Star Wars, GW-style?

The 30mm Star Wars minis produced by Knight Models are really nice. Really, REALLY nice, in my opinion. I've been keeping an eye out for them, trying to pick them up on the cheap, but that is no easy task. I would one day like to have a complete set, so it looks like I've just given myself another collecting goal.

But what prompted this post was a hypothetical question: If someone produced a line of Star Wars miniatures that were multi-piece models (think 40K Space Marines), would that interest you? Would you buy them? I think it would be cool to assemble a squad of Stormtroopers in various poses with an assortment of weapons. Ooh, and Sandtroopers! How about some nasty Tusken Raiders? You see what I'm getting at here.

I seriously doubt this would ever happen, but a boy can wish. But come on, who wouldn't want to create their own custom Ewok war band?

"And I thought they smelled bad on the outside..."

The collectors with deep pockets have come through once again! A couple auctions ended on eBay tonight for some West End Games miniatures for the d6 Star Wars game. Pictured at left is the Tauntaun (40508), which went for $81.00 USD. And topping that was the AT-PT (40505) for $102.50 USD.

I've always liked the WEG Star Wars line, even though I don't own any myself. Must be the Star Wars fanboy in me. Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure the only Star Wars minis I own are two or three blisters from WoTC's line, back when I briefly roamed the halls in Renton.

Well, I guess these prices will give me second thoughts if I ever decide to take up collecting Star Wars lead.

(Photo: Stuff of Legends)