tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post4860592818072778512..comments2024-03-29T02:11:52.445-07:00Comments on Fantorical: "Put On The Headsets Or You Will be Dispersed!"Blaxklerichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-38360425370354146002018-03-31T02:04:04.555-07:002018-03-31T02:04:04.555-07:00No worries Greg. The "Crooked Dice" and ...No worries Greg. The "Crooked Dice" and "Black Tree Design" minis work alright together, but the "Warlord Games" ones are slightly too big imho.<br /><br />I'll be paying a lot of attention to "Warlord Games" "Doctor Who" range over the coming months so perhaps I'll have a few tempting models on show to encourage you to start with a whole new scale ;-) Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-11209136033242760042018-03-30T16:34:57.172-07:002018-03-30T16:34:57.172-07:00Thanks Simon - if Sarah Jane Smith is "true&q...Thanks Simon - if Sarah Jane Smith is "true" 28mm, then (alas) the rest of the ranges are too far up the scale-creep ladder to have any appeal for me :-(<br />I'd like to have The Doctor and some of his opponents able to "drop in" in some of my other existing games ;-)<br /><br />Oh, and "mentholated" spirit????<br />Mi spill chickur'z in thu blonk agin!The Wargame Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654413349305659155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-12548276570720704942018-03-29T17:02:56.341-07:002018-03-29T17:02:56.341-07:00Thanks Dai. I rather like the Krotons now they'...Thanks Dai. I rather like the Krotons now they're finished. I don't plan for the Wendigos to join Mr Freeze, but rather give Conan something of a hard-time; I do have some additional minis to add to Mr Freeze's crew though.<br /><br />I'm also tremendously pleased with the "Heroclix" as well you can imagine :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-14123603772262385672018-03-28T14:53:27.055-07:002018-03-28T14:53:27.055-07:00Alright, with the nifty blue crystal effect the Kr...Alright, with the nifty blue crystal effect the Krotons look way better. <br /><br />The Yeti's seem to be fun sculpts regardless of lots of cleanup. More (otherwordly) support for Senor Frio?<br /><br />What a haul of Heroclix! Lucky so and so.Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-59190502047002264352018-03-28T12:30:56.984-07:002018-03-28T12:30:56.984-07:00Indeed it was, Andy :-)Indeed it was, Andy :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-22529754753419530692018-03-28T11:46:20.484-07:002018-03-28T11:46:20.484-07:00What an amazing gift! Brilliant What an amazing gift! Brilliant Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-30929741060675526012018-03-27T12:49:12.702-07:002018-03-27T12:49:12.702-07:00Ha Hah! Cheers Roger. I'm rather pleased with ...Ha Hah! Cheers Roger. I'm rather pleased with the Krotons and tempted to get some more, especially as "Black Tree Design" do one with a hand-weapon...<br /><br />I've already got my "Forgotten Heroes" project ready, and yes it will be "Heroclix", but a few further additions to Mister Freeze's crew ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-77043912948838954762018-03-27T11:08:12.503-07:002018-03-27T11:08:12.503-07:00Those Krotons look "tip top" now Simon, ...Those Krotons look "tip top" now Simon, great work on them, the Wendingos look interesting too Conan should have his hands full with them. But wow ! what a great gift that is a whole lot of Klix'ers I counted at least six Hulks of various hues! so that will be you sorted for "Forgotten heroes" this year then, no excuses now!<br /><br />Cheers Roger.Dick Garrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653744597413710281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-16742445061933551772018-03-27T11:00:44.306-07:002018-03-27T11:00:44.306-07:00I've found a huge stash of "Crocodile Gam...I've found a huge stash of "Crocodile Games" minis, so there may well be more to come in the future ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-52887120068866766942018-03-27T09:46:10.828-07:002018-03-27T09:46:10.828-07:00Ah, but think of all those show special models we ...Ah, but think of all those show special models we have managed to get by me dragging you to certain stalls first. Cough - Red Hood - Cough! Etc....Also, you may just inspire me to paint my Crocodile Games giant hamster!Undercoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637716405557886404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-43380714978163941982018-03-27T08:57:44.341-07:002018-03-27T08:57:44.341-07:00Thanks Undercoat. I'm sure you'll have a g...Thanks Undercoat. I'm sure you'll have a good look through them soon enough. Big fan of "Crocodile Games" myself, with fond memories of being dragged off straight to their stall one year at "Salute" despite having other vendors I wanted to visit first ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-3949529591966016732018-03-27T08:55:55.380-07:002018-03-27T08:55:55.380-07:00LOL Phil. Hopefully most of these beauties will re...LOL Phil. Hopefully most of these beauties will remain on their "Heroclix" bases and feature in a while series of BatReps I now have planned. Only a few will be chopped, re-based and re-painted :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-22941627791928107372018-03-27T08:53:46.311-07:002018-03-27T08:53:46.311-07:00Thanks Joe. I appreciate the Krotons are invariabl...Thanks Joe. I appreciate the Krotons are invariably a case of personal taste, and my enjoyment of them stems back to repeatedly listening to its soundtrack as a young man.<br /><br />I'm pleased with how the Wendigos are turning out, and was simply gobsmacked by the "Heroclix" gift!!Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-53775376233409090792018-03-27T08:50:41.842-07:002018-03-27T08:50:41.842-07:00Not know of Patrick Troughton's awesome advent...Not know of Patrick Troughton's awesome adventure "The Krotons", Michael. Surely it is a dark day indeed at Awdry Towers ;-)<br /><br />I'm delighted you like "Shako", its a tip top read imho :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-45749285320092715022018-03-27T08:49:19.968-07:002018-03-27T08:49:19.968-07:00Thanks Bryan. I'm really hoping to get all my ...Thanks Bryan. I'm really hoping to get all my "D&D" stuff finished this year and get some "Metamorphosis Alpha" and "Gamma World" games in. Fingers crossed.<br /><br />I'm sure over time you've probably very generously gifted me just as many figures, Bryan, if not more, but coming in one box all-at-once was a marvellous experience; and they even kindly supplied a few doubles knowing I;d fancy re-basing/repainting them :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-88954719865379532192018-03-27T08:46:35.406-07:002018-03-27T08:46:35.406-07:00Cheers Jez. Much appreciated. I rather like the Kr...Cheers Jez. Much appreciated. I rather like the Krotons myself too. The Wendigos will primarily be for tackling Conan in some potential snow-laden shenanigans and perhaps "Metamorphosis Alpha". Of course, as I've placed them upon the lipped bases I have based my "Frostgrave" stuff on, then I could use them for that too ;-) Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-22595235815698879652018-03-27T08:39:21.059-07:002018-03-27T08:39:21.059-07:00What a generous gift, congratulations. That Kroton...What a generous gift, congratulations. That Kroton is a weird looking thing, but has turned our nicely. I am intrigued enough to look them up on the interweb. I love those wendigo models. I have a unit of those and a chieftain painted up in my collection so I am keen to see what you do with them. Crocodile games produce some superb minis, and deserve wider recognition and support. Hopefully Wargods of Olympus will come out at some point!Undercoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637716405557886404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-66087744594921096842018-03-27T08:37:59.874-07:002018-03-27T08:37:59.874-07:00Thanks Greg. I'm very grateful as you can imag...Thanks Greg. I'm very grateful as you can imagine. I'm afraid the vast majority of the "Black Tree Design" minis don't compare too well with the "Warlord Games" models - they're a lot smaller. Have a look at this postings scale comparison: http://fantorical.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/silence-later-you-will-be-questioned.html<br /><br />I'd actually have been happier with the black undercoat remaining, Greg, but as I say the person who owned them before clearly changed their mind and 'attacked' them all with a tooth brush :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-40527800158843642952018-03-27T08:34:25.638-07:002018-03-27T08:34:25.638-07:00Cheers Simon. It is indeed a lot of clix. Hope to ...Cheers Simon. It is indeed a lot of clix. Hope to have the Wendigos finished soon(ish) ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-15694614863174361672018-03-27T08:21:44.275-07:002018-03-27T08:21:44.275-07:00So the painting the backlog before buying anymore ...So the painting the backlog before buying anymore toys seems to have been scuppered by our American friends, bless them.Phil Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06828625218031670912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-6917068772871913442018-03-27T06:13:12.098-07:002018-03-27T06:13:12.098-07:00The Kroton is not one of my favourite pieces that ...The Kroton is not one of my favourite pieces that you've produced, not knowing its original form doesn't help stop me thinking it looks like a futuristic vending machine, but I'm betting it looks the part.<br />I'm surprised how the Wendigo look as they're not how I imagine them at all but s they're fantasy they're open to a wide range of interpretation.<br />The donation of that huge collection of clix figures must have been very heaet-warming - an indication to you to keep doing what you're doing! Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-23093985759864832822018-03-27T05:37:49.929-07:002018-03-27T05:37:49.929-07:00I am embarrassed to say that I had not heard of th...I am embarrassed to say that I had not heard of the Kroton before now, but they look mighty fine and my word what a generous gift! In other news my tpb of Shako has arrived and what a joy it is. I was thrilled to find that the final story, White Fury, is the one I remember from 1978 annual and the imagery is still as strong and emotive to this day. Thank you so much for the heads up.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-65059317333576722732018-03-27T01:40:54.606-07:002018-03-27T01:40:54.606-07:00When i saw your Wendigo I immediately thought of &...When i saw your Wendigo I immediately thought of "Dracula's America." I, too, would be interested to know your plans for them.<br />Receiving so many "Heroclix" figures must have felt like Christmas for you. A marvellous gift to be sure.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-78375831211748364732018-03-27T00:47:46.310-07:002018-03-27T00:47:46.310-07:00The thing I like about the Krotons os that they DO...The thing I like about the Krotons os that they DO look like people in costumes, which is one of the things I like about a lot of the sculpts from Black Tree. Nice work on them.<br /><br />And what are you going to use your Wendigo for? Frostgrave? Proxy Morlocks for some time travel shenanigans? Fighting Alpha Flight? Inquiring minds want to know...Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-855546121321065462018-03-26T17:31:04.971-07:002018-03-26T17:31:04.971-07:00Wow! What a fantastic gift from your Brown Baggers...Wow! What a fantastic gift from your Brown Baggers - a really heart warming gesture :-)<br />I'm liking your work on the Krotons, and have to ask, do 28mm mini's look OK on the table alongside the Warlord Games offerings? (I've been meaning to ask for quite a while)<br />As for the Wendigo, if ever you're looking for the BEST thing to use for stripping secondhand mini's, try giving them a short soak in mentholated spirit and then set about 'em with an old toothbrush ;-)The Wargame Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654413349305659155noreply@blogger.com