A Closer Look at the USMC Sprues from Defiance Games
March 23, 2012 by brennon
The models for the Alien War marines from Defiance Games are nearly ready to go, and so they have taken a look at the sprues they will be coming on. Check some of the shots out below and see what you think of the detail on these USMC troopers...
Not looking too bad. It seems like a pretty standard kit for a group of marines but they should allow for a nice amount of conversion work if you put your mind too it. While its not the most detailed shot, here is some of the marines assembled...
How are you liking the look of these Alien War marines?
The models look like you can custom them and they do have a good level of detail for plastic. I like also the layout, with the bases on the same sprue and they stack well.
Those are some really nice looking models but my only gripe has been the weapon design. The guns are just too stubby for my tastes!
well they cant really influence the design …as the designs of a MP7, HK416 and the …I have to say I am not totally sure her but its looks like a M240 variant …are kind of given ^^
or do you mean the sculpt/cast ?
as always I just now realized that thos eguys arent supposed to be nowadays USMC guys ….so I take the statement back …sorry ….
Thats lot of sprues.
If the filled area under the stock of the guns remains it could be a pain to remove if you want that extra bit of realism, but otherwise these look pretty good.
good quality models ! I really like them and using them as a IG replacement …IG becomes rather playable as you get almost double the miniatures for the same price ! I like that !
Er…didn’t you make a post or two about how Mantic were bad for making their stuff look like GW? Yet here you are planning to use this for the same purpose – how is that better? Do you really think using stuff you perceive as original instead is somehow ‘nobler’? I’ve seen this same mentality repeated across the interwebz and I don’t get it – if 40K is all most people are going to play, why shouldn’t other companies use that style? Why don’t you buy these for Alien War instead? Why don’t you bite the bullet and pay for… Read more »
I dont even have an Imperial Guard nor do I plan on playing one soon ^^ …I just pointed out what came to my mind, well and you cant really blame one making a box standard marine …there aren’t really much ways to make them different as they are what they are …a guy with a rifle and a vest…. In this case I wont even start to say a thing about this looking like a GW guardsmen or something, as this isn’t ” ripped of ” GW stuff its simply what a Marine/guardsmen looks like ( I dont even… Read more »
All right, sweethearts, what are you waiting for? Breakfast in bed? Another glorious day in the Corps! A day in the Marine Corps is like a day on the farm. Every meal’s a banquet! Every paycheck a fortune! Every formation a parade! I LOVE the Corps!
Alien War here we come!
Man, this floor is freezing…
Is this going to be another Bug Hunt sarge? 😉
Why yes, yes it is. At least until the Germans come along and mess it up for the USMC.
Thanks guys for all the comments! Great stuff! We have the Bugs almost ready to go as well – and then the Germans won’t be far behind (April release for them hopefully)
Hey Tony! It’s great to see you on this and filling us in on what be coming up soon. Any chance Canadians will get some models made? I can see it now, polar bear cavalry, mighty lumber jacks and a clone of William Shatner leading them. Yes he’s Canadian 😉
Hi manpug – if Alien War goes as we hope, then yes the Canadians will be a Force. They are part of the Commonwealth, so share some kit but will have their own unique “flavor” too. 😉
Yes we Canadians love space and all, just look at this video and you’ll see what our “flavor” will most likely be 🙂
http://youtu.be/4pOU-SKj9jQ