Author Topic: 70's cops and robbers (Read 15403 times)

Commander Vyper · « **on:** November 09, 2007, 10:52:17 PM »

Nice,

http://www.killerbgames.com/geezersshutit.html

I like my '70's cops more life on mars now, so regan could be the Jean Genie (Jean Hunt), Andy's (heresy Miniatures) new, "not the master" would naturally be DCI Sam Tyler.

Mine's a PINT!

Other scuplts look nice too, actually cleaner than the painted ones appear, a not starksy and Hutch anyone?

enjoy

Vyper

Hammers · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2007, 11:38:26 PM »

I've got to ask... How many of you have heard of the Stockholm Syndrome? And Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army?

These miniatures reminds me of my early childhood and those incidents.

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2007, 05:50:03 PM »

Quote from: "hammershield"

I've got to ask... How many of you have heard of the Stockholm Syndrome? And Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army?

These miniatures reminds me of my early childhood and those incidents.

I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about matey! :

:

The Commander

Hammers · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2007, 06:23:01 PM »

Quote from: "Commander Vyper"

I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about matey!

Ah, you little runts... ;-)

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2007, 06:26:32 PM »

Quote from: "hammershield"

Quote from: "Commander Vyper"

I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about matey!

Ah, you little runts... ;-)

I hardly think 34 can be considered 'runty'! :

:

Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response sometimes seen in an abducted hostage, in which the hostage shows signs of loyalty to the hostage-taker, regardless of the danger (or at least risk) in which the hostage has been placed. Stockholm syndrome is also sometimes discussed in reference to other situations with similar tensions, such as battered person syndrome, rape cases, child abuse cases and bride kidnapping. The syndrome is named after the Norrmalmstorg robbery of Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm, Sweden, in which the bank robbers held bank employees hostage from August 23 to August 28 in 1973. In this case, the victims became emotionally attached to their victimizers, and even defended their captors after they were freed from their six-day ordeal.

The term Stockholm Syndrome was coined by the criminologist and psychiatrist Nils Bejerot, who assisted the police during the robbery, and referred to the syndrome in a news broadcast.

Now I get ya! But these are down and dirty inspired by the Sweeny, (gritty cop drama from the UK in the 70's) Starksy and Hutch and latterly a BBC drama life on mars (again set in the 70's with a time travelling twist!).

The Commander

Captain Gamma · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:29:15 AM »

Hammershield,
Though the initial releases for this range are cops and robbers, the political history of the 1970s has always interested me.

As such future releases will include a 'Female Bank Robber' and Political activists in berets,sun hats,trenchcoats etc.

These figures will be a little more well armed than your common criminal in order to give the future cap wearing SWAT releases something to get to grips with.

Poliorketes · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:32:36 AM »

As you can use many of the bad guys & girls for nearly every western country, what about a cop blister each for Germany, France, Italy...

Hammers · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:47:23 AM »

Quote from: "Poliorketes"

As you can use many of the bad guys & girls for nearly every western country, what about a cop blister each for Germany, France, Italy...

Not a bad idea. I was deadly afraid of the Bader-Meinhof gang when I was a kid.

Edit: You know, in the "They are hiding under the bed" kind of way.

Hammers · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:51:20 AM »

Quote from: "Captain Gamma"

Hammershield,
Though the initial releases for this range are cops and robbers, the political history of the 1970s has always interested me.

As such future releases will include a 'Female Bank Robber' and Political activists in berets,sun hats,trenchcoats etc.

These figures will be a little more well armed than your common criminal in order to give the future cap wearing SWAT releases something to get to grips with.

I really like the existing range to, Cptn. Life on Mars is a favorite. Black Panthers, etc., would be a interesting addition.

Captain Gamma · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2007, 12:00:58 PM »

Doing uniformed Police for a few European countries is a definate, I was thinking Italians especially.(Who better to prevent robberies by gangs of minis?)

German cops would be prudent for the era. Though could British cops be simply re-painted in the green of the German Police?

The main thing I lack are photo references for 1970's foreign Police.

If any of you think of a particularly relevant nation you want to see cops for let me know.

Black Panthers are definately planned. I'm sure one is in the next release.

Lowtardog · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2007, 01:37:45 PM »

Black Panthers are definately planned. I'm sure one is in the next release.[/quote]

Hmm I had heard on another thread you were planning Mods and Rockers :mrgreen: which would be awesome any more thoughts on Porridge :wink:

figures

regards

Karl

Poliorketes · « **Reply #11 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:15:57 PM »

Mods? Then you'll need a Vespa!

Hammers · « **Reply #12 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:39:11 PM »

Yay! I actually own a 28mm vespa.

Captain Gamma · « **Reply #13 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:45:13 PM »

So far I've written out 240 planned releases. Mods are indeed planned as is a scooter.

HMP inmates are also a definate. One of the scenarios in the rule book is about springing a prison inmate.

The next release consists of American style individuals,some van security guards,converted coppers a couple more Sweeney types and two Police/Army agents one with a curly perm. :wink:

All of you feel free to email me with suggestions or better still photos in order to cut down on my research time.

Because of my vanity I intend to include myself as I appeared in the 1970's.As well as the sculptor Martin Baker if he lets me, and Jeff Bevan from Outpost who has been my partner in setting up this range.

Now all I need is to win the lottery,because I've also got a few new GAFDOZ due before Christmas.

fastolfrus · « **Reply #14 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:04:25 PM »

Just a thought but how about a dog section too ?

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