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Title: Crooked Dice: The Weed - NOW IN STORE
Post by: uti long smile on August 03, 2015, 04:46:02 PM
Here's a preview of our next release - the mighty and terrible Weed. This vengeful vegetable stands approximately 80mm high and has been sculpted by George Fairlamb. It's a resin cast and was painted by Andrew Taylor.

We can't quite decide on what's the front or back, so answers on postcard please.

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Crooked%20Dice/The%20Weed/11831923_10153542154370879_1424533370_o_zpsz3pxbdiv.jpg) (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/pez47/media/Crooked%20Dice/The%20Weed/11831923_10153542154370879_1424533370_o_zpsz3pxbdiv.jpg.html)

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Crooked%20Dice/The%20Weed/11836933_10153542154560879_601121045_o_zpsi7pmxzq1.jpg) (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/pez47/media/Crooked%20Dice/The%20Weed/11836933_10153542154560879_601121045_o_zpsi7pmxzq1.jpg.html)

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Crooked%20Dice/The%20Weed/7TV2%20PX%20v1-2_zpsjz4eo5en.jpg) (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/pez47/media/Crooked%20Dice/The%20Weed/7TV2%20PX%20v1-2_zpsjz4eo5en.jpg.html)

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Crooked%20Dice/The%20Weed/11837104_10153542143070879_64964814_o_zpsftguxlww.jpg) (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/pez47/media/Crooked%20Dice/The%20Weed/11837104_10153542143070879_64964814_o_zpsftguxlww.jpg.html)

Once we have the office move sorted out we'll make this available - so maybe out later this month if everything goes to plan.
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Vanvlak on August 03, 2015, 04:52:39 PM
The first pic depicts the front end. It's obvious from the bracket fungi which always grow on the left limbs knee (and never on the right) of viriditas ambulans.
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: YPU on August 03, 2015, 04:57:01 PM
As a Dutchman I can acknowledge that this is what weed looks like.  :D

In all seriousness, looks like great for pulp games!
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Elk101 on August 03, 2015, 05:06:38 PM
Wow!  That's impressive. It reminds me of the plant mutant in the latest version of Youthful Genetically -altered Shinobi Semi-Aquatic Reptiles.
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Steve F on August 03, 2015, 05:53:11 PM
Will Bill and Ben follow?

Weeeeeeeed!
Flubba-lubba-lubba.

Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: uti long smile on August 03, 2015, 05:58:58 PM
The first pic depicts the front end. It's obvious from the bracket fungi which always grow on the left limbs knee (and never on the right) of viriditas ambulans.

A No-Prize is coming your way!
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Vanvlak on August 03, 2015, 06:10:23 PM
A No-Prize is coming your way!
Yay, always knew my botanical interests would one day come in handy  >:D
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: fastolfrus on August 03, 2015, 06:40:52 PM
Aren't they both side views?
The long tentacle type pieces are not arms, it's a trunk and a tail - like an elephant.
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: blackstone on August 03, 2015, 07:15:26 PM
Nice that! :)
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: The_Beast on August 03, 2015, 08:10:18 PM
Aren't they both side views?
The long tentacle type pieces are not arms, it's a trunk and a tail - like an elephant.

No, no, no, Vanvlak is obviously confused by the scabbug that only LOOKS like bracket fungi. See, you can tell it's the other way by the manner of its leaning back to look upwards. These 'fellows' really love to bask in the moonlight.

Tentacles, indeed. *harrumph*

Doug
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Momotaro on August 03, 2015, 08:18:39 PM
Front and back are animal concepts.  Down with our heterotrophic oppressors!

Oh - nice model!
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: The_Beast on August 03, 2015, 08:35:52 PM
Front and back are animal concepts.  Down with our heterotrophic oppressors!

Oh - nice model!

My terminal bud hangs in shame.

Doug
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Talysman on August 03, 2015, 10:38:34 PM
Every time I see this, I just think it needs a John Constantine standing next to it :)  Well done, though!
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Argonor on August 03, 2015, 11:05:25 PM
I am thinking if I shouldn't get one for Strange Aeons... and Frostgrave (spring IS coming with the Thaw of the Liche Lord....)  ::)
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Vanvlak on August 04, 2015, 06:57:29 AM
No, no, no, Vanvlak is obviously confused by the scabbug that only LOOKS like bracket fungi. See, you can tell it's the other way by the manner of its leaning back to look upwards. These 'fellows' really love to bask in the moonlight.

Tentacles, indeed. *harrumph*

Doug
Whilst I agree with the tentacular harrumph, I must protest about the scabbug comment. The middle one on the left upper appendage IS a bracket fungus, only the other 4 are scabbugs.

Front and back are animal concepts.  Down with our heterotrophic oppressors!

Oh - nice model!
Speciesist!  ;D
Oh - nice model too  :D :D
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Onebigriver on August 04, 2015, 10:57:37 AM
Love it! So many uses too.  :-*
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: The_Beast on August 04, 2015, 01:37:51 PM
My terminal bud hangs in shame.

Doug

Speciesist!  ;D

Oh, why can't we all just get a lawn!

Quote from: Vanvlak
Oh - nice model too  :D :D

So say we all, AND the fine adherence of paint.

As the man once said, I'll be getting my hat...

Doug
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Hoser on August 05, 2015, 05:48:50 AM
The Return of the Giant Hogweed!
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: BlackWidowPilot on August 05, 2015, 06:16:01 AM
As a Dutchman I can acknowledge that this is what weed looks like.  :D

In all seriousness, looks like great for pulp games!


That is not weed as in harmless and useful Ganja, you mad Dutchman! That's a Weed as in EVIL, DIABOLICAL TEXAS WEED THAT ATE YER LAWN, YER HOUSE PETS, AND JUST NOW CHASED YER WIFE AND KIDS UP ON THE ROOF OF YOUR HOUSE!! lol

It's rather brilliant, actually... reminds me too much of a few of the local flora I had to periodically remove from our HOA-mandated front lawn with a pound of Centex before they could eat one of our dogs.... lol
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: uti long smile on August 05, 2015, 10:42:36 AM
Thanks for all the kind comments gents!
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Redmao on August 05, 2015, 01:45:55 PM
What a fantastic creature!
Would make a great addition to a 50's horror inspired game. The Plant from Planet X!!!
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Commander Roj on August 05, 2015, 06:55:28 PM
Will Bill and Ben follow?

Weeeeeeeed!
Flubba-lubba-lubba.



Maybe not Bill and Ben, but some accompanying Weedlings maybe? I hope that idea takes root!
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: The_Beast on August 07, 2015, 02:46:39 PM
Given the tone of the conversation so far, not Bill and Ben, but Bill and Ted?

Doug
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: FramFramson on August 07, 2015, 07:35:12 PM
I came into this thread and...

...dude, what was I just saying?
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: uti long smile on August 07, 2015, 08:37:27 PM
I came into this thread and...

...dude, what was I just saying?

"...and then?"
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Steve F on August 08, 2015, 10:29:19 AM
I hate to think what kind of resin you'd want it cast in.
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Vongoosewink on August 13, 2015, 11:44:58 PM
OooOoo!  I need one of those! :)
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: Argonor on August 14, 2015, 12:47:57 AM
I just found two of my (possibly) three 'Fen Beasts) from GW. I think they would make nice companions for this one...  lol
Title: Re: Crooked Dice: The Weed
Post by: uti long smile on August 17, 2015, 10:01:27 AM
AVAILABLE IN STORE NOW!

Lumbering from the bottom of your garden and into the webstore is this monstrous vegetable titan! Sculpted by gribbly genius George Fairlamb, this carnivorous plant stands 90mm tall. We’ve a limited stock available (but more on the way), so grab it while you can!

http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/the-weed/