Accessibility for the Win: Four Horsemen Finally Deliver the Goods!
For over 8 years, I’ve been deep in the Mythic Legions trenches—a proud, battle-scarred, blind action figure collector with an army of orcs, goblins, elves, knights, and demons on my shelf. But up until very recently, collecting Mythic Legions has been as much about imagination and research as it has been about plastic and paint… because, let’s be honest, Four Horsemen’s old product listings were about as useful to me as a sword with no hilt.
Image: A dramatic fantasy diorama bursts to life with Mythic Legions figures—undead warriors, a glowing ooze, and armored villains clash on ancient stone ruins, while a menacing dragon looms in the sunset sky. Epic adventure and dark magic await!
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Let me paint the picture:
"This 6-inch scaled, highly articulated deluxe action figure will come in a collector-friendly blister card, with character-specific packaging details and accessories. Final paints and certain details on the final product may vary slightly from the prototype image shown. All final accessories included may not be shown in the images. Note that the direct StoreHorsemen discount only offered during this preorder window is approximately 25% off final retail price."
Cool. Great. Awesome. What the hell am I buying, though?
As a blind customer, I couldn't tell what the figure looked like, what weapons it came with, what made it special, or even if it had a bio. And let’s be real—when you’re expected to drop $300+ on a preorder that won’t ship for 2 years, that’s not just frustrating—it’s a damn leap of faith.
Image: A group of three Mythic Legions action figures posed in a dramatic battle scene. At the top, a red-armored warrior with a blue shield and sword stands on a castle wall. Below, a large, gold-armored figure wields a massive axe, facing off against a green-skinned, purple-armored creature holding an ornate shield. The background features a painted dragon with glowing eyes and sharp teeth, adding a sense of danger and excitement. The lighting creates deep shadows, enhancing the epic and adventurous atmosphere.
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For YEARS, my saving grace was Yogore over at OAFE.net. This unsung hero has been writing figure descriptions for me for two decades now. Every time Four Horsemen announced a wave, I’d email him, desperate for details:
“Hey, can you describe the figures in this latest assortment for me please?”
And a few days later, I’d get something like:
Headless Horseman! Comes with a horse, obviously, with black skin and dark brown hair, and red for its eyes and hooves. The horseman himself is wearing the studded leather jerkin the big-handing Mythic Legions guys wore, has somewhat poofy sleeves, and smooth shin armor over plain leather boots. There's a special neck piece to give him a meaty stump inside his white shirt collar. His large cape appears to be poseable? It at least has a chain linking the discs at the neck that hold it closed. His only "accessory" accessory is a plain sword, but he's got a set of alternate hands, including one that's molded with a ball joint in the palm so you can have him securely hold either of his jack o'lantern heads: one plain, the other flaming...
Without Yogore’s descriptions, I probably would’ve saved a lot of money—and Four Horsemen wouldn't have seen a dime from me. So yeah, every time I bought from them, it was because someone took the time to bridge that accessibility gap.
And now?
Image: Four fantasy action figures posed before a painted mountain landscape backdrop. From left to right: a monk-like figure with a white beard and orange robe holding a staff; a regal, armored woman with a golden headdress and ornate staff, standing on a lit platform; a warrior in green samurai-style armor wielding a polearm; and a feline-headed knight in dark blue armor, holding a golden staff and a curved sword. Stone steps and ruins frame the scene, creating an adventurous, mystical atmosphere.
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In 2025, Four Horsemen finally heard our pleas.
With the new Horror of Einsamall wave, the product listings actually include full bios, full accessory breakdowns, and vivid descriptions. Here’s a couple examples of how far they've come:
"...Bylur stands smaller than our goblin figures and features head-to-toe new sculpting! He comes with a host of cool new accessories, including a walking stick, backpack, frying pan (attaches to the backpack), dagger and sheath, extra hands, an extra head (Frostmunk!) and the large campfire diorama-style piece! That large accessory is hollow underneath, allowing you to easily add an LED..."
And this gem of a bio? Chef’s kiss. Flavorful, fun, and actually useful.
🔹 Garmyr the Horror of Einsamall
“Garmyr is an ogre-scale figure that stands approx. 9” tall... includes 2 heads (closed and open mouth), a removable muzzle and wrist shackles with attached chains, extra hands, removable shoulder and chest armor, and a wicked new ogre-sized weapon...”
Do you hear that, folks? That’s the sound of a blind collector finally knowing what the hell he’s paying for!
So today’s post isn’t just about drooling over werewolves and frost goblins. It’s a victory lap. A long overdue round of applause. An “Amen, it’s about time.”
Because when your fans include folks with disabilities, putting in that little extra effort—a description, a breakdown, a bio—it matters. It builds loyalty. It makes us feel seen.
And to the team at Four Horsemen: thank you. From the bottom of this collector’s shelf-rumbling heart. Keep it up, and I’ll keep throwing my money your way.
Next step? Maybe alt text for the images? 😉 One collector’s accessibility journey is never quite over.
Image: A group of fantasy action figures arranged in a dramatic scene. From left to right: the legs of a large antlered beast, a horned warrior in dark armor, a centaur in samurai-style armor wielding dual weapons, and a human figure in green and blue armor with a large shield. Another horse or beast is partially visible on the far right. The background features a sunset sky with silhouettes of trees and castles, and a menacing dragon face peering over the scene, adding a sense of adventure and tension. The lighting is dim, creating a moody, epic atmosphere.
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Got your own accessibility win or Mythic Legions experience to share? Drop me a message, or check out my work at TigerTactile.com and JohnnyTiger.com—where art, action, and advocacy collide.
Until next time... stay mythical. 💪🐺🔥
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