| Incubus | 17 May 2004 11:39 a.m. PST |
Back in my youth (20 years ago) I recall a friend having an army of "Pig Orcs". They were 25mm, square based, had "pig" like appearance, and were armed in a vast array of weapons! Any idea if they are still produce (if so where) or where I can find 2nd hand. Many thanks. |
| doc mcb | 17 May 2004 11:51 a.m. PST |
Tom Lobock made some wild-boar headed figs. |
| nobeerblues | 17 May 2004 11:52 a.m. PST |
I got some of these.... Be willing to trade or something. Here's my email: jernrene@mindspring.com |
| hurcheon | 17 May 2004 12:22 p.m. PST |
They were by Minifig and I'm after some myself |
| Cornelius | 17 May 2004 1:04 p.m. PST |
The Minifig dwarves and goblins were available in the UK abot 10 years ago (i.e. 10 years after I got mine). Cannot remember from whom. They also did kobolds, gnolls, indeed they must have had the D&D licence. I have 3 of said orcs myself and always wanted more. |
| Nilbog | 17 May 2004 1:56 p.m. PST |
Weren't pig orcs produced by Essex? I think I saw advertisments for them in White Dwarf
about '86 or 87. All my old WDs are stacked in the
back of the attic, and are quite unreachable. |
| mweaver | 17 May 2004 2:36 p.m. PST |
Minifigs did 'em, based on the old AD&D Monster Manual. Used to have a bunch around here, somewhere... |
| SteveBuddle | 17 May 2004 3:09 p.m. PST |
I always loved the idea of pig orcs. Kind of tempted to sculpt some. |
| Privateer4hire | 17 May 2004 3:10 p.m. PST |
Don't throw anything but microtactix makes paper minis that are pig orcs. www.microtactix.com |
| Jake B | 17 May 2004 3:15 p.m. PST |
There's a pic of a few of the Minifigs masters at The Stuff of Legends ( top right ) : link That was one of my favorite types of orcs for years, based on the line drawings in the old blue-cover D&D rulebook. |
| nobeerblues | 17 May 2004 3:47 p.m. PST |
Those are the same ones that I have. I think I got about 14 or so. |
| Incubus | 18 May 2004 12:09 a.m. PST |
Thanks for all your replies. Minifigs sounds familiar. The Minifig Masters at SOL look more like "A.L.F." rejects, the figs I remember had actual pig snouts (though my memory may be playing tricks with me!). |
| gavandjosh02 | 18 May 2004 12:23 a.m. PST |
They were definately minifigs in a D&D range. Cornelius is correct. |
| Devil Dice | 18 May 2004 1:18 a.m. PST |
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| farnox | 18 May 2004 7:53 p.m. PST |
Jake B,
Those are not orcs on the web page but gnolls. They are from the same line by minifigs put out under the D&D World of Greyhawk name. I do belive that they were also released by minifigs later on under a generic fantasy range.
I have orc, gnolls, hobgoblins, goblins and kobolds from this range that all look like the drawings from the original monster manual.
Although they are not super detailed, they hold a special place in my gaming heart.
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| Mostly Harmless | 19 May 2004 8:27 p.m. PST |
There were two "lines" the AD&D line and the Greyhawk line. Both were stylistically similar (i.e. pig orcs) but the sculpts were better on the AD&D line IMO. I have figures from both. Talk to Tom Dye at Minifigs USA. I'm not sure of the status of these figures with respect to licensing and IP but he would be able to tell you. Another good source is the Digital Dragon. He has some of the Greyhawk line, but it will cost you. |
| Cacique Caribe | 05 Feb 2008 11:23 p.m. PST |
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| Gallowglass | 06 Feb 2008 5:19 a.m. PST |
I don't know about the older miniatures mentioned, but have you seen these from Otherworld Miniatures? link Real "old school" D&D/AD&D. I think they're lovely. |
| The Dozing Dragon | 20 Feb 2008 3:40 a.m. PST |
I have a bunch of the old Pig Faced Minifigs Orcs – email me at dave.sabs at ntlworld.com. I'm looking for Dragontooth minis in trade. Dave |
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