Minis for Sons of the Desert's Hollow Guard, Imam Ali, Hunting Cats, and Demons

[oabee]

I thought Warmachine's Idrian skirmishers would be great for Warriors for the Sons of the Desert. Have to add a point for them 'causes they've got swords, but hey: no problem. Just swap out the rifle for a pistol on the commander and you've got Asadullah. When I saw Hell Dorado's Berber Chasseurs, I was even more intrigued, 'cause those two guys make even better looking Warriors. So I've got all of the above in hand, and size-wise they match, although the Idrians are chunkier. And not as nice as the Berbers.

As for Iman Ali, I made her female--Aliyah--and after an extensive search, will probably use Reaper's Almah Merchant Princess for her.

That brings us to the Hollow Guard. What mini out there for them would fit best with the Warmachine/Idrian, Hell Dorado/Berber mix? Don't really want bare-chested types, I'd like them in robes, or in something that would hide their armor. To jog your memory, here are their stats:
Pluck 3+, FV +4, SV 0, Numb, Fearless, Chain Shirt, two-handed scimitar, 48 pts.

Haven't even started looking for this, but any ideas for minis for Demons or Lesser Demons? Plus, wouldn't mind having some female Warriors: any ideas?

Warmachine's Idrian skirmishers: Won't use the guys on the ends (no robes)


Hell Dorado's Berber Chasseurs: love these guys!


Reaper's Almah: She needs to swap out the sword for a knife...or maybe I'll keep the sword and charge her for another point. On second thought, if she lost her sword, she'd have to lose her scabbard too. So let's just keep the sword.  


Thanks in advance for your help!

[Craig]

I've got to say that I like where you are going with this Mike, and am looking forwards to what you put together 

[oabee]

I've got to say that I like where you are going with this Mike, and am looking forwards to what you put together  

Thanks for your kind words, Craig, Obviously some kind of arcane contractual agreement prevents you from recommending appropriate minis for me: you are your usual enigmatic self!  

Further clarification as to my search for Hollow Guard figures: the following is NOT what I'm after:


Although cries of "Hassan chop!" are perfectly acceptable. Perhaps they should be mandatory.

One reason I was attracted to the Idrian skirmishers is that they have a more quasi-Victorian/militaristic take on the traditional robed-Bedouin look. The Berber chasseurs are those Sons of the Desert that are less willing to give up their traditional garb.

[Craig]

Obviously some kind of arcane contractual agreement prevents you from recommending appropriate minis for me: you are your usual enigmatic self!  

No, I'm just plain idle...

[Tordenskjold]

I have the berbers from the OP, great little minis! I use them for bdouin snipers in my Turkish warband. I have good experiences with Hell Dorado minis in general, have you looked at the Blessed Warriors from the same range? Those might also suit the Hollow Guard

[Stepman3]

I'm a big fan of Reaper miniatures...Type in "desert" in the search or "Arab"...all your figure needs will be met...also there are several pirates that'll work...

[Dewbakuk]

Necropolis Guard by Crocodile Games might be an option... Probably better for cult of ra.

[oabee]

My quest continues. Hell Dorado's Blessed Warriors (above) are great, but lack a two-handed sword. Cipher Studios does have this guy, Tarik ibn Malik, however, who lacks the robes I had wanted, but--dang--he is one sweet figure:



Here are the best Hollow Guards from Reaper (remember, I'm trying to limit myself to two-handed swords):

Arik Tallazar, Mercenaries Hero



Sallah, Arabian Hero



Jalahandra Warrior





Hell Dorado, in their Saracens range, have many stunning and unusual figures for the Sons of the Desert.

Demons or Lesser Demons? Try these.


Chams al Majid


Efrit Warriors


Husaym al Din


Jafar al Efrit


Or perhaps Fatina:

Not surprisingly, I'm kinda leaning towards her as my resident Lesser Demon.  

OK, I confess : I already bought Tarik ibn Malik and plan on using him as my Hollow Guard, even though he doesn't blend well with the other figures. I guess he really doesn't have to blend well, does he, and he really is a most impressive figure indeed. And I'll find a use for the eagle, somewhere, but will probably lose that corpse he's dragging.  

[oabee]

OK, here are more suitable minis from Reaper for your edification and enjoyment.




Imam Ali is only armed with a Fighting Knife, so modifications--either to his stats or the mini--may be in order, depending on the figure that you fancy.

[oabee]

Sorry, I just can't stop. 

A quick--emphasis on quick--survey of hunting cats, if you wish to go with that option:



This is just me, but I love  the North Star cheetahs.....

[Dewbakuk]

I always took the hunting cats in that list to be cheetahs.

[Craig]

I always took the hunting cats in that list to be cheetahs.

They are supposed to be cheetahs as these were tamed and used for hunting by some Arabian emirs in this period.