Although less developed technologically speaking, the “barbarian” societies are exceptionally good at producing skillful warriors. Here is one such fighter.
His armor consists solely of his metal helmet. His muscular body is otherwise protected only by his skill and daring on the battlefield.
His primary weapon is his trusty battle ax although he also carries a sword in the sheath at his hip.
His blond hair hints at his possible Norse origins (although one suspects he would be wearing warmer clothing more suited to his habitat in the colder months of the year).
This 25-28 mm scale sculpt does a nice job of capturing the warrior’s confidence and presence on the field of battle. He would be at home in most fantasy game worlds as well as adventures based on a more historical setting.
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. In the land of the cyclops, the one-eyed man is also king!
Our first warrior is armed with a simple spear. His clothing consists of simple animal skins roughly sewn together to cover his large muscular frame.
This second cyclops wields a large axe. In addition to his plain animal skin clothing, this fellow has fashioned some simple accessories from the bones and teeth of his past victories. An interesting addition is the large sack in which he deposits his latest victims. But you may note that the current captive (seems to be a goblin or small orc) has not accepted his fate just yet as he is in the process of cutting his way out of the sack.
These one-eyed wonders represent a classic non-human race that can appear in any fantasy game world. Although most are rather simple-minded, their inherent strength makes them formidable foes in a battle.
Just another day at the office. Then the zombie infection first appeared in the company’s headquarters in the customer service department. Unfortunately it took a couple of days for anyone to notice!
Then it started to spread throughout the office building (as well as the city). It was pretty rough going for a while, but some of the uninfected local national guardsmen got organized and distributed small arms to any survivors who could make it to the city armory.
Now you’ve traded your briefcase for a military assault rifle. Corporate boardroom politics and infighting has been replaced with brutal combat against a growing zombie horde! These company workers are trying to make their way through a world tuned upside down.
Richard was Vice President of Accounting. Before the zombie outbreak, he was mostly concerned with maintaining his little corporate fiefdom, counting the beans, protecting his turf. Now he’s worried about protecting his real life. In addition to the assault rifle, he has managed to acquire a hand ax (carried on his belt) and a satchel for carrying some survival gear.
Brad was an up and coming project manager in Computer Security until the zombies made his worry about a whole different “virus” attack. His gear includes a rifle, a machete, military flashlight, and sports backpack.
Gloria loved the challenges of her Corporate Legal job, struggling to survive in a “good old boys” environment. That seems pretty inconsequential as she now turns to fighting for survival in a much realer sense. Still, she has been successful in transferring some skills such as always being aware of what is happening around you, identify the most critical threats, and eliminating said threats decisively in the new world order.
Brad had a solid track record in Marketing and Sales. Released from his high pressure company responsibilities, he can turn his attention to dealing with the walking dead. He only wish he could have dealt with some of his overly demanding customer accounts in such a direct manner. He has converted his briefcase into a shoulder satchel for holding supplies and spare clothes and carries a canteen and entrenching shovel. But he most appreciates the usefulness of his assault rifle and the pistol holstered at his belt.
These 25mm scale miniatures offer a different source of survivors struggling in a your post apocalyptic game world, whether it be zombie infestation, alien invaders, or military conflict leading to the breakdown of civilization.
Here is a sample of 25mm scale miniatures from a commission group I recently completed. The war band consisted primarily of orcs fighters plus a few goblins thrown in.
First, some orcs with battle axes, both one- and two-handed weapons.
Orc warriors with a bow and a sword.
Finally a couple of goblins, one wielding a spear, the other a short bow (have you ever seen a goblin try to use a longbow?).
You can always use some orcs and goblin fighters in your fantasy scenarios. They frequently make up the backbone of many armies in Dungeons & Dragons™, Warhammer Fantasy™, and other fantasy games.
Posted by: G R @ 4:00 pm
Just in time to celebrate the Halloween season, here is a batch of zombies.
Once these cursed creatures were our friends and neighbors, even our family. They led perfectly normal lives, going about the regular daily rituals. But now, they have become the walking dead, roaming the abandoned streets of nearly deserted cities and towns, constantly searching for fresh brains (well, actually any human meat will do) to consume.
Some were members of the business community, toiling away in office buildings.
Others spent their days in classes and their nights at campus parties.
You will notice that there is quite a variation in the skin tones of these zombies. I decided to give the “freshly dead” a fairly normal skin tone with some mottling.
As the zombies “age”, the flesh takes on an increasingly greyish dead tone with the “older” zombies possessing very darkened skin.
Also, the wounds on the older zombies tend to leave a darker, aged blood stain, while the blood on the recently changed is brighter. Of course, if a zombie has fed recently, there is a presence of brighter blood as well.
Here’s hoping that none of these come “Trick or Treating” at your door on Halloween night – unless you have a bucket of fresh brains to hand out!
As soon as the emergency signal was received from the remote underground research station, all further contact was lost. Following emergency protocol, Headquarters sends in an “clean-up crew” whose mission is to to enter the sealed station, identify the cause of the shut down, and sanitize any “mess” they find.
The nature of the research being conducted at the station necessitates that the team be outfitted in complete bio suits for protection against possible contamination.
The scientific leader of the team carries a sensor to detect possible dangerous organisms that may be on the loose in the laboratories.
The rest of the team consists of military special forces and are armed with military assault rifles.
The possible scenarios for putting the team of 25mm scale figures on the game board range from a simple chemical spill, to a mutating virus, to a full-fledged zombie breakout!
Visiting a lonely graveyard late on Halloween night can introduce you to all manner of new friends (or fiends). Here is someone (or something) just waiting to make your acquaintance.
Perched atop a grave marker, this crypt bat is posed to strike!
His large bat-like wings allow him to move silently through the air. His dark brown body lets him hide amongst the shadows with ease.
But this is not a mindless animal. There is a distinct evil intelligence behind those red eyes, making him all the more deadly opponent.
The creature wears a loincloth that is adorned with golden links. Around his neck hangs a necklace fashioned from the skull and talons of an earlier victim.
A nice 25 to 28 mm scale miniature that captures the strength and danger of the monster. It could appear in many genres of role-playing games including fantasy, horror and pulp action.
In conjunction with our previous post on the undead skeleton fighters, I think the warband needs a leader. How about a mounted warrior to direct his “men” (at least they were men once upon a time)?
Of course, the best mount for any undead warrior is an undead creature so that their auras of fear do not interfere with their functions. Our lancer sits atop a reanimated war horse.
The fighter carries a long lance and round shield.
This is a very nice casting in 25 mm scale. The skeletal bones provide a wonderful “canvas” for painting the pair, particularly the war horse.
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones … One of the most common undead monsters found in fantasy and horror games are skeletons. Raised from the dead to seek revenge, protect cursed treasure, or to do the bidding of an evil necromancer lord. Whatever the reason behind their walking the earth, our boney warriors are always ready to confront your adventurers. Here is a small warband of skeletal fighters charging into battle.
Each is armed with a sword.
These fighters each carry a small shield and wear bits of armor and tattered clothing.
Skeletons can appear from individual fighters to large hordes of undead warriors. They can be employed in nearly any fantasy or horror role-playing game such as Dungeons & Dragons™or table top war game including Warhammer Fantasy™.
Stalking the lonely graveyard on a moonless night, this frightful spirit has risen from the grave to exact horrible revenge!
Wind swirls its shroud as it stalks toward its victim across the moldering burial ground.
Its body is invisible, but the fear that it causes is almost palpable.
This classic figure can appear in many fantasy or horror RPG gaming scenarios. It can be a simple haunter of graveyards, a bog wraith skirting about misty moors, or even the embodiment of a major supernatural opponent. Whatever the game setting, it should strike terror into the hearts of your adventurers!
His golden armor gleaming in the battlefield light, this heavily armored knight presents a formidable sight.
He wears a full suit of armor made from golden plate mail, including a protective helmet. A large shield provides additional protection.
He wields a large longsword in hand-to-hand combat. A weighted footman’s flail also hangs at his back.
But it appears that he is far more than a simple fighter. Various objects hang from his belt including holy symbols, a spell book, and a scroll. It seems that our knight has a religious or wizardry side. Perhaps he is a paladin cleric representing his faith’s deity on the battle ground between good and evil.
Whatever his alignment, this warrior miniature would stand out in any fantasy game encounter.
Holding his wicked two handed greatsword at the ready, this seasoned knight charges into battle!
He wears a complete suit of plate mail armor including helmet. He carries a longsword in the sheath at his hip as a back up weapon.
His tunic flaps in the breeze as he charges.
This 25 mm scale fantasy game miniature has a nice fluid pose!
They may be a bit battered. Maybe their uniforms are torn and frayed from their unexpectedly lengthy stay in the field. Perhaps their weapons are running low on ammo. And none of them have seen a hot shower or warm rations in longer than they can remember. But their determination to not only survive, but to carry on the war against the alien invaders (or the zombie hordes) still burns!
This rag tag group of military survivors searches though devastated post apocalyptic urban landscapes. They seek to connect up with other survivors while looking for ways to fight the off worlders. They carry on a guerrilla war, ambushing small alien patrols, disrupting supply lines, and generally hitting the enemy whenever a good opportunity allows.
These 25 mm scale figures would be great miniatures for a variety of near future game worlds. It could be as simple as the later stages of a major global world confrontation such as the post apocalyptic nuclear war environment of Twilight: 2000™. Perhaps the threat stems from beyond our planet as an alien species invades the Earth. Or a mutant virus has escaped to transform the dead into zombie hordes.
There is a lot of “character” in these sculpts.
Rising from his grave, this spectral warrior comes to avenge his death, or perhaps to protect a sacred artifact.
None of the knight’s body can be seen, only the items he wore in life: plate mail armor, horned helmet, shield, cloak, and so on. And of course his sturdy mace!
There is even a certain ghostly quality to his clothing, seemingly disappearing into nothingness at the edges.
This 25 mm scale game figure can make a spooky encounter for your player characters. Although designed with a fantasy setting in mind, this miniature could appear in some horror adventures as well.
Orcs form some of the strongest armies in many fantasy worlds. Their battle lust and ability to follow commands make them formidable foes on the battlefield.
Here are a couple of 25-28 mm scale orc soldiers. Each is outfitted with chainmail armor, a shield and a primary weapon (sword or ax).
While they seldom rise to any significant rank, they can still form the foundation of an impressive army in any fantasy game including Dungeons & Dragons™ and Warhammer Fantasy™. There is always room for a few more orcs on the table top.
Howls from the netherworld fill the dark night air! Hellhounds are on the hunt! And they are coming closer!
Large, brutish monstrous dogs from Hell. These creatures have been sent to hunt down a doomed victim.
Magical fire seems to flicker across their bodies, but doesn’t cause any damage to the monsters.
An evil glow radiates from behind their eyes, hinting at an unnatural primal intelligence.
Send these evil puppies to search out your adventurers for a nasty encounter in any fantasy or horror scenario.
This is one of those miniatures that can be drafted into various roles.
Is he raising his hand as a sign of peace, or is he preparing to cast a magical incantation? It depends.
Maybe this fellow is simply a kind cleric offering aid to you. Or perhaps a belligerent druid seeking to protect his natural wards. On the other hand, he may be the leader of a Cthulhu cult attempting to open the doorway between dimensions! Dressed in robes and holding a staff in his left hand, this miniature could fill any of these roles.
This 25 mm scale figure could find a home in any fantasy game world including Dungeons & Dragons™. Or he could appear in a horror mythos such as Call of Cthulhu™.
Straight from the bowels of Hell, this skeletal evil demon has come to collect some soul!.
She wields a wicked scythe in her left hand and a longsword in her right.
She wears little armor (including a skull-emblazoned shoulder pad), preferring a tattered flowing gown. Perhaps she likes the way it balances her large horned brow!
Magical jewels adorn her crown and a ring on her left hand. Other pieces of jewelry appear on her arm and ankle.
Only the greatest of heroes will have a chance of besting her! She should strike fear into any party of adventurers. In addition to appearing an any fantasy world, this 28 mm scale miniature game figure could be used in some horror adventures.
Slade was a member of a biker club before the appearance of the infected zombie hordes. He’s still a member of the club, although the membership has shrunk considerably in all of the chaos and fighting that followed.
Of course, the new world order has allowed Slade to upgrade his usual armaments. Now his weapon of choice is a military issued flamethrower! Sure, the lit up zeds may still come at you briefly, but not for too long before the flames reduce them to ashes.
The flamer is pretty good for hosing down a group of zeds all at once, but it is a bit excessive in certain circumstances, like inside combustible buildings. That’s when Slade resorts to his semiautomatic pistol and combat knife.
The grenade on his belt is held in reserve is he attracts too many zeds at one time.
This 25 mm game miniature makes a fun addition to most parties of survivors seeking safety in a post apocalyptic world. The flamethrower is a nice cinematic effect in combat, whether it is against zombies, hostile alien invaders, or any other miscreant daring to disrupt Slade’s world!
In the post apocalyptic landscape, danger is everywhere. On the rubble-strewn city streets; even on the lonely open roads. But there are hard men (and women) who dare to stand against the chaos. Here is one such road warrior.
He is armed to the teeth. He carries a military assault rifle in his right hand and a semiautomatic pistol in his left.
A spare pistol is tucked into his belt. For close-up fighting, he has a combat knife sheathed in his right boot.
The metal brace on his right knee provides proof of the dangers lying in wait on the lawless highways.
You might see a bit of a resemblance in this 25-mm scale casting to a certain cinematic road warrior named Max!