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.

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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

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Over The Wire Games & Miniatures - price list April 2000 and Newletters

 

Disctributed through Warrior Miniatures (now happily up and running again following a period of poor health), they provided a myriad of lovely little boxed games and minis. Thanks to hobby mate Jim for the present of this lot.

"Games by Over The Wire offer excellent value for money. Boxed sets contain all rules and figures needed to play a game with the offer of purchasing further figures to enhance play. Please note that rules are only available as part of the boxed sets and are not available separately."

There are numerous pics on the Lost Minis WIKI and a Warrior Miniatures catalogue here on the blog.

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

http://www.deartonyblair.co.uk/2024/09/warrior-miniatures-catalogue-early-90s.html

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