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ColBosch · 12-24-2017, 02:10 PM

My ancient minis arrived today! 62 mostly-intact HVYs, GEVs, HWZs, MHWZs, and missile tanks. Several of these are clearly Martian Metals sculpts.

Included were:
12x GEVs, all Martian Metals. 1 is missing its engine pods.
14x MSLs, 3 of which are Martian Metals (though sadly with only enough missiles for two)
18x HVYs.
12x HWZs.
6x MWHZs.

It's impossible to tell if the HVYs were produced by Martian Metals or Steve Jackson Games, or for that matter Grenadier, as they used the same molds. The HVYs are all inscribed "RLH" for Randy Hoffa. None of the other minis seem to have sculptor's or company marks. I believe, after checking online, that all of the artillery pieces are the early Steve Jackson Games sculpts.

I've got to say that the HVY and GEV fit right in with the modern plastic pieces. They're not quite as well detailed, but still lovely. The MSL, HWZ, and MHWZ are not quite as nice, with undersized cannons and control areas compared to modern sculpts.

12-24-2017, 02:10 PM	#35
ColBosch Join Date: May 2007	Re: OGRE Loot! Show Us Yours! My ancient minis arrived today! 62 mostly-intact HVYs, GEVs, HWZs, MHWZs, and missile tanks. Several of these are clearly Martian Metals sculpts. Included were: 12x GEVs, all Martian Metals. 1 is missing its engine pods. 14x MSLs, 3 of which are Martian Metals (though sadly with only enough missiles for two) 18x HVYs. 12x HWZs. 6x MWHZs. It's impossible to tell if the HVYs were produced by Martian Metals or Steve Jackson Games, or for that matter Grenadier, as they used the same molds. The HVYs are all inscribed "RLH" for Randy Hoffa. None of the other minis seem to have sculptor's or company marks. I believe, after checking online, that all of the artillery pieces are the early Steve Jackson Games sculpts. I've got to say that the HVY and GEV fit right in with the modern plastic pieces. They're not quite as well detailed, but still lovely. The MSL, HWZ, and MHWZ are not quite as nice, with undersized cannons and control areas compared to modern sculpts. Last edited by ColBosch; 12-24-2017 at 09:55 PM. Reason: Corrected Randy Hoffa's name.