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Post by Michael O'Brien on Nov 3, 2017 12:10:17 GMT
Well the mounted month has certainly inspired our members to come up with some great ideas. Some were TOO great (in size or complexity) and had to be excluded unfortunately despite their epicness. Chris has excluded the boat suggestion with three figures as its too big and also the Dwarf hunting deer. It would be a nice vignette but for an accurate depiction of the deer the pieces would be really too thin to cast. Chris also left out the suggestions with two riders.
This vote is a closed or hidden vote so you will not see the status of the vote until after you select your choice. You can comment on any suggestion, even if you did not submit it and can try to persuade others to agree with your choice.
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Post by Gildor on Nov 3, 2017 13:31:33 GMT
Well I suppose the idea of a mounted eagle does not match the requirements, too big so I won't suggest it... I think it's time for this long awaited Easterling mounted captain (be it from the Wainriders people or general easterling...) We all know (well most of us) there is an unreleased mounted Easterling army sleeping somehwere which were never casted for production... but definitly at least ONE easterling army captain mounted is lacking bad in the mitrhil range... I won't take credit for this suggestion because numerous people suggested it before but I will support the idea. So let the original suggesters come forth and put it in bold letters and big font I will follow it (well and if it can lead to finally release the whole easterling army, all the better ! )
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Post by mindx2 on Nov 3, 2017 14:17:27 GMT
Not sure if this will count or not but now is the time to add the second Lorien boat on it's way down the Anduin. I know it's three figures but two are small hobbits so they really only count as one figure.... right?
Boat of Lothlorien w/ Boromir, Merry & Pippin
"There are some among you who can handle boats: Legolas, whose folk know the swift Forest River; and Boromir of Gondor; and Aragorn the traveller.'
`And one Hobbit! ' cried Merry. `Not all of us look on boats as wild horses. My people live by the banks of the Brandywine.'"
"The Company was arranged in this way: Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam were in one boat; Boromir, Merry, and Pippin in another; and in the third were Legolas and Gimli, who had now become fast friends. In this last boat most of the goods and packs were stowed. The boats were moved and steered with short-handled paddles that had broad leaf-shaped blades." (LOTR, Book II, Ch. 8, Farewell to Lorien)
I see the strong figure of Bomomir with paddle in both hands steering the elegant Lorien boat, Pippn in the middle looking around and a confident Merry at the front helping guide the boat down the Great River.
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Post by hsf62 on Nov 3, 2017 16:24:57 GMT
Not sure if this will count or not but now is the time to add the second Lorien boat on it's way down the Anduin. I know it's three figures but two are small hobbits so they really only count as one figure.... right? Master mindx2, if a fox counts as one figure, a hobbit does too! I guess your suggestion doesn't fit this month...... What a shame....
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Post by ddaines on Nov 3, 2017 21:24:44 GMT
Not sure if this will count or not but now is the time to add the second Lorien boat on it's way down the Anduin. I know it's three figures but two are small hobbits so they really only count as one figure.... right?
Boat of Lothlorien w/ Boromir, Merry & Pippin
"There are some among you who can handle boats: Legolas, whose folk know the swift Forest River; and Boromir of Gondor; and Aragorn the traveller.'
`And one Hobbit! ' cried Merry. `Not all of us look on boats as wild horses. My people live by the banks of the Brandywine.'"
"The Company was arranged in this way: Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam were in one boat; Boromir, Merry, and Pippin in another; and in the third were Legolas and Gimli, who had now become fast friends. In this last boat most of the goods and packs were stowed. The boats were moved and steered with short-handled paddles that had broad leaf-shaped blades." (LOTR, Book II, Ch. 8, Farewell to Lorien)
I see the strong figure of Bomomir with paddle in both hands steering the elegant Lorien boat, Pippn in the middle looking around and a confident Merry at the front helping guide the boat down the Great River.
I would love to see Master Tubb revive his past generous offerings and go above and beyond the initial suggestion and do all three boats, or at the very least provide the remaining figures that could be used if the boat were to be available separately (I have actually purchased 4 of the original Boromir's Farewell sets with the intent of converting figures, however I look forward to seeing what is coming)
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Post by ddaines on Nov 3, 2017 21:33:53 GMT
Mouth of Sauron mounted I know that this is already available , but with the imminent release of Aragorn at the Black Gate I would love to see a MoS figure matching Aragorn (so they can be used together if so desired), and whereas I believe the original mount was rather on the smallish size, and not very ‘hideous’ in looks to match the description in the book I believe we are now at a stage where the beast can be rendered in a far more book-accurate style. I’m still in favour of a horse type creature rather than falling into the ‘fantasy’ look, but I know the subject was a discussion on the MMP forum so perhaps some would fancy something a little more different. Perhaps the MoS could be holding up the Mithril shirt?
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Post by barliman on Nov 3, 2017 21:54:14 GMT
Excellent suggestion, Master Dave.
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Post by ddaines on Nov 3, 2017 22:27:01 GMT
Excellent suggestion, Master Dave. Thank you Sir
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Post by barliman on Nov 4, 2017 7:36:07 GMT
Mouth of Sauron mounted I’m still in favour of a horse type creature rather than falling into the ‘fantasy’ look, but I know the subject was a discussion on the MMP forum so perhaps some would fancy something a little more different. Also a good point. JRRT's description certainly suggests something more than an ordinary horse, when he writes that Mouth was – "...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 the sockets of its eyes and in its nostrils there burned a flame." Based on that description a "normal" horse just doesn't cut it for me. Quite how monstrous it should look is open to debate, but anything that has flames burning in its eye sockets and nostrils isn't likely to be a beast you can groom or give sugar lumps.
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Post by Gildor on Nov 4, 2017 9:26:31 GMT
the idea of a new Mouth of Sauron is interesting, most of all if it is depicted holding the mithril coat brandished in front of him. as for the horse, it should be an undead horse, somewhat like the "army of the dead rider" but maybe more hideous.
there are examples out there in mmorpg or rpg books of cadaverous horses with parts of skeletons , ghoulish, that could be used .
the problem I see though is that it would somehow go against some of Mithril politics to "render" differently something that already exists, that would break continuity with the former version of the Mouth. Would they accept to do it ? (not the figurine if it wins, but doing it differently than the original ? )
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Post by hsf62 on Nov 4, 2017 16:57:07 GMT
the idea of a new Mouth of Sauron is interesting, most of all if it is depicted holding the mithril coat brandished in front of him. as for the horse, it should be an undead horse, somewhat like the "army of the dead rider" but maybe more hideous. there are examples out there in mmorpg or rpg books of cadaverous horses with parts of skeletons , ghoulish, that could be used . the problem I see though is that it would somehow go against some of Mithril politics to "render" differently something that already exists, that would break continuity with the former version of the Mouth. Would they accept to do it ? (not the figurine if it wins, but doing it differently than the original ? ) At the time the first one was made the "horse" was still alive! Time takes its toll!
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Post by hsf62 on Nov 4, 2017 17:10:18 GMT
Walking along side the packed camel of Far Harad, was its baby.
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Post by Mornedhel on Nov 6, 2017 13:06:54 GMT
Boromir on horse at the battle of Osgiliath
An initial idea of Gildor back in 2005 :-)
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Post by erchamion on Nov 6, 2017 19:00:12 GMT
GOLLUM ON FRODOThe scene represents JUST the moment that Gollum bites Frodo's finger tearing it with the ring while Frodo becomes visible again. Gollum is on the Frodo´s shoulders and he still retains the finger with the ring in his mouth.
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Post by Axel on Nov 6, 2017 22:34:15 GMT
Nice suggestions here already... Imho we need more "mounted" months, as the quality of the suggestions here imho surpasses the level of those on single minis.
Well. As a fox with a sleeping hobbit counts as two minis (while the Arthedain hunter with the dog managed to sneak into a normal month), lets see how this little scene fares against these other gems:
A fox sniffing around a sleeping hobbit
Wondering what is behind this story, and never getting wiser for it, this is one of the scenes that always come up in my mind when I think of the hobbits first leg of the journey - already on the move, but still in the safety of the Shire.
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Post by barliman on Nov 7, 2017 7:32:51 GMT
It's a while since we've seen this suggestion, Master Axel!
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Post by orc on Nov 7, 2017 9:27:38 GMT
The Guardians of MirkwoodBattle of five armies... The three commanders agreed to put their disputes with each other on hold in order to face the Goblin threat together. They arranged their forces on the two spurs of the Mountain that lined the valley leading to the now-sealed off great gate, which was the only entrance to the Mountain. The Dwarves and Lake-men formed up on one spur and the Elves on the other, while a light rear-guard lined up across the mouth of the valley to lure the Goblins between the two other armies, and thus envelop them. Bilbo Baggins hid himself with his ring, hoping to avoid the battle. My proposal is a set of two Mirkwoodd Elves in armour (one archer and one with sword) ....readies to fight for their king... Attachments:
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Post by Thingol on Nov 9, 2017 8:17:57 GMT
Mounted Dunedain warrior with hawk Attachments:
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Post by Gildor on Nov 9, 2017 13:15:52 GMT
I'd like to know if one of those who submitted the easterling mounted captain (in its many forms) from the months before would suggest it. As I said, it's not my suggestion and I would not take credit for it but will follow it if it is suggested.
In the meantime if I had to suggest something myself, I'd go for something else which has been suggested back in 2005 and some times since then:
Merry riding with Dernhelm (Eowyn in disguise) to the Pelennor battlefield.
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Post by Luthien Tinuviel on Nov 10, 2017 6:21:49 GMT
Aragorn and Arwen promise of Love on Cerin Amroth
"Aragorn comes to Cerin Amroth where he meets lady Arwen again giving her the Ring of Barahir and where they both plighted their troth"
Aragorn is passing the ring on Arwen finger
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Post by Theobald on Nov 10, 2017 9:36:00 GMT
Mounted Commander from Far-Harad
The noble commander of the troops from Far-Harad before Minas Tirith is mounted on a horse or camel. He doesn't have a shield, just a scimitar (or a falcata) sheathed. His rich garment reveils a hint of an ornamented breastplate. He wears a conical helmet (as from Parthia or Assur) and the lower part of his face is hidden by a veil. Also his mount is richly decorated and shows no sign of movement, just as its rider. Both just express a silent threat to their foes.
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Post by stephenjcorcoran on Nov 10, 2017 12:38:12 GMT
Southron horse archerWith horse bow notched with an arrow firing behind him (in reference to the Parthians and their "Parthian shot" technique of riding towards the enemy then turning to fire as they ride away). Rider with cloak billowing behind him, scimitar in a scabbard, wearing a corset of brazen plates and small helm with plaited hair falling to his shoulders. quivers on his elaborate horse saddle and decorated trappings on his horse. He is on a dynamic looking horse travelling at speed.
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Post by Gerold on Nov 10, 2017 15:41:02 GMT
Nonono, a
Mounted Dunlending Chieftain
What the Dunlendings still need, is a mounted Chieftain to lead them to Rohan! As usual with chiefs, he has more money to spend for his equipment and so he may have more goodlooking furniture than the common dunlending warriors (chainmail, coat, helmet...)
I know : very long time ago a mounted Dunlending chieftain has ever been made as part of the unreleased Warband set ‘Half-orcs of Saruman’ but 1. It has never been officially released, so it doesn’t really exist in the official Mithril range 2. Only a few happy collectors have been so lucky to obtain one of the few samples that have been cast. I think the other collectors (like me) would be very happy to get such a figure in their armies.
Thanks to all who wants to support this idea.
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Post by Halbarad II. on Nov 13, 2017 16:00:54 GMT
Dwarven trader from the Blue Mountains (Ered Luin) leading a donkey packed with wares
After Smaug the Dragon has taken the lonely mountain and forced the dwarves to flee, they found a new home in the Blue Mountains amongst others. They worked as miners, smiths, toy-makers and traders etc. A donkey is a very good animal to carry all the stuff, the dwarves wanted to sell thoughout Middle-earth.
It could be very nice to see such a "team" created by Mithril.
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Post by picard on Nov 13, 2017 16:40:25 GMT
DWARF TRYING TO HUNT A DEER IN THE MIRKWOOD FOREST.
The action is located in the forest of Mirkwood, the company of Thorin and Bilbo meets a group of snow-white deer, before Thorin can stop them, three dwarves miss the last arrows they had left. I think that with a deer and a dwarf would be enough, later it could be completed with more deer or dwarfs. Attached a personal approach, could be better with a little more action in the figures (for example the deer could be dodging one of the arrows). I apologize in advance for my "art".
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Post by barliman on Nov 13, 2017 22:59:49 GMT
Great idea. Surprised no one has come up with it before!
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Post by barliman on Nov 14, 2017 10:17:40 GMT
Wormtongue on horseback
"'Do you hear this, Wormtongue?' said Théoden. 'This is your choice: to ride with me to war, and let us see in battle whether you are true; or to go now, whither you will. But then, if ever we meet again, I shall not be merciful.' Slowly Wormtongue rose. He looked at them with half-closed eyes. Last of all he scanned Théoden's face and opened his mouth as if to speak. Then suddenly he drew himself up. His hands worked. His eyes glittered. Such malice was in them that men stepped back from him. He bared his teeth; and then with a hissing breath he spat before the king's feet, and darting to one side, he fled down the stair. 'After him!' said Théoden. 'See that he does no harm to any, but do not hurt him or hinder him. Give him a horse, if he wishes it.' 'And if any will bear him,' said Éomer.'"
I see him riding on a jaded old nag (the only horse Theoden's stable-master in Edoras would let him take) - Pippin describes it as "an old tired horse" - and riding very clumsily, lolloping from side to side in the saddle with one of his feet desperately seeking its stirrup as the horse bears him away. He is probably unarmed, since Thdeoden implies his sword is probably rusty from lack of use.
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Post by gondolin on Nov 15, 2017 15:42:45 GMT
Gandalf and Pippin on Shadowfax Galloping Towards Minas Tirith
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Post by barliman on Nov 15, 2017 19:37:51 GMT
Another one that it's astonishing no one has suggested before. (Or have they? Maybe my memory is at fault.)
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Post by thelordofwitches on Nov 16, 2017 15:54:33 GMT
Wormtongue!
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