Wizards and Lizards
Wizards and Lizards is a line of miniatures created by Perth Pewter, a subsidiary of Superior Models Inc., that first appeared on the market in 1980.
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Wizards and Lizards was a line of highly regarded 25 mm lead miniatures created for use in fantasy role-playing games. In addition to single miniatures, several series were created that included straight fantasy figures, Arthurian figures, and Norse gods.[1] All were sculpted by Ray Lamb, a former major league pitcher turned miniatures sculptor[2] who had already made a name for himself in the wargaming field for his 90 mm miniatures.[3] One writer called Lamb "one of the world's greatest miniature sculptors."[4]
Although Superior Models went out of business in the 1980s, Perth Pewter and its inventory is now a subsidiary of Medieval Productions, and some of Lamb's figurines such as his Arthurian miniatures, are still for sale.[5]
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In the April 1981 edition of The Space Gamer (No. 38), Steve Jackson recommended this line of miniatures, saying, "These are beautiful figures... Detail and posing are excellent." Although Jackson thought the prices, at $4-$4.50 per figurine, were high, he concluded, "If you're into 25mm lead, these are a 'must see.' Even at these high prices, there will be some you'll want."[1]
The Wizards and Lizards line was featured in the pages of Dragon several times. In March 1981, Bill Fawcett rated the four miniatures from the WL07 Arthurian line very highly, saying, "You have to see this detail to believe it... excellent detail. The distinct facial expression and fine features are impressive... The owl familiar looks amazingly lifelike for the small scale." Fawcett didn't like the fact that the miniatures were packaged in plastic bags rather than hard plastic bubble packs, and recommended that buyers examine the figures carefully before buying, since "it would be a shame to have the high quality of these figures marred by shipping damage."[3]
In the May 1981 edition (Issue 49), Fawcett was equally as enthusiatic about WL06, a line of four wizards, using phrases like "expertly inscribed... a great degree of deeply etched detail... the features lend an air of intense concentration."[6]
In the February 1983 edition (Issue 70), Kim Eastland recalled that "For years Superior avoided 25mm fantasy figures, but when the company decided to get into that field, it did so with a bang. These three knights are excellent pieces... Note the plate armor, the realistic stances, and the detailed helms."[4]
In the April 1983 edition (Issue 72), Eastland weas equally as impressed by Dragon #6, calling it "one of the finest dragons on the market... You couldn't ask for better detail on the wings, scales and face... A truly gorgeous figure."[7]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jackson, Steve (April 1981). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer. Steve Jackson Games (38): 35.
- ↑ Plaschke, Bill (2019-04-15). "Meet Ray Lamb, the last Dodger to wear Jackie Robinson's No. 42 — by mistake". L.A. Times. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fawcett, Bill (March 1981). "Figuratively speaking". Dragon. TSR, Inc. (47): 65.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Eastland, Kim (February 1983). "Figure Feature: Knights". Dragon. TSR, Inc. (70): 24.
- ↑ "Figurines, Fantasy & Legend: King Arthur". Perth Pewter. Medieval Productions. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- ↑ Fawcett, Bill (March 1981). "Figuratively speaking". Dragon. TSR, Inc. (49): 82.
- ↑ Eastland, Kim (April 1983). "Figure Feature: Dragons". Dragon. TSR, Inc. (702): 44.
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