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2018/11/30 17:27:45
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Otiose in a Niche
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2018/11/30 17:38:27
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Battlefield Tourist
MN (Currently in WY)
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Eilif wrote: Easy E wrote:Some of you may know that I had a large (and pretty awesome) collection of Green Army Men. I use them to play some games from time to time:
https://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2018/03/wargame-design-green-army-men-plastic.html
However, in a recent move the shippers lost my big tin of Green Army Men so I need to replace them. I am loathe to buy them online blind since so many of them are just really cheap. I want a slightly better quality.
Do any of you guys have the name of a decent manufacturer I can order from online that makes a decent quality Green Army Man, preferable the Vietnam or WWII ones.
Sorry to hear about that. Here's a few options.
-The original and best manufacturer of the Vietnam army men, M48 tanks, and other classics is probably "Tim Mee Toys". You can find them on Amazon. They cost a bit more but they're made in the USA and almost all of the vietnam figs that aren't Tim Mee are knock-offs and likely lower quality.
-If you're interested in WW2, there's a bucket of 4 types of WW2 troops that's also fairly common on Amazon. The quality of the figs isn't quite what it was back in the day, but you get US, British, German and Japanese troops in one pack.
Those were the two I was looking for specifically. Thank you.
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2018/11/30 23:28:01
Subject: Re:Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Otiose in a Niche
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Another potentially useful toy
The action figures would be useless but the blockade and weapons should be useful.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076ZRLHDT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
There's a couple more sets in the Click N Play line that might work for some projects.
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2018/12/01 08:34:46
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Rough Rider with Boomstick
Off the shoulder of Orion
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Thanks - those are great toys KK, but a little big for 40k (about 1/18th scale)
I’ve bought quite a collection of them for my boy. At about $2 USD per mini (fully articulated, painted and assembled) and $15-$30 for most vehicles, the pricing comparison to GW is stark.
Still horses for courses and all that.
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2018/12/03 23:23:26
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Worthiest of Warlock Engineers
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Lads, I need some help and your the best lot to ask.
I need 1:56/28mm civilian vehicles that are cheap, and maybe a couple of military ones if you know any good ones.
Any ideas?
UK based, so UK shops would help.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2018/12/03 23:23:49
Free from GW's tyranny and the hobby is looking better for it
DR:90-S++G+++M++B++I+Pww205++D++A+++/sWD146R++T(T)D+
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2018/12/04 02:25:35
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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master of ordinance wrote:Lads, I need some help and your the best lot to ask.
I need 1:56/28mm civilian vehicles that are cheap, and maybe a couple of military ones if you know any good ones.
Any ideas?
UK based, so UK shops would help.
This set has the ambulances and APCs I showed up there, the truck and tank should also work.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/YAKOK-Pull-Back-Helicopter-ArmyGreen-Military/dp/B07J665ZJ2/ref=sr_1_52?ie=UTF8&qid=1543889748&sr=8-52&keywords=toy+military+vehicles
The link up there to Alibaba is cheaper and I'm sure they ship to the UK . Just allow a few weeks.
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2018/12/09 05:11:49
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Brigadier General
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master of ordinance wrote:Lads, I need some help and your the best lot to ask.
I need 1:56/28mm civilian vehicles that are cheap, and maybe a couple of military ones if you know any good ones.
Any ideas?
UK based, so UK shops would help.
As well as the ones we've shown I'd search Ali Express (unlikely to find cheaper prices).
Here's a pack of 5 cars on Ali for $12 USD shipped.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-50-Scale-Diecast-Mode-cars-for-architecture-model-making-train-layout/32904734702.html
Here's some nicer ones:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5pcs-Painted-Model-Cars-Building-Train-Layout-1-50-O-Scale-Great-Collector/32802216437.html
For more like that, search for "1:50 cars" on Ali. Search also for "O scale". 1:50 is a pretty common size, though you can find 1/48 too. Especially for trucks. Always double check the provided measurements though as while the measurements are usually accurate, the scale's aren't always noted correctly.
Here's an item I've seen on Ali and Ebay and is probably available on EbayUK too:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kid-1-43-Racing-Bicycle-Truck-Toy-Carrier-Vehicle-Garbage-Truck-Diecasts-Toy-ho-/302562224780?var=&hash=item46721d2a8c.
I've bought a few and you can see my pics and thoughts on them here:
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=104586.msg1353923#msg1353923
Scroll down for the second and third.
Alternatively for civilian, I just buy 1/48 and 1/43 die cast cars at resale shops and sometimes in whatever retail outlet they appear in. That may sound big since those scales are closer to 35mm'ish but with most "28mm" figs being 30mm+ these days, heroic in proportion, and sitting on a 3mm base, 1/48 and 1/43 vehicles generally end up looking quite good. They have formed backdrop, terrain, and even drivable vehicles for numerous post- apoc, zombie, Superhero and even sci-fi games over the years.
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2018/12/09 05:44:58
Subject: Re:Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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2018/12/10 17:03:46
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Worthiest of Warlock Engineers
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Nice, thanks lads.
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Free from GW's tyranny and the hobby is looking better for it
DR:90-S++G+++M++B++I+Pww205++D++A+++/sWD146R++T(T)D+
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2018/12/13 15:33:03
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Do these count?
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2018/12/13 15:41:27
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Stubborn Prosecutor
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How big are those models?
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Bender wrote:* Realise that despite the way people talk, this is not a professional sport played by demi gods, but rather a game of toy soldiers played by tired, inebriated human beings.
https://www.victorwardbooks.com/ Home of Dark Days series |
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2018/12/13 15:48:54
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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They have articulation, so they're technically action figures.
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2018/12/13 16:05:02
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Dakka Veteran
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Wow, I'm guessing those action figures are from China?
They even have the Khorne symbol and everything, lol.
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2018/12/13 17:32:43
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Regular Dakkanaut
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lol they put a Vargiest head on the FW Deamon Prince.
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2018/12/13 17:58:53
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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Where did they come from?
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2018/12/13 18:03:41
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Stubborn Prosecutor
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StraightSilver wrote:Wow, I'm guessing those action figures are from China?
They even have the Khorne symbol and everything, lol.
Just saying it wouldn't the first time a third party toy got repurposed
*looks at my wierdboy*
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Bender wrote:* Realise that despite the way people talk, this is not a professional sport played by demi gods, but rather a game of toy soldiers played by tired, inebriated human beings.
https://www.victorwardbooks.com/ Home of Dark Days series |
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2018/12/13 19:38:37
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Found them in the toy section of a local truck stop.
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2018/12/13 20:33:40
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Foxy Wildborne
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Wow, those are seriously, blatantly, upscaled GW parts.
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2018/12/13 20:34:07
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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Now I'll have a second reason to skulk around truck stops.
But seriously that's the least disgusting "found it in a truck stop" story I've ever heard. Pretty amazing find. How much did they cost?
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2018/12/18 10:55:39
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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BobtheInquisitor wrote: Now I'll have a second reason to skulk around truck stops.
But seriously that's the least disgusting "found it in a truck stop" story I've ever heard. Pretty amazing find. How much did they cost?
$3 a piece.
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2018/12/28 04:55:08
Subject: Re:Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Slaanesh Veteran Marine with Tentacles
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It's not exactly a toy, but Walmart has been stocking these: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Stacker-3x5-Box-Clear/140901217 You can spray paint and weather them for decent scatter containers. Little ones are about $1 each and the big ones are about $3.
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2019/01/16 04:57:16
Subject: Re:Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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Dark Eldar flier for $10.
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2019/01/16 16:02:05
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Pulsating Possessed Chaos Marine
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I'm super interested in actually trying this...anyone have any idea how wide it actually is?
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2019/01/16 16:49:41
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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2019/01/16 16:50:20
Subject: Re:Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Regular Dakkanaut
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What part of the store did you find them in? I could use something like this.
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2019/01/16 17:17:11
Subject: Re:Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Dakka Veteran
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I haven't gone through the whole thread so apologies if it's already been mentioned.
The Thomas & Friends Super Station
Kids got this from a generous & overzealous Aunt & Uncle and it looked so cool I picked up a used one for $40 a few weeks later for the sole purpose of stealing parts for Necromunda/40k. Amazon also apparently has them on sale and you can sell off the trains and any extra tacks you don't need to offset the price.
Lots of little details to paint - rubble, pipes, cables lying around the tracks - just pop the face off the crane, paint everything Grimdark and you have a really cool base. You can build it up on the girders for height or lay it flat and encircle it with track.
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2019/01/16 19:54:12
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Pulsating Possessed Chaos Marine
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4 inches longer than an actual razorwing....I may buy one and paint it just to see
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2019/01/29 14:52:27
Subject: Re:Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Slaanesh Veteran Marine with Tentacles
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I found it in stationary. Mixed in with some of the school supplies, but not the seasonal school supplies.
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2019/01/29 17:10:47
Subject: Re:Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Otiose in a Niche
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2019/01/29 19:58:22
Subject: Toys with war gaming or terrain uses
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Stubborn Prosecutor
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Speaking of jumping toy lines. Remember Mage Knight? That Collectible game aimed at teenagers?
Turns out a Dwarven Steam Behemoth is under $20 on eBay and exactly everything a battlewagon should be:
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Bender wrote:* Realise that despite the way people talk, this is not a professional sport played by demi gods, but rather a game of toy soldiers played by tired, inebriated human beings.
https://www.victorwardbooks.com/ Home of Dark Days series |
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