1525 Miniatures for collectors, wargamers, modellers and historians interested in the costumes, weaponry and tactics at the time of the Peasants and Italian Wars.
My name is Doug Miller. I am a ‘retired’ academic with a passion – Err correction obsession – for recreating history in miniature and particularly the military history of Germany at the time of the Renaissance and Reformation.
This obsession is a long standing one which began in 1973 with the research for an Osprey series title called “The Landsknechts“ – these were the mercenaries employed by the warlords at the time who were known for their flamboyant costume.
That book was published in 1976 and I followed it up some 27 years later with a title in the same series on the Armies of the German Peasant War.
The interest in the Landsknechts derived from my figure collecting hobby which I was able to further during my undergraduate placement at the Elastolin factory in Neustadt bei Coburg. Elastolin was the trade name for quite exquisite plastic figures produced by the Hausser brothers. These were produced in 1:25 (7cm) and 1:45 (4cm) scale and have become collectible figures following the demise of the company in the 1980’s. One range which the company had released focused on the Landsknechts which I couldn’t resist for their animation and character.
Whilst at the factory for a 3 month ‘Praktikum’ I had the great fortune to work with and become a good friend of Josef ‘Pepi’ Tonn whose diorama work has been commemorated in the book “Schaustücke“. He was my inspiration – not only to begin making dioramas but also to start sculpting originals myself.
In 1983 I tried my hand at modelling a chess set based on the German Peasants War, a re-modelled version of which now sits in the German Peasants’ War Museum in Muehlhausen in Thuringia.
In 2000 I began a small series of Peasant War figures which has gone through a number of phases of development since. Further major influences have been the marvelous designs of German flat figures – particularly those of Franz Karl Mohr and the stunning artwork of Anton Hoffmann.
So as I have developed as a figure sculptor I have sought to reproduce the ‘character’ of the Wiemohr flat figure design and the animation of a Hausser/Elastolin figure. Some of my earlier blogs on this may give you an idea of where I am coming from.
Moreover, having grown up on a diet of Britains’ Swoppets and Airfix Multipose figures, I have been experimenting more recently with multi pose figures needless to say the conversion possibilities become endless particularly since I have designed the figures to take different weapons which I hope to make available in separate accessory packs. You can check these out in the Shop.
Since my retirement I have had time to throw myself into a series of commissions from a number of Peasants War Museums in Germany and embarked on a self financed book project which I published in 2017 detailing the background and events which culminated in the Battle of Frankenhausen 1525.
Frankenhausen
Following its publication I have decided to release a series of figures which depict various episodes and troops from that conflict. These are are available in the Shop. I hope these pages will inspire you to model, wargame and research this fascinating period. Feel free to get in touch at 1525miniatures@gmail.com if you have any queries and/or suggestions for future figures and check out my workbench page.
Blagdon Terrace
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 6EY
Bicorne Miniatures are suppliers of quality metal miniatures for the discerning wargamer and collector. Incorporating the old Connoisseur and FLM figures.
The history of Bicorne miniatures dates back to the early 1980's when it was originally owned by Frank Hinchclife. It subsequently passed ownership a few times through people such as Robert Fort and Brian Holland. Andrew Barrett bought the company in November 1999. He also brought together a number of companies such as Firing Line and Connoisseur amalgamating them into one company bringing them back to the United Kingdom.
Andrew developed a few new ranges such as the English Civil War 28mm which were some if not the best figures on the market and acclaimed by those who made reviews in the wargame world. Behind the scenes he and friend Simon over the last three years sorted and developed many other new additions to the collection which were never made available to the public.
Andrew has now sold the business to myself and remains along with Simon my very good friend. Rest assured it is my intention to carry on the legacy of Bicorne Miniatures and produce a number of new ranges to add to those already in existence. Quality and value for money will remain the priorities in the production process. Bicorne Miniatures is open for business as usual via the website. Should you have any questions or even possible suggestions of what you as a customer would like to see Bicorne Miniatures achieve then please feel free to contact us via the website.
I look forward to the custodianship of this outstanding collection and enhancing it over time. At the same time remembering it is only a business because you the customer make it possible. So watch this space and I will bring out new figures and ranges as fast as possible.
2 Chapel Ascote Cottages
Ladbroke
Southam
CV47 2DB
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
Irregular Miniatures makes 2mm, 6mm, 10mm, 15mm 20mm, 28mm 30mm, 42mm 54mm and 75mm historical, fantasy and science fiction.
All figures cast in white metal.
2mm & 6mm figures in ready based strips.10mm-75mm figures priced & sold individually.
Irregular Miniatures figures sold separately, and there is no minimum order you only have to spend a pound or two to see what our models are like. For this reason we don't send out free samples.
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Westfield
Great Edstone
YO62 6NZ
Old Glory 25s, Miniatures are pleased to bring you the entire line of Old Glory Products for Historical Miniature wargaming, including our fine line of resin cast Ships and Buildings from The Old Glory Shipyard (formerly Merrimack). Our products are created and produced by Old Glory Corp in the USA. We have all of the Old Glory 25s, plus all the lines carried by Old Glory including; Command Decision, Magnificent Little Soldier Company "Grand Scale 10", Sash and Saber, and related products. We have added the Blue Moon Manufacturing products for your shopping convenience.
4150 State Route 981
Mt. Pleasant
PA 15666
United States
Old Glory Miniatures USA are "Simply the finest" in meeting your gaming needs. We provide high quality miniatures for all your scenarios: 10mm, 15mm, and 25mm scales are all covered. Aside from miniatures, we also have buildings, ships, rulebooks, and terrain!
P.O. Box 20
Calumet, Pennsylvania
15621
United States
Old Glory Miniatures UK you will find an extensive collection of Wargames figures and miniatures in a variety of scales and sizes from 1/600th Naval to 40mm Collectors figurines.
Old Glory UK started trading in 1992 so that means we’ve been around for a good few years-selling quality models for wargamers and collectors at reasonable prices. During that time we have run up and down the gamut of history a couple of times and continue to import from Old Glory USA- our original parent company some of the finest wargames ranges available. We now also produce a growing range of items here in the UK including Fireforce Miniatures and Lil’flyin’ Fokker's aircraft models- both of these ranges are still growing. Today we have approaching 5000 individual products on our website in scales from 1/600th Naval through 10mm. 15mm, 25/28mm and 40mm all for prices that won’t break the bank. Our miniatures are mostly metal with some resin vehicles , ships and aircraft and our ranges are truly comprehensive , covering most historical periods from Egypt of the Pharaohs to modern conflicts. Our products are compatible with most historically based gaming systems but are not really specifically tied to any specific games system- so the choice is yours.
Currently our ranges include - 10mm Over 600 packs. Biblical, Macedonian and Punic Wars The Roman Empire and her Enemies, Dark Ages, High Medieval, ECW Marlburian AWI ,Napoleonic. ACW and Zulu War. 15mm Command Decision WW2 and True North WW2.All the major combatants plus many of the smaller countries are represented in a huge range of over 500 items. Tanks Infantry Trucks Guns etc etc. Also Li’l’Flyin’Fokkers aircraft models, 50 WW2 Aircraft kits to the same 1/100th scale as the ground forces.
15mm Post WW2 & Modern We have vehicles and figures suitable for many Modern Conflicts including Vietnam, Arab –Israeli, Gulf War as well as the many Insurgencies and Guerrilla Wars around the Globe since 1945.
15mm Blue Moon A still growing range of larger 15mm models Ranges include Ancient Rome , Marlburian. Great Northern War Seven Years War FIW, AWI ,ACW Old West and Plains Wars . A large and growing Napoleonic range and most recently 19th century British Colonial wars and WW1 “Semi-historical” ranges include Deep Dark African Pirates, Gangsters and the 3 Musketeers.
Old Glory 25/28mm- A large range covering Ancient Egypt to WW1- examples include Carthage , Macedonia. Rome and her enemies. The Age of Arthur, The Pike and Shot era, the English Civil Wars the 18th century , from Marlborough to the AWI Over 400 packs of Napoleonic alone- including Napoleon on a Camel!.
An American Civil war range of over 100 packs and a substantial Colonial range for many of the Colonial wars of the 19th and early 20th centuries. We also own the “Brooks Miniatures” range of 28mm Modern miniatures.
Also available from OGUK is the fine range by Sash and Saber covering the ACW in 28mm and also in 40mm together with other 40mm ranges for such diverse periods as FIW, Dark ages and ECW to name just a few.
We also carry the fine range of 28mm and 40mm Figures by Drabant of Moscow.
Additions to our ranges appear regularly.
Altogether something approaching 5000 different items on the OGUK website.
Roughly a quarter of a million figures in stock at any one time.
Please tour the site and see the vast range of products for wargamers that we have.
Andy Copestake - Old Glory UK
Institute House
New Kyo
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 7TJ