When was Citadel Miniatures founded and by whom?
Citadel Miniatures was founded by Bryan Ansell in February 1978 after he left Asgard Miniatures. The company secured funding from Games Workshop to establish its operations in Nottingham.
Common questions about Citadel Miniatures
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What materials did Citadel Miniatures use for their figures in 1987 and 1997?
Citadel Miniatures introduced plastic miniatures under the names Psychostyrene and Drastik Plastik in January 1987. The company switched to a lead-free white metal in February 1997 to address public health concerns regarding lead poisoning.
When did Games Workshop announce the Citadel Finecast range and what material does it use?
Games Workshop announced the Citadel Finecast range on the 16th of May 2011. This range introduced a resin-based material that offered greater detail but required significant assembly effort from experienced modellers.
Which companies did Citadel Miniatures partner with or acquire between 1979 and 1993?
Citadel Miniatures maintained a reciprocal distribution deal with Ral Partha from April 1979 to December 1984. The company absorbed Iron Claw Miniatures which ran from February 1987 until October 1988 and Marauder Miniatures which was established in November 1988 and absorbed in August 1993.
What licensed properties did Citadel Miniatures produce figures for?
Citadel Miniatures produced figures for licensed properties including RuneQuest, Fighting Fantasy, Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Trek, and The Lord of the Rings. The company created miniatures to tie in with the Lord of the Rings film trilogy released by New Line Cinema.
What vehicles did Citadel Miniatures produce for Warhammer 40,000?
Citadel Miniatures produced iconic vehicles for Warhammer 40,000 such as the Land Raider and Rhino for Space Marines. These vehicles were functional components of the game requiring the same level of detail and construction as infantry figures.