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Title: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 08, 2010, 12:47:01 PM: Does any one know who would make suitable beastmenesq miniatures for use with a WFB beast men army, I am particularly interested in Minotaurs, and centaurs, that could be converted, but anything even vaguely similar would be great.

Cheers all!
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: rob_alderman on May 08, 2010, 02:43:21 PM: Mega Miniatures have some very nice Bob Olley sculpted Beastmen.

I think Essex Miniatures have some too.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Spong on May 08, 2010, 03:10:03 PM: Check out the Beastman showcase on Frother's:

http://www.frothersunite.com/files/rob/Bmsc/Bmsc1.htm (http://www.frothersunite.com/files/rob/Bmsc/Bmsc1.htm)
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Arthadan on May 08, 2010, 11:49:03 PM: Otherworld Miniatures has three centaurs and a realistic minotaur:

(http://www.otherworld.me.uk/images/centaur1paint1.jpg)

And Heresy has these:
(http://www.heresyminiatures.com/images/hm001_1.jpg)
(http://www.heresyminiatures.com/images/hh017_2.jpg)

Then you have Scibor Miniatures' minotaurs, Avatars of War has another and there are many more out there.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: bc99 on May 09, 2010, 12:02:40 AM: Can always search for "Broo" from the heroquest game.

http://toys.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=broo&_sacat=220&_odkw=broo&_osacat=0&bkBtn=&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Vongoosewink on May 09, 2010, 03:49:40 AM: Crocodile Games has just released some greek Minotaurs and Satyrs.

(http://www.crocodilegames.com/secure/items/WGO-707.jpg)

(http://www.crocodilegames.com/secure/items/WGO-706.jpg)

(http://www.crocodilegames.com/secure/items/WGO-304.jpg)

(http://www.crocodilegames.com/secure/items/WGO-112.jpg)

http://www.crocodilegames.com/ (http://www.crocodilegames.com/)
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 09, 2010, 11:54:04 AM: Awesome guys!

There is some fantastic stuff here that I just had no idea about!
:o

Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Onebigriver on May 09, 2010, 12:37:14 PM: East Riding have some beastmen and centaurs:

http://shop.eastridingminiatures.co.uk/beastmen-151-c.asp

Eureka have centaurs as well as the satyrs mentioned in the showcase:

http://www.fighting15sshop.co.uk/centaurs-423-c.asp

Baker Company have beastmen:

http://bakercompany.co.uk/shop/fantasy-range/fan02
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 09, 2010, 12:40:13 PM: Quote from: Onebigriver on May 09, 2010, 12:37:14 PM

Baker Company have beastmen:
http://bakercompany.co.uk/shop/fantasy-range/fan02

These are cool! 8)

Cheers again.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Spong on May 09, 2010, 12:55:21 PM: I'd been waiting for the Crocodile Games minotaurs but now I'm looking at them painted in their store I'm not so sure about them - I may still get them though. I have a very specific idea of how minotaurs should look and although we're spoilt for choice on minotaur minis from a host of manufacturers there isn't really one which hits the nail on the head for me. I think I prefer the overall design of the Scibor and Avatar's of War minotaurs but they have hooves!

I think they should have human feet, not hooves - I can think of maybe two or three manufacturers who produce them with humanoid feet including the newly released Crocodile Games ones, most designers seem to prefer hooves, even in 2d art or video game models hooves appear to be the standard.
Bodywise I think they should have a stocky, muscular build, perhaps with a bit of a belly.
Also they need a head and horns which are proportionate - many minotaur miniatures seem to have heads and/or horns which are way to large or small. It also seems to be quite a skill to get the horns to look right in such a way that they appear to be growing out of the skull rather than just stuck on.
Weird looking faces or overall cartooniness also seems to be a common problem. I'm not too bothered about oversized weapons as these can always be swapped out.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: rob_alderman on May 09, 2010, 01:08:43 PM: I like the first wargods minotaur with flail, but the other minotaur, with the axe, looks like his head is too big.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 09, 2010, 01:28:46 PM: I love the Heresy Minotaur!

That is a must have for me, exactly as I want a minotaur to be.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Spong on May 09, 2010, 01:42:34 PM: Quote from: rob_alderman on May 09, 2010, 01:08:43 PM
I like the first wargods minotaur with flail, but the other minotaur, with the axe, looks like his head is too big.

On closer inspection I agree with you, its the axe guy who bothers me, the flail one is spot on. I think I'll be getting him at some point.

Edit: Actually it may just be the angle on the official pics, found these on the Crocodile Games forums and they show a few other angles and show the axe guy side-by-side with the flail guy:

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/roosnam2537/Titan%20warband/minotaurs/SDC10315.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/roosnam2537/Titan%20warband/minotaurs/SDC10314-1.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4145376953_aa5930224e.jpg)

http://www.crocodilegames.com/newforum/index.php?showtopic=4982 (http://www.crocodilegames.com/newforum/index.php?showtopic=4982)

http://www.crocodilegames.com/newforum/index.php?showtopic=4980 (http://www.crocodilegames.com/newforum/index.php?showtopic=4980)
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: thebinmann on May 09, 2010, 02:08:18 PM: Slight off topic but are there any mutant figs out there similar to the old citadel chaos thugs?
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Remington on May 09, 2010, 02:16:50 PM: And isn't this a brilliant Beastman character?

(http://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/1up/products/circle-orboros/warbeasts/gnarlhorn-satyr.png)

That's the Satyr from Hordes by privateer press.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 09, 2010, 02:49:21 PM: Quote from: Remington on May 09, 2010, 02:16:50 PM
And isn't this a brilliant Beastman character?

(http://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/1up/products/circle-orboros/warbeasts/gnarlhorn-satyr.png)

That's the Satyr from Hordes by privateer press.

I have to agree, :-* he is ace, not sure how big he is though?

Still want it though!
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 09, 2010, 02:53:37 PM: Quote from: thebinmann on May 09, 2010, 02:08:18 PM
Slight off topic but are there any mutant figs out there similar to the old citadel chaos thugs?

Not sure what the old chaos thugs look like... found this on heresyhttp://www.heresyminiatures.com (http://www.heresyminiatures.com)
(http://www.heresyminiatures.com/images/hm017_sizecomp.jpg)

Any use?
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Remington on May 09, 2010, 02:56:26 PM: Quote from: alone_withmyaxe on May 09, 2010, 02:49:21 PM
I have to agree, :-* he is ace, not sure how big he is though?

Still want it though!

He costs 27 euros... I am guessing he is big! :)

Oooh, there is also this one by the same company...

(http://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/1up/products/circle-orboros/warbeasts/shadowhorn-satyr.png)

He seems to be throwing a fit! :) "I WANT IT!ARRRR!"
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 09, 2010, 03:03:19 PM: Quote from: Remington on May 09, 2010, 02:56:26 PM
He costs 27 euros... I am guessing he is big! :)

Oooh, there is also this one by the same company...

(http://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/1up/products/circle-orboros/warbeasts/shadowhorn-satyr.png)

He seems to be throwing a fit! :) "I WANT IT!ARRRR!"

There is a load that are too cool 8)

~~Know a UK supplier?~~

Scratch that.

I have found them on
http://www.maelstromgames.co.uk (http://www.maelstromgames.co.uk)

And here
http://www.arcaneminiatures.co.uk (http://www.arcaneminiatures.co.uk)
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: rob_alderman on May 09, 2010, 03:13:02 PM: http://www.arcaneminiatures.co.uk/hordes-miniatures.asp

http://www.wargamesworkshop.com/

:)
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 09, 2010, 03:18:21 PM: Quote from: rob_alderman on May 09, 2010, 03:13:02 PM
http://www.arcaneminiatures.co.uk/hordes-miniatures.asp

http://www.wargamesworkshop.com/

:)

Thanks for this,
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: thebinmann on May 09, 2010, 03:22:36 PM: Like this:

http://www.solegends.com/citcat88/0213rocthugs.jpg

Esp looking for eyes on stalks

Thanks
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Remington on May 09, 2010, 03:26:07 PM: By the way... Hordes Satyrs seem to be standing on a 50mm base and are about 75mm tall... That according to google.
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: Arthadan on May 10, 2010, 10:43:53 AM: Blacktree Miniatures (http://www.blacktreedesign.com/uk/home.php?cat=2359) has some beastmen:

(http://www.blacktreedesign.com/uk/images/P/hm1150.jpg)
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on May 10, 2010, 07:54:40 PM: Quote from: Arthadan on May 10, 2010, 10:43:53 AM
Blacktree Miniatures (http://www.blacktreedesign.com/uk/home.php?cat=2359) has some beastmen:

(http://www.blacktreedesign.com/uk/images/P/hm1150.jpg)

Cool,

Some more must haves!

Thanks
Title: Re: Non GW beastmen minatures
Post by: rob_alderman on May 10, 2010, 09:33:35 PM: Here's a direct link.

http://www.blacktreedesign.com/uk/home.php?cat=2359