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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: Sangennaru on April 24, 2009, 07:12:50 AM
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Hi everyone!
I am gonna finish a huge building in medieval - enlightment style, and I really want to buy and paint some people of this time.
The point is that I'm not a wargamer and I will not use them for any game, so I really would like to buy a small number of minis of different ranges: some barmans, maybe a robber, maybe some prostitutes, and also some womans...
Does anyone knows some packs whit all together? maybe from Old glory? tell me, I'm waiting for your replies!
cheers
Sange
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Try here:
https://www.connectstores.com/ralpartha/sp_16763.html
Ral Partha have some good townsfolk sets, and not too expensive.
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Try these:
http://www.gamers-quest.co.uk/acatalog/25mm_Fantasy_Multi-Packs.html
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Those are Megaminis, their Kings Court and Townsfolk would suit what you want IMHO. They are 25mm size. Good solid stock.
Try these:
http://www.gamers-quest.co.uk/acatalog/25mm_Fantasy_Multi-Packs.html
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Personally, I very much like the townsfolk sculpted by Bobby Jackson for Reaper Miniatures. If they're a little cartoonish for your tastes, you should check out the medieval civilians that Mirliton sell. They do some nice scenic clutter as well and, as they're an Italian company, postage will be cheaper too!
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I suspect you seek 25-28mm minis.
If you need medieval types try:
Mirliton of Italy:
http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?page=5&cName=medieval-accessories&sort=1a
lots of folks and accessories. they also have some vendors and a superb medieval court banquet!
see them here:
http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?cName=historical-2528mm-diorama-kits
If you need "enlightment" depending on the era you can see some of the following ranges:
Brigade games (milady and household servants), Foundry (medieval and later eras civilians, incl. a Queen Elizabeth), Eureka/fighting 15's (some of their civilian sets might be useful), OldGlory (pirates sets, governors & daughters etc), Irregular miniatures UK (camp followers in western and Eastern dress, plus medieval types) and many others like blackhat miniatures, blackcat bases, bluemoon manufacturing, Redoubt etc with some useful minis from the pirate ranges, three musketeers etc.
I would also recommend you to check Tradition of London website since they do have some useful minis- musicians, dancing ladies, village folks that might also be useful:
http://www.traditionoflondon.com/index.asp?page=http%3A//www.traditionoflondon.com/Products/ShowImage.asp%3FID%3D8735%26Typ%3DToy%26ID2%3D53
As a general point there is a difference in fashion between medieval and enlightment eras, so be careful!
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As a general point there is a difference in fashion between medieval and enlightment eras, so be careful!
When I was in Italy a few years ago, one of the guides kept talking about the Copper Age, I explained that in the UK we called it the Bronze Age.
In the UK the medieval period runs to about 1485 and the rise of the Tudors, the 16th and 17th are called the Renaissance, the 18th is called the Age of Enlightenment. Hope this helps as translations are not always exactly correct.
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As a general point there is a difference in fashion between medieval and enlightment eras, so be careful!
When I was in Italy a few years ago, one of the guides kept talking about the Copper Age, I explained that in the UK we called it the Bronze Age.
In the UK the medieval period runs to about 1485 and the rise of the Tudors, the 16th and 17th are called the Renaissance, the 18th is called the Age of Enlightenment. Hope this helps as translations are not always exactly correct.
You are quite right!
In fact there is some defference between Copper and Bronze era, but it is not the scope of this thread.
The fact is that medieval fashion, let's say around Robin Hood era -1200+ or something similar- is much different than that of the enlightment era 1600+ !!!
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OOPS! anyway yeah, I meant 1300 - 1600!!!!
First of all, thanks for your response!
Wow, Gamers Quest minis are splendid, but I'm not very shure about the casting. I mean, is it good? they seem a bit too... old...
Mirlinton has a lot of minis, but unfortunately I can't find small packs.
Ral partha has some nice minis, but the sculpting is not so great, so I'm not really convinced... For the Prostitutes (I'm building a Inn so I needs a lot of Harem) I was Thinking about this (WARNING NUDITY)
http://www.bronzeagemin.com/miniatures_html/25MM/SCI-FI/Red%20Men/Dead-Earth-Harem-Queens1.htm
but there are too much minis.. maybe 2 or 3 should be fine...
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OOPS! anyway yeah, I meant 1300 - 1600!!!!
Quite different 1300 fashion than that of 1600!
Mirlinton has a lot of minis, but unfortunately I can't find small packs.
45 packs town and village folk plus lots of accessories:
http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?cName=medieval-accessories
For the Prostitutes (I'm building a Inn so I needs a lot of Harem) I was Thinking about this (WARNING NUDITY)
http://www.bronzeagemin.com/miniatures_html/25MM/SCI-FI/Red%20Men/Dead-Earth-Harem-Queens1.htm
but there are too much minis.. maybe 2 or 3 should be fine...
for harem: Also try this:
http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_138&products_id=10066
and in colour:
http://eurekamin.com.au/gallery.php?g2_itemId=210
eureka has also some indian and middle east civilians in their range.
also they have one belly dancer :
http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_153_162&products_id=1926
nice castings. easily available from UK by:
http://www.fighting15sshop.co.uk/28mm-16-c.asp
fast and efficient!
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I find the German company Alionas has some really nice ones.
Good castings too when I ordered from them a few years ago.
http://www.alionas.com/shop/shopmichel_online/index_en.html?c~1.251 (http://www.alionas.com/shop/shopmichel_online/index_en.html?c~1.251)
(http://www.alionas.com/shop/shopmichel_online/data/img/101-010-01_max.jpg)
(http://www.alionas.com/shop/shopmichel_online/data/img/101-010-03_max.jpg)
(http://www.alionas.com/shop/shopmichel_online/data/img/101-010-04_max.jpg)
(http://www.alionas.com/shop/shopmichel_online/data/img/101-010-02_max.jpg)
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Hasslefree also have some minis that might be suitable for what you describe:
http://www.hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/range.php?range_id=27&subcat_id=66
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45 packs town and village folk plus lots of accessories:
I found max 3-4 packs of townfolks! the others are objects, and I don't need them! :(
anyway, thanks again for all the suggestions.. I will consider some orders, now... first of all, I have to finish the inn... it looks good right now!
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hi, i bought from megaminis via ebay the other day. here is there site.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/MegaMiniatures_1-50-Town-Folk_W0QQ_fsubZ264506011QQ_sidZ2577791QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322
now postage is from America but is only about 5USD and is the same i think if you buy multiple packs.
i bought the blacksmith the carpenter and the meat seller dude, all of which were pretty nice sculpts and i say this for everyone in the future
THEY ARE NOT 25MM.
mine match perfectly with the rest of my 28mm minis. so doon't get bogged down with doubts.
also the carpenter is a particularly nice sculpt.
oh yeah, and there cheap !!!
TW
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Holy cow, yes! Thats exactely what I was looking for! ;) thanks you a lot! :) I was quite scared to buy 24 minis blocks! :)
thanks to everyone for yout time and your energies! :)
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Good luck with your purchases and project.
Please post pics when you finish ...
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I find the German company Alionas has some really nice ones.
Good castings too when I ordered from them a few years ago.
Interesting, how are they based? Not on those huge, square hunks of metal one hopes.
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Good point. Now I can't be sure as I didn't order these particular figures (yet), but the ones I did get came with tabs for slottabases.
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@TW, have you got any size comparison pics of the megaminis stuff? I've heard all sorts of conflicting reports about how big they are.
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One of my new favorite companys http://www.bronzeagemin.com/miniatures_html/25MM/FANTASY/Town%20Folk/Bar-maids.htm
I don't have this set yet but what I have got I love, so these should great too. They are heroic scale and would mix well with Reaper miniature
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I don't have this set yet but what I have got I love, so these should great too. They are heroic scale and would mix well with Reaper miniature
I have already seen them and I love them... but its 21$ for 6 minis of a medium quality... theyre a lot expensive! :) I should just buy, whith this price, something like Artizan or Reaper minis!
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Don't forget to post some pics to show us some progress once you have started. I'm always looking for some inspiration. :D
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I don't forget... Now I'm Working on the Inn, and it's becoming really good... Unfortunately It's raining outside, so I'll wait to post new photos... BTW I'ts called Othertime Inn, you can see the WIP in the Workbrench! :)
cheers!
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Just to say Bronze Age figures are really much nicer than the web site shows, I don't understand why that is but I found it so.( ?but its 21$ for 6 minis of a medium quality?) I really thought the same way and was very pleasantly surprised. (I have no affiliation with Bronze Age miniature just a fan)
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I don't have this set yet but what I have got I love, so these should great too. They are heroic scale and would mix well with Reaper miniature
I have already seen them and I love them... but its 21$ for 6 minis of a medium quality... theyre a lot expensive! :) I should just buy, whith this price, something like Artizan or Reaper minis!
Reaper is more expensive than that, actually. I think Bronze Age's quality is at the same level as Reaper or Artizan (for instance).
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I don't have this set yet but what I have got I love, so these should great too. They are heroic scale and would mix well with Reaper miniature
I have already seen them and I love them... but its 21$ for 6 minis of a medium quality... theyre a lot expensive! :) I should just buy, whith this price, something like Artizan or Reaper minis!
Reaper is more expensive than that, actually. I think Bronze Age's quality is at the same level as Reaper or Artizan (for instance).
you're right, but buying from artizan or reaper you don't have to buy 6 minis together... I mean, I would like to buy 3 or 4 prostitutes and 2 barmaids, and I should be forced to buy 8 prostitutes and 6 barmaids... i think it's too much!
thanks bandit, that makes me more curios! :)
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I find the German company Alionas has some really nice ones.
Good castings too when I ordered from them a few years ago.
Interesting, how are they based? Not on those huge, square hunks of metal one hopes.
OK, ordered some of these on the strength of what I'd seen here. The figures don't have bases at all leaving you free to base them up as you like.
Size comparison with GW's Aenur:
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q313/CitizenSade/Alionassizecomparison.jpg~original)
Nice kit.
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They look good! I think I will get around to ordering the lot today. :)
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Some of the old Citadel townsfolk currently on evilbay if you're interested?
Good luck