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Miniatures Adventure => SuperHero Adventures => Topic started by: Elk101 on April 30, 2015, 05:00:05 PM
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If someone was looking to pick up some superhero figures for 28mm size gaming, what would people recommend? Hypothetically speaking they would be to use with existing figures for zombie and modern skirmish settings (Hasslefree, Empress, Spectre, Militia, etc) utilising terrain and buildings from those collections.
I've seen a lot of Heroclix repaints, many of which look really good, but size, paint stripping, and in some cases generally crudeness of sculpt seem to be issues. They do seem to be relatively easy to come by though and at reasonable prices in the main.
I've also seen the Reaper Chronoscope range which aren't the cheapest and seem to also be quite large (which isn't an issue for the more outlandish figures). The Reaper Bones versions are significantly cheaper but in some cases look to have been carved from a bar of soap the detail is so soft. They do have some nice figures though.
The Crossover range has a lovely comic book feel about it and seems to be mid priced in the main. I've heard they are also more 30mm + sized.
Black Hat also have some nice looking figures but I've no idea how they scale with other ranges.
I've seen the Superfigs line on Old Glory US and there's some nice figures there but I can't locate a current UK or European supplier.
So, the question is what would people buy if they wanted 20 or so supers for a little side project that would be used with figures from Empress, Hasslefree, etc (as mentioned above)?
None of the supers have to be existing comic book or movie versions.
Many thanks
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Don't forget about Pulp City also.
Based on price vs quality, Crossover is one of the best options.
Superfigs are nice if you can find a retailer...same for Reaper that discounts.
Repainted clix is always a cheap option as well plus with extra Crossover heads you can convert figures also.
I myself use a variety: Reaper, Crossover, Repainted Clix, Pulp city, etc..along with other non-super designed ones that fit in.
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I love the Crossover-Figures. Extrem nice and good to paint. It is all the time a pleasure to paint these figures.
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Knight Models? They are about 30mm.
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Knight Models? They are about 30mm.
32mm I think
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Nexus. They have a small range at the moment with some not-x men, Cyclops, wolverine, magneto..
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=69184.330
Cheers
Matt.
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Just with my "Homebrew" heroes, I have miniatures from Crossover, Superfigs, Reaper, Warlord Bolt-Action, Citadel, Heroclix, Privateer Press, Eureka and probably a few more. I don't focus on the "brand" of the figure, but whether it fits in with what I want the super to look like. Scale also isn't really an issue, heroes should be larger than life after all!
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I would agree that size (especially if it's toward the big end) isn't a problem with Superheroes. I like the look of alot of the Reaper Chronoscope figs. and where as it's sometimes annoying when their post-apoc figs tower over my other figs, it wouldn't bother me at all for superhero figs.
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I would agree that size (especially if it's toward the big end) isn't a problem with Superheroes. I like the look of alot of the Reaper Chronoscope figs. and where as it's sometimes annoying when their post-apoc figs tower over my other figs, it wouldn't bother me at all for superhero figs.
Agreed - you get supers in all shapes and sizes anyway.
Crossover do some grand stuff and get another vote of confidence, and Crooked Dice have models inthe 7TV range which can render service, and which are excellent quality too.
A selection of GW Eldar and Dark Eldar plastics mixed together tastefully can also provide a few supers, useful if some sprues can be bought 2nd hand.
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Thanks for the help guys. I need something to paint to get me back into the routine of painting and I'm.on a.superhero buzz at the moment having just read an excellent history of superheroes in comic books and film.
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Just with my "Homebrew" heroes, I have miniatures from Crossover, Superfigs, Reaper, Warlord Bolt-Action, Citadel, Heroclix, Privateer Press, Eureka and probably a few more. I don't focus on the "brand" of the figure, but whether it fits in with what I want the super to look like. Scale also isn't really an issue, heroes should be larger than life after all!
To add to the size topic, not everyone is the same height and weight either, so even if something scales off a bit, sure a hero may be taller than normal but that is life as we see it also....I don't worry too much about scale as long as something fits my needs.
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The differences between 28 to 32 mm from three feet away on the tabletop is also relatively minimal, so overall I really don't mind like I used to.
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Yes, there is certainly a case for greater variety with supers.
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This photo is one of my favorites.
(http://crossoverminiatures.com/figures/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/marvel-sizes.jpg)
Here is a size shot for my guys
(http://crossoverminiatures.com/figures/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/scale-photo.jpg)
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Also, in honor of this thread, how about an 'elk101' sale. Enter 'elk101' in the cart coupon section for 15% off this week! 8)
That is very cool! I'm honoured to be in some small way associated with Crossover Miniatures. :D
It's such a shame I'm on the other side of the Atlantic! I'll have to speak to Leon at Minibits and pick some up. I love the multi head idea and the options it gives.
Great image of the supers too, apparently I'm the same height as Hawkeye!
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I just checked out X-Over and the models look awesome!
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Thanks Jiron! It's taken us a while to build the catalog, I'm psyched you like them. 8)
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I took the plunge and went for Crossover, I don't think I'll be disappointed! Thank you Rusti!
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Good Decision, Steve. I painted the first bunch of robots this sunday and got this satisfied smile at the end. Great Miniatures, looking forward to the next. And maybe a hint: Try the Supersystem-Rules.
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Yup, gotta agree with everything everyone has said so far.
Supers can come from a very wide variety of sources. For generic 'make your own' heroes
You can't beat Crossover! They are also very painter friendly in design, which helps.
Just one other thing to add, a few firms such as hassle free produce sculpting 'dollies',
Basically unclothed figures. These are great for heroes or villains wearing skin tight costumes,
and if your green stuff skills are up to it you can add your own capes, masks etc.
Regards
Jim
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Just a note to say how impressed I am with Crossover Miniatures' customer service. I ordered on Saturday and my parcel arrived to the UK from the US today. Rusti has also been very helpful with rules guidance. Excellent stuff, thank you.
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32mm I think
KM list the minis as '35mm', but even then there are clear discrepancies of scale within the range. So some minis would be 'big' or 'tall' next to 28's/30's. One example is the Poison Ivy mini who is disproportionately tall. There are others.
I am still going to try and paint them all.... :P
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Back on topi:
don't miss this Kickstarter for a range of Weird War minis including superheroes/villains: the weird in this case is the supers!
War of Wonders (click for link) (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/827575229/war-of-wonders-miniature-game-superheroes-fighting/description)
The range has a thread in the WW section, but is clearly relevant here. :)
I like the initial sculpts a lot. :)
(http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/827575229/war-of-wonders-miniature-game-superheroes-fighting/minichart.png) (http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/827575229/war-of-wonders-miniature-game-superheroes-fighting/)
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A word of warning, I had dealing with a sculptor by the name of Alessio Cisbani who ran the original Project HOPE KS a few years ago. Seemed a nice guy, did some sculpting for me and was a disaster. He still owes me money over a refund, if he is in any way associated with this project, I won't go near it with a barge pole. I hope he isn't, because it looks like a great project.
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I just found the bonus figures at the bottom of the box, thank you Fergal!
I'm about 120 pages in to Supersystem 4. There's a lot of special rules which I don't normally like, but in this case I'm enjoying it.