miniature figure

collocation in English

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miniature
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃər/us
/ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃɚ/
used to describe something that is a very small copy of ...
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figure
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us
/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
the symbol for a number or an amount expressed ...
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(Definition ofminiatureandfigurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Unlike many otherminiaturefigurewargames, all of the miniatures are supplied pre-assembled, and pre-painted.
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Drizzt has also appeared in a number of graphic novels and video games, and as aminiaturefigure.
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A player may also be said to protect his or her cards by placing an object like a specialty chip orminiaturefigureupon them.
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Although a single marker orminiaturefiguretypically represented a squad of soldiers, some skirmish level or man to man games did exist where one figure represented one entity only.
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The codex is decorated by six miniature figures.
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Miniature figures of people, animals, buildings, and other outdoor elements may be placed on a bonkei but would be out of place on a saikei.
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The collection of miniature figures, displaying the evolution of soldiers since pre-history times till nowadays, is the museum's main attraction.
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Often these require the careful excavation of miniature figures.
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Unable to articulate her emotions through words she began to make miniature figures in clay to convey her feelings.
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Lead miniature figures are made for collectors although originally they are created as toys for children.
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The miniature figures are typically plastic or metal and are often sold unpainted.
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Although people continue to play wargames with miniature figures, most contemporary wargamers use a smaller scale than that favored by collectors, typically under 25 mm.
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Miniature figures are commonly made of metal, plastic, or paper.
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This type of war game is played on a tabletop with miniature figures, vehicles and scenery. 2 or more players are required.
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The adventures during that game inspired a series of gaming modules, a series of novels, licensed products such as board games, and lead miniature figures.
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The current editions also assume, but do not require, the use of miniature figures or markers on a gridded surface.
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In some games, miniature figures are used to determine line of sight.
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The playable character miniature figures, which are made of plastic, are replaceable with optional bronze miniatures in the same size.
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These include the collecting, painting and conversion of miniature figures used in play, as well as the modeling of gaming terrain from scratch.
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A bonkei may also contain miniature figures of people, animals, buildings, bridges, and other common outdoor items.
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