Heritage

Heritage was setup in 1974 by Jim Oden to manufacture Hinchliffe models in the USA. In 1975 they began producing their own fantasy models with the Earth of Olde series. In 1977, Heritage merged with Custom Cast as Heritage Models and in 1978 they acquired Battleline Publications (boardgames). In 1979, after the loss of some banking support, Jim Oden left the company and they rebranded as Heritage USA. Financial problems continued and they filed for bankruptcy in November 1982, closing up in March 1983.

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Addresses

• Heritage USA, 9840 Monroe Drive, Bldg. 116, Dallas, Texas 75220

Business Card (December 1980)

Company Timeline

• 1974: Heritage founded by Jim Oden.
• 1975: Earth of Olde - first fantasy series - produced.
• 1977: Merger with Custom Cast to form Heritage Models.
• 1978: Acquire Battleline Publications.
• 1979: Loss of some banking support sees Jim Oden leave the company which rebrands as Heritage USA.
• 1982: President Duke Seifried leaves to join TSR. [2].
• 1982: (Nov) Heritage USA files for Chapter XI planning to restructure and continue but...
• 1983: Heritage closes for good.

References

• [1], Wikipedia, "Heritage Models."
• [2], The Space Gamer 59, January 1983, page 16, "Metal: Year In Review"
• [3], Shannon Appelcline (2011), "Designers & Dragons 70-79" pg304, Evil Hat Productions. ISBN 978-1-61317-075-5
• [4], Dungeon Dwellers Forum, "Heritage History" (2007)
• [5], YouTube, "Hinchliffe Models Promotional Film 1975(ish)"
• [6], Dungeon Dwellers Collectors Guide