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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Frostgrave => Topic started by: Coenus Scaldingus on July 13, 2020, 11:17:09 PM
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Posted by North Star on the Book of Faces, a preview of the next plastic set for Frostgrave: armoured folks.
For all the soldier types wearing more than rags, with the usual range of weapons (and extra bits I'm sure).
Recently bought one each of the basic plastic sets (soldiers I&II, wizards I&II), but looks like I'll wait a little bit longer before assembling those for maximum kitbashing fun. Wonder if there will be a set "II" of these before too long, though the bulk of the armour should already create nice female figures with just a headswap.
(https://scontent.fhel1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/109140656_3613283315367211_4207783203525318097_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=dXOwc6V37fsAX-kGW9h&_nc_ht=scontent.fhel1-1.fna&oh=0214e0c0cd13d059635996edec3022c7&oe=5F31278F)
What is apparently also on the horizon is a kit of plastic.. demons?! Certainly unexpected, but some potentially very interesting bits in there.
(https://scontent.fhel1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/109314784_3127717347320046_4122407171240997733_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=dbeb18&_nc_ohc=WrKsfOoDmSQAX8-1yIA&_nc_ht=scontent.fhel1-1.fna&oh=0a958ae8e964f1543a966df27ad81930&oe=5F310C57)
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Oh, I had not seen the demons. Interesting...
Armoured soldiers look pretty interesting, should be a useful set.
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Had not seen the Demon kit either, but it makes sense as I somewhere read that the first supplement will be about a Demon incursion into Frostgrave...
... I actually googled it to be sure and it shows me an Amazon Link for the book with a planned release in December - even with cover art!
https://www.amazon.de/Frostgrave-King-Joseph-McCullough/dp/1472838858
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More goodies for the kitbashers :-*
Interesting to see which way they go with the daemons, frostgrave gives me Tzeentch vibes.
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I'm a fan of the bodies, but the helmeted heads are disappointing. The one head looks kind of like a goofy knock off Khorne helmet or a bad attempt at Thulsa Doom impersonation and the other two just look like generic helmets that an infantryman would wear, not what a Knight or Templar would have. Hopefully the other helmets on the sprue are a bit more "specialist."
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Cool stuff, putting my orc kitbashes aside, I like some of the gear shown. And those demons are nice, something different to work with that opens a few interesting routes.
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Interesting.
Some of the helmets are a bit odd.
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Have to admit, after hearing about these a few months ago on Facebook, I'm slightly underwhelmed. I think I get that they wanted to go with a 'non-traditional' take on Knights and Templars, but honestly, I think it's ended up a bit too generic high fantasy.
I would have preferred to see their take on 'classic' Knights and Templars in 12th/13th C inspired helms and tabards, a little like the body the second from left.
Having said this, I will probably buy the kit for the torsos, but it galls me a bit that I probably won't use any of the heads.
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The helmets are a NO from me too...I can sort of see what they're trying to do, but it just seems to end up a shapeless lump.
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I値l buy a set...but like others have already said, I doubt I値l use any of the helmets... disappointing.
The two handed axe will get plenty of use, but underwhelmed by the other weapons.
I知 torn about the torsos... ironically with 5 distinctive armour variants, I doubt I値l buy more than one box of these, as the same pose/armour will be fairly obvious in larger units...(I知 on box number 4 of the FG barbarians currently as I think they blend well, particularly given the head variants the set comes with).
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These are not bad and I will most likely pick up a box as I have picked up all of the other frostgrave plastic boxes. However I have really gone off plastics just lately. I like the versatility of plastics but at this point I appreciate the solid weight and level of detail in metal. Give me a year working just in metals again and I will be back on the plastic. lol
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If the other Frostgrave kits are any indication, there are probably another 5 heads on the sprue. Although I quite like the sallet and barbute options anyway. Wouldn't mind a great helm though, or something like what the metal cultist templar/knight figures wear.
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I like them. Period.
And to take this one step further - I really like all of the Frostgrave and Ghost Archipelago boxes. A few heads or a body that I don't fancy that much, won't change that.
So .. I guess Nick will eventually get my money ...
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I like them. Not sure I could use the demons but the armored soldiers are definitely on my wanted list now.
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I like these a lot. While I'm all for a certain degree of 'historical' realism, I think there's lots of room for stuff that's more fantastical without being too over the top. It's easy to get compatible full helms from Fireforge and the like (and of course there may be some on the sprue).
I can see lots of opportunities for using these heads (and bodies) in more overtly fantastical settings (Glorantha, Tekumel, etc).
The demons look great. The body with the digitigrade legs would be a tremendous starting point for a kitbashed gnoll leader.
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Oh - and one more thing: there's a bit of a gap in the market at the moment for generic fantasy 'guardsmen' - an absolute staple of so many RPGs. These look like a great solution to that problem, just as the Frostgrave soldiers provide brigands, bandits and adventurers and the Ghost Archipelago crew meet piratical needs!
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Oh - and one more thing: there's a bit of a gap in the market at the moment for generic fantasy 'guardsmen' - an absolute staple of so many RPGs.
Crooked Dice have these in the pipeline, with more to follow (metal not plastic):
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/107367209_10158547952543489_3811479456147345761_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr4-2.fna&oh=043fe88c163a514d98ab54c1f52613a2&oe=5F37B5B3)
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Crooked Dice have these in the pipeline, with more to follow (metal not plastic):
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/107367209_10158547952543489_3811479456147345761_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr4-2.fna&oh=043fe88c163a514d98ab54c1f52613a2&oe=5F37B5B3)
Ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhh Must have...
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Crooked Dice always brings quirky characters to the table. Loving it!
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I wonder if these started life as Dicheans?
The demon on the left might work as a starting point for Shen, depending on size.
I like these a lot. While I'm all for a certain degree of 'historical' realism, I think there's lots of room for stuff that's more fantastical without being too over the top. It's easy to get compatible full helms from Fireforge and the like (and of course there may be some on the sprue).
I can see lots of opportunities for using these heads (and bodies) in more overtly fantastical settings (Glorantha, Tekumel, etc).
The demons look great. The body with the digitigrade legs would be a tremendous starting point for a kitbashed gnoll leader.
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Found new pics of the upcoming minis on North Star Military Figures Facebook:
(https://scontent-ber1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/110306771_3633404026688473_1576227731723775568_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=7tpdDtqKLE4AX-2mg3J&_nc_ht=scontent-ber1-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=43f77255d6563b71855cdbffc968fc73&oe=5F38736B)
(https://scontent-ber1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/110288686_3633404286688447_1589000828903098401_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=wXLVeXGumrQAX9YM2Nt&_nc_ht=scontent-ber1-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=c1de0008a4c3b4c4722d971e0d021a51&oe=5F3B32CF)
(https://scontent-ber1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/109934329_3633404403355102_5821348569209986915_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=Mzm8z6J2yH8AX-mGxOY&_nc_ht=scontent-ber1-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=0abe6894a9952606984755663cd51edb&oe=5F38E0FA)
(https://scontent-ber1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/110153373_3633404556688420_6315300763744351247_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=zzmogteSsVEAX-cEVCs&_nc_ht=scontent-ber1-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=d03f1d1b7b0e8b06eb8cc047104b31a5&oe=5F378B1A)
(https://scontent-ber1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/110243919_3633404710021738_2885543275108216156_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=lebIasaBxkQAX-hnzLJ&_nc_ht=scontent-ber1-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=631ba08ca733e0821d43ba1216a100c2&oe=5F3A4D77)
Just wanted to share.
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If you want more historical looking Templars/Knights the Fireforge range are pretty good.
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Crooked Dice have these in the pipeline, with more to follow (metal not plastic):
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/107367209_10158547952543489_3811479456147345761_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr4-2.fna&oh=043fe88c163a514d98ab54c1f52613a2&oe=5F37B5B3)
Cool.
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They're up for pre-order now, including in some mixed bundles with other boxes or sprues:
http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=195&cat=717&page=1
Including a picture of the new armoured lads' sprue:
(http://www.northstarfigures.com/images/9/img14919.jpg)
The new sprue is larger than those of other soldiers, more akin to those found in the sets of wizards. 5 bodies per sprue and 2 sprues per box, but with more bits than those found in the other soldier sets (and priced the same as the wizards, so cheaper than the 20-figure sets of soldiers).
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That is looking pretty fantastic for kitbashing.
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Neat.
I assume that they are more expensive per figure than the soldier boxes.
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Neat.
I assume that they are more expensive per figure than the soldier boxes.
Yup.
The new box is ｣15 for 10 figures, whereas the soldier, barbarian, and cultist boxes are ｣20 for 20 figures (Wizards are ｣15 for 8 figs).
On a positive note, it looks like there might be more interesting head variants than the ones shown in the photos, and the weapon options look good for kitbashing.
:)
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I'll be buying a box anyway, but I'm not as excited for these as the previous releases, the poses look quite static and the box art looks a bit underwhelming. I do wonder if the recent pandemic has impacted the sculpting and design process?
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Rats, I came back here to look at the demon renders, and they have evaporated in a whiff of sulphur.
Are they the next set?
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Rats, I came back here to look at the demon renders, and they have evaporated in a whiff of sulphur.
Are they the next set?
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ToeLftHFBxc/Xw2wCiFAQiI/AAAAAAABbIE/wgdy_mRIDwYDLpS-OhBvu3vYWh9RX1legCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/109314784_3127717347320046_4122407171240997733_n.jpg)
You were talking about these right?
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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ToeLftHFBxc/Xw2wCiFAQiI/AAAAAAABbIE/wgdy_mRIDwYDLpS-OhBvu3vYWh9RX1legCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/109314784_3127717347320046_4122407171240997733_n.jpg)
You were talking about these right?
Yes, originally I thought they were options in the Knights set, but having looked a recent sprue photographs this is not the case.
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I'm pretty late to this game but have ordered myself a copy of the new Second Edition so I can try it out. Picked up the male and female wizard sprues recently and they are very nice little kits, lots of options.
Would very much like to see an plastic undead kit at some point with some decent skeletons. Some kind of plastic creatures kit would be nice too with things like rats and spiders and such.
Steve
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I'm pretty late to this game but have ordered myself a copy of the new Second Edition so I can try it out. Picked up the male and female wizard sprues recently and they are very nice little kits, lots of options.
Would very much like to see an plastic undead kit at some point with some decent skeletons. Some kind of plastic creatures kit would be nice too with things like rats and spiders and such.
Steve
There will be Undead for Oathmark later this year. No previews yes, but the Oathmark kits are more mass battle focused so fewer weapon variations but enough of each to equip a whole squad.
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Would very much like to see an plastic undead kit at some point with some decent skeletons. Some kind of plastic creatures kit would be nice too with things like rats and spiders and such.
Oh, man...if Northstar did a plastic sprue of all the various small animals, vermin, and creatures in Frostgrave/ROSD...something kind of like the old Warhammer Quest swarms sprue, but with lots more critter types packed onto a Northstar style sprue...
I'd drop enough money on the boxes to get 12 of everything for dungeon crawling purposes for sure - maybe more.
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A vermin sprue.... great idea!
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I hadn稚 even thought of ROSD, obviously lots of crossover potential there. Sure there would be a lot of interest in a kit like that.
Steve
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Another image of the upcoming plastic demon figures:
(https://www.dakkadakka.com/s/i/at/at2/2020/8/19/08710e0edc42ec749a7fdb88f312a868_42373.jpg)
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I like them. Period.
And to take this one step further - I really like all of the Frostgrave and Ghost Archipelago boxes. A few heads or a body that I don't fancy that much, won't change that.
So .. I guess Nick will eventually get my money ...
100% agree!