"Pig Iron closing" Topic

An email from Pig Iron Productions indicates they will be closing in March. So if you are interested in anything from them, better get it quick or be prepared to wait while they sort out who is doing it next:

"Pig Iron, time to move on…

After much deliberation and soul searching both myself and Lisa have decided to close down Pig Iron at the end of March 2016.

We've been wrestling with this decision for many, many months but the constant pressure of running two businesses at the same time has taken its toll on us both and we feel its time, after nearly fifteen years, to take a step back and live a more 'normal' and relaxed life. On top of the business side of things we've both felt the need to explore other areas outside of the gaming industry but the constant 'background noise' of Pig Iron has always taken priority.

Wargaming, sculpting, painting and scenery making will still play an important part of our lives so we'll be keeping the Facebook site open to keep in touch with the wider gaming world.

Moving forward, it would be a shame for the miniatures to disappear and we're currently exploring ways of keeping the ranges going with other parties and we'll keep you updated on any developments over the next month or so. Any suggestions are most welcome so please get in touch on: enquiries@pig-iron-productions.com.

All current and new orders will be fulfilled until we close the webstore down but we won't be getting any more stock from Griffin Moulds. If you need to get in touch regarding your order please email us at the address above (Don't forget to check your spam folder for any replies).

The last fifteen years have been an exciting challenge and very rewarding plus we've met some great people along the way and hopefully made some cool miniatures for your games.

Sincere thanks to all the people who have purchased our miniatures and supported us in other ways over the years.

Lets not say goodbye, lets say, "Stay in touch…"

Simon and Lisa – Pig Iron."

A pity.

From the "horse's mouth":

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Thanks for the great messages and for evryones support over the years. Its gone a bit mad at PI HQ today after the closure news.
Simon

I can empathise with how you feel
good luck in what ever you decide to do next

Sorry to hear. You guys produce great figs/tanks.

Sad news, but I can't gainsay your reasons. Hopefully your amazing ranges will find a new home!

-Will

Thank you for everything that you have done for the community, Simon.

Good luck Simon. Have past the news onto a mate of mine who was looking for a 28mm Sci Fi range to stock…

Sad – their service was top notch.

Sorry to hear that.

I do like the look of your figures.

I suspect someone will want to purchase the range from you.

Thanks for your great service and creative lines. Any idea if someone else will carry the lines?

Pig Iron is closing and my mother in law is still alive. Can someone please set me up with a Zoloft IV?

Well the order I have been putting off will be kicked into high gear!

This is a concern of mine that there are a number of superb ranges of figures out there, Pig Iron featuring highly, that I haven't yet had the time, opportunity, or money to reach out to. Fact is time is against me.

So long Pig Iron, I admire your ranges of figures and am sorry to see you go.

Hope so too. Great figures and excellent service in the past.

Bought some stuff from them today. I have been meaning to for a while but there is nothing like a company closing down to make you splash cash you can't really afford…

I have my fingers crossed that Northstar will pick this range up seems like a good fit to me. Could be the start of Stargrave the game?

Yes. I would like to thank Simon and Lisa for all the fantastic little miniatures and the great service! Thank you for this time and I hope you find someone who can take over the PIP-ranges. Good luck on your future projects!

I went to place an order last night and noticed many items are sold out. Will you restock to fill orders before the end of March?

I wanted a bunch of your Ferals and Militia but only if I can get the entire order filled.

Never mind I just looked at the announcement again no reorder from Griffen Moulds. Pig Iron I wish you had given a bigger notice I was ready to order several hundred dollars worth of product. I guess I will have to buy it from your successor.

At least I got some of the heads I wanted…

Sad news indeed. I love their Kolony lines…

@Dragon Gunner – I don't know what your looking for specifically, but if you hurry Wayland Games appears to still have most of the PIP lines in stock (and discounted).

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Thank you Canuckinator I was able to get everything I wanted.

Fantastic! :D

Does anyone carry their figures and might have some in stock? I need two sets of P2 or one set of P8. Pig Iron is out of stock and won't be getting any more.

Buck Surdu

Hey Buck, did you try Wayland Games (link in my post above)?

Canuckinator:

Thanks. I missed your initial post. I just ordered the missing packs from Wayland.

Buck