How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?

[Plynkes]

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.

[redzed]

Artizan have a few females which may suit.

Artizan Designs

[Plynkes]

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.

[meninobesta]

when I saw the topic the first thing that came to mind was this maria!



 

[Plynkes]

Oh yes, she was my favourite. That show was never the same once they replaced her with that blond hobbit.

[Prof.Witchheimer]

Reaper, the one on the left?

[Plynkes]

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.

[Prof.Witchheimer]

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

it's good, you should feel bad!

just kidding  ::

[Schogun]

That fig is great! Reaper, you say? Have a number by any chance? (I'll start looking anyway.)

[Captain Blood]

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.  

[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:

[Prof.Witchheimer]

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

[Captain Blood]

Does he have legs like that?  ::

Anyway, found them for you...

2825   Townsfolk V - Commoners   x3   £6.60

From Minifigs

 :wink:

[Plynkes]

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.

[Lowtardog]

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 :: and love that cod piece