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Title: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: blackstone on June 19, 2010, 08:27:30 AM
Here's a pic of some grey Aliens I've been working on. This is the first pack in a range of greys I'll be producing. The next pack will be greys will weapons.  These figures are 20mm to the eyes, 24mm tall.

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii125/_koboldmage_/tengu-greys.jpg)

cheers

Iain
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: bc99 on June 19, 2010, 08:44:44 AM
Haha, perfect. They're just perfect!
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: achab on June 19, 2010, 08:49:17 AM
Ah! Excellent little grey men! Who will sell them?

A.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: midismirnoff on June 19, 2010, 10:00:30 AM
It's a "must have" for my grey collection, please release them!
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Dr. The Viking on June 19, 2010, 10:15:37 AM
Excellent!

I think they'll be in my Cyberfire game!  ;D
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: uti long smile on June 19, 2010, 11:20:29 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Calimero on June 19, 2010, 11:43:14 AM

Very nice, plus I love Greys! 8)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: bandit86 on June 19, 2010, 11:49:44 AM
Those are great :o I'll buy them.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: blackstone on June 19, 2010, 11:52:22 AM
These should be available in a few weeks. Here's a scale shot with Hasslefree and Artizan. Little wee fellas...

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii125/_koboldmage_/tengu-greys-scale.jpg)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Inso on June 19, 2010, 12:34:53 PM
Those are very characterful  :o ...very nice little sculpts and the perfect size too.

I'll have to get some of those when they become available...you can never have enough Greys in a collection.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Viruz on June 19, 2010, 02:25:32 PM
I must have them....  :o
Great Work. :-*
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: flooglestreet on June 19, 2010, 04:32:02 PM
Those are the best greys I've ever seen. The astronaut is very original.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: majorsmith on June 19, 2010, 05:00:10 PM
Awesome! I waht some of these! Will you do any with weapons?
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Inso on June 19, 2010, 05:04:14 PM
The astronaut is very original.

I totally agree there but I would prefer a set without the astronaut one, I personally don't think he looks right with the others...having one clothed and the rest naked doesn't look right to me...they should all be clothed or all naked.

It wouldn't stop me buying them though ;).
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: blackstone on June 19, 2010, 05:10:53 PM
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Will you do any with weapons?
Yes I'm want to be able to field a full army of these so the next packs will contain less friendly Greys. They will be armed surgical lasers, probes and such like :)



Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Doomsdave on June 19, 2010, 05:28:50 PM
Please do more with space suits (helmets on and off).  These are a great addition to the genre and look much  more "Roswell" era than some recent entries.  Well done.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: kidterminal on June 19, 2010, 05:46:13 PM
Very impressive. I like these better than most of the Grays I've seen. But, shouldn't the spacesuit be metallic silver for that old time UFO feel?

Rob
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: gi6ers on June 19, 2010, 07:52:38 PM
When, How Much and How?
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: General Roos on June 19, 2010, 08:33:22 PM
Cool. I could use`em for a whole lot of upcoming projects. Nice sculpts!  :)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: vonsirius on June 19, 2010, 09:43:24 PM
nice ones!!!
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Verderer on June 20, 2010, 11:55:07 AM
They're nicely done, no doubt. But I have to say their faces look somehow off to me, they're too human and 'doll-like' to me. If you know what I mean? Also, they look just a tad too robust. I'd prefer something looking a bit more inhuman and even skinnier, these are like human-alien hybrid children or something.

Of course, it's all a matter of opinon. And no doubt I could have a use for these. Now that I think of it, I haven't really seen any Greys that I truly like. So maybe it's just me? lol
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: blackstone on June 20, 2010, 11:58:06 AM
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When, How Much and How?

Should be available in a few weeks, the pack will be £8 and will be available to order via a website.

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But, shouldn't the spacesuit be metallic silver for that old time UFO feel?
Yeah you're completely right. I did think of painting him in a silver suit using NMM technique...  but I wanted to get some colour into the photo.... (otherwise lots of grey because of how I based them.)

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Please do more with space suits (helmets on and off).
Yeah I have one at the casters which has the space helmet on... plus another which is wearing something a bit different..

cheers

Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Sheerluck Holmes on June 20, 2010, 12:04:09 PM
These are perhaps the best Greys I have seen. I might have to revive my alien game I have planned.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Daeothar on June 20, 2010, 12:29:22 PM
These are perhaps the best Greys I have seen. I might have to revive my alien game I have planned.

I can't do anything but fully and completely echo/second/mirror this reply :D

Love 'em, and they're definitaly on my 'to get' list. Maybe that X-COM to tabletop port will finally come to pass...
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on June 20, 2010, 12:47:12 PM
Hooray!
Finally some greys without the wuzzle and the fizzle :)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: achab on June 21, 2010, 09:31:11 AM
Indeed, these are the best grey miniatures I've seen so far. Now, we need some decent men in black. Oh, and some Scully/Mulder FBI types, too.  ;)

A.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on June 21, 2010, 09:43:48 AM
And a Chuck Norris as well. Can't beat those aliens to pulp without the assistance of good ol' chuckie.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: undead_jon on June 21, 2010, 10:48:13 AM
Very nice, I think they are my favourite Greys I've seen for quite a while.

Will keep an eye out for them.

J
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Argonor on June 21, 2010, 11:26:58 AM
Indeed, these are the best grey miniatures I've seen so far. Now, we need some decent men in black. Oh, and some Scully/Mulder FBI types, too.  ;)

http://www.excalibur-miniaturen.de/xoomshop2006/product_info.php?info=p270_9242---Sculder---Mully.html

http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/range.php?range=FW

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Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: former user on June 21, 2010, 11:46:52 AM
but I would prefer a set without the astronaut one,

well, buy the set and send me the astronaut  :D
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: achab on June 21, 2010, 01:03:07 PM
http://www.excalibur-miniaturen.de/xoomshop2006/product_info.php?info=p270_9242---Sculder---Mully.html

http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/range.php?range=FW

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Thanks. For some reason, I'm getting a virus alert from excalibur website. As for MIB, Copplestone's are fine, but I'd rather have them in a more Matrix agents style (sunglasses, ans possibly unarmed).

About armed greys, I'm hoping we'll see strange looking probes instead of the usual rayguns.

A.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Argonor on June 21, 2010, 01:14:28 PM
As for MIB, Copplestone's are fine, but I'd rather have them in a more Matrix agents style (sunglasses, ans possibly unarmed).

Hmmmm.... I THINK I have seen some of them, somewhere... I don't remember where, just now....

In the meantime this:

http://www.rafm.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RAF&Product_Code=RAF02815&Category_Code=USXMin

Should do as the leader of the MiB?

Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: blackstone on June 21, 2010, 01:28:21 PM
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I'm hoping we'll see strange looking probes instead of the usual rayguns.
Absolutely... there will be no rayguns or anything that looks like a bolter/assault rifle!
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: former user on June 21, 2010, 01:33:36 PM
and maybe also some naked humans strapped to experimenting tables?  ;)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: supervike on June 21, 2010, 03:14:17 PM
Wonderful!  Everything you sculpt is like gold to me!
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: achab on June 21, 2010, 04:22:47 PM
Absolutely... there will be no rayguns or anything that looks like a bolter/assault rifle!
Excellent! Ready to place an order...

A.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: majorsmith on June 21, 2010, 05:51:11 PM
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Love 'em, and they're definitaly on my 'to get' list. Maybe that X-COM to tabletop port will finally come to pass...

exactly what I'm doing at the moment, some cyberdiscs on my work bench and some copplestone greys, but these greys will be taking their place!
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Argonor on June 21, 2010, 05:55:03 PM
Where do you sell the minis from, again?  :)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: blackstone on June 21, 2010, 08:43:36 PM
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and maybe also some naked humans strapped to experimenting tables?
Yeah that could be a fun addition to the range ;)

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Where do you sell the minis from, again?
I should have a Tengu Models website with a shopping cart by the time these are available... hopefully :)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Argonor on June 22, 2010, 05:33:07 PM
Yeah that could be a fun addition to the range ;)
 I should have a Tengu Models website with a shopping cart by the time these are available... hopefully :)

Ah.... explains banging my head against the google-wall....  :)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: achab on July 06, 2010, 08:29:03 PM
Just ordered them. As Zombie fans and grey lovers might be different crowds, I'm copying the link here:
http://www.tengumodels.co.uk/

... Now scratching my head about scratch-building a decent saucer ...

A.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: wellender on July 06, 2010, 08:45:07 PM
Just ordered them. As Zombie fans and grey lovers might be different crowds, I'm copying the link here:
http://www.tengumodels.co.uk/

... Now scratching my head about scratch-building a decent saucer ...

A.


I've seen this one used with other greys and it looks pretty good.

http://www.pegasushobbies.com/prod%20scifi%20area51.html
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Daeothar on July 06, 2010, 10:01:20 PM
 :) That's the one I'm gonna get for them, together with some of these:

http://www.culttvmanshop.com/Alpha-Centauri-UFO-Short-Range-Saucers-from-Pegasus-Hobbies-_p_991.html

As I'm going for an X-COM type table next, together with associated factions, the Greys (Sectiods) will be there, and the Pegasus saucer will be a medium scout, with the small ones as, well; small scouts.

I remember Asche's Garage having a small saucer in their store too, but it's gone from there. That would have been perfect in the small scout role too...
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Sheerluck Holmes on July 06, 2010, 11:16:57 PM
well, buy the set and send me the astronaut  :D

 I am about to order them and I don't want the astronaut one... pm me if you are interested in it.
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Verderer on July 07, 2010, 12:36:51 AM
Ordered two sets of greys, and a pack or two of zombies, might come handy...
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Daeothar on July 07, 2010, 08:51:01 AM
I really love these guys; they're the best Greys/Sctoids I've seen so far. When will the armed versions be available? Mine really need some plasmaguns and cannons... 8)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Argonor on July 07, 2010, 09:06:12 AM
Nice 1999 Avatar, there  8)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Daeothar on July 07, 2010, 09:09:09 AM
Nice 1999 Avatar, there  8)
Cheers  :D

For a larger piccie, follow the 1999 link in my signature...
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Argonor on July 07, 2010, 09:23:15 AM
Ah, you're they guy I bought some stuff from  lol  I cannot keep track of all these nicknames   :)

Well, back on topic - of course zombies will come in handy - one of the experiments done by the greys of course trigger an outbreak  ;)
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: blackstone on July 07, 2010, 07:37:38 PM
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I've seen this one used with other greys and it looks pretty good.

http://www.pegasushobbies.com/prod%20scifi%20area51.html

Yeah that does look really good.  Seems very easy to assemble too... http://www.guntruck.com/AE34115BUFOPage1.html
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: abhorsen950 on July 07, 2010, 08:09:32 PM
Those are excellent, such character...
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: Lowtardog on July 07, 2010, 09:15:10 PM
Thanks. For some reason, I'm getting a virus alert from excalibur website. As for MIB, Copplestone's are fine, but I'd rather have them in a more Matrix agents style (sunglasses, ans possibly unarmed).

About armed greys, I'm hoping we'll see strange looking probes instead of the usual rayguns.

A.

Me too just now
Title: Re: Grey Aliens: First Contact
Post by: achab on July 13, 2010, 04:45:32 PM
Just received mine today. They are great! Delicate sculpting and flawless casting.
I'll sure keep an eye on Tengu Models!  :)

A.