Fantasy Forge

Fantasy Forge Ltd was set up by John Robertson and based in Scotland. They were active from 1988 (earliest copyright date seen is 1990). They were the original creators of the Kryomek game system and associated figures. They also produced a range of resin general purpose fantasy scenery items. Fantasy Forge closed in 1992, though it resurfaced as Grendel Productions a short time later. In the USA, the Fantasy Forge products were distributed by Stone Mountain Miniatures and Grenadier Models.

Addresses

• Holyrood Business Park, The Bridge, 146 Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh, EH16 4AP.

History

John Robertson started the company, with a small loan from the Prince’s Trust, by initially purchasing a 4 by 6 foot shed which he put in the back garden of his rented flat.

John Robertson 11/03/22: ”I started sculpting all the fantasy stuff and John Grant sculpted the Sci Fi, although I sculpted the interiors and Kryomek vehicles. For resins it was me, John Grant and Rod Grant, metals Roy Eastland and Chaz Elliott.”

References

• [1], SFSFW Ragnarok Issue 31, "An Interview With... Dean Edwards of Harlequin Miniatures"