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Post by Axel on Dec 7, 2007 14:58:56 GMT
On another, but related issue: Is there any chance that we might use the "official" pics made by Mithril for the different releases for web-fansites?
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Post by landpruneir Inc. on Dec 7, 2007 23:00:04 GMT
On another, but related issue: Is there any chance that we might use the "official" pics made by Mithril for the different releases for web-fansites? Good question, and It would be also nice that we can someday have a full and updatable catalog of all the Mithril Serie...That could be a nice portfollio as well...
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Post by Axel on Dec 8, 2007 10:25:38 GMT
I am toying with the idea to produce such a catalogue as a school project (my students need something where they can combine programming, html-design and database skills into a working product). If that yields something that actually runs, so much the better :-)
A gallery of all existing Mithrils and subgalleries for ranges, available Mithrils, races and the characters could make all the difference to Mithril becoming known by Tolkien-collectors.
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Post by landpruneir Inc. on Dec 8, 2007 14:56:35 GMT
I am toying with the idea to produce such a catalogue as a school project ... A gallery of all existing Mithrils and subgalleries for ranges, available Mithrils, races and the characters could make all the difference to Mithril becoming known by Tolkien-collectors. That is an excellent idea, I remember that I started my collection at school and the impact of such miniatures for the younger ones is really evident & constructive, and that is one of the direction that Mithril should def. take as well. Let me know if you need help I shall be more than happy to help you in such project...
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Post by Michael O'Brien on Dec 10, 2007 11:30:22 GMT
On another, but related issue: Is there any chance that we might use the "official" pics made by Mithril for the different releases for web-fansites? Mithril does not mind any collector showing our miniature pictures on a Mithril fansite, as long as they are credited to Mithril Miniatures. They cannot be used to sell figures however, without contacting us first with info on the venue. This is to prevent incorrect representation of the figures being sold. If there is any questions about this, just email me with a link to the fansite in question.
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Post by Axel on Dec 10, 2007 12:45:56 GMT
Then there will be no problem. The only link to an online seller will be to your site :-)
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Post by landpruneir Inc. on Dec 10, 2007 20:14:38 GMT
We will not release the Isengard army box set due to license issues with T.E. (wargaming). Selling them as individual blisters would not be enough to solve that issue. We are currently seeking a way to release soldiers in a manner that will not upset T.E. or more accurately GW. Micheal, I have just a guess with perhaps an idea certainly not really smart also, and a lot aof people there should desagree with... Why not releasing the next Mithril miniatures ARMIES without mention of Tolkien material via P.A. oR still under MITHRIL, but only in using FANTASY ARMY of something else (code name such as Army of “Bashamer” or “Legion of Marches perdues”) but nothing referring to Tolkien references...for just avoiding the conflict with WG;TE and Mithril/PA. I don't know, but I just guessed it after checking with the H. Elves War band for P.A. they fit perfectly with other Mithril figures, but they do not refer to nothing else than Elves... It Could be an army from Tolkien material or else... Also, I remember some of the old P.A. Legend Celtic Ref, (if people remember what I mean) which could be perhaps use and substitute some Celtic reference instead of using Tolkien material name...TE has not the monopoly over the Legend Celtics so, neither GW should as well. Perhaps, we could get by this way some indirect Samarilion figures and other Armies for fitting in our collection. Tolkien himself took his inspiration from Legend of the King Athur, Beowulf; legend celtics and a lot others material from diverse culture. Also, GW takes most its sources from the LOTR films material and not really directly from the JRRT books, that should make a big difference for T.E. regarding the licenses--at least I do not understand T.E. on this one. Mithril does respect rigorously the JRRT material whereas the others they don’t. They should do the diffrences
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Post by Gildor on Dec 13, 2007 8:28:45 GMT
well landpruneir, this has... somewhat... been done already if my memory does not fail me, with the old mw336 and mw337 with Times Machines. but that's another story I suppose as for future releases of armies, releasing figurines of fantasy not related to tolkien.... would mean not "mithril"... and vice versa... and some of us love mithril for what it stands for : tolkien "declared" stuff... (well that's my case at least) As for the catalogue, I must make my mea culpa... but the website of my database has been taking dust for quite some time now... as some of you know it is complete... in its programming, absolutly full complete with a very extended search engine among all of what mithril or chris tubb has released (regarding tolkien) but the database is far from being entirely filled... Maybe I could add some of you as contributors so that you would fill some references and help me, as it is quite difficult to do it all alone... and gather the pictures too... just have a look if you don't know the site yet : mithril.faerylands.net
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Post by landpruneir Inc. on Dec 15, 2007 3:35:10 GMT
well landpruneir, this has... somewhat... been done already if my memory does not fail me, with the old mw336 and mw337 with Times Machines. but that's another story I suppose as for future releases of armies, releasing figurines of fantasy not related to tolkien.... would mean not "mithril"... and vice versa... and some of us love mithril for what it stands for : tolkien "declared" stuff... (well that's my case at least) Well Gildor, I understand but I disagree with you with the direct link Mithril/Tolkien for everybody who could buy the Mithril figures. First, I was only suggesting some ideas for trying to allow Mithril to release some army miniatures without the GW problems (or GW syndrome which try to get the monopoly of everything) -- I know that buying Mithril is related to Tolkien universe—thanks, I do that since 20 years now, but when T.E. seems to give more consideration or less trouble to GW with its miniatures inspired by the movies, well, I think that Mithril has to change the strategy and find some solution for persevering their rights to sell their Mithril/Tolkien miniatures and Middle Earth Armies like they used to or could have used to. So, sincerely sorry for the ones irritated by this, but yes, for only the army of the Middle Earth releases , I think that the Time Machine path or the Price August ways with anonym or no Tolkien referential material like I was suggesting above could be some noble solutions. (at least for the armies or warbands only). Second and most important, please consider that most of the ones who buy & get some Mithril associated to Tolkien figures are already members of this gold/bronze fellowship (at least most of the more convincing ones who have a perfect acknowledge of the correlation of Mithril to the Tolkien universe) — outside this fellowship and its pointless & faultless MITHRIL/TOLKIEN acknowledge, well, perhaps that a lot of the people who buy or collect Mithril miniatures have some different acknowledge; motivations, or purposes for getting the Mithril miniatures and for some of them; without assuming ONLY their belonging to the Tolkien's creation...( )... Do not forget those potential and different type of purchasers and envisage their needs and purposes as well.
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Post by Theobald on Apr 13, 2008 16:42:03 GMT
Well , I just have to ask again .... are there any plans for an anniversary-figure yet?
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Post by Michael O'Brien on Apr 16, 2008 9:13:05 GMT
There are plans for a anniversary figure, but currently we are busy with releaseing the Knights of Dol Amroth and also trying to get all the MS figures released.
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Post by estel on Apr 16, 2008 9:32:40 GMT
There are plans for a anniversary figure, but currently we are busy with releaseing the Knights of Dol Amroth and also trying to get all the MS figures released. Well that is more than enough for Chris and a small company to release beside Salutezero and the GS figures and we are waiting for the Easterlings to come . Michael, are there any speculations about the anniversary figures?
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Post by Theobald on Apr 26, 2008 14:06:12 GMT
I simply started this thread to be kept informed and to remind that this year there's a special occasion for one more marvellous release ... I was simply afraid that the anniversary might have been forgotten ... as the 2005 Christmas figure was ...
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Post by Michael O'Brien on Apr 28, 2008 11:26:39 GMT
I do not think that the 2005 Christmas figure was 'forgotten', I believe that Lars decided to stop making them, but when members asked for Christmas figures to be continued he relented and decided to release one for 2006 as Chris had already started one. However Christmas figures are not that popular (sales are less than MS releases on average) so that in 2007 it was decided to change them to 32mm as many collectors like that scale. It also reduces some of the costs involved in the production process too.
I have discussed the anniversary figure with Chris lately and he is seriously thinking about the issue. I wanted to have Bilbo present the Mithril shirt to Frodo, a simple scene that would, I feel, be a lovely commemorative piece, however Chris had a desire to do a Gandalf or Galadriel (I disagreed on that). No final decision has been made yet on the type of figure to be produced. Other ideas were that it should be cast in silver, but that would raise the price too much in my opinion. As a small business we have to have a practical outlook on this event.
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Post by ddaines on Apr 28, 2008 12:18:07 GMT
How about suspending a GF month and members being asked to suggest and vote for an anniversary figure same as with the GF figures.
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Post by Theobald on Apr 28, 2008 13:47:55 GMT
Thank you for keeping us informed that detailed, Michael.
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Post by estel on Apr 29, 2008 8:58:14 GMT
I do not think that the 2005 Christmas figure was 'forgotten', I believe that Lars decided to stop making them, but when members asked for Christmas figures to be continued he relented and decided to release one for 2006 as Chris had already started one. However Christmas figures are not that popular (sales are less than MS releases on average) so that in 2007 it was decided to change them to 32mm as many collectors like that scale. It also reduces some of the costs involved in the production process too. I have discussed the anniversary figure with Chris lately and he is seriously thinking about the issue. I wanted to have Bilbo present the Mithril shirt to Frodo, a simple scene that would, I feel, be a lovely commemorative piece, however Chris had a desire to do a Gandalf or Galadriel (I disagreed on that). No final decision has been made yet on the type of figure to be produced. Other ideas were that it should be cast in silver, but that would raise the price too much in my opinion. As a small business we have to have a practical outlook on this event. Hi Michael, thanks for that news! I think you are right, that another Galadriel would NOT be good as there are more Galadriels than the Dark Lord has servants. I like the idea of Bilbo and Frodo or why not Bilbo sitting in front of his Hobbit-hole while Gandalf is talking to him, the opeing of "The Hobbit". It would be (a) a symbol of the "beginning-day" of Mithril and (b) cool as the Hobbit movie will be out there so Mithril should show, that Mithril is there BEFORE any movie thing starts. And (c) Mithril ha s a chance to come into people's mind when thinking about Hobbits and well most of LOTR is concerning Hobbits. NAMARIE estel
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Post by Theobald on Oct 17, 2008 17:42:24 GMT
I do hope Mithril did not forget about the anniversary figure ... could you please keep us informed, Michael? ...
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Post by Theobald on Oct 17, 2008 17:50:21 GMT
I think you shouldn't let pass such an anniversary, as this one is worth to celebrate ... 20 years ... Mithrils ... please ...
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Post by Theobald on Dec 13, 2008 14:29:15 GMT
So this thread can be closed, Michael. M500 arrived here today. But let me leave some words first. When I read that the Anniversary figure was "just another Gandalf" I was a bit disappointed (I didn't mention that in public). But now, as the figure stands before me (assembled), I have to say: This is the best Gandalf-figure ever !
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