WHAT ARE PAPERBOYS ?

MANY WARGAMERS ARE ACCUSTOMED TO METAL OR PLASTIC MINIATURES BUT THE WORLD OF WARGAMING OFFERS A VISUALLY STUNNING ALTERNATIVE: PAPERBOYS

Peter Dennis’s Paperboys are high-quality historically accurate miniature figures that you print by photocopying from a book or from a download from PetersPaperBoys.com. They are specifically designed for wargames.

THE BIRTH OF A REVOLUTION

The concept gained significant traction back in 2016 when many wargaming trends favoured smaller-scale skirmish games, causing larger army-level wargaming to wane. Noticing this gap, renowned historical artist Peter Dennis took the matter personally.

In collaboration with Helion & Company, he published the first dedicated PaperBoy book featuring the English Civil War. This launch was a massive success, proving there was a strong appetite for visually spectacular, large-scale battles without the steep cost of traditional miniatures.

FROM PALEO TO PARATROOPS

Since that first book, the collection has expanded dramatically and found its permanent home at PetersPaperBoys.com. Today, the archive is immense and constantly expanding, covering history from Cavemen to World War Two. There are terrain items and vehicles as well as thousands of figure types, and lots of free ‘have a go’ downloads scattered among the categories.

PAPERBOYS MIGHT BE JUST RIGHT FOR YOU!

No Painting Required: Cut out Frames, Glue Back and Front , Snip Figures and Glue onto Bases!
Want Massive Battles: The low cost and ease of production allow you to field thousands of figures (like our project Hastings960) quickly and affordably.
Need Affordability: They drastically reduce the cost barrier to fielding large armies.
Seek Stunning Visuals: Peter Dennis's artwork is celebrated for its detail and historical accuracy, providing a unique and colourful look on the tabletop. Besides, the figures have a character no 3D miniatures will ever be able to provide.
Wide range of historical coverage. From Paleo to Paratroops. 54mm, 28mm, 18mm and 10mm for Epic Battles!

HISTORICAL CONTEXT FOR SCHOOLS

By engaging with history on the tabletop, players and students gain a tangible, visual understanding of historical conflicts that textbooks often cannot provide. The process of assembling the accurate, detailed miniatures—from the distinctive Norman conical helmets to the Anglo-Saxon chainmail—forces a close look at the equipment, uniforms, and formation of armies.Furthermore, wargaming allows participants to actively test and discuss historical context, strategic decisions, and the 'what ifs' of key battles. By literally building and maneuvering the armies of the past, Paperboys transform history from a passive subject into an interactive and immersive learning experience.

TWO BIG BASES - 240MM X 160MM OF BRETON CAVALRY

WATCH YOUR ARMY STEADILY GROW IN DAYS, NOT MONTHS

NO PAINTING

IF YOU ARE INTO WARGAMING BUT COULDN'T CARE LESS ABOUT PAINTING, THE PAPERBOYS ARE JUST RIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR WARGAMING GROUP.

TEST NEW RULES

IF YOU NEED TO TEST SOME NEW RULES AND MUST BUILD TWO ARMIES QUICKLY, PAPERBOYS ARE THE TOOL BEFORE DELVING INTO A LONG PROJECT.

MASSIVE ARMIES

THE PAPERBOYS IS THE ONLY WAY TO BUILD MASSIVE ARMIES LIKE NEVER BEFORE. GAMES 5-6 PLAYERS PER SIDE ARE NOW JUST WITHIN EVERYONE'S POSSIBILITY.

RE-BASE NO BRAINER

THE PAPERBOYS GIVES YOU THE POSSIBILITY TO RE-BASE. REMOVING THE STRIPS FROM THEIR BASE IS A NO BRAINER.

STORAGE PROBLEM

IT IS MUCH EASIER WITH THE PAPERBOYS. YOU JUST PUT EVERYTHING IN A SINGLE BOX WITH NO FUSS. THEY WON'T RUIN

HISTORICAL COVERAGE

CHECK THE FULL WEBSITE! ALMOST EVERY HISTORICAL PERIOD HAS BEEN COVERED.

PAPERBOYS COME IN HEROIC 28MM, 18MM & EPIC 10MM SCALE

CHECK THE FULL RANGE AT PETERSPAPERBOYS.COM

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