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Title: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Psychlic Bob on 27 July 2014, 11:24:46 AM: I am looking for 28mm male and female thief figures that are in realistic poses and not in the "hooker" or assassin styles.
Late medieval/early renaissance period clothing. Civilians with knives would be good.

Foundry have a few but having to buy sets gets a little expensive.

Regards
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 27 July 2014, 11:41:23 AM: I have these figures from Otherworld.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/10119553983_82e2a8b466_o.jpg)

http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/da-series-dungeon-adventurers-blister-packs/dah15-human-female-thief/

http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/da-series-dungeon-adventurers-blister-packs/dah3b-human-male-thief-v2/
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Joao on 27 July 2014, 12:14:41 PM: Yeah, Otherworld Miniatures makes really good thieves (you can get enough models for a whole warband).

Citadel used to make some nice thieves back in the 80's. You can still track them down on eBay. The two on the left of this picture came from this range:

http://www.solegends.com/citc/c04thieves.htm

Joao
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Psychlic Bob on 27 July 2014, 03:14:37 PM: Thanks for the suggestions MiS and J.

Are the Otherworld minis "heroic" 28mm?

I am always looking for old stuff on e-Bay it seems to go for silly money though.
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: bandit86 on 27 July 2014, 03:42:34 PM: Try Reaper and Iron wind metals. Iron wind are mostly old 25mm but some are really nice.
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 27 July 2014, 04:18:15 PM: I just meaured the Otherworld figures in the picture.
All are measured from sole of foot to top of head.
The Cleric is 29mm
The Wizard is 30mm
The Assasin is a tall chap - he is 34 mm.
The Male Thief is bent over so difficul to judge.
The Female Thief is also about 30mm if she was stood straight up.
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Earther on 27 July 2014, 04:24:33 PM: My Otherworld adventurers don't look out of place next to the old Citadel miniatures I also use. They're good chunky Kev Adams sculpts, and the females are nicely proportionate to the males, being slighter and marginally shorter.
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Conquistador on 28 July 2014, 01:01:46 AM: Quote from: Mick_in_Switzerland on 27 July 2014, 11:41:23 AM
I have these figures from Otherworld.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/10119553983_82e2a8b466_o.jpg)

http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/da-series-dungeon-adventurers-blister-packs/dah15-human-female-thief/

http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/da-series-dungeon-adventurers-blister-packs/dah3b-human-male-thief-v2/

Very nice but makes Reaper look medium priced.

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Joao on 28 July 2014, 08:17:54 AM: Really? Otherworld human minis are £5. Reaper thieves are around that price too, if not more.

Joao
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Conquistador on 28 July 2014, 10:40:55 AM: Quote from: Joao on 28 July 2014, 08:17:54 AM
Really? Otherworld human minis are £5. Reaper thieves are around that price too, if not more.

Joao

We clearly are looking at different thieves.

Edit: from a currency convertor - 5 GBP = 8.49 U$D.

Edit: https://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/Thief/rogue

And even less cost: https://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/Bones%20(Thief,%20Rogue)

Overview: https://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/(thief,%20rogue)

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 28 July 2014, 11:02:10 AM: I think that the landed price of Reaper metals in the UK is more than Otherworld but the reverse is true for US customers.
I find this happens a lot.
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Mo! on 28 July 2014, 11:13:56 AM: I really like these myself...

ok they are called assassins but besides that they do the job for me...

http://s914.photobucket.com/user/RackhamMiniatures/media/Cadwallon/CadweAssassins.jpg.html
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Joao on 28 July 2014, 12:03:33 PM: Hi Glenn,

Thanks for the links. Here in the UK, Reaper (metal) figures usually range between £5 and £8. Their Bones range is definitely more affordable, but I haven't seen them in the flesh, so I cannot rate the quality. Any feedback on that?

Thanks,

Joao
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 28 July 2014, 12:10:39 PM: I have painted a few Bones figures.
They are very good for large Monsters.
For character figures, I think that I would still prefer metal.

Here are some Reaper Bones Monsters with metal Otherworld characers.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3794/14132847439_b64fb0b47f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: shredder on 28 July 2014, 12:27:38 PM: You might find a couple of figures here (http://www.forlornhopegames.co.uk/fantasy-role-playing/category/122-adventurers). We have a few left that would probably suit.

Gary
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Conquistador on 28 July 2014, 01:19:59 PM: Quote from: Joao on 28 July 2014, 12:03:33 PM
Hi Glenn,

Thanks for the links. Here in the UK, Reaper (metal) figures usually range between £5 and £8. Their Bones range is definitely more affordable, but I haven't seen them in the flesh, so I cannot rate the quality. Any feedback on that?

Thanks,

Joao

:o Wow! I was not aware of that. Thanks to you and Mick in Switzerland for a bit of international economic education.

I have some Bones gnomes/dwarf figures. Have not painted any yet. It is strange to hold the figures and not anticipate them 'floating away' after all these years of lead/pewter. Somehow they "feel" lighter than the old ESCI figures although I know they are not.

I need to paint and photograph some to share. Better yet, find some done by good painters (I like my figures but I make no efforts to paint them as museum pieces.) ;)

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Conquistador on 28 July 2014, 01:34:31 PM: Quote from: Mick_in_Switzerland on 28 July 2014, 11:02:10 AM
I think that the landed price of Reaper metals in the UK is more than Otherworld but the reverse is true for US customers.
I find this happens a lot.

After some turning of gears mentally I can see that as possible due to postage and other 'governmental influences' today.

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Joao on 28 July 2014, 07:05:50 PM: Quote from: Conquistador on 28 July 2014, 01:19:59 PM
I need to paint and photograph some to share. Better yet, find some done by good painters (I like my figures but I make no efforts to paint them as museum pieces.) ;)

Thanks a lot! It would be good to see the potential of those Bones miniatures!

Joao
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Hobbit on 28 July 2014, 08:31:28 PM: I have these two fellows from Reaper and they're rather nice (not my paint job or photo just a coincidence that reaper have placed them in the same photo)

(http://www.reapermini.com/graphics/gallery/4/IG_1773_1.jpg)

I also think some of the Otherworld henchmen could make excellent thief types especially this chap:

(http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/figures/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HH5e.jpg)
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Hobbit on 28 July 2014, 09:30:27 PM: ...and have you considered some of the Breugelberg figures:

(http://www.lead-adventure.com/images/BRU-68.jpg)

or

(http://www.lead-adventure.com/images/BRU-69.jpg)

or

(http://www.lead-adventure.com/images/bru-41.jpg)
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Conquistador on 28 July 2014, 10:45:59 PM: BRU-69 Thugs are more thief than assassin, good find. :)

Gracias,

Glenn

Now I nee to convert all my 25/28/30/etc. figures to 15/18 mm... :o :-* 8)
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Paleskin on 29 July 2014, 12:29:07 AM: 'rogue' from rogue miniatures may interest you
Fancy dan type armed only with a dagger
Cheers
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: bandit86 on 29 July 2014, 06:29:56 AM: Here is the link. they have some nice ones.
http://ironwindmetals.com/store/index.php?cPath=263_282
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Thargor on 29 July 2014, 10:20:51 AM: Confrontation Cadwe Bandits, Thieves and there is another blister as well that I can't remember the name of - all from theuir Cadwe Thieves Guild range.
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Psychlic Bob on 29 July 2014, 03:25:57 PM: Top responses to my OP gentlemen - several new ranges there as well - went with Reaper Bones and an unknown oldie from e-bay but certainly like the Otherworld stuff
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Mo! on 29 July 2014, 06:15:38 PM: Cadwe Ferrets... thieves with shotguns... awesome
http://rackhamminiatures.yolasite.com/resources/Cadwe%20Ferrets%201.jpg
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: tp on 29 July 2014, 06:43:57 PM: May I suggest 'Bloddwyn' from my new range, Bolt Thrower Miniatures. She could probably do depending on exactly what you wanted.

I've also got some of the Reaper Bones figures (elves) but I haven't yet painted them. They are for bloodbowl so will need som converting first. I'll let you know what they turn out like though.
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Thargor on 29 July 2014, 11:49:06 PM: Quote
Cadwe Ferrets... thieves with shotguns... awesome

Ferrets, they were the ones I couldn't remember :)
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Mo! on 03 August 2014, 12:08:40 PM: Did I mention I have a spare blister of both... >:D
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Mr Tough Guy on 03 August 2014, 08:05:59 PM: RBG also have several minis that would make great thieves, although they may be a bit on the small side next other 28mm heroics

(http://red-box-games.com/images/rbg%20gerard%20montage%20small.jpg) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=170)
(http://red-box-games.com/images/RBG%20Avalonian%20Rothmartyn.JPG) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=118)
(http://red-box-games.com/images/RBG%20Aenglish%20Black%20Armand.JPG) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=128)
(http://red-box-games.com/images/RBG%20Njorn%20Ulfgar%20of%20Utherby.jpg) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=212)
(http://red-box-games.com/images/RBG%20Halfblood%20Bruiser%20Gus.JPG) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=158)
(http://red-box-games.com/images/freyr%20by%20Acron.JPG) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=100)
(http://red-box-games.com/images/Freyr%20by%20Simon%20Bradley.JPG) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=135)
(http://red-box-games.com/images/Reyviande%20by%20Robert%20Blaha.JPG) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=43)
(http://red-box-games.com/images/Eivor%20by%20Zach%20Lanier.JPG) (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=101)
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Brummie Thug on 03 August 2014, 11:06:47 PM: Lotr Rangers of Gondor. Can easily convert them as they are plastic or what about the Corsairs of Umbar?

Reaper do a set of bandits that came with a campfire.
http://www.reapermini.com/figurefinder#detail/02677

One of my favourites
http://www.reapermini.com/figurefinder#detail/60121

What about the Mordheim plastics human sprue or free company or whatever they changed it to.
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: psyberwyche on 06 August 2014, 10:52:10 AM: Saw this news article today and remembered this thread: http://ttfix.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/dgs-games-thief-preview.html
Title: Re: "Realistic" thieves?
Post by: Gibby on 10 August 2014, 04:25:24 PM: Couple of these peasants from Perry's HYW range would work nicely, with the addition of a knife or two perhaps.

(https://www.perry-miniatures.com/images/AO%2035.JPG)

https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_36&products_id=2986&osCsid=lt1bdb5u0htpvduho2knpfj4g1