Hi All,
Well, it’s been about a year since I launched
Hinterland with the original Princess, the Firing Line and the Unit Builder. I really had no intention of going any further, but it seems that once you start building your own little world, it’s hard to stop. So to celebrate Hinterland’s 1-year birthday, I have new releases. Many of these ideas were based on your opinions, expressed in this thread:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=21472.0First up is Princess Viktoria-Luise, finally mounted:
Everyone was clamoring for mounted figures, and I eventually reached the conclusion that I couldn’t avoid them, and this is sort of a “test” release. The horse is licensed from eBob, while the saddlery and figure are Paul Hicks’ usual quality. It’s hard to see what’s going on around the mane, but she’s holding the bridle in one hand while drawing her sword with the other. I can’t wait to paint this mini.
Next up is Princess Cecilie:
I had really never intended to make this figure. While Princess Viktoria looks badass in her hussar uniform, I always thought Cecilie looked goofy. Nevertheless, you guys demanded her, and here she is. I revised her a little, with her Pickelhaube sitting lower and the addition of a holster, to make her look more imposing. As Plynkes stated in the thread referenced above, now Viktoria has someone to discuss girlie stuff with.
Many contributors to my thread suggested trench raiders, and I had long been thinking about how to do them. I just couldn’t get around the idea of skirts not working in trenches though. With the advent of Cecilie in her new uniform, I decided that I could spin her off into her own little unit of Trench Raiders:
Yup, they’re vicious and armed to the teeth. The image doesn’t show their back, but Paul did a great job sculpting their braids, and they come equipped with all that cool pulpy weaponry.
Finally, and I know this will make some of you cringe, but Pappa Midnight’s zombie thread sort of piqued my interest in zombies, something I’d not been interested in previously. On a whim, I sent off some dollies and hats to Curtis Fell, of Ramshackle Games, and he whipped me up some zombies:
These are a lot better than they look in the pic, but you’ll have to wait until Round 2 or 3 of the upcoming LPL to get a better look at them. I don’t expect to sell a lot of these, but they appeal to my whimsical side.
So please, go buy yourself some Hinterland stuff. You know a woman in uniform is hard to resist.
:
http://hinterlandminiatures.weebly.com/storecart.htmlThe next round of releases will consist of a cavalry pack of three horsewomen and horses (and yes, I’ll be willing to sell the riders without the horses). I’ll also have something of a surprise release coming, although I’ll probably preview it soon just to get some advice from you. Additionally, I’ve been talking to Ian Armstrong about making a suitable VSF’y conveyance for my ladies. I hope he can set aside some time to get started soon.
About prices: When I started Hinterland I did a fair amount of research about army-based miniatures prices. I am proud that the cost of my minis is at or below the average price for Paul Hicks sculpts (and my S&H charge is a bargain if you’re ordering more than two packs). However, that average has been sneaking up, as has the price of minis in general. You all know the reason why; metal prices. Although Hinterland has only been around for a year, my casting costs have already gone up twice. Long story short; I’m gonna have to increase my prices. I’m not sure when, however. Hopefully if I provide lots of warning, you’ll be more understanding when the price rise comes.
That’s all for now. Hey, do me a favor and spread the word, okay?
Jason/Mancha
26 April 2010, 02:09:25 AM