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Miniatures Adventure => Other Adventures => Topic started by: Lowtardog on June 04, 2007, 09:51:33 AM
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This looks promising, 70s British TV cops and Robbers, the Sweeney eat your heart out
http://www.killerbgames.com/geezersshutit.html
Wonder what the figures will be like? can anyone tell me how to paint Paisley :D
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Well spotted LTD,
Sounds like a Right Larf Guv! :)
PM
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Life on Mars !
But Gene Hunt will be unstoppable.
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They are apparently producing a US version from the blurb so Strazky and Hutch too :D
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Life on Mars !
But Gene Hunt will be unstoppable.
Favourite Gene quote: "Don't move, you're surrounded by armed bastards!" :twisted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxeDPsDH2i0&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbnIWgEcyG8&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixsc9POvY7E&mode=related&search=
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70ies british crime... Those where the times when they canceled Task Force Police on german television for being much to brutal. Can you imagine that the Professionells was broadcasted only after 10 pm even at the end of the eighties because it got an adult rating in Germany?
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I'm from the US and I have no idea what any of this is about. Based on the lingo alone, I will throw money at this game. :love:
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I'm from the US and I have no idea what any of this is about
titles guv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg0Ry47Bl24)
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Poliorketes & Deathwing -
You've missed out on the "Life on Mars" series, a 2006 policeman, Sam Tyler, who gets run over by a hit and run driver, but when he opens his eyes it's 1973. Has he gone back in time ? Is he in a coma ? Or has he gone insane ?
He finds himself working in a city that he doesn't entirely recognise, even though he has always lived in Manchester.
A clever script and good cast, but most viewers seem to prefer Tyler's 1970s boss, Gene Hunt, to Sam Tyler.
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And it has quite a decent mix of music running through the series
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBJJOOG8js
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I'm still afraid to see what the American remake of the show turns out like, if they're still meaning to make it. Nothing against America, mind. Just against regional remakes in general.
Now, any good miniatures for gaming 1970s cops-and-robbers in the English slums?
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Rhoderic, No minis yet though Jim Bowen does do Skinheads and I think Foundry do some but armed to the teeth.
I think the American version will be a bit like Kojack (only Guessing) that was a bit gritty.
I dont know these guys who are putting the rules together but I do fancy the rules
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I must admit I'll be more interested in the minis rather than rules,as I have never really seen any suitable for this era.
Vehicles aren't a problem as Vanguards do a nice range of 70's Brit vehicles like Cortinas, escorts erc.
Regards
PM
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I suppose the rules would be similar to many gang or cops and robbers games, the scenarios would be the clincher
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Just emailed Killer B Games to see if they have any time-scale for the release of "Geezers" and the minis.
I will keep you posted.
PM
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Looks interesting. I'd like to see some of the figures for this. 8)
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I've got some info about Geezers from Craig at Killer B Games.
I asked about the minis and timescale and he said:
"great to hear from you,I'm rather fond of the Geezers idea and have a sculptor in waiting, one of the problems I've had is that since my recollections of the era are as a small boy, I'm having to research the fashions and that's what is taking time.
There are 3 initial packs planned:
1) Flying Squad Heroes ( 2 Figures)
2) Geezers ( 5 rough gents of the 1970's with an assortment of weapons who will subsequently be given alternative heads with balaclavas,stockings etc.That way you can use them as Flying Squad or blaggers.)
3) Maverick Cop: A mean and moody American cop in a sports jacket with a quiff and a large handgun.
Subsequent releases will include Prison inmates ( to break out of transit vans) More U.S. detectives. 1970's Policemen,civillians, thugs,gangs loads of characters etc etc.
The first releases should be hopefully autumn. ( Sorry I can't say sooner.)
I just need to find a good website on 70's haircuts. ;o)
The rules however are coming along nicely. If I could just stop spilling bacon sarnie on the prototype. ;o)
Best regards
Craig"
Craig also stated that the minis would be 28mm scale and that two of the police agents would look a little familiar, One with curly hair and the other mean and moody with a liking for Bovril! :lol:
Sounds like it could be a cracking range!
Now I'm off to polish my 1973 Ford Cortina!
Regards
PM
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Is there a DVD collection or a place to view these kind of shows online? I want to do historical research.
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yes... yes... yes...
sign me up :D
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Deathwing :
You could try "Life on Mars" (only 2 series, but best to start with series 1 it's a bit less confusing that way).
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The thing is,"Life on Mars" is a modern pastiche of that genre. You would be better off getting your first fixes from the original source.
Otherwise it would be like watching "Austin Powers" without knowing about James Bond or the Swinging Sixties.
The Sweeney is available on DVD:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Sweeney-Disc-Box-Set/dp/B0002XOZD8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/026-5519581-8844429?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1181720836&sr=8-1
Might want to try out an episode or two if you can, before you fork out for that little lot, though.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/badboyboogie/sweeney.jpg)
"We're the Sweeney, son, and we haven't had any dinner!"[/i]
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A cheaper alternative would be to get the two Sweeney movies for your first taste:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweeney-Movie-Collection/dp/B000L42MWE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/026-5519581-8844429?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1181720836&sr=8-2
The trailer for the first one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rebjsci5VAY
I loved these as a little kid (as I had to stay up extra late to watch them), but I'm wondering if it's not all just nostalgia. I'm not sure how well they stand up today. I don't want folks throwing away their money on my say so and then finding these shows and pictures suck! :)
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"He's so 'ard you could roller skate on 'im"
You are all correct in your assumptions about Geezers! The U.S. version will use relevant slang and terminology but will essentially be the same as it's British version.
Scenarios planned include:
1# The Wages Snatch
2# Spring Mr Slugsworth
3# The Inside Job
And ahem........I've never seen the Sweeney or Starskey and Hutch or Dirty Harry or Life on Mars. Any similarities between Geezers! Shut it! and these TV programmes is purely co-incidental.
Now Shut it! ( Or Danno will book you!)
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Ah the Sweeney, classic stuff Guv! :)
Funnily enough I watched a an episode of The Professionals last night and although obviously dated ( a car chase with an Austin Maxi!!!) it was still entertaining. It involved an escort of a visiting VIP by the two CI5 boys. It had running gun battles , car chases and a shoot-out on a barge!
Nice plot-twist with the VIP beeing a fake to lure the assassins out and Bodie and Doyle being totally unaware of the plan right to the end!
Good scenario material!!!!! 8)
Regards
PM
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I ordered a complete set of the Sweeney last month but it hasn't arrived yet (Play.com special offer, four series and the film for £44.00)
Students at my schooll study the Sweeney for their media course and they love it :lol:
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How about Barney Miller - though I think that's probably 1980s.
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Barney Miller.......To my recollection that was a bit sparse on punch ups and car chases.
If all goes well there will be a sequel to Geezers! entitled " Vice Palms " which will be set in the 80's and will feature rules for Helicopters machine guns and speed boats.
Whether there will be rules for wearing shoes without socks remains to be seen.
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The 1980's... 8) that gives us plenty of opportunities to experiment with painting in soft pastel colours and learning how to paint jacket with shoulder pads on the inside and espadrilles :lol: