Author Topic: (KICKSTARTER) Mantic Mars Attacks! Funded in 13 minutes! (Read 71773 times)

Booboo · « **Reply #60 on:** October 09, 2013, 03:52:51 PM »

Quote from: Arlequín on October 09, 2013, 02:42:12 PM

I still want to swap out the modern US soldiers for 60's style ones

you absolutely nailed it, , I would LOVE this.

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #61 on:** October 09, 2013, 06:11:19 PM »

I did ask for a b-movie pledge option but in fairness there are loads of appropriate 50's & 60's gi's and equipment out there though tbh.

Arlequín · « **Reply #62 on:** October 09, 2013, 10:09:33 PM »

Actually there aren't. Barring Brigade Games's AC57 'Federal Defence Force', they are either too early (WW2 with 'spats' and short jackets), or too late (covered helmets, baggy jungle fatigues and M16s). The BG figures will work quite well for the 50s and for National Guard after around 1960, albeit they all have M1 rifles and one has a BAR... no carbines or grease guns.

The US Soldier from 1961-ish to around 1974 (except in Vietnam) had the M14 rifle, just like in the MA film (and Goldfinger). It's not a big deal overly, other than I've made it one.

The BG ones are actually quite nice, they're Paul Hicks sculpts and look the part for most of the era. There's one BAR gunner and seven different rifleman poses (iirc).

v_lazy_dragon · « **Reply #63 on:** October 10, 2013, 08:29:54 AM »

For what it's worth, TAG have two packs of GIs with M14's and 'Nam era uniform which would work for the mid-to-late 60's.

Would the Artizan WW2 US great caot or FSSF chaps be of any use?

Arlequín · « **Reply #64 on:** October 10, 2013, 09:36:57 AM »

The TAG figures look very nice, but with just two packs (one with packs, one without), I can't see anyone building a platoon for Vietnam games with them. The Artizan ones are too early looking too, even the FSSF... thanks for the suggestions though.

I'll probably 'sell out' and use WW2 figures, or take a Quixotic approach and spend my wargames life seeking them.

Gary Peach · « **Reply #65 on:** October 10, 2013, 10:34:12 AM »

How About Baker Company

Just looked and they are revising the web site. But the figures paint up well... Wish web sites that sell would do good quality clear pictures.

Arlequín · « **Reply #66 on:** October 10, 2013, 11:27:23 AM »

To be fair, quite a few manufacturers have quite large ranges and taking photos and posting them is a massive chore, especially as their technical skills are often wanting. It does seem that the lack of photos is directly proportionate to how much you want to look at the figures though and the few photos you get are never the ones you want to see.

I've found that if a range is good, someone will have painted them up and there will an image out there somewhere though.

As Vietnam ranges go... TAG and West Wind take some beating by the looks of things.

Van-Helsing · « **Reply #67 on:** October 10, 2013, 01:29:28 PM »

OK - a Competition - you need to be a Member of the "Mars Attacks - The Miniatures Game" Group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1425490744337457/) and want to help "with the Cause" - the Prize an Admin Position on the Group itself (obviously I can't offer Toys as prizes, as the game isn't out yet LoL) - All you need to do is design a Poster, that can be printed out and used on the Mars Attacks Terrain. It can be a Movie Poster, a Martian Propaganda Poster, or a Earth Forces Rallying Poster - your Choice! The best produced will be Voted on (hopefully by someone special) and the winner gets to put up with my Lunacy as Admin - Some of you may recognize the inspiration for this Design . . . .

Arlequín · « **Reply #68 on:** October 10, 2013, 01:41:37 PM »

So your person pre-requisite for an Admin Team member is someone who can stay within the lines when colouring? Reminds me of how I got to be a Mod on here, but harder.

Van-Helsing · « **Reply #69 on:** October 10, 2013, 01:58:13 PM »

Quote from: Arlequín on October 10, 2013, 01:41:37 PM

So your person pre-requisite for an Admin Team member is someone who can stay within the lines when colouring? Reminds me of how I got to be a Mod on here, but harder.

No LoL, the other Admin has family issues at the moment - and that combined with people inquiring about helping out prompted the idea - I prefer "Felt Tip" personally, how about you?

Arlequín · « **Reply #70 on:** October 10, 2013, 02:08:01 PM »

Non-toxic crayons here, I chew unfortunately... amongst other bad habits.

It's a great idea though and I look forwards to seeing the entries.

Van-Helsing · « **Reply #71 on:** October 10, 2013, 08:10:26 PM »

I just thought it might be fun!!

Arlequín · « **Reply #72 on:** October 11, 2013, 10:59:24 AM »

I'm having to give serious thought to this weekend's one time Special... $300 in exchange for the game + $325 add on credit. No argument about the deal... can I afford it is the issue?

Van-Helsing · « **Reply #73 on:** October 11, 2013, 03:13:45 PM »

Quote from: Arlequín on October 11, 2013, 10:59:24 AM

I'm having to give serious thought to this weekend's one time Special... $300 in exchange for the game + $325 add on credit. No argument about the deal... can I afford it is the issue?

I can't - it's been an expensive couple of Months one way and another, plus I don't get paid till AFTER the KS ends

Booboo · « **Reply #74 on:** October 11, 2013, 08:02:09 PM »

On the plus side, some 200+ early birds opened up, and are getting redistributed with this new pledge level. Convinced me to up from the $100 to 140 and not have to figure out how to only do 50 in core upgrades. Today was a good day.

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