Basic / Expert 1e D&D - Figs

Classic Sculpts for Classic Folks!

My mix of Grenadier and Heritage figs has survived these 40 years or so - amazingly!  No dry rot, etc.  Some were primed, some were painted and others just laying around in a box.  But, finally got motivated to go "old school" with my 1e Bas/Ex D&D and get some of these guys painted for a true Old School feel!

They are being used as Player Characters and their opposition.

These are half-painted Grenadier orcs from Mirliton in Italy.  They look better in real life.

Also, some of my pictures need better lighting and focus!

The below are Heritage, except for the guy kicking down a door, who - I believe - comes out of the Grenadier Fighters box set.

Fighter in back is a well-known classic from the Grenadier box set [I think], and a good sculpt.  The tree is nicely done and easy to paint up.

The above halflings are Grenadier, I think.  The bowman may be a Heritage...

These fellows are coming along nicely.  They are mostly done.  The thief is one of my favorite sculpts - lots of animation and personality.  The wizzo wasn't that interesting until I started to paint him, now I actually like him. He's definitely a traveling Wiz.

This fellow is a good sculpt.  Several things I like including the unusual helmet and the shield. Deserves a good paint job! I'd guess the tree is a Gondor reference?

This halfling archer has been getting more interesting as I've painted him.  I think he has a bit of a belligerent air about him, now that he's half painted!

This dwarf just has a great expression on his face.  Thoughtful?

And here he is, basically finished.

I may feel obliged to do the eyes, they seem pretty easy.

I think this halfling is picking a fight!

cloak is nicely sculpted, natural folds.

This fellow took some work, but he came out well.  It was easy to pick out the details.

These two have a lot of character.  The Wiz is clearly negotiating, while the thief appears to be stalking off with booty while telling someone else to piss off.

Gear on the back is nicely done, they look ready for a few weeks of adventuring!

Close-up of the thief.  He has a lot of charm and personality, IMHO. Especially now he's painted.

Well, there you have it. 

Boy, the sculpting style is like another planet compared to modern stuff, and these have great style and "character" despite being less realistic looking compared to modern sculpts.

But they also have charm, which many modern sculpts lack.

I hope you enjoy them and they inspire you to either paint your old lead or buy some new old lead!