Check out some male and female Imperial Guard regiment models that make great alternatives to Games Workshop miniatures.
Victoria Miniatures has been making great alternative models for a while now. This time Rob is digging into the infantry models, as he unboxes and builds Arcadian Guard (not Cadians), Border World Rangers (not Tanith First & Only), and the Penal Guard!
Be sure to check out the last review we did on some of her other Imperial Guard miniatures (like the not Vahallans) too!
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First up the Arcadian Guard 10 Woman Squad. He lays out all the bits to show us how each of these squads will come. Each set comes with two of each variant pose, so 5 different variants in the 10 unit squads. Most of the Victoria’s minis also follow a weapon slot system where the weapon just slots into the hands relatively easily. This was how GW used to do it back in the day too!
With the model assembled, we can see the details in focus. Lines along the edge of the uniform and on the arms really stand out! We also see the weapon slot system here. You can just glue the weapon into her hands for a pretty solid fit that’s easy to do.
Next up is the Border World Rangers. Once again following the weapon slot system for the hands, this guy is super detailed. One thing that stands out in this guy versus the other models today, besides design, is his face! These guys’ faces and hair sculpts look better than most minis.
Next up is the Penal Guard with close combat weapons. The uniform and chains look great. You could tell what this guy is from a mile away. If you get creative you might even be able to use him as an interesting zombie model. Plus BOMB COLLAR!
The final unit we will take a look at is a variant of the Penal Guard except now they have rifles. You can see a slight warp on the barrel of the rifle, but considering these come from Australia and that is the only issue I’d say that’s a pretty good testament to the quality here. Just dunk in some warm water or straighten it out with a little heat and you’re good to go.
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That does it for this one! If you want some for your self, check out Victoria miniatures for more models. Be sure to watch the video below for Rob’s full breakdown! Patreon supporters of Spikey Bits get models like this each month shipped to them.
About the Author: Andrew Schrank
Andrew Schrank
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About Andrew Schrank: Over the past 15 years, Andrew has played all the games, including tabletop and video games, and immersed himself in the associated lore. Andrew joined the Spikey Bits team in 2018 and covers the Warhammer hobby and tournament scene, along with the latest in tabletop miniatures, each week.
Aspiring diplomat, Lord of Fluff, and Master of Ice Hammer, He loves Star Wars, Chaos Undivided, and Gundam. During his free time, he hunts Platinum trophies on PS5 and reads international news. On weekends, Andrew plays commander and cEDH games, often with unique strategies that push the limits.
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