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Post by Michael O'Brien on Jun 2, 2016 13:33:43 GMT
Thanks for all the great suggestions and it was also gratifying to see debate and civil discourse over those submitted as well. Chris has approved the current list of ideas and you have until midnight on the 22nd of June to vote on them. One vote per member. This will be, as is traditionally the case, a blind vote. This means you will not see the current status of the vote until after you cast yours. This is to give all ideas an equal chance to gain support.
It is also important to note that even if you did not suggest an idea yourself, you should take part in the ongoing discussions about what is currently running. Your views may sway others.
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Post by khador on Jun 2, 2016 17:13:06 GMT
I would like propose this one (if possible) :
Nameless thing from deeps of Moria, with tentacles and a very big mouth
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Post by hsf62 on Jun 2, 2016 18:42:04 GMT
My changed suggestion for this month:
Glorfindel letting Asfaloth bring Frodo (alone on its back) to Rivendell
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Post by picard on Jun 2, 2016 21:09:44 GMT
oh oh
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Post by barliman on Jun 3, 2016 8:51:29 GMT
My suggestion for this month:Arwen on horseback in the race against time to Rivendell holding Frodo in her arms! Er, that's a scene from the movie rather than the books....and I'm sure it won't be allowed by Mithril's licence.
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Post by hsf62 on Jun 3, 2016 14:10:45 GMT
I just like the idea! If it is not covered by their license, then so be it!
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Post by Halbarad II. on Jun 3, 2016 20:44:08 GMT
Are U serious? Oh no, please don't mix it up with Mithril miniatures: the movie and the novel. Two pair of boots as we say in Germany. What's next then? Giant Sand-worms from Dune for the Battle of five Armies?
Why do U don't buy the lead mini of Arwen mounted with Frodo from the other company ...dear hsf62 - it's already there. ...and Asfaloth is supposed to be the horse of Arwen, yeah? Glorfindel, it is Glorfindels steed and you know it.
Sorry I'm grumbling...
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Post by Gildor on Jun 4, 2016 9:44:46 GMT
About Arwen mounted on Asfaloth running to Rivendell, it's not a matter of movie or not it's simply anticanon. The reality of the books is Glorfindel letting Asfaloth bring Frodo (alone on its back) to Rivendell... There is no Arwen in this, at all and should not be
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Post by Gildor on Jun 4, 2016 9:49:41 GMT
I'd like to resubmit... for the Fourth time now : King Elessar at the Black GateDuring the last assault at the end of the War of the Ring, when the negociations were done with the Mouth of Sauron, Aragorn led the last stand upon the Black Gate. From this battle we already have a great vignette with Beregond and Pippin and the troll. but the very leader of the army of Free Folks, all clad in his regal armor, on horse, gathering troops and rousing them for one last hopeless stand ... would be epic (Some will say, yet another Aragorn... but we do not have a single Aragorn as a king , mounted, in combat, leading troops as a commander, not as a ranger... So that is quite unique...Actually there is only one Aragorn mounted in the whole range, it's the "House of Elrond" scene of the leave-taking, with Arwen...) It could be inspired by M260 Theoden, on a rearing horse (rearing horse in mithril range is quite unique with M260) or a backing horse (like the unreleased MW347 mounted Dunlending captain) Read more: mithrilfigures.proboards.com/thread/1392/july-2014-single-vote-closed#ixzz4AbQfIdK5I know Halbarad is suggesting also another Aragorn mounted but as ranger.... well this one is different and definitly less seen in the whole mithril range... I hope this times it will have some support... as I said, it's the fourth time
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Post by Halbarad II. on Jun 5, 2016 9:21:33 GMT
I do like Gildors suggestion very much, King Elessar mounted whould really be unique.
So I change my suggestion, there's no need of two Aragorns...
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Post by Halbarad II. on Jun 5, 2016 10:50:41 GMT
Well then you are right Gildor then - let's have a horse if that is what "mounted" means.... I change once more and suggest
Faramir's Courage – Captain Faramir of Gondor mounted on Pelennor fields
The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Chapter iV - The Siege of Gondor
...'Much must be risked in war,' said Denethor. 'Cair Andros is manned, and no more can be sent so far. But I will not yield the River and the Pelennor unfought – not if there is a captain here who has still the courage to do his lord's will.' Then all were silent. But at length Faramir said:' I do not oppose your will, sire. Since you are robbed of Boromir, I will go and do what I can in his stead – if you command it.' 'I do so,' said Denethor. 'Then farewell!' said Faramir. 'But if I should return, think better of me!' 'That depends on the manner of your return,' said Denethor. Gandalf it was that last spoke to Faramir ere he rode east. 'Do not throw your life away rashly or in bitterness,' he said. 'You will be needed here, for other things than war. Your father loves you, Faramir, and will remember it ere the end. Farewell!'
So now the Lord Faramir had gone forth again, and had taken with him such strength of men as were willing to go or could be spared...
Suggestion is Captain Faramir in Gondorian style armour on horseback riding forth to oppose the Army of Mordor. And that the character of Faramir can be identified, his long dark hair should be visible under his helmet. He is armed with sword and shield. Maybe he should look like the mounted version of M200 Faramir at Osgiliath.
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Post by Gildor on Jun 5, 2016 12:04:08 GMT
well I like your suggestion too Halbarad but it would be more fitting as a vignette, and since it is a mounted month and not vignette I'm afraid it would result in a "twin figurines" pack...
And when I look at last twin figurines (Eldacar vs Castamir, or the Invention of Golf) I can't help but feel nostalgic about "real vignettes" like Beregond and Pippin at the black gate, or better, the surrending of the Arkenstone) .. That's why I'm skeptical about this Boar Hunt for a mounted month ;(
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Post by Theobald on Jun 5, 2016 13:04:40 GMT
@ khador: "Nameless things" sculpted by Chris Tubb do already exist, though not provided by Mithril but by "Paeton Design miniatures" as PM4 (2figs).
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Post by Gildor on Jun 5, 2016 14:06:15 GMT
theobald : indeed they exist but without tentacles or big mouth though... They are humanoïd
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Post by khador on Jun 5, 2016 16:51:16 GMT
Gildor; theobald : I would like to see one nameless thing in the Mithril range (with or without tentacle but not in humanoid form)
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Post by enheduanna on Jun 5, 2016 17:43:55 GMT
@ khador: "Nameless things" sculpted by Chris Tubb do already exist, though not provided by Mithril but by "Paeton Design miniatures" as PM4 (2figs). My goodness, I had no idea about Phaeton Design. Thanks so much! PM6 and the figures from PMD1 present two very Tolkien-esque scenes. My suggestion is: Lossoth Child riding on Sledge pulled by his MotherI hope that's not too large or complicated for this month's theme!
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Post by barliman on Jun 6, 2016 16:32:49 GMT
Well, there are certainly some original and varied suggestions so far. Personally I shall support Master Gildor's oft-suggested and much-needed Aragorn figure.
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Post by Milo on Jun 7, 2016 9:26:03 GMT
I just like the idea! If it is not covered by their license, then so be it! Easy to solve this funny issue. I suggest Glorfindel letting Asfaloth bring Frodo (alone on its back) to Rivendell
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Post by Gildor on Jun 7, 2016 11:50:23 GMT
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Post by ddaines on Jun 7, 2016 13:53:34 GMT
Well I shall suggest a ‘repeat’ character in a ‘scene’ that I would like to see (I’ve forgotten other mounted ideas I had due to long gaps in between ‘mounted months’). It depicts Boromir with his horse at the Fords of Tharbad, however, the horse is laying down, exhausted, managing only one final look at its master before making its ‘final journey’. Boromir, is staggering out of the shallows dragging his shield and whatever bags he could retrieve looking back at his horse in farewell. He is bedraggled with hair plastered over his face and heavy fur-lined cloak weighing his down. The horse still has his blanket attached to the saddle. I would guess the horse could be part of the base with a separate head looking round. I had also thought that he could also be depicted on one knee rather than staggering, forcing himself to stand up having just been ‘thrown’ by the horse as it collapses. This episode is described by Boromir in Ch. Farewell to Lorien when Celeborn is talking to the Fellowship and I interpret it as Boromir’s horse expiring from exhaustion rather than literally being lost to him through running away. I have a sketch which may or may not show on the post.
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Post by barliman on Jun 7, 2016 14:36:50 GMT
It depicts Boromir with his horse at the Fords of Tharbad, however, the horse is laying down, exhausted, managing only one final look at its master before making its ‘final journey’. View AttachmentJust in the interests of accuracy, it's worth noting that the horse actually survived. Boromir only says he "lost" it at Tharbad, presumably while fording the river, and Eomer later tells Strider/Aragorn that it came back to Rohan riderless. Not that this affects your idea much - the horse can still be depicted exhausted.
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Post by hsf62 on Jun 7, 2016 14:37:11 GMT
Master Milo now thats a good idea! Suggestion changed!
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Post by ddaines on Jun 7, 2016 15:24:36 GMT
It depicts Boromir with his horse at the Fords of Tharbad, however, the horse is laying down, exhausted, managing only one final look at its master before making its ‘final journey’. Just in the interests of accuracy, it's worth noting that the horse actually survived. Boromir only says he "lost" it at Tharbad, presumably while fording the river, and Eomer later tells Strider/Aragorn that it came back to Rohan riderless. Not that this affects your idea much - the horse can still be depicted exhausted. Bu**er! Right, The horse is knackered and fell, throwing Boromir into the water, Boromir staggers up and the horse, while laying there, looks around and thinks, "That'll teach you to ride me too hard", THEN, it jumps up and gallops off only to wander into Rohan . Must admit that I didn't (obviously) remember that detail, but at least I feel better that the Nag survived. Perhaps, in the unlikely event..... the horse could be depicted raising itself.
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Post by eleamar on Jun 7, 2016 16:33:10 GMT
It is true, Gildor. So:
ELLADAN MOUNTED, THE GREY COMPANY
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Post by Halbarad II. on Jun 7, 2016 21:05:06 GMT
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Post by hsf62 on Jun 7, 2016 21:10:13 GMT
Lets wait and see. I guess it won't make it, but thats ok too.
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Post by Halbarad II. on Jun 7, 2016 21:21:27 GMT
very nice drawing, David!
that whould also be a great touching vignette: Boromirs Leave-taking: Boromir on horse and Faramir his younger brother says farewell. But pity that's three figures. so better vignette
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Post by eleamar on Jun 8, 2016 5:33:46 GMT
THE GREY COMPANY COULD BE A GOOD THEME FOR A SERIES M
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Post by Theobald on Jun 8, 2016 23:47:06 GMT
as months for suggesting mounted figures are rare I dare to suggest:
charging Wainrider captain on galloping horse
I think that those that were called 'Wainriders' by Tolkien did not only take wagons and chariots to war. There also were mounted officers among them to organize a charge perfectly. So far in the whole Mithril-range there sadly is no Wainrider at all. Why not give one of them a slight chance?
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Post by barliman on Jun 9, 2016 10:25:44 GMT
Interesting idea, Master Tree.
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