Will there be a Barsoom gaming/minis craze after the movie?

[Cherno]

Very hard to say if there will be a Barsoom gaming craze after the movie is released. First of all, as we all know, such projects can take several months or even years to complete, and that doesn't even take into account that a great deal of specific miniatures would have to be made first. So even if the movie is a big success (at least for fans), we probably won't see an immediate impact in the weeks post-release. I also don't think that there'll be a licensed miniatures game as the case was with Lord of the Rings and Games Workshop, so by default any gaming projects would be adaptions of existing or upcoming rulesets, which might be off-putting for those hobbyists that don't like to tinker with houserules, custom army lists and so on. Personally, I would really like to see the movie succeed and maybe even warrant some non-direct-to-DVD sequels. One thing I can say is that if it doesn't bomb, there will probably be a board game based on the movie (hopefully made by Fantasy Flight Games) with plastic miniatures that could be used.

[gloriousbattle]

One thing I can say is that if it doesn't bomb, there will probably be a board game based on the movie (hopefully made by Fantasy Flight Games) with plastic miniatures that could be used.

That's all I'm askin'.  I have painted the minis from such games in the past, and, if it hit that level of popularity, it would probably see some minis games from a few smaller press companies.

And me and my Peter Pig / Black Hat Tharks will be there awaitin'.

Hey, that's an idea!  Since Black Hat is on this list, I hereby put out the call for a set of Barsoom minis rules, with some light roleplaying as well.

[The Dozing Dragon]

McDonalds or Burger King will hopefully create a cheap source of VSF bits for years to come............only problem being eating the food in the first place 

[Mo]

What is needed is a few more options for Mars flyers. Parroom has one or two and I think Recreational Conflict has a small one, but I'd love to see some variances on the designs.

Marc

[Doomsdave]

What is needed is a few more options for Mars flyers. Parroom has one or two and I think Recreational Conflict has a small one, but I'd love to see some variances on the designs.

Marc

They're pretty easy to make, even I can do it and I have Ham Hands:

[sculptingfool]

There's lots of Barsoomian stuff here (http://tinminis.com/).

[gloriousbattle]

There's lots of Barsoomian stuff here (http://tinminis.com/).

Cool.  I do 15mm Barsoom, but that white ape might scale well with the one from the movie.

[warrenpeace]

And maybe people can dredge up copies of the old SPI game and sell on eBay:

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3369/john-carter-warlord-of-mars

Reviews say the combat system in that old game was not very good, but that it was useful as a structured adventure system and guide to the Barsoom of the ERB books.

[gloriousbattle]

And maybe people can dredge up copies of the old SPI game and sell on eBay:

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3369/john-carter-warlord-of-mars

Reviews say the combat system in that old game was not very good, but that it was useful as a structured adventure system and guide to the Barsoom of the ERB books.

Haven't looked at that in many years.  Must do so this weekend.

Thanks