tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post2820959836251385810..comments2024-03-23T00:48:13.780-07:00Comments on Fantorical: "Our Invasion Force Is Not Yet Complete."Blaxklerichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-60506352003273344312018-04-25T00:08:34.957-07:002018-04-25T00:08:34.957-07:00Thanks Dai. I do try and mix things up a bit, but ...Thanks Dai. I do try and mix things up a bit, but "Doctor Who" is dominating my painting table currently. Couldn't resist with the burrows and badgers mini though :-) Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-20437049809990007692018-04-24T15:28:49.132-07:002018-04-24T15:28:49.132-07:00Lots of fun stuff in this post! More Cybermen is n...Lots of fun stuff in this post! More Cybermen is never a bad thing, the Abzorbalovian looks absolutely bonkers and gross, and Sid is flippin brill. Keep it all coming Simon!Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-39584538167962162692018-04-23T06:57:20.059-07:002018-04-23T06:57:20.059-07:00Cheers Chico. I seem to go in spurts with my "...Cheers Chico. I seem to go in spurts with my "Doctor Who" stuff, and currently its full steam ahead :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-14055777990645384072018-04-23T05:37:03.470-07:002018-04-23T05:37:03.470-07:00While not at all a Dr Who fan (Game or TV) I still...While not at all a Dr Who fan (Game or TV) I still appreciate how much time you have put into your collection of them, tis staggering.Chico Dankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209424634551876747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-44445738730916786002018-04-23T05:21:33.515-07:002018-04-23T05:21:33.515-07:00Thanks very much Joe. I have a few more "Inva...Thanks very much Joe. I have a few more "Invasion" Cybermen to put together before I'm finished with them, and may then at some point do a "Black Tree Design" BatRep. the Abzorbaloff is rather gross, but is a pleasure to paint :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-46800325202903172822018-04-23T04:03:36.679-07:002018-04-23T04:03:36.679-07:00Another great selection of minis (eapecially the a...Another great selection of minis (eapecially the adder, which I can see usable in a lot of games), The Cybernmen force must be quite sizeable (an varied) by now - they 'll be quite an intimidating force on the table I guess.<br />Never heard of the Abzorbalovians (of course) but he looks suitably gross as an alien enemy.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-85275053537805044112018-04-23T02:36:14.456-07:002018-04-23T02:36:14.456-07:00Cheers for your "tuppence worth", Jez; I...Cheers for your "tuppence worth", Jez; I agree entirely. I like all these minis, otherwise I wouldn't currently be painting them. But I wasn't a fan of the Abzorbaloff on the TV screen - in fact I much preferred the Hoix.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-10578366766231916152018-04-23T02:28:52.449-07:002018-04-23T02:28:52.449-07:00I think that both ranges of DW figures have their ...I think that both ranges of DW figures have their good and bad sculpts. Some are TOO accurate, making them look exactly as they appeared on screen, which in some cases means that they're not as visually appealing as they could be. If a particular creature is badly designed, the accuracy of rhe sculpt is kind of irrelevant, as a naff-looking monster will look just as naff in miniature form. The BTD Yeti is a good example of a god design that translates well into a figure. If the source material doesn't appeal, it doesn't matter how good or accurate the sculpt is, you still won't buy it. Just my tuppence worth. Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-84774905748728221542018-04-22T13:25:28.998-07:002018-04-22T13:25:28.998-07:00Thanks Greg. Lots of both "Doctor Who" a...Thanks Greg. Lots of both "Doctor Who" and "Burrows & Badgers" planned for the next few weeks. Fingers crossed it all works out as planned ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-73651271286136722922018-04-22T13:24:44.444-07:002018-04-22T13:24:44.444-07:00Splendid news, Simon, perhaps we could both run a ...Splendid news, Simon, perhaps we could both run a "Burrows & Badgers" blog month in May ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-19743771028914555902018-04-22T13:18:17.639-07:002018-04-22T13:18:17.639-07:00Really nice work all-round here Simon, especially ...Really nice work all-round here Simon, especially on the Adder - I'm really looking forward to more of your "B&B" offerings!The Wargame Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654413349305659155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-66896669987066270452018-04-22T13:16:47.165-07:002018-04-22T13:16:47.165-07:00Awesome to hear I am eagerly awaiting my order. Fi...Awesome to hear I am eagerly awaiting my order. Fingers crossed arrives Monday so I can get started ASAP! Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-8159503158904137472018-04-22T05:12:45.125-07:002018-04-22T05:12:45.125-07:00Cheers Roger. I like the simplicity of "Black...Cheers Roger. I like the simplicity of "Black Tree Design" "Doctor Who" minis, and enjoy painting them as a result. I too didn't like "Love And Monsters" much at all, and you're spot on with all your observations as to where the alien stemmed from.<br /><br />I've not read any of the "Redwall" books, but the "Burrows And Badgers" range is clearly inspired by them, and I'm finding myself increasingly drawn towards painting them :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-69958060071102044062018-04-22T05:06:04.051-07:002018-04-22T05:06:04.051-07:00I do like those Cybermen Simon, as you say they do...I do like those Cybermen Simon, as you say they do have a bit of a "cuddly" look to them (I think it's the big ear muff's. Nice work on the Abzorbalof, though I didn't like his story, wasn't he designed by a child through a Blue Peter competition or something? and did Peter Kays play him in the program, or am I way off here.<br /><br />Star of the post though is that adder, that is a lovely piece and beautifully painted too, this game looks really fun, and reminds me of the "Redwall" series.<br /><br />Great stuff!.<br /><br />Cheers Roger.Dick Garrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653744597413710281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-23269294734371206062018-04-22T04:44:20.254-07:002018-04-22T04:44:20.254-07:00Thanks Undercoat. I've three more of the "...Thanks Undercoat. I've three more of the "Black Tree Design" Cybermen to go before I've finished the box, so expect them to be posted soon. By then the Absorbaloff should be completed too.<br /><br />I'm convinced "Burrows & Badgers" will continue to feature on this blog for the next few weeks to come, as I slowly work my way through my "Salute" Loot ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-82817844261953420402018-04-22T04:25:36.526-07:002018-04-22T04:25:36.526-07:00What a great post with such varied content. You ha...What a great post with such varied content. You have certainly mastered painting metal as the Cybermen look great, good job. The Abzorbalof looks disgusting - the sculpt i mean, and in a good way! The paint job looks great too. Burrows and Badgers! What a great looking game. The rules are simple but effective and the sculpts are awesome. That adder looks awesome, and I am now regretting not getting him. However, I am sure my squirrel knight is more than up to the task of taking him on! Great post, keep it up.Undercoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637716405557886404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-6526642523412626632018-04-22T01:59:27.897-07:002018-04-22T01:59:27.897-07:00Cheers Bryan. I think next month's focus upon ...Cheers Bryan. I think next month's focus upon the "Burrows & Badgers" models will make quite a few people take note of this unusual range and its wonderful sculpts.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-41304239202865015792018-04-22T01:49:27.680-07:002018-04-22T01:49:27.680-07:00A nice selection of figures, Simon. For me the sta...A nice selection of figures, Simon. For me the stand out figure is your Adder - simply wonderful. I could see him being used in a few games.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-39737082773661805652018-04-22T01:37:01.825-07:002018-04-22T01:37:01.825-07:00Thanks Iain. You're spot on that cute (and cud...Thanks Iain. You're spot on that cute (and cuddly) is certainly not something you should be using when describing Cybermen, but the "Black Tree Design" ones strike me as being just that, imho and in a good way :-)<br /><br />The Absorbaloff is very similar to both my Nurgle and slitheen in look, hence I'm replicating their paint-jobs for him, and the Adder Warrior is coming out better than I expected for my first foray into "Burrows & Badgers".Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-57100493915191184572018-04-22T01:28:31.635-07:002018-04-22T01:28:31.635-07:00I'm not sure cute is meant to be used to descr...I'm not sure cute is meant to be used to describe cybermen but okay, they look good, I'm a big fan of BTD. The Absorbaloff looks really good,not a character I'm familiar with,I thought he was some sort of nurgle lesser demon and the adder is fab! Worth doing the eyes they work so well.<br />Best Iaincaveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-64983512804925231482018-04-22T01:13:04.899-07:002018-04-22T01:13:04.899-07:00Ha Hah!! Marvellous news, Simon. That's what t...Ha Hah!! Marvellous news, Simon. That's what this blog is all about - causing others to spend money on miniatures they wouldn't ordinarily buy!! LOL!! :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-59298322960560732722018-04-22T01:03:12.734-07:002018-04-22T01:03:12.734-07:00Nice work Simon! Loving the Adder. I caved and boo...Nice work Simon! Loving the Adder. I caved and book and many figures were purchased. Your fault I'll have you know! Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-15307606412678932342018-04-22T00:51:35.935-07:002018-04-22T00:51:35.935-07:00Cheers Michael. I'm a bit worried about "...Cheers Michael. I'm a bit worried about "Doctor Who" overload as I have a lot of monsters etc planned for the next few weeks as I rattle through my backlog :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-67783759233450487302018-04-22T00:41:49.756-07:002018-04-22T00:41:49.756-07:00I love all of these Simon, fabulous work Sir. I love all of these Simon, fabulous work Sir. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-3980817436792678952018-04-22T00:35:44.278-07:002018-04-22T00:35:44.278-07:00Many thanks Dave. I don't plan on tinkering wi...Many thanks Dave. I don't plan on tinkering with the Abzorbaloff's cane as the hand is a bit delicate for drilling/pinning itself. If it ever snaps then I'll probably just cut away the rest and have him empty handed.<br /><br />I did think about markings on the Adder Warrior but the areas are a little small and its already a rather busy-looking mini, so it'll just be a brown wash, with maybe a hint of green just to separate the scaly flesh from the base...Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.com