I bought this batch of Games Workshop Ogryns many years ago and once I got into
N.E.W. I thought that they'd fit in perfectly for the Ogron race. Ogrons are a very militaristic and aggressive race so these figures are perfect for Ogron Marines.
Here we have the leader with his banner pole flanked by his two lieutenants. I have not named any of these figures. I do think that the banner pole is an unnecessary accessory that will cause more problems than it's worth. For example, he'll struggle to get through many doors. Bear in mind that Ogrons average 7 feet in height. Banner poles are a bad idea in my opinion.
These figures were sculpted by Bob Olley and have a very distinctive style. I do like them a lot and I like that they are so varied whilst keeping a unified look. The leader came with separate head, arms and banner pole. The Ogron to the left is a one-piece casting whilst the Ogron to the right came with separate head and arms.
These three figures are standard Marines. They have all been glued to 40mm diameter bases due to their large size. The two to the left are one-piece castings, The chap at the right came with a separate head and arms.
They are all armed with the same weapons known as Ripper Guns. I use the stats for a Railgun from the
N.E.W. rulebook for them.
Here we have four more standard Marines. These all came with separate heads and arms
These would make very tough opposition for the crew of
The Ace of Spades if I decided to pit them against my heroes. I can well imagine I'm going to have a lot of fun creating their stats and backgrounds. They really are excellent figures full of character and extremely well sculpted.
Great painting Bryan, and what a blast from the past ! Originally released under the sub category of Marauder Miniatures I do believe through GW, and later absorbed into the normal categories, as there was models for multiple races and gaming systems
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dave. You are absolutely right about these originally being Marauder Miniatures. I distinctly remember buying them at my local Games Workshop store.
DeleteGood grief some of those are old models. I am sure one is the original ogryn sculpted by Jes Goodwin back in the dim and distant past and great to see back on a gaming table. In a nutshell could you explain what Ogrons are as I have no idea about anything in this universe?
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are old models, Undercoat. You are right about the original Jes Goodwin sculpt. I'm sure he sculpted the Ogron at the far left of the third and fourth photos.
DeleteOgrons stand 7’ tall. Towering masses of muscle, accompanied by green skin and bestial tusks, they so much resemble the ogres of fairytale and lore than humankind named them after the mythical creatures. Ogrons have a reputation for stupidity. While it’s certainly true that most of humankind outstrips the Ogron species in terms of intelligence and education, Ogrons aren’t quite as stupid as many expect – they, as a species, do manage to operate and build starships, after all. Ogron adventurers tend to be mercenaries and soldiers. They have a short lifespan with a life expectancy of 40-50 years.
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Thank you for the reply. I shall indeed be clicking the link!
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome. I have put a lot of work into this campaign,, taking inspiration from N.E.W., Space Opera and GURPS.
DeleteAs someone who played 40K for years Bryan I was looking at them & thinking I don't recall ever seen these models before which would mean their most likely RT or second ed time frame.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't help but think the leader has a certain Frankenstein's monster look about him I think its the hair style lol & while the newer models are very good I feel these have a charm about them that has been lost by GW over the years.
Thank you most kindly, Frank. These are very OLD figures from the 1980's so they could well be 2nd edition figures. I doubt if they were Rogue Trader releases. Perhaps Dave knows?
DeleteThese older miniatures certainly did have a charm about them that is missing from today's sculpts. I am not a big fan of Games workshop's current Warhammer or Warhammer 40,000 figures on the whole.
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