Armor Venue Source

Thanks to Nathan Puls for Creating Our Voice System

2011-12-07T17:01:00.001-06:00

We just wanted to thank Nathan Puls for revamping our voicemail system for Armor Venue. It sounds very professional and we're excited to have him on board as a contractor. Go visit http://www.nathanpuls.com for more info.

New Content Sites

2008-07-18T12:23:00.006-05:00

We have started a couple of new content sites. Here's the list:

www.metalbuildingsinfo.com
www.steelbuildingsresource.com
www.metalroofingresource.com
www.tractorsforsaleguide.com

These are not related to Armor Venue, but we will be starting more sites like this in the future. If you are interested in starting sites like these for yourself that make you adsense income, then let us know and we'll give you more information.

New Armor Venue Blog Online

2008-04-16T14:54:00.002-05:00

Hello everyone. It's been a while since we posted, but we've been moving our blog over to a new platform on wordpress. The blog is at www.armorrealm.com. Go over there and check it out. We will be deleting this blog as soon as all the information has be transfered over.

New Look for Armor Venue!

2007-12-16T18:27:00.000-06:00

Well, you may have noticed the beginnings of the new look for armor venue. Ever since our expansion, which more than doubled our store, we've had an almost non-existent homepage. That's about to change. The main image is only the start of something new.

We will be adding a new navigation that features all of our medieval armor, roman armor, and much more. Right now it may appear to the general consumer that our site sells products only in the medieval, roman, greek, and viking eras. In other words, the ancient eras. However, we do carry many replica guns, weapons, clothing, and so much more in the Civil War, World War II, Old West, and Colonial ages. We will be adding special navigation links on the homepage to these sections. We will also add a section for weekly specials, which you can check out and get great discounts.

Make sure you check back within the next 1-2 weeks to see the final changes come forth!

Special Offer on Three Suits of Armor!

2007-12-05T15:12:00.000-06:00

We have just got in three suits of armor that our customers returned/exchanged for our Spanish suits of armor. These are all in great shape and are in new condition. However, since they have been opened to be looked at, we are heavily discounting these armors. Click on the following links to see our three suits of armor on sale:

Crusader II Knight Armor

Black Crusader II Suit of Armor

Black Etched Suit of Armor

These suits of armor are made in India, but they are still very impressive. If you are looking for a less expensive piece under $2000, then you may want to take a look at these. They are for display only and will make an impressive statement where ever they are set up. Contact us if you want more details.

Our Best Sellers - Part 2

2007-12-05T15:03:00.000-06:00

We got this item in around August of this year, and it was proven to be a very hot item. I'm talking about the Lorica Segementa premium roman armor. The beauty is brassed lined and has 16-gauge steel plates. It looks very powerful and authentic and will have any Roman fan or collector doing a double take! This piece is also nice for larger men, as it fits a 42" - 48" chest.

The only downside (if you can call it that) is that it weighs a little heavier than our other lorica segmentatas. It weighs around 24 lbs., so you'll tire out if you wear it around for a couple of hours. However, with that kind of weight, you can be assured to be getting a quality piece of armor. We will be adding armor stands for our customers to buy soon, so perhaps you could use it as a impressive display piece. Stock on this item has gone in and out, so check back often on our site to see stock availability. We have 18 on order, which should arrive in 6-8 weeks in time for the passion plays. Pre-order yours now if you want to be guaranteed one!

What's Our Biggest Seller? The Viking Horn Helmet!

2007-12-03T12:14:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone. Over the next few weeks we wanted to let you know what has been our biggest sellers. This may surprise you, but our biggest seller on the entire store has been the Viking Horn Helmet. Because it's so popular, we've been running out of stock frequently. We'll try and get more of these helmets in to meet the demand.

We sell a few different kinds of viking helmets, but the one in particular that is our most popular is made in Denix, Spain, and is a great replica of the famous helmet. It makes for a great display piece and can be worn. Keep in mind that it has about a 23 in. circumference, which translates to a 7 3/8 in. hat size. So, it won't fit everybody, but it will still look cool; even if it does lie a little high on the head!

New Samurai Armor Available!

2007-11-30T18:36:00.000-06:00

We are excited to announce new slew of products! This includes samurai armor and samurai weapons (which includes the Naginata and Yari Spear). These are made by the renown manufacturer of Hanwei. These reproductions are top notch and are made by traditional construction.

Our Japanese and Samurai suits of armor are especially impressive. They are fully wearable and come complete with stylish stands! These are the same quality you'd see at a museum, except you get them at the Armor Venue low price. Anyways, take some time to check out our new products using the links above, and you'll see what we're talking about.

Leather Medieval Armor Available

2007-11-30T15:24:00.000-06:00

We also just got in a new type of medieval leather armor; the first kind we've had since opening! This is a black leather breastplate that features a brass design on the front. You can go check it out here.

What's ideal about leather armor is that it is very light weight, making it ideal for costumes or reenactments, yet it still maintains a strong durability. We recommend leather products if you are going to be moving around a lot in your armor. Our steel armor is very authentic and therefore weighs more, but they are great for display or for those who are willing to brave the extra weight!

New Medieval Armor Available

2007-11-30T15:19:00.000-06:00

If you go to our medieval armor page, you'll see some new products! We contracted another supplier for our business and we added roughly 6-8 new pieces of armor and suits of armor. These pieces are made in Spain, and are of great quality and workmanship. These are pretty popular so stock will fluctuate up and down. Call us if you want to know the exact stock status of a particular item.

Where do we get our products?

2007-09-19T20:27:00.000-05:00

That's a good question. And it has multiple answers. In this post I'll do my best to inform you on where we get our products and why we think this are the best quality items to get.

We basically get our items from three countries: India, Italy, and Spain. This is where the majority of armor and weapons replicas are made in the fields that we carry. We have relations with a couple different manufacturers in India that supply us with most of our products in the Roman, Medieval, Greek, and Viking eras. This includes the armor, helmets, swords, and shields. Here they employ skilled craftsmen that hand-make the armor and weapons. No child labor is used.

While we get some of our suits of armor from India, the majority of them come from Italy and Spain. This is where the best suits of armor are made and the quality is unmatched. They are also much more expensive than India made armors. However, if you want the best quality suit of armor that money can buy, then we suggest looking at our premium display suits of armor. This is where you'll find our Spanish display units. If you're on a budget, we recommend buying one of your Indian made ones. These are still high quality and are impressive to look upon, but cheaper cost comes from cheaper labor and less complicated designs.

Our Civil War, WWII, Pirate, and Old West collections mostly are imported from Spain. These replicas are made by the renowned replica maker Denix. Our replicas are truly to historical specs and are authentic reproductions in every way. These are sure to be excellent parts for costumes, reenactments, and more.

That's about it for this post, later we'll cover some tips on keeping your armor rust-free and polished for as long as possible.

New Line of Permium Spanish Suits of Armor Available!

2007-08-30T14:05:00.000-05:00

We are very excited to introduce a whole new line of Spanish made suits of armor! To be honest, we've had some trouble in the past with Indian made suits of armor, so we actively searched for a manufacturer in Spain and Italy and found the company Marto. This company makes some of the best suits of armor in the world. The detail and engraving on these armours are unmatched; antique finishes give these suits a museum quality look; and also, these armors are created using the best and highest grade raw materials to give these armors durability and functionality.

As you probably would guess, these suits of armor are not cheap, but for those of you who have the money and want the highest quality armors in the world, these are a must buy. Our prices range from the low $4000's to the $10000 range. Expensive, yes, but we guarantee your satisfaction. Head over to Armor Venue now and take a look. Get a premium suit of armor today!

About our Civil War Weapons and Costumes

2007-08-02T15:51:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone. I just wanted to give a little background on the civil war weapons and civil war costumes our site has. Our replicas for these items are imported from Denix, Spain. This company is world renowned for making armor and weapons replicas, and their civil war line is no different.

First of all, our weapons, which includes civil war muskets like the Enfield Rifle and civil war pistols, are made in painstaking detail to match the real weapons used historically in the civil war. You will not find any other replicas like them. They are perfect for you history buffs who like to collect collectibles. These guns will display nicely with one of our stands. These of course can also be used for reenactments or stage plays, but keep in mind that they are non-firing replicas and cannot be made to fire blanks or ammunition.

For hard core reenactments, we suggest you take a look at our line of premium civil war hats and other battlefield accessories. These are made to specifications of real hats and accessories used in the civil war. We have deals on bulk orders and can accommodate any size order! Well, that's it for this post, but keep looking for more information on our new line of products!

Here's A Full Outfit of Roman Armor!

2007-06-27T13:49:00.001-05:00

This is a look at our Roman Armor, lorica Segmentata.

Some New Pics of New Products!!

2007-06-12T18:12:00.000-05:00

Below is a picture of our premium Samurai Swords and Flint Lock Pistols.

Armor Venue to Expand Massively

2007-06-12T18:00:00.000-05:00

Sorry we haven't updated out blog recently, but we've got some exciting news that's worth mentioning. Armor Venue is pleased to announce that it will be expanding by almost THREE TIMES, adding over 200 new products! Yes, that bolsters our current inventory of around 120 items.

We will be adding products in the following categories:

Civil War Era (Weapons, Guns, Clothing, Hats, Cannons, and much more)
WWII and Modern (Replica rifles, such as resin and plastic rifles, weapons, equipment)
Old West and Colonial (Flintlocks, western pistols and rifles, equipment, and so much more)
Pirate (swords, weapons, accessories)
Samurai swords
Fantasy swords
As well as bolstering our line of Medieval swords, suits of armors, and helmets

We are extremely excited to be offering all very high quality replicas in each of these areas. Most of these products are produced in Spain, where some of the best replicas in the world are made. We will be buying from a distributor who directly imports from them. We've also acquired new supplier in Italy and the USA. After this massive expansion, Armor Venue should be running at about 80% capacity! Future product lines we wish to add to our site are clothing lines in the Medieval, Roman, Greek, and Renaissance eras. We will let you know when that is drawing close.

But for now, please check back to Armor Venue in the coming weeks. We expect to have all the new items listed within three weeks. We will also have a graphical overhaul and navigational overhaul of the site. For now, we'll post some product pictures that will give you a taste of what's to come!

New Roman Centurion's Helmet Available

2007-01-27T13:51:00.000-06:00

Some of you may have noticed that we updated our picture of the Roman Centurion Helmet. This helmet is the same product but looks different because of the lighting and photo quality of the picture. We will, however, be getting in a newly designed Centurion helmet that I'm sure most of you will find very attractive. Look for it in the coming months! For now, here's a look at the picture we're talking about.

This is our new Roman Centurion Helmet.

A new picture for a great product

2007-01-17T18:10:00.000-06:00

We've updated some of our product pictures on Armor Venue, including this one for our Lorica Segmentata II armor. The picture before it didn't do it justice, and this one does a little better job. Please note that we're trying to get High resolution pictures for all of our products ASAP!!

New Products Added

2006-12-20T20:18:00.000-06:00

Armor Venue is in the process of adding 31 new products. This includes Lorica Hamata (Roman chainmail), 8 new medieval suits of armor, a whole new line of greek products, and much, much more.

Please go visit our site at www.armorvenue.com to see all the new additions.

If you have any questions or suggestions for new products, please email us at support@armorvenue.com. We would love to hear your comments.

Armor Venue is Now Open for Business!

2006-11-29T23:05:00.000-06:00

Hey everybody,

I would just like to announce that Armor Venue is now open for business! Come over and check out our wide selection of Roman armor and weapons, medieval armor and weapons, and much, much more!

We carry the highest quality armor and weapons replicas that are made to be authentic, historically accurate products. We offer very competitive pricing and have a 100% money back guarantee. Come and check us out at www.armorvenue.com.

We'll keep you posted with new products and special offers. Within five days we expect to add over 20 new products to our site, including a whole new line of medieval chain mail! We'll let you know when the new products are up and running.

The Early Roman Empire- How Battles Were Fought

2006-11-05T21:47:00.000-06:00

Here is another continuation of the Roman Empire series. In this post we take a look at how battles were typically fought in the Early Army of the Republic.

The way the battles were fought showed why the army became so powerful. The main force advanced in three lines, consisting of the Hastati, Principes, and Triarii, in that order. The Velites formed a light screen in front. Though it is unclear the exact formation the army took, it is generally agreed that the maniples (units of 120 men) were arranged in a checkerboard formation, so the first line could fall back if need through the lines of the second without breaking up formation.

As the enemy approached, the Velites would pepper the enemy with javelin fire until the depleted their ammunition or else the charging enemy got too close, and then they would retreat through the lines of the Hastati and on to the back of the army . When the enemy came within thirty or so yards, the Hastati would release a volley of their pila, to further weaken the lines and the morale of the enemy. When the fighting became hot, and the first line Hastati become tired or incur too many losses, they would fall back through the Principes, in which case they would pick up the fight with renewed strength.

If they continued to fight and lose ground, then the Principes would fall back through the line of Triarii, which were the last line of defense. They then would present the enemy with a line of heavy spears and fresh strength, which would hopefully be enough to win the battle. As the Roman saying went, “It has come to the Triarii”, meant that the battle had progressed to the bitter end, and was possible the turning point.

Remember to vist www.armorvenue.com to browse through some historically accurate replicas of Roman armor and weapons!

The Early Roman Empire- Troop Types

2006-11-05T21:43:00.001-06:00

The main fighting force of the army consisted of three main troops: the Hastati, Principes, and Triarii. The Hastati, named after the thrusting spear they used to carry called the Hasta, were armed with the gladius (Spanish short-stabbing sword), two pila (one heavy and one light), and carried an oval shield called the Scutum. All troops wore bronze pectoral armor and a bronze helmet. However, the Hastati wore tall upright feathers to increase their apparent height and intimidate the opposing army.

The Principes were modeled in the same fashion as the Hastati, except they wore no feathers and were composed with more experienced men.

The oldest and most mature became the Triarii. They also were armed and armored in the same fashion except they carried a thrusting spear instead of the pilum. It should also be noted that the first class of every troop type, based on their finances and property, wore a shirt of mail, to separate and give them a sense of elitism from the other men.

Armor Venue is Nearing Opening!

2006-11-05T21:43:00.000-06:00

Hello Fellow Armor and Weapons Enthusiasts,

Armor Venue is happy to announce that we are nearing the opening of our e-commerce site, armorvenue.com! We have been working for a couple months now trying to design the site, get products, and set up the logistics of our business. The final website should be ready to go in a week or so, in which case you can start looking through our quality selection of ancient armor and weapons replicas!

Our site will at first focus on Roman, Medieval, Greek, and Viking/Norman armor, weapons, and accessories. Keep checking our site as we will continue to update and add new products and product lines! We'll keep you posted on exactly when our site is live. In the meantime, we'll be posting some interesting tidbits on the Roman empire for you to look through. Thanks for stopping by, and we appreciate your business!

Regards,
John Hilde

Armor Venue
support@armorvenue.com