Last Chance for B5 Miniatures ?

A2597 · 21 May 2009, 02:19 PM Link to this post #1

Some may remember the Babylon 5 Fleet Action table top games by Agents of Gaming from several years back, and the metal Miniatures of Babylon 5 ships that accompanied them.

When AOG closed down, I thought that all Babylon 5 Miniatures were gone as well. It turns out, that late last year Ironwind Metals managed to get a license to manufacture more of them. Their license will expire next month, and they have no intention to renew it. When that happens, the last chance to acquire these models with disappear. Before that happens, I figured I should share the link with everyone here:

http://ironwindmetals.com/d/index.php

Messiah · 23 May 2009, 10:58 AM Link to this post #2

Thanks for the link A#.

Pixel_Donkey · 26 May 2009, 11:06 AM Link to this post #3

I've never really looked into the game before because I don't know anyone who would be interested in playing it. When I was younger I was into Warhammer 40k which I guess is similar. After hearing Iron Wind Metals were loosing the licence something triggered in my mind ''collectables''. I guess they'll be collector items on ebay soon. I would have purchased some for the fact I love collecting B5 stuff however I would soon spend every last penny I have.

Tis a shame to see the franchise disappearing, will a record with pictures be kept on the Wiki? I had a little look for ''Poseidon Super Carrier'' but found nothing on the Wiki.

Thanks for the link.

A2597 · 26 May 2009, 11:35 AM Link to this post #4

for me, they are collectible I put on a shelf, never play the game, but considering that you can't get model ships from B5 without spending insane amounts of money for some resin kits...this is it for me.

I mean, Babylon 5 is what? 7 inches long? the omega is almost 5? thats large enough for me.

Sanfam · 26 May 2009, 03:13 PM Link to this post #5

They're also quite challenging to assemble and paint, which is a fun (if you like that sort of thing) challenge itself. I would suggest, however that people looking for these also check into local RPG supply shops. I've found more than my fair share of these in discount bins all over the place.

A2597 · 26 May 2009, 03:58 PM Link to this post #6

seriously? I never would have thought that the B5 ones would have made it to stores!

Sanfam · 27 May 2009, 01:46 PM Link to this post #7

Most of these pewter figures were distributed alongside Warhammer (and similar brand) figures through retail channels as their primary route, with online sales not likely accounting for much more than a trickle. Always check the local stores first, then head online

A2597 · 27 May 2009, 02:27 PM Link to this post #8

you know, I've been doing it totally backwards then. I do online first, and then try local stores!

A2597 · 11:58 AM

Got mine today, all in great shape, and a bit bigger than I expected!

Unfortunately my G'Quan is missing one of the surface wings, so I'll have to contact them about that. (Can't really blame them, alot of parts! I've spent about $200 on these things, building up a complete fleet of ships of all the ones from the show I loved.)

I might place one more order for some raiders and some others soon...wait until next payday though.

-edit: just got word back, they are mailing me the missing part.

Woot!

thehod · 1 November 2009, 11:41 PM Link to this post #10

It was a shame, I collected around 600 bucks worth of stuff and had so much fun painting my own fleets.

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A2597 Fanboy Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: LOOK OUT! BEHIND YOU! Color: Green! Posts: 7,719	21 May 2009, 02:19 PM Link to this post #1 Last Chance for B5 Miniatures ? Some may remember the Babylon 5 Fleet Action table top games by Agents of Gaming from several years back, and the metal Miniatures of Babylon 5 ships that accompanied them. When AOG closed down, I thought that all Babylon 5 Miniatures were gone as well. It turns out, that late last year Ironwind Metals managed to get a license to manufacture more of them. Their license will expire next month, and they have no intention to renew it. When that happens, the last chance to acquire these models with disappear. Before that happens, I figured I should share the link with everyone here: http://ironwindmetals.com/d/index.php
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Messiah Failed Experiment Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Color: midori Posts: 6,906	23 May 2009, 10:58 AM Link to this post #2 Thanks for the link A#.
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Pixel_Donkey Earthforce Officer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Color: Purple Posts: 116	26 May 2009, 11:06 AM Link to this post #3 I've never really looked into the game before because I don't know anyone who would be interested in playing it. When I was younger I was into Warhammer 40k which I guess is similar. After hearing Iron Wind Metals were loosing the licence something triggered in my mind ''collectables''. I guess they'll be collector items on ebay soon. I would have purchased some for the fact I love collecting B5 stuff however I would soon spend every last penny I have. Tis a shame to see the franchise disappearing, will a record with pictures be kept on the Wiki? I had a little look for ''Poseidon Super Carrier'' but found nothing on the Wiki. Thanks for the link.

A2597 Fanboy Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: LOOK OUT! BEHIND YOU! Color: Green! Posts: 7,719	26 May 2009, 11:35 AM Link to this post #4 for me, they are collectible I put on a shelf, never play the game, but considering that you can't get model ships from B5 without spending insane amounts of money for some resin kits...this is it for me. I mean, Babylon 5 is what? 7 inches long? the omega is almost 5? thats large enough for me.
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Sanfam I like clocks. Admin Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Rochester, NY Color: Blue Posts: 13,337	26 May 2009, 03:13 PM Link to this post #5 They're also quite challenging to assemble and paint, which is a fun (if you like that sort of thing) challenge itself. I would suggest, however that people looking for these also check into local RPG supply shops. I've found more than my fair share of these in discount bins all over the place.
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A2597 Fanboy Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: LOOK OUT! BEHIND YOU! Color: Green! Posts: 7,719	26 May 2009, 03:58 PM Link to this post #6 seriously? I never would have thought that the B5 ones would have made it to stores!
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Sanfam I like clocks. Admin Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Rochester, NY Color: Blue Posts: 13,337	27 May 2009, 01:46 PM Link to this post #7 Most of these pewter figures were distributed alongside Warhammer (and similar brand) figures through retail channels as their primary route, with online sales not likely accounting for much more than a trickle. Always check the local stores first, then head online
	__________________ "We'll need snacks." --Jack O'neill, SG-1 (LIES!) Keeping with the rest of ya', here's my blog :: My ever-growing collection of random photos (Now in Gallery form!) "Nowhere else have I seen such a blatantly political thread turned into a discussion of comparative planetary studies." --Bekenn Contribute to The Great Machine, the Babylon 5 Wiki! :: De'teywI' 'agh vonlu' :: On the other hand, you have different fingers You can never have too many cars... :: "This ain't your grandma's sewing circle--it's home ec as extreme sport, and someone's about to get the craft kicked out of 'em."

A2597 Fanboy Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: LOOK OUT! BEHIND YOU! Color: Green! Posts: 7,719	27 May 2009, 02:27 PM Link to this post #8 you know, I've been doing it totally backwards then. I do online first, and then try local stores!
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A2597 Fanboy Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: LOOK OUT! BEHIND YOU! Color: Green! Posts: 7,719	8 June 2009, 04:39 PM Link to this post #9 Got mine today, all in great shape, and a bit bigger than I expected! Unfortunately my G'Quan is missing one of the surface wings, so I'll have to contact them about that. (Can't really blame them, alot of parts! I've spent about $200 on these things, building up a complete fleet of ships of all the ones from the show I loved.) I might place one more order for some raiders and some others soon...wait until next payday though. -edit: just got word back, they are mailing me the missing part. Woot!
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thehod Lurker Join Date: Nov 2009 Color: purple Posts: 1	1 November 2009, 11:41 PM Link to this post #10 It was a shame, I collected around 600 bucks worth of stuff and had so much fun painting my own fleets.