[GZG] US Ban of Lead in Toys

2 posts ยท Aug 15 2008 to Aug 15 2008

From: Hudak, Michael <mihudak@s...>

Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:53:39 -0400

Subject: [GZG] US Ban of Lead in Toys

Hi all.

Was reading this on msnbc:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26199580/

I'm curious how this affects the miniatures industry. I understand that for
the most part, miniatures aren't using lead, but I thought I saw another
article (that I don't have handy...) off of theminiaturespage that said one of
the main companies was bringing back a lead alloy to try avoiding the high
price of tin. (I think it was Reaper, but can't remember.) I figured if it
takes off for them, other companies may switch to it.

Any word from those that know more?

Thanks.

From: Ground Zero Games <jon@g...>

Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:09:51 +0100

Subject: Re: [GZG] US Ban of Lead in Toys

> Hi all.

Haven't had time to read the article (off for weekend away, just catching up
on last minute email first) but I think the key is "toys". We are careful to
stress that our products are NOT toys for kids, they are miniatures for mature
collectors.

Jon (GZG)

> Thanks.