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Neko_Ali:
Well they are straight up meant to be Cadian replacement models. It's even in the name, Arcadian. Pretty much all of her stuff is Imperial Guard analog models. Praetorian, Penal Legion, Rough Riders... And all high quality stuff. Her price is a little higher than GW's, but you can see from the picture she does excellent work, and provides stuff that GW just doesn't make. I've been thinking of ordering some models for a veteran squad or something.... To rich for my blood to do a whole army out of, but fine for a special unit or character.
GarandMarine:
So what you're saying Lee, is that Akima is right. They look like soldiers or Marines from the Vietnam era.
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--- Quote from: GarandMarine on 04 Apr 2014, 05:30 ---Victoria mini's new line of sensibly dressed female "not IG".
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And those are 28mm minis? You could have told me they were 54mm and I'd have believed it. And the poses look like the way someone might actually move or stand.
Edit: Even in the grim darkness of the far future, it seems there will still be bloody Australians! :lol:
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Yep, those minis are gorgeous in person and I can't wait to paint them! At $10/model it's Forge World prices if not more, so too pricey for an army, but I am MORE then happy to support Victoria and give her money for her awesome ladies. I believe in capitalism, and I believe in market influence via my wallet, so by buying Victoria's great lady troops I am writing a message, and endorsing it to the tune of $50 that there is a market for this style of miniature.
So today's swag:
I got some free scenic bases, because con swag
Those six Sisters models I needed. They cost $60... and that is actually a pretty damn good deal. I could turn around and put those same minis on Ebay and make money.
I also grabbed an awesome wolf mount model to be used as counts as GW Thunderwolf Cavalry. I've been wanting to do a Thunderwolf single for the shelf for awhile, and the benefit of getting it with a gorgeous scenic base and having the Bits seller right there for me to get the single Space Wolf I need for the rider without paying out the ass for shipping is a major bonus.
GarandMarine:
Today's... err yesterday's swag: Went back for two more silver helms, just to have an even 10x. Also got a metal Kharne the Betrayer for $2 just so I can paint him, and so my Chaos Lord isn't so lonely in my table full of loyalists any more.
My coworker is heavily encouraging me to participate in the Colonial next month (local fantasy tourney) game size is 2500. I just tossed my list together (the one I've been toying with for an age) and without the Everqueen it barely makes 1175... and it's really pricey already. I'm happy with the models I have for my personal enjoyment, but I don't think I can justify the build to 2500 in the next month financially.
Grognard:
Well, I got do some BattleTech gaming this weekend.
played SLDF Lance vs. Pirate Lance, and since I enjoy playing spoiler so much, I played Pirate.
yeah. that didn't work out. the Dice Hate Me.
final score: 3 crippled Pirate Mechs and one crater vs. 4 SLDF 'Mech with heavy armor damage.
but on a good note: I managed to trade the Warhammer Kingdoms box set for $60 of store credit.
I then took the store credit, plus $3 in tax, and bought the newest release of the
BattleTech Inductory Box Set.
WOOT!
a $60 box set at a real cost to me of $7!
and it comes with 26 HIGH QUALITY plastic 'Mech miniatures. These are GW quality, maybe better!
GarandMarine:
Fuck Adepticon was long. I just got back home TODAY!
I'll do a junk on the bunk with all my con swag tomorrow, but for now... some advertising if you guys wouldn't mind signal boosting...
I have a Flames of War Soviet tank force up for sale. Includes the following:
20x T-34s (with both turrets)
1x Commissar M.A. Dedov (both turrets)
6x IS-2
4x ISU-122
5x SU-100
4x Katyusha w/ command team, OP team and truck
3x M17 MGMC (Quad 50 lend lease AA)
1x Soviet Guards bag patch
1x Soviet Guards dice and token tin with extra tokens
All pertinent decal sheets and a pile of soviet bits
All vehicles are painted to a table top standard with no decals. Tank commanders are in their turrets and painted. Katyusha crews are not painted.
Retail on this army is well over $700. Reasonable offers will not be refused.
I also have some Brits/Americans perfect for a Market Garden Grenadier Guard.
12x plastic Sherman V still on sprue
4x Sherman Firefly VC still on sprue
1x platoon American Airborne (based and primed for that unique shade of paratrooper green and ready for detail painting)
Make an offer.
I will ship via UPS or US Postal. I will ship internationally if you're willing to pay for it.
Edit: For the record best con swag is tied for my Victoria female IG 11 girl squad, my free copy of Dreadball, or a hot redhead's number. (She was playing in the fantasy tourney)
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