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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: brotherAkkyshan on 18 March 2010, 08:46:16 PM
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Hi guys, I am currently starting up a Goblin warband and I'm looking for miniatures that are a bit 'out-of-the-ordinary'. I'm going for an Alan Lee/Brian Froud sort of feel rather than the GW 'kwerazzzzzzzzy Gobbo' thing. I'm hoping to eventually have a Goblin City Militia (mounted Goblins, cannons, armoured Goblins) based loosely on the fellas featured in the 80's film 'Labyrinth'. Anyone got any ideas? :D
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Gnoblars from the Warhammer Ogre Kingdoms line. They were designed by the same guy who designed the gobbos from that wonderous movie.
Cheap too, you get a bunch in one box. Hit the secondary market also as many Ogre players do not use the them.
These are also a good start for conversions.
The old Clan War Goblin Horde guys might work also as they are standing on each other.
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hmm... you probably know these once already, but it's the best ones I can think of... (http://www.otherworld.me.uk/images/goblins2paint1.jpg)
From otherworld
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Trouble with those is that they look even more daft that the GW goblins. Maybe it's their more human faces but they all just look bewildered rather than menacing, hateful creatures. I'd feel bad slaughtering those little guys.
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Hasslefree?
http://hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/range.php?range_id=36&subcat_id=41 (http://hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/range.php?range_id=36&subcat_id=41)
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I saw a similar thread to this somewhere else - Frothers I think... will investigate - I remember there were some really great minis!
http://frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=21515&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=labyrinth&start=20
This from your very own LAF too!
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=13505.0
Not that there's owt wrong with the 'kwerazzzzzzzzy Gobbo' thing
:D ;)
Have you tried Foundry's Goblins?
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Ones based on the Labyrinth???
Alternative armies. Easily. Just LOOK at the knights!
http://alternative-armies.com/The_Goblins.htm
If you email them, I think there are more poses. Including mounted ones...
Brian Froud, excellent choice. :)
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Andy from Heresy is sculpting the best goblins I've ever seen, but they seem to keep running into snags w/ casting and such. RedBox has some sweet ones, but they have disappeared from the site!
Conspiracy? Too close to actual gobbos, so the real-thing are messing w/ the minis?
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Can I suggest you take a look at the Vendel Miniatures Goblins, a nice if overlooked range.
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For what you want the Alternative armies goblins are just the ticket so I second rob_alderman.
If you look at the role play line of goblins there are some mounted ones too, on dodos which is close but you could always pick up the old Harlequin mounted goblins from Black tree and swap mounts for something even closer.
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Well, as I said, email them.
They will always be happy to provide unpainted versions at the price of unpainted minis. Just talk over the idea and they'll sort something out for you!
:)
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Just found this splendid fellow on Fleabay which might suit the bill, very Froudian if you ask me.
(http://www.allsortsemporium.co.uk/picture_library/FujimiPictures/GH11.jpg)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300373764632&ssPageName=MERC_BC_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_W0_IT&refitem=300383574859&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=bin_confirm&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p760.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DSI%252BISS%252BUCI%26otn%3D4 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300373764632&ssPageName=MERC_BC_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_W0_IT&refitem=300383574859&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=bin_confirm&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p760.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DSI%252BISS%252BUCI%26otn%3D4)
Also check out Freebooter miniatures, particularly the 'Goblin Duel'.
http://www.arcaneminiatures.co.uk/freebooter-miniatures.asp?offset=20 (http://www.arcaneminiatures.co.uk/freebooter-miniatures.asp?offset=20)
If you can find any of it the old Rackham stuff is along the right lines especially the Mid Nor Dwarf and Goblin stuff plus they did some specific 'Chess' themed minis, there's a big sentient tower with goblins clambering over it that is perfect for what you have in mind.
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Yeah, that's good too.
Almost down to the paintjob, use of muted colours rather than bright vibrant ones.
Froudian, lol. ;D
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hmm... you probably know these once already, but it's the best ones I can think of... (http://www.otherworld.me.uk/images/goblins2paint1.jpg)
From otherworld
I quite like these, but they make me think of a gang of Nobby Nobbs (from the Discworld books), rather than a menacing goblin hoard :?
I agree with Trooper - the Vendel ones are a very nice change from the usual OTT Warhammer style goblin.
I love their Dwarves too and they are not too different in size and build from the Lord Of The Rings versions.
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Yeah. I'd say the Vendel ones are good 'serious' ones.
Personally, I find them too 'human' though, not menacing or anything. GW's are just silly, but I think AA's are a nice medium... :)
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Have a look through the showcase at Frothers: http://marbles.frothersunite.com/gobbo1.html (http://marbles.frothersunite.com/gobbo1.html)
Of particular note from that are Warrior miniatures: http://www.warrioronline.demon.co.uk/index.htm (http://www.warrioronline.demon.co.uk/index.htm)
Fenryll: http://www.fenryll.com/ (http://www.fenryll.com/)
Excalibur Miniatures
some of the Privateer Press goblins look good as something slightly different amidst the horde, they have a kind of Froudish froggy look.
Also some of Reaper's stuff seems appropriate and as others have mentioned Alternative Armies and Hasslefree both seem like they could work.
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Edit: Actually I wonder if anyone might mind awfully if I hijacked the thread a little?
You see I am in a similar, though not identical, conundrum. I have a very specific idea in my head how Goblins should look for the fantasy world I am making. Its pretty much personified by the Thunderbolt Mountain goblins, particularly the archers, though I do think they could be wearing more clothes but thats neither here nor there:
(http://marbles.frothersunite.com/imag/gobbo/GoblinArchers_20.JPG)
There's just something about them, the faces and the physique, that is spot on for my idea of goblins. Not too barbaric, not too civilised with just the right amount of celtic mythological fey about them - not pushovers by any means but not innately warlike and more prone to mischief in times of peace. A bit Froudian facially but physically larger and more capable, also more like a cohesive society than a random collection of misshapen sprites. I can just imagine them chilling in an enchanted dell under a giant toadstool surrounded by fairies and gremlins when they're not at war (or being a nuisance to the local farmers :P).
Its a problem though because:
-they're only available from the TB website which is in the US.
-they're expensive anyway, then add international shipping and it gets silly.
-there's only a handful in the range, not really enough to build a warband.
-at 30mm scale they might be a bit big to go with anything else except as champions, plus nothing else looks quite like them anyway.
Does anyone know of any other ranges I may have overlooked that look similar or capture the same feel? I've even looked at 15mm ranges to see if anything qualifies as I can quite comfortably stand the idea of goblins being smaller than dwarves just as much as the idea of them being larger like a stereotypical orc. Depending on whats out there I don't mind a bit of variation in size as long as its not too extreme (I'm not suggesting combining 15mm and 30mm ranges for example.)
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The warrior miniatures ones have a nice Labyrinth feel to them.
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Actually I rather like these 15-25mm ranges as small goblinoids:
25mm scale Kobolds from The Goblin Factory (as yet unreleased):
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/emu2020/Gaming/Kobolds_003.jpg)
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/emu2020/Gaming/Kobolds_002.jpg)
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/emu2020/Gaming/Kobolds_001.jpg)
-goblins with horns are good in my book, I like their faces and it looks like a good sized range, some of them might even be convertible into cavalry by the looks of their stance.
15mm scale Orcs from Khurasan Miniatures (as yet unreleased):
(http://khurasanminiatures.tripod.com/fan100.jpg)
(http://khurasanminiatures.tripod.com/fan101.jpg)
20mm scale Orcs from Rebel Minis:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGmIP8hmJ1A/Sl11PtKYFlI/AAAAAAAAAnc/FoPhUwYgtcY/s1600/orc%2B032.jpg)
-with both the above ranges I particularly like their helmets, their armour and their faces. A few weapon swaps might be in order. Some of the poses are a little stiff but nothing too bad.
I'm now thinking of all of these plus a few larger models from other ranges of a complementary style to give a weird varied look to the army. Large man-sized goblins striding forward surrounded by a sea of smaller but no less deadly sprite warriors. Also the odd ogre here and there amidst the horde.
Sound good?
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Edit: back on topic for the OP there is one other mini I just found that may be of interest, its in 15/18mm scale but may be suitable as a small goblin. A badger lord in plate armour from Splintered Light minis:
(http://www.splinteredlightminis.com/images/splinteredlands/DRFA28.jpg)
- i suppose it depends on how much it bothers you that he has furry feet, though you could easily smooth the legs and add some big pointy shoes with green stuff.
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All great finds Spong! :o
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Hasslefree do some much like the ones from Khurasan
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I'd suggest taking a look at the Chronopia goblins from the "Black Blood" empire. I really like them, they're more "middle east" if you will, but might do the trick. They also have "swamp goblins", which look straight out of the jungle.
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*puts on best Professor Farnsworth voice*
"Good news everyone!"
I've just been speaking to Don at The Goblin Factory about release dates for the Kobolds. I got his permission to post up here about their availability, here's what he said:
The Kobolds are released.... I just have to update my website.
KOB001 Kobold Command (4) $5.25
KOB002 Kobolds w/Spears (5) $6.25
KOB003 Kobolds w/Swords (5) $6.25
KOB003 Kobolds w/Axes (5) $6.25
KOB004 Kobolds w/Bows (5) $6.25
All packs have one of each pose.
KOB100 Kobold war Band (24) $27.50
One of each pose
Hope that helps you. I'm trying to get the site updated... soon.
and...
There are going to be more releases for the Kobolds. The cavalry is in the planning stage, I'm thinking of having them ride Kamodo Dragons. Other releases will be Blow guns, Javilins, Clubs and Raiders with loot.
I had planned on converting some to ride Splintered Light Komodo Dragons anyway but it looks like I won't need to :P. Raiders with loot sound awesome for a bit of extra character!
http://www.thegoblinfactory.com/home.htm (http://www.thegoblinfactory.com/home.htm)
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Has anyone seen the ones made by East Riding Miniatures (http://shop.eastridingminiatures.co.uk/orcs--goblins-154-c.asp (http://shop.eastridingminiatures.co.uk/orcs--goblins-154-c.asp))?
I quite like several of the few that are pictured and at 90p each they seem a bargain but so many of them are anonymous.
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I like the look of them too...