FM27v2 Half Troll Chieftain painted by The Work of Shaitan

Alternative Armies has been working steadily to restored the mighty and well remembered early 1980’s figures of the legendary British company Asgard Miniatures.  While we still have a ways to go we have returned nearly two hundred poses by Nick Bibby, Jes Goodwin, Tony Ackland, Stan Pochron as well as John Blanche and Mark Weston among others.  These are split across several ranges on the website but today we are in the Fantasy Monsters (FM) Range with a treat!

One of the most eagerly anticipated restorations (aside from the NB2 Nick Bibby Dragon) was FM27v2 Half Troll Chieftain and while Studio Maxi tackled it beautifully on our website there was another take which garnered quite a bit of attention.  We are proud to present to you the paint work of Ned Gladdis otherwise known as TheWorkOfShaitan on Instagram. Our thanks to him for this.

The brushwork on this miniature is so fine it almost looks alive with armour which would ‘ping’ if you struck it with an arrow!

Ned is in progress of completing ranks of Broo for Runequest and his FM27v2 has taken its place as its Beastlord.  Superb!

Thanks for your Time.

Ogres from the Oldhammer Collection of OliHot27

We are delighted to be able to show you some painted miniatures from the extensive ‘oldhammer’ collection of OliHot27 over on Instagram. He is a keen collector of the restored Asgard Fantasy Monsters Range but this time it is his VNT Alternative Armies and Fantasy Warlord castings of Ogres that are the subject.  

The Alternative Armies VNT (Various Nasty Things) codes are VNT18 Orrid Ogres II and VNT19 Ogre Cavalry sculpted by Phil Lewis in 1991 while the Fantasy Warlord are 16100 Ogres from 1990.  All are metal except for the riding rhino which is now presented in resin. 

The painting style of OliHot27 suits these classic miniatures really well and his Instagram is well worth a dig through for a look.  We were most happy to be given permission by him to use his pictures on our website too.

Thanks for your Time.

Evil Adventurers ten 28mm miniatures painted by Sporehammer

"Out of the light and in the darkness are the adventurers who would do ill upon the world. Some are savage and some noble with other skilled in abduction and in theft too but all are cruel. Cruel and with a streak of evil in their bones that makes them so. Often in the service of nefarious warlords or skulking dark mages these adventurers love gold above all else and will kill with ease to get it."

We are delighted to announce new molds for CA3 Evil Adventurers and CA4 Evil Adventurers II we add that they are now online as single miniatures and value packs with a saving on the five poses in each. Lastly new pictures of them all painted by the talented Sporehammer over on Instagram.

Ten different 28mm scale metal miniatures originally released in the early 1990’s by Alternative Armies and full of character. Powerful female barbarian and sorceress alongside rogue, thief and warriors all aligned to the bad side of the coin.  An example of a single code is above. See them all and more (such as Halflings and Guild Assassins) in our Adventurers and Wizards range.

The Icon is free in all orders until 3rd October 2024.  You need do nothing but place an order and as long as it ships out (no digital only orders sorry) then VNT54-01 (shown above) will be included for free automatically.  You can purchase it and the other two larger sizes of VNT54 The Icon and you will still get the free one.

By request we have added The Icon to the Erin Celtic Mythology Range alongside the latest Scatter Terrain and the Skull Pile as three single codes.  Enjoy!

We hope you enjoyed the talented brush work skills of Sporehammer!

Big Painted Stock update April 2023 during Mega Event

The painting ladies at Alternative Armies are delighted to announce a BIG update to the painted and ready to use out of the box stock on the website.  The updated stock is mainly in the World of Valon (Flintloque, Slaughterloo), the 28mm High Fantasy and the 28mm Science Fiction pages.  We cast, paint, base and ship out many thousands of miniatures every year and while most of these are already committed to customers and trade accounts stock also makes it to the painted pages.

Here you can see classic 1980's Asgard sci-fi robot, Thulgs, Warbirds and more such as Mandiplex which are just now on the site to purchase painted for the first time.  The Warbirds and Thulgs are big metal models.  If you want to get that range unpainted, unassembled then visit the website.

Terrain for your battlefield painted and ready to use.  It is 28mm scale and great for Horse and Musket period or indeed Flintloque.

Limited Editions, characters and indeed full units of soldiers with free flags on their standard bearer poles.  Flintloque and Slaughterloo including Todoroni, Dwarves, Undead and two entire divisional army packs as well.

Stock levels are shown on screen and are typically one for packs and units and two or three for single painted miniatures.  What you see is what you are purchasing and we ship very securely packaged worldwide.

Thank you for your time.

GBS

Stone Cold Lead paints the classic Asgard D6 Dragon Lizard Juggernaut

It is my pleasure to present the master grade brush work of Simon over at Stone Cold Lead Figure Painting. You can find him on Facebook and Instragram and he is for hire if you wish to contact and ask his availability. He recently painted up the mighty restored 1982 classic in metal D6 Dragon Lizard Juggernaut. Here we give you the resultant lovely pictures which on our blog if you click on them they will become much larger. 

 

 

The Juggernaut supplied in metal in two pieces (body and tail) standing 50mm tall and 110mm total length. Also supplied a third piece a Great Sword which can be left off or indeed put in the hand. Great for any scale. Sculpted by Nick Bibby. 

 

Above is a picture for scale next to one of our 28mm Crystal Elves. As you can see it is a big metal model (the largest single piece casting we made currently) and this Pike Elf will have some problems! 

 

Alternative Armies in 2023 is currently well underway in restoring Asgard's classic 1980's fantasy ranges. We have already done most of the science fiction and are currently in the FM series of fantasy monsters and creatures. We have also sectioned off Nick Bibby sculpts due to request and there is the mighty Dragon too. Here is a list of the ranges on the website. 

 

NB2 The Dragon

Nick Bibby Asgard

Asgard Fantasy Ranges

Jez Goodwin Barbarians

Tabletop Games and Asgard Science Fiction

Space Marines and Adventurers

The Torture Chamber Range (adult themes)

 

Thanks for Reading, 

 

 GBS

NB2 Dragon by Nick Bibby 1982 released in metal limited 200 box run

“At last a Dragon of true scale to oppose the hero's of your world." (Military Modelling Dec 1982) 

 

 

The time has come!  General Release!

 

There are two hundred boxes each containing a remastered metal dragon sculpted by Nick Bibby for Asgard in 1982. At half a kilo in weight this nine piece metal model is legendary and rightly so. It has taken us several months to get NB2 Dragon back into the world and for collectors this metal set which not only ships worldwide for free (standard shipping) but also includes the remastered NB3 and NB4 Dragon Rider with Lance and Saddle (worth 7.00GBP) for free in the numbered box too. Price is 125.00GBP. 

 

 

A centre piece of the classic 1980's Asgard fantasy range back once more in the world. A legendary massive metal model which has not been seen in many a year. About 40% of the run is sold already on last week's select pre-order and those orders are shipping as of Monday of next week as are all others containing this majestic monster of a different age. 

 

 

NB2 Dragon has been fully restored and also its pinning points deepened, its wing membranes thickened and its scales sharpened. It is for experienced modellers. 

 

As you can see if you pit a Jez Goodwin 28mm Barbarian or a Tabletop Games 15mm Fantasy character against this monster they are tiny! Even compared to the D6 Dragon Lizard Juggernaut the Dragon dwarfs it. We will NOT issue this code in metal again. We will produce it in resin later this year though in unlimited amounts. This run of two hundred is to please those who missed it first time around forty years ago or always wanted one in its original form of high quality metal. 

 

 

Now also on the website for separate purchase is NB3 The Dragon Rider and NB4 Dragon Saddle in one code where you can get both with the lance or parts on their own. While the saddle is made to fit only NB2 Dragon the rider will fit almost any mere mount such as a horse. 

 

Another monster we have restored is the classic P11 Old English Dragon from the late 1980's which is in our Monsters and Creatures range which contains many strange beasts. A fine foe for Knights and Adventurers for sure. 

 

Thank for your time and support as always and this is our only high fantasy release in March 2023.

 

GBS

Painted Ready To Ship Stock updated January 2023

Alternative Armies sells many thousands of painted miniatures every year to wargamers in the form of singles, skirmishing bands, units and entire armies. If we have it then it is almost certain we will offer it painted if asked. Our stock of ready to ship painted which you can see on Pro-Painted Fantasy, Pro-Painted Valon, Pro-Painted Science Fiction and lastly Pro-Painted 15mm Scale page. As well as this stock we paint for customers to order. 

 

 

Our stock is now updated for January and there are over one hundred new additions. Have a browse. 

 

If you are keen on getting a quote for painting to contact us on sales@alternative-armies.com with a list of proposed codes. Our prices are very reasonable and include the miniature, painting, the base, scenic basing effect and varnish (if you wish it) plus secure freight. It is first come first booked. We will let you know about current delivery dates that when you express interest. 

 

 

 

If you would like a painted HOTT 24AP Army or a Flintloque section or a Fantasy Skirmish Band, a Lance of Retained Knights for Patrol Angis or a whole Slaughterloo Division among many things then let us know.   

 

Thank for you for your attention. 

 

GBS

Painted Miniature stock updated November 2022

Alternative Armies sells many thousands of painted miniatures every year to wargamers in the form of singles, skirmishing bands, units and entire armies.  If we have it then it is almost certain we will offer it painted if asked.  Our stock of ready to ship painted which you can see on Pro-Painted Fantasy, Pro-Painted Valon, Pro-Painted Science Fiction and lastly Pro-Painted 15mm Scale page.  As well as this stock we paint for customers to order.  

Our stock is now update for late November and among the eighty new additions are several festive range codes of Snowmen and a 15mm HOTT Xmas Army too.  See these on the Painted Fantasy Page.  This is our last painted update of the year.

Have a browse of the Painted World of Valon if you fancy a Flintloque or Slaughterloo painted code, or the Painted Terrain and Scenics of you want to populate your battlefield with items.  The Painted Science Fiction Miniatures page covers The Ion Age as well as other ranges.  Lastly our Painted 15mm Scale page gives you historical and other smaller scale offerings.

If you are keen on getting a quote for painting to contact us on sales@alternative-armies.com with a list of proposed codes.  Our prices are very reasonable and include the miniature, its painting, its base, scenic basing effect and varnish (if you wish it) plus secure freight.  It is first come first booked until our team of painter ladies is up to capacity for December 2022 cut off so delivery sits in January now.

If you would like a painted HOTT 24AP Army or a Flintloque section or a Fantasy Skirmish Band, a Lance of Retained for Patrol Angis or a whole Slaughterloo Division among many things then let us know.

Thank for you for your attention.

GBS

Ready to use Painted Miniatures from Alternative Armies big overhaul and new stock

While we have an array of many thousands of different miniatures in three different scales you may not know that we also supply those miniatures painted and based ready for use to customers all over the world.  Each year entire armies are sent out for Flintloque, Slaughterloo, HOTT 2nd Edition, Patrol Angis and more while legions of single fantasy and sci-fi miniatures and packs of 15mm infantry and vehicles reach tables finished right out of the box.  Our price includes the miniature, the painting of it, its base and its basing effect and that is good value.  All done by hand here in Scotland by our team of ladies and divided by scale or genre.  Try us out and allow us to save your eyes and hand to make more time to play as we all love.

Typically stock level is one of anything shown and of course any discount codes or running events will give you their discount on the painted price at checkout as normal.  You can order as many of the item as you wish and it we do not have it in stock to that level we will contact you with a date upon which your order will be ready to ship (if you just have to have two units of Elf Line Infantry and we have only one for example).

High Fantasy.  On these pages all of our miniatures in that scale suitable for any fantasy system.  Elves, Orcs, Undead, Dwarves and much more from our ranges.

The World of Valon.  On these pages all of the miniatures as singles, packs and units for Flintloque and Slaughterloo.  All painted codes which contain a standard bearer get a flag for free attached to the standard pole.

Science Fiction.  From the scales of 28mm and 15mm scales including The Ion Age and our other suitable ranges.

Terrain and Scenics.  Populate your battlefield with our terrain all painted up and ready to use.

15mm Scale Miniatures.  Smaller scale and here on these pages all of our fantasy, science fiction and historical in 15mm.  Infantry typically single based and other on element bases depending on game system.  

We were asked at the weekend by several tabletop gamers what ALT008 Alternia Beach Huntress (free in all packages until 1st September then for regular sale on the Alternia page) looked like in battle against the restored FM23 range Giant Slug!  Well here you are the Giant Slug seems like it might be able to take several stabs from that arrow headed spear!  They go well together.

See you all again 1st September when we reveal the new next free monthly Alternia!

GBS

Painted Miniature stock updated and Xmas cut off date

It is a little early to jingle the bells but an important message from us regarding our painting service.  That and our stock has been updated again with many new painted and based choices for various game systems.

Alternative Armies sells many thousands of painted miniatures every year to wargamers in the form of singles, skirmishing bands, units and entire armies.  If we have it then it is almost certain we will offer it painted if asked.  Our stock of ready to ship painted which you can see on Pro-Painted Fantasy, Pro-Painted Valon, Pro-Painted Science Fiction and lastly Pro-Painted Historical and Myth pages.  As well as this stock we paint for customers to order.  

Our last shipping globally for painted miniatures each year is about the 9th of December.  We are now asking those keen on getting a quote for painting to contact us on sales@alternative-armies.com with their list of proposed codes.  Our prices are very reasonable and include the miniature, its painting, its base, scenic basing effect and varnish (if you wish it) plus secure freight.  It is first come first booked until our team of painter ladies is up to capacity for December cut off.

If you would like a painted HOTT 24AP Army or a Flintloque section or a Fantasy Skirmish Band, a Lance of Retained for Patrol Angis or a whole Slaughterloo Division among many things then let us know.

Thank for you for your attention.

GBS

Pro-Painted Stock Update June 2020

Alternative Armies produces many thousands of our own miniatures fully painted and based each year.  This is an ongoing process typically updated weekly on the pages of the website.  A major update of well over one hundred new items was added today.

Click on the image above to enlarge it.  It shows the first section of page one of our 28mm Painted Fantasy selection.  Taken from our VNT, CE, DH and OH ranges as well as Fantasy Warlord range.

We have several pages which you can explore by dropping the left hand menu where you see 'Painted Miniatures' as in the image above.

The miniature, its painting, the base, basing effect all at a good tabletop quality for a fine price.  What you see is what you will get.  Stock level is one on most items with well over a hundred items listed.  Fantasy, Science Fiction, 15mm and Flintloque. Singles, Units, Characters. By painted our team of talented ladies here in Scotland.

Thanks!

GBS

ProPainted Stock updated end of Feb19 at Alternative Armies

Alternative Armies is known for its large 28mm miniature ranges including Flintloque, High Fantasy, Erin plus Ganesha Games and others as well as our extensive 15mm ranges but did you know (many already do) that we produce many thousands of pro-painted to a high tabletop standard miniatures ready for immediate use from those ranges every year? We do. Our team of talented ladies with many campaigning years of experience right here in Scotland take our miniatures and finish them for use right on your tabletop. For a price that is fantastic which includes everything; the miniature itself, its pro-painting, sealing and its base plus scenic basing effect. 

While the majority of these high tabletop standard painted miniatures are destined for regular customers worldwide we do have in stock singles, packs and units on dedicated pages of our website.  We have updated our stocks for the end of February 2019 and we invite you to take a look. Excellent value. Our stocks are fluid and sell out but we will always honour orders placed here at shown prices if you miss out.  When it is sold it is gone.

We have several pages each dealing with an aspect of our ranges painted.

Painted Fantasy Miniatures (28mm Scale)

Painted Flintloque and Slaughterloo (28mm Scale)

Painted 15mm Fantasy (15mm Scale)

What you are purchasing which you see on screen is what you will get.  That actual miniature or set of miniatures as shown.  Give us a try and I think you will be pleasantly surprised. We will return soon with the Spring Clean!

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Rick Koeppen and over three hundred painted 15mm miniatures from Alternative Armies

Here at Alternative Armies we pride ourselves on our customer service, being friendly, excellent prices and providing great products to wargamers and roleplayers who use miniatures.  We send out many thousands of pro-painted miniatures from our ranges across the world every year.  Based for any game system, our own or any other, these miniatures are from our ranges and are all hand painted to a good tabletop standard here in Scotland.  On our website you can purchase any Flintloque or Slaughterloo code unpainted or painted and based.  You can purchase painted and based HOTT 24AP Armies too ready to use.  We will paint and base anything you see on our website.  Our price includes the miniature, its base, the painting, scenic basing effect and if you like matt or gloss sealing.  For a quote at excellent prices with free worldwide shipping on all orders over 80GBP just have a browse and then email us on sales@alternative-armies.com with the codes you are interested in and we will come back to you.  We have a lot in stock and typically we turn orders around in two weeks if not. 

Give us a try on 6mm, 15mm, 28mm including infantry, cavalry, monsters, artillery and entire based up armies.

It is my pleasure to present these pictures from one of our customers of painted and based miniatures Mr Rick Koeppen.  With kind permission it allows us to show you the standard of work we provide.   In his own words:

“The last of the figures that I ordered for 'Of Blades & Arrows' arrived today! 300+ 15mm figures, buildings, walls, and more. Manufactured and painted by Alternative Armies located in Scotland. Their turnaround time was excellent, their packing was perfect (not a single damaged figure), their communication was fast, and the overall quality of their work compared to the price was unbelievable.”

The miniatures in Rick's pictures are from the following ranges:

HOB 15mm Buildings Range (Human Buildings)

HOT 15mm Fantasy Range (Monsters, Bats, Walls, Dungeon Scenics)

Tabletop 15mm Fantasy Range (Giants and more)

Isarus 15mm Dark Age Range (Cavalry)

We have pages on our website which are home to our currently in stock pro-painted codes.  What you see is what you are purchasing and once purchased it is removed from the page, securely packaged and then sent out to you.  We have a 28mm Fantasy page, a Valon (Flintloque and Slaughterloo) page, a 15mm Scale page and a Mythical and Legend page.  Have a browse if you would like to try us out for your gaming table.

Thanks for Reading and our thanks to our customers and Mr Koeppen too.

GBS