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Author:  dafrca [ Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
So, as I reorganize my horde of junk, er, wonderful game extras, I have a few toys I had set aside for adding to play.  This has brought up some questions in my mind:

Do you have toys on your table?

Did you repaint them or just use them as is?

If you repainted, did you do anything "special" before painting or just primer and paint?

Did you change them in any way to make them less "Toy" like?

Other thoughts and opinions are welcome.

dafrca
Author:  vanvlak [ Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
OK.
I use bits of some old plastic toys for conversions.
I'm starting to use Mage Knight models (which I consider toys) as gamig pieces - rebased and repainted.
I have an old constructable plastic Wild West fort which some day will become an Orky fortress (40K scale, a la GorkaMorka).
And I'm going to a jumble sale to find usable stuff too.
So yes, but painted. :)
Author:  Legion 4 [ Sun Jun 19, 2005 5:09 am ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
Yup !  If it "has the look", I use it ! :D
Author:  iblisdrax [ Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
Yeah, I second L4, anything that looks good can go on my table!  :D

my 2cents,

iblisdrax
Author:  MaksimSmelchak [ Sun Jun 19, 2005 2:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
Hi Dafrca,

*** Dafrca: Do you have toys on your table? ***


Yes, I think that toys and miniatures go together very well assuming you check that the toys have a look compatible with your miniatures.

Most of my 6mm naval collection is composed of toy boats that were in a good scale compared to my GHQ Vietnam Riverine models. Add a few ventilators and weapons and... Voila = instant navy!

*** Dafrca: Did you repaint them or just use them as is? ***

It depends on the toy. I paint many of them, but leave others in stock form.

Most of my Micro Machines Star Wars fighters will never see paint!

*** Dafrca: If you repainted, did you do anything "special" before painting or just primer and paint? ***

I often modify toys by adding detail elements from my bitz box. A few BFG plastic turrets and 28mm 40k exhaust pipes can really spruce up a basic toy.

*** Dafrca: Did you change them in any way to make them less "toy" like? ***

Sometimes, I'll add detail elements to tie in the toy with the setting I want it for.

For instance, I recently found what I think is a Micro Machines army base piece for $0.49 USD in a Good Will toy bin and have plans to add a 28mm plastic 40k eagle accessory to make it into an IG base.

Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.
Author:  primarch [ Sun Jun 19, 2005 3:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
Hi!

Alas I have no toys to proxie like this.... :(

Primarch
Author:  iblisdrax [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
Like you need any more minis Primarch.....  :p

my 2cents,

iblisdrax
Author:  Markconz [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
I got a Jawa sandcrawler to proxie as a capitol Imperialis... (some work required!).  I also pick up cheap bits and pieces for scenery sometimes.
Author:  Legion 4 [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
I have 2 sizes of M/M Sand Crawlers ... and use them for Epic also ! :)
Author:  nealhunt [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
I generally cut them up for terrain pieces.  Prime and paint is mandatory, but I am steadily getting more and more picky about the terrain I play on.
Author:  deathlynx [ Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:57 am ]
Post subject:  Toys in Combat
I have found some matchbox type multilevel garages with lots of ramps and such that make wonderful Necromunda terrain...the ramps are a little steep but that's about the only problem (and a fairly correctable one)...
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