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Rune Quest Boxed Sets 1-7 were first advertised in WD#30 (April 1982). Sculpted by the Perrys.   
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Rune Quest Boxed Sets 1-7 were first advertised in WD#30 (April 1982) and were sculpted by the Perrys.   
 
A full listing of the figures was shown in WD#31.       
 
A full listing of the figures was shown in WD#31.       
 
Although still advertised as Runequest sets in the First Citadel Compendium, some of the models were also shown as sketches as part of the newly established “C Series” ranges:  C04 Thieves, C13 Night Goblins, C22 Creatures, C23 Ogres, C24 Monsters, and C30 Large Monsters.
 
Although still advertised as Runequest sets in the First Citadel Compendium, some of the models were also shown as sketches as part of the newly established “C Series” ranges:  C04 Thieves, C13 Night Goblins, C22 Creatures, C23 Ogres, C24 Monsters, and C30 Large Monsters.
  
Information was found on the [http://www.glorantha.info/citadel/citadel.html Empire of the Wyrms Friends] website.
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Information on the Broo Blister Packs was found on the [http://www.glorantha.info/citadel/citadel.html Empire of the Wyrms Friends] website.
  
==Runequest Box 1:  Humanoid Adventurers==
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== Runequest Box 1:  Humanoid Adventurers ==
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ1-1.jpg|1)  Daka Fal Adventurer
 
file: RQ1-1.jpg|1)  Daka Fal Adventurer
 
file: RQ1-2.jpg|2)  Storm Bull Adventurer
 
file: RQ1-2.jpg|2)  Storm Bull Adventurer
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file: RQ1-10.jpg|10)  Chalana Arroy Adventuress
 
file: RQ1-10.jpg|10)  Chalana Arroy Adventuress
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
==Runequest Box 2:  Adventurers==
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<gallery>
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== Runequest Box 2:  Adventurers ==
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ2-1.jpg|1)  Lhankhor Mhy Adventurer
 
file: RQ2-1.jpg|1)  Lhankhor Mhy Adventurer
 
file: RQ2-2.jpg|2)  Orlanth Adventurer
 
file: RQ2-2.jpg|2)  Orlanth Adventurer
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file: RQ2-10.jpg|10)  Non-Cultist Adventurer
 
file: RQ2-10.jpg|10)  Non-Cultist Adventurer
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
==Runequest Box 3:  Trolls==
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<gallery>
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== Runequest Box 3:  Trolls ==
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ3-1.jpg|1)  Trollkin with Spear
 
file: RQ3-1.jpg|1)  Trollkin with Spear
 
file: RQ3-2.jpg|2)  Trollkin with Light Mace
 
file: RQ3-2.jpg|2)  Trollkin with Light Mace
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== Runequest Box 4:  Beast Men==
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== Runequest Box 4:  Beast Men ==
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ4-1.jpg|1)  Broo with Club
 
file: RQ4-1.jpg|1)  Broo with Club
 
file: RQ4-2.jpg|2)  Broo with Spear
 
file: RQ4-2.jpg|2)  Broo with Spear
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file: RQ4-10.jpg|10)  Scorpion Man with Club
 
file: RQ4-10.jpg|10)  Scorpion Man with Club
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
==Runequest Box 5:  Dragonewts==
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<gallery>
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== Runequest Box 5:  Dragonewts ==
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There were two Demi-Birds in the box
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ5-1.jpg|1)  Newtling with Spear
 
file: RQ5-1.jpg|1)  Newtling with Spear
 
file: RQ5-2.jpg|2)  Newtling with Sling
 
file: RQ5-2.jpg|2)  Newtling with Sling
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file: RQ5-7.jpg|7)  Crested Dragonewt riding Demi-bird
 
file: RQ5-7.jpg|7)  Crested Dragonewt riding Demi-bird
 
file: RQ5-8.jpg|8)  Beaked Dragonewt riding Demi-bird
 
file: RQ5-8.jpg|8)  Beaked Dragonewt riding Demi-bird
file: RQ5-9.jpg|Demi-Bird
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file: RQ5-9.jpg|9) Demi-Bird
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
==Runequest Box 6:  Humanoids & Aldryami==
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<gallery>
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== Runequest Box 6:  Humanoids & Aldryami ==
file: C01w-29.jpg|1)  Lunar Peltast with Short Sword
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<gallery perrow=5>
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file: RQ6-1.jpg|1)  Lunar Peltast with Short Sword
 
file: RQ6-2.jpg|2)  Hoplite with Spear
 
file: RQ6-2.jpg|2)  Hoplite with Spear
 
file: RQ6-3.jpg|3)  Ogre with Flail
 
file: RQ6-3.jpg|3)  Ogre with Flail
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file: RQ6-10.jpg|10)  Runner with Bow
 
file: RQ6-10.jpg|10)  Runner with Bow
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
==Runequest Box 7:  Flying Creatures==
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<gallery>
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== Runequest Box 7:  Flying Creatures ==
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ7-1.jpg|1)  Gargoyle
 
file: RQ7-1.jpg|1)  Gargoyle
 
file: RQ7-2.jpg|2)  Griffin
 
file: RQ7-2.jpg|2)  Griffin
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==Runequest Box 8:  Undead and Lycanthropes==
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== Runequest Box 8:  Undead and Lycanthrope s==
 
Listed as “coming soon” in the Citadel Catalogue 1982 (yellow cover).  No models were released under this code.
 
Listed as “coming soon” in the Citadel Catalogue 1982 (yellow cover).  No models were released under this code.
  
==Runequest Box 9:  Non-Intelligents==
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== Runequest Box 9:  Non-Intelligents ==
 
Listed as “coming soon” in the Citadel Catalogue 1982 (yellow cover).  No models were released under this code.
 
Listed as “coming soon” in the Citadel Catalogue 1982 (yellow cover).  No models were released under this code.
  
==Runequest Box 4b:  The Vile Broo==
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== Runequest Box 4b:  The Vile Broo ==
 
Advertised first in WD#39 (March 1983)
 
Advertised first in WD#39 (March 1983)
  
 
Supplied with separate heads and weapons.
 
Supplied with separate heads and weapons.
  
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ4b-1.jpg|<center>Broo Swinging Weapon
 
file: RQ4b-1.jpg|<center>Broo Swinging Weapon
 
file: RQ4b-2.jpg|<center>Scaly Skinned Broo
 
file: RQ4b-2.jpg|<center>Scaly Skinned Broo
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file: RQ4b-9.jpg|<center>Burly Broo with Polearm
 
file: RQ4b-9.jpg|<center>Burly Broo with Polearm
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ4b-head 1.jpg|<center>1
 
file: RQ4b-head 1.jpg|<center>1
 
file: RQ4b-head 2.jpg|<center>2
 
file: RQ4b-head 2.jpg|<center>2
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file: RQ4b-head 11.jpg|<center>11
 
file: RQ4b-head 11.jpg|<center>11
 
file: RQ4b-head 12.jpg|<center>12
 
file: RQ4b-head 12.jpg|<center>12
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file: RQ4b-head 13.jpg|<center>13
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file: RQ4b-head 14.jpg|<center>14
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file: RQ4b-head 15.jpg|<center>15
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ4b-weapon 1.jpg|<center>1
 
file: RQ4b-weapon 1.jpg|<center>1
 
file: RQ4b-weapon 2.jpg|<center>2
 
file: RQ4b-weapon 2.jpg|<center>2
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file: RQ4b-weapon 5.jpg|<center>5
 
file: RQ4b-weapon 5.jpg|<center>5
 
file: RQ4b-weapon 6.jpg|<center>6
 
file: RQ4b-weapon 6.jpg|<center>6
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file: RQ4b-weapon 7.jpg|<center>7
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file: RQ4b-weapon 8.jpg|<center>8
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file: RQ4b-weapon 9.jpg|<center>9
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file: RQ4b-weapon 10.jpg|<center>10
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file: RQ4b-weapon 11.jpg|<center>11
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== Runequest Box 3b:  Attack of the Broo==
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== Runequest Box 3b:  Attack of the Broo ==
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Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983).
 
Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983).
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ3b-1.jpg|1)  Broo battling with Mace
 
file: RQ3b-1.jpg|1)  Broo battling with Mace
 
file: RQ3b-2.jpg|2)  Knight parrying Blow
 
file: RQ3b-2.jpg|2)  Knight parrying Blow
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== Runequest Box 4c:  The Broo==
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== Runequest Box 4c:  The Broo ==
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Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983).
 
Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983).
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file: RQ4c-1.jpg|1)  Broo Runepriest
 
file: RQ4c-1.jpg|1)  Broo Runepriest
 
file: RQ4c-2.jpg|2)  Broo with sword and shield
 
file: RQ4c-2.jpg|2)  Broo with sword and shield
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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== Runequest Box 7b: Demons ==
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Advertised first in the [http://www.solegends.com/citfly/citfly84/index.htm#8401 Citadel Flier from January 1984], these were based on an article in White Dwarf 48.
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<gallery perrow=5>
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file: RQ7b-1.jpg| 1)  B'Krath
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file: RQ7b-2.jpg| 2)  Porphyr
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file: RQ7b-3.jpg| 3)  Stalker
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file: RQ7b-4.jpg| 4)  Pazazu
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file: RQ7b-5.jpg| 5)  Amorph
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file: RQ7b-6.jpg| 6)  Rult
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file: RQ7b-7.jpg| 7)  Gremlin 1
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file: RQ7b-8.jpg| 8)  Gremlin 2
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file: RQ7b-9.jpg| 9)  Sraim
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file: RQ7b-10.jpg| 10)  Storm Demon
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</gallery>
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Not in the box, but shown as a Runequest Demon on the flyer. Later released as part of the C24 Monsters range.
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<gallery>
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file: RQ7c-1.jpg| 1)  Nightmare
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</gallery>
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== Runequest Blister Packs:  Broo ==
  
==Runequest Blister Packs:  Broo==
 
 
The only Runequest models sold in blisters.     
 
The only Runequest models sold in blisters.     
 
    
 
    
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow=5>
 
file:RQ Blister BR01.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR01.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR02.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR02.jpg
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file:RQ Blister BR06.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR06.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR07.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR07.jpg
file:RQ Blister BR08.jpg|<center>Broo with Club from Box 4, Beastmen
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file:RQ4-1.jpg|<center>Broo with Club from Box 4, Beastmen
 
file:RQ Blister BR09.jpg|<center>Originally released as Chaos Broo - Two-head
 
file:RQ Blister BR09.jpg|<center>Originally released as Chaos Broo - Two-head
 
file:RQ Blister BR10.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR10.jpg
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file:RQ Blister BR16.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR16.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR17.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR17.jpg
file:RQ Blister BR18.jpg|<center>Broo with Spear from Box 4, Beastmen
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file:RQ4-2.jpg|<center>Broo with Spear from Box 4, Beastmen
 
file:RQ Blister BR19.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR19.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR20.jpg|<center>Originally released as Chaos Broo - Rune Priest
 
file:RQ Blister BR20.jpg|<center>Originally released as Chaos Broo - Rune Priest
file:RQ Blister BR21.jpg
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file:RQ Broo Assassin.jpg|<center>aka Broo Assassin
 
file:RQ Blister BR22.jpg|<center>Originally released as Chaos Broo
 
file:RQ Blister BR22.jpg|<center>Originally released as Chaos Broo
 
file:RQ Blister BR23.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR23.jpg
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file:RQ Blister BR37.jpg
 
file:RQ Blister BR37.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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== Limited Editions ==
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The Runequest Duck was given away with the Runequest boxes. A painted example can be seen on [http://www.solegends.com/citle/citle1980/storemo/moRunequestDuck.htm Stuff of Legends]
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<gallery>
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file:RQ Duck in bag.jpg
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file:RG Duck.jpg
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</gallery>
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The Broo Assassin, which is remarkably similar to the Rabbit Assassin given away at the opening of the Manchester store, may have been given away with mail orders for the Runequest boxes. Painted examples can be seen at [http://www.solegends.com/citle/citle1980/storemo/manchesterrabbit.htm Stuff of Legends]
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<gallery>
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file:RQ Broo Assassin.jpg
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file:Manchester Rabbit.jpg
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</gallery>
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In White Dwarf 86, issued in February 1983, a special figure was advertised. No examples of the actual figure as depicted in the ad have been sighted. It has been suggested the free figure referred to may be the Broo Assassin above.
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
file:BR38.jpg|"Special" Broo - does he exist?
 
file:BR38.jpg|"Special" Broo - does he exist?
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== Runequest Box 7b: Demons==
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== Fiend Factory ==
Advertised first in the Citadel Flier from January 1984
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A Broo like figure was released as FF68 Goat Headed Ogre.
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
file: RQ7b-1.jpg| 1)  B'Krath
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file:FF68.jpg|<center>FF68 Goat-headed Ogre
file: RQ7b-2.jpg| 2)  Porphyr
 
file: RQ7b-3.jpg| 3)  Stalker
 
file: RQ7b-4.jpg| 4)  Pazazu
 
file: RQ7b-5.jpg| 5)  Amorph
 
file: RQ7b-6.jpg| 6)  Rult
 
file: RQ7b-7.jpg| 7)  Gremlin 1
 
file: RQ7b-8.jpg| 8)  Gremlin 2
 
file: RQ7b-9.jpg| 9)  Sraim
 
file: RQ7b-10.jpg| 10)  Storm Demon
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
  
  
 
[[Category:Runequest]]
 
[[Category:Runequest]]
 
[[Category:Collectors Guide]]
 
[[Category:Collectors Guide]]

Latest revision as of 01:30, 10 January 2017

Rune Quest Boxed Sets 1-7 were first advertised in WD#30 (April 1982) and were sculpted by the Perrys. A full listing of the figures was shown in WD#31. Although still advertised as Runequest sets in the First Citadel Compendium, some of the models were also shown as sketches as part of the newly established “C Series” ranges: C04 Thieves, C13 Night Goblins, C22 Creatures, C23 Ogres, C24 Monsters, and C30 Large Monsters.

Information on the Broo Blister Packs was found on the Empire of the Wyrms Friends website.

Runequest Box 1: Humanoid Adventurers

Runequest Box 2: Adventurers

Runequest Box 3: Trolls

Runequest Box 4: Beast Men

Runequest Box 5: Dragonewts

There were two Demi-Birds in the box

Runequest Box 6: Humanoids & Aldryami

Runequest Box 7: Flying Creatures


Runequest Box 8: Undead and Lycanthrope s

Listed as “coming soon” in the Citadel Catalogue 1982 (yellow cover). No models were released under this code.

Runequest Box 9: Non-Intelligents

Listed as “coming soon” in the Citadel Catalogue 1982 (yellow cover). No models were released under this code.

Runequest Box 4b: The Vile Broo

Advertised first in WD#39 (March 1983)

Supplied with separate heads and weapons.

Runequest Box 3b: Attack of the Broo

Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983).

Runequest Box 4c: The Broo

Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983).

Runequest Box 7b: Demons

Advertised first in the Citadel Flier from January 1984, these were based on an article in White Dwarf 48.

Not in the box, but shown as a Runequest Demon on the flyer. Later released as part of the C24 Monsters range.

Runequest Blister Packs: Broo

The only Runequest models sold in blisters.

First advertised in WD#46 (October 1983)as Chaos Broo. The full range appeared in Compendium One. Only a few of range had appeared in the box sets - most were different figures.


Limited Editions

The Runequest Duck was given away with the Runequest boxes. A painted example can be seen on Stuff of Legends

The Broo Assassin, which is remarkably similar to the Rabbit Assassin given away at the opening of the Manchester store, may have been given away with mail orders for the Runequest boxes. Painted examples can be seen at Stuff of Legends

In White Dwarf 86, issued in February 1983, a special figure was advertised. No examples of the actual figure as depicted in the ad have been sighted. It has been suggested the free figure referred to may be the Broo Assassin above.

Fiend Factory

A Broo like figure was released as FF68 Goat Headed Ogre.