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Courage in Contact Kickstarter Zeroes in on Final Week

A group of five U.S. Marine miniatures is depicted, each in tactical gear and holding weapons, set against a backdrop of a weathered building with visible stone walls and a window. The miniatures are painted in a camouflage pattern, and they stand on circular bases with tufts of grass around them. The text "COURAGE IN CONTACT" and "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS" is prominently displayed, along with a call to action to "JOIN THE FIGHT ON KICKSTARTER."

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White Dragon Miniatures latest Kickstarter is about to enter its final week.

Entitled Courage in Contact, this new campaign is raising funds for a complete platoon of U.S. Marine miniatures. This platoon includes a number of squads ranging from platoon and squad HQs to a range of fireteams.

A small sample of this extensive range is shown below:

Four detailed miniature figures representing a U.S. Marine Platoon HQ are displayed against a plain background. From left to right, the figures include a Radiotelephone Operator (RTO) holding a weapon, a Platoon Commander in a dynamic pose, a Platoon Sergeant with a confident stance, and a Corpsman equipped for medical support. Each figure showcases modern military gear and is designed for tabletop gaming.

Four detailed miniature figures representing members of Squad 1 HQ are displayed against a plain background. From left to right, the figures include an Assistant Squad Leader, a Squad Leader, a Squad Systems Operator, and a Rifleman equipped with MAAWS ammunition. Each figure is posed dynamically, showcasing modern military gear and weapons, emphasizing the campaign's focus on realistic and contemporary design.

Four detailed miniature figures are displayed, representing members of Squad 2 Fireteam Alpha. From left to right, they include a Fire Team Leader holding a rifle, an Automatic Rifleman with a larger weapon, a Grenadier equipped with a grenade launcher, and a Marksman aiming with a scoped rifle. Each figure is posed dynamically and features modern military gear, showcasing the extensive research behind their design.

Four detailed miniature figures representing Squad 3 Fireteam Bravo are displayed. From left to right, the figures include a Rifleman equipped with a MAAWS, an Automatic Rifleman, a Grenadier, and a Fire Team Leader, all wearing modern tactical gear. Each figure is intricately designed, showcasing various weapons and equipment, emphasizing their roles within the squad.

Extensively researched, these sculpts feature ‘modern planned equipment and an up-to-date Order of Battle (ORBAT)’ and optional heads. They are available as either STLs or as physical miniatures.

Stretch goals include a variety of free miniatures, each equipped with specialist weapons.:

Three detailed miniature figures of U.S. Marines are displayed, each standing on a base labeled

This campaign ends on August 14th at 8:00 PM British summer time.

See the Kickstarter page for more details.

Images courtesy of White Dragon Miniatures

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Aug 5, 2025

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White Dragon's USMC minis are so accurately kitted out, we had to check if this was the Greenland campaign of 2025. Spot-on ORBAT and optional heads for when things get dicey. Final week on Kickstarter. Ends Aug 14th, 8PM BST #TabletopGaming #Miniatures

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