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Post by ddaines on Dec 3, 2022 15:07:54 GMT
The Three Trolls worked out well in the end (I don't think there was a Dec/Jan vote involved), but once one of them won, the other two followed
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Post by ddaines on Dec 3, 2022 14:03:55 GMT
Merrry Christmas everyone .... I think I may have suggested these before, but here goes for another attempt as both will compliment each other. Apologies they are two familiar characters, but in my opinion it is from a pivotal scene in the book.....[Dec]Aragorn on the Pass of CarahdrasAragorn would be carrying one of the two hobbits very tightly to his body, his hair and cloak would be windswept as the Fellowship attempt to escape the snow and 'fell-voices' [Jan] Boromir on the Pass of CarahdrasBoromir would be carrying one of the two hobbits who at Boromir's instruction, is carried on Boromir's back as he needed his arms free to clear the snow, his hair and cloak would be windswept as the Fellowship attempt to escape the snow and 'fell-voices'. Maybe his shield could be incorporated into the figure, perhaps placed on his back acting as some form of shelter. I appreciate this is a single figure, but I'm sure that two hobbits, partially obscured by the design of cloaks 'Blowin in the Wind' could make the 'footprint' of figures small enough to pass the criteria. Obviously we have the two Uruks carrying Merry and Pippin.
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Post by ddaines on Nov 1, 2022 19:22:20 GMT
Sauron's 'Executioner of Barad-Dur' I'll go a bit 'left-field' with this suggestion as there is no mention whatsoever (as far as I am aware) of any character resembling this suggestion, but I am sure that Sauron must have had a Tower executioner whose job would be to despatch those who had failed in their allotted task maybe once too often, but were not fated to 'visit' Shelob in her lair. I would envisage a large character (not troll-size) who could be a man, or even half-orc/Uruk. Bare-headed as I don't think any of Sauron's minions would be worried if their face was known, maybe bald, but with platted hair at the back. The means of execution would be left to Chris' imagination, either an axe or some kind of large cleaver style sword (but in scale). Maybe the base could include an executioner's-block and if Chris wanted to decorate it with a severed head or two (or maybe a naughty troll's head) then that would be fine with me He could of course be added to Sauron seated and the Servant of the Necromancer figures
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Post by ddaines on Nov 1, 2022 19:05:54 GMT
Thank you, I missed this information, I apologise... And if it starts again, it means that the manufacturing problems have been solved? I hope so But where are other "suggesters" ? Thinking
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Post by ddaines on Oct 31, 2022 10:24:51 GMT
How come there has been no proposal in recent months? I believe that it was related to the casting/production process after the mould-maker retired and Mithril were trying to come up with a workable solution. I think Michael had mentioned it in a newsletter a while back.
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Post by ddaines on Aug 15, 2022 9:23:14 GMT
It may be worth your while taking a look at mithril.faerylands.net/ where collectors have created a database that gives a general valuation of Mithril figures as well as other information on the various ranges. I don't think the figures shown are particularly valuable like some references are, but it's worth getting a 'ball-park' figure. The Aragorn figure is presumably a conversion, but if it was a 'variant' it would get the collectors very excited If you are on FaceBook then there is also the Fans of Mithril Miniatures group which also includes members of the Mithril Faerylands (MMP) website.
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Post by ddaines on Aug 7, 2022 22:09:47 GMT
From initial feedback it looks like MZ 692 is the as yet un-released 'Attacking Spider of Mirkwood'
If you have the code slightly wrong then MZ685 should be MB685 which is the re-released Hobbit Boxed Set.
Hope this helps
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Post by ddaines on Jul 27, 2022 20:22:38 GMT
Hello, I have this set. I'm having trouble figuring out which one is Aragorn or Eomer.
I keeping gong back and forth. Currently I'm thinking the figure with his hand to his forehead is Eomer, but I'm not sure. Any ideas? David
Hi David, This was my winning suggestion back in 2007, I can't remember if I specified one of the figures to be wiping his brow (probably not), but just to confirm that it is Aragorn who is wiping his brow and Eomer is the other figure. If you look you will see that Eomer has leggings common to most, if not all of Chris' Rohan figures. Hope that helps David
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Post by ddaines on Jun 18, 2022 14:25:50 GMT
Rammas Builder As we have Ingold already in the GF Range, and at some point we can expect Gandalf and Pippin on Shadowfax to be released, my suggestion for this month is for a potential companion-piece (and for those who like to create vignettes and dioramas) in the form of a Gondorian labourer who is working on rebuilding the walls of the Rammas Echor. I envisage a well-built man, possibly bare topped as the work would be heavy (although evening has drawn on as apparent by Ingold holding up a torch), and holding across his body (arms outstretched) would be a spade or some form of pick-axe. His pose would be indicative of a labourer who has stopped work to see who the new arrivals are (in this instance Gandalf and Pippin), and to listen in on what his Captain is saying to these travellers.
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Post by ddaines on May 13, 2022 19:20:29 GMT
Targon - Steward of the Butteries of The Citadel I think I have previously suggested this chap (obviously without success ), but let's give him another outing.Targon worked in the storehouse and buttery for Beregond's company in the Guard of the Citadel of Minas Tirith. He gave Beregond and Peregrin Took the last of the winter's store of bread, butter, cheese, apples, a flagon of new-drawn ale, and the wooden platters and cups they needed to eat.I see Targon as a slightly plump character (working in the Buttery must have its perks) and probably an older man, maybe he has served his time as a Guard of the Citadel and has now moved into a job that is reserved for senior members of The Guard.He would wear a leather jerkin with the emblem of the Tree on it, possibly a soft hat (as he is working with foodstuffs) and as per the description could be carrying a couple of large baskets that holds bread, apples, butter, cheese, in one and the flagon of ale, platters, and cups in the other.A simple figure, the type that Chris and Mithril excel at.
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Post by ddaines on Apr 15, 2022 10:58:36 GMT
A 'Night-Walker'
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King, The Black Gate Opens.
As the Captains of the West approach the Black Gate.... At nightfall of the fifth day of the march from Morgul Vale they made their last camp, and set fires about it of such dead wood and heath as they could find. They passed the hours of night in wakefulness and they were aware of many things half-seen that walked and prowled all about them, and they heard the howling of wolves…………
……. It grew cold. As morning came the wind began to stir again, but now it came from the North, and soon freshened to a rising breeze. All the night-walkers were gone, and the land seemed empty. This suggestion would be for a 'creature' created from Chris Tubb's imagination, as I would like to think of something (preferably) humanoid in stature, but neither man nor orc, nor even troll-kind, but maybe something that combined some elements of each, even, for want of a better comparison, something like a Middle-Earth version of a 'Bigfoot/Yeti'.
I suppose a Night-Walker could also be a wraith from one of the 'inhabitants' of the Dead-Marshes in the form of an elf, orc, or man, but I think this would possibly be too easily linked to the Dead of Dunharrow.
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Post by ddaines on Mar 15, 2022 11:27:16 GMT
Beregond, son of Baranor, first Captain of the White Company Beregond was the first Captain of the White Company, titled to the position by Aragorn as Beregond's 'punishment' in order to save the life of Faramir, for abandoning his post in the Citadel and spilling blood in Rath Dinen, . I see the figure in a tall helm (maybe a single feather or other ornate ornamentation decorating it) , wearing mail, with a long (white) cloak. He would be armed with a sword at his side but as this is a non-combatant situation there would be no shield required. Pose-wise I envisage that he is talking to an unseen Faramir, and gesturing with an outstretched arm, perhaps as he and Faramir (and maybe even Bergil or Borlas his sons were there*) discuss some aspect of Ithilien. I did suggest this figure some time ago, so perhaps time for a re-submission *I am only suggesting Beregond, the mention of other characters is purely to 'set a scene'.
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Post by ddaines on Mar 1, 2022 22:52:23 GMT
Beorn's animalsI don't know why my doe proposal was not accepted last month when it was accepted in November and even passed the second round of voting... I change the deer to a doe, hoping that it will be easier and that it will pass the selection. ........ There is sometimes a bit of inconsistency with suggestions, twice (I think) I suggested Beorn in mid-transformation, even included a sketch; on one occasion it was approved but failed to win the vote, second time it was rejected as an idea, then I think it was suggested by someone else and won .
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Post by ddaines on Feb 22, 2022 17:32:09 GMT
The Dead are called from their sleep in the dark ways of Dunharrow by a hornist, to answer Aragorn's summons at Erech and fulfil their oath.
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Post by ddaines on Feb 3, 2022 18:34:51 GMT
Fulfilling the Oath Suggestion for this month is another figure from the Army of the Dead, but this time I envisage a Dead-warrior blowing a note on a shattered horn, summoning the Host of the Dead to follow Aragorn and the Grey Company to assault the ships of the Corsairs of Umber. The figure is looking back towards the following host, while blowing his horn, his left arm/sword arm is holding his sword out in front. Mail/clothing etc. would be well worn and shabby.
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Post by ddaines on Dec 28, 2021 13:34:02 GMT
Great suggestions, but I think you will find these fall 'foul' of what's is and what isn't permitted under licensing agreements. Don't lose your opportunity to suggest ideas
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Post by ddaines on Dec 5, 2021 20:18:14 GMT
December 2021Gandalf the Grim First off apologies to the 'Not another Gandalf..' club, but this idea came to me while watching one of the numerous ME YouTube programmes.December's suggestion is a figure of a ' Fallen' Gandalf, he has succumbed to the temptation and offer of taking over custodianship of the One Ring, and as he feared, it has mastered him. My idea for the figure is to have Gandalf holding the Ring out in front of him (alternately a pose similar to the Galadriel figure as she resists the temptation), his robes would be tattered and windswept and if not impractical, his cloak, hair and beard would be in disarray, basically a wild, unkempt look. Whether he wears his hat or not is whatever looks best. I would favour a slightly 'hunched' look as he towers over January's suggestion. January 2022Cowering Saruman January's figure could be a named character, let's say Saruman, laying on the floor (it could also be Frodo, Elrond, Aragorn, maybe even Galadriel) shielding their eyes from the fury and power of a corrupt Gandalf who has 'thrown' them to the floor in his anger at being challenged.
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Post by ddaines on Nov 10, 2021 14:18:49 GMT
Hama presenting Herugrim to Theoden My suggestion for this month (although a repeat character) is of Hama presenting Theoden with the king's sword, Herugrim, which had been taken by Grima Wormtongue.
I see Hama probably dress in a mail hauberk kneeling down with arms outstretched holding Theoden's sword for the king to take, having been 'rid' of Saruman's curse that had caused him to become a dotard.At that moment Hama came again from the hall. Behind him cringing between two other men, came Grima the Wormtongue. His face was very white. His eyes blinked in the sunlight. Hama knelt and presented to Theoden a long sword in a scabbard clasped with gold and set with green gems.‘Here, lord, is Herugrim, your ancient blade,’ he said. ‘It was found in his chest. Loth was he to render up the keys………….’
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Post by ddaines on Oct 10, 2021 9:58:04 GMT
I think the wording is causing a bit of confusion - but the opening statement does say 'Single' figure month This month's ideas is for single figures only, so no mounted or Vignettes (more than 2 people or a lot of furniture + two people) please. A mounted figure counts as two figures (horse/camel/warg/etc)I know it looks like two figures are permitted, but we have been doing this long enough to know that (unless CT gets a creative flair and decides to expand on an idea) Single figure means a Single figure . Personally, rather than lose your suggestions, why not rephrase (Merry stabbing at the Witch-King might inspire CT to sculpt the WK as well ) or revise
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Post by ddaines on Oct 5, 2021 9:54:15 GMT
suggestion is just the figure, the half globe stone can easily be made from other materialsAragorn "Strider" blowing a horn at the Stone of ErechLong had the terror of the Dead lain upon that hill and upon the empty fields about it. For upon the top stood a black stone, round as a great globe, the heigth of a man, though its half was buried in the ground. Unearthly it looked, as through it had fallen from the sky, as some believed; but those who remembered still the lore of Westernesse told it had been brought out of the ruin of Númenor and there set by Isildur at his landing. None of the people of the valley dared to approach it, nor whould they dwell near; for they said it was a trysting-place of the Shadow-men and there they would gather in times of fear, thronging round the Stone and whispering. To that stone the Company came and halted in the dead of night. Then Elrohir gave to Aragorn a silver horn, and he blew upon it; and it seemed to those that stood near that they heard a sound of answering horns, as if it was an echo in deep caves far away. No other sound they heard, and yet they were aware of a great host gathered all about the hill on which they stood; and a chill wind like the breath of ghosts came down from the mountains. But Aragorn .... standing by the Stone he cried in a great voice: 'Oathbreakers, why have ye come?' And a voice was heard out of the night that answered him, as if from far away: 'To fulfil our oath and have peace.'
J. R. R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Chapter II The Passing of the Grey Company
. I shall watch with interest Harry, as I am about to turn my attention back to painting Mithril (other things have been on the menu), and a planned diorama is the Stone of Erech
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Post by ddaines on Oct 2, 2021 11:03:12 GMT
Rebuilding the Rammas With the previous release of Ingold, and the forthcoming release of Gandalf and Pippin on Shadowfax, I am suggesting for this month a Gondorian builder engaged in the repair of the Rammas Echor. I see a man wheeling a barrow upon which a large stone rests, ready to be placed in the wall, his digging tool rests on top (see sketch). He would likely be bare-topped as this would be heavy, sweaty work, his head would have a rag sweat-band. Potentially, if added to the other Mithril releases it might make a nice little scene.
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Post by ddaines on Sept 15, 2021 15:57:07 GMT
Wilderland HobbitMy suggestion for this month is for a hobbit, but a of a different kind than the Shire hobbits elsewhere in the range. At the Sign of the Prancing Pony: ..... If the Harfoots were bootless, does this mean that some hobbits wore boots? A hobbit wearing boots would be different as would one broader and heavier or taller and slimmer than the Shire hobbits. I envisage an Outsider hobbit of the Wilderland as being much more roughly dressed than a Shire hobbit, more unkempt perhaps? Carrying their possessions with them, a spade and a rolled up sheet and sticks to make a shelter?If you refer to Tolkien's illustration of Bilbo in the Eagle's eyrie you will see that Bilbo wears long black boots, and Tolkien had intended that Bilbo should have worn boots (p. 306 Tolkien - Maker of Middle-Earth by Catherine McIlwaine). p.s. You might get away with boots for the hobbit you suggest, but NOT for Bilbo
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Post by ddaines on Sept 14, 2021 10:36:15 GMT
Gondorian Axe-man at the Pelennor I am suggesting an axe-wielding soldier of Gondor who is about to despatch his foe with a mighty stroke of a battle axe. This could be a Lossarnach soldier or a man-at-arms from the City, but the axe is more in the style of a double handed Saxon/Northman battle-axe rather than a smaller weapon. The soldier has lost his helmet and wears no cloak to encumber him in battle, the base could be a fallen orc or Harradhrim, or a simple boulder.
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Post by ddaines on Sept 3, 2021 9:21:52 GMT
Wow! I'm really happy! First time for me and I'm really happy to give my controbute to this wonderful collection. Thanks guys! Congratulations Maxtarna and welcome to the 'Club'
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Post by ddaines on Jul 3, 2021 15:38:41 GMT
Denethor’s Servant Suggestion for this month is for one of the six faithful servants of Lord Denethor who, at his Lord’s bidding, brings kindling to place on Faramir’s pyre. I envisage the figure in a knee-length hauberk of mail with an over-garment bearing the Stewards token of office, bareheaded and no cloak, but with a sword in its scabbard. The servant is carrying a large bundle of kindling ready to place it about Faramir’s body as he lays upon the marble table. “Here we will wait”, he said, “But send not for the embalmers. Bring us wood to burn and lay it all about us, and beneath; and pour oil upon it” So ordered Denethor as he lay beside Faramir (The Siege of Gondor)
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Post by ddaines on Jun 10, 2021 22:12:13 GMT
The watcher at the water This strange creature needs a lot of imagination how it looks. There are several sugested forms of it but the only thing we have is a description in the books. One way it looks like a kind of octopus and others looks like the roots of plant or tree. Anyway it is one of the most important parts of the travel of the Fellowshipof the Rings and as far as I know never a serious try was done in creation this item. Henk, I think you will find that this has been rejected by Chris on more than one occasion due to complexity etc. Also, the round is for one suggestion only so you may be asked to choose a favourite from those you have submitted
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Post by ddaines on Jun 4, 2021 11:36:29 GMT
Attacking Bat-Creatures I have a feeling that I know what the Mounted figure suggestion will be for this month so I will suggest a complimentary release for MZ695 – Mirkwood Elf Fighting Arial Foe. Based upon M108: The Silent Shadow (the way the figure billows forward) my suggestion is for a ‘pillar’ of attacking bats that are swarming towards the Mirkwood Elf. The design I envisage as being one of two options: 1. The bats are engulfing another elf, or even a Lake-Town warrior (this is to give support to the pillar of bats), or 2. The pillar is made up entirely of bats, and ideally these would be large enough to have some nice detail on them, I would even suggest that they are not true bats but may have some ‘twisted’ features that are almost human – this would give the impression that a ‘dark-force’ had corrupted some creatures. With the new MZ way of designing figures this is possibly a lot more feasible now (sketch is a concept idea )
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Post by ddaines on May 11, 2021 14:57:44 GMT
The MOUNT of the Mouth of Sauron With the imminent release of TMOS holding up the Mithril coat (and seeing the Youtube clip posted on Mithril's FB page), this month I am going to suggest (possibly re-suggest) the 'mount' upon which he rode out to parley with Gandalf and the Captains of the West. ".....mounted upon a black horse, if horse it was for it was huge and hideous, and its face was a frightful mask, more like a skull than a living head, and in its etes and its nostrils there burned a flame...."I would see the size as that of a large shire horse/Destrier but as ever it would be Chris Tubbs' interpretation. Attached is a very nice depiction of the Mount. Don't forget, MOUNT only View AttachmentWOW David you arrived first :-) Got the same idea! We can share the 'credit' if it wins
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Post by ddaines on May 11, 2021 11:06:56 GMT
The MOUNT of the Mouth of Sauron With the imminent release of TMOS holding up the Mithril coat (and seeing the Youtube clip posted on Mithril's FB page), this month I am going to suggest (possibly re-suggest) the 'mount' upon which he rode out to parley with Gandalf and the Captains of the West. ".....mounted upon a black horse, if horse it was for it was huge and hideous, and its face was a frightful mask, more like a skull than a living head, and in its etes and its nostrils there burned a flame...."I would see the size as that of a large shire horse/Destrier, but pose-wise the Mount is intended to compliment the MoS figure so a static stance maybe. Attached is a very nice depiction of the Mount, but as ever it would be Chris Tubbs' interpretation. Don't forget, MOUNT only
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Post by ddaines on Apr 25, 2021 21:14:24 GMT
........ As to the Draught beasts... IF I will make a diorama, it will be probably showing Grond at the gate. The Draught beasts will not be able to draw it up to the wall (for spacial problems), so the last short distance Grond will likely be pushed by Orks or more likely Trolls. I will use the single Draugh beast on the sideline, in the process of being led away. Perhaps I will make a killed beast with some lumps of Greenstuff. I am not sure, however, on wether I will find the time to do that - in my mind its always far easier then to place it on a table :-).......... The scene at the Gate is what I personally would envisage (based upon the McBride painting) for the Grond Head and would include the Gandalf and the Witch-King vignette (ironically as mentioned elsewhere, I had previously suggested the Grond but can't remember if it was rejected as an idea or just didn't get the support, hence not bothering to re-suggest it, LOL ). The Draught Beasts I will (probably) simply use with the Driver figure when released as your points make perfect sense Axel regarding the distance.
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