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'''Grenadier Models Inc.''' was an American company which produced lead miniature figures for wargames and role-playing games with fantasy, science fiction and heroic themes between [[1975]] and [[1996]].
'''Grenadier Models Inc.''' was an American company which produced lead miniature figures for wargames and role-playing games with fantasy, science fiction and heroic themes between [[1975]] and [[1996]].


In [[1985]], Grenadier released the ''Lord of the Rings Middle Earth'' miniature series, a line of official figures for [[ICE]]'s ''[[MERP]]''.<ref>The Grenadier Bulletin, vol. 1.15, March 1985, Don Wellman, editor</ref>
In [[1985]], Grenadier released the ''Lord of the Rings Middle Earth'' miniature series, a line of official figures for [[Iron Crown Enterprises|ICE]]'s ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing|MERP]]''.<ref>The Grenadier Bulletin, vol. 1.15, March 1985, Don Wellman, editor</ref>


==Products==
==Products==
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*7502 Sauron's Dark Ones
*7502 Sauron's Dark Ones
*7503 Shelob's Lair
*7503 Shelob's Lair
*7504 Hillmen of Trollshaws (for ''[[MERP: Hillmen of the Trollshaws]]'')
*7504 Hillmen of the Trollshaws (for ''[[Hillmen of the Trollshaws]]'')
*7505 Isengard (for ''[[MERP: Isengard and Northern Gondor]]'')
*7505 Isengard (for ''[[Isengard and Northern Gondor]]'')


=== Catalogues ===
=== Catalogues ===
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*[[1987]]: ''[[Grenadier Models Inc.: 1987 Photographic Compendium|1987 Photographic Compendium]]''
*[[1987]]: ''[[Grenadier Models Inc.: 1987 Photographic Compendium|1987 Photographic Compendium]]''


==From the publisher==
==From the publisher<ref>Grenadier Models Inc.: 1987 Photographic Compendium, p.3</ref>==


<quote>LORD OF THE RINGS™
LORD OF THE RINGS™


Middle Earth — Legendary realm of Wizards and Hobbits, danger and wonder, shining heroism and dark evil. Experience J.R.R. Tolkien's magical world with Grenadier's new LORD OF THE RINGS MIDDLE EARTH™ miniature series. Authorized for use with I.C.E.'s MIDDLE EARTH™ ROLE PLAYING game, these incredibly detailed figures faithfully capture the true spirit of Tolkien's fantasy world. These figures are also compatible with many other fantasy role-playing games. Adventure in the greatest fantasy of all. Journey to MIDDLE EARTH™.</quote><ref>Grenadier Models Inc.: 1987 Photographic Compendium, p.3</ref>
Middle Earth — Legendary realm of Wizards and Hobbits, danger and wonder, shining heroism and dark evil. Experience J.R.R. Tolkien's magical world with Grenadier's new LORD OF THE RINGS MIDDLE EARTH™ miniature series. Authorized for use with I.C.E.'s MIDDLE EARTH™ ROLE PLAYING game, these incredibly detailed figures faithfully capture the true spirit of Tolkien's fantasy world. These figures are also compatible with many other fantasy role-playing games. Adventure in the greatest fantasy of all. Journey to MIDDLE EARTH™.


==External links==
==External links==


*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenadier_Models_Inc. Grenadier Models Inc. at Wikipedia]
*{{WP|Grenadier Models Inc.}}
*[http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Lord_of_the_Rings_Box_Sets Lord of the Rings Box Sets] at [http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Main_Page Lost Minis Wiki]


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Latest revision as of 12:24, 23 March 2012

Grenadier's Isengard box

Grenadier Models Inc. was an American company which produced lead miniature figures for wargames and role-playing games with fantasy, science fiction and heroic themes between 1975 and 1996.

In 1985, Grenadier released the Lord of the Rings Middle Earth miniature series, a line of official figures for ICE's MERP.[1]

Products[edit | edit source]

Selected products related to Middle-earth.

Boxed Sets[edit | edit source]

Sculptors: Andrew Chernak and John Dennett

Catalogues[edit | edit source]

From the publisher[2][edit | edit source]

LORD OF THE RINGS™

Middle Earth — Legendary realm of Wizards and Hobbits, danger and wonder, shining heroism and dark evil. Experience J.R.R. Tolkien's magical world with Grenadier's new LORD OF THE RINGS MIDDLE EARTH™ miniature series. Authorized for use with I.C.E.'s MIDDLE EARTH™ ROLE PLAYING game, these incredibly detailed figures faithfully capture the true spirit of Tolkien's fantasy world. These figures are also compatible with many other fantasy role-playing games. Adventure in the greatest fantasy of all. Journey to MIDDLE EARTH™.

External links[edit | edit source]

References

  1. The Grenadier Bulletin, vol. 1.15, March 1985, Don Wellman, editor
  2. Grenadier Models Inc.: 1987 Photographic Compendium, p.3
Licensed miniatures figures for gaming in Middle-earth
  Grenadier Models Inc. (1985)
  Mithril Miniatures (1987-)
  Harlequin Miniatures (1990s)
  Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game (2001-)