Anyone use Topside minis?

Fear God & Dreadnought! Forumini Captain Naval and Russian history buff. Obsessed with the Russo-Japanese War. Posts: 2,049	Anyone use Topside minis? Apr 27, 2017 18:17:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fear God & Dreadnought! on Apr 27, 2017 18:17:38 GMT Does anyone use Topside Naval miniatures? I am considering getting some and am wondering what people think about the quality.
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Anyone use Topside minis? Apr 28, 2017 4:19:23 GMT

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Post by waratsea4 on Apr 28, 2017 4:19:23 GMT

Had the luxury of building my collection when prices were not that bad and cases were available; so although i looked into Topside; never felt the need.
Did sent away for the trial unit; quality seemed nice; thought about using them for bases; but that seemed a waste.
Don't know if anyone else has used them one way or the other would be nice to read.

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Anyone use Topside minis? Apr 28, 2017 11:22:51 GMT

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Post by Ecclesiastes on Apr 28, 2017 11:22:51 GMT

Good quality, nice details and a large selection for a small cost. I'm still toying with the idea of organising a local naval gaming tournament using these, with the cost of the counters worked into the entry price. That way everyone can take his fleet home afterwards.

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Anyone use Topside minis? Apr 28, 2017 11:49:42 GMT Fear God & Dreadnought! likes this

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Post by Syzmo on Apr 28, 2017 11:49:42 GMT

I have never used them because I got into the game back when it was cheap and I have way too many of the actual models at this point. That said I am not a tactile gamer, the attraction of the game for me is the theme, not sliding good looking prepainted models around a table. In a lot of ways I like the idea of card stock pieces that actually have most of the stats and stuff printed on them better than a good looking miniature and a dissociated card that I have to store somewhere.

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Anyone use Topside minis? Apr 28, 2017 20:15:15 GMT

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Post by toronado3800 on Apr 28, 2017 20:15:15 GMT

Apr 27, 2017 18:17:38 GMT Fear God & Dreadnought! said:

Does anyone use Topside Naval miniatures? I am considering getting some and am wondering what people think about the quality.

I have a couple and am thrilled with the quality and double thrilled with the price.

I got in WAY back in the day so I have a sizeable fleet. You can built a topside fleet or buy a Warspite model....build a topside fleet!

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Anyone use Topside minis? Apr 29, 2017 5:28:29 GMT Fear God & Dreadnought! likes this

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Post by grgbobe on Apr 29, 2017 5:28:29 GMT

I have some and I bought a bunch for a buddy of mine who has a tighter budget than me. They're really nice, light yet sturdy. If you're on a budget or just don't want to spend $80+ for a Kaga, I highly recommend them! Just print out a stat card to go with them and you're golden. They also have a really nice range of aircraft, too!

I contacted them before I placed my order and asked them if they could put the WaS stats on them. For a few $$$ more (for the order, not per base), here's the result:

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Anyone use Topside minis?

Post by Fear God & Dreadnought! on Apr 27, 2017 18:17:38 GMT

Post by waratsea4 on Apr 28, 2017 4:19:23 GMT

Post by Ecclesiastes on Apr 28, 2017 11:22:51 GMT

Post by Syzmo on Apr 28, 2017 11:49:42 GMT

Post by toronado3800 on Apr 28, 2017 20:15:15 GMT

Post by grgbobe on Apr 29, 2017 5:28:29 GMT

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