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Post by twrich on Sept 28, 2023 19:12:17 GMT
Fare thee well, RIP my friend.
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Post by twrich on Jun 15, 2023 5:16:15 GMT
We still are missing a figure that was important in helping the Army of Rohan reach Minas Tirith to aid Gondor.
Woses Drummer
King Theoden and Company were unlikely to make it to Gondor without the aid of the Woses. Drummers helped send signals to the Rohanians as they used an old path to come through the Woods in full force.
This a single figure version of my previous suggestion. I envision the Wose Drummer to be standing behind a waist-high, wooden, barrel-shaped drum with a hide and sinew covering. Woses are gnarly limbed and hunched over somewhat, even at a younger age, so the drummer would crouch over the barrel, while still able to strike it with shorter, clubby arms.
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Post by twrich on May 13, 2023 6:53:51 GMT
We still are missing a figure that was important in helping the Army of Rohan reach Minas Tirith to aid Gondor.
Woses Drummer
King Theoden and Company were unlikely to make it to Gondor without the aid of the Woses. Drummers helped send signals to the Rohanians as they used an old path to come through the Woods in full force.
This a single figure version of my previous suggestion. I envision the Wose Drummer to be standing behind a waist-high, wooden, barrel-shaped drum with a hide and sinew covering. Woses are gnarly limbed and hunched over somewhat, even at a younger age, so the drummer would crouch over the barrel, while still able to strike it with shorter, clubby arms.
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Post by twrich on Apr 7, 2023 6:21:43 GMT
We still are missing a figure that was important in helping the Army of Rohan reach Minas Tirith to aid Gondor.
Woses Drummer
King Theoden and Company were unlikely to make it to Gondor without the aid of the Woses. Drummers helped send signals to the Rohanians as they used an old path to come through the Woods in full force.
This a single figure version of my previous suggestion. I envision the Wose Drummer to be standing behind a waist-high, wooden, barrel-shaped drum with a hide and sinew covering. Woses are gnarly limbed and hunched over somewhat, even at a younger age, so the drummer would crouch over the barrel, while still able to strike it with shorter, clubby arms.
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Post by twrich on Jun 17, 2022 18:05:55 GMT
Wose Drummers.
Since Woses are about the same size as Hobbits, I'm hoping Chris will accept two as a "single" figure. If not, then Chris can pick which of the two I suggest for the vote.
We don't have many Wose figures (Ghan-buri Ghan, Spearman, Priestest, and Warrior), and no Drummers, which were specifically mentioned in the Return of the King with Merry speaking to Elfhelm in the woods on the way to Minas Tirith:
"Is the enemy coming then?" asked Merry anxiously. "Are those their drums? I began to think I was imagining them, as no one else seemed to take any notice of them."
"Nay, nay," said Elfhelm, "the enemy is on the road not in the hills. You hear the Woses, the Wild Men of the Woods: thus they talk together from afar."
If it wasn't for the Woses, Rohan would not have reached Gondor in time to aid them, if at all.
The two Drummers I envision are #1: standing behind a large drum that sits on the ground, waist high. I imagine the drum shaped like a whiskey barrel or wine cask. The Drummer would have legs spread to the sides of the drum with arms in a motion of beating, perhaps one on the drum surface (animal hide laced with sinew) and one arm held high, ready for the down stroke. #2: A Wose seated cross-legged on the ground with a drum resting on the legs, not so small as to be between the crossed legs. I imagine this drum to be circular and about twice as wide as it is high. Again, there would be an animal hide cover and the drum would be beaten by hand. I hope for continuity in appearance with the earlier Wose figures. I also think it would be great if one drummer was a male and one a female.
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Post by twrich on Jan 20, 2022 3:56:13 GMT
Agreed. This seems a perfect pairing. And the Gandalf/Balrog idea would have been good as well. I like having complimentary figures for the Dec/Jan vote.
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Post by twrich on Jan 13, 2022 5:46:02 GMT
Hi Alonso, please suggest this idea again when it is declared to be a multiple figure month for suggestions. I might vote for this.
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Post by twrich on Jul 30, 2021 5:28:15 GMT
Me too.
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Post by twrich on Jul 11, 2021 6:13:02 GMT
I like the idea of Gamling's Grandson. He could be fitted in gear a little too big for him.
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Post by twrich on Mar 12, 2021 4:47:59 GMT
Wose Drummers.
Since Woses are about the same size as Hobbits, I'm hoping Chris will accept two as a "single" figure. If not, then Chris can pick which of the two I suggest for the vote.
We don't have many Wose figures (Ghan-buri Ghan, Spearman, Priestest, and Warrior), and no Drummers, which were specifically mentioned in the Return of the King with Merry speaking to Elfhelm in the woods on the way to Minas Tirith:
"Is the enemy coming then?" asked Merry anxiously. "Are those their drums? I began to think I was imagining them, as no one else seemed to take any notice of them."
"Nay, nay," said Elfhelm, "the enemy is on the road not in the hills. You hear the Woses, the Wild Men of the Woods: thus they talk together from afar."
And later, Merry is eavesdropping on a conversation between Ghan-buri-Ghan, King Theoden, and his advisors--Ghan-buri-Ghan is speaking: "No, father of Horse-men," he said, "we fight not. Hunt only. Kill gorgun in woods, hate orc-folk. You hate gorgun too. We help as we can . . ."
If it wasn't for the Wose Drummers, Rohan would not have reached Gondor in time to aid them, if at all.
The two Drummers I envision are #1: standing behind a large drum that sits on the ground, waist high. I imagine the drum shaped like a whiskey barrel or wine cask. The Drummer would have legs spread to the sides of the drum with arms in a motion of beating, perhaps one on the drum surface (animal hide laced with sinew) and one arm held high, ready for the down stroke. #2: A Wose seated cross-legged on the ground with a drum resting on the legs, not so small as to be between the crossed legs. I imagine this drum to be circular and about twice as wide as it is high. Again, there would be an animal hide cover and the drum would be beaten by hand. I hope for continuity in appearance with the earlier Wose figures. I also think it would be great if one drummer was a male and one a female.
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Post by twrich on Feb 16, 2021 3:39:44 GMT
It Seems that many ideas are being suggested again, which I think is good. And I will repeat one also:
Wose Drummers.
Since Woses are about the same size as Hobbits, I'm hoping Chris will accept two as a "single" figure. If not, then Chris can pick which of the two I suggest for the vote.
We don't have many Wose figures (Ghan-buri Ghan, Spearman, Priestest, and Warrior), and no Drummers, which were specifically mentioned in the Return of the King with Merry speaking to Elfhelm in the woods on the way to Minas Tirith:
"Is the enemy coming then?" asked Merry anxiously. "Are those their drums? I began to think I was imagining them, as no one else seemed to take any notice of them."
"Nay, nay," said Elfhelm, "the enemy is on the road not in the hills. You hear the Woses, the Wild Men of the Woods: thus they talk together from afar."
If it wasn't for the Woses, Rohan would not have reached Gondor in time to aid them, if at all.
The two Drummers I envision are #1: standing behind a large drum that sits on the ground, waist high. I imagine the drum shaped like a whiskey barrel or wine cask. The Drummer would have legs spread to the sides of the drum with arms in a motion of beating, perhaps one on the drum surface (animal hide laced with sinew) and one arm held high, ready for the down stroke. #2: A Wose seated cross-legged on the ground with a drum resting on the legs, not so small as to be between the crossed legs. I imagine this drum to be circular and about twice as wide as it is high. Again, there would be an animal hide cover and the drum would be beaten by hand. I hope for continuity in appearance with the earlier Wose figures. I also think it would be great if one drummer was a male and one a female.
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Post by twrich on Feb 13, 2021 6:18:00 GMT
I love the Mr. Mugwort idea! And as he is a Hobbit, perhaps we can have two Bree Hobbits, maybe a drinking buddy. I always favor ideas that have not yet found their way into the Mithril range.
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Post by twrich on Jan 31, 2021 22:29:54 GMT
Thanks Dave and Oliver. Hopefully Michael resets the voting. No reason we can't revote on Dec/Jan while making suggestions for Feb.
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Post by twrich on Jan 29, 2021 20:32:01 GMT
Clearly, we need to restart the vote so 2 votes are possible.
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Post by twrich on Jan 11, 2021 3:40:52 GMT
January: Hunted Orc in the Druadan Forest.
In keeping with the idea of suggesting both a "good" and a "bad" figure, and to compliment my December Woses idea, I'm suggesting an Orc who has been hunted down by Woses when on patrol in the Druadan Forest. Ors were stationed on the Road in the Forest to block the army of Rohan from reaching Gondor, but others were patrolling the in the Woods on either side of the Road, looking for the scouts of Rohan. The Woses didn't want a direct battle, but used guerilla tactics to hunt down and kill those stray Orcs.
Merry is eavesdropping on a conversation between Ghan-buri-Ghan, King Theoden, and his advisors--Ghan-buri-Ghan is speaking: "No, father of Horse-men," he said, "we fight not. Hunt only. Kill gorgun in woods, hate orc-folk. You hate gorgun too. We help as we can . . ."
Since we already have a Wose Spearman, I envision an Orc, on his knees with body hunched somewhat forward and arms limp at his side (Boromir's death scene posture in the LOTR movie comes to mind). He is impaled by a thick spear, which might have been thrown, or was part of a booby trap that caught the unsuspecting Orc. His armor should be leather, and somewhat shoddy. If it helps design-wise, the butt of the spear can be resting on the ground as the fallen Orc kneels and slumps forward.
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Post by twrich on Jan 11, 2021 3:00:35 GMT
December: Wose Drummers.
Since Woses are about the same size as Hobbits, I'm hoping Chris will accept two as a "single" figure. If not, then Chris can pick which of the two I suggest for the vote.
We don't have many Wose figures (Ghan-buri Ghan, Spearman, Priestest, and Warrior), and no Drummers, which were specifically mentioned in the Return of the King with Merry speaking to Elfhelm in the woods on the way to Minas Tirith:
"Is the enemy coming then?" asked Merry anxiously. "Are those their drums? I began to think I was imagining them, as no one else seemed to take any notice of them."
"Nay, nay," said Elfhelm, "the enemy is on the road not in the hills. You hear the Woses, the Wild Men of the Woods: thus they talk together from afar."
If it wasn't for the Woses, Rohan would not have reached Gondor in time to aid them, if at all.
The two Drummers I envision are #1: standing behind a large drum that sits on the ground, waist high. I imagine the drum shaped like a whiskey barrel or wine cask. The Drummer would have legs spread to the sides of the drum with arms in a motion of beating, perhaps one on the drum surface (animal hide laced with sinew) and one arm held high, ready for the down stroke. #2: A Wose seated cross-legged on the ground with a drum resting on the legs, not so small as to be between the crossed legs. I imagine this drum to be circular and about twice as wide as it is high. Again, there would be an animal hide cover and the drum would be beaten by hand. I hope for continuity in appearance with the earlier Wose figures. I also think it would be great if one drummer was a male and one a female.
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Post by twrich on Sept 25, 2019 16:18:49 GMT
Half-Orc it is for me also. So now there are 25 votes-at least one more than the first round.
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Post by twrich on Jun 30, 2019 16:38:40 GMT
Great, let's make them all!
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Post by twrich on Jan 3, 2019 3:06:41 GMT
Wow! So many great suggestions!
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Post by twrich on Sept 15, 2018 18:13:09 GMT
Erkenbrand of Westfold, Mounted.
Erkenbrand was the Master of Westfold on the borders of Rohan by the Hornburg at Helm's Gate. He commanded many men in the initial battles Suaruman unleashed against the Riders of Rohan. Erkenbrand played a key role in keeping the Men of the Westfold together and eventually led his men with the help of Gandalf to Helm's Deep, where they helped to route the remaining Sauruman forces.
I envision Erkenbrand raised up in his saddle with his sword pointing forward and his cloak flowing behind him. This scene would be of when he was gathering his scattered men after being overcome in Sauruman's initial surge into Rohan, and before he met up with Gandalf on their return to Helm's Deep.
There is no Erkenbrand in any of the M series of figures. There is an un-mounted figure in the old LT series (#7).
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Post by twrich on Jun 10, 2018 5:53:28 GMT
I agree with Barli and the others, there are many excellent suggestions. This just goes to show how backed up we are for un-produced excellent ideas that are two figures or mounted. I hope with improvments in the new casting process Mithril and Chris will be able to offer more months like this and even restart the old M series of figures. I believe they will.
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Post by twrich on Apr 28, 2018 6:06:57 GMT
I think the concept of Arwen is great, if it was a vignette. Having Aragorn (yes, I know, another one) holding a sapling would be easier to produce in a way that gives the idea credit. Of course, this is just my opinion.
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Post by twrich on Jun 6, 2017 20:15:27 GMT
Here is another re-suggestion! A few months ago Female Lossoth won the first round of voting, but fell in the 2nd round to Barli's suggestion. So am am putting her out there again! I envision her on bone-skates (per the Red Book of Westmarch) with a hooded warm fur cloak fastened with a rope-belt and fur boots. She would be carrying a satchel and have a long knife tucked in her belt. At well over 600 32mm figures produced, re-suggestions are inevitable. Perhaps some future month Michael could request only new ideas? In the mean time, lets give the Lossoth Hunter a mate!!
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Post by twrich on Apr 11, 2017 4:57:20 GMT
Perhaps now with Mithril's more efficient figure production process we will have more Mounted figure months, and perhaps even a vignette once a year.
Michael, any thoughts?
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Post by twrich on Apr 4, 2017 6:28:08 GMT
Congrats on the Watcher, Barli. I have no doubt Chris will make a wonderful figure!
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Post by twrich on Apr 2, 2017 18:39:28 GMT
I would definitely purchase the "Watcher" if it wins. I think it would be a cool figure, even though the Female Lossoth is my suggestion.
But to say that it would not be an "Architectural Figure" is incorrect. Tolkien's exact words, speaking of Sam's experience at the gate, are:
'He looked about, and within the shadow of the gate he saw the Two Watchers. They were like great figures seated upon thrones.'
Tolkien goes on to describe the three heads and claw-like hands laid upon 'their great knees.' And that 'they seemed to be carved out of huge blocks of stone, immovable...'
So basically they are massive stone gate posts with evil magical abilities. If this figure does win I hope Chris will at least set the Watcher upon a pillar if not construct it's throne, as Tolkien clearly describes. At the very least, if made without a pillar or throne, I hope it is designed in a manner that allows us to match it with a pillar or throne we can purchase elsewhere.
Again, I think the Watcher is a great idea, and will purchase it if it wins . . . but I'm still hopeful that the Female Lossoth pulls off the victory.
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Post by twrich on Mar 30, 2017 5:26:55 GMT
Thank you to everyone who has voted for the Female Lossoth on Bone Skates. I have suggested her many times over the past years.
I think Chris would do a wonderful job with her, and she would complement the Lossoth Hunter from many years ago.
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Post by twrich on Mar 20, 2017 4:41:09 GMT
If not too late, I will suggest
Female Lossoth on Bone-Skates
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Post by twrich on Jan 2, 2017 6:15:03 GMT
WEATHERTOP CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD (DEC)
As Tolkien mentioned Weathertop in the Hobbit and LOTR, I am suggesting this character as a generic version of a captain from the time when Weathertop was still a functional outpost. His armor would be either studded leather or chainmail appropriate to the era and location. I envision him with sword sheathed at his side and shield slung across his back. His arms would be folded across his chest as if he were listening to a report, or looking out over the Weathertop battlements. He would not be wearing a helm.
WEATHERTOP SPY (JAN)
As above, this is intended as a generic figure representative of the time when Weathertop was occupied by the Dunedain. There certainly would have been spies from Angmar in the community, or even within the service people who supplied the guards. I envision this Spy as a Courier who delivered messages from Weathertop to places such as Tharbad and Fornost, and he would have had access to official correspondence. He would be attired in riding gear such as a leather cloak with hood, boots, and a long knife tucked in his belt. He would also has a shoulder slung poach for his deliveries. I envision his posture as standing with an arm outstretched, delivering a parchment which he has secretly opened, read, and expertly resealed.
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Post by twrich on Oct 21, 2016 3:50:45 GMT
Thanks, Michael, for the comments regarding shifting approvals.
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