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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: Andrew Rae on March 28, 2014, 12:57:41 PM
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“Our four adventurers stand on the shore of the Windswept Isle, the quest ahead of them made plain by the midden pile of human bones outside the entrance to the Trowie Howe. Locals had spoken of a great evil having taken over the Howe but also of great treasure, reason enough to brave the dank darkness...”
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/adventurers1s_zpsff06d3c4.jpg)
Statuesque Miniatures (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk) is pleased to announce a special Pre-Order Deal (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8798506/sms-statuesque-fantasy-adventurers-pre-order.html) for the first releases from our new Statuesque Fantasy range of heroic adventurers. Featuring all four adventurers – Oorik the Barbarian, Misanter the Elf, Gomeril the Wizard and Lowri Lowrisson the Dwarf – this deal can be had for only £19, a price not to be repeated when the figures are on general release. There are discounts for multiple purchases too!
Unashamedly 'heroic scale', these figures are available with the super special Retro Rectangular resin bases supplied by Zealot Miniatures for that proper dungeoneering look.
Master castings of the figures arrived back with the mould maker on the 28th of March, with delivery of production castings to Statuesque Miniatures expected within 2-4 weeks. The final retail price for the figures, which will be available individually upon general release, has not been set. However, due to the weight and size of the figures, it is safe to say the retail price will be much higher than this Pre-Order Deal (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8798506/sms-statuesque-fantasy-adventurers-pre-order.html). The number of castings for the Pre-Order (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8798506/sms-statuesque-fantasy-adventurers-pre-order.html) is limited and the offer will run only until production castings have been delivered or while stocks last.
Order now so you don't miss out! (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8798506/sms-statuesque-fantasy-adventurers-pre-order.html)
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/bar3s_zps0d0d430a.jpg)
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/elf1s_zpsb0a6850d.jpg)
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/dwarf1s_zps5dcc496f.jpg)
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/wiz3s_zps20db5f34.jpg)
Thanks,
Andrew Rae
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Fantastic I love these
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And pre ordered ;D
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Ordered, been awaiting these, thanks for sharing here.
...first releases from our new Statuesque Fantasy range of heroic adventurers
I was happy to hear first release of fantasy that I almost glossed over the rest of the sentence, more adventurers. Will you be bringing us baddies in this style too?
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Thanks guys! :)
I've put together another one of my moody (read dimly lit!) videos showing the figures in 360-degree-o-rama.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLj6yx26Qlw&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLj6yx26Qlw&feature=youtu.be)
There are also a few comparison pictures to be found HERE (http://www.khorosho-productions.blogspot.co.uk/p/comparison-photos.html) (scoll down for the fantasy figures).
I was happy to hear first release of fantasy that I almost glossed over the rest of the sentence, more adventurers. Will you be bringing us baddies in this style too?
Yup, grand plans though it will all take time. I've got to juggle fantasy, pulp and scifi. But the next adventurer will be a dwarf berzerker (no mohawk!) and after that I'll branch out into some baddies too. I really want to do an evil sorceress... I'm slowly designing some trows (in my world gobliny trolls) to act as enemy grunts but they're a long way off.
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Do you know it's been about 2 or 3 years since I painted a fantasy figure?
(I still have many from before that, obviously, ;D )
I've been following the development of these, (on here and Frothers) and they have such a "nostalgic", cool feeling to them, that I'm actually quite excited to see them released, lol
I guess that means I should pre-order them?
(and paint them, obviously. And maybe even some of the other unpainted fantasy figures languishing in the lead pile...)
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Nice, the video was great
An evil sorceress with a tunic, skull faced, and heads reaching skyward would fit well against this group of heroes. ;)
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you should post this here http://www.yeoldeinn.com/hqforum/index.php
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Curse you Andrew lol , shall place my order in a couple of days; spent my budget for this month...Which is too much as it is,ah well ;)
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I was intrigued but even at 19 pounds, with international shipping that's too stiff for four figures. Good luck though! Shame as I could really use these exact figures, lol.
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I've been looking much forward to these and what a nice little touch using Zealot's retro bases :)
Yup, grand plans though it will all take time. I've got to juggle fantasy, pulp and scifi. But the next adventurer will be a dwarf berzerker (no mohawk!) and after that I'll branch out into some baddies too. I really want to do an evil sorceress... I'm slowly designing some trows (in my world gobliny trolls) to act as enemy grunts but they're a long way off.
Halfling, Andrew - you have to promise making a halfling character to go with them :D
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Pre-ordered, these look superb. I'm going to use these as LOTR characters. Yes we need a few Halflings and your take on the undead. THE CID.
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Also pre-ordered. Now I just need to find an adventure/skirmish game to use them in. Or they might become Talisman characters!
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Fantastic miniatures! :-* :-* :-*
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Just pre-ordered. These are the first fantasy miniatures I've bought at full price, upon release, for around ten years. They just have the perfect balance between nostalgia and contemporary quality... can't wait for them to arrive now!
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Thanks folks. :)
They just have the perfect balance between nostalgia and contemporary quality... can't wait for them to arrive now!
That's what I was aiming for so I'm pleased it seems to have come off. :D
Also pre-ordered. Now I just need to find an adventure/skirmish game to use them in. Or they might become Talisman characters!
I'm going to be using Pulp Alley. It's not fantasy but it definitely is adventure and it's all round awesome and doesn't actually need adapting to different genre. The Brawling rules in PA were what first grabbed me - they give a great swashbuckling feel and let me imagine the to and fro of a sword fight, rather than just rolling to hit/roll to wound. Perfect for fantasy. I need to write up my league list for these four...
@Clam and THE CID: Halflings planned. In fact, one halfling is under way, being worked on alongside bigger figures (since they're wee I don't find them distracting).
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Dare one might say.... the halfling is half done :D
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Just pre-ordered. These are the first fantasy miniatures I've bought at full price, upon release, for around ten years. They just have the perfect balance between nostalgia and contemporary quality... can't wait for them to arrive now!
What he said! Ordered yesterday!
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Sorry but 0 for 4 to my eyes.
Gracias,
Glenn
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I'm going to be using Pulp Alley. It's not fantasy but it definitely is adventure and it's all round awesome and doesn't actually need adapting to different genre. The Brawling rules in PA were what first grabbed me - they give a great swashbuckling feel and let me imagine the to and fro of a sword fight, rather than just rolling to hit/roll to wound. Perfect for fantasy. I need to write up my league list for these four...
I downloaded the quickstart rules. It's probably only in the full ruleset, but how would you handle magic? And could you include undead?
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I downloaded the quickstart rules. It's probably only in the full ruleset, but how would you handle magic? And could you include undead?
The Perilous Island expansions has lots of 'weird' abilities, some of which are great for representing a wizard or necromancer's powers. There's also 'reanimated' and 'mindless'- perfect for undead. :)
I think Dave suggests an extra ability per level for more differentiation between fantasy races.
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Pretty nice, very tempted.
Good use of a "cartoony" style, but not using it as an excuse for poor sculpting or posing. Nice, very alternative, compliment to the rest of your range. They look a treat to paint, even if I'm not sure I could do justice to all those smooth surfaces.
Pretty cool to see an elf who isn't another pretty boy. His expression makes me imagine he barely tolerates his current company :)
Err..... "0 for 4"?
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Pretty nice, very tempted.
Good use of a "cartoony" style, but not using it as an excuse for poor sculpting or posing. Nice, very alternative, compliment to the rest of your range. They look a treat to paint, even if I'm not sure I could do justice to all those smooth surfaces.
Pretty cool to see an elf who isn't another pretty boy. His expression makes me imagine he barely tolerates his current company :)
Thanks! It's been fun to do something totally different from the sci-fi and pulp ranges.
Err..... "0 for 4"?
Don't worry, from the outset I decided that if some people really didn't like the figures, I wouldn't have done my job properly as I wanted other people to really like them too! I hope I've succeeded on that front. :D
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Hi folks,
I thought I'd share this lovely version of Lowri Lowrisson, painted by Andy Wedmore of Belly Miniatures (https://www.facebook.com/Belly.Miniatures). I've commissioned him to paint all four adventurers and I'm very happy with the first results! :)
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/finishedbackandfrontsmall_zpsb188b499.jpg)
There are still a small number of Pre-Order sets of the adventurers available (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8798506/sms-statuesque-fantasy-adventurers-pre-order.html), but they're running out!
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(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/finishedbackandfrontsmall_zpsb188b499.jpg)
Very well done, the red hairs a bit in the cartoon spectrum for my normal color preferences, but this little guy carries it off well.
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Nice brushwork. Mine will be completely different, thinking blonde beard and red and white shield - basically a very short viking. ;)
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Love it, great figure and brushwork, can't wait to get mine. THE CID.
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will these ever be available individually?
I really like the wizard but can't see using the other three
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will these ever be available individually?
I really like the wizard but can't see using the other three
Yup, once the moulds are done and the castings arrive they'll be available individually.
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Mine are Ordered!!!!
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I have also cracked, :D
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Ordered this evening and I've dug out my old HeroQuest stuff. Now to find the missing pieces and strip the horrid paint jobs from the miniatures. I look forward to seeing what creatures you'll come up with, Andrew.
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Awesome painting
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Love the paint job, only thing that bugs me is the black base (my arch nemesis) and the cloak looks a bit too pale/clean for anything that would be in a dungeon. lol
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Great stuff Andrew! I never noticed the Heroquest style bases until it was painted!
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Great stuff Andrew! I never noticed the Heroquest style bases until it was painted!
After seeing them painted, I'm regretting changing my base option.
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After seeing them painted, I'm regretting changing my base option.
Fire me over an email the the statuesque email address (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/g/1181135/contact.html) and I'll change it for you. :)
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Fire me over an email the the statuesque email address (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/g/1181135/contact.html) and I'll change it for you. :)
Done, very big thank you. I wasn't convinced before my rush to order, but keep warming up to them. They really do suit the figures.
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Err..... "0 for 4"?
Yep, none of them pry any of my money out of the wallet.
That doesn't mean these are anything but superior sculpts, just that none of them appeal to me.
But then I have very definite ideas about what I want my fantasy races to look like.
Dwarf/Elf/Goblin/Gnome -
Der Kriegspieler - http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Der_Kriegspielers_Fantastiques_%281000%29
and these Ral Partha - http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Wizards%2C_Warriors_and_Warlocks
E211
Wood Elf, firing bow, in cloak and knee boots
E212
Wood Elf, receiving with spear
E213
Wood Elf, in reserve, with spear
E214
Wood Elf, with sword and shield
E215
Wood Elf Command Group Leader
E215
Wood Elf Command Group Standard
E215
Wood Elf Command Group Musician
E311
Dwarf of the Anvil, in full chainmail, with mattock, striking overhead
E312
Dwarf of the Anvil, in full chainmail, with mattock
E313
Dwarf of the Blue Mountains, swinging axe
E313 v.2
Dwarf of the Blue Mountains, swinging axe
(folded sucoat)
E313 v.3
Dwarf of the Blue Mountains, with spear
(unlisted variant)
E314
Dwarf of the Blue mountains, with two-handed axe
E315a
Dwarf Command Group Hero
E315b
Dwarf Command Group Standard Bearer
E315c
Dwarf Command Group Musician
E611
Goblin of the North, advncing with Spear
E612
Goblin of the North, swinging spiked club
E613
Goblin of the North, firing bow
E621
Goblin of the Night, advancing with scimitar
E622
Goblin of the Night, advancing with axe
E623 v1
Goblin of the Night, with bow
E623 v2
Goblin of the Night, with bow
E624
Goblin of the Night, with spear
E625a
Night Command Group
Standard Bearer
E625b
Night Command Group
Drummer
E625c
Night Command Group
Leader
E631
Goblin of the South, swinging axe
E632
Goblin of the South, with hollow scimitar
E633
Goblin of the South, with spear
E634
Goblin of the South, with two-handed scimitar
E641 / EW641
Wolf Rider of the Night, w/axe, mounted on wolf
E642 / EW642
Wolf Rider of the Night, w/spear & shield, mounted on wolf
E651
Giant Goblin, in heavy armor, with sword
E652
Giant Goblin, in heavy armor, with spear
E653
Giant Goblin, in heavy armor, with halberd
E654
Giant Goblin Archer
and http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Fantasy_Collector_Series
Dwarves
02-031
Dwarf Striking with Spear
02-033
Dwarf with Two-Handed Axe
02-034
Dwarf with Two-Handed Sword
02-035
Dwarf Striking with Axe
02-036
Dwarf Striking with Hammer
02-037
Dwarf Striking with Mattock
02-038
Dwarf with Crossbow
02-039a
Horn Blower
Dwarf Command Group
02-039b
Drummer
Dwarf Command Group
02-039c
Chieftain
Dwarf Command Group
02-039d
Standard Bearer
Dwarf Command Group
plus http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=CS_Line
Dwarves
CS31
Dwarf
Striking with spear
Tom Meier
CS34
Dwarf
with Two-Handed Sword
Tom Meier
CS35
Dwarf
Striking with axe
Tom Meier
CS36
Dwarf
Striking with hammer
Tom Meier
CS37
Dwarf
Striking with mattock
Tom Meier
CS38
Dwarf
with crossbow
Tom Meier
CS38b
(Variation)
Dwarf with crossbow
Tom Meier
CS39a
Dwarf Command Group
Drummer
Tom Meier
CS39b
Dwarf Command Group
Horn Blower
Tom Meier
CS39c
Dwarf Command Group
Standard Bearer
Tom Meier
CS39d
Dwarf Command Group
Chieftain
Tom Meier
and http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Dwarves_%26_Gnomes Lawn/Garden Gnomes - pointed hats:
WL-012
Gnome
WL-027
Gnome sitting on Tree Stump
FA-21
Gnome
FA-22
Gnomess
FA-23a
Gnome Boy Child
FA-23b
Gnome Girl Child
WL-027
Gnome sitting on Tree Stump
WL-012
Gnome
These, while excellent are not likely to fir in with the above.
Just my preferences.
Gracias,
Glenn
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Brilliant characters Andrew! Love 'em! :D
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Sooooo, I'm reading the Warhammer Quest character thread, and thinking about these figures as Hero Quest is 1 of my major uses, but there is another classic inspiration I'd like to incorporate in heroset, so I thought I'd through it out there and hopefully the bait gets a nibble.
The valkyrie. I'd love to see you do one with the character and style of your lot.
(http://kidfenris.com/valgauntlet.png)
(http://www.boingboing.net/images/gauntletII.png)
Just throwin' it out there.
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With respect Booboo, I have just one thing to say to your suggestion.
Nooooooooooooooo, not another bikini clad bimbo wandering the dungeons and highways of the fantasy worlds!
Ahem. :D
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With respect Booboo, I have just one thing to say to your suggestion.
Nooooooooooooooo, not another bikini clad bimbo wandering the dungeons and highways of the fantasy worlds!
Ahem. :D
Oh My Lord, Ditto on steroids for that reaction!
Now, a strong (not weightlifter looking,) fur clad for winter outfit and/or appropriate chain/scale/studded armor female warrior using weapons not the size you would expect to see in a giant's two-handed grip in a single hand would be worth seeing and might even get some of my hard earned cash for work/family safe desk/book shelf decoration. THAT I would spend money on! Especially if I could get some really good painter to paint up brunette or silver grey hair (thinking of my wife's only non-gnome/non-cleric character in young/older ages mode!)
Gracias,
Glenn
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Something tells me getting Andrew Rae to make a female fantasy figure won't be difficult. Have you seen the other figures available from Statuesque Miniatures? These four fantasy dudes may have doubled the number of males available on the whole website.
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I'm actually in a bit of a quandary about how to do female characters for the range. Since these are inspired by old fantasy miniatures as much as anything else, it would make sense to go down the chain mail bikini route, but at the same time, I'm not sure that's what I want to do. I also don't want to do something more 'current' with a girl in leather trousers and an emo haircut as seen in every piece of fantasy concept art.
I'll probably try to do what's appropriate for the character. So, evil sorceress: less clothing (as seen in everything from He-Man to Oglaf), while, say, a battle nun would be more decently attired.
Anyways, Andy Wedmore is continuing his progress with the Adventurers. Here's Gomeril the Wizard!
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/Wiz01s_zps0970dc11.jpg)
Great work by Andy Wedmore again. I love the face! :mrgreen:
And here he is with Lowri, ready for adventure.
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/Wiz02s_zpse25609a1.jpg)
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They look superb! :o
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I'm actually in a bit of a quandary about how to do female characters for the range.<snip>
Not that you should do this but as a thought, look at the idea of a <insert race/species> female then decide how that character would equip herself for combat (planned or spontaneous) then make that figure.
An example that was non-canon was the LOTR movie turning (book) Arwen the Aragorn love interest princess into (movie) Arwen the elven lady willing to draw steel against the ringwraiths. Whatever you think of that change story-wise I found the outfit to be consistent with my perception of Jackson's image of an ad hoc Elven warrior-princess.
Gracias,
Glenn
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I'm actually in a bit of a quandary about how to do female characters for the range. Since these are inspired by old fantasy miniatures as much as anything else, it would make sense to go down the chain mail bikini route, but at the same time, I'm not sure that's what I want to do. I also don't want to do something more 'current' with a girl in leather trousers and an emo haircut as seen in every piece of fantasy concept art.
I'll probably try to do what's appropriate for the character. So, evil sorceress: less clothing (as seen in everything from He-Man to Oglaf), while, say, a battle nun would be more decently attired.
I personally would like to see two witches done, one good one bad, and not X or R rated ones either but your classic pointy hat wearing witch.
maybe the way to go is with "classic" characters.
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I'm struggling to find a thief/rogue character, could easily be a female.
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This has always my idea of a more plausible Red Sonja type ...
(http://www.joethomlinson.com/pics/redsonja.jpg)
(http://www.joethomlinson.com/pics/RedSonja-LoversQuarrel.jpg)
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Very nice, jthomlin, who is the illustrator?
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Beautiful paint jobs, Andrew! :-* :-*
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"RRRAAAARRRRR!" It's Oorik the Barbarian, ready to punch you in the face!
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/Ooriks_zps54f1f871.jpg)
I'm loving seeing what Andy makes of these figures. I think he's got the perfect balance between bright, 'boxed game' paintjobs and a bit of modern grittiness. Couldn't be happier.
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/three_zpse3279bd5.jpg)
Now just the elf to go! :D
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That guy does good brushwork, nice to see them professionally done.
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Oorik - Wow! :o
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That's a really great paint job. I think the barbarian is the weakest figure in the bunch, but this guy looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the elf.
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Here's Misanter the Elf - here to look down on you with disdain and to put an arrow in your eye!
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/Misantersmall_zps881ade8e.jpg)
I love the subtle five o'clock shadow Andy has given him. He's an elf, but he ain't a pretty boy elf.
And here they are all as a group, ready to enter the dungeon:
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/FinalGroupss_zps49b841da.jpg)
I can't wait to see these in person and I'm planning to make a wee display set-up for photography. Something with a dungeon tile and some doors...
I should be receiving production castings soon, after which I'll send out the pre-orders and get the figures on general release.
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Beautiful sculpts. :-* They are ready for action!
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I think the dwarf is similar in style to the old Fantasy Warriors dwarves - which is a good thing in my book.
Not too keen on the barbarian's face, but, heck, it's overall a nice set.
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Not too keen on the barbarian's face, but, heck, it's overall a nice set.
I don't think even his mother could be too keen on his face - he be ugly! :D
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:-* :-* :-*WOW...very impressive PJs! they make your wonderful figures look even better!
Cheers,
Blue
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The barbarian has a very characterful face, beat up and moulded by his lifestyle. He's a bit like a rugby player. ;)
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Statuesque Miniatures (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk) is pleased to announce the full release of our four Fantasy Adventurers!
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/Khorosho-Productions/Adventurers1sc_zpsf802df93.jpg)
Priced from £4.75, Oorik the Barbarian (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8805755/sf001-oorik-the-barbarian.html), Misanter the Elf (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8805758/sf003-misanter-the-elf.html), Gomeril the Wizard (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8805760/sf004-gomeril-the-wizard.html) and Lowri Lowrisson the Dwarf (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8805756/sf002-lowri-lowrisson-the-dwarf.html) are now in stock and available individually or with a discount for purchasing all four characters (http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8798506/sfs1-statuesque-fantasy-adventurers.html). These four heroes will bravely venture into any dungeon in search of gold and glory so head over to the shop and pick them up now.
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My pre-order arrived in the post this morning.
Lovely figures, nice clean casts. I love the retro/modern style of these, :-*
More in this style please.
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Just got mine today also. Great casts - looking forward to more in the range!
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Mine turned up today too (cheers Andrew). Amazing figures, great casts. Really looking forward to seeing where this line goes :-*
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Mine have arrived. Love them - would buy anything from this range!
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Just sent order off
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Mine arrived yesterday, got to say they are the finest figures I've ever had, the parts fit really well, the castings are clean, can't wait to paint them, I hope you do some more dwarves as he's my favourite of the bunch, they fit in nice with gw figures too
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They look amazing painted! :-*
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Thanks for the comments, folks, and I'm glad the pre-orders are arriving safely. :)
Next up will indeed be another dwarf- a berzerker this time. The dwarfs are probably the figures I enjoy the most to work on (perhaps it's because they have the biggest noses?) so eventually I'd like to do enough to have a fully dwarf warband.
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Mine arrived yesterday.
They are great figures, as others have said. They are also some of the cleanest, crispest castings I have ever seen!
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Got mine too, they arrived last week but only picked them up from the post office today. They are fantastic. I am really looking forward to going to town on the paint jobs. Well done, more like these please, and maybe you could drop a few hints about any adversaries you might have in mind?
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Slight threadomancy, cos I didn't want to start a new thread for this - but here's my first painted Statuesque adventurer :)
(http://s25.postimg.org/70n67ksfj/Statuesque_Elf_mobi.jpg)
Fantastic model to paint - hardly any mould lines at all, very crisp detail. He'll be replacing my Warhammer Quest Elf for upcoming adventures.
Best pic I could get with the camera phone - will take some proper pics at some point. I'm actually starting a major dungeoneering project, so I think an project log may be in order when I've made a bit more headway.
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Mate, that's just fantastic!
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Oooh now that is lovely! :-* I particularly like the skin tones.
Hope he does well on the Quest!
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I ordered the four adventurers a few weeks ago and they arrived very quickly and in good condition. Lovely little figures. Very characterful. I hope to see more in this line soon.