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Offline Blofeld

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Cheap 28mm heads?
« on: July 15, 2016, 09:05:04 PM »
I'm looking for the cheapest 28mm heads available to buy separate from any minis for a project, regardless of period as I'm going for a slightly mismatched look for some sci-fi minis and was interested in getting some super cheap base heads. I've already seen Perry's 36 heads for 7 quid and that seems like the cheapest so far but wondering if anyone had any other cheaper sources?
Thanks for any help
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Offline eilif

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Re: Cheap 28mm heads?
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2016, 09:30:38 PM »
I'm looking for the cheapest 28mm heads available to buy separate from any minis for a project, regardless of period as I'm going for a slightly mismatched look for some sci-fi minis and was interested in getting some super cheap base heads. I've already seen Perry's 36 heads for 7 quid and that seems like the cheapest so far but wondering if anyone had any other cheaper sources?
Thanks for any help
Blofeld

What kind of figures are you going to put these on?  28mm varies pretty widely to the point where some bits companies make heads in 2 or 3 sizes to accommodate different miniatures.

Offline mcfonz

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Re: Cheap 28mm heads?
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2016, 10:18:05 AM »
I'don't start at pig iron miniatures, then look at West wind. However as others say size can vary quite a bit.
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Offline vodkafan

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Re: Cheap 28mm heads?
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2016, 07:55:22 AM »
I think it is a false economy to go with the cheapest heads you can find. The face is so important on a mini it affects the look and mood of the character. Check out the spare heads on the  Crooked Dice site. You can get any 5 head sprues (20 heads) for £7 on their deal , that's only 35p a head.....
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Re: Cheap 28mm heads?
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2016, 04:37:58 PM »
Statuesque minis do "normal" and "heroic" heads - http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8774376/sma301-heroic-scale-female-heads.html

10 for £4.75, so still pretty cheap

Offline mcfonz

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Re: Cheap 28mm heads?
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2016, 01:04:58 AM »
I'don't start at pig iron miniatures, then look at West wind. However as others say size can vary quite a bit.

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Pig Iron, West Wind, Crooked Dice, Maxmini . . . .just hunt around. Finding the best match is tough because they all vary a bit. What sort of heads are you looking for and with what miniatures are you going to use them with?

 

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