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Title: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Boromir_and_kermit on September 11, 2010, 10:33:30 AM
G'day guys,

I've started doing mini reviews of the Splintered Lands figures from SLM. I've started with some of their newer releases (Frog Hero and Turtle Wizard) and will be moving through the catalogue as I paint them. I'm no sock puppet, I just really love the line and want to give it some exposure as I want to see it continue to grow.

If you're interested, you can check out the first three here:
www.boromirandkermit.wordpress.com (http://www.boromirandkermit.wordpress.com)

Here are individual links to all my Splintered Lands Mini Reviews:

DRUID'S CHILDREN HERO PACK 3

Frog Hero
http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/splintered-miniatures-frog-hero-review/ (http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/splintered-miniatures-frog-hero-review/)
Turtle Wizard
http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/11/slm-turtle-wizard-mini-review/ (http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/11/slm-turtle-wizard-mini-review/)
Aardvark Hero
http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/slm-aardvark-hero-mini-review/ (http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/slm-aardvark-hero-mini-review/)


DRUID'S CHILDREN VILLAGER PERSONALITIES PACK

Toad, Badger, Moley and Ratty
http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/slm-mini-review-villager-personalities-part-1/ (http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/slm-mini-review-villager-personalities-part-1/)

FROGS WITH TRIDENTS PACK
A pack with two copies of the three different sculpts for a total of 6 figures
http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/slm-frogs-with-tridents/ (http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/slm-frogs-with-tridents/)

Any feedback or suggestions would be great.
Cheers,
Ben.
Title: Re: Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Svennn on September 11, 2010, 12:55:56 PM
Nice work. I like the line too but just cannot find a way to use them these days. That turtle made me think Spellsinger.
Title: Re: Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Lowtardog on September 11, 2010, 06:40:21 PM
Nicely done, My mate and I are building armies to use ride of Lions Svenn I have 70 Rats Done and near 60 Weasels, awaiting re-enforcements before starting on the foxes etc :D
Title: Re: Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: kidterminal on September 11, 2010, 08:39:52 PM
Excellent paint jobs. I appreciate the comparison pictures too. Now I feel I have enough information to buy some of these.

Rob
Title: Re: Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Boromir_and_kermit on September 12, 2010, 08:58:10 AM
Another quick message to say that I have updated my blog with the Aardvark Hero mini review. What a cute little face its got.

Thanks for the comments guys :) Much appreciated.

Wow Lowtardog - you'll have to post pics, sounds pretty epic!

Cheers Rob, glad to hear they helped. I've got a bunch of Eureka Terrapins sitting on the painting table ready to be painted up to go with the Turtle Hero - a more comparable paintjob will help them blend in more.
Which animals in particular take your fancy?

Cheers,
Ben.
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Conquistador on September 12, 2010, 01:20:12 PM
I have to admit that the only 15 mm figures that tempt me even slightly are the mice warriors of this line ; some for FRPG potential, some for Fantasy skirmish, and some, in homage to Miss Piggy,  for conversions for M-i-i-i-i-c-e in S-p-a-a-a-a-c-e!  But I have a pre-order for the Reaper Mouselings so I may be safe from the "15 mm Fever" pandemic.

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: kidterminal on September 12, 2010, 06:13:14 PM
Cheers Rob, glad to hear they helped. I've got a bunch of Eureka Terrapins sitting on the painting table ready to be painted up to go with the Turtle Hero - a more comparable paintjob will help them blend in more.
Which animals in particular take your fancy?

Cheers,
Ben.
I like the frogs but I haven't figured out a use for them yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Boromir_and_kermit on September 22, 2010, 04:14:29 AM
Well, I've finished painting up the first four most recognisable Villager Personalities. You can check them out here:
http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/slm-mini-review-villager-personalities-part-1/ (http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/slm-mini-review-villager-personalities-part-1/)

But if you'd like a preview before clicking on the link, see below.  :D

(http://boromirandkermit.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/slm-toad-villager.jpg?w=510&h=330)

Cheers,
Ben.
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Vinlander on September 23, 2010, 12:55:27 PM
"I say Ratty, you're just the chap I wanted to see!"   :D :D :D


 Semper bufo!
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Thantsants on September 23, 2010, 10:17:21 PM
Very nice - Poop, poop!  lol
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: phreedh on September 24, 2010, 11:10:26 AM
Ben, thanks for putting these up! I love the Splintered Lands line and have many of the minis. As I won't get to painting mine any time soon, it's always nice to see well painted examples of them online. =)
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Alfrik on October 01, 2010, 11:03:56 PM
Hey Conquistador, think Cccccoooooooooowwws In Spaaaaaaace  instead of mice in space, much more.. um, disturbing
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Boromir_and_kermit on November 05, 2010, 09:15:45 AM
Thanks for the kind comments guys. The next update (sorry its been awhile, reports are kicking my butt at the moment) is SLM Frogs with Tridents, a new pack released just a few weeks ago.

Here is the link if you want to read the review I wrote of them -
http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/slm-frogs-with-tridents/ (http://boromirandkermit.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/slm-frogs-with-tridents/)

Or if you just want the eye candy -

(http://boromirandkermit.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/slm-frogs-with-tridents-bb.jpg?w=510&h=330)

(http://boromirandkermit.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/slm-frogs-with-tridents-comparisons-bb.jpg?w=510&h=330)

I really love these figures - YAY! More frogs!
Cheers,
Ben.
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Tsune on November 05, 2010, 10:55:09 AM
Nice painting and great scenery!
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Barry S on November 05, 2010, 12:58:57 PM
Lovely painting Ben.
Title: Re: Boromir and Kermit's Splintered Lands Mini Reviews
Post by: Luckyjoe on November 05, 2010, 07:04:22 PM
Very nice. You really make these SLM minis pop!