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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Bravo Six on January 20, 2020, 02:31:20 PM

Title: Spectre Miniatures - How do they measure up?
Post by: Bravo Six on January 20, 2020, 02:31:20 PM

On the heels of my last topic involving Mongrel and Eureka, I wanted to ask those who own Spectre's ultramodern minis, how they measure up to the usual suspects? (Eureka, Mongrel, Empress, etc). They seem like they may be a bit thinner and smaller than the other ranges. Some of their terrain and vehicles seem useful, so I hope they get that stock issue ironed out soon.

Title: Re: Spectre Miniatures - How do they measure up?
Post by: mkultra99 on January 20, 2020, 10:01:42 PM

They mix well with empress and eureka.

Title: Re: Spectre Miniatures - How do they measure up?
Post by: macgarns on January 21, 2020, 09:57:01 AM

I find Eureka to be dwarfed by Empress & Spectre
Size wise, Empress & Spectre are similar.
Only issue for me is Spectre's weapons. They are way too thin for my taste, even with their excuse that they are "true scale"
I find Empress minis to be a bit too "static" ( yess I know they are toys ...  ;D ), compared to Spectre's who are designed with a stance more dynamic.
I also mix with Assault Group minis. their design is a bit dated now, but I like them and to my (tired) eyes, they are ok.

Empress and Spectre's vehicules and stuff mix well. I also ordered from Anthenocity Workshop, who produce nice 1:50 pick ups and other motor vehicules, as well as street furnitures, all in great quality, and readiliy available ...

Hope it helps
Fred

Title: Re: Spectre Miniatures - How do they measure up?
Post by: Bravo Six on January 21, 2020, 12:13:26 PM

Thanks for the insights Fred. Very helpful. I think I'm more or less going to limit my use to the hostages and of course, the terrain and vehicles.

I agree the Empress vehicles are quite nice, and I beleive alot of them are the old Imprint Models.

Title: Re: Spectre Miniatures - How do they measure up?
Post by: peachy rex on January 28, 2020, 05:26:18 AM

The catch with Eureka is that they have two incompatible moderns ranges. Those listed under Eureka match perfectly with Empress and Spectre. (Eureka run a little stockier, but well within tolerances - it's not like Front Rank & Perry, say.) However, the Kriegspiel range, though listed as 28mm, is reportedly more like 25mm (which is how Eureka USA lists them.) It's really too bad - they look like very nice figs.

Title: Re: Spectre Miniatures - How do they measure up?
Post by: Bravo Six on January 28, 2020, 02:07:27 PM

Yes, well aware of the size disparagement with Kriegspiel. And I agree it is too bad.