Greek Hoplites contains 48 x detailed hoplite figures (plastic); 48 x hoplite shields. The included models are made of plastic and are supplied as unpainted tabletop kits. The Greek hoplite was the dominant type of soldier in classical antiquity and formed the foundation of Greek warfare from the 7th to the 3rd century BC. As a fully equipped citizen-soldier, he wore a bronze helmet, linothorax armour, the large round shield (aspis), as well as a spear and short sword.