New Celtic villagers

[fastolfrus]

Just seen these :

http://shop.warlordgames.co.uk/celtic-civilians-356-p.asp

The picture looks quite interesting.

[Rhoderic]

I'm really, really starting to appreciate Warlord Games. I love the way they go beyond the "plain old" rank-and-filers and command groups, to create peripheral stuff like this. More companies should take after their example.

[Aaron]

Having talked to a couple of manufacturers it seems that the reason there aren't more packs of that type is that they rarely turn a profit.

[Argonor]

Having talked to a couple of manufacturers it seems that the reason there aren't more packs of that type is that they rarely turn a profit.

Probably because every buyer only needs one pack as compared to a rank-and-file set of minis...?

[Rhoderic]

But still, this kind of peripheral miniatures might be a good way to draw in customers who'll consequently also choose to buy their rank-and-filers from the same company. There must be dozens of companies producing rank-and-file Romans, Celts etc, but I think the ones that supplement their ranges with "quirky" additions such as villagers and druids, are also the ones that get noticed the most.

[wolfgangbrooks]

There might be something to that. But it seems to me the companies that get the most attention are whichever ones are the latest in the news.

[Theomar Pius]

These are pretty cool. I have to agree, not a whole lot out there for villager types, but they are certainly needed. Reaper is really good for them, since all of their minis are essentailly characters.

[Plynkes]

The kids and the dog should be chasing a chariot.



I knew I recognised them from somewhere.

[Mad Doc Morris]

Plynkes, they acknowledged their inspiration from beginning:



Fantastic stuff!

[Argonor]

It's a fantastic set, and of course I want it.

Looking at the picture, I was wondering why no manufacturer offers flat plastic bases (effectively disks 1-2mm thick) in different standard sizes? - it seems that a lot of wargamers prefer such a base-look, and instead of washers and coins such a product might find a market? I might even switch from slottas if I could buy such bases the same places that I buy minis (I'm too lazy to search for the washers, and too cheap to use coins)...

[keeper]

I bought some 1.5mm ply bases in this style from Geronimo at Fenris Games (Store Link) and I've been really happy with them for basing minis that already have integral bases.  I shall certainly be back to buy some more pretty soon, as I'm running short on 25mm ones once again!

If he doesn't list the size you're after, drop Geronimo a note, as he's a pretty nice chap and will be able to tell you if he can provide what you need.

[Plynkes]

Mad Doc, excellent! I hadn't seen that pic before.

I wasn't accusing them of anything nefarious, by the way, it's just I recognized those kids, and it took me a while to realise why they were familiar.

[Argonor]

Geronimo at Fenris Games (Store Link)

Thanks, you just ruined me    - MY GAWD has he got some nice stuff!!! I want that sphinx, the dumpsters, the ruins, the park benches(!!!)... you name it... 

And now I really have to consider whether I want to switch basing method... 

[keeper]

Thanks, you just ruined me    - MY GAWD has he got some nice stuff!!! I want that sphinx, the dumpsters, the ruins, the park benches(!!!)... you name it... 

Yeah, his stuff is a bit good, isn't it   He's had a quite a lot from my back account in the last year!

But even the stuff I haven't painted yet, I don't have the slightest tinge of regret about buying.

Back on topic, I forgot to mention in my last post that the villagers are, I think, the first thing I've seen from WG that I reallywant to buy - but I'm trying hard not to get sucked into ancients as well!

[Mad Doc Morris]

Plynkes, forgot this in my last posting: 
No offence.

It's hard to find decent pre-modern civilians, especially kids. Therefore I really HAVE TO purchase these miniatures, if only to support WG's effort with these.