<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Where to buy unoffical models?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/7.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Where to buy unoffical models?
But, with the new prices I've come to a cross roads. I had to buy the new stuff, but afterwards I realised dam. I've spent a hell of a lot of money. So i figured I'd rather spend just as much money on models that I won't see every day.

I saw this on a blog i absolutely love:
http://taleofpainters.blogspot.co.at/2012/09/showcase-eldar-warlock-unofficial-model.html

I've always found these whilst looking:
http://oi41.tinypic.com/2zr3s6p.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/exoditejon/Eldar%20Projects/w1small.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/exoditejon/Eldar%20Projects/Cast.jpg
http://kaughnorscave.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/whoa-check-out-these-jet-bike-models.html

Got me to thinking, how many unoffical models are there... and where the hell other than hoping one falls out of the ebay sky could i buy them from... I've search on the internet for around 3 days trying to find a place. Everywhere has dead links and shadows... :(

Any pointers? Or give up?

Exciting to hear the news :O]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5824291.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5824291.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? 40k stuff. They had to take down their Tervigon and Eldar models (both of which looked like Play-Doh to me) but a number of their conversion bits remain.

Personally, the only 3rd party model maker who really "gets" GW's style is Victoria Lamb, who does some excellent IG regiments: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/

There are also a few little guys on eBay (often coming out of Russia) who make some third party bits. I know of at least one who made some really excellent Terminator Thousand Sons, Iron Warriors, and other Chaos Legion bits/models, but they only pop up so often. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5824405.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5824405.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
Some of the "alternates" are borderline IP issues (others are clear cut IP issues).

The unofficial warlock doesn't have the "zing" of a Jes Goodwin figure - even if it WAS sculpted by an ex-GW peon.

Mark Copplestone is also ex-GW, for example, and I wouldn't have him sculpt 'eldar' either. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5824584.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5824584.page GMT Re:Where to buy unoffical models? GW models

Thanks for http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/, although I couldn't see any Eldar But i remember seeing Chapterhouse ones, I wasn't to sure about this one I must say.

I guess, unless there are some people who know more I'll go back to hoping to get lucky on ebay :(]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5827855.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5827855.page GMT Re:Where to buy unoffical models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/373197.page

Lots of great resources. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5827881.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5827881.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? GW stand-ins. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828141.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828141.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? GW. It's amazing.

I'm getting tempted by Anvil Industies Steam Lords as well. I like the distinct look they have an the departure from how GW's space marines look but it still all meshes.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828265.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828265.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
Raging Heroes just finished a Kickstarter for what amounts to three female Imperial Guard armies - I am in for way too much, though not for use in 40K.

Olley's Armies for Scrunts (Squats by any other name would smell... as sweet?) If you miss Squats take a look at Bob's work.

But Victoria Lamb... ... ... in a class by itself. Love her work.

On the low end of the scale... Mantic has a new game titled Deadzone coming out that looks appealing. They also have Orx and Forge Fathers - not the best models, but the price is decent. Their Corporation... possibly the best models that they have made, outside of Undead.

Not all sites are anti-GW-Alternates by any means.

The Auld Grump]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828483.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828483.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Unreleased]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828489.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828489.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? GW stuff than ya would for the real deal.

if ya wants a bargain. Ebay]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828932.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5828932.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
Lutharr101 wrote:
depending on what it is. i find for alot of stuff ya paying more for non GW stuff than ya would for the real deal.

if ya wants a bargain. Ebay


What do you mean real deal? The 3rd party stuff is still real. Yes some of it is more expensive than GW but it's often not. It's not as if you can claim variety is a bad thing.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5829423.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5829423.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5830011.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5830011.page GMT Re:Where to buy unoffical models?
I'm more into painting than anything else. But sadly, I'm only into painting aliens :p Clever ones at that. But either way I love looking at all these alternatives. I had no idea there were so many high quality models out there. The orc stuff rules and some of the demons out there are brilliant.

Also, unreleased, unofficial. It makes no difference, I just want to be able to buy them. I've see the wiki page, trouble is this doesn't tell me where to buy them :(

Still keep the sites coming, looking around is hella fun.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5830512.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5830512.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
The 'unofficial' stuff is generally currently produced and available on the webstore of the manufacturer.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5830533.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5830533.page GMT Re:Where to buy unoffical models?
http://www.pig-iron-productions.com/

I getting some heads for my guard from them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5834229.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5834229.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5834794.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5834794.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
 Brother SRM wrote:
Well, there's tons and tons of third party manufacturers. Some are little garage groups, some are bigger. There was actually a huge lawsuit with Chapterhouse Studios, who make derivative models based on 40k stuff. They had to take down their Tervigon and Eldar models (both of which looked like Play-Doh to me) but a number of their conversion bits remain.

Personally, the only 3rd party model maker who really "gets" GW's style is Victoria Lamb, who does some excellent IG regiments: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/

There are also a few little guys on eBay (often coming out of Russia) who make some third party bits. I know of at least one who made some really excellent Terminator Thousand Sons, Iron Warriors, and other Chaos Legion bits/models, but they only pop up so often.

Throw in Kromlech as the ultimate ork bits maker and yeah, you're right. Their meganob is incredible, and at the same price as GW literally blows it out of the water.

I'd also argue max mini for space marine, they have some excellent bits.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836382.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836382.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836466.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836466.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? http://www.maxmini.eu/store/index.php]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836537.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836537.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
 chromedog wrote:
They tend to frown on "those sites" on most boards.

Some of the "alternates" are borderline IP issues (others are clear cut IP issues).

The unofficial warlock doesn't have the "zing" of a Jes Goodwin figure - even if it WAS sculpted by an ex-GW peon.

Mark Copplestone is also ex-GW, for example, and I wouldn't have him sculpt 'eldar' either.


thanks for your opinion but i think your entirely wrong that sculpt is far better then the crap they have now.. you know what opinions are like we all have one and they all stink ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836595.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836595.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
Rle68 wrote:
 chromedog wrote:
They tend to frown on "those sites" on most boards.

Some of the "alternates" are borderline IP issues (others are clear cut IP issues).

The unofficial warlock doesn't have the "zing" of a Jes Goodwin figure - even if it WAS sculpted by an ex-GW peon.

Mark Copplestone is also ex-GW, for example, and I wouldn't have him sculpt 'eldar' either.


thanks for your opinion but i think your entirely wrong that sculpt is far better then the crap they have now.. you know what opinions are like we all have one and they all stink


Like your grammar. Zing. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836645.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836645.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Maxmini.eu has some great Space warriors bits
http://www.maxmini.eu/store/index.php
Also - their Gothic Jetbike is very nice and their Steambike is pretty danged good for steampunk gaming.

I have not tried any of their bits, but their vehicles are very nice indeed.

The Auld Grump]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836781.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5836781.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
Interestedly i just bought this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Rare-Citadel-Miniatures-Great-Spined-Dragon-Mint-Boxed-Instructions-/190865860752?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=JyG6qoQE2knXM7dzpczih9e5IIQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
and this little bad boy lol:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citadel-GW-Warhammer-OOP-Dwarf-Adventurer-Villager-Rat-Catcher-/261242256961?ViewItem=&item=261242256961&nma=true&si=JyG6qoQE2knXM7dzpczih9e5IIQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I've also got the forgeworld 13" dragon. Now i'm trying to think up a situation where I use the two in a diorama of some kind. Thank you ebay!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5844908.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5844908.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5847773.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5847773.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
 Brother SRM wrote:
Cool that you bought those two models... but what does that have to do with anything?


Wait, so I shouldn't post the Feebay auctions I just won....? ( )]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5848086.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5848086.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
 Brother SRM wrote:
Cool that you bought those two models... but what does that have to do with anything?


O i'm sorry, I thought that so few of you gave me links to eldar models as requested this thread was just a free for all on models.... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5850587.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5850587.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5851512.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/5851512.page GMT Re:Where to buy unoffical models?

Just means paying through the roof for them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/6021358.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/6021358.page GMT Re:Where to buy unoffical models?
I decided to teach myself how to make hard plastic models in my garage and have spent about 3 years tinkering with it part time. I have a blog which I have been scolded for linking to, but it details the process pretty much step by step. Here is a pic of some almost done figures I have been playing around with to learn organic modeling;



I need to do a bit more clean up work and see how it turns out. This is from a $30 plastic injection mold-so if I can refine the process it is going to be interesting to see what can be done. Just thought I would let you know that many of us have taken radical reactions to high prices. Your looking for alternatives is a lot more reasonable than making alternatives.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/6021398.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/6021398.page GMT Where to buy unoffical models?
Granted, if I could talk you into it, that would allow me to avoid the hassle...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/6023186.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/538575/6023186.page GMT