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Offline Blofeld

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Gaming James Bond?
« on: April 06, 2015, 04:42:03 PM »
As a life-long fan of both the novels and the films gaming Bond has always been an ambition of mine and with my 40k army finally finished there's now an opening for a new project. I was wondering if anyone had gamed James Bond in any of his guises before or had any advice to give on rules, figures, vehicles, terrain etc. Rogue miniatures produce a brilliant Roger More-esque figure in Live and Let Die mode with black fatigues and leather shoulder holster, also similar to the one Daniel Craig is seen wearing in the new Spectre teaser poster. I'm particularly interested in gaming more recent films such as Skyfall and Casino Royale so any help in this regard would be great. Hope this is the right board for James Bond posts.
Thanks
Blofeld

Offline Sterling Moose

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2015, 05:07:46 PM »
For figures I'd look at Crooked Dice and also Copplestone's Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang range, plenty to choose from there.

http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/

http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/range.php?range=KKB
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Offline Blofeld

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2015, 05:12:07 PM »
Thanks there's some good looking stuff. I like a lot of the copplestone stuff and crooked dice is as always impressive. Thanks for the suggestions so far
Blofeld

Offline Michka

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2015, 05:50:42 PM »
Artizan did the other half of the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang line. They'll be worth a look. Reaper's Chronoscope line has some good choices as well. You'll have to check the sizes though, as they run pretty large in certain cases.  As for scenery, Reaper just started making some modern street scene pieces with their recent Bones line. You can look for modern buildings at Railroad stores. With all the interest in Infinity, finding hi tech computers and consoles is much easier then it was in the past.

The only Bond game I ever played was the role playing game from Victory Games. It's older the dirt, but was lots of fun at the time. For a miniatures game, you can't get any more Bond then 7TV from Crooked Dice. 

Offline Arlequín

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2015, 06:18:27 PM »
Rules-wise I'd be looking at Crooked Dice's 7TV for the 'movie' feel, or 'Pulp Alley' for a slightly different slant. As JB works solo or with a leading lady, or a small group of helpers, you need something along those lines for it to work as a game. Larger Than Life from Two Hour Wargames is another set that might fit the bill, but I've not played them yet.

Offline Booboo

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2015, 06:45:38 PM »
In addition to some of the lovely choices above I might also add two more lovely options from Nexus Miniatures.

 
« Last Edit: April 06, 2015, 06:47:28 PM by Booboo »

Offline Brummie Thug

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2015, 07:04:30 PM »
I'll second the Nexus miniatures bonds.

Both Stealth mode


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Offline shadowking1957

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2015, 07:33:40 PM »
these are SDZA just finished



make good agents

Offline Captain Gamma

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2015, 10:26:55 AM »
Here at Killer B Games www.killerbgames.com we do a set of retro spy action rules called Geezers Royale which are  in the same vein as our popular Geezers "Shut it!" rules. There is also a growing range of accompanying miniatures:

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Offline Blofeld

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2015, 11:39:36 AM »
Geezers Royale looks interesting. Are the rules capable of handling a single agent with maybe one or two henchmen against a whole host of cheap henchmen? Also is a sort of campaign style linked games possible in the rules?
Thanks
Blofeld

Offline Captain Gamma

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2015, 11:57:33 AM »
Hi Blofeld,
Yes the rules can handle 1 agent with a few assistants vs a much larger force. The campaign system allows a figure to advance through character levels in order to reach Super Agent status. There are rules for frogmen, setting up secret bases, traps, car chases, helicopters and jet packs, spy gadgets, disguises and lots more.
Currently being sculpted are a team of commando types with wooly jumpers and wooly hats.

Offline Blofeld

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2015, 12:02:11 PM »
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Yes the rules can handle 1 agent with a few assistants vs a much larger force. The campaign system allows a figure to advance through character levels in order to reach Super Agent status. There are rules for frogmen, setting up secret bases, traps, car chases, helicopters and jet packs, spy gadgets, disguises and lots more.
Currently being sculpted are a team of commando types with wooly jumpers and wooly hats.
Sounds excellent, there's a suprising amount of choice out there in all regards, no the most difficult part is choosing which of the many options to go for!  :D
Thanks for all the suggestions so far
Blofeld

Offline Redmao

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2015, 03:23:11 PM »
For rules I'd recommand TwoHourWargames' latest edition of Larger than life.
The system is great for solo or group play and while it's a miniature game, it also has some RPG elements to move your story along.

Offline Brummie Thug

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2015, 06:52:37 PM »
Hi Blofeld,
Yes the rules can handle 1 agent with a few assistants vs a much larger force. The campaign system allows a figure to advance through character levels in order to reach Super Agent status. There are rules for frogmen, setting up secret bases, traps, car chases, helicopters and jet packs, spy gadgets, disguises and lots more.
Currently being sculpted are a team of commando types with wooly jumpers and wooly hats.

Sounds good. I'm looking forward to receiving these minis :) When do you expect the commando types will be ready for?

Offline Khurasan Miniatures

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Re: Gaming James Bond?
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2015, 07:44:59 PM »
By the way, for those who like 15mm, we have a range as well:


http://khurasanminiatures.tripod.com/60s-spy.html
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