AB Figures are run by Anthony Barton and Michael Hickling. We have both been wargaming for over 35 years. Now we are returning to our first love - WW2. To us authenticity, detailed design and quality are key and we go to great lengths to research our figures using contemporary illustrations, photographs and artifacts.
We hope you will like our figures – we really believe that we supply the best "Men in Miniature" for the dedicated Wargamer and Modeller.
About Anthony
After a childhood spent making plasticene animals and gaining an indifferent degree in Zoology, Anthony Barton ("AB") started his career making biological and archaeological models for museums.
Military figures had always been a hobby, and growing poorer prompted him to start making them seriously in about 1985. The "AB" range was launched in 1990, and he now devotes most of his time to it, with periodic diversions into larger-scale projects: historical paint-work, sculpture and reconstructed costumes – he has worked for many historical institutions.
He lives quietly in a small house near York, surrounded by interesting junk, and only goes out to play music with the York Waits, a 16th Century wind band which he helped found in 1977, or to indulge in historical re-enactments in interesting places, generally involving bows or early firearms.
About Michael
Michael is our craftsman making the moulds and running the small foundry and manufacturing process from his home in the beautiful Welsh countryside. He also packs and despatches your orders with help from his wife..
Michael has also actively helped in archaeological excavations including Fishbourne Roman Palace, and the exciting Patching Gold Coin Hoard, and occasionally works on digs in Wales like Dinefwr Castle and Llandeilo Roman Fort. He now enjoys pottering around the countryside in his 1943 Willys Jeep.
East Williamston
Tenby
SA70 8RT
Adler Miniatures began sometimes around 1983 though the idea had germinated a little earlier.
At the time the only Napoleonic figures in 6mm scale were those made by Heroics & Ros Nice figures but for the life of me I couldn't paint the little devils. A fact made worse by several people at the club who could paint them beautifully!
I was at the time running and designing for Mikes Models so I started to experiment with designing figures in 6mm scale. I soon realised that the H&R figures were as they were because they derived from the WW2 infantry they did. These were very wee skinny fellas because the vehicles at that time were a bit 'squashed ', at the time moulding / casting technology was in its infancy and there was a lot more shrinkage so the vehicles lost a lot of height from top to bottom. Not I hasten to add a problem that H&R stuff suffers from the these days the vehicles casting and moulding are top notch.
So when I started using GHQ Models ranges for WW2 I noticed how much bigger they were than the standard and that they had gone to 1./285 rather than 1/300th. For some reason ( nice easy steps I imagine like 25mm, 15mm etc. none of which numbers actually describe the height of the figures) 1/300th/285 became known as 5mm scale, it never was such a number but it did catch on. The actual height of a 1.285 scale figure is 6.4 from base of feet to eye level.
This way of measuring figures rather then trying to measure to the top of the head shrouded in headgear started around this time and has since become pretty standard. All part of the scale creep so designers can make better proportion figures, the difference say from 15 to 18mm doesn't sound much but for a designer its like the difference between designing a small apartment rather than designing a 4 bedroom semi detached house.
So when I looked again I realised that as the figures I wanted to make didn't have to fit in with vehicles, I could bulk them out a little so as make them easier to paint. When I did the WW2 ranges I had to reverse the process!
Adler was born then and over the mid 80's I started the business full time and here we are nearly 30 years later.
And in case anyone wonders the name Adler was chosen because at the time there were a couple of Eagle miniature firms in existence and being half German it seemed obvious to choose the German equivalent of eagle instead.
So many plans for the future but getting the design time is always the problem, being a designer led outfit means that I do pretty much everything. At some point I plan to off load the production side of things so as to leave more time for doing the important bit.
I have just started doing ancients in 10mm, considered them in 6mm for a long time but 10mm allows far more room for the character that is such a necessary part of the ancient period. Its a nice scale has the the advantages of both 6mm and 15mm and few of the disadvantages. Having got past the learning curve stage hope to accelerate the production of the 10mm line.
Fear not however the Napoleonic remain a core part of the business and additions and remakes are constantly in the works.
Well hoped you managed to stay awake till the end........er..hum.....wakey wakey!
L. Locke
and a mention for the following:
Kevin Hall a friend, adviser, owner of a jolly good library and demon van driver !
Hulon H Cox like all Texans larger than life and twice as generous, Mon Emperor !
Angus McBride will miss his inspirational artwork
Peter Gilder, owe everything I know to his genius
David Mason, former owner of Mikes Models, gave me opportunities that meant I'm where I am now. Yeah right he's the one to blame!
Aly Morrison one of the great designers who taught me a heck of a lot.
Tony Barton, of AB figures for inspiring me to become a better designer. .
and finally
Chub Pearson of Denizen Miniatures we have been partners in various crimes for nearly 40 years and yet he still moans about my moulding and casting technique! Taught me more than I know about sculpting.
15 Treyford Close
Brighton
Sussex
BN2 6NP
Our current lines include Caesar Miniatures, Zvezda, Pegasus Hobbies, Dragon Models, Italeri, Revell and Miniknight.
is the best and the most successful historical, fantasy and Sci-Fi toysoldierand game figure online shop in the world. We most focus 1/72 scale figure andmodel with major brands: Caesar Miniatures, Miniknight, Italeri, Orion, Preiser,Revell, Waterloo1815, Zveda,. In addition, we provide other brand Sci-Fi,fantasy figures and wargame products.
Caesar Miniatures is about broadcasting toysoldier and wargame hobby. At our company in Taiwan, we design, import and retail the vast range of plastic and metal soldiers. Wedevote to improve toysoldier collection and wargaming. We have a facility toproduce most of our miniatures and model. And contribute to charity andmarketing miniatures in new field.
Collection is noble hobby fulfill history knowledge, creating mini-world bydelicate and fine miniatures. Wargame playing with large numbers of miniaturescarefully chosen and painstakingly painted, on a table top face to face withfriends. It is a social and convivial activity loved by Hobbyists the worldover.
Miniatures for Wargamers, figure painters & collectors, 6mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 28mm, 32mm, 40mm
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE100TH
Early War Miniatures design and make miniatures, models and scenery for subjects from World War I through to World War II with lots of interesting things for in between.
I started EWM back in late 2010 and went live as a very small hobby/business launching the first EWM catalog on January 1st 2011. An awful lot has changed since then.
So in October 2010, I became the proud owner of a little known range of miniatures designed by Tom Lobley called Toms Tins. Tom kindly gave me the opportunity to take on his beloved range and see if I could in his words “make a go of it”. In 2012, EWM became my full time employment allowing me to commit myself to this business both growing and developing the ranges. I can say now, with some confidence that EWM has truly arrived and we are very definitely “making a go of it”, thanks again Tom.
Now at EWM we design, mold and manufacture miniatures, models and scenic accessories for collectors, modelers and gamers alike. Most of our products are designed for 20mm scale. We cover the period from WW1 to the end of WW2 with lots of interesting things for in-between. We make everything you will find on this site labeled as EWM. We do resell some other products that complement our ranges, which we hope you will find interesting and appealing. We have been in business since 2011 and our extensive model ranges are growing all the time covering some obscure, yet interesting subjects. EWM attends trade shows in Europe and the UK where we carry many, but never all our products. There are just too many now so make sure you get your show pre-order in then we can bring you the products you want to any show. Future shows we are attending appear as a tab above.
EWM has a growing number of partnerships with other retailers that we work with us both here in the UK, in Europe and the USA. We intend to expand and build upon these relationships in the near future. A list of our retail partnerships outlets and contacts appears elsewhere on this web site. We also work with a number of others in the games industry making molds and doing some casting work for a other business’s. We try to forge lasting relationships based on mutual benefits and offer things that enhance what EWM and others can offer their customers. In no particular order, we have the pleasure of working with :
Two Fat Lardies
Dan Taylor Model works
Perry Miniatures
Armourfast
Toddies Terrain
Giesber’s Models
CTK publications
Black Lion decals
Mckeeman Models
A small but important point about “SALES”. EWM DON’T do sales at any time, OR every month OR offer discounted prices (20% off) on our trade stand EVERY show like some companies do. EWM prices are our prices both here on our webstore AND the same with our EWM trade stand and with our retail trade partners. We have a number of trade partners and retail agents who also sell our products. Our trade partners earn their margins and we think it would be very disloyal to undermine them and you our own customers, by selling EWM products via both regular and random discounted sales!
Now, we will occasionally offer new products on a “special introductory offer” basis. When this happens, our agents and partners get the same option and pricing should they wish to also offer the same products at the same time.
EWM now has in excess of 1600 products, a number that is growing ALL the time. We have every intention to continue to continue to invest in, grow and expand the many product ranges, periods and subjects that we cover. We are very approachable, so if you have any questions, email us or better still, come and see us at a show and ask.
5 Pelham Road
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
PO38 1UR
Empress Miniatures was established in 2008, originally by two 'war-games widows' of two wargaming husbands. Although the Empress team is still the same things have moved on significantly and the menfolk are a lot more involved these days.
One thing that has not changed is our company policy to research, design, develop and sell the highest quality products that we can. This is across all of our ranges of figures, vehicles and terrain as well as products that we sell on behalf of other companies.
Starting with our first range, The 1879 Zulu War, we now have large and developing ranges covering the Spanish Civil War, Jazz Age Imperialism of the Inter War years, English Civil War, Maori Wars, Abyssinia, WW1, WW2, Vietnam, Indian Mutiny and Ultra Modern. Added to these are ranges that we carry for other companies that compliment our own ranges. All of our ranges get frequently added to and it is our company plan to never ever 'finish' a range but rather constantly add to our lines to expand and refresh them.
In our very busy history we are proud to have developed an excellent reputation for quality and Customer Service. Our products are made to the very highest quality to ensure that you the customer get the best.
Pop by our internet shop and have a look.
Regards,
The Empress Miniatures Team
Paul, Christine, Keith and Lorraine
Windrush House
Burford Road
Minster Lovell
OX29 0RZ
Eureka Miniatures cater to lead tabletop miniatures gaming. We produce our own ranges, including miniatures and rules sets, as well as the ranges of manufacturers Eureka is licensed to produce or distribute the following.
Irregular Miniatures
Kriegspiel Miniatures
Grumpy Miniatures
Laughing Monk Miniatures
Shadowforge Miniatures
See our other distributors Eureka Miniatures UK and Eureka Miniatures USA.
149 Poath Road Murrumbeena
Victoria 3163
Australia
Eureka Miniatures UK Launched on 5th September 2019, Eureka Miniatures UK are delighted to be the new agent for Eureka Miniatures and AB Figures in the UK & Europe.
16 Falstaff Court
Chellaston
Derby
DE73 5BA
Eureka Miniatures USA is the distributor for Eureka Miniatures and AB Figures in the United States.
225 East Street
East Walpole
MA 02032
United States
FAA started out in the UK as Figures, Armour & Artillery under the direction of John Bruce with sculpts by the late miniatures sculptor Paul Barnshaw.
In 2001 FAA crossed the pond and made its way to Nashville to begin its life as Figures, Armour & Artillery USA or FAA USA.
In early 2011 Lost Battalion Publishing, LLC purchased the assets of Figures, Armour, Artillery USA.
FAA Miniatures is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lost Battalion Publishing, LLC.
We serve the tabletop gaming community with an extensive line of 20th Century historical miniature Figures, Armour & Artillery in 20mm scale. All of our miniatures are hand cast in the US using a lead-free pewter.
Box 88
Upperco
Maryland 21155
United States
DN34 5PZ