| khurasanminiatures | 16 Jan 2014 10:18 a.m. PST |
Here's build 1 of the United Systems Marine Corps, in their most common appearance -- wearing the hostile environment helmet. Even in battles on earth against the Jong Pac and other opponents, use of chemical and biological agents require such protection.
Seven troopers with the exceedingly powerful M950 rifle/grenade launcher, two poses with the MAPOSER (man-portable smart rocket system) for encounters with vehicles and other heavy materiel, and then a squad leader. I like these dudes! I think Mike Broadbent has really gone above and beyond with them.  More will be made -- light combat duty wearing a less restrictive helmet, then a set of enhanced marines with exoskeleton. |
| Earther | 16 Jan 2014 10:35 a.m. PST |
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| LawOfTheGun mk2 | 16 Jan 2014 10:41 a.m. PST |
They look great!
Remind me of a certain short-lived military sci-fi show, but that's certainly just me ;-). |
 MrHarold  | 16 Jan 2014 10:50 a.m. PST |
Those look amazing! Really nice. I like the guns. |
| Heinz Good Aryan | 16 Jan 2014 11:31 a.m. PST |
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| War Monkey | 16 Jan 2014 11:41 a.m. PST |
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| Dennis0302 | 16 Jan 2014 11:46 a.m. PST |
I like them. I'd like them better without the oxygen hoses running into the helmet. In combat those hose lines would be vulnerable to breaking or getting tangled in something. Gives them too much of a 1950s look. Just my opinion. I'll wait for the light combat duty. |
| Kev1340 | 16 Jan 2014 12:10 p.m. PST |
Agreed, I'm not keen on the hoses, but it makes them different, and are easily removed if need be. Great sculpts though, and will go on my wish list for sure. Cheers, Kev |
| khurasanminiatures | 16 Jan 2014 12:19 p.m. PST |
Just following the source material. |
| zonk76 | 16 Jan 2014 12:54 p.m. PST |
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| Lion in the Stars | 16 Jan 2014 12:56 p.m. PST |
Eeeeeeexcellent! Any chance of them getting an Intra Solar System Carrier Vehicle, with a swappable cargo pod?  |
| Dropship Horizon | 16 Jan 2014 1:30 p.m. PST |
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| Micropanzer | 16 Jan 2014 2:13 p.m. PST |
remind me of rebel minis earth force drop troopers |
BlackWidowPilot  | 16 Jan 2014 3:04 p.m. PST |
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| John Treadaway | 16 Jan 2014 3:12 p.m. PST |
Gosh, those are really nice. Excellent work. John T |
| Irish Marine | 16 Jan 2014 3:30 p.m. PST |
They look great! A job well done. What other figures are you planning for this range? |
| Cacique Caribe | 16 Jan 2014 3:36 p.m. PST |
OMG! Those look mighty fine. So … how soon do you want my money? TMP link Dan |
| khurasanminiatures | 16 Jan 2014 3:42 p.m. PST |
Irish Marine, we already have the first batches of their foes, the Acarine aliens, done. We also have an "ahistorical" foe (if you catch my drift), the rival earth power called the Jong-PAC (middle pacific alliance of many Asian nations led by an uneasy confederation of China and Japan). If the line proves popular, well, you know how it goes …. |
| Grimmnar | 16 Jan 2014 4:54 p.m. PST |
Really glad the site is back up and running. I get to look over all the lovely lovely pics of great figures.
Now I have to find some money to send your way as well as others. ODB,
Answer your emails THEN drool over the new precious. :-) Grimm |
| Tgunner | 16 Jan 2014 5:35 p.m. PST |
I'm in for a platoon at least. |
Micman  | 16 Jan 2014 5:42 p.m. PST |
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| Irish Marine | 16 Jan 2014 6:37 p.m. PST |
Will there be any crew served weapons? |
| Johny Boy | 17 Jan 2014 4:06 a.m. PST |
I'm really liking these, definitely see them as an option for a lower tech first generation Eldar for my alternative 40k Universe using Gruntz. The elongated helm and pipe work really give them an Eldar feel in my opinion. Lovely work all round. Now we need vehichles, any suggestions |
| rvandusen | 17 Jan 2014 4:11 a.m. PST |
They look excellent. I'm looking forward to seeing the Jong-Pac. |
| khurasanminiatures | 17 Jan 2014 5:49 a.m. PST |
They've already been previewed.
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| corporalpat | 17 Jan 2014 6:14 a.m. PST |
Looks great! I think you got the retro look just right. |
| Cacique Caribe | 17 Jan 2014 10:04 a.m. PST |
RVandusen: "They look excellent. I'm looking forward to seeing the Jong-Pac."
Khurasan: "They've already been previewed" Really? Where? I can't find the thread. What's Jong-Pac? Dan |
| No Such Agency | 17 Jan 2014 10:11 a.m. PST |
Not shown: missing colonists, creepy androids, neck nipples, fondness for pancakes. I'm amazed this particular subject matter was ever made into miniatures, even though its perfectly suited. These look great. |
| khurasanminiatures | 17 Jan 2014 1:36 p.m. PST |
Actually Allison I have a kickstarter planned for 15mm pancakes -- stretch goals will include steak and eggs, Ma's griddle, and real Vermont maple syrup (stay away from that Canadian stuff!). |
| Dennis0302 | 17 Jan 2014 5:53 p.m. PST |
I'm good for a platoon of each. Maybe more of the Jong Pac |
| Johny Boy | 01 Mar 2014 1:19 p.m. PST |
Any guess at eta for these guys? |
| khurasanminiatures | 01 Mar 2014 2:17 p.m. PST |
They won't even start the casting process until after Cold Wars, because the caster is a major manufacturer and they are now focusing on that show. My guess, mid spring. Same goes for the Acarines and Jong-Pac. The painter is going to start on them early march, so I'll have painted previews within a month probably. |
| BlackWidowPilot | 01 Mar 2014 3:59 p.m. PST |
Where were these guys when I wanted to play FGU's Space Marines so long ago…?
Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net
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| Cacique Caribe | 01 Mar 2014 6:43 p.m. PST |
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| Lion in the Stars | 01 Mar 2014 8:07 p.m. PST |
Those look great K, I just need to find employment so I can pay for them! |
| khurasanminiatures | 01 Mar 2014 10:57 p.m. PST |
Summer … 2015? Possibly…up to me really. |
| Irish Marine | 03 Mar 2014 7:44 a.m. PST |
Don't say that spring 2014 my birthday is in April. |
