Minifigs JonBee Ancient Greeks - possibly!

 

Back in the dawn of time (mid 60's), in the early days of Miniature Figurines John Braithwaite, who later formed the machine behind Garrison Miniatures wargame figures, sculpted a number of historical pieces for Neville Dickinson in that currently popular 20mm scale that would allow their use alongside Airfix figures. It has to be said that a lot of the JonBe minis were possibly derived from converting said Airfix minis... The JonBee listing is taken from the wonderful Parumpugna blog, a veritable goldmine of old school joy.

https://parumpugna.blogspot.com/2013/01/jonbee-20mm-listing.html

As and when we can get confimation of the minis origins they wll be added to the Lost Minis WIKI;

https://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=JohnBee

Greeks AGr 1 Officer throwing spear

AGr 2 Hoplite advancing with spear

AGr 3 Hoplite charging with spear

AGr 4 Phalanx hoplite with long spear

AGr 5 Light archer firing bow

AGr 6 Macedonian phalangite

AGr 7 Peltast

AGr 8 Spartan hoplite throwing spear

AGr 9 Slinger with shield

AGrC 1 Mounted spearman with shield

Very few of the below minis have codes, this seemingly was a later thing however I've added what codes there are (some of which were added in en by their previous owner. If you know what everything is please comment below or email me! These came together in a lovely job lot so some may be other manufacturers?

MF AGr 8.5

G10 and G11 (possibly early Warrior Miniatures)

G9s

G7

G5

No markings

No markings

AG2 (a Lamming figure, not minifigs)

No markings on the rider

ACH5s

Any thoughts etc please leave a comment or giveme a shout on enquiries@deartonyblair.co.uk

Minifigs S Range Ancients and more old stuff to id

 

I was fortunate indeed to pick up a largish collection of old school miniatures including a great selection of the old S ('Special') ancients ranges from Minifigs - bear in mind these were released around May 1968. It's a slow process to work everything out however the VINTAGE20MIL blog is a gold mine of information. Thanks John Cunningham!

http://www.vintagewargamingfigures.info/rblack/index.html

Onto the pics - these are quick pics I took whilst unpacking and will sort everything out for another post at some point. Lots of Hinchliffe and Garrison along with Skytrex/Leicester Micro Model and Minifigs microarmour and galleys (thanks Rick P for your help identifying). If you can help id anything please let me know. A few extras at the bottom for more internet points!

Mostly early AR although there's a sneaky Byzantine bowman there.

Greeks.

Romans.

A wonderful haul of the early Samurai range - unfortuntely a lot were drilled and replacement weapons added. Understandable for gaming but a bit of a 'Doh!' moment.

The joy of a G&B baggie of gladiators!

Micro Armour - a bt mix of companies I think. Both Cannon Miniatures and Leicester Micromodels used wire for barrels and Minifigs didn't have barrels? Assume you supplied your own. The lying down German Infantrymen are Minifigs... the rest open to conjecture!

Galleys are Skytrex (thanks Rick) - one will be finding its way into my Series 77 Greek Hoplite with boy on his shoulder as it came missing the toy galley and I think one of these will be the perfect replacement. 15mm are possibly Peter Laing? 

A coupe of Greek Hoplites... any thoughts?

A Draco standard but I can't find a reference for it!

Any idea on the horse? No markings.

Not sure on this one. He's on his way - possibly an early one piece castingAssyrian/Persian? 

Separately I managed to pick up the re-designed Samurai SAM2. Slow process but we're getting there.

As always leave a comment or give me a shout;

enquiries@deartonyblair.co.uk

The Fury of Dracula - 1987 GW Boardgame - with minis!

 

The Fury of Dracula board game was released by Game Workshop back in 1987. It was written (designed) by Stephen Hand but, most importantly, it contained figures! 20mm tall and wonderfully sculpted (by the Perry Twins?) released in metal as a limited edition and then in plastic...

Cover image c/o Lost Minis WIKI as I couldn't find my copy to hand.

Boardgame Geek has details of all the editions of course;

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/936/the-fury-of-dracula

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/20963/fury-of-dracula-second-edition

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181279/fury-of-dracula-thirdfourth-edition 

Star Wars Miniatures... well, sort of. Dragon Miniatures from the late 70's

 

First advertised in White Dwarf No.5 (February 1978 then each issue until issue 9), Dragon Miniatures released their 'Star Lords' range of 'not' Star Wars miniatures. Very crude sculpts but, as always, right up my alley and I adore them! Old school is sometimes the best school. If there isn't an image (or it's a broken/miscast mini) then it's one I'm after (trade or dirty cash).

SL01 Star Warrior w/ Hand Phaser

SL02 Star Warrior w/ Laser Sword

SL03 Star Lord (The Baddie)

SL04 The Wise One (The Goodie)

SL05 Mark Lukewarm (Young Hero)

SL06 Princess Light (Young Heroine)

SL07 Human Robot (Cyborge)

SL08 Mechanical Robot (Oilycan)

SL09 Alpha Warrior w/ Hand Disintegrater

SL10 Alpha Warrior w/ Laser Gun

SL11 Apenine Warrior (Ape w/ Gun)

(could be 12, no markings)

SL12 Apenine Warrior w/ Laser Gun

SL13 Reptilian Warrior w/ Sword and Shield

SL14 Reptilian Warrior w/ Spear and Shield

SL15 Reptilian Man w/ Sword and Shield 

SL16 Reptilian Man w/ Spear and Shield 

SL17 Xwa-Was (Little Hooded People of the Galactic Scrap Trade)

SL18 Xwa-Was w/ Laser Blunderbuss

SL19 Desert Being, Rag Clad Warrior w/ Cleaver

SL20 Astronaut of late 20th Century

SL21 Another Astronaut

SL22 Another Star Warrior

SL23 And Another Star Warrior

SL23 And Another Star Warrior V2?

SL24 Sabantha Hairy Transport Beast

SL25 Mounted Desert Being (for Hairy Beast)

I believe these two are from the range although no markings... the painted one is justgoing into the strip vat to see if I can find anything. I originally thought they were bugbears of some sort but noticed the guns they came with...

Unknown 1

Unknown 2

Unknown 1 and 2 weapons

An old card that a trade bunch came in a few years back. If you have an more info please comment below!

A few more images are on the Lost Minis WIKI;

https://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Star_Lords

Please leave a comment below or email me on enquiries@deartonyblair.co.uk