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Here's a few re-basing tips that I previously wrote up for someone:

Clix bases are about 1.5" round: about the size of poker chips. Although they are smaller than current DDM large bases, they are actually about the same size as the original DDM large bases (back in the Harbinger days). Re-basing would still be preferred for mediums (although you could still get away without doing so), or if you just want normal looking bases (i.e. clicky-bases look kinda odd). To de-base clicky minis:
- The plastic is harder than DDM’s and they are glued to the base.
- Use an exacto-knife (from the dollar store)
- Brace the miniature on a cutting board and place the knife where the mini is glued to the base
- Press down with the knife until the mini snaps off (may have to be done for each foot)
- Note: some (sturdy-bottomed) clixy-minis can even be snapped off just by hand (grab their bottom in one hand and the clixy-base in the other, then yank apart)

Dreamblade bases are 2"x2" square; perfect for large minis (but medium ones need to be re-based). To de-base Dreamblade minis:
- The plastic is soft (like DDM’s) and they are molded to their base
- Brace the mini against a cutting board and (using a dollar store exacto) slowly cut in about 1/6 of an inch, cutting down through the bottom of the mini
- Repeat these small, straight cuts until the mini is detached from the base

To de-base Heroscape minis:
- Use a dollar store exacto-knife. No special technique.

To de-base Navia Dratp minis:
- Use a power saw

For new bases: best to use black bases designed for miniatures, but wooden disks work too. For budget modifications: Poker chips can suffice for large bases, and pennies can work for small and medium. I personally prefer using a hot-glue gun to attach miniatures to new bases. Some links:
- Litko bases
- Games Workshop (often available at your local gaming store)
- Wargames foundry
- Wooden Circles (available in most craft stores)

Nov 7, 2010 -- 1:36AM, Palmerkun wrote:

For anyone looking to get Star Wars minis cheap...
Troll and Toad sells RANDOM minis for 35 cents a pop.
www.trollandtoad.com/p140337.html

Also, here's are coupon code for free shipping from Troll & Toad (today only... i.e. expires: Nov-7): FSWKD (fwiw: it's a good deal... I've never seen them do that before, sorry if you missed it)

And here's a coupon code from miniaturemarket.com for $10 off and free shipping on Star Wars orders of $75 or more (i.e. any Star Wars stuff.. maps, books, etc. expires 11-18):
SWMD11

Oct 31, 2010 -- 9:43AM, mvincent wrote:

Oct 30, 2010 -- 8:01PM, ScottyMet wrote:

Those look pretty cool. Do they scale well with the various D&D, SW, HC minis?

I've previously seen the Battlefield Evolution minis in my FLGS... the scale looked the same and the trucks seemed perfect, but the 1/65 vehicle scale might be a tad small for PC use. I'll give an update when my order arrives.

My order arrived. The scale is a tad smaller than D&D minis, but should still work (you won't be fitting any minis in it though). On the plus side: each of the trucks are exactly 1"x3".... perfect for grid use.

Next up: I'll let you know how the Haloclix Warthog vehicle fairs (once I recieve it)