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Offline Predatorpt

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Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« on: 04 January 2013, 01:03:48 AM »
I was never a big fan of the Skinnies minis in their original Starship Troopers version, but these new ones are great looking:





http://www.rebelminis.com/vainboxset.html

In Rebel Minis's own words:

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These are the old heavy Armored Skinnies from Mongoose with new heads by Sandra Garrity :)

We are in the process of adding more to the Valonian lines like speeder bikes, heavy weapons and more… I'll have more updates soon.

from: http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=290521

It's very nice to see new aliens on the market, even if they are on the wrong side of the Atlantic  :'(

Offline tnjrp

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #1 on: 04 January 2013, 06:31:53 AM »
Luckily they aren't so interesting I would really be butt-hurt for not really being able to get them... Except by paying through the nose and they definitely aren't nice enough for an extra 30% on top.

Offline white knight

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #2 on: 04 January 2013, 09:22:35 AM »
They make me think of old school Eldar. Which might be good for someone wanting to add something new to such a force.

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #3 on: 04 January 2013, 12:47:36 PM »
I think they look pretty nice :)

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #4 on: 04 January 2013, 12:59:41 PM »
Planet of the apes Eldar style  :( :(
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Offline pocoloco

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #5 on: 04 January 2013, 01:06:29 PM »
Planet of the apes Eldar style  :( :(

Hehe, well said. Quite classic looks indeed.

Offline Love_the_Lash

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #6 on: 04 January 2013, 01:41:15 PM »
I have the unreleased last version of the skinnies which were bein worked on before the game fell over and they are gorgeous models (I need to find someone who can make ome nice recasts for me), these however I also like a lot ( I think th new heads add to them)

Offline dijit

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #7 on: 04 January 2013, 04:31:07 PM »
I quite like them and it's nice to see more 28mm aliens. I hope they produce a full range, 28mm is woefully sort of full ranges of aliens that aren't fantasy archetypes dressed up.

Offline rob_the_robgoblin

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #8 on: 04 January 2013, 04:36:53 PM »
The skinnies range was great and very diverse! These new heads are lovely as well...

Very tempting!

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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #9 on: 04 January 2013, 05:05:02 PM »
Great figures!  I like what Rebel is up to with 28mm.
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Re: Valorian Empire - new 28mm aliens from Rebel Minis
« Reply #10 on: 06 January 2013, 08:55:02 PM »
Thanks guys: Here is the Heavy Weapons set:




We should have the Light Speeder converted over soon.

@Love the Lash- drop me an email and I will take a look at them. If they are not infringing on Sony's IP, I might be able to release them.

 

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