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Top Gun Ace06 Nov 2009 10:08 a.m. PST

Okay, this is all really Mark's fault, since he is looking for someone to make these in this scale. I wouldn't mind having some as well, now that I think about it.

I suggested the Two Dragon's Warrior Monks as a possible substitute for the Jedi, since some may have swords, and be in just plain robes, without armor.

Yes, I know they are a bit small, being more like true 15mm scale, but that should work for a young Jedi-apprentice.

Then I thought, any in armor might be good for the Emperor's Guard (a favorite of mine, from the Star Wars movies, despite their incredibly poor performances in battle. One would think they would be a bit better in combat, for such elite troops).

So, does anyone know if the Two Dragons figs are still in production? Most of the links on their website appear to be broken, or don't provide the needed info any longer.

If so, are the following figure pack poses suitable to serve as Jedi(?):

MON1 running with no-dachi, unarmored

MON2 slashing with naginata, unarmored

MON3 ready with two swords, unarmored

MON4 on guard with naginata, unarmored, but with basket headress (looks like possibly a good candidate for an Emperor's guard conversion, but I would probably prefer a larger, slender, true 20mm fig instead, for a more imposing presence)

SAM54 ready with katana

SAM60 slashing with naginata


Ninjas might also work

NIN3 ready with ninjato

NIN5 slashing with naginata

Anyone have photos of the above, or ideas for small, slender, true 20mm figs instead?

Dropship Horizon06 Nov 2009 11:18 a.m. PST

No I'm not Rob! LOL!

Only one Jedi piques my interest and not in 15mm! picture

But thanks for the suggestions anyway.

Cheers
Mark

doublesix6606 Nov 2009 11:21 a.m. PST

Wasn't this company selling these?

caliverbooks.com

I have some of these so I'll have a look

khurasanminiatures06 Nov 2009 11:24 a.m. PST

Watch it Mark, in the throes of passion those head tentacle things might knock you unconscious! At least consult with captain Kirk first to see how he sorted it -- he'd undoubtedly have input.

Jeremy Sutcliffe06 Nov 2009 11:25 a.m. PST

The guy from Two Dragons was, as ever, at Triples this year. (It's the only show I've ever seen him at)

I talked with him about his website which has been showing that "about to be improved message" for years.

He said it was a low priority but he could always be e-mailed for details.

On the other hand, I think Caliver stock them.

This site (found through Google Images > "Two Dragons Samurai") has copies of what must be catalogue sketches of a number of Two Dragons figures. riedlberger.de/2d/2d.html

Top Gun Ace06 Nov 2009 11:36 a.m. PST

I looked at the Caliver site, and pulled up their 0 – Z alphabetical company listing, but it appeared to be empty to me.

Dropship Horizon06 Nov 2009 11:38 a.m. PST

What about Eureka's Warrior Monks whilst we are on the topic.

Cheers
Mark

Top Gun Ace06 Nov 2009 11:41 a.m. PST

Thanks for that link Jeremy.

The drawings are superb, and it appears some might be useful as Jedi, or Emperor's Guards, especially the ninja poses.

Ivan DBA06 Nov 2009 12:52 p.m. PST

Kremlin has "Cyber-Ninjas" that might work.

link

Jeremy Sutcliffe06 Nov 2009 2:33 p.m. PST

The Caliver site, as I've just looked at it, under "figures" lists Two Dragons on the P – Z page.

Thought.

How about Peter Pig link

LORDGHEE06 Nov 2009 7:11 p.m. PST

hasselfree has some space pirates that do


link


Lord Ghee

ROUWetPatchBehindTheSofa07 Nov 2009 1:44 a.m. PST

For the Emporers Guard you could try the Laserburn Redemptionist warrior lord with power halberd, he's cloaked and armoured. The helmet crest and power cable could be trimmed off easily enough. Also there is a very nice thief figure in hooded smock with sword in the old TTG fantasy range, the only downside being his adventurers backpack. Trim sword, drill hand insert piece of plastic rod or wire!

Both from alt. armies at 15mm.co.uk

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