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Title: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: goon3423 on April 27, 2021, 02:40:01 PM
Looks like Great Escape Games might finally be giving us some multi pose/part plastic Cowboys. Hopefully they'll be a lot of good options included.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: NickNascati on April 27, 2021, 02:52:05 PM
Wow, that would be amazing.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: commissarmoody on April 28, 2021, 10:51:31 AM
Ok, that might be cool if done right.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: 3Fingers2 on April 29, 2021, 05:20:31 PM
Pics are on their Facebook page .
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Harry Faversham on April 30, 2021, 02:33:46 AM
Ok, that might be cool if done right.

They are done right and look very cool indeed. I don't need any more Cowboys, but would definitely go for a couple of boxes of Plains Indians.

:-*
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Jagannath on May 01, 2021, 09:24:29 AM
This kit looks so good and is even more kitbashing fodder too. Quite excited about the prospect of combining this and stargrave kits.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Dags on May 01, 2021, 10:05:20 AM
The minis do little for me if I'm honest but I will pick up a box just for converting my Vesperados.... even the cow skull will be useful there  8)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: pauld on May 01, 2021, 10:27:42 AM
I've not had Cowboys since my Timpo days - I think that may soon change  :)

Bring on the empty horses!
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Cubs on May 01, 2021, 11:10:52 AM
Images from their FB page. Wild West gamers will have a field day with these no doubt, if only as spare bits for endless conversions.

(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/179230949_2215112321957391_5928707833616854178_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=qSXmCeEmvKwAX-FrCCP&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=074612cb1b17cdf317181fcfa87b79b6&oe=60B1A9AF)

(https://scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/179275544_2215112378624052_9156895005983347306_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=qc3rdlm1lZMAX-sbyfS&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&oh=667ce2a11346529ed0bf32eac14c3ac0&oe=60B2A302)

(https://scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/180208694_2215112358624054_2078761833975115174_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=Vs1joHYVQ7UAX-iZE7t&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&oh=c5ea6f7c0ec765757bb0df02a860df77&oe=60B3B648)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: pauld on May 01, 2021, 11:24:15 AM
Those sprues look great.

Love the cactus!
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: the commissar on May 01, 2021, 11:41:44 AM
I am sure I won't be the only person wondering how these will scale with the Stargrave plastics :)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Cubs on May 01, 2021, 12:22:24 PM
Those sprues look great.

Love the cactus!

I imagine plastic cactus sets like the Pegasus Models one will be very popular over the next few months.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Askellad on May 03, 2021, 12:08:12 PM
I am sure I won't be the only person wondering how these will scale with the Stargrave plastics :)

Oh no you are not the one ;)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 03, 2021, 03:22:44 PM
I am sure I won't be the only person wondering how these will scale with the Stargrave plastics :)
Just about to ask that.

Now is there a head that will do for Mark Sheppard?
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on May 03, 2021, 03:32:54 PM
Been waiting forever for someone to take the plunge on this stuff.  While I'm set on Cowboy miniatures I'll be picking up some for sure.  I do hope it succeeds and there is a mounted cowboy set planned - that's the real thing I'd be after.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Sir_Theo on May 03, 2021, 03:38:23 PM
The set looks great, possibly the sort of thing I'll buy 'just in case.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: mweaver on May 07, 2021, 01:48:05 AM
Excellent.  Will certainly pick up at least one box.

-Michael
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Pan Marek on May 08, 2021, 07:48:04 PM
The only question now is:   When are they going on sale?
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: sir_shvantselot on May 08, 2021, 09:23:19 PM
I’m thinking an undead zombie posse.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: RedDeadRevolver on May 15, 2021, 02:25:54 PM
The only question now is:   When are they going on sale?

According to the latest newsletter, presale starts “within the next 10 days.”
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: greatescapegames on May 15, 2021, 06:39:29 PM
Thanks folks. As said above, pre-order in the next 10 days, shipping from early June.

(https://www.greatescapegames.co.uk/uploads/GEG%20Plastics/Painted%20Mark.jpg)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Golgotha on May 15, 2021, 07:08:36 PM
This is fantastic news and about time - they look great too...

Can't wait to get some grubby paws on these partner.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: commanderkaiser on May 15, 2021, 07:57:24 PM
Really looking forward to these coming out. Wanted to get into some wild West gaming for some time and this is perfect.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: mweaver on May 21, 2021, 01:08:12 AM
They do look good!
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Oldgamer on May 24, 2021, 09:28:58 AM
These look very nice and are on my shopping list, l had not noticed these on the web elsewhere so a lucky spot on a board l do not usually visit!
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Jagannath on May 25, 2021, 10:44:09 AM
Up for preorder now for - I've snagged two packs, one destined for sci fi :)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: carlos marighela on May 25, 2021, 11:04:18 AM
Thanks folks. As said above, pre-order in the next 10 days, shipping from early June.

(https://www.greatescapegames.co.uk/uploads/GEG%20Plastics/Painted%20Mark.jpg)

Wow, someone’s gone totally gangsta/ Flavor Flave with that sheriff’s star. That’s a mighty impressive bit of bling.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Major_Gilbear on May 25, 2021, 12:45:27 PM
These look great - perfect for some not-Serenity/Firefly crews. B-)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on May 25, 2021, 02:23:42 PM
Wow, someone’s gone totally gangsta/ Flavor Flave with that sheriff’s star. That’s a mighty impressive bit of bling.

Yeah, luckily that's a bit on the sprue which can be ignored :D  That's definitely a bit too big, but perhaps it's just to be visible in case you're wearing it on the tabletop?
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Oldgamer on May 25, 2021, 03:25:07 PM
I was thinking of trimming the surrounding circle from the star to reduce it in size, it would make a great birthday badge though.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 25, 2021, 05:36:47 PM
Excellent.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: greatescapegames on May 25, 2021, 06:16:03 PM
Released on June 16th. https://www.greatescapegames.co.uk/online-store/dead-mans-hand-plastic-gunfighters
Thanks for the comments and support. This is the first of our plastic sets for Dead Man's Hand. Second set is in development now.
And we're already discussing whether the third set will be ******* or ********.

(https://www.greatescapegames.co.uk/uploads/DMH/DMHP001%20Front.jpg)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Harry Faversham on May 26, 2021, 10:22:12 AM
Make some Plains Indians, complete with a sprue to build an Indian campsite...
and the Wild Westworld will beat a path to yer door!

:-*
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: summsi on May 26, 2021, 12:20:29 PM
Apaches or Mexicans! ;D
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: robh on May 26, 2021, 12:21:25 PM
Civilians & Bystanders should be high on the priorities list. Every western town needs at least one old guy asleep in a rocking chair
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Pan Marek on May 26, 2021, 05:00:11 PM
And now for the bad news.......    the box of 10 figures will cost 15 pounds.  Which for us yanks is just over $21, or about $2.10/figure.  Not super expensive, but not a bargain either.  They're about 80 cents lower than say, Foundry per foot figure.  A comparison with Perry plastics reveals their foot figures come to about 80 cents each.

I'm still  getting a set because of the ability to create a custom figure, and frankly, for the cow skulls.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on May 26, 2021, 06:09:42 PM
Yeah, the price is not stellar - for plastics.  However, great metal figures are (minimum) around $3.50-4.00 a pop, so I can stomach half price - if I'm getting a lot of options.  Particularly for games (even old ones such as Legends of the Old West) where gangs and posses develop.  While most people don't go to that length, being able to build the same character with alternate weapons/etc. is a nice touch.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: mweaver on May 28, 2021, 02:06:11 AM
Is anyone going to be caring them in the U.S., early one?  Or should I go ahead and order from the old world?

So, what is the second set?   

I would enjoy civilians, but Mexicans would probably be my personal first choice for the next box.  (Hopefully not marketed as bandits). Vaqueros!  If so, maybe a head or two with the flat-crowned bolero type had?  Not all vaqueros wore sombreros, but they are ubiquitous on Mexican Western minis currently available.

-Michael
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: carlos marighela on May 28, 2021, 02:22:04 AM
Actually I’d happily go for some Mexican bandidos for Mex Rev. These chaps will be conversion donors  for my Matewan miners.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on May 28, 2021, 04:13:19 PM
Is anyone going to be caring them in the U.S., early one?  Or should I go ahead and order from the old world?

So, what is the second set?   

I would enjoy civilians, but Mexicans would probably be my personal first choice for the next box.  (Hopefully not marketed as bandits). Vaqueros!  If so, maybe a head or two with the flat-crowned bolero type had?  Not all vaqueros wore sombreros, but they are ubiquitous on Mexican Western minis currently available.

-Michael

Honestly you're normally better off ordering them from the island itself.  I find way too many US companies charge over the MSRP or conversion rate for most UK products (Nobleknight being the absolute worst).  Whereas I can order from, say, Northstar - and get the right price with comparable shipping, etc.

It's a shame there aren't more good U.S. retailer options for a lot of UK products.  If the conversion from pounds to dollars puts a product at, say, $28....the US retailers almost always charge $35-40 for the product, etc.  Buyer beware and all that.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: black hat miniatures on May 29, 2021, 09:10:32 AM
Honestly you're normally better off ordering them from the island itself.  I find way too many US companies charge over the MSRP or conversion rate for most UK products (Nobleknight being the absolute worst).  Whereas I can order from, say, Northstar - and get the right price with comparable shipping, etc.

It's a shame there aren't more good U.S. retailer options for a lot of UK products.  If the conversion from pounds to dollars puts a product at, say, $28....the US retailers almost always charge $35-40 for the product, etc.  Buyer beware and all that.

Shipping to the USA is VERY expensive - hence the markup by retailers - they have to cover their costs somehow....

Mike
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on May 29, 2021, 02:57:26 PM
EDIT: I'll take this post down to avoid derailing a thread about a cool product.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: greatescapegames on May 29, 2021, 06:39:37 PM
Badger Games and others will stock them in the US. We ship for free with orders over £50.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on May 29, 2021, 07:28:31 PM
Badger Games and others will stock them in the US. We ship for free with orders over £50.

Good to know.  I know of my large collection of 4Ground, almost all of it has been ordered directly from you guys with the large discount combos, etc.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: mweaver on May 29, 2021, 07:45:49 PM
Yes, thanks for the feedback everyone.  I may put together an order through GEG.  The shipping deal is tempting...

-Michael
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: mweaver on May 29, 2021, 08:07:44 PM
Well, that was easy... two boxes of the plastic GFs + some nice civilian packs did the trick.

I am really looking forward to playing with these multi-part plastic figures.  I love assembling these types of figures, and have been hoping for some Western multi-part kits for years.

-Michael
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Codsticker on June 05, 2021, 02:38:09 AM

And we're already discussing whether the third set will be ******* or ********.
Ooh I hope it's *******; nobody wants ********.
 ;D
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: mweaver on June 05, 2021, 02:39:35 PM
Hey, speak for yourself, Codsticker.  Personally, I would love to have ********.  But I have heard a credible rumor it's ********.

-Michael
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on June 09, 2021, 02:33:02 AM
Don't lie dude, you used to rail endlessly against the idea of **********s showing up on your Old West table.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: ced1106 on June 13, 2021, 09:52:17 PM
> I'm still  getting a set because of the ability to create a custom figure, and frankly, for the cow skulls.

There's one rope, cactus, and cow skull per sprue. You also get little tiny sheriff's badges and holsters, which you can use on other miniatures as well. (Harrowed Deadlands deputies, anyone?)

A custom figure is the sprue's strength. If you have a posse and can't find a non-sprue miniature for it, see if you can build it from this set.

On Dakka, Orlando posted a Wargames review of the set, which includes a pic of the sprue:
https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/great-escape-games-dead-mans-hand-plastic-gunfighters/
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Codsticker on June 13, 2021, 11:39:12 PM
Interesting sculpting of the eyes. At first I thought they were wearing masks a la the Lone Ranger. Looks like they may be easier to paint; some dude like Cubs or Dags will be wet blending the irises on them. lol
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Blackwolf on June 14, 2021, 12:41:16 AM
These are great,all sorts of conversions are possible!
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: pinstrpepete on June 14, 2021, 08:12:28 AM
Oh, these look great.

I actually came to this part of the forum looking for ideas for models that could be used to make something in the theme of Hunt: Showdown... these are perfect.

Really look forward to the next sets.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: carlos marighela on June 14, 2021, 09:19:27 AM
Interesting sculpting of the eyes. At first I thought they were wearing masks a la the Lone Ranger. Looks like they may be easier to paint; some dude like Cubs or Dags will be wet blending the irises on them. lol

Nah those are definitely horn-rimmed glasses. Can’t wait to put together a posse of librarians and maiden aunts.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Jagannath on June 14, 2021, 12:34:11 PM
Got my dispatch email this morning - really excited for these. Looking forward to mixing them with stargrave too and seeing how that works.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: YPU on June 14, 2021, 12:47:37 PM

There's one rope, cactus, and cow skull per sprue. You also get little tiny sheriff's badges and holsters, which you can use on other miniatures as well. (Harrowed Deadlands deputies, anyone?)


The price seems quite competitive as well, my old plans of doing a deadlands great rail wars game suddenly seem a lot more within budget.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on June 14, 2021, 08:03:55 PM
I just ordered two boxes from Northstar.  For those in the U.S. two boxes came to $51.00 shipped.  So, not some amazing deal, but completely reasonable considering the amount of work you'll get out of this set.

If we're fortunate enough and additional kits are smartly designed...(assuming they occur) you'd likely be able to start swapping between most kits for extended variety.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Codsticker on June 14, 2021, 08:50:10 PM
Can’t wait to put together a posse of librarians and maiden aunts.
Lulzzz... lol

If I had a wish it would be that there was a second pair of legs in chaps, with fringes.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Jagannath on June 15, 2021, 11:58:12 AM
Preorder arrived - will try and put pics up later but they're absolutely ace. A really crisp kit - one of the better non-GW sprues I've seen SHould scale well with Stargrave I think. They'll also scale OK with with Fireforge living dead I think - so a little bit of greenstuff work to match the sleeves will give you zombie cowboys pretty easily. Plenty of kit stuff to kitbash with metals here too. Ace.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: mweaver on June 15, 2021, 06:12:25 PM
Excellent to hear you have the set in hand and are quite pleased Jagganath.  Mine have been shipped, but have a ways to travel, especially considering these still-troubled times.  I am really looking forward to their arrival.

-Michael
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Jagannath on June 16, 2021, 10:04:23 AM
I've now played with them a bit more and the kit is good. If you're OK patching and tweaking with greenstuff you can get some really nice naturalistic poses - I'll post one up later.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Dags on June 16, 2021, 11:30:58 AM
A set just arrived.....   nicely done - good sprues with, at a quick glance, minimal clean up required. Cracking service from GEG too  8)

As I said earlier I'll be using it mostly for the bits rather than the minis - got plenty of cowboys already - and, apart from the previously mentioned oversized sheriff's badges, all look usable.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: ced1106 on June 16, 2021, 11:37:13 AM
Pics are a little fuzzy, but got a preview sprue, and painted the heads. Each sprue has 11 heads, 5 upper body, and 5 lower body. So, since each box has two sprues (?), you can make ten figures from the box with unique heads.

(https://www.dakkadakka.com/s/i/at/2021/6/16/c4e919744569c5d1d7278bdc04aa6885_66741.jpg__thumb)

(https://www.dakkadakka.com/s/i/at/2021/6/16/97848f3e73be078453b4420dae4dbe26_66741.jpg__thumb)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: mweaver on June 16, 2021, 02:08:48 PM
All those heads lying around is a little disconcerting, Ced!   :o

-Michael
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: fastolfrus on June 18, 2021, 09:24:31 AM
For a moment I thought you'd done a batch of "buried up to their neck in sand, near the ant hill" markers
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: ced1106 on June 19, 2021, 05:01:05 AM
Still working on it (that's putty that's holding them together  ~8)

I assembled some cowboys based on what poses would round out my collection. Other metal figures are Pinnacle Entertainment Game's "7th Gun" figures, GEG's "Cowboys" figures, and Reaper's Chronoscope figures.

Hope you guys get some ideas so you can paint them up faster and better!

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2021_06/DSC04347.thumb.JPG.35d28bb317d619882b96b6deaa02f5a5.JPG)

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2021_06/DSC04348.thumb.JPG.47cc8f53af7fb0cc4f31e22c9dd5baba.JPG)

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2021_06/DSC04349.thumb.JPG.129184b469f332605097009122030692.JPG)

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2021_06/DSC04350.thumb.JPG.8ec9b0a1d15f666c4ea255325751066d.JPG)

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2021_06/DSC04352.thumb.JPG.89a81ffa1def939ac079d6594e8e898c.JPG)

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2021_06/DSC04354.thumb.JPG.31bb6bda34802b9af9ac8f8aeebbff7e.JPG)

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2021_06/DSC04355.thumb.JPG.057a3e5cd4ccb1cacf67e2c6df0b34f2.JPG)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 19, 2021, 07:09:21 AM
Looking forward to these (in an order from NorthStar with the Revenants).

So, is there a head suitable to represent Mark Sheppard?
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Dags on June 24, 2021, 04:12:30 PM
Well they did exactly what I wanted them to....



(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51267350057_76c3dfc0d6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7jz3z)

Legs fit as well

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51268820104_2a646e7906_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7s73d)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Jagannath on June 24, 2021, 05:00:16 PM
Ahaha those are so so good!
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Cat on June 24, 2021, 05:28:26 PM
Ay Yi Yi, Vesperados!

I have a box on order at the FLGS, let's see if they work as I'm hoping...
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Dr Mathias on June 24, 2021, 07:08:00 PM
Well they did exactly what I wanted them to....


Amazing, simply amazing.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Gun bunny on June 25, 2021, 04:33:30 AM
VESPARADOS :D :D :D

Well they did exactly what I wanted them to....



(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51267350057_76c3dfc0d6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7jz3z)

Legs fit as well

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51268820104_2a646e7906_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7s73d)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Oldgamer on June 25, 2021, 08:38:59 AM
How do these match up with the Knuckleduster 32mm figures?
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: YPU on June 25, 2021, 08:43:00 AM
Those metals and plastics mix perfectly, and the pun is glorious. Full marks and bonus credits.  lol
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Dags on June 25, 2021, 09:22:11 AM
the pun is glorious.

Can't take credit for that; all credit belongs to the man who came up with this many years ago...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49332991147_235d8f58a8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iaotwT)

I'm simply weird enough to know a sculptor barking enough to make them  8)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: AKULA on June 25, 2021, 10:32:00 AM
Can someone with a sprue tell me how tall the finished figures are...say from soles of their boots to eye level?

Might have another use for them  :)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Jagannath on June 25, 2021, 11:07:09 AM
Dont have a ruler to hand but they scale perfectly with Aritizan cowboys. What user are you thinking? I have so many kits for kitbashing I might be able to tell you if it'll work
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: v_lazy_dragon on June 25, 2021, 11:32:35 AM
Dont have a ruler to hand but they scale perfectly with Aritizan cowboys. What user are you thinking? I have so many kits for kitbashing I might be able to tell you if it'll work
Not the original poster, but I'd be very interested how well they match up with the WA Resistance fighters
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: AKULA on June 25, 2021, 11:40:00 AM
Dont have a ruler to hand but they scale perfectly with Aritizan cowboys. What user are you thinking? I have so many kits for kitbashing I might be able to tell you if it'll work

I’m not looking to use with cowboys at all...completely different genre.

If you’ve got a crooked dice figure to hand, that would be a good benchmark though.

 :)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Jagannath on June 25, 2021, 06:02:19 PM
Absolutely perfect with the crooked dice I have (the not Centurions) - would work for bits conversion. They’d kitbash nicely with the Wargames Atlantic resistance too - even more plastic pulp options. They’re a touch off the stargrave minis (a little less chunky) but still fairly easily workable especially head and arm swaps.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: AKULA on June 25, 2021, 06:39:54 PM
Thanks, good to know  :)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: ced1106 on June 30, 2021, 08:43:47 AM
Review posted on RPG.net :
https://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/18/18968.phtml

(https://i.imgur.com/nlvaMFyl.jpg)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Elbows on July 01, 2021, 02:09:07 AM
Got mine, and they're excellent looking.  Not planning on building them too soon - but I think it's a great purchase.  As I'd argued in other threads/discussions for years...I was always shocked a generic multi-part cowboy box didn't exist....so GEG has stepped up.  It's a smart move, I believe.

As someone who sees a lot of people playing Old West games and with many new players showing up, this box just became the starter package - regardless of the rules you're using.  I'd recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone starting OW gaming.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: CapnJim on July 03, 2021, 01:17:20 AM
Got mine the other day.  Assembled 5 today - the rest will get assembled this weekend, and the whole lot will get primed straightaway after that.  I'll post pics of them once painted up.

And I'll measure one or 2 up for you AKULA, if you still want actual measurements......
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: AKULA on July 03, 2021, 05:52:16 AM
And I'll measure one or 2 up for you AKULA, if you still want actual measurements......

If you wouldn’t mind mate, that would be great...so many ideas about how to use these, and none of them involve cowboys  :D
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: CapnJim on July 03, 2021, 10:40:52 PM
Okay.  I finished assembling all 10 of Great Escape Game's (GEG) plastic cowboys.  I measured the standing figures, and they measure just about 28mm to their eyes.  I also kit-bashed a couple, using Wargames Atlantic (WA) French Resistance fighters' bodies.  I took a shot of 2 of the GEG cowboys, with the 2 WA/GEG kit-bashed figures, and a Crooked Dice figure (I only have the modern US police...).  The figs in the pic below are, left to right:

1.  GEG plastic cowboy, straight from the box.
2.  A kit-bashed fig.  WA plastic French fighter body, with GEG head and cowboy shotgun arms.  The arms fit fine, but the head took just a bit of minor surgery to fit the body.
3.  GEG plastic cowboy, again, straight from the box.
4.  Another kit-bashed figure.  WA plastic French fighter body, pointing arm, and head, with GEG pistol arm.
5.  A Crooked Dice police officer.

I must say, I really enjoyed assembling these figs.  I have 10 completely different poses.  Just gotta finish prepping and priming, then get them painted up.  I'll post pics after they are done with painting.
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: Codsticker on July 04, 2021, 01:25:40 AM
Those plastic cowboys look very crisp and nice. It sounds like the GEG and WA use different methods of mounting the heads on the torsos?
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: CapnJim on July 04, 2021, 01:32:34 AM
Those plastic cowboys look very crisp and nice. It sounds like the GEG and WA use different methods of mounting the heads on the torsos?

Yes, they do.  The GEG cowboys use the same way Warlord does, with the bottom of the neck a bit rounded that fits into a little well on the body.  WA uses a flat-top neck as part of the body, and the head fits on accordingly.  Just had to take the Xacto knife to the GEG head, and do a little shaping to fit the neck on the WA bodies.     
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: AKULA on July 04, 2021, 06:35:34 AM
Thank you Jim for measuring them, and the photos - they look perfect for what I have in mind

 8)
Title: Re: Multi part plastic Cowboys?!?!
Post by: CapnJim on July 04, 2021, 03:53:57 PM
Thank you Jim for measuring them, and the photos - they look perfect for what I have in mind

 8)

No worries.  Glad I could help!