Saturday 28 May 2011

Hats off to 15mm.co.uk

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I want to tip my hat in the direction of Gavin and Alex at 15mm.co.uk.

The TTG Laserburn range and Asgard Space Marines and Trimotes were my first 15mm Sci Fi minis, oh way back in what 1978-79?

Laserburn offered a huge range of civilians, crew, mercenaries, bounty hunters, Imperial Marines and aliens. The Imperial Marines even came with a range of squad level support weapons, an officer and even a grandiose Imperial Leader!

The small but beautiful Asgard range disappeared first and in the wake of the slow death of original Traveller so did Laserburn. They would resurface briefly in various guises and Masterchef reminded me of the time he had to travel to darkest Wales to buy Laserburn minis like drugs over a kitchen table. Feeding our 15mm Sci Fi habit.

After many years in the wilderness Gavin and Alex TTG Laserburn and Asgard Space Marines to add to Alternative Armies' small but attractive HOF range. Did I say attractive? The 'Retained Knights' are gorgeously stylish - and I can't recommend them enough if you like high end Space Opera or just need Storm Trooper proxies. You could paint these guys red and give them a Ferrari badge they are that good. Plus they have the added bonus of leaders and an array or squad/platoon support weapons. The Maligs too are simply beautiful.

If Jon GZG ignited the 15mm flame - Alex an Gavin carried it on the journey and into the stadium.

Thank you guys.

Cheers
Mark & Maff (Masterchef)

6 comments:

  1. By the way do you know that http://www.15mm.co.uk/Asgard_Space_Marines___Aliens.htm Marines from Asgard range are very close to Battle Los Angeles aliens! Look here http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=28883.0

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  2. Yep, they are one of the best, not only they have excellent minis but they have an outstanding customer service as well!

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  3. This site is a regular stop for me. Excellent day in and ay out. As a result, I have nominated you for a"Stylish Blogger" Award:

    http://welcometolazarus.blogspot.com/2011/05/me-stylish.html

    Keep up the great work.

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  4. Yep, they do a fantastic job. Great minis, their shipping is always lightning-quick, and through the Barking Irons site and the Yahoo groups are very good about keeping us up to date on releases and news.

    They also listen to their customers... we demanded a PDF version of USE ME, and it was released yesterday.

    Chris

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  5. Good call Chris.

    Cheers
    Mark

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  6. Thanks for the Stylish Blogger Fantasy Fixtures - really appreciate your commens. I shall bear the award with pride.

    Cheers
    Mark

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