Oldhammer In Moria: Tempt not the Valar, You Proud Hobbit!

[Mars Miniatures]

Thank you DeafNala, you are too kind, sir.

[Mars Miniatures]

Taken from full post here:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/01/quest-2-aar-cursed-isle-of-morwen.html

Part 2 of Dwarf Quest, wherein Samwise Gamgee meets a hero(?) from the Silmarillion

Here is the 2nd part of Dwarf Quest, wherein our heroes are looking to acquire magical relics to combat the coming of Morgoth.



The wizard Heironymous and his companions appear in a bright flash and find themselves teleported to a misty swamp.
The wizard puts the Tele-Port-Key back into his pocket.


The White Dwarf:  Hmm... what is this huge skull marker doing here?  Dont worry little Hobbit, I will protect you.

Samwise Gamgee:  (to the Wizard Hieronymous)  That Tele-Port-Key only has 1 charge left?

Hieronymous:  Yes.

Samwise Gamgee:  And you are the only one who can power it?

Hieronymous:  Yes.

Samwise Gamgee:  So... if you die, we are all stranded here?

Hieronymous:  Yes.

Samwise Gamgee:   (to the White Dwarf)  Protect the wizard...



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For the rest of the post:   https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/01/quest-2-aar-cursed-isle-of-morwen.html

[LordOdo]

Awesome! Now just waiting to see how it will work out at the third island...

[Mars Miniatures]

Taken from full post here: https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/full-mithril-jacket-hobbit-bunker-pub.html

Full Mithril Jacket & Hobbit Bunker Pub



Buddies,

Oldhammering in Middle Earth has returned from the realm of Nagash.
Had some health troubles that prevented painting and gaming.
But my prayers to Sigmar have been answered and we are back in business!

We got some new pre-slotta Dwarves, some terrain, and some nice fluff.
There is one more Dwarf Quest that needs to be posted, but we will hold off on it just for now.

Instead, we take you now to our story, in Dimrill Dale, a nice fertile valley outside of Moria's eastern entrance...


 New recruits have come to join the cause for freedom and beer-dom.

Its a rag-tag line of Dwarves who have come far and wide across the lands to help Moria in its hour of greatest need.
But have they come too late?

They are vintage pre-slotta Citadel Dwarves.
Some of them are coded from the old "Fantasy Tribes" line.
But some are collected and coded into the line known as:  C06 Dwarf Fighters /Dwarf Adventurers (solid base)


 As they enter Dimrill Dale they see a strange sight... a Hobbit hill home.
What in Durin's beard is going on here?
Wasnt this supposed to be a Dwarven colony?
This looks more like an idyllic halfling vacation resort!


They see a Dwarven Engineer scolding some rascally looking Hobbits.


 Burlock Damminson:  Hobbits!  You were tasked to build a bunker.  That looks nothing like a fortification!

Pippin:  Yeah... but its cozy and there's crumpets and tea inside...

Burlock Damminson:  Crumpets are not a military feature!

Merry:  They can eradicate hunger though!

Burlock Damminson:  But will it repel an Uruk-Hai assault?!

Pippin:  It might... did I tell you about the beer celler?  There is an ice cold tap that Nindalf magically enchanted to be at near perfect temperature for a nice tall Bugmans draught.

Burlock Damminson:  (wipes his sweaty brow, looks up at the high noon sun, licks his lips)  Hmm...  no.  But I am willing to inspect it... for military soundness, of course.  Lead on, lil' Hobbits.


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For the rest of the post:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/full-mithril-jacket-hobbit-bunker-pub.html

[jon_1066]

Great stuff, glad to see you're back.

[Mars Miniatures]

Thanks  jon_1066 !


Taken from:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/citadel-ad-umber-hulk-and-oldhammer.html

Citadel AD&D Umber Hulk And Oldhammer Evil Princess

This post we got some old school 80's Citadel minis.
An Umber Hulk from Citadel's AD&D line.
And a pre-slotta Fantasy Adventurers - Evil Princess.


Because this blog loves Citadel Codes, here are the mandatory Citadel Codes:
ADD77 Umber Hulk & FAC23 Mounted Evil Princess


On this blog's LOTR campaign this figure is now known as Karla, Night Elf Princess of Lodoss.

Princess Karla is the last survivor of Lodoss - an ancient Drow Kingdom of Sorcery.
Many millennia ago, the Kingdom of Lodoss was facing annihilation because of the Great Wars between Chaos, Dwarves, Humans, and Elves.
The Seers of Lodoss saw the destruction coming for all civilizations and a long period of darkness.
Princess Karla was placed in stasis-sleep in the hope that one day she would wake in a better world.
Her pet Umber Hulk named Skitters was also chosen to accompany her.
Skitters was content to dream for ages next to his beloved master.
And so the ancient world fell, and darkness reigned for ages.
More time passed, and Lodoss became a myth and Karla's chamber was buried deep and forgotten by time.
Numerous empires rose to glory and fell to obscurity, and still mistress and pet slept on.
Until just recently, thousands of years later, the Night Elf Patrol have found the ancient stasis chamber of Karla and awoken her from her long slumber.
The Night Elf Patrol realized that the ancient myths of Lodoss were indeed true and have embraced Karla as royalty.
Karla has reciprocated and declared that the Night Elf Patrol would be her personal entourage and royal bodyguard.
Would the Dark Elves of today accept her ancient claim to rule?


Umber Hulks are subterranean creatures and are excellent at digging tunnels.
They have 4 eyes and can create Confusion among its foes.
In Warhammer terms, I made these stats and special rules for the Umber Hulk...

Movement: 6
Weapon Skill: 3
Ballistic Skill: 1
Strength: 6
Toughness: 5
Wounds: 3
Initiative: 1
Attacks: 4
Leadership: 8

Special Rules:
1) Confusion:  All enemies in melee with Umber Hulk suffer a -1 To Hit modifier in Close Combat

2) Tunnel:  Umber Hulk may Deep Strike instead of deploying normally at start of game.

3) Umber Hulk Causes Fear.

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So there's the latest post and I am glad to finally include these minis in the campaign.
Lets see how well Queen Morathi receives news of this ancient Drow Princess being awoken.
Will they get along... or will it be a Dark Elf Cat Fight!


Also at the top of this blog's banner, in the left pic, to the right of George the Giant you will see Princess Karla.
I consider those black and white illustrations and their respective minis as icons of Oldhammer.
Many more of those figures will be showing up in the next few posts.
Such as the Night Elf Patrol mentioned in the above fluff.
In fact, we have a trio of Citadel "White Boxes" coming up.
Keep on Oldhammering!


Next Post:   Citadel White Box SS3 - Night Elf Patrol

Cheers,
Mar

[The Bibliophile]

That's the best Umber Hulk sculpt I've seen, and your paint job does him justice. Went looking for one on eBay, and he does fetch a pretty penny now, unfortunately...

[Mars Miniatures]

Thanks Joe!
And yes...  the evils of high priced Oldhammer eBayers.
Still, sometimes if you are lucky you will find listings by people who have no idea what Oldhammer is.



Taken from full post here:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/night-elf-patrol-citadel-white-box-ss3.html

Night Elf Patrol, Citadel White Box SS3

We got 3 Citadel White Boxes in the next couple of posts.
This first one has Night Elves.


Here is the Citadel White Box known as Night Elf Patrol SS3 - Speciality Set 3.


Group shot of the Drow


Priestess Lillith Child-Impaler & Vard Demonslayer, Night Elf Champion


Skitters and Commanderess Zelosa

Commanderess Zelosa:  Whoa, Garthim!  Back off!  What did I tell you about getting too close to me!  Your Confusion Aura affects both friend and foe!

Skitters:  (coos for affection)

Commanderess Zelosa:   Ahh... poor beastie.  To be so unsettling to others, even to your loved ones... I suppose we must bear your vertigo nature (scritches the Umber Hulks neck) Your creators - the Skeksis were immune to your bewildering aura.  I wonder if any of those demonic vulture creatures still exist in Middle Earth?  I hear they were masters of the Chaotic magicks of Tzeentch.

Skitters: (makes strange clicking sounds)


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Who would have guessed that Skeksis were Tzeentchian, or that Umber Hulks were Garthim?
What really happened in Lodoss long ago?
Did the Gelflings rise up and overthrow the Skeksis, taking their magic and their servants - the Garthim?
But most important of all... what happened to Aughra's Observatory... that wondrous mechanical astronomical machine?
Guess I better get myself that Age Of Sigmar - Numinous Occulum afterall... sigh.

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For the rest of the post:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/night-elf-patrol-citadel-white-box-ss3.html

[Mars Miniatures]

Taken from full post here:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/dwarf-kings-court-citadel-white-box-ss2.html

Citadel White Box - Dwarf King's Court

Circus in town?  No, its the Dwarf King's Court!


Buddies,

Another Dwarf King and his entourage arrive on the blog.

I believe that takes us to 10 Dwarf Kings about to be fed to the Balrog!


This time its the box set known as Dwarf King's Court - Speciality Set 2.


Group shot of the stunties


King Dumin Ironbeard & Queen Asabelle Dragonsmiter

I wonder if the Queen secretly wears the pants in this marriage.
Her smirk can definitely smite a dragon.


Corbit Shortstuff, Gnome Jester & Cyril the Bear, the Royal Mascot

I love the Jester, and the bear is like "huh? what? me?"


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For the rest of the post:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/dwarf-kings-court-citadel-white-box-ss2.html

[Caldor]

Love the jester too!

[Mars Miniatures]

Caldor,

His is indeed loveable!


Taken from full post here:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/goblin-raiding-party-saruman.html

This time we got Citadel White Box SS4 - Goblin Raiding Party

and Saruman with his personal bodyguard of Citadel 80s LOTR Half-Orcs.

The White Wizard approaches.

"Do not let him speak. He will put a spell on us!"


 Citadel White Box SS4 - Goblin Raiding Party


 Warlord Ubar Earbiter, Goblin Chieftain & Urag Legeater


 Shaman Pogo Wildchant & Gigblad Childsplatter


 Saruman!
His Half Orc bodyguards always keep a watchful "eye" (of Sauron?!).
OK, how about they are always close on "hand" (of Saruman... much better!)


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For the rest of the post:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/04/goblin-raiding-party-saruman.html

[Mars Miniatures]

Taken from full post here:  https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/05/springtime-for-sauron-plus-classic.html

Springtime For Sauron! Plus Classic-Hammer Ogres & Trolls

All your base belongs to Sauron!
Or
Where'd the cheese go?  I dont know.


Buddies!
This post has reached a milestone.
Sauron himself has finally made it to the blog!
Lets hear it for the Dark Lord folks...


♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ Springtime for Sauron and Ered Lithui
Barad-Dur is happy and gay
We're marching to a faster pace
Look out, here comes the Orc-ish race!

Springtime for Sauron and Ered Lithui
The Dark Lands are a fine land once more!
Springtime for Sauron and Ered Lithui
Watch out, Gondor... we're going on tour! ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬

Rolf:  I was born in Goblindorf and that is why they call me Rolf

Mel: Dont be stupid, be a smarty, come and join the Nazgul Party!


Here is the Dark Lord of Mordor!
He sits upon his throne and broods in the Tower of Barad Dur - the Dark Tower.
That throne reminds me of Harry Potter (I forget which one) where a bas-relief sculpture shows the oppressed muggles suffering under the glory of the wizarding elite.
Look, every Dark Lord needs suffering souls for orthopedic support.


Sauron calls for his trusted lieutenants.
Mounted Ring Wraith and the Mouth of Sauron.

Sauron:  Raise some elite troops of Mordor to serve as my personal travelling Household Guard!
 
Mouth of Sauron:  Which troops are those, Mi'lord?
 
Sauron:  Surprise me!
 
Mouth of Sauron: And where are you planning to go exactly?
 
Sauron:  I think I will go stretch my legs... up north. 
 
Mouth of Sauron:  This isnt Sparta and you dont need to go to war yourself, Mi'lord.  You got plenty of generals out there right now!
 
Sauron:  Oh dont be a spoil-sport!  Whats the use of being the Dark Lord if I cant have any fun?  Now go!

So off the lieutenants go to find some elite troops worthy of being a bodyguard for the Dark Lord...


While I do love C Series Trolls, I love the 90s ones just as much.
That Troll on the right is in deep thought.
Should I throw rock?  Or eat it?



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For the rest of the post:   https://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/05/springtime-for-sauron-plus-classic.html

[Mars Miniatures]

Taken from full post here:  http://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-nightmare-before-sigmar-pre-slotta.html

Klaatu Barada N… necktie… nectar… nickel…

The Nightmare Before Sigmar – Pre Slotta Undead

Another post of Pre Slotta classic minis!
This time we have some Fantasy Tribes Skeletons here for your perusal, Citadel Code C17.
And Wraiths, also from the olde Fantasy Tribes line and are Citadel Coded C18.



Shiver me bones!  Here they are in all their skull and bones glory.

Boys and girls of every age
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?
Come with us and you will see
This, our town of Halloween


The Wraith in the middle is called "The Lord of Darkness"
I really like the wraith on the right with the embossed shield.
There are a bunch more of these solid based Wraiths that Im missing.
But as with all things Oldhammer, if you dont have them already they are either too hard to find or too expensively priced.
Which makes me cherish these three Wraiths that I do have.

This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Pumpkins scream in the dead of night
This is Halloween, everybody make a scene
Trick or treat till the neighbors die of fright
It's our town, everybody scream
In this town of Halloween


The fella 2nd from the left is an Undead King, hence the rusty crown on his skull.
I like his "scary hands" pose.
I can almost hear his ghostly boo.

I am the one hiding under your bed
Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red
I am the one hiding under your stairs
Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair


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For the rest of the post:   http://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-nightmare-before-sigmar-pre-slotta.html

[jon_1066]

More great figures.  Did you collect all these guys back in the day or did you stumble upon a hidden stash of them in a charity shop somewhere?  Actually I am assuming you found a treasure map ala The Goonies.

[Mars Miniatures]

jon_1066,

Indeed, I did find a charity shop with a sizeable amount of goodies, and yes!  I do have multiple treasure maps!