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by Dewayne Agin
In the collaboration between Games Workshop and Milton Bradley that produced HeroQuest, I have always guessed that Games Workshop produced the models for the figures found in the game. They are in the "Games Workshop" style; i.e. large heads and large hands. Another common trait among Games Workshop figures is that all players are assumed to be male, and therefore there is no need for female Heroes. Milton Bradley, however, realized late in HeroQuest's life that while perhaps a majority of players are male, there are some female players. The Barbarian and Elf quest packs each included one female Hero. Unfortunately these two quest packs are not as common as Kellar's Keep and Return of the Witch Lord, and many players do not own them. Also neither Dwarf nor Wizard quest packs were never produced, so there are no Milton Bradley female Dwarf and Wizard figures.

I searched the web for some female figures and have listed them below. This list is by no means complete, but if you are in need of some female Heroes or enemies, consider it a starting point. Also the list does not contain every female figure that a company produces, only those that have pictures and can be used as a Hero. If you buy some female figures for use with your female players, a plus is that you then also have female villains. Instead of an evil Wizard, you can use a female figure and have an evil Sorceress, and so on.

Originally when Miniature Games came out, they were more in the lines of Dungeons and Dragons. Figures were produced of all types of monsters and Heroes. Figures that were found singularly, such as a dragon, were easy to come by. Later, when Games Workshop began producing Warhammer Fantasy Battles, using armies of figures against other armies, many Miniature Figure manufacturers went to this concept. As a result "loner" figures, whether Hero or monster, are harder to come by. One of the Miniature companies that did not turn to the "army" concept was RalPartha, so we will start our search there.

Ral Partha (http://ralpartha.com/cgi-bin/RalPartha/cat.html?7) is perhaps the largest figure manufacturer that still produces figures in the old D&D style. Until recently they were the manufacturers of D&D figures. Even though they have lost that license, they still offer a wide range of figures. Most of their figures are 25mm, a little smaller than the 28mm of HQ, but not too small to use. Here is a list of their female figures:

Barbarian/Warrior/Knights:

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01168.html?426 Durban the Dwarf, Calemon the Elf, & Chaarna the Swordmistress $5.50 Of these three figures, only Chaarna is female.

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01332.html?426 3 stage (shows the character progressing in power) Female Fighter $5.50

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01404.html?426 Leonara, Warrior-Champion of the Pure (on foot and mounted) $5.95

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01412.html?426 Valaz Ravenheart - Female Anti-Paladin (on foot and mounted) $6.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01416.html?426 Lady Paladin (on foot and mounted) $7.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01417.html?426 Nomad Warrior Woman (on foot and mounted) $6.75

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01703.html?426 Deelah (sort of a cave woman/female barbarian figure) with Sabertooth Tiger $5.00

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01705.html?426 Vrina (sort of a cave woman/female barbarian figure) with Liger (cross between Lion & Tiger) $5.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01706.html?426 Velana (another cave woman/female barbarian figure) with Cave Hyena $5.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01707.html?426 Talleah (another cave woman/female barbarian) w/Prehistoric Cheetah $5.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01709.html?426 Shona (can you take another cave woman/female barbarian) With Daphoenus $5.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01713.html?426 Kala (yet another cave woman/female barbarian) With Phorhusracos $5.75

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01714.html?426 Danae (the last cave woman/female barbarian) With Smilodon $7.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01710.html?426 Huntress and Dragon $6.50

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01711.html?426 Ivea, the Battle Queen, and War Wolf $4.00

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01712.html?426 Pack Mistress & Velociraptors $5.75

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02217.html?426 Amazon Horse Archers (2) $10.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02310.html?426 Female Fighter $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02337.html?426 Female Adventurer/Thief $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02600.html?426 Male & Female Fighters $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02608.html?426 Male & Female Paladin $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02611.html?426 Legendary Heroes (looks a lot like Xena & Hercules) $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02959.html?426 Female Adventurers (3) $5.50

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02969.html?426 Female Paladin (mounted & on foot) $5.95

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61051.html?426 Female Duelist $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61054.html?426 Zora, Gypsy Swordswoman (looks more like a barbarian to me) $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61068.html?426 Lysis, Queen of Evil (another barbarian) $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61077.html?426 Katora, Female Pitfighter $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61082.html?426 Dorna, Warrior Queen $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61086.html?426 Lanah the Lost, Barbarian Princess $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61088.html?426 Frea Koolblade, Shield Maiden $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61092.html?426 Amberlynn, Dragon Slayer $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61093.html?426 Ciera, Swordmistress $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61110.html?426 Lillith Lithefoot, Falconeer $2.50

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61111.html?426 Gloranthia - Amazon Guard $2.50

Dwarves:

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01183.html?426 Dwarf Shield Maidens (3) $5.75

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02603.html?426 Male & Female Dwarves $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61108.html?426 Drugga Sparpsteel, Female Dwarf Blademaster $2.50

Wizards:

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/01337.html?426 3 stage (shows the character progressing in power) Magic User $5.50

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02356.html?426 Female Magic User $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02602.html?426 Male & Female Wizards $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02607.html?426 Male & Female Druids $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02963.html?426 Female Magic Users (3) $5.50

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61047.html?426 Sorceress $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61074.html?426 Ellana Dragonmistress, Female Druid $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61094.html?426 Arianna Moonshadow, Enchantress $2.15

Elves:

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02005.html?426 Female High Elf Irregulars. These are army-type figures, and you get 6 in the pack. $7.95

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02010.html?426 Female High Elf Regulars. There are army-type figures, and you get 6 in the pack. $7.95

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02606.html?426 Male & Female Elves $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02609.html?426 Male & Female Half-Elf Rangers $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61083.html?426 Suron-gyl, Dark Elf Princess $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61090.html?426 Vivania, Elf Adventuress $2.15

Other Non-standard Hero types:

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02376.html?426 Female Cleric $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02601.html?426 Male & Female Thieves $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02604.html?426 Male & Female Rangers $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02605.html?426 Male & Female Clerics $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/02610.html?426 Male & Female Halfling Fighter/Thieves $4.25

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61030.html?426 Female Ranger $2.15

http://204.91.84.77/cgi-bin/RalPartha/61115.html?426 Mingnion, Masked Thief Of Hearts $2.25

As you can see from the list above, RalPartha's female figure list is quite extensive. There are several more than can be found on their webpage, these are just the ones that have pictures posted.

After RalPartha, the manufacturer that I found with the most female figures was Reaper Minis (http://www.reapermini.com). Here are some of their figures:

Barbarian/Warrior/Knights:

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2164.JPG Marda of the North $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2176.JPG Muriel the Just $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2177.JPG Talisha Highbringer $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2183.JPG Shanon Barbarian Queen $2.50

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2194.JPG Lorien Dawnlighter $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2200.JPG Justine the Holy $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2201.JPG Nadia of the Blade $2.00

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2232.JPG Karina $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2234.JPG Monique Denoir $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2304.jpg Vanessa of The Blade $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2235.jpg Vanessa, Mounted $6.95

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2293.JPG Mia of the Blade (for some reason she has a bow) $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2239.JPG Mia of the Blade w/Bow, Mounted $6.95 (why is she Mia of the Blade if she has a bow?)

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2267.JPG Bianna $2.25

Wizards:

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2115.jpg Mishka the Mystic $2.25

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2121.jpg Allanah Grayloft (druid) $2.25

Elves:

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2155.JPG Liara Silverrain $2.25

Non-standard Heroes:

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2100.jpg Trissa Cloverhill (halfling with a sling $2.00

http://www.reapermini.com/photos/dh/2123.jpg Christina the Devout (fighting cleric) $2.25

Some other figures you might want to check out are:

Barbarian/Warrior/Knights:

http://members.xoom.com/Fretzy/AAM.html Andy's affordable Mini's has 3 female fighters at 25 cents each. He has some scanned pictures that really don't do the miniatures justice.

Wizards:

http://www.games-workshop.com/shop/Warhammer/Bretonnians/8599paa.gif Games Workshop has Morgiana le Fay Enchantress, mounted, for $15.49

Black Tower Figures (http://home.att.net/~rccrt) has http://home.att.net/~rccrt/103.html a magic user for $1.00

Grim Reaper Miniatures (http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tpope/miniatures/grim-reaper/index.html) has http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tpope/miniatures/grim-reaper/images/1045.jpg a Witch for $1.75

Elves:

Games Workshop has a set of Elves, The Everqueen and Maiden Guard, for sale separately or as a set.

http://www.games-workshop.com/shop/games.pl

After following the above link, click on Warhammer, then on the High Elves to look up the Everqueen. Prices range from $3.25 - $9.45 separately, or $24.99 for the set.

GW also sells Witch Elves. From the Warhammer listing, go to the Dark Elves and then Witch Elves to view these miniatures. Prices are $3.25 each.

If you are playing with or are a female HQ player, I hope this will pique your interest in all the female figures that are out there.

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