There will be a new talent coming into the space opera universe of The Ion Age next month. Dave Foley is a new designer from the United States of America who was so impressed with the idea of a new science fiction setting that offers something different as well as a soul and rewards its supporters that he pitched us an idea. An idea for a whole new range within the 15mm ranks of The Ion Age. Once he had explained it and shown us some concept sketches we were very happy and I am sure that once you hear what Mr Foley will be sculpting that you will be too.
Our lead designer Sam Croes has given Dave Foley a free hand to create those miniatures which are not of the Prydian Army, not of the Marcher Barons and not of any Condot mercenary force. In short the non-military. The civilians, adventurers, law enforcement and more of the Prydian Precinct. Humans and perhaps more including robots that will be releasing as themed small packs with single miniature option for purchase.
The non-military range will be on its own page of the website beginning in November 2015. We aim to release a new pack into the range every month and we will be beginning with two packs to mark the start of the range and these will be 'Adventurers and Rogues I' and 'Starport Staff'. All complete original sculpts by Dave Foley in 15mm scale and suitable for all science fiction settings.
Questions and comments are welcome to info@theionage.com. Images in this article are all from the first pack of Adventurers with the header image painted by Sam Croes and the single images painted by Dave Foley himself.
Welcome aboard Dave!
Thanks for Reading,
GBS
At long last someone is willing to produce character and or hero figures for 15mm collections this really is good news, now lets see some heroically posed characters armed to their teeth..... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Zac, good to hear from you. Yes, I think The Ion Age will do another first by committing to such a project. As for poses, just wait and see.
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Aww yiss. These look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Allison. I look forward to seeing your brush work on some of these in the future.
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Great idea and great work as always. I think the only way I can keep up with you folks is to open up a shop and sell your merchandise stateside.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ikcinbaz. A few people have commented that we would be better doing Kickstarters to expand quickly but frankly our pace suits most wargamers who want a monthly fix and fun with it. If you do get around to a store I would give you good terms!
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Welp, I'm in. Those figures are perfect for the more down-to-earth sci-fi future that I'm aiming for on my table. Love the rest of the Ion Age, but the heavy troops just don't work with the rest of my collection. Looking forward to ordering these.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Warren. Non-military is what we are aiming for and indeed there will be many poses. Its not possible to please every wargamer in every release but I am confident that the feedback here proves the idea is solid.
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Excellent news, I only really collect non-military ranges. These are right up my street!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Spacejacker. I look forward to seeing what your brush of talent does to these miniatures when the time comes.
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Great to see all your comments and hear first reactions to the first few sculpts; I'll be taking everything into consideration, so criticism etc. is appreciated :-) I'm new to it all, so please excuse me in advance if I give someone a soccerball-sized head, or arms like turkey legs, or hands like cow udders, or faces like scrambled eggs :-D Although, now said, that sounds like an interesting sculpt.....
ReplyDeleteWe could make that sculpt the favourite customer of Happy Burger! Welcome to the fold Dave and I am sure everyone will love your work, you have a talent that shines through. Positive and constructive remarks are always sought after.
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