Historical Figures

[Festus]

Hi

This has already been done.

The Miniatures Page has a Manufacturer's Directory which lists every company that makes toy soldiers of any description.

Yes, that's what I tought first too.

But there is a point to this list here on Warseer in this particular place: Here people just select to their own preferences, so the list will be biased - in a good way.

I think it is a good idea.

If someone just wants to have a list all manufacturers, though, there are worse choices than to go to [TMP] linked above.

Festus

[Lord Lucifer]

Steiner, yep, there are miniature producer directories out there.

But having one here gives a nice vanue for us to post our personal views on the companies mentioned, which some folks might find useful.
And there's those who stumble here in a fit of boredom or distraction and just might be convinced to give it a try

Hopeful? Maybe

[Gaebriel]

Perhaps we could keep the direct links to personal recommendations, and include the links to other compilations for those interested in "deeper reading"?

[captian pleb333]

I think we should keep it as simple as possible and the description blurb should be enough to tell people what these companies do. Depends what exactly you mean by deeper reading.

[Eniac]

Dont forget Vendel miniatures. Never used them personally but they are supposed to be the "gripping beast" of early antiquity.

http://www.vendelminiatures.co.uk/de...okiecheck=yes&

[odinsgrandson]

what? Black Scorpion isn't on the list? They make some of the best Old West figs I've ever seen. They also make some fantastic modern US Marines and Iraqi militia minis.

http://blackscorpionminiatures.com/

[Modern_Angel]

www.victoryforce.com

Do a nice range of US and German WW2, plus a few other odds and ends available. I got a sizable pile of Germans for a decent price

[DenyAllKnowledge]

Well, for me it's 6mm ancients all the way at:

www.baccus6mm.com

Fantastic quality and a great range, have bought loads of ancient Persians and Greeks (the Greek hoplites are gradually being painted up into 300 Spartans).

A brilliant way to build up very grand looking armies with a reasonable price tag.

For basing I use 3 15mmx40mm stands to make up one unit.

[Jan Skarthen]

A good supplier of 28mm Ancients is A And A miniatures, have some really different stuff like armoured camels at 28mm scale.

Linky:
http://www.aandaminiatures.co.uk/

[realisticwargames]

good usefull list thanks guys

[Mr Zephy]

Italeri models are good plastic ones. at 1:72 i believe (OO gauge, about 20mm?) They're fairly widespread in model shops.

[SaintRigger]

Heyas -

I didn't see Brigade Games anywhere

http://www.brigadegames.com/

Lots of great WWI, WWII, Pulp, Lawn Gnomes (they rock, actually), Victorian, Western (think Not Deadwood) and other stuff. Mainly 28mm.

[Disposable Hero]

28mm plastic Romans and Celts:

http://www.warlordgames.co.uk/

Very spiffy!

[Moonglo]

Anyone have any recommendations concerning the Xyston line of 15mm?

[Frizzenspark]

Anyone have any recommendations concerning the Xyston line of 15mm?

Among the best!!!! One downside is that spear and javelin carrying troops need to have their weapon-hands drilled and wires (that you provide)inserted in the drilled hands. The end results are well worth the efforts.

[Frizzenspark]

Italeri models are good plastic ones. at 1:72 i believe (OO gauge, about 20mm?) They're fairly widespread in model shops.

I'm fond of HäT and Zvezda but for a complete list of all plastic maufacturers check out the Plastic Soldier Review for all 1:72 scale miniatures:

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Index.htm

[Frizzenspark]

Little Big Men Studios make excellent transfers/decals for shields, banners, etc. for Ancient, Medieval, Napoleanic, etc. armies in various scales.

www.littlebigmenstudios.co.uk/

[Axel]

Great German units for the Napoleonic era, focussing on those units that are neglected by the other manufacturers:
http://www.calpeminiatures.co.uk/
http://www.sbarber-models.clara.net/main.html

[Stuart-GreatEscapeGames]

There's a list of ancients by period here:
http://wabforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=337

[SergeantHarper]

Try http://www.albanminiatures.com for possibly the best Napoleonic Miniatures you will ever have seen for painting and wargaming. The range is new to the market, growing and there is a set of rules from tfl (twofatlardies) to accompany thes figures.

Great stuff!