Martian Metals

Martial Metals was a company that produced miniature figures in the 1970s and 1980s for tabletop games such as "Ogre"/"G.E.V.", "Traveller", and "RuneQuest".
Works.
OGRE/G.E.V..
"OGRE/G.E.V." is a miniatures line for tabletop games published by Martian Metals. "OGRE/G.E.V." is a line of miniatures that consisted of miniatures for "Ogre" and "G.E.V." Nevin J. Templin reviewed "OGRE/G.E.V." in "The Space Gamer" No. 29. Templin commented that "My sample [of "Ogre"] needed a minute with a file prior to assembly. The G.E.V. is sharp and crisp, and requires a bit of assembly. The Heavy Tank is an impressive vehicle, nicely cast. The only other vehicle available is the Missile Tank, another sharply detailed casting." The "OGRE" series won the H.G. Wells award for Best Vehicular Model Series of 1979.
RuneQuest.
Runequest is a line of miniatures published by Martian Metals for "RuneQuest" in 1982. "Runequest" was a line of 25mm scale miniatures, bubble-packed sets of denizens of Glorantha. John Rankin reviewed "Runequest" in "The Space Gamer" No. 57. Rankin commented that "Overall, the "Runequest" line is a very imaginative and well done offering. Considering how long "Runequest" players have waited for these figures, the line should enjoy considerable success."
Aslan.
"Aslan" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller". "Aslan" were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures for "Traveller".</ref> William A. Barton reviewed "Aslan" in "The Space Gamer" No. 46. Barton commented that "The figures are nicely detailed, as usual with MM figures, and relatively free of flaws or flash."
Beast of Burden.
"Beast of Burden" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller". "Beast of Burden" is a 15mm "Traveller" figure consisting of one quadruped beast and rider.</ref> William A. Barton reviewed "Beast of Burden" in "The Space Gamer" No. 47. Barton commented that "Overall, "Beast of Burden" will probably prove of more use in your "Traveller" miniature animal encounters than those figures in the earlier "Aliens" pack. I'd recommend adding at least one or two to your collection."
Citizens.
"Citizens" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller". "Citizens" were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures. William A. Barton reviewed "Citizens" in "The Space Gamer" No. 40. Barton commented that "If you're a completest, you may even wish to pick up a set (no more than one) each of "Citizens" and "Patrons"."
Droyne.
"Droyne" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller". "Droyne" were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures for "Traveller". William A. Barton reviewed "Droyne" in "The Space Gamer" No. 46. Barton commented that "The figures are nicely detailed, as usual with MM figures, and relatively free of flaws or flash."
Imperial Striker Force.
"Imperial Striker Force" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller" in 1982. "Imperial Striker Force" were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures for "Traveller". The Imperial Striker Force features figures in various poses with a variety of small arms, plus a miniature of the map box featured on the cover of the "Striker" miniature rules. William A. Barton reviewed "Imperial Striker Force" in "The Space Gamer" No. 56. Barton commented that "Overall, the 15mm miniature enthusiast will probably find [this set] of use, as will "Traveller" players and refs who use the miniatures in their role-playing campaigns."
K'kree.
"K'kree" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller". "K'kree" were released as a pack of three 15mm miniatures for "Traveller". William A. Barton reviewed "K'kree" in "The Space Gamer" No. 46. Barton commented that "The figures are nicely detailed, as usual with MM figures, and relatively free of flaws or flash."
K'kree Military in Cloth Armor.
"K'kree Military in Cloth Armor" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller" in 1982. "K'kree Military in Cloth Armor" were released as a pack of three 15mm miniatures for "Traveller". The set features K'kree warriors wearing cloth armor and carrying centaur-sized weapons. William A. Barton reviewed "K'kree Military in Cloth Armor" in "The Space Gamer" No. 57. Barton commented that "For those who have an interest in them, these K'kree figures will be well received."
Mercenaries.
"Mercenaries" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller". "Mercenaries" were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures. William A. Barton reviewed "Mercenaries" in "The Space Gamer" No. 40. Barton commented that "If you're into 15mm miniature use in your "Traveller" scenarios, you'll probably want to pick up a set or two of "Mercenaries"."
Miniatures for Traveller.
"Miniatures for Traveller" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller" first in 1980. "Miniatures for Traveller" were a line of 15mm miniatures, most of which contained twelve figures per set. Forrest Johnson reviewed "Miniatures for Traveller" in "The Space Gamer" No. 32. Johnson commented that "All in all, a B plus effort. Recommended to "Traveller" fans and SF miniatures gamers in general."
Patrons.
"Patrons" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller". "Patrons" were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures. William A. Barton reviewed "Patrons" in "The Space Gamer" No. 40. Barton commented that "If you're a completest, you may even wish to pick up a set (no more than one) each of "Citizens" and "Patrons"."
Sword Worlds Military.
"Sword Worlds Military" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller" in 1982. "Sword Worlds Military" were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures for "Traveller". The Sworld Worlders are lower tech level troops with smaller weapons, and are clad in uniforms with beret-type caps. William A. Barton reviewed "Sword Worlds Military" in "The Space Gamer" No. 56. Barton commented that "Overall, the 15mm miniature enthusiast will probably find [this set] of use, as will "Traveller" players and refs who use the miniatures in their role-playing campaigns."
Zhodani.
"Zhodani" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller". "Zhodani" were released as a pack of 15mm miniatures for "Traveller." William A. Barton reviewed "Zhodani" in "The Space Gamer" No. 43. Barton commented that "If you're collecting the MM "Traveller" miniatures, add a set of "Zhodani" to your collection [...] But I certainly could have hoped for more than this. And I certainly will "expect" more from future sets, hopefully with Aslan and other "Traveller" aliens. You should, too."
Zhodani Military.
"Zhodani Military" was published by Martian Metals for "Traveller" in 1982. "Zhodani Military" were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures for "Traveller". The Zhodani pack features figures clad in the distinctive Zhodani battledress. William A. Barton reviewed "Zhodani Military" in "The Space Gamer" No. 56. Barton commented that "Overall, the 15mm miniature enthusiast will probably find [this set] of use, as will "Traveller" players and refs who use the miniatures in their role-playing campaigns."
History.
The company was founded in 1976 by Forest Brown to provide metal miniatures to the burgeoning fantasy role-playing game industry. Miniatures produced by the company had a distinctive six-sided base designed to fit the standard hex grid map used in many miniatures games. Martian Metals rapidly became one of the premier miniatures companies in the RPG industry, winning several awards. 
Martian Metals went out of business in the mid-1980s. Brown would later start up another miniatures company, Deimos Design Studio, that was active until his death in 2010.
Reception.
Martian Metals received many positive reviews in industry publications. Various reviews in the pages of "Dragon" use phrases like "quite distinctive", "a good range of armored and unarmored figures [...] Technical rating of 9/10", ""Fantasy 15s" series is excellent", and "incomparable 15mm Fantasy Line".