Medieval European Knight Figurine

     

     This figurine of a European Knight was designed in such a way that its standing pose is well-balanced atop the stand, maximizing its stability when on display.  Its small size allows any collector of medieval-themed memorabilia to place it in any convenient space within their household.  Any customer attracted to these types of figurines will find its hand-held size easy to transport and place anywhere they wish. 
   
     This figure fits nicely alongside other decorations or collector's items carrying the same Medieval European tone, especially to do with warfare or knighthood.  On its own, though, it can stand out among other unrelated household items without being too large as to overshadow them or too small to be overshadowed itself. 
   
     Using hardened plastic minimizes the cost of producing this, but the light doesn't bounce off the material the same fashion that authentic metals do.  The golden-colored inlays against the steel-toned chassis stamp a regal presence upon this figure.  At the same time, the design of the armor is very grounded in realistic design, such as the numerous belts along the back of the leg pieces keeping them in place while giving the impression that they were designed to be adjustable based on the wearer's body proportions. Like the rest of the work, though, the belts themselves are not made out of authentic leather, so they, like every other piece of this figurine, are a simulation.
   
     The idea behind this figurine's design was to simulate the look  of a European knight  in a hand-held scale with attention to detail in mind.  The problems of such a task involve seeking out the appropriate materials that will reinforce this simulation, and arranging them in such a way that they will remain functional atop a stand.
   
     The technicalities of this work at least have been accomplished; it stands up in excellent stability, the design is ornate while avoiding fantastical liberties, and the choice of materials guarantees it to be lightweight and cheap.  On the other hand, in choosing these inauthentic materials for the sake of functionality, the intended simulation of a knight's armor set is very shallow; upon touching and scrutinizing the figurine, its materials clearly do not match the genuine article.  Even looking at the way the light affects the figurine gives its cheapness away. 
   
     While it would have been more expensive to invest in proper steel, gold alloys, chain-links, cloth, and leather, the design of the work would have been vastly improved and the simulation that much closer to real life.  A collector would value such an item greatly, and probably be willing to pay whatever cost necessary to include it in his personal gallery.