Re: Nozza_uk has some more Jedi

[nozza_uk]

It's the curse of having 3d designers reliving their childhoods! 

In fairness, a lot of my interest comes from an old film and wandering if figures exist for it. Caught "Warlords of Atlantis" the other day and then discovered that someone had designed some figures based on the troops in that film. Similarly, watched "This Island Earth" and as a result I know have Metaluna mutants waiting to be painted. Of course, you start browsing online stores and it's very easy to add items to your shopping cart. Also, 3d printed is reasonably priced, 10 figures costs on average £12.50 + p&p.

The other thing I do is watch certain creators on Patreon and see what's on their pipeline. For example, BigMrTong has created the Revwien from Star Wars, as well as some very familiar looking Jabba the Hutt's human guards.

[nozza_uk]

Warlords of Atlantis is described as a 1978 British adventure science fiction film, where two deep-sea explorers and their crew must survive a master race of beings and monstrous creatures when they discover the fabled city of Atlantis.

I have always had a fondness for this film and was very pleased to have recently seen it again on TV.

Of course, it got me thinking, does anybody do any figures for the film; especially the Atlantean troops? Sure enough, I found Antediluvian Miniatures did a range in metal (including a not Doug McClure) and Big Mr Tong had recreated them in 3D.

I ordered the Big Mr Tong sculpts from a 3D printer and I ordered the 'Warlord' commnader figure from Antediluvian.

[nozza_uk]

One of the most famous Universal monster designs in the history of Hollywood. These aliens featured in the 1955 science fiction film This Island Earth. They once occupied the planet Metaluna and were bred for menial labour.

This Island Earth was one of those 1950s/60s films that got broadcast during the school holidays and that's where I developed my love for all those films.

When I saw that the mutants had been recreated in 3D and were available on Etsy, I jumped at the chance to get some.

[mikedemana]

Suitably creepy! As nostalgic as we can be for our old Hollywood creature features, I think streaming has been a huge boon for flicks based on our gaming interests. Whether current or soon-to-be after viewing!

Mike Demana

[Sunjester]

STOP, please stop. If it's not bad enough that you first introduced me to Mr Big Tong's (very affordable) 3d designs in the first place. Now, just when I convince myself I do not actually need every 20th century movie alien/monster, you post up piccis of painted minis and my resolve melts away, again!

Nice work, keep it coming (my wallet can afford it for now at least!).

[nozza_uk]

STOP, please stop. If it's not bad enough that you first introduced me to Mr Big Tong's (very affordable) 3d designs in the first place. Now, just when I convince myself I do not actually need every 20th century movie alien/monster, you post up piccis of painted minis and my resolve melts away, again!

Nice work, keep it coming (my wallet can afford it for now at least!).

Thanks for the feedback.

There is the problem. If you know where to look, those sculpts are very affordable. One Etsy seller (with discounts) is effectively selling them for a £1 a figure. 3DKingdoms have a 10% Easter sales on at the moment too. Also, it's worth following Mr Big Tong on Patreon (it's free to do so) and you can see what's coming down the line.

[nozza_uk]

The latest expansions for the board game 'Star Trek: Away Missions' introduce the original Enterprise bridge crew to the game.






And finally completed the Next Generation bridge crew.

[nozza_uk]

Again, inspired by the likes of Akula, Oshiro and others, but not having the skill to scratch built things, I bought a couple of scenic items to liven up my table.
This time, some street food kiosks picked up from Etsy.







Just need to find/create some restaurant takeaway clutter to finish them off.

[AKULA]

I like those kiosks a lot - the colour choices are excellent as well 

[nozza_uk]

In the Star Wars game Jedi Survivor, there is a character called Turgle.
Turgle is a male frog-like resident of the planet Koboh. At the moment his species does not have an official name. However, that hasn't stopped anyone from designing 3D versions of the race.

I picked up these 'Smuggler Frogs' from PeakModels on Etsy. Using Turgle as an inspiration for a colour scheme, I now have another gang to populate a galaxy, far, far away.

[Daeothar]

Nice and creative. 

The colourscheme implies they're quite poisonous, so that might be another factor; close combat with these guys might be more dangerous than anticipated.

Also; they won't last a day on the surfacce of Tattooine I reckon... 

[nozza_uk]

The colourscheme implies they're quite poisonous, so that might be another factor; close combat with these guys might be more dangerous than anticipated.

Really like that idea. Might give them the poison trait for a Fistful of Lead.

Also had a go at creating them with an AI tool.

[jhonpog]

I think what I like the most about your thread Nozza is I never know what you're going to post next ha ha there is so much variety

[nozza_uk]

I think what I like the most about your thread Nozza is I never know what you're going to post next ha ha there is so much variety

Hold my beer! 

With the new Star Wars TV series 'The Acolyte' about to be broadcast, I took the opportunity to paint up some 'not' Jedi figures. These are produced by L72 Metal Miniatures. Got to say the service and figures from L72 was fantastic.

First up, this Jedi has the head of Blowfish and is inspired by the Blowfish alien that has appeared in the Dr Who spin-off - Torchwood. I think the design looks at home in the Star Wars universe.



Next up, is a Jedi based on a certain Extra-Terrestrial from a 1980s film. In fact, E.T. is an Asogian and they appeared in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in the Galactic Senate of the Republic. They were inserted into that movie to make good on a promise - after Steven Spielberg included a Yoda cameo and Star Wars toys in E.T., George Lucas promised to include an E.T. cameo in the next Star Wars film he made. So, they're officially Star Wars canon.



Lastly, we have a Jedi based on a Disney alien. Stitch, also known as Experiment 626, is a fictional character from Disney's Lilo & Stitch franchise. A genetically engineered, extraterrestrial life-form resembling a blue koala. Again, Stich doesn't look out of place in the Star Wars universe.

[mikedemana]

Those are great! I actually did not know about the Star Wars - ET connection. Awesome!!

Mike Demana