Studio Miniatures New Colonial Range

[Studio Miniatures]

Hi Guys

A little change from our usual releases but we are now branching into historicals. First up THE BOXER REBELLION, this month sees the first batch of British Royal Marines. This range will include all of the Allied powers, International Relief Force and of course Chinese.

They are listed in the EMPIRE section in our online shop. These minis have integral bases rather than slot bases to fot in with other historical manufacturers.

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[Marine0846]

Great looking figures.
I have messed with this period for years, these figures might push me to finish them.

[Dewbakuk]

Those look nice. Any chance of a scale reference? Currently my British Marines are the Redoubt ones but they are noticably shorter than my Copplestone sailors. If these are more compatible I'll just have to replace my current ones won't I?

[Malamute]

Those look nice. Any chance of a scale reference? Currently my British Marines are the Redoubt ones but they are noticably shorter than my Copplestone sailors. If these are more compatible I'll just have to replace my current ones won't I?

Yep, I can see a use for these, a comparison shot would be excellent.

[NurgleHH]

Sorry, interesting project. But the figures are poor. Look at the hands, they are to big. Simply rework the greens and a little more respect for natural forms....

[Svennn]

Fantastic news. Now I have another lot of Chinese to look forward to and make a dint in my wallet. Thats the problem with collecting Chinese - you never have enough

[Tom Reed]

Can't wait to see US Marines for this period.

[THE CID]

Sorry, interesting project. But the figures are poor. Look at the hands, they are to big. Simply rework the greens and a little more respect for natural forms....

That may be so, but they are a hell of a lot better than anything else out there. I am certainly interested and look forward to see some more.  THE CID. 

[Captain Black]

I must say very nice looking figures and i'am looking forward to more as i'am a big fan of the Boxer Rebellion

[Conquistador]

That may be so, but they are a hell of a lot better than anything else out there. I am certainly interested and look forward to see some more.  THE CID. 

Interesting that such different views exist for these figures.  I am curious - please tell why "...anything else out there..." for the Boxer Rebellion (I assume you don't mean all colonials) is less well executed?

These would have merit but since i have lots of Ral Partha Brits (as anything but British for VSF) and more than a few SAW Spanish that seemed adequate.

Gracias,

Glenn

[Dewbakuk]

I would assume he means British Marines for the Boxer Rebellion in 28mm, given that they are the figures being discussed....

The only company making them that I know of are Redoubt and as I said in my post, they are a bit small and on the chunky side. These aren't fantastic but they're better (assuming they're tall enough).

[THE CID]

Sorry, interesting project. But the figures are poor. Look at the hands, they are to big. Simply rework the greens and a little more respect for natural forms....

Thats right, I did mean the Boxer rebellion. Theres very little out there, apart from Redoubt and the Foundry boxers. Foundry never really made many of the other nations specifically for the rebellion. THE CID.

[The Breaker]

Will you make obscure figs like the New South Wales navy?

[Conquistador]

Thanks for the clarifications.

Seems like the perennial problem.  Iconic units that had a moment in the sun in one particular war or for a few smaller historical events are, while enthusiastically supported (before money is involved) by a small group of potential buyers, hardly economically viable by themselves.  I (taking things to an extreme) have such an interest in my eternal quest for my M-i-i-i-i-i-c-e in S-p-a-a-a-a-a-c-e figures - which Reaper may actually be fulfilling to some degree.

Other than their role in the Boxer Rebellion would these figures have much of a role in historical gaming (most everything from 19th Century Colonialism has a role in VSF) for other wars/battles?

Gracias,

Glenn

[Sterling Moose]

I'm not sure about these.  They're kinda nice but gawking looking at the same time, some of the hands look big and the necks too long.