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I am thinking of starting an Imperial Guard collection, which will be exclusively Infantry and sentinels.

I have to admit though, I am not really keen on any of the GW models (Voystron are ok, but the rest are a bit meh). I would also like my minis to look pretty unique when painted up, so was wondering if anyone had any ideas for alternative models out there?

My current favourite alternative would be for either a British Empire themed army, using WGF minis as the base, or the Eisenkern Stormtroopers from the same guys.

http://www.wargamesfactory.com/webstore/war-of-empires/british-firing-line-zulu-war
http://www.wargamesfactory.com/webstore/dreamforge-games

Any other leads on alternatives greatly appreciated, especially sentinels!

Check out Anvil Industries. http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/ I plug them whenever I can.

Might not be the sort of thing you are after, but the quality is great.

Sci-fi themed British imperials? Meridian Miniatures and Victoria Miniatures.

Don't forget Mad Robot Miniatures.

When I saw the title I was about so suggest the Eisenkern, but you already know them :-D
Just be careful with their size, I might be wrong but I think they are taller than regular guardsmen, Space Marine sized.

The Eisenkern miniatures? They look brilliant, and are in high-grade plastic

http://www.wargamesfactory.com/webstore/dreamforge-games/eisenkern-stormtroopers-20-man

We have an "Imperial theme" announcement coming next week. Watch our news thread.

Oh eh? "Imperial theme" you say. Interesting.

I second the Victoria miniatures. Love their Highlander guys.

 Butcher Joseph wrote:
When I saw the title I was about so suggest the Eisenkern, but you already know them :-D
Just be careful with their size, I might be wrong but I think they are taller than regular guardsmen, Space Marine sized.

I use them as Elysian stormtroopers & they look alright actually. Kinda tall but not too much so that couldn't be justified with their armour.

I would love to see a guard army using esienkern models they look fantastic

 RileyJessup wrote:
I would love to see a guard army using esienkern models they look fantastic

I'll shoot some pics of my Elysian stormtroopers tonight :-)

Will be watching the suggestions in this one. Been toying with the idea of starting Praetorian Guard as my 2nd/3rd army (once the first 1-2 are painted up).

FB Empire/Bretonnians