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Post by aelfwine on Jul 21, 2005 15:03:46 GMT
Just a quick: "oi" in this thread.
I would still love to see these Barbarian raiders.
Something that would make me really happy is a set of moulds - say four - which would combine the "vibe" of the "Fighters," "Barbarians" (1+2) and "Barbarian Raiders" moulds in one Saxon-like group.
The advantage here would be a generic bunch of "rough looking" warriors who could, with a bit of conversion/creative painting become everything from Warriors of Rohan to Vikings, and all poins in between.
Add in some Berserker types and you've got some Celtic types too.
Gavin
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Post by neha on Nov 4, 2005 11:01:30 GMT
just saw newsletter with notice of release of orc/undead and human 32mm moulds for release in jan.....nice wan cheers
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Post by Arturo on Dec 5, 2005 22:09:59 GMT
I'm a new convert to Prince August and am very impressed with the 32mm High Elves moulds. I was looking for an alternative to a certain well known games manufacturers expensive figures and in the 32mm range I've certainly found them! I definately need some Ors and Goblins now and some Riders of Rohan type cavalry would be nice perhaps based on the Riders from the cartoon version of LOTR in the 70's. They were a bit more primitive and barbarian looking than the in the Peter Jackson Films. Please just extend the range everytime I cast a new figure I just think of the cash I'm saving and how huge an army I could build!
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Post by bombadil1963 on Dec 9, 2005 17:37:26 GMT
Hi! New in here! But little experienced in Mithril´s. I´m waiting for some antagonists of the 32mm-High- and Silvan Elves! Might be orcs, some kind of easterlings (first or third age of Middle-Earth) or something else like this. You might make only few of each and try to grow the races´ variety ´til the number and functions of an army is complete. And I desire Men. Men with lower equipment, light-armed warriors, chieftains and priests. Like the archer you had pictured in the newsletters some weeks ago. Contemporaries of the early Saxons and Anglians, reaching the British coasts, (mind this . . .!) first called by the Romans. Dressed in wool and leather with only some iron in their shields, armour and helmets.
What about riders? You could create three or four different moulds for horses and a great variety of riders! For mannish riders you may seat them on saddles, elvish ones on blankets or right on horseback, like despripted by Tolkien.
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Post by Prince August on Dec 12, 2005 16:52:53 GMT
Hi! New in here! But little experienced in Mithril´s. I´m waiting for some antagonists of the 32mm-High- and Silvan Elves! Might be orcs, some kind of easterlings (first or third age of Middle-Earth) or something else like this. You might make only few of each and try to grow the races´ variety ´til the number and functions of an army is complete. And I desire Men. Men with lower equipment, light-armed warriors, chieftains and priests. Like the archer you had pictured in the newsletters some weeks ago. Contemporaries of the early Saxons and Anglians, reaching the British coasts, (mind this . . .!) first called by the Romans. Dressed in wool and leather with only some iron in their shields, armour and helmets. What about riders? You could create three or four different moulds for horses and a great variety of riders! For mannish riders you may seat them on saddles, elvish ones on blankets or right on horseback, like despripted by Tolkien. I have been encouraging more saxons and vikings and it looks like they are on the cards next year. These will be warriors only. No woman, no leaders staring off into the distance, just soldiers doing their best to kill one another. I do not want to revell too much at this stage but I am very excited by the possibilities.
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Post by sharaku on Apr 3, 2006 13:08:57 GMT
I love all of the 25mm fantasy moulds, and am very excited about these new 32mm moulds. They seem like they will integrate smothely into my fantasy wargame armies. I have already poured hordes of 25, but look forward to these new moulds immensly. I will personally buy probably one of every mould if the series is expanded enough as my regular gaming group plays all variety of standard fantasy armies. My first request is for a solid base of Dwarf moulds. I think any fantasy range should include the basics - humans, elves, orcs, and dwarves. Specifically, I'd like to see basic Dwarf warriors with axe, shield, and mail or scale armour; a heavy Dwarf infantry in full plate and shield; Dwarf crossbowmen; and Dwarf with 2-handed axe. Keep up the good work!
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Post by slackandowski on Apr 4, 2006 17:55:33 GMT
undead type of bad guys....I guess wraiths is a start...but maybe like zombies too.
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Post by aelfwine on Apr 5, 2006 23:30:53 GMT
I just hauled the wife to see Beowulf and Grendel last night, and despite its obvious flaws, it would make a good visual basis for a range of 32mm figures.
You could even call them just that: the Beowulf range.
Saxons, Vikings, Geats, Danes, Irish... all beating the living daylights out of each other. That being said, it would be nice to leaven the mix with some civilians and women and children.
Gavin
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Post by Prince August on Apr 6, 2006 10:27:18 GMT
I just hauled the wife to see Beowulf and Grendel last night, and despite its obvious flaws, it would make a good visual basis for a range of 32mm figures. You could even call them just that: the Beowulf range. Saxons, Vikings, Geats, Danes, Irish... all beating the living daylights out of each other. That being said, it would be nice to leaven the mix with some civilians and women and children. Gavin We certainly want to make more viking and saxons fighting and have more planned this year. As far as civilians are concerned I would not add them for a while as we sell 10 times more fighters than civilians usually.
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Post by neha on Apr 11, 2006 9:18:09 GMT
looking forward to the release of the new moulds. i have on eproblem though...in the 32mm elves range there is a mould for a standard bearer and a fellow with a horn. nice to make up your comand unit but thats it how many of these will be needed for an army i ask.in my view they should have been 2 more troop types thus making for a lot more variation in the battle line. after all i believe the mithril range is an excellent source for the one off figures needed for commands and such. cheers
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Post by General Davout on Apr 16, 2006 20:07:31 GMT
I tend to stay with the fighting figures and convert for the once off standard or flag bearers.
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Post by aelfwine on Apr 19, 2006 18:05:18 GMT
I'm being silly and spending all my available money on Mithrils, but as soon as I am burned out on those (give it a month or two) and the new moulds come out, I'll buy the lot.
I know civilians don't sell all that well, but I suspect there is a low level, but large, market out there for them. It's a common complaint that a lot of collectors have. Warriors are great, but dioramas need minis (though one could just buy the Bree set of Mithrils, though).
I'm also looking forward to the pre-cast figures hinted at.
Also, would any of the PA horse moulds be good for using for 25-32mm figures?
Gavin
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Post by Prince August on Apr 20, 2006 9:18:19 GMT
I'm being silly and spending all my available money on Mithrils, but as soon as I am burned out on those (give it a month or two) and the new moulds come out, I'll buy the lot. I know civilians don't sell all that well, but I suspect there is a low level, but large, market out there for them. It's a common complaint that a lot of collectors have. Warriors are great, but dioramas need minis (though one could just buy the Bree set of Mithrils, though). I'm also looking forward to the pre-cast figures hinted at. Also, would any of the PA horse moulds be good for using for 25-32mm figures? Gavin Its not that we do not want to produce civilians, it is just that making molds for them is not very popular. If we made cast figures then people are more inclined to buy them in the small quantities they desire. Buying a mold so you can cast once or twice is not common practice. Yes, by all means, use Mithril's figures to fill in any gaps, we also have some cool 'CH' (CHARACTERS) figures too that could be included too. The Napoleonic 25mm horses might work for scenes but we never tryed it. Has anyone?
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Post by neurodisruptor on Jul 15, 2006 14:46:24 GMT
I am a huge fan of your earlier fantasy range, and the new one is a great step beyond. It seems to me thta most, myself included, are turning to your range as an inexpensive, and entertaining alternative to overpriced pre-cast models on the market for wargaming. When I found this site, I was thrilled at the prospect of mass-pouring a force to be reckoned with on the table top, and immediatelly purchased moulds. My Dwarf army has grown immensely since then and I am looking to expand into more armies. I firmly believe that the best way to start a base in this line is to offer all the standard fantasy "Tolkein" armies first. These have become a staple of almost any fantasy wargame and will be the most sought after. I would love to see elves, orcs, dwarves, undead, 'knightly' humans, and 'barbarian' humans start this off. The choice to do 32 mm is perfect to appeal to the wargammer, since that is the standard for most games now.
Offer the most standard of armaments for each army first, then expand on their ranges later. If a gamer wants to add your moulds to his existing army, these standard troops will provide the bulk of their armies anyways and they will be happy to expand thier hordes cheaply.
I started making my own soldiers as a small kid with my dad's WW2 moulds and am now enjoying it again.
Thanks Price August.
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Post by neha on Jul 27, 2006 14:17:19 GMT
any news on 32mm release dates? cheers
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