Author Topic: (KICKSTARTER) Achtung! Cthulhu 28mm Miniatures Coming (Read 22615 times)

modiphius · « **on:** February 20, 2013, 04:54:36 PM »

For our Achtung! Cthulhu Kickstarter we're planning a stretch goal to unlock a set of 6 Allied Heroes, 6 Nazi Villains and 6 Mythos creatures in 28mm, as forerunners for a much bigger collection of specialist figures
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modiphius/achtung-cthulhu-the-ww2-keepers-and-investigators

Tell me what mythos creatures you'd like to see 're-done' or perhaps WW2 interpretations?

We have our Allied Heroes sorted and I'll be posting some concepts here soon

achab · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2013, 05:28:45 PM »

I vote for some byakhees. There are not many around, while there are plethora of Shoggoths and Deep ones. Maybe some players would appreciate to have hybrids with WWII area weaponry. I don't know what a fire vampire figure would look like, but it is a suitable opponent for any investigator party. I could find some use for nice a flying polyp, too. Other creatures that I can imagine in a weird WWII setting are some chtonians, and Hunting horror. As far as I know, there is no really satisfactory Hound of Tindalos miniature (I don't think it should look to much like a mundane hound).

Penchour · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2013, 05:45:09 PM »

There already are a few good ranges of miniatures directly connected to the mythos (my favourite: http://www.fenrisgames.com/shop.html#!/~/category/id=2202438&offset=0&sort=nameAsc), so I guess giving into ww2 interpretations might be a real benefit: ghouls in nazi outifts, mad germans with stolen Mi-go technology or mutated simian creatures, etc. Hellboy comics got a lot of material that could breed inspiration for those. just, please, no nazi zombies ! There's already plenty of them

Legion1963 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2013, 09:59:15 PM »

The setting of WW2 lends itself perfectly for a Cthulhu style game. There lots of intetesting materiel with historical background to expend on. I just hope it will be original and that the subtlety of true horror that is inherent of the stories Lovecraft wrote will be acknowledged. It seems to me that a lot of the 'alternative reality/history games are becoming more or less the same. There is lots of zombies, the usual supernatural creatures and then the obvious 'weird' technology like walkers. But here's a chance to do it differently. We'll see.

modiphius · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2013, 04:02:06 PM »

We're working on interpretations of Cthulhu mythos creatures that make sense for WW2, plus some very cool allies investigators and nazi villains - definitely aiming to add to what's out there rather than add more of the same!

modiphius · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2013, 08:21:05 PM »

We are running a survey here to see what critter's people fancy if you'd like to join in...
http://www.modiphius.com/achtung-cthulhu-miniatures.html

Password 'ourlasthope'

modiphius · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2013, 06:04:49 PM »

The first our Miniatures range we've been working on, lots more to announce...

dadlamassu · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2013, 06:36:46 PM »

Lovely work.

Is the picture of the casting reversed? If not is it too late to change the coat and belt to fasten on the correct side?

modiphius · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:01:04 AM »

Lol yeah well spotted that's getting fixed :-)

modiphius · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2013, 09:24:02 PM »

Here's the concept for our next hero, Sergeant Brandon Carter, the design includes a separate piece, the tentacle curling it's way up his back...

fastolfrus · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2013, 09:40:48 PM »

Looking good.
Will these be definites or are they going on ks too?

modiphius · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2013, 09:45:12 PM »

We're already sculpting them but they'll be going on kickstarter this month as separate pledges in case you don't want the books

tnjrp · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2013, 07:22:42 AM »

The Professor is a looking concept but...

Quote from: modiphius on February 23, 2013, 04:02:06 PM

We're working on interretations of Cthulhu mythos creatures that make sense for WW2

I mean... Yankee Ghouls in khakis? Soggoths in process of digesting Waffen SS soldiers cf. Soggoths in Bloom? Deep One allies of the Japanese with rising sun armbands?

I've always seen (the best) HPL's creatures as quite period-free, based on the ideas conveyed to me from the stories. Obviously some rare descriptions like the Yuggothians' brain cylinders date them but still.

Giger · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2013, 12:37:39 PM »

I'm wouldn't go for the books however the Nazi villains and mythos creatures in WWII style or very interesting, will probably pledge for them when they show up.

Pulpthulhu · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2013, 02:59:47 PM »

Heh guys - the project looks great will definitely be backing it!

Not specifically mythos related but a WWII monster request - Nazi female werewolves !

Would love to have a matching set to compliment the great female Nazi She-Wolves here:
http://pulpfigures.com/products/view/43
http://pulpfigures.com/products/view/65
http://pulpfigures.com/products/view/44

Think of the surprise as Allied players face up to female Nazis that then transform into san lossing werewolves

thinking torn Nazi uniforms and large hairy transformed beasts...

the following as inspiration:

Tarantino Werewolf Women of the SS trailer:
http://robzombie.com/movies/grindhouse-werewolf-women-of-the-ss/

Werewolf TV (80/90's show)

The Howling:

Dog Soldiers:

failing that some Nazi zombies (Dead Snow):

look forward to it!

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