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Offline Plynkes

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« on: April 24, 2008, 09:35:37 PM »
Looking for a figure to represent the nanny or governess of a bunch of Austrian children. Not too sexified, but not an old boiler either. Bavarian/Tyrolian-style clothing a definite boon. Certainly not carrying a big gun or sword.

Any ideas? I've been looking around for fantasy civilians, but am a little out of my area here, so any suggestions would be most welcome.
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Offline redzed

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« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2008, 09:47:14 PM »
Artizan have a few females which may suit.

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Offline Plynkes

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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2008, 09:49:53 PM »
Funnily enough I was just over there looking at those. Some lovely figures there (just put in an order actually), but nothing that really grabbed me for this particular need.

Thanks for the suggestion though.

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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2008, 10:03:25 PM »
when I saw the topic the first thing that came to mind was this maria!



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Offline Plynkes

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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2008, 10:11:43 PM »
Oh yes, she was my favourite. That show was never the same once they replaced her with that blond hobbit.

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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2008, 10:25:08 PM »
Reaper, the one on the left?


Offline Plynkes

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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2008, 10:27:29 PM »
Perfect! Comes with two free kiddies as well!. Thanks, Prof.

(I feel bad about comparing you with Borat now.  :oops:)


Edit: Do they have a European distributor? That website is a nightmare. I haven't the first clue where to look for those figures, and their "Figure Finder" is no bloody use.

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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2008, 10:31:39 PM »
Quote from: "Plynkes"
(I feel bad about comparing you with Borat now.  :oops:)


it's good, you should feel bad!

just kidding  :lol:

Offline Schogun

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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2008, 10:32:15 PM »
That fig is great! Reaper, you say? Have a number by any chance? (I'll start looking anyway.)

Offline Captain Blood

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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2008, 10:41:08 PM »
Quote from: "Plynkes"
Edit: Do they have a European distributor? That website is a nightmare. I haven't the first clue where to look for those figures, and their "Figure Finder" is no bloody use.


Minifigs cast Reaper here in the UK, but they are about a year behind the States. I tried to get some recent Reaper releases off them at Salute, but they are only up to about no. 3,000 in the catalogue - several hundred figures behind Reaper's US catalogue.

If you go to the Reaper website and can search this figure out, get the code number, then check out the Reaper listings at Minifigs, you might be in luck. http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=4&CategoryID=21

Importing Reaper from the US is a no-no, unless you've got a bottomless wallet for postage. Shipping was about three times the cost of the order when I tried online a few months ago.  :(

Offline Plynkes

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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2008, 10:45:53 PM »
Thanks.

Phew! Who'd've thought there were so many fantasy figures out there? I guess someone must be interested in all that stuff.

Still looking, but I did find the what I think should be the official Pete Murray figure while I was browsing:


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« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2008, 10:49:52 PM »
here they are:

http://www.reapermini.com/gallery/2800s/2825_G

Battlefield Berlin have loads of Reaper too, if you won't find a UK distributor

Offline Captain Blood

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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2008, 10:50:13 PM »
Does he have legs like that?  :lol:

Anyway, found them for you...

2825   Townsfolk V - Commoners   x3   £6.60

From Minifigs

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« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2008, 10:52:31 PM »
Damn, I just realised I already have some of those Reaper Townsfolk, the strumpets. You used to be able to buy them from Antenociti's Workshop, but they seem to have gone from that site. Should've bought them when I had the chance.

Thanks for the help, guys.

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« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2008, 11:08:13 PM »
Quote from: "Plynkes"
Thanks.

Phew! Who'd've thought there were so many fantasy figures out there? I guess someone must be interested in all that stuff.

Still looking, but I did find the what I think should be the official Pete Murray figure while I was browsing:



Class figure Poly :lol: and love that cod piece

 

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