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[[Iron Wind Metals#Ral Partha|Ral Partha]] produced licensed [[Miniatures|miniatures]] for [[BattleTech|BattleTech]].  Ral Partha was the initial creator and producer of metal miniatures for BattleTech, starting in 1985, at which time when BattleTech was called ''Battledroids''.  In 2001 Ral Partha was spun off and renamed Iron Wind Metals.  Iron Wind Metals continued to produce metal miniatures for BattleTech under this new name.  While some plastic [[Miniatures - FASA|miniatures]] were made available through [[FASA]], Ral Partha metal miniatures comprised the vast majority of miniatures available in the period from 1985 to 2001.
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[[Iron Wind Metals#Ral Partha|Ral Partha]] produced licensed [[Miniatures|miniatures]] for [[BattleTech|BattleTech]].  Ral Partha was the initial creator and producer of metal miniatures for BattleTech, starting in 1985, at which time when BattleTech was called Battledroids.  In 2001 Ral Partha would be spun off and renamed Iron Wind Metals.  Iron Wind Metals would continue to produce metal miniatures for BattleTech, but under this new name.  While some plastic [[Miniatures - FASA|miniatures]] were made available through [[FASA]], Ral Partha metal miniatures comprised the vast majority of the breadth of miniatures available in the period from 1985 to 2001.
  
 
=History and Background=
 
=History and Background=
  
 
==Battledroids (1985)==
 
==Battledroids (1985)==
''[[Battledroids]]'' was published by FASA in 1984.  In its 1985 catalog, Ral Partha introduced a line of eight figures for ''Battledroids''.  These models did not correspond to the ten 'Mechs (''Stinger'', ''Griffin'', ''Archer'', ''Shadow Hawk'', ''Warhammer'', ''Phoenix Hawk'', ''Wasp'', ''Crusader'', ''Marauder'', and ''Rifleman'') described in the ''Battledroids'' rulebook.  None of these correspond to the 'Mechs in ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' that appeared in 1987.  So these were independent creations not based on any canonical 'Mechs/variants.  Many of their names, but not their likeness or model codes, would be used by 'Mechs in later technical readouts.  These original eight figures would continue to be marketed for a few years, but were gradually discontinued and by 1989 were fully absent from Ral Partha's catalog.
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[[Battledroids]] was publishedby FASA in 1984.  In its 1985 catalog, Ral Partha introduced a line of eight figures for [[Battledroids]].  These models did not correspond to the ten mechs (Stinger, Griffin, Archer, Shadow Hawk, Warhammer, Phoenix Hawk, Wasp, Crusader, Marauder, and Rifleman) described in the Battledroids rulebook.  None of these formally correspond to the mechs in [[Technical Readout: 3025]] that appeared in 1987.  So these were independent creations not based on any canonical mechs/variants.  Many of their names, but not their likeness or model codes, would be used by mechs in later technical readouts.  These original eight figures would continue to be marketed for a few years, but were gradually discontinued and by 1989 were fully absent from Ral Partha's catalog.
  
[[File:Ral Partha - Battledroids Initial Eight 1985.png| Ral Partha's first eight figures for ''Battledroids''|thumb|right|250px]]
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[[File:Ral Partha - Battledroids Initial Eight 1985.png| Ral Partha's first eight figures for Battledroids|thumb|right|250px]]
  
With the change in name, ''[[BattleTech, Second Edition]]'' was published in 1985.  In its 1986 catalog, Ral Partha marketed these original eight figures and several new figures under the BattleTech name (with a lower case "t").  The new figures included three more figures that with no initial canonical correspondent plus figures for the classic fourteen 'Mechs of ''BattleTech, Second Edition''.  All of these figures were sculpted by Bob Charrette.
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With the change in name, [[BattleTech, Second Edition]] was published in 1985.  In its 1986 catalog, Ral Partha marketed these original eight figures and several new figures under the BattleTech name (with a lower case `t').  The new figures included three more figures that with no initial canonical correspondent plus figures for the classic fourteen mechs of [[BattleTech, Second Edition]].  All of these figures were sculpted by Bob Charrette.
  
The FIR-7B ''Fire Bee'', FLE-15 ''Flea'', and ARC-4R ''Archer'' appear in the 1986 catalog, but were not identified as new releases.  These three appear to have been formed in manner similar to the original eight and likewise did not correspond to a canonical 'Mech existing at that time.  The ''Fire Bee'' had a form similar to the ''Stinger'' and ''Wasp'' 'Mechs.  It met an early discontinuation similar to the original eight.  In contrast, the FLE-15 would continue to be produced by Ral Partha for many more years and its appearance is similar to the 'Mech that would later appear in canon.  The ARC-4R appears to have been renamed as the BMB-12D ''Bombardier'' between 1990 and 1991.  (As the FLE-15 ''Flea'' and ARC-4R ''Archer'' figures would become integrated into Ral Partha's BattleTech line, information on these is included in the table of BattleTech figures rather while the ''Fire Bee'' is included in the table of ''Battledroids'' figures.)
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The FIR-7B Fire Bee, FLE-15 Flea, and ARC-4R Archer appear in the 1986 catalog, but were not identified as new releases.  These three appear to have been formed in manner similar to the original eight an likewise did not correspond to a canonical mech existing at that time.  The Fire Bee had a form similar to the Stinger and Wasp mechs.  It met an early discontinuation similar to the original eight.  In contrast, the FLE-15 would continue to be produced by Ral Partha for many more years and its appearance is similar to the mech that would later appear in canon.  The ARC-4R appears to have been renamed as the BMB-12D Bombardier between 1990 and 1991.  (As the FLE-15 Flea and ARC-4R Archer figures would become integrated into Ral Partha's BattleTech line, information on these is included in the table of BattleTech figures rather while the Fire Bee is included in the table of Battledroids figures.)
  
The first eleven figures and some of the classic fourteen (the ''Wasp'', ''Phoenix Hawk'', and ''Crusader'', among possible others) were initially packaged in red Battledroid blister packs.
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The first eleven figures and some of the classic fourteen (the Wasp, Phoenix Hawk, and Crusader, among possible others) were initially packaged in red Battledroid blister packs.
  
==Introduction of BattleTech (1986–1993)==
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==Introduction of BattleTech (1986-1993)==
In 1985, ''BattleTech 2nd Edition'' was published and the name converted from ''Battledroids'' to BattleTech.  ''CityTech'' 1st edition and ''Technical Readout: 3025'' were both published in 1986.
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In 1985, BattleTech 2nd edition was published and the name converted from Battledroids to BattleTech.  CityTech 1st edition and Technical Readout: 3025 were both published in 1986.
  
From 1986 to 1993 Ral Partha dramatically grew its line of 'Mechs, vehicles, aerospace fighters, and infantry.  Apart from discontinuing the 'Mechs originally part of the ''Battledroids'' line, no other miniatures were discontinued prior to 1993.  Clan units appeared to be produced by Ral Partha in 1990 and 1991. ''Technical Readout: 3050'' was published in 1990.
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From 1986 to 1993 Ral Partha dramatically grew its line of 'Mechs, vehicles, aerospace fighters, and infantry.  Apart from discontinuing the Mechs originally part of the Battledroids line, no other miniatures were discontinued prior to 1993.  Clan units appeared to be produced by Ral Partha in 1990 and 1991. Technical Readout: 3050 was published in 1990.
  
From 1988 to 1993, Ral Partha marketed a line of BattleTech MechWarriors along with its BattleTech line. This appears to relate to  ''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game]]'', which was published in 1986.  The miniatures involve infantry and human units.  These also use a larger scale than the infantry used for regular BattleTech.  The Clan elemental would continue being marketed individually even when the rest of line was stopped in 1993.
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From 1988 to 1993, Ral Partha marketed a line of BattleTech MechWarriors along with its BattleTech line.   This appears to relate to  [[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game]], which was published in 1986.  The miniatures involve infantry and human units.  These also use a larger scale than the infantry used for regular BattleTech.  The Clan elemental would continue being marketed individually even when the rest of line was stopped in 1993.
  
 
Ral Partha used the range of catalog codes from 10-800 to 10-899 for BattleTech box sets.  The composition of some of the lance packs did vary depending of the year of manufacture.
 
Ral Partha used the range of catalog codes from 10-800 to 10-899 for BattleTech box sets.  The composition of some of the lance packs did vary depending of the year of manufacture.
  
Ral Partha introduced six lance packs in 1988 plus two more in 1989.  Each of these packs bundled together a certain collection of four 'Mechs (not necessarily all distinct).  These eight were the ''[[Ral Partha Recon Lance|Recon Lance]]'', ''[[Ral Partha Light Lance|Light Lance]]'', ''[[Ral Partha Medium Lance|Medium Lance]]'', ''[[Ral Partha Fire Lance|Fire Lance]]'', ''[[Ral Partha Heavy Lance|Heavy Lance]]'', ''[[Ral Partha Assault Lance|Assault Lance]]'', ''[[Ral Partha Regimental Command Lance|Regimental Command Lance]]'', and ''[[Ral Partha Pursuit Lance|Pursuit Lance]]''.
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Ral Partha introduced six lance packs in 1988 plus two more in 1989.  Each of these packs bundled together a certain collection of four mechs (not necessarily all distinct).  These eight were the [[Ral Partha Recon Lance|Recon Lance]], [[Ral Partha Light Lance|Light Lance]], [[Ral Partha Medium Lance|Medium Lance]], [[Ral Partha Fire Lance|Fire Lance]], [[Ral Partha Heavy Lance|Heavy Lance]], [[Ral Partha Assault Lance|Assault Lance]], [[Ral Partha Regimental Command Lance|Regimental Command Lance]], and [[Ral Partha Pursuit Lance|Pursuit Lance]].
  
In 1991, Ral Partha introduce two OmniMech boxed sets: ''[[Ral Partha Boxed Set: Heavy Omni Mechs|Heavy Omni 'Mechs]]'' and ''[[Ral Partha Boxed Set: Assault Omni 'Mechs|Assault Omni 'Mechs]]''.  In 1992, Ral Partha introduce two more OmniMech boxed sets: ''[[Ral Partha Boxed Set: Light Omni 'Mechs|Light Omni 'Mechs]]'' and ''[[Ral Partha Boxed Set: Medium Omni 'Mechs|Medium Omni 'Mechs]]''.  Each set included four different OmniMechs.  These four boxed sets together include one each of all sixteen OmniMechs from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''.
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In 1991, Ral Partha introduce two Omni Mech boxed sets: [[Ral Partha Boxed Set: Heavy Omni Mechs|Heavy Omni Mechs]] and [[Ral Partha Boxed Set: Assault Omni Mechs|Assault Omni Mechs]].  In 1992, Ral Partha introduce two more Omni Mech boxed sets: [[Ral Partha Boxed Set: Light Omni Mechs|Light Omni Mechs]] and [[Ral Partha Boxed Set: Medium Omni Mechs|Medium Omni Mechs]].  Each set included four different omni mechs.  These four boxed sets together include one each of all sixteen omni mechs from [[Technical Readout: 3050]].
  
==Conversion to Ralidium (1993–1998)==
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==Conversion to Ralidium (1993-1998)==
Ral Partha used a lead alloy containing 80% lead in its miniatures prior to 1993.  In 1993 Ral Partha announced that it would transition away from lead alloy and replace such with Ralidium, its own formulated pewter.  Ralidium is 95% tin and 5% zinc and antimony (in some proportion), with at most trace portions of lead.  Ralidium is harder (and so somewhat more brittle) in comparison to the lead alloy it replaced, making it more challenging to modify figures cast in it.  It also cost three times as much, which led to price increases for many of Ral Partha's figures.<ref>[https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/1997/03/31/smallb1.html Sekhri, Rajiv. "Finding the Right Formula", Cincinnati Business Journal, 31 Mar 1997]</ref>  Ral Partha also introduced Partha Plastic, a type of resin, to be used in part or in whole for certain miniatures.
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Ral Partha used a lead alloy containing 80% lead in its miniatures prior to 1993.  In 1993 Ral Partha announced that it would transition away from lead alloy and replace such with Ralidium, its own formulated pewter.  Ralidum is 95% tin and 5% zinc and antimony (in some proportion), with at most trace portions of lead.  Ralidum is harder (and so somewhat more brittle) in comparison to the lead alloy it replaced, making it more challenging to modify figures cast in it.  It also cost three times as much, which led to price increases for many of Ral Partha's figures.<ref> Sekhri, Rajiv. "Finding the Right Formula.", Cincinatti Business Journal, 31 Mar 1997, [https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/1997/03/31/smallb1.html https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/1997/03/31/smallb1.html]</ref>  Ral Partha also introduced Partha Plastic, a type of resin, to be used in part or in whole for certain miniatures.
  
 
BattleTech miniatures advertised in the 1993 catalog (released in March 1993) were described as containing lead, while none of Ral Partha's BattleTech figures in its 1994 catalog used lead alloy.  The same catalog numbers were used to represent the corresponding figure created from pewter.  However, figures incorporating some amount of Partha Plastic were distinguished by the use of suffix P in their catalog code.  Certain boxed sets used a combination of Partha Plastic and Ralidium for a few years, but the usage of Partha Plastic appears to have been limited to these few cases.
 
BattleTech miniatures advertised in the 1993 catalog (released in March 1993) were described as containing lead, while none of Ral Partha's BattleTech figures in its 1994 catalog used lead alloy.  The same catalog numbers were used to represent the corresponding figure created from pewter.  However, figures incorporating some amount of Partha Plastic were distinguished by the use of suffix P in their catalog code.  Certain boxed sets used a combination of Partha Plastic and Ralidium for a few years, but the usage of Partha Plastic appears to have been limited to these few cases.
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From 1993 to 2000, Ral Partha continued to introduce new miniatures, but discontinued the advertising (and likely sale) of several models as well.  Ral Partha discontinued much of its MechWarrior figures at the time of its transition from lead to pewter.  Certain models tied to the [[Unseen]] issue were discontinued starting around 1996.
 
From 1993 to 2000, Ral Partha continued to introduce new miniatures, but discontinued the advertising (and likely sale) of several models as well.  Ral Partha discontinued much of its MechWarrior figures at the time of its transition from lead to pewter.  Certain models tied to the [[Unseen]] issue were discontinued starting around 1996.
  
==Acquisition and Spin-off as Iron Wind Metals (1998–2001)==
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==Acquisition and Spin-off as Iron Wind Metals (1998-2001)==
Several changes affected Ral Partha in this period.  Ral Partha was jointly purchased by FASA and Lanier & Mike Hurdle in September 1998.  FASA obtained sole ownership in spring 1999.<ref>[http://www.sjgames.com/pyramid/sample.html?id=693 Pyramid Magazine, Industry News, 20 March 1999]</ref>  FASA closed its own operations early in 2001.
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Several changes affected Ral Partha in this period.  Ral Partha was jointly purchased by FASA and by Lanier and Mike Hurdle in September 1998.  FASA obtained sole ownership in spring 1999.<ref> Pyramid Magazine, Industry News, 20 March 1999, [http://www.sjgames.com/pyramid/sample.html?id=693 http://www.sjgames.com/pyramid/sample.html?id=693]</ref>  FASA closed its own operations early in 2001.
  
Ral Partha was spun off and renamed Iron Wind Metals in 2001 (with the name Ral Partha retained for various fantasy lines).  Iron Wind Metals continued to produce many BattleTech miniatures under the same catalog number and model name and they continued to create new miniatures  (See [[Miniatures - Iron Wind Metals]] for more details.)
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Ral Partha was spun off and renamed Iron Wind Metals in 2001 (with the name Ral Partha retained to in application to various fantasy lines).  Iron Wind Metals continued to produce many BattleTech miniatures under the same catalog number and model name and they continued to create new miniatures  (See [[Miniatures - Iron Wind Metals]] for more details.)
  
Ral Partha promoted its website in its 1996 catalog as a source for updates.  1997 marked the last year of Ral Partha's catalog being released on an annual schedule.  A catalog was released for Winter 1998/1999, with another in 2000.  Iron Wind Metals produced its first (and possibly only) catalog in 2003.  Iron Wind Metals has put information about its available miniatures and releases on its website as well as developing an online store.
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Ral Partha promoted its website in its 1996 catalog as a source for updates.  1997 marked the last year of Ral Partha's catalog being released on an annual schedule.  A catalog would be released for Winter 1998/1999.  A Ral Partha catalog was also released in 2000.  Iron Wind Metals produced its first (and possibly only) catalog in 2003.  Iron Wind Metals has put information about its available miniatures and releases on its website as well as developing an online store.
  
In the period from 1998 to 2000, a substantial number of figures were discontinued.  Several previously used catalog numbers were then reused for new figures.  Also, some figures appeared having the same name as former models but under new catalog codes.  It is unclear whether these involved new sculpts or were simply the reintroduction of prior sculpts.
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In the period from 1998 to 2000, a substantial wave of figures were discontinued.  Several previously used catalog numbers were then reused for new figures.  Also some figures appeared having the same name as former models but under new catalog codes.  It is unclear whether these involved new sculpts or were simply reintroduction of prior sculpts.
  
 
=List of Miniatures=
 
=List of Miniatures=
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"Sculptor" denotes the sculptor of the figure(s).
 
"Sculptor" denotes the sculptor of the figure(s).
  
"Pieces" gives the number of pieces (as identified on a blister pack) that are contained in the package.  This is the number of sprues with pieces attached rather than total number of pieces.  For example, an ARC-8M ''Archer'' (20-211) package contains six pieces: four sprues plus two torso pieces. The total number of pieces once removed from the sprues for assembly is 14.
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"Pieces" gives the number of pieces (as identified on a blister pack) that are contained in the package.  This is the number of sprues with pieces attached rather than total number of pieces.  For example, an ARC-8M Archer (20-211) package contains six pieces: four sprues plus two torso pieces. The total number of pieces once removed from the sprues for assembly is 14.
(As Ral Partha may have reworked some of its figures, the identified sculptor and piece count might not be constant across all years.)
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(As Ral Partha may have reworked some of its figures, the identified Sculptor and Piece count might not be constant across all years.)
  
 
"Manufacturer" denotes the manufacturer of the figure.
 
"Manufacturer" denotes the manufacturer of the figure.
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==Battledroid Miniatures==
 
==Battledroid Miniatures==
This table reports the original eight figures Ral Partha adverstised for ''Battledroids'' in its 1985 catalog plus the FIR-7B ''Fire Bee''.  The FIR-7B ''Fire Bee'' was released prior to the 1986 catalog and is included below since its model and catalog number were discontinued along with the original eight. Models which were introduced into ''Battledroids'' but were later updated for BattleTech are not included in this table.
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This table reports the original eight figures Ral Partha adverstised for Battledroids in its 1985 catalog plus the FIR-7B Fire Bee.  The FIR-7B Fire Bee was released prior to the 1986 catalog and is included below since its model and catalog number were discontinued along with the original eight. Models which were introduced into Battledroids but were later updated for BattleTech are not included in this table.
  
 
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==BattleTech Miniatures==
 
==BattleTech Miniatures==
This table reports the figures Ral Partha produced for BattleTech from 1986 to just prior to conversion to Iron Wind Metals in 2001.  The units represented include 'Mechs, infantry, vehicles, aerospace units, and ProtoMechs.
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This table reports the figures Ral Partha produced for BattleTech from 1986 to just prior to conversion to Iron Wind Metals in 2001.  The units represented include mechs, infantry, vehicles, aerospace units, and protomechs.
  
 
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! Catalog Number !! Model !! Name !! Sculptor !! Pieces !! Manufacturer !! Year !! Material
 
! Catalog Number !! Model !! Name !! Sculptor !! Pieces !! Manufacturer !! Year !! Material
 
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| 20-600 ||  || Vulture || R. Kerr & J. Garrity ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
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| 20-600 ||  || Vulture || R.Kerr & J. Garrity ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-601 ||  || Loki || J. Garrity || 6 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
 
| 20-601 ||  || Loki || J. Garrity || 6 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
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| 20-602 ||  || Thor (Alt con D) || J. Garrity ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
 
| 20-602 ||  || Thor (Alt con D) || J. Garrity ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-603 ||  || Madcat || R. Kerr || 7 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
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| 20-603 ||  || Madcat || R.Kerr || 7 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-604 ||  || Man O'war || W. Vail ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
 
| 20-604 ||  || Man O'war || W. Vail ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1994 || Depends on Year
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| 20-634 ||  || Epona Pursuit Tank (2) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-634 ||  || Epona Pursuit Tank (2) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-635 ||  || Puma (95 Ton Tank) (2) || J. Wilhelm || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1995 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-635 ||  || Puma (95 Ton Tank) (2) || J. Wilhlem || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1995 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-636 ||  || Bushwacker || J. Wilhelm ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1996(-1999) || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-636 ||  || Bushwacker || J. Wilhelm ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1996(-1999) || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-645 ||  || Ha-Otoko ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-645 ||  || Ha-Otoko ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-646 || SPR-9K || Venom || D. Summers || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1996(-1997) || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-646 || SPR-9K || Venom || D.Summers || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1996(-1997) || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-646 ||  || Jinggau ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-646 ||  || Jinggau ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-648 || DMO-1K || Daimyo || R. Kyde || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1996(-1999) || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-648 || DMO-1K || Daimyo || R. Kyde || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1996(-1999) || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-649 || BHK-K305 || Battle Hawk || J. Johnson || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1996(-1997) || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-649 || BHK-K305 || Battlehawk || J. Johnson || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1996(-1997) || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-649 ||  || Wyvern IIC ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-649 ||  || Wyvern IIC ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-672 ||  || Shadow Cat (Omni) || R. Kyde || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997(-1999) || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-672 ||  || Shadow Cat (Omni) || R. Kyde || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997(-1999) || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-673 || STY-3C || Starslayer || J. Wilhelm || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-673 || STY-3C || Starlayer || J. Wilhelm || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-674 || FLC-8R  || Falconer || C. Atkin ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-674 || FLC-8R  || Falconer || C. Atkin ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-692 || HRC LS-9000  || Hercules ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-692 || HRC LS-9000  || Hercules ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-693 || NKA-1K  || No-Daichi || J. Wilhelm || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-693 || NKA-1K  || No-Daichi || J. Wilhlem || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-694 || TYM-1A  || Toyama ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-694 || TYM-1A  || Toyama ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-698 || BCN-3R  || Buccaneer || J. Winter || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-698 || BCN-3R  || Buccaneer || J. Winter || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-699 || EMP-6A  || Emperor || J. Wilhelm || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-699 || EMP-6A  || Emperor || J. Wilhlem || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-701 || SPR-H5 || Sparrowhawk || T. Meier ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1988(-1999) || Depends on Year
 
| 20-701 || SPR-H5 || Sparrowhawk || T. Meier ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1988(-1999) || Depends on Year
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| 20-725 ||  || Cavalry Attack Helicopter || J. Wilhelm || 4 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-725 ||  || Cavalry Attack Helicopter || J. Wilhelm || 4 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-726 ||  || Yellow Jacket Gunboat || J. Wilhelm || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-726 ||  || Yellow Jacket Gunboat || J. Wilhlem || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1997 || Lead-free pewter
 
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| 20-727 ||  || Karnov UR Transport ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-727 ||  || Karnov UR Transport ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-774 ||  || Black Knight || S. Garrity ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1993(-1999) || Depends on Year
 
| 20-774 ||  || Black Knight || S. Garrity ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1993(-1999) || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-775 ||  || Wyvern || J. Wilhelm || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1993(-1995) || Depends on Year
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| 20-775 ||  || Wyvern || J.Wilhelm || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1993(-1995) || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-776 ||  || Coolant Truck (2) || J. Wilhelm || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1993(-1995) || Depends on Year
 
| 20-776 ||  || Coolant Truck (2) || J. Wilhelm || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1993(-1995) || Depends on Year
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| 20-830 ||  || Von Luckner (2) || D. Summers ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1990 || Depends on Year
 
| 20-830 ||  || Von Luckner (2) || D. Summers ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1990 || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-831 || STG-3R || Stinger || R. Charrette || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1986(-1995) || Depends on Year
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| 20-831 || STG-3R || Stinger || R. Charrette || || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1986(-1995) || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-832 || WSP-1A || Wasp || R. Charrette ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1986(-1995) || Depends on Year
 
| 20-832 || WSP-1A || Wasp || R. Charrette ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1986(-1995) || Depends on Year
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| 20-857 || UMR-60 || UrbanMech || P.D.S. || 1 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1987(-1999) || Depends on Year
 
| 20-857 || UMR-60 || UrbanMech || P.D.S. || 1 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1987(-1999) || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-858 || CDA-2A || Cicada || R. Charrette || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1987(-1997) || Depends on Year
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| 20-858 || CDA-2A || Cicada || R.Charrette || 3 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1987(-1997) || Depends on Year
 
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|-
 
| 20-859 || SCP-1N || Scorpion ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1987(-1999) || Depends on Year
 
| 20-859 || SCP-1N || Scorpion ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1987(-1999) || Depends on Year
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| 20-878 || STG-A5 || Stinger LAM || R. Charrette || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1988(-1995) || Depends on Year
 
| 20-878 || STG-A5 || Stinger LAM || R. Charrette || 2 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1988(-1995) || Depends on Year
 
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| 20-879 || CLNT-2-3T || Clint || B. Charrette ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1988(-1994) || Depends on Year
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| 20-879 || CLNT-2-3T || Clint || B.Charrette ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1988(-1994) || Depends on Year
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 20-880 || BJ-1 || Blackjack ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1988(-1994) || Depends on Year
 
| 20-880 || BJ-1 || Blackjack ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1988(-1994) || Depends on Year
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| 20-909 || DRG-3F || Dragon Fire ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-909 || DRG-3F || Dragon Fire ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
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|-
| 20-910 ||  || Nobori-Nin (Omni) <!-- case sic --> ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-910 ||  || Nobori-Nin (Omni) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 20-911 ||  || Crossbow (Omni) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-911 ||  || Crossbow (Omni) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1998 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-923 ||  || Minotaur ProtoMech (5) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-923 ||  || Minotaur ProtoMech (5) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
|-
 
|-
| 20-924 ||  || Satyr ProtoMech (5) || D. Summers ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-924 ||  || Satyr ProtoMech (5) || D.Summers ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 20-925 ||  || Harpy ProtoMech (5) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-925 ||  || Harpy ProtoMech (5) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
|-
 
|-
| 20-926 ||  || Siren ProtoMech (5) || D. Summers || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
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| 20-926 ||  || Siren ProtoMech (5) || D.Summers || 5 || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999-2000 || Lead-free pewter
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 20-927 ||  || Hydra ProtoMech (5) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999 || Lead-free pewter
 
| 20-927 ||  || Hydra ProtoMech (5) ||  ||  || Ral Partha Enterprises, Inc. || 1999 || Lead-free pewter
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==BattleTech MechWarrior Miniatures==
 
==BattleTech MechWarrior Miniatures==
This table reports the figures Ral Partha produced for ''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game]]'', which was published in 1986.  These use a larger scale, with the Clan elemental specifically identified as using 25mm scale in 2000.  Apart from the Clan elemental, production of these was discontinued prior to Ral Partha's conversion from lead alloy to lead-free pewter.
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This table reports the figures Ral Partha produced for [[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game]], which was published in 1986.  These use a larger scale, with the Clan elemental specifically identified as using 25mm scale in 2000.  Apart from the Clan elemental, production of these was discontinued prior to Ral Partha's conversion from lead alloy to lead-free pewter.
  
 
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=Bibliography=
 
=Bibliography=
 
* ''[[Ral Partha Catalogs]]'': This is a source for nearly all tabular data, except for sculptor and piece count data, plus the sculptor data for figures introduced in 1985 and 1986.
 
* ''[[Ral Partha Catalogs]]'': This is a source for nearly all tabular data, except for sculptor and piece count data, plus the sculptor data for figures introduced in 1985 and 1986.
* ''Iron Wind Metal Website (archived) (2002-2003) [https://web.archive.org/web/20030401084857/http://ironwindmetals.com/ Web Archive (www.ironwindmetals.com)]'': This provides some release announcements with date of release for some figures.
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*''Iron Wind Metal Website(archived) (2002-2003) [https://web.archive.org/web/20030401084857/http://ironwindmetals.com/ Web Archive (www.ironwindmetals.com)]'': This provides some release announcements with date of release for some figures.
* ''Ral Partha Europe Website (archived) (2001-2003) [https://web.archive.org/web/20010810215452/http://www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk/ Web Archive (www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk.com)]'': This provides show some dates availability (and so an upper bound for release dates) for some figures.
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*''Ral Partha Europe Website(archived) (2001-2003) [https://web.archive.org/web/20010810215452/http://www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk/ Web Archive (www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk.com)]'': This provides show some dates availability (and so an upper bound for release dates) for some figures.
* ''Military Simulations Website (archived) (2000-2003) [https://web.archive.org/web/20001008014514/http://www.milsims.com.au/ Web Archive (www.milsims.com.au)]'': This provides show some dates availability (and so an upper bound for release dates) for some figures.
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*''Military Simulations Website(archived) (2000-2003) [https://web.archive.org/web/20001008014514/http://www.milsims.com.au/ Web Archive (www.milsims.com.au)]'': This provides show some dates availability (and so an upper bound for release dates) for some figures.
* ''[http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=BattleTech Lost Minis Wiki: BattleTech page]'': This provides an extensive gallery of blister pack images which help establish the sculptor and piece count data for several figures.
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* ''Lost Minis Wiki: BattleTech page, [http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=BattleTech http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=BattleTech]'': This provides an extensive gallery of blister pack images which help establish the sculptor and piece count data for several figures.
* ''[https://www.facebook.com/CharretteCollection/posts/what-is-a-battledroids-sculpt-ral-partha-sold-at-least-edit-16-different-miniatu/195654308511359/  Charrette Collection Facebook Page, ''Battledroids'' Post]'': This provides a gallery of the Battledroid blister packs.
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* ''Charrette Collection Facebook Page, Battledroids Post, [https://www.facebook.com/CharretteCollection/posts/what-is-a-battledroids-sculpt-ral-partha-sold-at-least-edit-16-different-miniatu/195654308511359/  https://www.facebook.com/CharretteCollection/posts/what-is-a-battledroids-sculpt-ral-partha-sold-at-least-edit-16-different-miniatu/195654308511359/]'': This provides a gallery of the Battledroid blister packs.
* ''[https://yois.if-legends.org/vault?id=1247 Ye Olde Infocomme Shoppe, BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception by Infocom (Ral Partha ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'' figure)]''
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* ''Ye Olde Infocomme Shoppe, BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception by Infocom (Ral Partha Phoenix Hawk LAM figure) [https://yois.if-legends.org/vault?id=1247 https://yois.if-legends.org/vault?id=1247]''
* ''[https://www.facebook.com/Battletech.Museum Battletech Museum Facebook Page]''
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* ''BattleTech Muesum Facebook Page''  [https://www.facebook.com/Battletech.Museum https://www.facebook.com/Battletech.Museum]
 
* ''Other assorted blister pack images'':  Some sculptor and piece count data have been incorporated from various blister pack images as well as an earlier partial compilation based on such info.
 
* ''Other assorted blister pack images'':  Some sculptor and piece count data have been incorporated from various blister pack images as well as an earlier partial compilation based on such info.
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