Hell Dorado models have now shipped from Cipher (first wave)

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**Hellfury**

The first run of models (starters and some blisters) from Cipher has shipped and were received by distributors a few days ago.

No rulebook as of yet. Word from Cipher is that:

Dec 31st, 2010
"The book is in the last few pages of writing for the Immortals section. All other editing is complete and layout is moving briskly. We'll be showing a couple more pages shortly. The translations are going along simultaneously. Once the book is at the printer we'll be able to give a better timeline."

But many reputable online retailers such as The Warstore have stock now, less than 18 months after Cipher has acquired the license. Its been an anxious wait, but all things considered its not too long of a wait.

It's a great sign that things are finally starting to come together.

**MeanGreenStompa**

Great news, Helldorado minis are amazing and I'd have hated seeing this range disappear.

**Alpharius**

FINALLY!

Now, that rulebook, with a GOOD translation, and I'm in!

**Red_Zeke**

Alpharius wrote:
Now, that rulebook, with a GOOD translation, and I'm in!

+1 to that!

**Alpharius**

I really, really, REALLY want them to make miniatures available separately - because I want 2 of those sweet panther models that were previously only available in one of the box sets...

Please?

**H.B.M.C.**

Let me ask the obligatory question:

What scale are they?
How do they compare to GW models?

I ask mainly because of models like this guy.

**Destrado**

Hell-Dorado miniatures are really awesome, but I had completely given up hope on them.

Still, I'd be depressed if I got them. I doubt I have the painting skills to make justice to such great miniatures.

**MajorTom11**

H.B.M.C. wrote:Let me ask the obligatory question:

What scale are they?
How do they compare to GW models?

I ask mainly because of models like this guy.

If by this guy you mean Perturabo there lol?

Saw it on cool mini today, it looks awesome, and would be a fantastic IW Primarch! They make really gorgeous minis in general those lads...

**Metsuri**

They are on 30mm bases, so pretty much the same scale as 40k. These comparison shots are from a older thread and are originally posted by Achilles. Helldorado figs are the middle on one the first and second from left on the second pic.

**Natorum**

Thanks for the heads up, you just made my day!

**George Spiggott**

About time. I'm still waiting for a rulebook first.

**endtransmission**

H.B.M.C. wrote:Let me ask the obligatory question:

What scale are they?
How do they compare to GW models?

I ask mainly because of models like this guy.

I bought him to make into an inquisitor. He's quite tall with a head that looks miniscule next to a GW figure. If I get the chance I'll upload a comparison picture of him tomorrow in pieces before I go hacking off his head

**H.B.M.C.**

Yes, 'cause 'Inquisitor' was the first thought that ran through my head when I saw that model.

Pics would be great!

**Hellfury**

I am eager for these models not only to play Hell Dorado, but to play the Hell Dorado board game Claustrophobia as well.

It's a pretty slick dungeon crawl with quite a bit of additional support from the designer of both games.

**CT GAMER**

Red_Zeke wrote:
Alpharius wrote:
Now, that rulebook, with a GOOD translation, and I'm in!

+1 to that!

+1 as well.

**Llamahead**

Great news expensive news but great news!

**Kroothawk**

Official announcment today:

Hell Dorado’s World-Wide Release Starts Now!

Cipher Studios is pleased to announce that the world-wide release of Hell Dorado has begun! This miniatures skirmish game originating in France will be released in 4 different languages and distributed all over the globe. Throughout the next 18 months the entire current line of Hell Dorado models will become available to distribution. And not only will we release all of the characters and troopers that are already out, we will also bring you 6 brand new models for the game: one character for each faction.

These new Hell Dorado figs have already begun to hit the shelves. At the crest of this new wave leads the indomitable Augustinus Raimond of the Westerners. On the heels of this close combat beast will be Husaym al Dinn, a djinn, fighting for the Saracens with blood soaked blades and an in-your-face combat style.

We have been working furiously to bring you Hell Dorado. Coupled with the improbable amount of bad luck in the first month’s release, it has seemed as though we have been through Hell itself to bring you this new miniatures game. Having overcome these obstacles getting out our initial wave of releases, we are now on target for shipping the second wave to distribution. The English product has now shipped and the product with translated text will be leaving our warehouse shortly. Cipher Studios has been successful in bringing minis fans Anima Tactics in 4 different languages for 5 years now. Because of this, we will be able to implement the same plan with Hell Dorado easily.

And yes, the rulebook is almost ready for print. We have finished all writing and editing. Edited sections have been passed along to our foreign partners for translation and to our layout team, which is in its final stages as I write. You will have it in your wanting hands in no time. Once the book is at the printer, we’ll be able to give a more exact time of release.

Thank you all for believing in us and hanging in there these last couple of years while we were getting Hell Dorado back into the gaming community, on an even bigger scale than before. We look forward to bringing you these amazing models, growing the already incredible community, and expanding the rich world of Hell Dorado!

Help spread us around!

http://cipher-studios.com/2011/01/hell-dorado%E2%80%99s-world-wide-release-starts-now/

**Alpharius**

Any confirmation on their plan to offer all the miniatures from the various original sets individually?

**kevlar'o**

28mm or 54mm?

**Alpharius**

If you mean the miniature line as a whole, then yes, 28mm...

**bbb**

I remember reading that fans of the game thought Cipher was censoring it for the re-release in some way, but does anyone know what would need to be censored?

**Alpharius**

Yeah, quite a bit actually.

Well, potentially.

Especially for American gamers.

Spoiler:

Others with more hands on experience with the original rules can probably say more.