For my Gierburg setting I am collecting figures from all kinds of periods and manufacturers. The styles range from medieval to something like English Civil War; one big inspiration is the
Brotherhood of the Wolf film. In this post I list all the figures suitable for the game, which I came across on the internet, thus making this a mix between a massive 'to buy' list, style guide and a source of inspiration.
Bondsmen, Bounty Hunters and outher Scoundrel
Assassins, Thieves & Rogues
| Name of Miniature/Range | Producer | Samples |
|---|
Various (e.g. Trucco, Apagado, Bonaccia)
('Brotherhood' faction for Freebooter's Fate) | Freebooter Miniatures | T. List, Bren |
| Noble ('Patricians' faction for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| Barnaboti man ('Patricians' faction for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| Capodecime ('The Guild' faction for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| Harlot ('The Guild' faction for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| The Duque/The Duke('Independent Character' for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| Rialto Assessin ('Independent Character' for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| Master Spy (Pathfinder, 60087) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Slipshadow, Thief (Dark Heaven Legends, 02653) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Male Dual Wield Assassin ('Visions in Fantasy' range, DSM7424) | Dark Sword Miniatures | |
| Kurff The Swift (Dark Heaven Legends, 02034) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| RothMartyn of the DarkWold ('Aenglish' faction, RBG0116) | Red Box Games | |
| Slithe the Assassin ('Rusted Heroes' range, RHM4002) | Fantization Miniatures | |
| Khayle the Thief ('Rusted Heroes' range, RHM4001) | Fantization Miniatures | |
| Female Assassin ('Visions in Fantasy' range, DSM7415) | Dark Sword Miniatures | |
| Female Mantis Assassin (Limited Edition figure) | CoolMiniOrNot | T. List |
| Female Assassin - Easley ('Easley Masterworks' range, DSM4108) | Dark Sword Miniatures | |
| Thief (now out of production) | Heresy Miniatures | T. List |
| Male Thief/Ranger with bow ('Visions in Fantasy' range, DSM7305) | Dark Sword Miniatures | S. Bradley |
| Rogue 1 | Custom Made Minis | T. List |
| Male Thief with sword and dagger ('Visions in Fantasy' range, DSM7104) | Dark Sword Miniatures | |
| Female Thief ('Visions in Fantasy' range, DSM7211) | Dark Sword Miniatures | |
| Dub Bullock, Rogue (Dark Heaven Legends, 03026) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| The Journeyman Gerard ('Aenglish' faction, RBG0166) | Red Box Games | |
Jesters & Street Performers
| Name of Miniature/Range | Producer | Samples |
|---|
| Jules le Jongleur (99060203103) | Games Workshop | T. List |
| Mordheim Jester (unreleased Mordheim model) | Games Workshop | Roman,
M. Dixon |
| Omoklon, Twisted Jester | Guild of Harmony | T. List |
| Jesters (BRU-15) | Lead Adventure | |
| Male Bard with Lute ('Easley Masterworks' range, DSM4116) | Dark Sword Miniatures | |
| Alfred Redlute Bard ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 02186) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Alfred Redlute, Bard ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 03485) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Minstrel ('Fantasy Villagers' range, HFV009) | Hasslefree Miniatures | |
| Town Guard (Musician model, '28mm Fantasy Miniatures' range, 28FM0101) | Scibor Monstrous Miniatures | |
| Minstrel (Talisman game) | Citadel | C. Clayton |
| Travelling Players (c46 Villagers & Townsfolk, The Travelling Players ) | Citadel | |
Merchants and Noblemen
| Name of Miniature/Range | Producer | Samples |
|---|
| Merchants (Hansa Teutonica) (BRU-50) | Lead Adventure | |
| Merchants (Veneticum Mercatori) (BRU-51) | Lead Adventure | |
| Sandru Vhiski ('Pathfinder' range, 60148) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Governor ('Pirates' range) | Black Scorpion Miniatures | |
| Governor ('Pirates' range) | Black Scorpion Miniatures | |
| Privateer Captain ('Pirates' range) | Black Scorpion Miniatures | |
| Privateers 1 ('Pirates' range) | Black Scorpion Miniatures | |
| Privateers 2 ('Pirates' range) | Black Scorpion Miniatures | |
| Noble Ludópata ('Patricians' faction for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| Butler ('Patricians' faction for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| Nobleman ('Pirates' range, bcbnmp1) | Black Cat Bases | |
| Bodyguard/Militia leader ('PERSONALITIES, SCENIC FIGURES' section, NHP6) | Outpost Wargame Services | |
| Diego the Rogue (now out of production) | Heresy Miniatures | T. List |
| Swashbuckler ('Pirates of the Skeleton Seas' range, bcbsbp1) | Black Cat Bases | T. List |
| Aristocrats ('18th Century Equipment, Guns & Civilians' range, GP3) | Front Rank Figurines | |
| Dr Frankenmuller, Mad Scientist ('Fantasy Miniatures>Heroes>Humans' range, UNDEAD017) | Heresy Miniatures | |
| Jailer and Torturer (now out of production) | Heresy Miniatures | T. List |
| Governor's Daughter ('Pirates' range) | Black Scorpion Miniatures | |
| Barnaboti mujer ('Patricians' faction for Carnevale game) | Vesper-On | |
| Victim 2 - Her Ladyship ('VICTIMS' section, NHV2) | Outpost Wargame Services | |
| Dragoon Officer's wife mounted ('VICTIMS' section, NHV5) | Outpost Wargame Services | |
| Dragoon Officer's wife on foot ('VICTIMS' section, NHV6) | Outpost Wargame Services | |
Civilians & Townsfolk
| Name of Miniature/Range | Producer | Samples |
|---|
| Clubmen Militia ('Pike & Shotte' range, WGP-EC-48) | Warlord Games | S. Bradley, Benbow |
| Clubmen with Pike and Muskets ('Pike & Shotte' range, WGP-EC-49) | Warlord Games | S. Bradley |
| Garolph, Blacksmith | Guild of Harmony | T. List |
| Female Hostage ('Pirates of the Skeleton Seas' range, bcbhctp1) | Black Cat Bases | T. List |
| Wench ('Pirates of the Skeleton Seas' range, bcbwctp1) | Black Cat Bases | T. List |
| Inn keepers Wife ('Scenery>Space>Space Bases' range, bcbikwp1) | Black Cat Bases | T. List |
| Tavern Cook ('Scenery>Space>Space Bases' range, bcbcscp1) | Black Cat Bases | T. List |
| Inn Keeper ('Scenery>Space>Space Bases' range, bcbikp1) | Black Cat Bases | T. List |
| Fishwife ('Fantasy > Civilists' range, 101-010-03) | Alionas Miniatures | T. List |
| Apple-seller ('Fantasy > Civilists' range, 101-010-04) | Alionas Miniatures | T. List |
| Village Kiddies ('Fantasy Villagers' range, HFV008) | Hasslefree Miniatures | T. List |
| Medieval Kids ('Fantasy Humans' range, HFH044) | Hasslefree Miniatures | T. List, Picster |
| Kids! ('Civilians' range, CIV05) | Gripping Beast | |
| Frenzied Mob (Miscellaneous for Mordheim, 99111102056) | Games Workshop | |
| Civilian wagon drivers ('18th Century Equipment, Guns & Civilians' range, GP1) | Front Rank Figurines | |
| Civilians (1 in smock with shovel, 1 walking with pick, 1 carrying sack, 1 walking) ('18th Century Equipment, Guns & Civilians' range, GP2) | Front Rank Figurines | |
| Civilians (1 soldier on crutch, 1 maid with basket, 1 old hag, 1 clergyman preaching) ('18th Century Equipment, Guns & Civilians' range, GP4) | Front Rank Figurines | |
| Bar 'wench' ('PERSONALITIES, SCENIC FIGURES' section, NHP1) | Outpost Wargame Services | |
| The Barkeep ('PERSONALITIES, SCENIC FIGURES' section, NHP2) | Outpost Wargame Services | |
| The Blacksmith ('PERSONALITIES, SCENIC FIGURES' section, NHP4) | Outpost Wargame Services | |
| Townsfolk I ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 02583) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Townsfolk II ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 02584) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Townsfolk III ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 02655) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Townsfolk V ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 02825) | Reaper Miniatures | |
Charlatans
| Name of Miniature/Range | Producer | Samples |
|---|
| Sarah the Seeress ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 03073) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Sarah the Seeress ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 02030) | Reaper Miniatures | |
| Anzen Contar, Mystic and Familiar ('Dark Heaven Legends' range, 03596) | Reaper Miniatures | |
Other figures
| Name of Miniature/Range | Producer | Samples |
|---|
| Falknerin ('Battlefield Babes' range, BFB001) | Battlefield Berlin | |
Wagons, Coaches & Carts
Bases
| Name of Miniature/Range | Producer | Samples |
|---|
| 25mm round DS Innsmouth Cobblestones (FGDBSET25) | Fenris Games | |
| 10x Cobblestone bases ('Empire of the Dead:Requiem') | West Wind Productions | |
Further Reading
Setting Sail: Collecting Ships for Tabletop Games - An extensive reference of 25-28mm ships
Collecting Pirate Miniatures - A list of 25-30mm pirate figure manufacturers, plus a 'Legends of the High Seas' miniatures reference
Terrors of the High Seas - A list of sea monsters and using tentacles in pirate games
Impressive -and inspirational- list!
ReplyDeleteBut... NO BS 'Governor's daughter'???
Hasslefree Barwench, strumpet... would fit.
Since 'Brotherhood of the Wolf' is a major part of your inspiration, some lesser known minis 'with tricorne':
- Hasslefree Pirate Captain;
- Eureka Pirate Ladies (the cutest is also sold by Irregular minis as PS19 / PS21);
- Foundry female Revenant Elves do have a 18th C. 'look';
- Fenryll 'chasseur de sorcière', Flying Frog minis for 'A Touch of Evil'...;
- Valiant (Magnificent Egos) Pilgrim & Pilgrim reincarnated;
- Enigma Katherine;
- Black Hat (Cobalt) Female Duellist (sic)...
Cheers!
Thanks a lot for the input, abdul666! I remember seeing your threads over at LAF.
ReplyDeleteYes, the Governor's Daughter... I think I unintentionally left her out because she's much "more" than a civilian, yet not a proper fightin' gang member. And maybe because I have two unpainted copies (1 resin, 1 metal) of her already... ;) Nevertheless, she definately belongs in the list!
The strumpet is a good catch. She's actually in a different category which is not yet included at all: 'The Syr' (a gypsy kind of gang).
Looks like Galloping Major's upcoming FIW AAC3 Anglo-American Settlers Defending Command & Characters pack will have a number of suitable minis. Two of their 'Soldiers Free' characters are also quite nice.
I also just realized that I completely forgot to include Versper-On's Carnevale minis. D'OH!
Will have to update the list right now. :)
Cheers!
- Warlord Games also have armed settlers (and a pair of jesuits).
ReplyDelete- Historically a little later, but West Wind 'Headless Horseman' range includes suitable minis; gypsies, armed priests and monks in other 'Vampire Wars' ranges, and even some 'thralls' for Victorian EotD would not look out of place.
- Rattrap had a 'Characters of Gévaudan' set -don't know about its current availability, and the slouched hats look more '3 Musketeers' than 'Lacepulp' (conversion?).
- Moonlight Minis do offer (¿?) a few potential 'living' characters.
- Micro art Sudios Esme is in 18th C. costume, but unfortunately the Discworld minis are reportedly close to 36mm?
- Oh, and I forgot Fiendish Fabrication 'Mother Mutton' ^-^
For the gypsies / spies GW plague cart could be converted (with plumes / feathers added to the horses & the 4 corners of the wagon - and another driver!) to a kind of 'mobile theatre'; a goof excuse to use Fantasy 'bards', more generally dancers, musicians and singers in 'outfashioned' / 'exotic' / skimpy costumes (what about -slightly converted- Fantasy Football cheerleaders?).
Now, as demonstrated with "Gerrard, Bondsmen Leader", the mere addition of a tricorne does marvels to 'tag' a miniature '18th C.'; applies not only to males, but potentially to many 'female fighers' (Darksword, Reaper...). Wargames Factory 'War of Spanish Succession' plastic sets are an abundant and -relatively- inexpensive source of tricornes & other accessories.
Hi again,
ReplyDeletecool stuff! Thanks for all the interesting links. I hadn't seen the Characters of Gévaudan for Gloire before. I'll definately put them on the list.
I recently watched The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. That too totally reminded me of the Mordheim Carnival of Chaos Plague Cart.
One big issue for me is that the figures must not only match in style/theme but also in quality. If you have e.g. Dark Sword and Black Scorpion minis on one hand then you can hardly combine those with... erm... Old Glory or Blue Moon. So yeah, I am a bit picky. :)
I fully understand: I prefer to have female minis (at least those supposed to be comely / cute) better sculpted than male ones; major characters better sculpted than hirelings; noble duelists better sculpted than tavern brawlers... Badly sculpts minis are often bulky, and thus suggest brute strength but certainly not bright intelligence (re. the Foundry SYW Gardes Françaises who look more orcish than human).
ReplyDeleteHence the variable quality of sculpt / anatomical correctness of style, instead of being an embarrassment, could be used as a playing aid reflecting both the IQ / education / sophistication of the character AND his / her social status / rank in the hierarchy of the 'gang'. Within limits of course, to work it has to stay at almost subliminal level.
That's a totally interesting take on the issue. With a beautiful paint job being capable of pulling the best out of any figure this may indeed work in some occasions. I guess a problem (for me) is that usually less experly sculpted figures are also often presented with a suitably "medium" quality paint job. If all figures get an equally talented brush treatment things may be evened out a lot.
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