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Post by Michael O'Brien on Sept 23, 2016 10:06:28 GMT
While the Haradan Mumakil officer gained a clear lead in the 1st round, the runners up are only a handful of votes behind him. Every vote counts so don't leave it until the last minute to take part. This vote is open so you can always see the current status of the vote prior to taking part. As usual, please feel free to add your comments, photos or illustrations to help you encourage people to support your choice, even if you did not support it in the 1st round. Due to the fact that the 1st October weekend is literally the first few days of October, we will extend the vote until Monday as that is the first day I will be available.
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Post by barliman on Sept 23, 2016 16:12:35 GMT
It's (yet) another month where all the finalists would make worthwhile additions to the range, but since it's the first time my Isengard waymark pillar has got as far as round two I have to vote for it!
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Post by wvberghe on Sept 23, 2016 18:25:15 GMT
I am REALY lookiing forward to the Haradan Mumakil officer!
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Post by Luthien Tinuviel on Sept 23, 2016 19:04:37 GMT
Let's Waymark show the way!!!
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Post by mindx2 on Sept 23, 2016 20:06:28 GMT
Another vote for the Mumakil Officer. Would be neat to have it next to my recently acquired Mumak Oliphaunt!
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Post by gandalf1977 on Sept 24, 2016 3:06:02 GMT
4 great choices.
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Post by khador on Sept 25, 2016 11:07:41 GMT
I voted for Isengard waymark pillar because I want to find again architectural pieces in Mithril Range. I dreams to watch in Mithril range Door of Orthanc Tower, Watchers of Cirith Ungol, Portal of Barad Dûr, Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul, Entry of Dunharrow, Stone of Erech, Pillar of Meduseld, etc... I think it would be a great add-on with Mithril figures
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Post by mindx2 on Sept 25, 2016 14:02:16 GMT
I voted for Isengard waymark pillar because I want to find again architectural pieces in Mithril Range. I dreams to watch in Mithril range Door of Orthanc Tower, Watchers of Cirith Ungol, Portal of Barad Dûr, Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul, Entry of Dunharrow, Stone of Erech, Pillar of Meduseld, etc... I think it will be a great add-on with Mithil figures After reading this I changed my vote to the waymark pillar. I agree that having more architectural pieces that clearly originate from Tolkien's work is what the Mithral range could benefit from.
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Post by khador on Sept 25, 2016 14:23:42 GMT
After reading this I changed my vote to the waymark pillar. I agree that having more architectural pieces that clearly originate from Tolkien's work is what the Mithral range could benefit from. Thanks !
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Post by barliman on Sept 25, 2016 15:34:58 GMT
From me too!
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Post by hsf62 on Sept 27, 2016 16:21:56 GMT
Vote 1 and vote 2 for the Isengard waymark pillar!
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Post by Halbarad II. on Sept 27, 2016 20:15:45 GMT
Allright fellows, that "pointy pillar" is so very unique, let's give it a chance! it has my changed vote also I found this picture in MERP module "A spy in Isengard" naturally just another idea, how it could look like
beside that pointing Hand on the Lonely Mountain Map of Thror
LotR THE TWO TOWERS Chapter – VIII The Road to isengard...Suddenly a tall pillar loomed up before them. it was black; and set upon it was a great stone, carved and painted in the likeness of a long White Hand.Its finger pointed north. ...... Now Gandalf rode to the great pillar of the Hand, and passed it; and as he did so the Riders saw to their wonder that the Hand appeared no longer white. It was stained as with dried blood; and looking closer they perceived that its nails were red. ...
if that is not full of foreboding, I don't know...
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Post by barliman on Sept 27, 2016 20:59:13 GMT
It would appear there has been another defection from the Haradan camp in the course of the day.
Thanks for championing my "pointy pillar" so vigorously, Masters Khador and Halbarad! But there are still six days to go. The race is not yet run (or won).
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Post by Halbarad II. on Sept 27, 2016 21:03:19 GMT
Yeah but I'm sure the Mumak officer will be resuggested (and the other both suggestions also! ) and the pillar is indeed very special.
just want to help.
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Post by khador on Sept 28, 2016 17:16:41 GMT
It would appear there has been another defection from the Haradan camp in the course of the day. Thanks for championing my "pointy pillar" so vigorously, Masters Khador and Halbarad! But there are still six days to go. The race is not yet run (or won). Yes, we must be cautious with this race (Jean de la Fontaine said it with the Hare and the Tortoise...). However, your pillar has already left its mark on Fellowship members and you have, Master Barliman, opened a door onto a new era of Mithril Architectural pieces !! Go for the Pillar and all coming architectural pieces !!!!
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Post by Halbarad II. on Sept 29, 2016 14:59:06 GMT
The Stone of Erech whould not be neccessary in the mithril range: its easy to get a acrylic bauble or ball of fitting size in a craft-shop, painting it from the inside to look like a stone or sort giant Palantir and place it half-buried into a grassy base ) Aragorn with the summoning horn for that scene whould be of more interrest, or more of the Oathbreakers...
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Post by barliman on Sept 29, 2016 16:34:07 GMT
One of the Watchers of Cirith Ungol is something I'd really like to see - I think it's been suggested before, at least once (by me maybe? I can't remember - it was a while ago). But we shall see.
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Post by Halbarad II. on Sept 29, 2016 18:24:21 GMT
Yes that was me with the Silent Watcher suggestion
a long time ago but it was cancelled then because it was mistaken as the Watcher in the Water at the Moria-West-Gate, which one is too big an in any case a vignette theme
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Post by barliman on Sept 29, 2016 19:55:21 GMT
Ah yes, I remember that occurring, now that you mention it. It would be well worth suggesting it again!
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Post by hsf62 on Sept 29, 2016 21:32:12 GMT
Its done! The Isengard waymark pillar made it.
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Post by mindx2 on Sept 29, 2016 21:57:01 GMT
Its done! The Isengard waymark pillar made it. There are still 3 more days of voting to go...
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Post by barliman on Sept 30, 2016 7:13:37 GMT
Its done! The Isengard waymark pillar made it. Not yet it hasn't - poll closes midnight 2 October.
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Post by barliman on Sept 30, 2016 7:16:47 GMT
Ah, just noticed Master Mindx2 has already pointed that out (the post was at the top of the next page, and I didn't notice it....)
In Bree we call pronouncing victory before it's been achieved "Counting your chickens before they're hatched". There's even an MS figure (MS604) commemorating such an event.
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Post by maenas on Sept 30, 2016 11:06:20 GMT
I was willing to vote for Gildor, but he should wait for another time since Khador arguments convinced me. I completely agreed with him, so I finally voted for the pillar.
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Post by Axel on Sept 30, 2016 11:51:39 GMT
Its probably a bit unlucky coming from me, as the suggestion coming second is mine, but...
I do not think that this line (Mithril Fellowship) is in any way suited to create architecture. A human sized pillar, or waymark, or door, is usually not worth what Mithril has to take for its creations - a line of resin pieces would be much more suited to create unique items in a size that exceed the volume of a human body.
The last time I argued this way was with the "westdoor of Moria" - it won by the slightes margin, and ultimately was never made (also vs my suggestion, so a mounted M16 was never made for it).
I usually have all Mithril releases on autobuy, but this really needs to be good - not just a hand on a pillar (something I can cut off from a 70mm toy soldiers that costs me 30cent and mount upon a rod). Just had to say this...
If you feel itchy about this I can withdraw the Mumakil officer and let Frerin or Gildor take over.
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Post by hsf62 on Sept 30, 2016 14:24:57 GMT
Its done! The Isengard waymark pillar made it. There are still 3 more days of voting to go... More time for voting, yes , but not more ppl to vote!
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Post by barliman on Sept 30, 2016 14:41:08 GMT
You're probably right, Master Holger. But "many a slip 'twixt cup and lip", as we say in the Prancing Pony (especially on Friday nights when people have "had a few"!).
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Post by mindx2 on Oct 1, 2016 12:35:22 GMT
Its probably a bit unlucky coming from me, as the suggestion coming second is mine, but... I do not think that this line (Mithril Fellowship) is in any way suited to create architecture. A human sized pillar, or waymark, or door, is usually not worth what Mithril has to take for its creations - a line of resin pieces would be much more suited to create unique items in a size that exceed the volume of a human body. The last time I argued this way was with the "westdoor of Moria" - it won by the slightes margin, and ultimately was never made (also vs my suggestion, so a mounted M16 was never made for it). I usually have all Mithril releases on autobuy, but this really needs to be good - not just a hand on a pillar (something I can cut off from a 70mm toy soldiers that costs me 30cent and mount upon a rod). Just had to say this... If you feel itchy about this I can withdraw the Mumakil officer and let Frerin or Gildor take over. This might be true for those that are skilled in making their own homemade terrain/ architectural pieces but not for those like myself who have little artistic skill for such en devours. I love the idea of Chris T. created pieces that show a glimpse of different locations throughout Middle-earth! I trust his skills far and above my own to capture that Middle-earth look and feel.
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Post by khador on Oct 2, 2016 9:11:12 GMT
Its probably a bit unlucky coming from me, as the suggestion coming second is mine, but... I do not think that this line (Mithril Fellowship) is in any way suited to create architecture. A human sized pillar, or waymark, or door, is usually not worth what Mithril has to take for its creations - a line of resin pieces would be much more suited to create unique items in a size that exceed the volume of a human body. The last time I argued this way was with the "westdoor of Moria" - it won by the slightes margin, and ultimately was never made (also vs my suggestion, so a mounted M16 was never made for it). I usually have all Mithril releases on autobuy, but this really needs to be good - not just a hand on a pillar (something I can cut off from a 70mm toy soldiers that costs me 30cent and mount upon a rod). Just had to say this... If you feel itchy about this I can withdraw the Mumakil officer and let Frerin or Gildor take over. I don't agree with you, Master Axel. If I think Mithril line mustn't be reduced to architectural pieces, I also think architectural pieces (1 to 2 per year) will glorify Mithril figures. Personally, I destest idea of "do it yourself" architectural pieces : so kitsch beside Mithril figures
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Post by Halbarad II. on Oct 2, 2016 10:43:08 GMT
I also have no trouble with some fellowship-pieces, that do not show characters, people or creatures.
But I think pieces of bigger size like gates or doors should be MB box themes, connected with some fitting miniatures, that whould be awesome.
The waymark pillar is a kind of exception, the trouble about casting the West-Gate of Moria was different than casting a three-dimensional Waymark, I think.
Please, dear Axel, don't feel too much blue and do resuggest the Haradan Mumakil Officer, it's worthy
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