| Timbo W | 23 Jul 2015 5:29 a.m. PST |
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could recommend some 28mm elf cavalry. I'd prefer something a little subdued, not ultra spangly/spikey GW or the katana wielding fellers from their LoTR range. Something with an early 80s Citadel elf or Ral Partha vibe perhaps? 'Realistic' (which is a silly term to use with fantasy but I'm sure you know what I mean, with a few spangly bits, they are elves after all…. |
| Cosmic Reset | 23 Jul 2015 5:44 a.m. PST |
I have some of the old Elf cav from Tom Meier/Thunderbolt Mountain, and they are wonderful figs. When I bought them, the packaging was a little different, but I think they are still all available through the pages at the link. They also have infantry and other associated figs. Very finely detailed, and just beautiful sculpts. link |
| Syr Hobbs Wargames | 23 Jul 2015 5:47 a.m. PST |
I have been found of Mirliton Wood Elves link example
they also have high elves and dark elves. Old Grenadier I believe. |
| vexillia | 23 Jul 2015 5:51 a.m. PST |
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| jpattern2 | 23 Jul 2015 6:58 a.m. PST |
I'll second the Mirliton/ex-Grenadier Wood Elves. Beautiful sculpts, full of personality. |
| Dark Fable | 23 Jul 2015 7:12 a.m. PST |
I've always liked the Tom Meier elves – old school but beautifully sculpted and detailed |
| Mute Bystander | 23 Jul 2015 12:40 p.m. PST |
Tom Meier… Mirliton… Tom Meier… Mirliton… Tom Meier… Mirliton… Lord, I am glad I am going the way of 15mm! That would be a very hard call to make. |
| Timbo W | 23 Jul 2015 2:18 p.m. PST |
Thanks all, they both look great, I think the Tom Meier ones tick the boxes for me as they are less 'wild looking' than the Mirlitons. Just a question on the Tom Meiers, they are listed as 30mm, do they fit in OK with older fantasy (eg think GW LoTR or old Citadel)? |
| Cosmic Reset | 23 Jul 2015 2:39 p.m. PST |
I think that they do, but they are less cartoonish, with more serious, less exaggerated features. I just measured one a standing elf with spear at 31.5mm, an old GW standing orc at 26.5mm, and a giant/troll slayer dwarf at 21.5mm to top of head. It is all subjective, but I like the contrast of their finer, more serious looks. It suits them as an ancient and wise race. Sorry, I don't have any old GW humans to compare them to. |
| jpattern2 | 23 Jul 2015 3:30 p.m. PST |
As irishserb says, the sculpting styles are very different. Even if the size difference of Tom's Elves doesn't bother you, that might. They are absolutely beautiful sculpts, though. (Well, duh, they're by Tom Meier.)
The Mirliton Elves were sculpted by Mark Copplestone and fit in very well with GW's older "heroic" minis. |
 Condotta  | 23 Jul 2015 7:27 p.m. PST |
Thunderbolt Mountain has Wood Elves and High Elves and both look the part, fitting my perceived view of what these would look like if real beings and not fantasy. Based upon the criteria you set forth, Timbo W, I recommend Tom Meier's figures. Buy the multi-packs and the price per figure is reduced. |
| wizbangs | 23 Jul 2015 7:40 p.m. PST |
I have a couple units of the Tom Meier ones. They're taller & thinner than, say the GW models. They're beautiful models & I keep them in their own unit. They won't mix well with other Elves, but who's to say there aren't taller, thinner Elves from the far side of the forest? I use them as my elite Wood Elf spear unit (don't remember what GW called them in 6th edition). |
| David Johansen | 23 Jul 2015 8:53 p.m. PST |
Mantic has some decent restic elf cavalry. The only thing is that you may need to straighten the horses with hot water before assembling. |
| Prince Rupert of the Rhine | 24 Jul 2015 11:13 a.m. PST |
Ral Partha Europe have their elves which have an early GW vibe going on link
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| mashrewba | 26 Jul 2015 8:02 a.m. PST |
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finds some neglected Dwarves in a box, and takes action.
