Martian Metals held a strong presence in the 70s and 80s with a variety of licensed ranges, notably Steve Jackson Games, Runequest, and Traveller. At the time, 25mm was still a dominant range so 15mm seemed like something new, especially since rules like the RPG Traveller suggested them.

Ultimately, a fire wiped out Martian Metals and the company closed its doors. The molds appear to have been lost. The Martian Metals Ogre miniatures were produced under the Ral Partha brand with strengthened gun barrels.