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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: Bako on 19 May 2009, 03:53:56 AM
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After I've found "enough" (is there such thing?) modern-type Zeds, I was wanting to go on for some appropriate for sc-fi games. Like on board ships, or in bases and colonies type characters. Now of course I can see this specific zombie-niche not being very large, but surely there's some hiding out there in the vast void of the web?
I know of the zombies done by Alpha Forge, but that's 2 whole miniatures (plus a Hydrissian which obviously isn't human). Anyone else had a similar idea for a project? Seen miniatures appropriate for this? The modern Zed miniatures that are generic enough are obvious, but I don't want to just resort to those only.
Also for those interested, this also brought about inspiration for the project (an excellent piece by Morriperkele):
http://morriperkele.deviantart.com/art/DECEASED-SPACE-108526024 (http://morriperkele.deviantart.com/art/DECEASED-SPACE-108526024)
Hopefully this idea isn't dead in its tracks. Uhhm, sorry couldn't resist. ::)
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The Pulp Figures Radon Zombies of the Ionosphere immediately leap to mind...
http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=16&custID=127541401242540735
http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=17&custID=127541401242540735
http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=18&custID=127541401242540735
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After I've found "enough" (is there such thing?) modern-type Zeds, I was wanting to go on for some appropriate for sc-fi games. Like on board ships, or in bases and colonies type characters. Now of course I can see this specific zombie-niche not being very large, but surely there's some hiding out there in the vast void of the web?
My space zombie project is till in the preparation/incubation stages but I have got the following:
(http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/radioactive-zombies-online.jpg)
Horrorclix Radioactive Zombies
These guys have translucent green bodies that I think look great. While repainting the trousers might be your thing I dont plan to bother with mine. I just rebased them.
(http://i5.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/17/36/1075_1.JPG)
Horrorclix Evil Cosmonaut
These figures have green translucent heads and hands. They are kinda "Space Phantom"-y, if that makes any sense. They definitely have a place in a Space Zombie force I think. Like most 'clix figures they are quite tall. Personally I dont think it matters in this case.
(http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/zombie-2-online.jpg) (http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/zombie-online.jpg)
Necromunda Zombies
I gave these GW Necromunda zombies a quick paint job back in the 90s. There isnt a lot that makes them particularly "sci-fi", although I do like that one of them is wearing a watch :D
(http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/adam-online.jpg?w=227&h=211)
I dont remember what range this figure comes from (I bought it in a sale) Excalibur Minatures I think. He has cybernetic parts. Thats pretty sci-fi. I tried to paint him to look a bit like "Adam" from season four of Buffy. It worked out reasonably well as a stand-in.
(http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic135108_md.jpg) (http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic135105_md.jpg)
Doom Pictures courtesy of BoardGameGeek/Universal Head
Lastly, some of the figures from Doom:The Boardgame are zombies. The zombies from that games expansion are bare chested, have a pseudo-German helmet and a chain gun. Whats not to like? They are a little on the small side, but nothing that unworkable I think. There are plenty of fun sci-fi/horror figures in those boxes. Bob Naismith sculpted them I think. Its a fun game too IMO.
Those should hopefully get your sci-fi undead juices flowing o_o
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You could go over to Prince August's site and check out the Warzone Dark Legion figures, you may find something you can use. A lot of it is very "GW Chaos", but the Legionnaires are basically sci-fi zombie soldiers.
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You could go over to Prince August's site and check out the Warzone Dark Legion figures, you may find something you can use. A lot of it is very "GW Chaos", but the Legionnaires are basically sci-fi zombie soldiers.
I got a box of them I'll be getting rid of if you want then, send me a PM if your interested.
The Commander
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The G.A.F.D.O.Z. Space Phantoms from Killer B Games might also be suitable (although they're more skeletal than zombie-like...):
http://www.killerbgames.com/gafdoz.html
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Dont forget hasslefree's Jotun!
:-*
;D
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The Pulp Figures Radon Zombies of the Ionosphere immediately leap to mind...
http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=16&custID=127541401242540735
http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=17&custID=127541401242540735
http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=18&custID=127541401242540735
Oh, crap! I knew I forgot to add something. As interesting as they are, RZofI aren't real zombies, and therefore of no use.
Thanks for the links, guys. And what is the standing with Horror-Clix, aren't they hard to find or something? Really like that cosmonaut :-* . I was hoping there was a dead dude in a space suit somewhere, and there it is.
I can definitely see a lot of conversions having to be done.
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Dont forget hasslefree's Jotun!
:-*
;D
If you like the Jotun check this out on Cool Minis
http://www.coolminiornot.com/196319 (http://www.coolminiornot.com/196319)
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This looks to be a fun project.
:)
Michael
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Black Hat have skeletal marines..which are nice
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Not too interested in products without previews though. Do you have some you could show?
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http://blackhat.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=121_122_145
here you go mine are only undercoated so no difference lol
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http://blackhat.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=121_122_145
here you go mine are only undercoated so no difference lol
Mine are painted, (just need to finish guns and armour) will get a pic uploaded later
EDIT:
Finished!!!! Based and sealed too, just need to take a decent pic!
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If you're feeling up to it, you could also mix some of Gw's Zombie, Skeleton and imperial Guard bits to get plenty of 'uniformed' looking zombies.
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Yeah, would be sculpting a lot of hands though :P .
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Copplestone zombie troopers?
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Yup, already on the list. Colonial marines can't always fight xenomorphs after all >:D