I recently ordered some figures from Irregular Miniatures to fill a hole in my Belle Époque project … but managed to miss the announcement that Ian Kay is retiring after forty-five years supplying a huge range of figures in scales from 2mm to 54mm.
Ian Kay's announcement of his retirement.
I wish him a long and enjoyable retirement: he and his family certainly deserve it. They have been one of my ‘go to’ figure suppliers, and their Really Useful Gun range has been an outstanding resource for those of us who wargame with 15mm and 20mm figures and equipment. But where Irregular Miniatures really scored over the other figure suppliers was the rapid turnaround of orders. I once placed an order early on Monday morning … and the figures arrived on Tuesday! Now that is outstanding service!
I hope that someone will buy Irregular Miniatures as a going concern … and that the sale provides Ian with a sizeable nest egg for his retirement.
Best wishes, Ian. May you have a long, happy, and healthy retirement!
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Very sad to see Irregular go. Surely someone out there will buy up the 20mm moulds? I only discovered the company in the last few years. I really wish I had known about them a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteGary S,
DeleteIt is sad news ... but we can hope that they manage to sell their moulds etc., to another manufacturer. I understand that they've already done this with their 2mm and 6mm ranges, so there is a precedent.
All the best,
Bob
Good for Ian, a bit sad for customers.
ReplyDeleteI liked that Irregular would sell the exact quantity of figures wanted (however small that was)
Maudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteIan and his family set a standard that I wish other figure manufacturers would emulate. Selling individual figures and a very speedy turnaround on orders is something that really set Irregular Miniatures apart from the others.
All the best,
Bob
BOB,
ReplyDeleteI wish IAN every success in retirement - hope that someone takes over IRREGULAR Miniatures and keeps on producing those excellent figures and accessories. Regards. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteI totally agree with your comment ... and hope that the ranges they currently produce continue in production somehow.
All the best,
Bob
Bob,
ReplyDeleteAnd of course there were his various rulesets. Back in the day they sold a large number of DBA variants, and also there are their little boxed rulesets. Another reason to greatly miss them!
Steve
Steve,
DeleteI'd forgotten their packaged DBA armies and boxed rules! I've bought some of their pre-packaged armies and always felt that they were excellent value.
All the best,
Bob