ThornDJL7 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Looking for a spider to represent a mini in my campaign. It's a giant spider, should be based on a 50mm base. Height isn't a huge issue, but definitely needs to look at home on that base size. The spiders I look at on here only show height, not area of control. Further it can't be made of (Edit: Heavy/Lead)metals, need to keep that stuff out of my home, baby and all. Suggestions appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Okada Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Do you really mean "can't be hard metal", thus, it should not be mad of physically hard stuff? Or are you warring about toxic heavy metals such as lead? Or maybe both? Assume you are looking for something made of non-metal, there are several minis made of soft-plastic (don't forget to wash those minis using soap before using). There is a Giant Spider mini in Reaper's Legendary Encounters soft-plastic mini line. http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/Legendary%20Encounters/latest/20027 This plastic version is based on the following metal version. http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/Giant%20Spider/latest/65082 As the triangles on the right side of the photo shows 1/2 inch and 1 inch in height, I guess this mini is likely to be good for putting on a 50mm base. Also, there are several large sized spiders (either on a 40mm round base or 50mm round base) in Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures line. You will likely to find some on e-bay or on internet shops which is selling DDM singles. Large Monstrous Spider (Dragoneye) Blade Spider (Desert of Desolation) Phase Spider (Demonweb) Those 3 are large sized. Maybe the first 2 are too expensive on today's market. Finally, you may likely to find appropriately sized plastic spider toy on some toy-store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThornDJL7 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sorry edited above that I'm looking for non-toxic metal alloys, something not containing lead in case my munchkin somehow gets a hold of my minis, or if I'm not careful and flashing gets in the carpet or something. I really don't care for the prepainted minis, nor the bendable/soft plastic minis, I have a large collection of them from before I discovered there were those you could paint out there. As far as the bryangled minis, I didn't even stop and consider that the scale may translate sideways. Anyone have any idea if it does appropriately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Okada Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 As far as I know, DHL line and Warlord line are using lead-free alloys. But T-65 line is using lead. So, the metal version I have shown in the above post is using lead. There are more spider minis in DHL and Warlord line. http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/spider/latest/02417 http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/spider/latest/03180 http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/spider/latest/03055 http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/spider/latest/03049 http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/spider/latest/02784 Only the first one has the triangles to show their scale, so I am not sure how big the other models are. The first one seem to be a little bit bigger for a 25mm base but smaller for a 50mm base, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThornDJL7 Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 The colossal spider, I can only assume would go on a 100 - 200mm base. He is colossal, and I can only assume they're using a D20 scale. The others may work. You actually linked a couple that I'd forgotten about. I may grab them, I'll use them eventually one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemist Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 These are 2417 on 50mm bases after I bent their legs outward a bit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThornDJL7 Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 I like how the spiders camo, actually camos with the base! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorderl Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 If selection is not limited to a reaper spider, then i recall "The Widow's Lair" by Grendel #F0004 not to sure on size and could be hard to find but i'm sure with a little searching you can find the info on it, other members may have info on it also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halberkill Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 As far as I know, DHL line and Warlord line are using lead-free alloys. But T-65 line is using lead. Hi Shin, it's been awhile. Unfortunately all Reaper minis contain lead, they have never advertised as being lead free, and have confirmed such in previous posts. Their P65 line just has more lead to reduce the chance of miscasts as well as the cost of tin, and save Reaper money, which they then pass on to the customer. I'm guessing that it's probably about 65% lead. Cheers, Halber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Okada Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi Helberkill. Long time no see. Unfortunately all Reaper minis contain lead, they have never advertised as being lead free, and have confirmed such in previous posts. Their P65 line just has more lead to reduce the chance of miscasts as well as the cost of tin, and save Reaper money, which they then pass on to the customer. I'm guessing that it's probably about 65% lead. Cheers, Halber Thank you for additional information. Hmm, so pewter minis contain at least some amount of lead. I guess painting and sealing will usually make pewter minis safer enough for children. But babies tend swallow anything they can pick up. So, extra caution may be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishil Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I'm sure the Reaper staff would confirm that the amount of lead in their (non P-65) pewter is minuscule, and of no practical consequence. Ishil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganm Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I'm sure the Reaper staff would confirm that the amount of lead in their (non P-65) pewter is minuscule, and of no practical consequence. Ishil No doubt and I'd be more worried about a baby trying to 'pass' a white metal mini with sharp points! O_o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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