"District 9 Aliens in 15mm" Topic

I basically have everything I'd need to do a District 9 scenario in 15mm except the aliens.

It would be really cool if someone were to make something similar. They could also double as Kafers from 2300 AD.

Is there demand for something like this?

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or the original short film "Alive in Joburg"

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Unlike the insectoid ones in D9, the ones from "Alive in Joburg" look a lot like Zoidberg from Futurama, but wearing a hooded cloak:

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For them, how about this?

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Those Pendraken "Night Orcs" stand about 13-15mm in height. I was thinking of turning their spears into staff weapons of sorts, or other improvised weapons.

Adding tentacles to the face might not be too hard.

Either that or try these:

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What do you think?

Thanks.

Dan

I'm going to be releasing some 15mm insect men in a few weeks, once the painter gets to them. They are not exact copies of the District 9 creatures, but they might do -- perhaps Mark H can chime in here as he's got review samples of the Spearbearers (the insect men).

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Khurasan,

That sounds wonderful! I look forward to seeing them.

CC

More new stuff . . . shakes head walking away weeping for the coming monetary drain . . . .

Jeff

How about 15mm,co,uk Octopods?: link

Cheers
Mark

Jon's Insectmen – More accurately Mantis Men perhaps. Bipedal Insectoid greeblies. Yup, certainly suit this sort of thang!

I suppose I better pull finger out and do another preview…….

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Cheers
Mark

"I'm going to be releasing some 15mm insect men in a few weeks, once the painter gets to them. They are not exact copies of the District 9 creatures, but they might do "

Is there no end to the assault on my finances ! ?? Every time I put an order in for SciFi 15's anywhere, within a week or two, there's a whole new beautiful line ! I'll go mad, I tell you, Mad !

<Is there no end to the assault on my finances ! ??>

No.

Cheers
Mark

I guess I shouldn't have confused the matter by posting the "Alive in Joburg" link. I'm really looking for "insect men" that can be District 9 aliens or Kafer. I can forgive a fair amount in 15mm, but neither of these are octopods or K'vrak.

Looking forward to pics of Jon's Insectmen.

Thanks all,

Mark K.

Hey guy's, that's Khurasan's insectmen! There's a reason I go by "Khurasan" in forums -- in wargaming miniatures there's a much more famous Jon.

Clambo, drop me an e-mail:
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Wow, looking forward to seeing that movie

Clambo,

LOL. But it was all your fault!

You got me all excited when you mentioned that you'd like to see the ones from "Alive in Joburg". I thought we might get to see Zoidberg!!!

I didn't know you were only after the insect ones from D9.

CC

the Octopoids would be nice for a Call of Cthullu game where 'alien squid' from the PLANET 'C-thull-2' were actually invading earth???

Slish?

Sgt DWW-bartentacle and Invasion travel and tour guide

the Octopoids would be nice for a Call of Cthullu game where 'alien squid' from the PLANET 'C-thull-2' were actually invading earth???

I actually prefer the "Alien refugees fighting for their lives" twist rather than the invasion cliché.

To make it Lovecraftian, what if they're trying to escape from some nameless horror?

How is this progressing?

Haven't heard much on this at all.

-Eli

How is what progressing?

I think Eli means the "Khurasan's insectmen", as you called them.

CC

Yes, that's it.

-Eli

Mark,

I tried looking up pictures of Khurasan's Mantis Men, but could not find any on your review:

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Am I looking in the right place?

Thanks.

Dan

DWW just showed me these. Too bad they are not 15mm.

But I really love those legs:

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Why can't today's scultors get the legs right?

CC

Hmmm. Interesting . . .

I think we might have a family reunion here:

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At least the MIB guys have the legs right. I never thought about it before, but I think I must be a leg man!

CC

Man, those D9 Prawns definitely look cool:

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Obviously, not your typical insectmen:

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Though the legs (not the feet) look very Geonosian:

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From the looks of this photo, for 15-17mm human figures, any figure used for the Prawns should be about 22-24mm in height:

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What do you guys think? Does my math sound right?

CC

These look very similar, which would preclude any problems for anyone who wanted to sculpt something "inspired by" the D9 aliens:

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Whatever rules are done (for any figures "inspired by" D9) should take into account this amazing ability:

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And the figures would need to represent a creature nearly 8 feet tall, right?

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CC

If the bugs are supposeed to be tall, you can use the Dreenoi from Reviersco. They are about 20mm as I recall. (could be wrong) Just cut off the antennas.

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"About 20mm"?

I'll contact Reviresco right away, for more details on their Dreenoi.

Depending on how they are built, I might be able to do something with their heads and lower legs, to make them look a bit closer to the D9 "Prawns".

Thanks for the suggestion.

Sounds even better than some of the suggestions offered on the following thread:

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CC

Id love something that could double for Kafers.

Weasel,

Are these Kafers?

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CC

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News: Lots of awesome stand-ins now for 15mm gaming!!!

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(music playing) "This is the dawning of the Age of the 15mm"

CC
PS. By the way, has anyone seen this?
district9game.com

The "Crusties" are already on the GZG online store!

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CC

So they will work? I couldn't really make out any detail in the first pic.

Thanks,

John

John,

Here's another picture:

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Dan

I just placed my order for two sets of Crusties and one set of the Alien Mercs II. Can't wait to see them in person.

CC

Thanks Dan. That was a much more detailed pic. Yeah, I'll need some of these. I'm falling behind on my gzg need to order stuff. between them and rebel I'm in trouble.

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Thanks,

John

Pop another crustie on the braai*, folks! I can't believe GZG whipped out exactly what I wanted!

*BBQ

Well, they are making pills out of them now:

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CC

More Crusties out!

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Dan

Yep, definitely thinking Crusties will be my first major alien foce purchase.

Wondering how to paint them in an organized military fashion.

-Eli

Omega Red the MArvel Comics lifeforce draining nemesis for Wolverine?

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-Eli

If anyone else wants to see these in Battle Armor, like are show in the link below, e-mail Jon at GZG to let him know:

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I do! I do! That light armor rocks. I'll shoot him an email.

By the way, a couple of "civvies" without any weapons or armor at all would be awesome too. They could be sculpted as carrying a few items. That way, they could be POWs captured by humans or simply serve as support staff for the Crustie troops.

What do you think?

Dan

Not overly fond of that body armor, myself. It smooths out too much of the character of the Prawns and makes them look like Ant Man from Marvel Comics (hmmm..second comics reference).

I wouldn't mind seeing non-com Crusties, but not before the combatants are fleshed out. Some of of the military figs can be converted into civilians.

-Eli

Get them while they're hot!

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Dan

This looks sooooooo cooooool, and he makes it look easy to do:

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Dan
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I wonder what the Crusties would look like if dressed in suits like these:

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Dan