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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: Alxbates on 15 January 2014, 11:36:34 PM

Title: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Alxbates on 15 January 2014, 11:36:34 PM
Brian Cooke just sculped these for me, the initial castings have arrived!

I suppose I should wait to post painted pictures, but I can't wait.  The primer on my first batch is drying in the garage as I write this...

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/Alxbates/AllthreeSaleesa_zps285a645a.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/Alxbates/SaleesaPriest2_zpsdcd50d5d.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/Alxbates/Saleesawarrior1b_zps366fbaf7.jpg)

They're intentionally tall for 28mm figures, since they were played by basketball players on the old TV show.  The warriors are about 35mm tall from the bottom of their feet to the top of their heads, the leader is about 32mm from the bottom of his feet to the top of his head.

I've got a limited number of castings for sale ($5 each), if I sell enough of them I'll have another batch made, armed with crossbows and nets.

-Alex in Alaska
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Mr. Peabody on 15 January 2014, 11:49:01 PM
Marshall, Will, and Holly
On a routine expedition.... ;D

Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: d phipps on 16 January 2014, 12:07:33 AM
Marshall, Will, and Holly
On a routine expedition.... ;D


Indeed! Very cool figures.

Alex, you might want to list these in LAF's Bazaar of Obscurities -- http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?board=77.0



HAVE FUN
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Alxbates on 16 January 2014, 12:12:07 AM

Indeed! Very cool figures.

Alex, you might want to list these in LAF's Bazaar of Obscurities -- http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?board=77.0



Ahh!

Thanks, will do!

-Alex
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Uncle Mike on 17 January 2014, 03:24:26 AM
WOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Hitman on 17 January 2014, 03:32:57 AM
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Oh that brings back memories of my childhood...any chance of a deal if you buy a large quantity? The idea of other sculpts with nets and their "awesome" crossbows is a fantastic idea...I would love to nab some of those as well if you get them produced. Please PM me if a deal is possible. Also how much is the shipping?

Your undead crocodiles were awesome and I wish I had purchased more back then.
Regards,
Hitman
 8)
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Alxbates on 24 January 2014, 03:09:05 AM
Oh that brings back memories of my childhood...any chance of a deal if you buy a large quantity? The idea of other sculpts with nets and their "awesome" crossbows is a fantastic idea...I would love to nab some of those as well if you get them produced. Please PM me if a deal is possible. Also how much is the shipping?

Regards,
Hitman
 8)

I'll post my response here for other folks to see:

I'm willing to do a deal if you order a large quantity - if you order 10 or more figures, I'll drop the price down to $4 each.

For shipping, I usually charge exact shipping rates.  The cost of the padded envelopes etc I cover myself.

To a US address, it's been around $3 for small orders, up to $5 for larger orders (huzzah for flat rate boxes!).

-Alex
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Doomsdave on 29 January 2014, 03:40:53 AM
I just PM'd you.  Gotta get some of those. 
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Doomsdave on 05 February 2014, 02:13:54 AM
I just received mine today!  Folks: if you are on the fence about these, don't be.  These are excellent sculpts and well cast metal minis.  As soon as I get these painted I will try to post some pics.  Thanks Alex!
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Hitman on 13 February 2014, 05:28:53 AM
Hi Alex;
What a great day!! The figures arrived in perfect condition after a 3861 mi (or 6214 km) journey. Alex takes a great deal of care in packaging the figures, and the quality of the merchandise and the correspondence is second to none. He is a true gentleman when it comes to dealing with.

For those of you who have not purchased these magnificent figures....quit fence sitting and get them now while you can. The Sleestak figures look awesome with barely any flashing. Whoever does the casting for Alex is fantastic!! By supporting this project, Alex has indicated that he would commission a couple more sculpts - the crossbow armed sleestak, and the net armed sleestak. I for one can hardly wait for Alex to get the other figures sculpted. I will definitely put another big order together for the other sculpts immediately, once he announces that they are available. So get them now while you can because they will work in fantasy, pulp action, lost worlds, and even with Planet of the Apes, etc. The list of possibilities is endless!!

Once again Alex, it was a pleasure to do business with you. Keep churning out those great ideas....I know that I for one will continue to support you in your endeavours!!

Now if the weather would cooperate and warm up I could base coat them outside and get them painted to show them off here on LAF and on TMP!!
Regards,
Hitman
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Alxbates on 19 March 2014, 01:41:11 PM
Thanks for the kind words and great feedback - Brian Cooke has nearly finished the second batch of bug-eyed lizardmen from the 1970's, here's a preview:

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/Alxbates/sleestaknew5_zps384d5321.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/Alxbates/media/sleestaknew5_zps384d5321.jpg.html)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/Alxbates/sleestaknew1_zps885554fb.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/Alxbates/media/sleestaknew1_zps885554fb.jpg.html)

They should be available for sale in mid-to-late April.

-Alex
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Hitman on 19 March 2014, 02:39:18 PM
Great news. I can hardly wait until they are finished. Count me in once again...
Regards,
Hitman
 8)
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Doomsdave on 20 March 2014, 05:13:17 AM
I am all over this again.  I can't wait for thee and the snake priestess.  Now if I could just get them painted up.   :D
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Alxbates on 13 April 2014, 04:48:30 PM
I finally painted mine:

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/Alxbates/Saleesapaintedbyme_zpsd4a86a17.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/Alxbates/media/Saleesapaintedbyme_zpsd4a86a17.jpg.html)

The new guys need a little work before I can send them off to the caster, but they'll be available later this summer.

-Alex
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: anumberone on 15 April 2014, 05:49:16 AM
Wow, these are fantastic!  Sleestaks were always a favorite villain of mine. think I need a few for my Lizardmen army.
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Hitman on 16 April 2014, 02:09:25 PM
Alex;
Your figures look awesome. I am still waiting for the weather to warm up enough to get mine spray primed. Can you believe it...it snowed again yesterday and we set another record low for April 15th. Looking forward to getting my hands on the new figures as well.
Regards,
Hitman
 8)
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: The Gray Ghost on 21 June 2014, 08:00:32 PM
is that second release one set or two?
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Alxbates on 13 July 2014, 05:07:25 AM
is that second release one set or two?

That second set isn't out yet, there were problems with several of the sculpts that make them difficult to cast.

I'll probably do an army deal where if you buy them all you can get them for a discount, but much like the first three, I'll also (primarily) be selling them singly.
Title: Re: Sleestak! Or, "Not-Sleestak", Saleesa... Sssssss
Post by: Alxbates on 08 February 2015, 06:39:53 AM
Not much progress to report, but I was able to have some skulls on plinths cast up - sculpted by Brian Cooke and Tyson Rhody:

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/Alxbates/Library%20of%20Skulls%20by%20Tyson%20and%20Brian%20Cooke_zpsbfshpx1x.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/Alxbates/media/Library%20of%20Skulls%20by%20Tyson%20and%20Brian%20Cooke_zpsbfshpx1x.jpg.html)

The guys armed with weapons are still coming, but there have been some unfortunate delays.

I'll post updates as soon as I have any news!

-Alex