NEW Foundry Darkest Africa - Zulus!

[Yankeepedlar01]

£8 for a stamp and a box is taking the piss and I won't reward it, unless I'm really desperate 

But its not 'just' a stamp and a box is it; its also the time it takes someone to process the order, collect the packs, pack and seal the box, address the box, etc. Its all part of business costs. Having seen Bernard, Matt et al at work on orders its just as much work to process one or two pack as it is a dozen.

Now, I agree with you that its a tad dear for one or two packs, but Hordes are usually post free. Buy a copy of 'Battle in Africa' from them and perhaps the whole order is post free?
David

[Bugsda]

But its not 'just' a stamp and a box is it; its also the time it takes someone to process the order, collect the packs, pack and seal the box, address the box, etc. Its all part of business costs. Having seen Bernard, Matt et al at work on orders its just as much work to process one or two pack as it is a dozen

Bernard and Matt must be on fabulous money then, unless they only pack one order a day 

[Plynkes]

I didn't notice these the other day (but then again I walk around with me eyes shut), but an email from Foundry today brought them to my notice. Some real nice character figures...







My Ngoni thread had the lads idly talking about using Copplestone Ngoni as Zulus, now the tables are turned! I'm sorely tempted to use some of these Zulus in my Ngoni force! I have already painted up Darkest Africa musketeers for my Ngoni army, but they're going in the bin now. I want those guys! (even though they are the exact same guys just with some Zulu doodads fixed on) Nice inyanga herbalist and what looks like a sangoma, too. Some nice types I haven't seen depicted much before. I think I need a whole bunch of the dancing girl figure.

[Lowtardog]

They are nice I agree and that dancing girl is straight out of Zulu The Zulu character in the front with headress is spot on for the chap that played Shaka. What I would say is that he is the most natural looking the others seem to have been working out on the old bench press machine, I only mention it as when I painted some DA up in the past I loathed painting them and someone mentioned it on another forum and this is the reason why, the pectorals are too well defined/heavy

[Plynkes]

Can't say I'd ever noticed that. I love the Copplestone/Foundry Darkest Africa. They're my favourite figures ever, and I don't seem to get tired of painting 'em. And many of these are Copplestone sculpts re-done with new Zulu nicknacks, though maybe not all of them, as there are some poses I don't seem to recognise.

[Lowtardog]

Its not a big gripe and that is why I hadnt thought about it before to be honest I think we expect guys with pecs these days (in figures and in the media) and it must be more the normal expectation and easier to sculpt that some one with less definition and convey the brute force of the zulu or other native
I do like that Not Shaka Figure though

[Helen]

Giuys, have you tried Dave Ryan at Caliver books for obtaining your Foundry needs? I'm not sure of his retail costs to the customer, but I'm thinking they would be cheaper than going through Foundry! Just a thought.

Very nice miniatures by the way.

Helen

[Lowtardog]

Giuys, have you tried Dave Ryan at Caliver books for obtaining your Foundry needs? I'm not sure of his retail costs to the customer, but I'm thinking they would be cheaper than going through Foundry! Just a thought.

Very nice miniatures by the way.

Helen

Dave T who does the show circuit in the UK and has a good e-bay shop is worth a try, if you drop him a line he may be able to get something that isnt in the shop too

[Captain Blood]

The outsized pecs are a Copplestone signature, take a look at his ancient Germans for Foundry and some of his Future Wars figures. He goes for the graphic novel-look musculature. He's still my favourite sculptor.

I have to say I think some of these figures are smashing.
I don't care if they've re-used Copplestone's old DA 'dollies' - these look like new figures to me, it's just some of the poses that are a bit familiar. But the new detailing is excellent.
I fear I shan't be able to resist a few packs... And I don't say that lightly about too many figures 

[Yankeepedlar01]

I have to say I think some of these figures are smashing.
I don't care if they've re-used Copplestone's old DA 'dollies' - these look like new figures to me, it's just some of the poses that are a bit familiar. But the new detailing is excellent.

I could n't agree more if I tried! At last, some common sense about sculpting 'new' figures. 

As I said on another site's thread, ALL sculptors/figure manufacturers do this in creating new figures to extend old ranges or to introduce new ones. As an aside, I have seen the British for this new range too, and while they are by a different sculptor I am fairly sure most people will like them too for their character and variety.

Like life, Foundry have moved on post-Perry twins, and our choice is actually extended as a result in our hobby. What's to complain about?
David

[Plynkes]

Who's complaining? My statement that many of them were made from old Copplestone poses was just that, a statement - not a complaint. It won't stop me from buying some. 

[Gluteus Maximus]

Who's complaining? My statement that many of them were made from old Copplestone poses was just that, a statement - not a complaint. It won't stop me from buying some. 

Damn right! Copplestone's sculpts got me into Darkest Africa virtually single-handedly, so having these partially based on his is great news. Mark's figures are marvellous and I agree, even after the 50th Azande, they don't get boring to paint. These Zulus look like they are in almost the same league.

This is fantastic news, as they look like they will fit in perfectly. That's my birthday money spent at next year's Triples, then 

Assuming Dave Thomas or someone else has them in stock, of course 

[Malamute]

This is fantastic news, as they look like they will fit in perfectly. That's my birthday money spent at next year's Triples, then 

Gluteus, Gluteus, Gluteus, you still have to fulfill for that promised order before you can go off and indulge yourself in other shiny new things.....

[Gluteus Maximus]

Gluteus, Gluteus, Gluteus, you still have to fulfill for that promised order before you can go off and indulge yourself in other shiny new things.....

Ah yes, Senor, those shiny things. I'm sorry, I have a brain made of cheesecake. Don't worry, there will be an order 

[Malamute]

Ah yes, Senor, those shiny things. I'm sorry, I have a brain made of cheesecake. Don't worry, there will be an order