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Title: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 26 March 2014, 08:48:31 AM: We are extremely proud to announce that the first packs of Paul Hicks' exquisite new World War One range are in our shop and ready for ordering.

Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One Paul has pulled out all the stops to produce these fantastic figures, which are exclusively available form Empress and our worldwide distributors.

Initially focusing on the early years of the war these figures are packed with character and an excellent attention to detail. With more packs due very soon, this is going to be a range to watch. We have stock arriving in the next few days but we are expecting high demand. With this in mind we have made these available to order now so that customers have a chance to get these as they are released. These can also be pre-ordered for a pickup at Salute! 2014.

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag359/EmpressMiniatures/MUTTON%20CHOP/BEF1_zps623d3a21.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/EmpressMiniatures/media/MUTTON%20CHOP/BEF1_zps623d3a21.jpg.html)

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag359/EmpressMiniatures/MUTTON%20CHOP/BEF2_zpsb33ad9e8.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/EmpressMiniatures/media/MUTTON%20CHOP/BEF2_zpsb33ad9e8.jpg.html)

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag359/EmpressMiniatures/MUTTON%20CHOP/GER1_zpsd7f77e15.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/EmpressMiniatures/media/MUTTON%20CHOP/GER1_zpsd7f77e15.jpg.html)

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag359/EmpressMiniatures/MUTTON%20CHOP/GER2_zpsff4a06fa.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/EmpressMiniatures/media/MUTTON%20CHOP/GER2_zpsff4a06fa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on 26 March 2014, 09:07:06 AM: Hopefully command packs and support weapons will be out soon, too. Didn't prevent me from picking up a couple right now. :D
Totally love this release. Coverage/review on our blog as soon as possible.
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Post by: Ignatieff on 26 March 2014, 11:14:22 AM: Oh no, another period...........woooooooooooooo. Here we go! lol
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Post by: janner on 26 March 2014, 11:28:33 AM: I love these :-*
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Post by: M Blakey on 26 March 2014, 11:38:40 AM: Excellent news! Just waiting for the cheque to clear and will be putting in a large order! ;D
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Post by: Atheling on 26 March 2014, 11:59:38 AM: This could be dangerous news for my poor wallet ;) :D

Darrell.
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Post by: Elk101 on 26 March 2014, 12:02:14 PM: These look great.
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 26 March 2014, 01:53:07 PM: Great looking castings,nice and limber not stiff,Good job!
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Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 26 March 2014, 03:21:10 PM: First the moderns Kickstarter dragged me in....now these....will grab the Brits at Salute. This is an evil, evil hobby :D
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Post by: tomek917 on 26 March 2014, 11:02:43 PM: Lovely!

Some of Pauls best work!
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Post by: Dr Mathias on 27 March 2014, 01:33:31 AM: Very nice, very nice.
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Marine0846 on 28 March 2014, 12:56:39 AM: Love the figures.
Boy, I don't need another period.
No wait, tomorrow is my birthday. (march 28th) :D
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Atheling on 28 March 2014, 07:35:57 AM: Quote from: Marine0846 on 28 March 2014, 12:56:39 AM
Love the figures.
Boy, I don't need another period.
No wait, tomorrow is my birthday. (march 28th) :D

Happy birthday to you :).

Darrell.
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 28 March 2014, 08:17:54 AM: Excellent looking miniatures - full of both detail and character. With the 100th anniversary coming up, you should be on to a winner.

Tony
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Post by: Franz_Josef on 28 March 2014, 10:34:03 PM: Those are some of the best early war WW 1 figures I have EVER seen.
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 13 May 2014, 09:03:47 AM: Hi all,
The next four packs are now in the Empress shop.

If you are going to Triples and want to buy these best to get a pre order in ;)

Regards,
Paul

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag359/EmpressMiniatures/MUTTON%20CHOP/BEF3B_zps3c5bdd11.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/EmpressMiniatures/media/MUTTON%20CHOP/BEF3B_zps3c5bdd11.jpg.html)

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag359/EmpressMiniatures/MUTTON%20CHOP/GER3D_zpsb3060778.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/EmpressMiniatures/media/MUTTON%20CHOP/GER3D_zpsb3060778.jpg.html)

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag359/EmpressMiniatures/MUTTON%20CHOP/BEF4_zps7a1081b0.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/EmpressMiniatures/media/MUTTON%20CHOP/BEF4_zps7a1081b0.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: carlos marighela on 13 May 2014, 10:27:44 AM: :-* Wow! Those have cast up beautifully. Congrats to all concerned.
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Post by: Sterling Moose on 13 May 2014, 10:41:22 AM: Beautiful!!
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Post by: FramFramson on 15 May 2014, 04:27:26 AM: Just to confirm, these are on the smaller side of 28mm, correct?
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Post by: huevans on 15 May 2014, 11:02:23 PM: (https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/p180x540/10330373_653356248075670_763301769223714360_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Adam on 16 May 2014, 09:48:58 AM: Those are bloody marvellous. I particularly like the german officer on the left
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Ignatieff on 16 May 2014, 05:12:08 PM: Quote from: FramFramson on 15 May 2014, 04:27:26 AM
Just to confirm, these are on the smaller side of 28mm, correct?

Not really, much bigger than Paul's usual sculpts. compatible with all other ranges that I can see
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: huevans on 16 May 2014, 05:17:39 PM: Quote from: Ignatieff on 16 May 2014, 05:12:08 PM
Not really, much bigger than Paul's usual sculpts. compatible with all other ranges that I can see

Are they compatible w the Musketeer BEF figures that Paul did?
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Over Open Sights on 16 May 2014, 05:46:18 PM: Quote from: huevans on 16 May 2014, 05:17:39 PM
Are they compatible w the Musketeer BEF figures that Paul did?
Well.... having had both side by side, Mutton Chops, as Ignatieff says, are a bit larger but I would have no hesitation in putting both ranges together. There is plenty of animation in the figures of both ranges and this in itself means that you don't notice the difference.
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Paul Hicks on 16 May 2014, 10:09:56 PM: I think the height may well be due to the fact I used thinner bases for the Musketeer miniatures. They have the same base armature under the skin.
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Post by: Elk101 on 16 May 2014, 10:23:39 PM: Lovely looking figures. If I was rich I'd pay Mr Hicks to sculpt a Vietnam range for me!
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Post by: huevans on 21 May 2014, 11:00:55 PM: (https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/l/t1.0-9/q84/s720x720/10407754_656086934469268_7353586109149932310_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: huevans on 21 May 2014, 11:02:02 PM: (https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t31.0-8/1276765_656086924469269_7759250463137252086_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Silent bob on 29 May 2014, 09:24:07 AM: Hi,

Would some kind soul do me a favour at some point?

Could they take be a photo of one of these miniatures, either next to a ruler or side by side with a Foundry or Front Rank figure (of any period).

I have trouble painting ‘smaller’ figures but am interested in painting some of these up for my cabinet.

Thanks
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Post by: tomek917 on 29 May 2014, 10:07:20 AM: Oh, missed the HMG, really nice!
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Post by: Col. Aubrey Bagshot on 29 May 2014, 10:24:07 AM: Really looking forward to seeing those in the flesh....
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Post by: carlos marighela on 29 May 2014, 02:07:17 PM: Wow! That's the best sculpt of a Vickers gun, I've ever seen in this scale. A truly lovely model. Ammo belt is rather long but that's a quick job with a craft knife.
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Post by: Metternich on 11 June 2014, 06:34:07 AM: They're not miniatures - they are little people !! Best early war figures I have seen in a long time.
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Post by: Paul Hicks on 19 July 2014, 11:35:19 PM: Command figures are now on sale at Empress Miniatures

http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart95.htm

Light kit infantry are on the workbench. Might be a while till they finished I broke my hand in two places in a fall this morning. Will find out this Monday how long I will be out of action.

Paul
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: carlos marighela on 20 July 2014, 02:35:28 AM: Sorry to hear that Paul. Get well soon.

On my estimation that's about 95% of the world's 28mm miniatures output on hold for a couple of months.
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Post by: Elk101 on 20 July 2014, 12:19:40 PM: Ouch! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Post by: huevans on 20 July 2014, 01:26:10 PM: Paul, will you be doing Eastern Front figures for 1914?
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Post by: grant on 20 July 2014, 02:29:02 PM: Good luck on the hand-healing front.
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Post by: CorvetteK225 on 20 July 2014, 04:30:41 PM: Yikes!

Hope the healing of the hand goes well. Broken/cracked bones are such a bummer.

David
Title: Re: Mutton Chop Miniatures NEW WW1 range
Post by: Dr Mathias on 23 July 2014, 05:45:28 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on 20 July 2014, 02:35:28 AM
Sorry to hear that Paul. Get well soon.

On my estimation that's about 95% of the world's 28mm miniatures output on hold for a couple of months.

Agree 100% with the whole post :)