I'd like to see them use old knight factions for specials. To the kids it would just be new knights and soldiers, while to the older generations it would be a very valuable expansion for the stuff they have.
Kind of a classic line of specials that reissue old figures as specials which used to be part of bigger sets.
Suggestions for that:
-Dragon soldier. (the faction with the yellow dragon and purple cloth)
It could be a soldier like the one that came with the dragon knight. Only he could have both a crossbow and a sword.
-Fleur de lis guard. (blue/red color scheme)
Equipped with a spear and a faction shield, he could come with a treasure chest and some gold because the figure itself is quite basic.
-Swan squire.
The one that came with the tent. He could have a flag and a chest containing several items a squire might carry
for his master such as a mug, piece of bread, morningstar and a parchment.
-Tower archer.
Equipped with a bow, longsword and torch.
Aside from these classics, I also have some new suggestions for specials:
-Merchant.
Compatible with the pirate theme, this well dressed merchant could come with a chest of coins and a cane.
-Teutonic knight.
Complete with horned helmet, longsword, shield, long surcoat and a menacing morningstar or axe.
-Harp player.
A clickie with a stool and a harp. Could be a classical greek/roman.
-Violin player.
A clickie in a suit with a violin and violin case. (for funny misunderstandings with mobsters.)
-Mechanic.
Complete with toolbox and a full assortment of tools.
-Janissary.
Complete with mustache, traditional headwear, curved sword and either a longbow or musket.
-Woad warrior.
Covered in woad paint, bare chested and armed with an axe and decorated round shield, maybe a belt with sword
to compensate for a lack of other accesoires.
-Druid.
Dressed in a green robe and walking stick that has a bird sitting on it, and with a wolf at his/her side.
-Minstrel.
Colorfull medieval fellow with a lute and a paper to recite poetry from.
-Goldseeker.
Cowboy with a shovel, pick axe and two gold pieces.
-Businessman.
A guy in a suit with a briefcase and laptop.
More to come another time, its getting late now and I need my sleep.
