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Title: North Pole Project - 12 December - Santa's house and more - last(?) update
Post by: dadlamassu on February 13, 2015, 02:49:22 PM: Some 28mm figures for various games that my grandchildren and I will be playing later this year. Ideas for additions to the armies are welcome.

Looking at these photos I see that my eyesight and painting skill seem to be departing and I am nowhere near as good as I used to be. They are fine using the 1 metre rule.

Flags, standards and heraldry to follow.

The army of Santa Claus/Father Christmas will be themed around red and green (mainly)

The Christmas Game
The Claus Family
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5846.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5846.jpg.html)

The Claus family retainers and workshop staff
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5866.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5866.jpg.html)

Santa's Elf militia
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5864.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5864.jpg.html)

Santa's ally - Snow white and her 7 dwarfs
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5865.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5865.jpg.html)

The army of Jack Frost and the Frost Princess (I'll probably think up a better name later) will be in the cold colours of blues, white ad grey.

The Frost Princess and the Frost Goblin Thief
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5859.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5859.jpg.html)

Frost Goblin archers
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5858.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5858.jpg.html)

Frost Goblin polearms
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5862.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5862.jpg.html)

Frost Goblin swords
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5860.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5860.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: DeafNala on February 13, 2015, 04:31:07 PM: UBERCOOL STUFF! As some one who is drifting into Twisted faerie Tales myself, your creations have an appreciative audience in moi. They are all SPLENDID little pieces, but the Santa with bazooka, & Snow White are especially so. GREAT & INSPIRING WORK!
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: Jevenkah on February 13, 2015, 05:01:34 PM: Imaginative and fun idea! I love the army themes. Maybe a snowmonster such as the Bumble from the Rudolph stop-motion shows?

Sound like the games will be a great time, looking forward to more,
Jevenkah
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: FramFramson on February 13, 2015, 05:56:05 PM: Haha, oh this is brilliant! lol
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: dadlamassu on February 13, 2015, 06:54:09 PM: Quote from: Jevenkah on February 13, 2015, 05:01:34 PM
Maybe a snowmonster such as the Bumble from the Rudolph stop-motion shows?

Now that I am aware of him I'll keep a lookout for a suitable toy.

Thanks.
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: dadlamassu on February 13, 2015, 06:56:35 PM: Quote from: DeafNala on February 13, 2015, 04:31:07 PM
but the Santa with bazooka, & Snow White are especially so. GREAT & INSPIRING WORK!

I have painted the bazooka in the style of a chocolate Yule Log cake just for fun.

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dABSYJR5Uqw/Syb6UwtnpYI/AAAAAAAAA7U/aENVkQ9Wxxg/Christmas%20yule%20log%20cake_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: von Lucky on February 13, 2015, 08:35:07 PM: Lovely stuff - I'm on a similar journey too.
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: Ensign Madcap on February 14, 2015, 09:37:27 AM: Excellent work there....and some really nice old figures from Ral Partha. Nice to see some Irregular Dwarfs as well, an unsung manufacturer IMO.
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: Sardoo on February 14, 2015, 11:40:34 PM: Outstanding work! :o
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: DeafNala on February 15, 2015, 12:11:42 AM: Quote from: dadlamassu on February 13, 2015, 06:56:35 PM
I have painted the bazooka in the style of a chocolate Yule Log cake just for fun.

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dABSYJR5Uqw/Syb6UwtnpYI/AAAAAAAAA7U/aENVkQ9Wxxg/Christmas%20yule%20log%20cake_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800)

Now that is a GREAT IDEA. How was the Chocolate Yule Log Cake? It looks WONDERFUL!
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: Doomsdave on February 15, 2015, 12:49:30 AM: Very cool idea! I like the color choices you made for the ice baddies. Will watch this thread.
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: religon on February 22, 2015, 08:37:07 PM: Very creative. This December I was working on a similar game I'm planning, Wadda Ya Know Eskimo. One thing that improved my presentation was consciously keeping greens and browns off the bases and terrain. I only used the whites, blues and grays like your goblin foes. It really made for an icy appearance on the table.

Another fun faction might be Cobblestone Inuit. My game includes a lot of polar bears and polar bear chariots. Huskies. Converted Arctic sleds. A Yeti or two. Winter Wolves... the old D&D plastics. My main building is an oversized igloo. I have a Reaper sled in 28mm with Sophie driving. I have yet to convert it, but it obviously could be Santa's war wagon. An idea I am considering is the Reaper Bones Cthulhu with a Santa cap breaking up through the ice. Frozen Cpt. America? (HeroClix cast in resin.) A Soviet periscope with Mulder and Sculley popping out? ...I have seen the figures, but not sure where.
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 23, 2015, 02:12:23 AM: I agree, love the bazooka!

Have you seen the evil snowmen from Blue Moon? https://www.bluemoonmanufacturing.com/index.php?cat_id=64
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: DowVooVoo on February 23, 2015, 03:40:51 AM: very nice!!!
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: dadlamassu on February 25, 2015, 06:20:31 PM: Quote from: ZeroTwentythree on February 23, 2015, 02:12:23 AM
I agree, love the bazooka!
Have you seen the evil snowmen from Blue Moon? https://www.bluemoonmanufacturing.com/index.php?cat_id=64

Yes I've seen them but cannot find a supplier in UK. The cost from USA is prohibitive.
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: dadlamassu on February 25, 2015, 06:25:40 PM: Quote from: religon on February 22, 2015, 08:37:07 PM
Very creative. This December I was working on a similar game I'm planning, Wadda Ya Know Eskimo. One thing that improved my presentation was consciously keeping greens and browns off the bases and terrain. I only used the whites, blues and grays like your goblin foes. It really made for an icy appearance on the table.

Another fun faction might be Cobblestone Inuit. My game includes a lot of polar bears and polar bear chariots. Huskies. Converted Arctic sleds. A Yeti or two. Winter Wolves... the old D&D plastics. My main building is an oversized igloo. I have a Reaper sled in 28mm with Sophie driving. I have yet to convert it, but it obviously could be Santa's war wagon. An idea I am considering is the Reaper Bones Cthulhu with a Santa cap breaking up through the ice. Frozen Cpt. America? (HeroClix cast in resin.) A Soviet periscope with Mulder and Sculley popping out? ...I have seen the figures, but not sure where.

Excellent ideas - the only reason they have green bases (just now) is that I've not decided on the final "battleground" yet - it may be white (a sheet over my table) or they may have to fight on my green table.

Painted these and so might fit them in

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Scooby%20Doo/DSCF5853.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Scooby%20Doo/DSCF5853.jpg.html)

or even

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Scooby%20Doo/DSCF5852.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Scooby%20Doo/DSCF5852.jpg.html)

The mystery machine is being worked on!
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Scooby Doo & kids on Page 2
Post by: von Lucky on February 26, 2015, 12:09:59 PM: On a side note, the other day I googled "zombie gingerbread men" for no reason at all.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Scooby Doo & kids on Page 2
Post by: dadlamassu on February 26, 2015, 03:25:59 PM: Quote from: von Lucky on February 26, 2015, 12:09:59 PM
On a side note, the other day I googled "zombie gingerbread men" for no reason at all.

I just did as well - strange indeed. But then I have some gingerbread men figures hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Would they go around moaning "Icing, icing ........"
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: pierrebi on February 26, 2015, 03:37:27 PM: Quote from: DeafNala on February 13, 2015, 04:31:07 PM
Snow White

who makes the miniature?
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: dadlamassu on February 26, 2015, 04:43:33 PM: Quote from: pierrebi on February 26, 2015, 03:37:27 PM
who makes the miniature?

"Snow White" is an old Citadel figure - a witch with cat I think. Had it for years in my Medieval Civilians box.
Title: Re: North Pole Project
Post by: pierrebi on February 27, 2015, 10:07:51 AM: Quote from: dadlamassu on February 26, 2015, 04:43:33 PM
"Snow White" is an old Citadel figure - a witch with cat I think. Had it for years in my Medieval Civilians box.

Thanks ... googlin Citadel witch with cat I founded a "Cinderella": (https://mikemonaco.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/dsc03848.jpg) :D
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Scooby Doo & kids on Page 2
Post by: dadlamassu on March 06, 2015, 05:07:55 PM: The Mystery Machine (a poundland toy from Russia)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Scooby%20Doo/DSCF5886.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Scooby%20Doo/DSCF5886.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Mystery Machine added
Post by: von Lucky on March 06, 2015, 09:07:04 PM: Very cute. The wheels look a little dark/flat.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Mystery Machine added
Post by: dadlamassu on March 06, 2015, 11:07:10 PM: Quote from: von Lucky on March 06, 2015, 09:07:04 PM
Very cute. The wheels look a little dark/flat.

Thanks, hadn't noticed that. Will be rectified soon.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Mystery Machine added
Post by: dadlamassu on April 17, 2015, 10:27:51 PM: My son gave me some figures for Christmas 2013 and I decided to paint them up as a school party from St Intoxicato's School. If anyone has a better name for the school I'm open to suggestions.

The school selected a group of girls and staff to go on a long cultural exchange. "The longer the better," murmured Miss Terchance the spinster Head Mistress as she waved off the most troublesome staff and pupils.

The staff:
Bella Donna the Deputy Head Teacher
Dee Stalker the biology teacher
Carrie Oakey the singing teacher
Rhonda Blokkenbak the gym mistress
Linda Hand the helpful mini-bus driver

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Girls%20School/DSCF5857.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Girls%20School/DSCF5857.jpg.html)

The Upper School
Marsha Larts; Gladys Boise; Barbie Dohll; Helen Highwater; Mary Chase; Rita Booke
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Girls%20School/DSCF5855.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Girls%20School/DSCF5855.jpg.html)

The Lower School
Constance Waring, Iva Webley, Lotta Noize, Katie Pult
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Girls%20School/DSCF5856.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Girls%20School/DSCF5856.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - School trip added
Post by: dadlamassu on April 19, 2015, 11:03:50 AM: Some very small figures found in the bottom of a box have become Santa's tiny elves. These little chaps are not of much fighting value but they are excellent scouts and couriers! (Does anyone know who makes (made) them as I could do with a few more?)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5989.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5989.jpg.html)

A couple of characters - Zorter Notiunnize with his Yule Log Book of all the naughty and nice girls and boys and Puppy Furlife the dog handler.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5986.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5986.jpg.html)

Three Christmas guards - Krizmuz Bohniz, Krizmuz Khard and Krizmuz Ohliday
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5985.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5985.jpg.html)

Another unit of Santa's Elves
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5984.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5984.jpg.html)

Goldiloks and her three bears
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5983.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5983.jpg.html)

Little Red Riding Hood and her Big Bad Wolves
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5982.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5982.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - More elves, characters, Goldiloks added
Post by: Little Odo on April 20, 2015, 08:21:44 AM: Great imagination and a wonderful use of minis.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - More elves, characters, Goldiloks added
Post by: HerbyF on April 21, 2015, 06:30:54 AM: (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5989.jpg.html) The three shorter elves look like they might be some old Minifigs strip figures, either from their old fantasy range(gnomes?) or from a 15mm range.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - More elves, characters, Goldiloks added
Post by: von Lucky on April 21, 2015, 08:47:09 AM: Lovely additions, you're inspiring me (planning!).
Title: Re: North Pole Project - More elves, characters, Goldiloks added
Post by: dadlamassu on May 03, 2015, 03:50:11 PM: Quote from: HerbyF on April 21, 2015, 06:30:54 AM
(http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5989.jpg.html) The three shorter elves look like they might be some old Minifigs strip figures, either from their old fantasy range(gnomes?) or from a 15mm range.

They may well be Minifigs - they have that sort of look.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - More elves, characters, Goldiloks added
Post by: Steam Flunky on May 04, 2015, 03:13:57 PM: This is a serious hobby and you are being very silly! Please stop straight away. ;)

p.s. The St Trinians 6th form girls will catch cold at the north pole dressed like that.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Billy Goats Gruff, Ugly Troll and more
Post by: dadlamassu on May 16, 2015, 12:23:16 PM: Quote from: Steam Flunky on May 04, 2015, 03:13:57 PM
This is a serious hobby and you are being very silly! Please stop straight away. ;)

Silly? Moi? Ok - I'll stop when I grow up. But for now ...

The Three Billy Goats Gruff and the Ugly Troll (fol-di-rol) - I know they are actually ram headed figures but they were the closest that the lead pile could offer. They might get replaced by suitable goat headed figures later on.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5998.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF5998.jpg.html)

The Wicked Witch of the West (with Ruby Slippers)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6002.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6002.jpg.html)

Some Icy Hobgoblins
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6001.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6001.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Santa's Militia, Glacial Grenadiers and more added
Post by: dadlamassu on July 16, 2015, 11:20:51 AM: A friend sent me a box of figures for the "Great North Pole War". They are tree decorations, cake toppers and the like.

The Santa Militia - All of the chaps who are "Santa's Helpers" in stores at Christmas undergo a training regime that includes a call up liability to defend the workshop in an emergency. And here they are!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6010.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6010.jpg.html)

The Santa Grenadiers. After a few years in the militia the very best are selected to join the Grenadiers. "Company will Arm Presents .... ARM .... PRESENTS ... Prepare to throw ... At 30 yards .... THROW!"
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6009.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6009.jpg.html)

Not to be outdone Jack Frost has raised (rolled up?) his own Glacial Grenadiers selected from the most cold hearted of his followers.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6006.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6006.jpg.html)

Frigid Frosty and the Freezers. Music plays a significant part in warfare and Jack Frost is understands this. He has formed a band to combat the musical advantage of Santa's forces' carol singers.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6005.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6005.jpg.html)

The Chilly Blocks are small snowmen who act as shields for other forces. (cup cake toppers the old Minifig is for size only)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6007.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6007.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Santa's Militia, Glacial Grenadiers and more added
Post by: Michi on July 16, 2015, 11:31:33 AM: Inspirational, most inspirational, my dear Alan. That´s a jolly good idea, although the lack of different poses make them look a bit uniform - but hey, it´s a army, isn´t it?! :D
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Billy Goats Gruff, Ugly Troll and more
Post by: DeafNala on July 16, 2015, 01:20:44 PM: Quote from: dadlamassu on May 16, 2015, 12:23:16 PM
Silly? Moi? Ok - I'll stop when I grow up.

DON"T DO IT! Grown ups are by definition unimaginative & boring. Your approach to gaming is refreshingly imaginative...may you stay forever young.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Santa's Militia, Glacial Grenadiers and more added
Post by: nervisfr on July 18, 2015, 07:44:46 AM: Excellent topic !

Keep going and don't stop your imaginative search for good stuff to add to your project !

lol

By now, i go back to my workbench where i have some 28 eskimos waiting me for a new job, after reading your very good topic .

Cheers
Eric
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Santa's Militia, Glacial Grenadiers and more added
Post by: blackstone on July 18, 2015, 11:19:45 AM: Fun stuff! It was great seeing those Ral Partha goblins painted in the frosty colours and the scooby gang looks excellent! :)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Jack Frost, bakers, the BOOK,
Post by: dadlamassu on September 04, 2015, 08:09:18 PM: Some reinforcements.

Jack Frost leads the forces against Santa Claus hoping to freeze the warm goodwill of the season.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6244%20Jack%20Frost.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6244%20Jack%20Frost.jpg.html)

The Snow Beast is one Jack Frost's main lieutenants
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6243%20Yeti%20King.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6243%20Yeti%20King.jpg.html)

The BOOK! This book contains the lists of the naughty and nice children. Jack Frost wants it so that he can recruit all the naughty children into his army with promises of looted presents from the toy factory. He sent in a spy. Unfortunately for Jack the spy was a naughty child (now a goblin) that did not go to school, did not do his home work and so cannot read.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6253%20Book%20and%20confused%20goblin.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6253%20Book%20and%20confused%20goblin.jpg.html)

On Santa's side the bakers are preparing for war their ovens are kept red hot. Santa is looking for a field bakery so that casualties can be replaced.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6249%20Chefs.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6249%20Chefs.jpg.html)

Their first regiment of Gingerbread men is forming up. The ovens will be busy.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6252%20Gingerbread%20men.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6252%20Gingerbread%20men.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Santa's Militia, Glacial Grenadiers and more added
Post by: otherworld on September 04, 2015, 09:26:52 PM: You are a complete nutter! lol
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Jack Frost, Snow beast, The BOOK, and Gingerbread men added
Post by: von Lucky on September 05, 2015, 01:53:45 AM: The latest batch of additions are lovely.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Santa's Militia, Glacial Grenadiers and more added
Post by: dadlamassu on September 05, 2015, 07:26:44 AM: Quote from: otherworld on September 04, 2015, 09:26:52 PM
You are a complete nutter! lol

Thanks. Much appreciated!
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, ogres, north wind and more added
Post by: dadlamassu on November 13, 2015, 05:34:06 PM: Some reinforcements for both sides (but mostly the cold warriors!)

The North Wind doth blow
And we shall have snow
This spirit roars around the town blowing the chimney pots down.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6245%20North%20Wind.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6245%20North%20Wind.jpg.html)

Storm Giant tend to be reclusive, preferring to dwell along remote coastlines or on tropical islands in winter unless called by Santa Claus. They are quick to anger in the face of Jack Frost and the Ice Queen's assaults.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6246%20Frost%20Giant.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6246%20Frost%20Giant.jpg.html)

Cyberian Cyclops
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6247%20Ice%20Cyclops.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6247%20Ice%20Cyclops.jpg.html)

Grey Orcs
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6248%20Grey%20Orcs.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6248%20Grey%20Orcs.jpg.html)

If you go down to the woods today
You're in for a big surprise
For every hero bear that ever there was
Is there together because today's the day
The teddy bears beat your brains out!

Some warrior teddies who are much tougher than they look.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6250%20Teddy%20Bears.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6250%20Teddy%20Bears.jpg.html)

Eizivinger characters
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6254%20Eizivingers%202.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6254%20Eizivingers%202.jpg.html)

Officauld Ogres
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6255%20Two%20Ogres.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6255%20Two%20Ogres.jpg.html)

Ugly Troll who may live under a rickety rackety bridge
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6256%20Ogre.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF6256%20Ogre.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: von Lucky on November 13, 2015, 08:29:19 PM: Some lovely additions. Time for some games with all of them in it?
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: dadlamassu on November 13, 2015, 11:10:06 PM: Quote from: von Lucky on November 13, 2015, 08:29:19 PM
Some lovely additions. Time for some games with all of them in it?

Oh yes - Christmas is coming. And I have some terrain items to do next.

Then WWAAAAAAAARRRRRRR!
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: Steam Flunky on November 14, 2015, 06:10:48 AM: Our club did a similar christmas themed wargame at Crisis in Antwerp in 2005:-
http://www.ths-wargames.de/index2.htm
Great fun. Some of our terrain was edible and you had to eat your way through it.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: dadlamassu on November 14, 2015, 07:40:12 AM: Quote from: Steam Flunky on November 14, 2015, 06:10:48 AM
Our club did a similar christmas themed wargame at Crisis in Antwerp in 2005:-
http://www.ths-wargames.de/index2.htm
Great fun. Some of our terrain was edible and you had to eat your way through it.

Thanks - I found your game and it was among those that I liked and used it for inspiration. I am now writing some simple rules for the game.

I love the idea of edible terrain! Hmmmmmm - Gingerbread house, Pantone hills, Maybe mince pies (pun intended) as special agents?
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: nervisfr on November 14, 2015, 10:08:19 AM: Quote from: Steam Flunky on November 14, 2015, 06:10:48 AM
Our club did a similar christmas themed wargame at Crisis in Antwerp in 2005:-
http://www.ths-wargames.de/index2.htm
Great fun. Some of our terrain was edible and you had to eat your way through it.

Yes, i saw it at Crisis, and it was Great !

Very fun with your eatable terrain.

Eric
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: DeafNala on November 14, 2015, 12:42:58 PM: UBERCOOL ADDITIONS! The Bakers & the Ginger Bread Boys are my favorite, but all are SPLENDIDLY DONE!
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: Cherno on November 14, 2015, 01:06:27 PM: These two links are the only ones still working from my collection of "Christmas Wars" bookmarks, way back when I planned to do such a project:

http://www.wargamessupplydump.co.uk/santa_claus_wars.htm
http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=93153

Two Hour Wargames also had a free and funny mini-ruleset that was titled Christmas Wars IIRC. Sadly, it's no longer available.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: von Lucky on November 14, 2015, 08:44:30 PM: Cherno - the Two Houir Wargames rules were a tie-in to the Wargames Supply Dump range. I have those rules.

However, I did a Google search and found they're probably going to be released again (but as an add-on to 'Chain Recation 3.0', not 'Chain Reaction 2.0'), as the file has already been uploaded to the Two Hour Wargames site:
http://site.twohourwargames.com/CR3SantaClausWars.pdf

'Chain Reaction 2015' (which I guess is version 3.0?) is also available on the site, you just need to go through a shopping process (so enter whatever contact details you wish):
http://www.twohourwargames.com/free.html

I have everything from Wargames Supply Dump (I built the required terrain this year during the Build Something process) - so I too should get going with this. It's mid November already!
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: dadlamassu on November 14, 2015, 09:32:40 PM: Quote from: Cherno on November 14, 2015, 01:06:27 PM
These two links are the only ones still working from my collection of "Christmas Wars" bookmarks, way back when I planned to do such a project:

http://www.wargamessupplydump.co.uk/santa_claus_wars.htm
http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=93153

Two Hour Wargames also had a free and funny mini-ruleset that was titled Christmas Wars IIRC. Sadly, it's no longer available.

Many thanks - the first link I had already but the second was new to me.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - Teddy Bears, Ogres, North Wind and more added
Post by: dadlamassu on December 06, 2015, 11:49:12 AM: Some more additions

These monsters from my Doctor Who collection have been repainted to become Snawmehn
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/Snawmehn.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/Snawmehn.jpg.html)

Ice Hawks provide scouting and light attacks for Jack Frost's army (e-bay purchase)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7754.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7754.jpg.html)

Santa's call for help was received by Captain Mulled Wyne and the Walnut on Sea volunteers of the Special Elf Service reported for duty (Hasslefree Frigures)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/Santas%20elf%20Dads%20Army.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/Santas%20elf%20Dads%20Army.jpg.html)

The field bakery - I found this device in a charity shop and thought "Useful" and SWBO sighed! It has a spring loaded catapult device on it so it will be a combined bakery and Christmas Pudding hurler.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7759.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7759.jpg.html)

Santa's transport made from card pulled by toy deer (from Charity shop).
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/Santas%20sleigh.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/Santas%20sleigh.jpg.html)

And a hero appeared to reinforce Santa's army - found in the lead mountain!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/Snoopy.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/Snoopy.jpg.html)

Jack Frost's Army
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/Jacks%20Army.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/Jacks%20Army.jpg.html)

Santa's Army
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/Santa%20Army.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/Santa%20Army.jpg.html)

Terrain pieces being worked on!
Title: Re: North Pole Project - 6 December update - Snoopy, Santas Sleigh and more added
Post by: DeafNala on December 06, 2015, 03:13:18 PM: BEAUTIFUL in their own bizarre way! GREAT WORK!
Title: Re: North Pole Project - 6 December update - Snoopy, Santas Sleigh and more added
Post by: von Lucky on December 08, 2015, 07:47:43 PM: All very nice additions - the oppossing armies are impressive!
Title: Re: North Pole Project - 6 December update - Snoopy, Santas Sleigh and more added
Post by: dadlamassu on December 12, 2015, 09:41:14 PM: Santa needs somewhere to live and work - and we need some objectives.

Santa's house is a laser-cut decoration from "The Works" with some painting and the lights switched on (bought after last Christmas for £2)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7747.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7747.jpg.html)

Santa's Elves living quarters - another laser-cut decoration from "The Works" sale for £2
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7749.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7749.jpg.html)

The Workshop (an igloo type building made by a friend "Bezzo") and the Elves dining room
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7755.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7755.jpg.html)

The North Pole itself and some Ruby Trees (North pole is a stirrer and the ruby trees are cut from a Poundland decoration)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7771.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7771.jpg.html)

Some ice spires made by Bezzo and some others made by me from assorted decorations
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/dadlamassu/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7772.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dadlamassu/media/Christmas%20Game/DSCF7772.jpg.html)
Title: Re: North Pole Project - 12 December - Santa's house and more - last(?) update
Post by: Golgotha on December 12, 2015, 11:17:42 PM: Cute project do you perhaps have more details on those Ice Hawks as I would like to get some to use as statues for my elven army.
Title: Re: North Pole Project - 12 December - Santa's house and more - last(?) update
Post by: dadlamassu on December 13, 2015, 11:45:02 AM: Quote from: Golgotha on December 12, 2015, 11:17:42 PM
Cute project do you perhaps have more details on those Ice Hawks as I would like to get some to use as statues for my elven army.

Thanks for the kind words.

Sorry I do not remember where I got the Ice Hawks though grandson called then "Ice Eagle" = "Icicles" so they will get a name change.

I am sure that I saw them in a post here on LAF some time ago along with the figure I use as Jack frost and a snow beast and ordered them. I just cannot find the post or remember where I got them.