What are good models for kids to paint?

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**Shenra**

definitely daemonettes...the sexy versions

**shrike**

malfred wrote:So what miniatures do think would be fun for a kid to paint, cheap-ish to buy, and
still fall under the category of "toy soldier"?

You can probably find it cheaper somewhere else but how about this kinda stuff:
http://www.bearwithit.co.uk/combat-force---plastic-toy-soldiers-pack-approx-60-pieces-1886-p.asp

**starsdawn**

They're soft, but not that soft. They can bended if left in a certain position for avery long period of time, but it can be fixed by dipping it in warm water and readjusting.

**Orki**

Apologies if anyone has already suggested these, but have you checked out these guys?

http://www.em4miniatures.com/acatalog/index.html

'Proper' minis for silly money.

**WingsOfHope**

I highly suggest metal minis if you are going to be tight on the budget, why i say this is because they can be stripped of paint/latex base without harming the detail of the model, Essentially starting over again. I typically use a jar fill it with goof off brand or something like that, and a old tooth brush to get other junk off, and paint all over again.

**malfred**

Cheap sci-fi and fantasy for now. He's enamored with Transformers, so anything
that looks robot-ish is a win. I think he likes my fantasy type stuff, too.

**l33tninj4**

Reaper isn't bad, about $4 for a model. Much better than GW's $15.

**Ifurita**

Orks and some of the older plastic marines from the starter set.

**Orki**

malfred wrote:Cheap sci-fi and fantasy for now. He's enamored with Transformers, so anything
that looks robot-ish is a win. I think he likes my fantasy type stuff, too.

http://www.em4miniatures.com/acatalog/Science_Fiction.html

Can't really argue for £2.50 per 5 of these...

**malfred**

Thanks for those. I think he'll like that.