Looking for "Not" Fremen

[Wilkins]

I've decided to embark upon a Dune project, not based on the films but more on the book. I am struggling to find figures to represent the Fremen. The nearest I've found are;

I'm not 100% happy with these but they hopefully give you a flavor of what I'm looking for, i.e long robes and a desert/arabic feel. Thanks in advance!

[Cherno]

MAybe some Haqqislam from the Infinity range? I don't know if they wear robes though.

[twrchtrwyth]

Isn't there someone on this very forum making exactly what you need?
Here we are:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=48556.0

[Wilkins]

Thanks both of you for your speedy responses!

Twrchtrwyth: That thread was something that inspired me to start my own (albeit smaller) Dune project but that new line of miniatures is drawn almost exactly from the film. They're very well done but I prefer the look from the book than from the film.

Cherno: The Infinity stuff is very nice but they're not in robes and they carry a HEFTY price tag.

Still open to suggestions!

[Quendil]

How about Sand Wars from MJ Figures
http://mjfigures.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=114_79&zenid=8092be2e0c88f9b9694c2b95281e7f5c
I have quite a few but not had chance to paint them up. The worms are fantastic.

[psyberwyche]

I used to use these old Necromunda figs as Fremen Stillsuits back in the day: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1120111

Obviously weapons need converting, but they served my purposes.

[former user]

where in the books does it say robes? I don't remember.

I found the movie suits very convincing, even though I did not like everything from it

[Comsquare]

Ironclad Sanwars maybe?
Though to me they are more "Tusken"

Curious what you'll find in the end

[Wilkins]

To be honest I don't remember either, but that's how I imagined them in my mind. Similar in fact to the Bedouin or other desert people. The frequent references to jihad and living in the desert was what made me picture them this way. Also I imagine a tight leather suit in the desert is likely to get very hot, very fast  

Interestingly I just read this on the Wikipedia page for Fremen

"See also:
The Tuareg people of real-life Sahara, who bear many resemblances to Dune's Fremen. In the own language, the Tuareg word for themselves means "Freemen"; this may or may not be a coincidence."

[Comsquare]

Oh, forgot to add the link 
http://www.ironcladminiatures.co.uk/shop/category_21/Sanwar.html?sessid=lMC0xjTFsgRwIXG4I1W7yALObTVVhGt8Y1SAPTt1bGpZRbG2nZCKXIwoHvv3yNRc&shop_param=cid%3D%26

[Wilkins]

Thanks, they are my new favourite I think. Saw them at Salute and completely forgot about them! Would need some work on the weapons I think but we're getting closer!!

[Dewbakuk]

where in the books does it say robes? I don't remember.

I found the movie suits very convincing, even though I did not like everything from it

Can't give you a page reference but the book does say they wear loose cloth robes over the stillsuits.

... see now I'm tempted to go look for a page reference....

[joekano]

What about Pig Iron:

http://www.pig-iron-productions.com/kolony-rebels-c-2.html

[former user]

I believe You - it is a long time ago I read this but usually I remember such stupid details 

[Hat Guy]

Does anyone have a size comparison picture for the MJ Sand Wars Giant worms? The one rearing up is perfect for a project I'm working on, assuming it's big enough.