*

Recent Topics

Author Topic: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?  (Read 3827 times)

Offline metalface13

  • Scientist
  • Posts: 234
Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« on: 03 March 2021, 03:01:02 AM »
I got thinking about This Is Not A Test and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (hey, they've got similar acronyms TNT and TMNT) and that then got me thinking about the TMNT rpg from the '80s and its wacky supplements, After the Bomb, Roadhogs, Mutants in Space, etc. Then I got thinking about it would be cool to do a mutant warband for TNT with anthropomorphic TMNT-style mutants. Anyone have any suggestions for minis?

I saw there was a kickstarter for NoMad minis by Old Gamers Workshop. Do they sell any of the minis they've already produced? Or is there a late back for their most recent kickstarter?

Online Pattus Magnus

  • Scatterbrained Genius
  • Posts: 3140
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #1 on: 03 March 2021, 05:07:33 PM »
The game Albedo Combat Patrol has a dedicated line of anthropomorphic animal figures that might fit your project. They also make separate head packs that you could use to convert humans into anthropomorphic mutant critters.

https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/epages/950003459.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950003459/Products/ACPA01

I know I’ve seen “not ninja turtles” in 28mm somewhere, but can’t recall which manufacturer has them...

There are also a few anthropomorphic critters scattered through Reaper Miniatures’ lines (Skraw the Armadillon, and a few apes with guns).

Seems like a cool project, good luck on the hunt!

Offline metalface13

  • Scientist
  • Posts: 234
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #2 on: 03 March 2021, 07:43:53 PM »
Interesting. The models look a bit uniform military but I'm going to check them out more. After posting i remembered Drowned Earth has anthropomorphic mutants, but then come in packs mixed with humans.

Offline Randall

  • Student
  • Posts: 16
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #3 on: 03 March 2021, 08:37:01 PM »
There are options out there, but miniatures are scattered across multiple manufacturers.

For example, Crooked Dice has Simian Minions here and here. They also have Beast Men here and here.

There's also Eureka Miniatures' Boiler Suit Apes, and I think some options from Pond Wars could work.

As Pattus Magnus mentions, there are minis to be found at Reaper Miniatures, but some might require converting depending what you're looking for. I like some of their sci-fi dinosaurs, like this one and this one.

Edit: I fixed some of the links in the text above. Also, I should've mentioned that none of the above are strictly post-apocalyptic, but they are anthropomorphic and could generally work.  :)
« Last Edit: 03 March 2021, 08:41:25 PM by Randall »

Offline Mr. White

  • Mastermind
  • Posts: 1643
    • Wyrd Stones and Tackle Zones
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #4 on: 03 March 2021, 08:44:18 PM »
What about taking plastic minis like Frostgrave's Gnolls, Ghost Archipelago's Snake Men, or the Wargames Atlantic Lizardmen and adding firearms to them?
« Last Edit: 03 March 2021, 08:48:33 PM by Jack Hooligan »

Offline CookAndrewB

  • Mastermind
  • Posts: 1734
    • 3d designs can be found at Thingiverse
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #5 on: 03 March 2021, 09:02:57 PM »
Check out the Mutant Meyhem line from https://dark-platypus.com/shop/rpg-shop/miniatures/mutant-mayhem-minis/

Bombshell Minis also has a number of anthropomorphic sci-fi options https://bombshellminis.com/

Offline metalface13

  • Scientist
  • Posts: 234
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #6 on: 03 March 2021, 10:02:17 PM »
What about taking plastic minis like Frostgrave's Gnolls, Ghost Archipelago's Snake Men, or the Wargames Atlantic Lizardmen and adding firearms to them?

I guess I'd like a diverse group of minis representing several species.

Offline metalface13

  • Scientist
  • Posts: 234
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #7 on: 03 March 2021, 10:03:08 PM »
There are options out there, but miniatures are scattered across multiple manufacturers.

For example, Crooked Dice has Simian Minions here and here. They also have Beast Men here and here.

There's also Eureka Miniatures' Boiler Suit Apes, and I think some options from Pond Wars could work.

As Pattus Magnus mentions, there are minis to be found at Reaper Miniatures, but some might require converting depending what you're looking for. I like some of their sci-fi dinosaurs, like this one and this one.

I don't really want a Planet of the Apes vibe, but thanks for pointing those out. Those reaper dino guys are pretty good. I saw some space mouslings too, but they looked like little GW space marines in their armor and backpacks.

Edit: I fixed some of the links in the text above. Also, I should've mentioned that none of the above are strictly post-apocalyptic, but they are anthropomorphic and could generally work.  :)

Offline metalface13

  • Scientist
  • Posts: 234
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #8 on: 03 March 2021, 10:03:38 PM »
Check out the Mutant Meyhem line from https://dark-platypus.com/shop/rpg-shop/miniatures/mutant-mayhem-minis/

Bombshell Minis also has a number of anthropomorphic sci-fi options https://bombshellminis.com/

Thanks for pointing those out. I have seen some of those Bombshell minis, some of those are pretty good.

Offline Ultravanillasmurf

  • Elder God
  • Posts: 10274
    • Ultravanillasmurf
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #9 on: 03 March 2021, 10:45:23 PM »
On the subject of Crooked Dice, there is also the Grandville range.
https://crooked-dice.co.uk/product-category/grandville/
More Steampunk anthropomorphic than post apocalypse but worth a look.

The Killers and Mastock might be of use.


Offline metalface13

  • Scientist
  • Posts: 234
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #10 on: 04 March 2021, 09:20:14 PM »
The game Albedo Combat Patrol has a dedicated line of anthropomorphic animal figures that might fit your project. They also make separate head packs that you could use to convert humans into anthropomorphic mutant critters.

https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/epages/950003459.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950003459/Products/ACPA01

I know I’ve seen “not ninja turtles” in 28mm somewhere, but can’t recall which manufacturer has them...

There are also a few anthropomorphic critters scattered through Reaper Miniatures’ lines (Skraw the Armadillon, and a few apes with guns).

Seems like a cool project, good luck on the hunt!

The Sally 4th site was loading weird for me when I click your link, then I realized I was trying to view the mobile site on my deskop, managed to find the page itself and there's more options for the Albedo Combat Patrol then I realized. 

Offline metalface13

  • Scientist
  • Posts: 234
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #11 on: 04 March 2021, 09:24:02 PM »
In case anyone else is wondering I found some more options:

Interloper Miniatures: There's some rabbits, pigs in space and roosters
https://interloperminiatures.com/minis/

Khurasan has some armadillos, dino-men and some tiger people in power armor
https://khurasanminiatures.tripod.com/28mmscifi.html

Drowned Earth: All the factions have a mix of humans and anthropomorphic animals
https://thedrownedearth.com/shop/factions/

Offline Manchu

  • Mad Scientist
  • Posts: 682
    • Life on Jasoom?
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #12 on: 10 March 2021, 05:23:40 AM »
Interesting. The models look a bit uniform military but I'm going to check them out more. After posting i remembered Drowned Earth has anthropomorphic mutants, but then come in packs mixed with humans.
Not necessarily a bad thing!

In your own example, you cited TMNT — which iconically features anthropomorphic (mutant) animals interacting with normal (“normal”?) humans.

I can do you one better. Are you familiar with the Mutant Year Zero RPG/video game setting? It is explicitly Post Apoc and there are plenty of anthropomorphic animal characters.



The main characters of the MYZ video game (which is excellent btw, and essentially a digital minis game) features an anthropomorphic duck and warthog as the main characters:



Come to think of it, the MYZ RPG books constitute an incredible ready-made “campaign setting” for miniatures gaming with This Is Not A Test.

Offline metalface13

  • Scientist
  • Posts: 234
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #13 on: 11 March 2021, 03:12:13 AM »
Yes, I have heard of Mutant Year Zero but I haven't played it myself. Sounds like somebody should make minis for it :)

Offline Manchu

  • Mad Scientist
  • Posts: 682
    • Life on Jasoom?
Re: Post Apocalyptic Anthropomorphic Minis?
« Reply #14 on: 11 March 2021, 04:02:25 AM »
Drowned Earth = a good start!

 

Related Topics

  Subject / Started by Replies Last post
34 Replies
15026 Views
Last post 15 January 2016, 11:37:36 PM
by von Lucky
0 Replies
1525 Views
Last post 29 June 2015, 01:52:33 AM
by Marauderman
11 Replies
3880 Views
Last post 15 July 2021, 09:00:09 AM
by Brummie Thug
3 Replies
2159 Views
Last post 06 April 2021, 09:03:57 AM
by Wampley
5 Replies
3202 Views
Last post 28 October 2024, 08:58:51 PM
by The_Beast