North African and Middle Eastern Soft Customs

[Justindo]

Here are some soft customs I've created to be allies and/or enemies of my Romans, Egyptians, and Crusaders.  Each faction consists of a king, queen, a standard bearer, a signaler, and two soldiers.  I have 40 of each soldier type (except I only have 20 of the brown clothed faction), but didn’t want to set them all up at this time.  The various factions aren’t supposed to be from any specific group, but could be from any number of groups in North Africa and/or the Middle East.

First are some soft customs that I previously posted in another thread.  They are variations on the Roman Legionary Special, one of the wise men, and a female from a Magic Castle Theme set.  The cataphract could be Parthian, Sassanid, or Armenian, while the others could be any of those or Hatrene, Palmyrene, Persian, Assyrian, Hittite, Mitanni, or something else.

[Justindo]

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Second are some soft customs based on the Centurion and Cleopatra Specials.  Like the above customs, they could be Parthian, Sassanid, Armenian, Hatrene, Palmyrene, Persian, Assyrian, Hittite, Mitanni, or something else.

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Third are some soft customs based on the Arab Warrior Specials and one of the wise men.  They could be anything Arabian, or North African, like Garamantes.

[Justindo]

Fourth are some soft customs based on the Palace Guard Special, one of the wise men, and a contemporary female.  They could be Ethiopians or something else.

[Justindo]

Fifth are some soft customs based on the Zulu Warrior Special and the woman from the new African Add On sets.  Based upon their animal skin shields and attire and lack of armor and fine cloth, they appear to be more primitive than the other cultures represented.  They could be Nubians or something else.

[Justindo]

Sixth are some soft customs based upon the recent Egyptian bandits and the Arab Special.  They could be Moorish or Middle Eastern.

[Justindo]

Finally, here are some soft customs based upon various pieces from various themes.  They are supposed to be North African and/or Middle Eastern traders.

[Richard]

Justindo, your customs are incredible. They never look like customs! ... ... ...

Your Klickys always look like that was the way that they were supposed to be all along! ... ... ...

Thank you for sharing and for giving us some really good ideas!

All the best,
Richard

[Justindo]

Thank you, Richard.  I must confess, however, that most of these klickies originally came with the same torso and legs they currently have.  Although each one has been disassembled and is not completely original, I simply accessorized them with belts, cuffs, headgear, facial hair, weapons etc.  Still, I do think it makes a difference, as one can turn a Roman into a Parthian with just a few modifications.  That's what I love about Playmobil!

[Richard]

That's what I love about Playmobil!

Me too!

[WarriorOfToys]

Great Customs!
I love that quality of playmobil too...
Thay are so customisable, no wonder we have so much fun!