Hey guys, I'm working on a miniatures warfare game in a medieval setting. However, I'm having a lot of trouble finding cheap miniatures to use for a prototype. I need three types of units (Footmen, Archers, Knights), in 4 different colours (one for each player). Does anyone know where I can get some? I probably need ~30 miniatures per player.
Cheap Plastic Miniatures?
Sun, 09/09/2012 - 18:30
Sun, 09/09/2012 - 22:24
#1
You might look into resin.
You might look into resin. But you also should consider scaling down the figures. That might help.
Tue, 09/18/2012 - 06:17
#3
Alternative
http://www.boardgameextras.co.uk/ came to mind when I read your post - I've not looked in detail but they have a very wide selection.
If you can get away with simpler alternatives, you can buy wooden shapes (cubes, discs and cones) en masse in their accessories section?
Tue, 09/18/2012 - 06:34
#4
If you don't mind putting
If you don't mind putting them together,(or painting them) you can look at WARLORD GAMES brand of plastic miniatures.
http://www.warlordgames.com/us-store/hail-caesar/war-of-the-roses-1455-1...
I think perry miniatures and warlord are working together.
http://www.perry-miniatures.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_62&products_id...
30 bucks will get you a LOT of models and a BIG variation. I don't think you can get better than this kind of quality for so little money. This will make your prototype POP.
Tue, 09/18/2012 - 22:09
#5
dude..........
Found this -
http://www.megahobby.com/guardianknightsplayset36bagged132playsets.aspx
-my advice? Go check Michael's or your local $ Stores. You'll be surprised what you find...
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm not actually looking to have custom pieces manufactured (yet)...just wondering if anyone's seen some sort of bulk stock miniatures. Like RISK-sized in large-ish quantities.