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1d4chan>Nubnuber: /* Games Workshop */

2022-09-02T02:47:57Z

Games Workshop

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	This has done a great deal to remove sympathy for slumping sales that have progressively worsened in the third millennium, and the popularity of their games combined with price gouging have encouraged waves of alternative models, some inspired and some blatant.		This has done a great deal to remove sympathy for slumping sales that have progressively worsened in the third millennium, and the popularity of their games combined with price gouging have encouraged waves of alternative models, some inspired and some blatant.

	After an initial crackdown on external products (culminating both in instances of drilling into a finished model to verify it was not a recast after numerous instances of fraud or even non-GW models appearing at events (see; [[Golden Demon]]) and a policy of not allowing homemade terrain despite official literature from GW coming with instructions of how to make it) brought them a great of bad press, Games Workshop quietly released guidelines on how much of a non-GW product may be allowed in an army played at Games Workshop stores, as well as an official policy regarding [[Unit Filler]].		After an initial crackdown on external products (culminating both in instances of drilling into a finished model to verify it was not a recast after numerous instances of fraud or even non-GW models appearing at events (see; [[Golden Demon]]) and a policy of not allowing homemade terrain despite official literature from GW coming with instructions of how to make it) brought them a great deal of bad press, Games Workshop quietly released guidelines on how much of a non-GW product may be allowed in an army played at Games Workshop stores, as well as an official policy regarding [[Unit Filler]].
	Of course, individual cases vary from store manager to event organizer for better or worse.		Of course, individual cases vary from store manager to event organizer for better or worse.

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2022-03-21T22:11:03Z

themakerscult

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	===themakerscult===		===themakerscult===
	While this user of cgtrader only sells 3D CAD files (you have to print them out yourself), the vehicle and armor designs they sell are achingly baroque. They also ~~sell excellent Imperial Guard infantry commanders~~.		While this user of cgtrader only sells 3D CAD files (you have to print them out yourself), the vehicle and armor designs they sell are achingly baroque. They operate on a subscription based service, so you get a selection of models periodically instead of buying individual files. They also have a rather interesting mechanical not!Tyranid line of models, which might be worth checking out.

	{{Model-Making}}		{{Model-Making}}
	{{Model Manufacturers}}		{{Model Manufacturers}}
	[[Category:Miniatures]]		[[Category:Miniatures]]

1d4chan>FlintTD: /* Puppetswar */

2021-12-26T00:35:38Z

Puppetswar

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	===Puppetswar===		===Puppetswar===
	Produces model alternatives mostly for ~~40k,~~ including some ridiculously cheap (but not bad quality) knight titans and gargants.		Produces traditionallu sculpted model alternatives, mostly for 40K; including some ridiculously cheap (but not bad quality) knight titans and gargants.

			They've released a huge line of 3D printed miniatures and CAD models as of 2021.

	===[[Victoria Miniatures]]===		===[[Victoria Miniatures]]===

87.244.125.206: /* Proxy Companies */

2021-07-02T22:49:38Z

Proxy Companies

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	===Mortian===		===Mortian===
	A shop catering exclusively to Imperial Guard players. They have crawling legged tanks, all kinds of modular turrets. They also have a line of heavy weapons ogres, drop troopers, and assorted infantry upgrade bits.		A shop catering exclusively to Imperial Guard players. They have crawling legged tanks, all kinds of modular turrets. They also have a line of heavy weapons ogres, drop troopers, and assorted infantry upgrade bits.

			===Wargames Atlanic===
			28mm scale plastic miniatures. Mainly historical, but recently have started their "Death Fields" range of historical soldiers thrown into a sci-fi tournament, all of which make great Imperial Guard proxies.

	==3rd Party 3D Printed==		==3rd Party 3D Printed==

104.220.162.108: /* Victoria Miniatures */

2021-05-17T15:49:30Z

Victoria Miniatures

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	Produces model alternatives mostly for 40k, including some ridiculously cheap (but not bad quality) knight titans and gargants.		Produces model alternatives mostly for 40k, including some ridiculously cheap (but not bad quality) knight titans and gargants.

	===Victoria Miniatures===		===[[Victoria Miniatures]]===
	High quality, but also expensive. Resin and plastic minis and bits, almost all for Guard armies: they've got NotVostroyan, NotValhallan, NotTanith, NotMordian, NotSanctionedBeastmen, NotKrieg, NotPenalLegion, and more. Also some characters (still guard only), and the most unexpected unit of them all[https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/character-miniatures/products/spanish-inquisition].		High quality, but also expensive. Resin and plastic minis and bits, almost all for Guard armies: they've got NotVostroyan, NotValhallan, NotTanith, NotMordian, NotSanctionedBeastmen, NotKrieg, NotPenalLegion, and more. Also some characters (still guard only), and the most unexpected unit of them all[https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/character-miniatures/products/spanish-inquisition].

66.207.28.73: /* Ral Partha */

2021-04-27T07:15:15Z

Ral Partha

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	Most [[Ral Partha]] models are out of print and only available on eBay. They also suffer from primitive modeling techniques, having too stock or too gangly proportions at times. Despite this, many feel they have a classic look to them.		Most [[Ral Partha]] models are out of print and only available on eBay. They also suffer from primitive modeling techniques, having too stock or too gangly proportions at times. Despite this, many feel they have a classic look to them.
	Ral Partha managed to obtain many licenses in the past including Elfquest and ~~Shadowrun~~.		Ral Partha managed to obtain many licenses in the past including Elfquest, Shadowrun, and [[Battletech]].

	===Hitech Miniatures===		===Hitech Miniatures===

66.207.28.73: /* Zealot Miniatures */

2021-04-27T07:11:08Z

Zealot Miniatures

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	Prices are pretty good as well, comparable to Reaper Bones at times.		Prices are pretty good as well, comparable to Reaper Bones at times.

	Best of all though is cheap and detailed buildings. Most of the line us medieval cottages and that sort, but as far as scenery goes is very affordable for what you get.		Best of all though is cheap and detailed buildings. Most of the line is medieval cottages and that sort, but as far as scenery goes is very affordable for what you get.

	===Anvil Industries===		===Anvil Industries===

149.167.87.147: /* Ral Partha */

2021-03-10T04:19:40Z

Ral Partha

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	Most [[Ral Partha]] models are out of print and only available on eBay. They also suffer from primitive modeling techniques, having too stock or too gangly proportions at times. Despite this, many feel they have a classic look to them.		Most [[Ral Partha]] models are out of print and only available on eBay. They also suffer from primitive modeling techniques, having too stock or too gangly proportions at times. Despite this, many feel they have a classic look to them.
	Ral Partha managed to obtain many licenses in the past including Elfquest, Shadowrun,		Ral Partha managed to obtain many licenses in the past including Elfquest and Shadowrun.

	===Hitech Miniatures===		===Hitech Miniatures===