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Best paper miniatures?

Started by jswa, August 20, 2008, 11:05:56 PM

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jswa

August 20, 2008, 11:05:56 PM
Specifically, what are the best paper miniatures for generic sci-fi?

I'm running a space opera game and would like to use some. I think going the paper route will be a lot more efficient than buying a bunch of minis.

Feel free to branch out and let us all know what the best paper miniatures are for other genres, too.

Zachary The First

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August 20, 2008, 11:12:26 PM
For Paper Minis (just about any genre), I'd say Disposable Heroes.

For Paper Terrain, I really dig Fat Dragon games, but some folks swear by WorldWorks.
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August 20, 2008, 11:18:12 PM
The only paper mini's I've used have been Cardboard Heores by SJG. They're still available in pdf. I don't think he made Sci-Fi ones however.
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jswa

#3
August 20, 2008, 11:40:16 PM
I really like the look of Disposable Heroes. I may end up getting those.

KrakaJak

#4
August 20, 2008, 11:48:24 PM
Quote from: jswa;237746I really like the look of Disposable Heroes. I may end up getting those.
That's probably your best bet. As long as you like the look, then you're good to go.

Beyond artwork, all paper minis use the same basic a-frame design.
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Aos

#5
August 20, 2008, 11:50:41 PM
I made my own in a half-assed fashion in the past, but I think I might look into getting some of those.
I am definitely intrigued by the Fat Dragon Games stuff.
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August 21, 2008, 04:13:38 AM
I just spent 4 hours yesterday gluing SJG Carboard Heroes into A-frames.  They're pretty good fantasy minis.  One thing I've learned though is that:

1.  You can mix metal/plastic humanoids with cardboard non-humanoid animals & monsters, it looks ok on the table.

2.  You can't mix metal/plastic humanoids with cardboard humanoids, the cardboard ones look crap.

Age of Fable

#7
August 21, 2008, 04:49:24 AM
Cute Board Heroes! (um...not really).

Are there any fantasy paper/cardboard miniatures that are sold already printed, as opposed to as pdf's for download?
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bottg

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August 21, 2008, 06:30:00 AM Last Edit: August 21, 2008, 08:41:31 AM by bottg
Quote from: KrakaJak;237754Beyond artwork, all paper minis use the same basic a-frame design.

Mine don't!!!

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jrients

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August 21, 2008, 08:35:19 AM
S. John Ross has a SPARKS set called Watch the Skies! that might be suitable.
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Kellri

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August 21, 2008, 08:51:32 AM Last Edit: August 21, 2008, 08:57:18 AM by Kellri
I quite like these from OneMonk..sort of like Citadel miniatures in paper. The website has a good selection of links to other paper miniature makers as well. Patrick Crusiau has a fantastic bunch of miniatures here which are just as nice, and FREE.

If you ever make it over to Vietnam, I'll show you my cardboard miniatures collection. Shipping costs means its prohibitively expensive to get real lead minis over here, but sometimes I start jonesing for a game of WHFB and well...200 cardstock buildings and around 4 armies later my wife finally demanded I put that shit in storage.
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tehana

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August 21, 2008, 09:08:21 AM Last Edit: August 21, 2008, 09:13:18 AM by tehana
I need to step in here and pimp Fat Dragon Games.


Their miniatures are exceptional, cheap and of fantastic quality. Tom has really began to expand his line in the past year and there is some really interesting stuff there. I can't wait to make my Dwarven mech thingie!


Either way, check them out! Good stuff!

KenHR

#12
August 21, 2008, 09:17:50 AM
For quick and dirty fantasy stuff, I've used cardstock and the Magic Realm font, which is a TT version of the icons in the board game.

To make them stand up, I use small binder clips with the little wire handles removed.  Much cheaper than plastic stands, and available in a variety of colors, too.
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jswa

#13
August 21, 2008, 03:22:01 PM
Quote from: Kellri;237863I quite like these from OneMonk..sort of like Citadel miniatures in paper. The website has a good selection of links to other paper miniature makers as well. Patrick Crusiau has a fantastic bunch of miniatures here which are just as nice, and FREE.

If you ever make it over to Vietnam, I'll show you my cardboard miniatures collection. Shipping costs means its prohibitively expensive to get real lead minis over here, but sometimes I start jonesing for a game of WHFB and well...200 cardstock buildings and around 4 armies later my wife finally demanded I put that shit in storage.

Holy awesome, those from the second link are really cool. Thanks a lot.

walkerp

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August 21, 2008, 06:09:55 PM
Quote from: jswa;238186Holy awesome, those from the second link are really cool. Thanks a lot.

Hey, I recognize those!  He made a bunch of pods for Gametable out of those as well.  They are sweet.
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