Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Minis News 29 Nov 05

More Hasslefree Greens

Here's a niche market. World War I hobbits. Appealing to alternative ratling market (although, having thought about it, anyone who read the book Tolkien and the Great War might see some irony in the choice:




Also December releases, including some of the previously seen greens/WIPs:

- HFA012 Amoy, young zombie hunter with skateboard and katana
- HFA013 Mad-dog, ill-prepared zombie hunter
- HFL006 Sci-fi human & halfling guns
- HFO003 Borak, Orc Champion with axe & shield, by Kev Adams
- HFO004 Mikal, goblin with scimitar and shield, also by Kev Adams
- HFZ210 Zombie Ray
- Xmas 2005 Figures - SW2005 & SL2005. Sally & Sarah

Celtos "sampler" pack

Tis the season of starter packs. Here's a Celtos one from Brigade. 9 elves, 9 gaels, a rulebook and some dice. £20. Sigh, and today I shelled out for the Confrontation Initiation set; I'm a sucker for these bargain packs. And this does look like a bargain - 18 excellent metal sculpts PLUS a rulebook ... for £20? Sign me up.

MSB Toys withdraws franchise from Apocalypse

French manufacturer MSB toys, has, according to a post on the Frothers forum, taken over/back exclusive distribution of its miniatures, previously held by Apocalypse miniatures.

Splintered Light Miniatures

A new company, Splintered Light, is supplying a range of 15mm fantasy miniatures - 6 races - Leonines (a race of felines), Hyenamen, Halfling Ranger types, Badgermen, Bearmen, and Wolfhounds.

Magnificent Egos Greens

New metals and painted models can be seen at the Magnificent Egos homepage. Trying to work out which mini is which is next to impossible on that page. As far as I can make out there are some new paints for Monte Cook's Iron Heroes and some new metals, danged if I know what the metals are meant to be. The web store is however, down for maintenance right now, so enlightenment may not be so far away. Don't take this as a warning against their models, which are generally of a high standard.

New Olley Scrunts

Ever wonder what happened to Squats? Look at Bob Olley's Scrunt models. 5 new models on the site, I think this makes 17 available in all.

 

Rebel Minis new models

From Rebel Minis World War 2 fantasy range (another niche market) - fantasy allied elf and fantasy allied dwarf by well known sculptor Bobby Jackson:



Eureka napoleonics

Australian manufacturer Eureka announced a new range of post-1812 18mm napoleonics.



18mm POST 1812 NAPOLEONIC FRENCH INFANTRY - NEW RELEASE
Designed & sculpted by Alan Marsh
Figures in brackets denote the number of variants. Variants are supplied randomly.

300NFR01 Fusilier, marching, campaign dress (6)
300NFR02 Fusilier, marching, in knee gaiters (3)
300NFR03 Grenadier, marching, campaign dress (4)
300NFR04 Voltigeur, marching, campaign dress (4)
300NFR05 Grenadier, firing and loading, campaign dress (4)
300NFR06 Voltigeur, firing and loading, campaign dress (4)
300NFR07 Mounted Officer (1)
300NFR08 Dismounted Officer (2)
300NFR09 Drummer (2)
300NFR10 Eagle Bearer (1)
300NFR11 Deuxieme Portaigles, in helmet (1)
300NFR12 Deuxieme Portaigles, in bearskin (1)

Perry's Update

More Perry stuff, from the Miniatures Page (go there for the full story):

Alan writes:

"I've been beavering away at the 1815 Dutch/Belgians to rap them up. Next, there'll be cavalry casualties and cavalry high command, followed by a limber and maybe one or two other things. Then onto the Nassau Contingent (about 14-15 packs), which shouldn't take too long. Early next year, I'll be embarking on the French for 1815. Don't worry - I'll be dipping into my other ranges whilst working on these.

Michael's working on more British in Indian service dress, as well as the first of the Highlanders (which will be ready next month)."

AO 19 Pavesiers standing £6 GBP (these seen previously)
AO 20 Pavesiers advancing £6 GBP (ditto)

Napoleonic/Dutch Belgians 1815:

DB 38 Dutch 4th Light Dragoon command £7.50 GBP
DB 39 Dutch 4th Light Dragoons galloping, swords drawn £7.50 GBP
DB 40 Dutch Volunteer Light Dragoon command £7.50 GBP
DB 41 Dutch Volunteer Light Dragoons galloping, swords shouldered £7.50 GBP

British Sudanese:

SB 19 Gatling gun and Naval Brigade crew (gun + 4 crew) £8 GBP
SB 20 British dead and wounded (Infantry and Naval Brigade) £6 GBP
SB 21 Foot command in Indian service dress advancing £6 GBP
SB22 Infantry standing firing, Indian service dress £6 GBP
SB23 Infantry at the ready, Indian service dress £6 GBP

Really an excuse to show more Perry pictures:



Copplestone Xmas Model

Forgot to show this - Santa and assistant, £4.

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