Author Topic: Other Manufacturers (Read 680949 times)

S.O.F · « **Reply #3125 on:** March 18, 2017, 04:33:21 PM »

Quote from: ZeroTwentythree on March 18, 2017, 06:14:14 AM

Seems like a broad range of shield styles. They look a bit small, even compared to some of the other historical figures. Would be interested in a scale shot. Still, they look good - I like the sculpting quality.

My guess is they used the same cores as the Russians, all the pics of seen suggest as such, meaning they will be rather small. Of the Fireforge stuff I've picked up these are the smallest, their Resins are on par with even GW 28mm and the Men at Arms are close to true 28mm but the Russian plastics considerably smaller and with oddly large plastic stands for some reason. I might pic there fellows up, heads might work well to diversify my Kislevites.

GamesPoet · « **Reply #3126 on:** March 18, 2017, 06:51:14 PM »

Quote from: Midaski on March 17, 2017, 07:15:37 PM

Here they are - someone tell Mathi

The one on the far right almost looks like Mathi!

Baron von Klatz · « **Reply #3127 on:** March 31, 2017, 05:15:14 AM »

I rarely go outside the GW range but I saw this posted of ex-citadel models.

https://www.warmongerminiatures.com/collections/ex-citadel

Not sure if this is news or not.

Zygmund · « **Reply #3128 on:** March 31, 2017, 06:21:59 AM »

Oh, 'tis news for me at least!

I knew of the Blandford warriors (where are they now?), but the Fishmen, Wixards, Militia & Beasts of Burden I didn't know about.

Seems the Warmonger miniatures have really launched, very good website, nicely painted minis.

-Z

ZeroTwentythree · « **Reply #3129 on:** April 05, 2017, 03:12:04 AM »

I posted about this before, but the KS just went live.

I'm torn... I really like these figures and want to back it. But I feel like I'm going in too many directions lately and my purchases are outpacing my ability to make use of figures. They could easilly find a home as mercenaries for Marienburg, though...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/550360615/captain-redbeards-pirate-dwarves

Midaski · « **Reply #3130 on:** April 10, 2017, 07:46:35 PM »

Not my cup of tea but it might appeal to some, and particularly 023

Conquest Games - Myths of Albion range

Von Kurst · « **Reply #3131 on:** April 11, 2017, 10:32:13 PM »

Quote from: Baron von Klatz on March 31, 2017, 05:15:14 AM

I rarely go outside the GW range but I saw this posted of ex-citadel models.

https://www.warmongerminiatures.com/collections/ex-citadel

Not sure if this is news or not.

Me either, but its so cool!

Midaski · « **Reply #3132 on:** April 13, 2017, 02:15:10 PM »

North Star are making plastic dwarfs for some reason.

Looks like you can arm them with bows, hand weapons or spears from each sprue.

Elves and Goblins to follow apparently.

Finlay · « **Reply #3133 on:** April 13, 2017, 02:49:57 PM »

weird

Midaski · « **Reply #3134 on:** April 13, 2017, 03:33:54 PM »

It's a tie up with Osprey, so maybe there is a game involved as well.

Zygmund · « **Reply #3135 on:** April 13, 2017, 05:40:35 PM »

Very nice plastic dwarfs there. Promising!

-Z

ZeroTwentythree · « **Reply #3136 on:** April 15, 2017, 03:49:22 AM »

I think Northstar is trying to fill the gap in generic fantasy plastics, as Osprey does the same with games. I haven't looked into Rogue Stars yet, but it sounds like a similar story -- generic/open sci-fi.

Not sure what it is about them, but I'm not fond of the skeletons.

Hey... double dwarf pirate time! Another KS -- this one from Macrocosm. They've also unlocked a pirate halfling crew stretch goal.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2076383099/old-salt-28mm-pirate-dwarves

Midaski · « **Reply #3137 on:** April 27, 2017, 09:13:28 AM »

New quick intro to the next Frostgrave plastics.

https://www.facebook.com/northstarmilitaryfigures/posts/1625544834141079

It's a short video format which I cannot extract into pics format.

I did get a couple of the new dwarf sprues at Salute - look good at first hand. They're leaner and taller than other dwarfs, and I have a suspicion some of the arms would transfer to the other Frostgrave plastic sets quite nicely.

Finlay · « **Reply #3138 on:** April 27, 2017, 10:35:29 AM »

yeh, the NS dwarves are fine, but just don't fit the dwarves i want or already have.

Midaski · « **Reply #3139 on:** April 27, 2017, 10:41:43 AM »

Quote from: Finlay on April 27, 2017, 10:35:29 AM

yeh, the NS dwarves are fine, but just don't fit the dwarves i want or already have.

I haven't tried to build one yet - you can look at the sprue later tonight ..................

Finlay · « **Reply #3140 on:** April 27, 2017, 10:50:56 AM »

I quite like those pirates, but alas too late. Good thing as I probably don't need more dwarves or halflings really!

Silver Wolf · « **Reply #3141 on:** May 11, 2017, 10:53:57 AM »

I find it weird that there are still no news about those gorgeous plastic Pro Gloria Landsknechts.
I can't even remember who bought them anymore. Was it Warlord games?
Maybe Renaissance miniatures don't sell that well, or maybe they just wanted to flush out the competition...

Victor · « **Reply #3142 on:** May 11, 2017, 11:09:56 AM »

Quote from: Silver Wolf on May 11, 2017, 10:53:57 AM

I find it weird that there are still no news about those gorgeous plastic Pro Gloria Landsknechts.
I can't even remember who bought them anymore. Was it Warlord games?
Maybe Renaissance miniatures don't sell that well, or maybe they just wanted to flush out the competition...

Warlord Games, yes. Sadly, there hasn't been much, if any, news in the last couple of months/years about them. There is a thread on their forum, were people estimated the possible release date to be in late 2017 or sometime in 2018. I certainly didn't expect it to be that long (will be 3-4 years after the kickstarter campaign).

http://www.warlordgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=22130&start=30

ZeroTwentythree · « **Reply #3143 on:** May 12, 2017, 02:31:26 PM »

I think that having a project like this -- with appeal to both historical and fantasy gamers, plus the ability to slip into the post WFB gap like some of the other manufacturers have done -- just disappear from the market like this is a real shame. Especially given how developed it was, and supported by an initial batch of metal figures.

Still, there are great metal figures available -- Artizan, Foundry, TAG, etc. Even the Old Glory landscknecht pikemen are among their better figures, in my opinion. (I regret selling the ones I painted...)

Midaski · « **Reply #3144 on:** May 12, 2017, 02:48:10 PM »

I gave up waiting and bought one each of the metal regiment deals, then a few of the smaller packs when I got a 15% voucher off them.

They are nice, and I have several of the others 023 mentioned - except Old Glory.

ZeroTwentythree · « **Reply #3145 on:** May 13, 2017, 01:59:34 AM »

I believe I may have posted about these before, but the KS just started. "Triumph of Death" renaissance inspired skeletons:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/23535743/renaissance-skeleton-army-28mm-miniatures-for-game

GamesPoet · « **Reply #3146 on:** May 13, 2017, 11:28:08 AM »

Tempting!

Finlay · « **Reply #3147 on:** May 14, 2017, 11:27:31 AM »

I like those a lot, cool skellies!

Artobans Ghost · « **Reply #3148 on:** May 14, 2017, 12:57:28 PM »

Those skeletons are incredible.

Victor · « **Reply #3149 on:** May 18, 2017, 11:23:23 AM »

El Cheapo teutogen guards (+ other Empire miniatures):

http://norbaminiatures.com/es/26-imperio

Sulpting and casting quality is a bit too crude for my taste, but the price is quite decent (especially when compared to ebay prices for the GW teutogen guard miniatures)

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