Metal Minis based on the Holmes Basic Set Cover are Forthcoming

"Computer-generated" mockup from the Sirius Miniatures website.

Enworld reports that a set of metal miniatures based on David Sutherland's cover for the Holmes Basic Set cover is coming soon from Sirius Miniatures, a company that I am not otherwise familiar with.  

Rogahn and Zelligar, perhaps?

The Sirius pre-order webpage can be found here, with the set titled "1977 D&D Holmes Boxed". Glad to see the correct year. Ignore the "Sold Out" button; I read on EnWorld that is what their page says until pre-orders open up. The retail price is $49.99 for the set of three miniatures, and the set will also be available in stores. The Sirius product description:

"Step back into the golden age of tabletop roleplaying with the Sirius Metal Miniatures: 1977 D&D Holmes Boxed Set—the first release in the Sirius Miniatures line. Inspired by the iconic artwork of David C. Sutherland III, this collector’s edition miniature set faithfully recreates one of Dungeons & Dragons’ most legendary battles in a durable Zinc alloy.

This boxed set includes three finely crafted miniatures:

●        Red Dragon (Huge, 75mm base) 

●        Wizard 

●        Fighter 

Designed for collectors, dungeon masters, and tabletop RPG players, this set comes in premium collector’s packaging, making it a striking display piece as well as a playable set of miniatures.

Whether you’re reliving the nostalgia of early D&D or adding a unique collectible to your miniature collection, the 1977 D&D Holmes Boxed Set is a must-have for fans of fantasy miniatures, D&D history, and tabletop gaming."

Last year saw Wizkids release plastic miniatures of the same figures. While the dragon was sold separately, and retailed for about $30, the wizard and warrior were only available as rare figures in blind boxes, and loose ones now run upwards of $50 each on Ebay, so I'm happy to see this set avoid the blind box nonsense. Perhaps it's time I finally learn to paint minis.

"RRRROOOOAAAARRRR!!!!"