When was Citadel Miniatures founded?
Citadel Miniatures was founded in December 1978, as announced in issue 11 of White Dwarf magazine. It was established through a partnership between Games Workshop and sculptor Bryan Ansell.
Questions about Citadel Miniatures
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Who founded Citadel Miniatures?
Bryan Ansell co-founded Citadel Miniatures with backing from Games Workshop in December 1978. Ansell had previously co-founded Asgard Miniatures in August 1976 and had earlier experience at Conquest Miniatures.
When did Citadel Miniatures switch to lead-free metal?
Citadel switched to a lead-free white metal alloy in February 1997. The change was driven by concerns about lead poisoning, particularly the risk posed to children.
What is Citadel Finecast and when was it announced?
Citadel Finecast is a range of resin miniature models announced by Games Workshop on the 16th of May 2011. The line received mixed reviews; at least one UK retailer, Wayland Games, warned on their website that it was suitable for experienced modellers only.
What licensed miniature ranges has Citadel Miniatures produced?
Citadel has produced licensed figures based on RuneQuest, Fighting Fantasy, Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Paranoia, Eternal Champion, Dungeons and Dragons, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, Traveller, Star Trek, Lone Wolf, The Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit. Games Workshop re-won the Lord of the Rings licence to produce miniatures tied to the New Line Cinema film trilogy.
What was the Citadel and Ral Partha distribution deal?
From April 1979 to December 1984, Citadel and Ral Partha operated a reciprocal distribution and manufacturing agreement. Citadel brought Ral Partha's products to Britain, while Ral Partha distributed Citadel's figures in North America.