Author Topic: 28mm Space Opera-Style Sci Fi Sources (Read 7440 times)

Jagannath · « **on:** January 01, 2015, 05:01:47 PM »

Hi all,

I've been back in the hobby a few months now, having had a couple of years off and have focussed on 15mm - just painting and converting a bit of what I fancy. Whilst I'm carrying on with some 15mm stuff (and doing some other stuff in 20mm) I've decided (partly prompted by the brilliant Five Parsecs from Home rules) to get together a range of interesting star port/Mos Eisley style sci figures I can work on one at a time.

I'd like to end up with a nice characterful and varied pool of minis to draw on for small narrative skirmishes. I'm also really trying to avoid 'grim-dark' style minis.

So, what's out there - here's my current shopping list!

The starting point will be these guys (and a few others) from Zombiesmith, I'll be ordering soon

http://www.zombiesmith.com/products/a7d12-january-travelers

I've just ordered Foundry's Sam Slade, who should be a great fit:

http://www.wargamesfoundry.com/our-ranges/2000ad/2000ad-collection-4-bc2000ad004/

I think CP Models' Star Fleet'll be a great addition too

Some of the AE Bounty miniatures might work too, which ebay'll help with.

So what else am I missing? I should also mention that barely armed/civilians or people with side arms are preferable to big space soldiers with mega-blat-cannons...

Ajsalium · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2015, 05:47:54 PM »

You could do worse than having a look at Heresy Miniatures.

For starters, I think these two packs may be the more useful for you:

Civilian inspectors:
http://heresyminiatures.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_14&products_id=127&zenid=1e0a210fc12b57408badb8f6c27904ca

Spaceship crew:
http://heresyminiatures.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_14&products_id=123&zenid=1e0a210fc12b57408badb8f6c27904ca

Billchuck · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2015, 05:56:45 PM »

Hydra has a variety of pulpish scifi. http://shop.hydraminiatures.com/index.php?cPath=2_32

Momotaro · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2015, 07:43:40 PM »

Bombshell Minis has a nice range of pulp-stlye sci-fi figures in their Counterblast range. Humans, robots and several alien races.

Sir_Theo · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2015, 12:30:47 AM »

Some of the Deadzone and Dreadball ranges by Mantic might work.

Antenocities have some suitable scenery and vehicles. They used to do nice Sci fi civilians but I think they are discontinued.

Some of the Dredd stuff by Warlord/Mongoose maybe?

mcfonz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2015, 10:05:48 AM »

Hasslefree have a nice range of miniatures that could work as well.

Jagannath · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2015, 10:33:11 AM »

That's great cheers - I actually think that with the right paintjob some of the Black Tree Dr. Who mini's might work too.

http://www.blacktreedesign.com/uk/home.php?cat=2297

This guy with a converted more alien face would be great as an ambassador

Jagannath · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2015, 02:53:04 PM »

I can't think of a better Colonial Security collection:

http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/time-lift-pistols/

Ajsalium · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2015, 03:01:47 PM »

And if you still want more, have a look at the Chronoscape minis from Reaper:

http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/Sci-Fi/latest

Michka · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2015, 03:51:58 PM »

One of my favorite sources for obscure aliens is Pathfinder miniatures from Reaper. As long as they aren't sporting obvious metal armor or goofy fighting poses you can find some really weird stuff. For example...

http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/Pathfinder/latest/60051

This one is an expensive miniature, but it's a great big lump of pewter. Even a few of the magic users and clerics can be used in certain situations.

Jagannath · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2015, 05:04:44 PM »

Thanks for those - there's some fantastic ones in there. I love this guy:

http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/Pathfinder/latest/60133#detail/60133_p_1_mj

Couple of tweaks to make an alien monkey and to techify that thing in his hand and he'd be bang on as an artifact trader.

R

axiom · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2015, 05:35:53 PM »

Quote from: Jagannath on January 06, 2015, 05:04:44 PM

Thanks for those - there's some fantastic ones in there. I love this guy:

http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/Pathfinder/latest/60133#detail/60133_p_1_mj

Couple of tweaks to make an alien monkey and to techify that thing in his hand and he'd be bang on as an artifact trader.

R

Exactly what Saber did

http://oldschoolworkshop.blogspot.com.es/2014/11/a-fistful-of-slumdwellers.html?m=0

Earther · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2015, 05:45:42 PM »

Jagannath, Have you considered the excellent Spacelords range re-released by Doug of EM4 fame?

There's a list here, along with how to order: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=71507.0

And there's a set of images in this thread here: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68351.0

Jagannath · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:50:55 AM »

^^ Haha great minds and all that, he's great.

Earther, I didn't know about that range - it's great, I'll definitely be adding some of those to the mix.

black hat miniatures · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:48:36 AM »

You might find some figures in our 28mm Cobalt-1 line that fit:

http://www.blackhat.co.uk/online_shop/index.php?cPath=121_182

Mike

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