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Title: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Hastings on August 17, 2009, 04:02:18 PM
Found these interesting Victorian steampunk figures on ebay but cant track down the makers design 28. Anybody heard of them?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Design-28-Victorian-Steam-Punk-28mm-wargames-figures_W0QQitemZ170371207648QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item27aaea51e0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Malamute on August 17, 2009, 04:06:54 PM
Blimey, never seen those before. :o

 I want them, Don't worry I won't bid for them. Wonder who made them, Is it Paul Hicks for Brigade Games?
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: JollyBob on August 17, 2009, 04:09:15 PM
They are very nice. But I've never seen them before either. Never heard of Design 28.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Svennn on August 17, 2009, 04:56:11 PM
I have to join the chorus and say I have never heard of or seen these before either.

Smoking jacket and fez chap is one I have always thought missing from the available ranges too.

Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: white knight on August 17, 2009, 09:13:32 PM
More info here.
http://frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22050&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 (http://frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22050&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Lowtardog on August 17, 2009, 09:14:45 PM
Pete has the molds Too :-*
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: white knight on August 17, 2009, 09:57:25 PM
useless without the rights to use them though.  :)
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Doc Twilight on August 17, 2009, 10:05:24 PM
Hmm... if the range were available for sale... I'm sure SOMEONE here might be interested in picking them up...

-Doc

Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: fastolfrus on August 17, 2009, 10:09:58 PM
Maybe if we all write and ask the ebay vendor he might be able to find some more ?
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: twrchtrwyth on August 17, 2009, 10:36:37 PM
The e-bay seller IS Steve Harrison.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Lowtardog on August 17, 2009, 10:38:28 PM
The e-bay seller IS Steve Harrison.

Cool
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Sterling Moose on August 18, 2009, 12:22:48 AM
Oooooooooh nice!  Sterling want!!
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: gamer Mac on August 18, 2009, 08:38:52 AM
I really like these.
The rest of the figures on the Frothers link are very nice too.
But the link is 2004. A bit old.
I would love to see these released they would suit my current project to a "T".
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Svennn on August 18, 2009, 08:45:22 AM
Oooooooooh nice!  Sterling want!!

Now now Sterling, didn't Mummy say "I want don't get". Much politer to say "Sterling would like these very much" :D
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Svennn on August 18, 2009, 08:46:43 AM
But the link is 2004. A bit old.

I even commented on that thread 5 years ago but I didn't recall them ::)
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: gamer Mac on August 18, 2009, 08:53:00 AM
Had a look at ebay there are seven sets for sale. All different.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on August 18, 2009, 09:20:45 AM
So, if I've got this right, he made all these great figures, took them to one show, not much interest, so he gave up  :o :-[

They would surely be hugely successful if released today.



Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Svennn on August 18, 2009, 09:38:20 AM
Steve Harrison has posted on Frothers now

"Many thanks for everyones interest , these figures are still avaiable , & we have some new ones ready to go ! our details if anybody is interested are , Steve Harrison , 7 , Trumacar Lane , Heysham , Lancashire , LA32SY , Tel: 01524 852432 or titusgroanbookshop@hotmail.co.uk , & thanks once again Steve"

all the sets are well illustrated on this old thread
http://www.frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2908
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: gamer Mac on August 18, 2009, 11:26:27 AM
I have sent an enquiry. I will let you know how I get on.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Thunderchicken on August 18, 2009, 12:24:39 PM
Oooooooooh nice!  Sterling want!!

Shall i add them to your goodies list!  lol  lol

They are lovely figs, I wouldn't mind some too!
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: former user on August 18, 2009, 03:05:57 PM
I'd fancy the policemen
just what I looked for
I need some railway employees
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Lowtardog on August 18, 2009, 03:09:49 PM
I like the Robots for Deadlands :-*
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: former user on August 18, 2009, 03:22:19 PM
so what do we do then?

place a group order?
one for germany one for UK?

to be distributed at next con?
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Design 28 on August 18, 2009, 05:29:19 PM
Hi , i am Steve Harrison , & these figures are now avaiable from me at Design 28 , 7, Trumacar Lane , Heysham , Lancashire LA32SY , we will soon be adding some new figures to this range , & i can only thank everybody out there for there kind words & support , we can be contacted on , titusgroanbookshop@hotmail.co.uk or tel: 01524 852432 , many thanks once again , Steve
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: fastolfrus on August 18, 2009, 06:50:11 PM
Corking looking figures, looking forward to the next releases.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: former user on August 18, 2009, 07:06:34 PM
@design 28
would you mind to post pictures of the available range, please?
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Mancha on August 18, 2009, 08:39:54 PM
@design 28
would you mind to post pictures of the available range, please?

See the Frothers thread link, posted earlier:

http://www.frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2908
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: former user on August 18, 2009, 09:01:57 PM
thx mancha
I'm not blind

there seem to be more
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Mancha on August 18, 2009, 10:23:25 PM
thx mancha
I'm not blind

there seem to be more

As per my reading, he seems to be planning more, but the ones pictured in the Frothers thread probably constitute the "available range", pictures of which you requested.  I'll be happy to be proven wrong though.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: gamer Mac on August 19, 2009, 08:16:19 AM
I see I have been beaten to it.
Hi , i am Steve Harrison , & these figures are now avaiable from me at Design 28 , 7, Trumacar Lane , Heysham , Lancashire LA32SY , we will soon be adding some new figures to this range , & i can only thank everybody out there for there kind words & support , we can be contacted on , titusgroanbookshop@hotmail.co.uk or tel: 01524 852432 , many thanks once again , Steve
I received this very quick response from Steve.
“, there are 7 sets & they are £5.00 a set with 10% to be added for postage , we also have some new sets which will be avaiable very soon ,  our details are Design 28 , 7,Trumacar Lane , Heysham , Lancashire , LA32SY , many thanks once again , & if you leave your details we will add you to our mailing list & will let you know when new sets become available”
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Orctrader on August 21, 2009, 12:31:00 PM
I see I have been beaten to it.I received this very quick response from Steve.
“, there are 7 sets & they are £5.00 a set with 10% to be added for postage , we also have some new sets which will be avaiable very soon ,  our details are Design 28 , 7,Trumacar Lane , Heysham , Lancashire , LA32SY , many thanks once again , & if you leave your details we will add you to our mailing list & will let you know when new sets become available”


Anyone actually managed to buy these yet?

I sent an email a few days ago asking "how to pay..." but no response.  If others say "I've bought some..." then I'll assume rogue SPAM filter and try again.   :)
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: gamer Mac on August 21, 2009, 01:06:32 PM
That was going to be my next email question to him but I have not got around to it yet.
I will let you know if I get a reply.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Svennn on August 21, 2009, 01:20:06 PM
I ordered some yesterday and got them in this mornings post. Very nice they are too.

I paid by Paypal to titusgroanbookshop@hotmail.co.uk. Steve also accepts cheques made payable to "design 28 miniatures" at the address already posted.

The seven codes are:
V1 Victorian Gentlemen
V2 Iron Men
V3 Police Men
V4 Pinkertons
V5 Iron Men (2)
V6 Jack The Ripper
V7 Vampyre Hunters

All 4 figures per pack @ £5.00. Postage 10% UK, 15% Europe & 20% ROW.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: gamer Mac on August 21, 2009, 02:25:59 PM
I just had a reply
"Hi , yes we take PayPal or cheque , many thanks Steve "

But I see Svennn has beaten me to it again.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: gamer Mac on August 21, 2009, 02:40:48 PM
Ordered a couple of packs.
Will see how it goes
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Orctrader on August 21, 2009, 07:44:06 PM
Thanks men.

Just ordered the packs I wanted via PayPal.  (Fingers crossed.)
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on August 22, 2009, 05:44:36 PM
I ordered some yesterday and got them in this mornings post. Very nice they are too.

I paid by Paypal to titusgroanbookshop@hotmail.co.uk. Steve also accepts cheques made payable to "design 28 miniatures" at the address already posted.

The seven codes are:
V1 Victorian Gentlemen
V2 Iron Men
V3 Police Men
V4 Pinkertons
V5 Iron Men (2)
V6 Jack The Ripper
V7 Vampyre Hunters

All 4 figures per pack @ £5.00. Postage 10% UK, 15% Europe & 20% ROW.


Have you painted them yet and if not, why?  After all, you are the "Speed King" of the mini-painting world  lol

look forward to seeing them when you're done  ;)
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Malamute on August 22, 2009, 07:05:57 PM
Mine arrived today courtesy of Bago, and he only ordered his on thursday  :o ...and splendid chaps they are too. Especially the gent in fez and smoking jacket, (my favourite) and the two vampire hunters armed with wind up stake launchers. :)
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Thunderchicken on August 24, 2009, 11:34:13 AM
I recieved my robots today, lovely figures.

They'll be perfect as a repair crew for the GASLIGHT games.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: thejammedgatling on August 24, 2009, 01:36:33 PM
These do look very nice indeed. I especially like the vampire hunters.

Not that I'm too fussy but how big are these compared to some of the other ranges we use...Ironclad, Perry etc?
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Malamute on August 24, 2009, 01:48:08 PM
These do look very nice indeed. I especially like the vampire hunters.

Not that I'm too fussy but how big are these compared to some of the other ranges we use...Ironclad, Perry etc?

Perfect fit with Westwind, Perries etc.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Lowtardog on August 24, 2009, 02:12:58 PM
Havent seen the Vamp hunters?
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: former user on August 24, 2009, 03:50:56 PM
see
that's what I was talking about
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Svennn on August 24, 2009, 04:03:33 PM
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/V7VampyreHunters.gif)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/baby-being-fed.jpg)

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Orctrader on August 24, 2009, 04:12:24 PM
Mine arrived today.

Excellent Service.

Fantastic figures.

 :D
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: former user on August 24, 2009, 04:27:44 PM
thx

thanks
knew these, thought there might be others
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Lowtardog on August 24, 2009, 05:45:05 PM
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/V7VampyreHunters.gif)
 :D :D :D :D

Cheers  Svenn couldn`t see the wind up stake launchers on them? thought there must be more!
(http://www.bigtreehouse40plus.com/SA.jpg)

Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: gamer Mac on August 25, 2009, 08:48:19 AM
Received my order from Design 28. Very nice and very quick. Great service
Really characterful figures.
A wee bit bulkier than some others but not excessively so.
Very similar heights than other figures I have.
I ordered the Victorian gents and the vampire hunters

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/1912_25_08_09_9_37_09_0.JPG)

The whole lot together.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/1912_25_08_09_9_37_09_1.JPG)

With Artizan, Copplestone, Design 28, Perry, Pulp Figures and Bluemoon.
Looking forward to the future releases what ever they are.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: former user on August 25, 2009, 09:38:50 AM
thank you for the excellent service
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Lowtardog on August 25, 2009, 11:38:32 AM
They have a look of the Bobby Jackson B`hoys range sold by The Virtual Armchair General whihc is an often overlooked range of figures ideal for VSF etc.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on August 25, 2009, 11:42:42 AM
Thanks for the comparison pics, Gamer Mac! They seem to fit in perfectly with all my current figures  :D
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Jonas on August 26, 2009, 11:51:19 PM
I made an order but no reply, how long does it usually take this guy to reply? I mailed him sunday night.

Maybe he don't send outside UK?
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Svennn on August 27, 2009, 06:04:08 AM
All the above posts including my own were extremely quick service, its my guess the first you will hear of your order will be it hitting the floor after falling through your letterbox in the next day or so.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: Jonas on August 27, 2009, 06:08:12 PM
All the above posts including my own were extremely quick service, its my guess the first you will hear of your order will be it hitting the floor after falling through your letterbox in the next day or so.

no, the problem is I never got email response, so I have not paid yet or anything.
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: thejammedgatling on August 28, 2009, 08:36:22 AM
Received my order from Design 28. Very nice and very quick. Great service
Really characterful figures.
A wee bit bulkier than some others but not excessively so.
Very similar heights than other figures I have.
I ordered the Victorian gents and the vampire hunters



Thanks gamer Mac for the comparison shots
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: thebinmann on January 27, 2010, 08:19:19 PM
Hi

HAs anyone got any pics of the Iron men?

Thanks
Title: Re: Anyone know about these miniatures
Post by: twrchtrwyth on January 27, 2010, 10:27:36 PM
Hi

HAs anyone got any pics of the Iron men?

Thanks
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii318/twrchtrwyth/Modelau%20ar%20werth/5.gif)