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− | Rune Quest Boxed Sets 1-7 were first advertised in WD#30 (April 1982) | + | 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. | + | 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== | + | == Runequest Box 1: Humanoid Adventurers == |
− | <gallery> | + | <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== | + | |
− | <gallery> | + | == Runequest Box 2: Adventurers == |
+ | <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== | + | |
− | <gallery> | + | == Runequest Box 3: Trolls == |
+ | <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== | + | == Runequest Box 4: Beast Men == |
− | <gallery> | + | <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== | + | |
− | <gallery> | + | == Runequest Box 5: Dragonewts == |
+ | |||
+ | There were two Demi-Birds in the box | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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 | + | file: RQ5-9.jpg|9) Demi-Bird |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Runequest Box 6: Humanoids & Aldryami== | + | |
− | <gallery> | + | == Runequest Box 6: Humanoids & Aldryami == |
− | file: | + | <gallery perrow=5> |
+ | 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== | + | |
− | <gallery> | + | == Runequest Box 7: Flying Creatures == |
+ | <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 | + | == 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== | + | == 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== | + | == 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> | + | <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> | + | <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 | ||
+ | file: RQ4b-head 13.jpg|<center>13 | ||
+ | file: RQ4b-head 14.jpg|<center>14 | ||
+ | file: RQ4b-head 15.jpg|<center>15 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | <gallery> | + | <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 | ||
+ | file: RQ4b-weapon 7.jpg|<center>7 | ||
+ | file: RQ4b-weapon 8.jpg|<center>8 | ||
+ | file: RQ4b-weapon 9.jpg|<center>9 | ||
+ | file: RQ4b-weapon 10.jpg|<center>10 | ||
+ | file: RQ4b-weapon 11.jpg|<center>11 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | == Runequest Box 3b: Attack of the Broo== | + | == Runequest Box 3b: Attack of the Broo == |
+ | |||
Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983). | Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983). | ||
− | <gallery> | + | |
+ | <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== | + | == Runequest Box 4c: The Broo == |
+ | |||
Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983). | Advertised first in WD#43 (July 1983). | ||
− | <gallery> | + | |
+ | <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> | ||
+ | == Runequest Box 7b: Demons == | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery perrow=5> | ||
+ | file: RQ7b-1.jpg| 1) B'Krath | ||
+ | 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> | ||
+ | Not in the box, but shown as a Runequest Demon on the flyer. Later released as part of the C24 Monsters range. | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | file: RQ7c-1.jpg| 1) Nightmare | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Runequest Blister Packs: Broo == | ||
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The only Runequest models sold in blisters. | The only Runequest models sold in blisters. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | <gallery> | + | <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: | + | 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: | + | 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 | + | 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> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Limited Editions == | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | file:RQ Duck in bag.jpg | ||
+ | file:RG Duck.jpg | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | file:RQ Broo Assassin.jpg | ||
+ | file:Manchester Rabbit.jpg | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
file:BR38.jpg|"Special" Broo - does he exist? | file:BR38.jpg|"Special" Broo - does he exist? | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | == | + | == Fiend Factory == |
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+ | A Broo like figure was released as FF68 Goat Headed Ogre. | ||
+ | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | file: | + | file:FF68.jpg|<center>FF68 Goat-headed Ogre |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[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.
Contents
- 1 Runequest Box 1: Humanoid Adventurers
- 2 Runequest Box 2: Adventurers
- 3 Runequest Box 3: Trolls
- 4 Runequest Box 4: Beast Men
- 5 Runequest Box 5: Dragonewts
- 6 Runequest Box 6: Humanoids & Aldryami
- 7 Runequest Box 7: Flying Creatures
- 8 Runequest Box 8: Undead and Lycanthrope s
- 9 Runequest Box 9: Non-Intelligents
- 10 Runequest Box 4b: The Vile Broo
- 11 Runequest Box 3b: Attack of the Broo
- 12 Runequest Box 4c: The Broo
- 13 Runequest Box 7b: Demons
- 14 Runequest Blister Packs: Broo
- 15 Limited Editions
- 16 Fiend Factory
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.