May 2009 Suggestions is CLOSED

[Michael O'Brien]

Welcome to another exciting chance to add your ideas and dreams to Mithril's LOTR miniatures.
Post your suggestions here. ONE per member.

This is a single figure month, NO Mounted options will apply.

Examples of past single figures include the King of the Dead and the Lossoth hunter.

Due to the increased workload on Chris, he has asked that we accept only single figure suggestions until he has caught up with releases. I know it will disappoint some members but what is the point in winning the vote if the figures never get made and Chris is trying to work on general releases as well.

The only other restriction is that the figures MUST conform to our license, so NO Silmarillion based characters are allowed. They have to be in the Hobbit or LOTR books. The final say is ours and no arguement will be allowed. Ask if you are worried about its eligiability.

Please submit ideas in the following format ONLY:

IDEA TITLE

"this is why I think 'Idea Title' is a good idea for this month..."

Make the title stand out (within reason) and separate from any supportive text by a paragragh. This will prevent Chris accidently overlooking it when he compiles the voting list later on. Otherwise it could be mistaken as a comment not a new suggestion.

Please add some quotes about where it is mentioned or give descriptions to promote your suggestion. Even add a picture or submit it to me to add to the gallery page. If you drum up support NOW, the you have a much better chance when it is time to vote.

Voting will begin on the 15th of May (first round). We stop taking suggestions at 16.00 GMT on the 14th.

You may add comments about other members suggestions as well. If you post any suggestions elsewhere it may not be seen or credited. Please post any suggestions in English. (That is all I can respond in, sorry).
If you have any questions then post in the other thread provided for such questions.

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[Theobald]

So, I'll try again :


female orc

[Bond...SBond]

Castamir the Usurper

Here's one there hasn't been a miniature for, straight from the pages of the Appendices. I would like to see a Castamir after he has driven Eldacar from Osgiliath, garbed in the regalia of the kings taken after the sacking of capital of Gondor. His surcoat would be showing the ship of Pelargir rather than the White Tree. He might even be so audacious as wearing a karma crown to show his linage to the ancient Sea Lords of Gondor and the son of lost Numenor (rather than a half-blood from the barbarians of Middle-Earth). He was a mighty captain of the Gondorian navy, he would affect a heavy scimitar (like those used by marines) and even wear an earring.

[Theobald]

Very good idea, Bond. I was hesitating about suggesting Tarannon Falastur again ... which might be close to your idea, I think.

[Bond...SBond]

Thank you, Master Theobald.

[gilgaladtolkien]

I think Helm's Deep needs a

Half-Orc warband leader

[Theobald]

Well, Gilgaladtolkien, as there is a standard-bearer in the new M-range we might guess that there also will be a warband leader, I think. Then there still is the D8A of the of the Mw347. As the regular scheme of a 'command group' also includes a "sound-giving" member there also might be a hornist or a drummer.
Anyway a good idea though.

[gilgaladtolkien]

Hi Theobald,

I think there will be no "Half-orc Warband Leader" in the new M-Range.
Remember, at "Helm's Deep" there fought Half-Orcs, Uruks and Orcs, Dunlendings and men of Rohan.
My idea is, that the first release, which is done, are men of Rohan and half-orcs.
The second release could be Orcs/Uruks and more men of Rohan.
The last part , the third release, could consists of Dunlendings and perhaps some characters.
I think the half-orc part is done, that's why I suggest a "Half-Orc Warband Leader".
By the way, not everybody has items from the Mw347.

[Shadyt]

I like the suggestion made by Gilgaladtolkien, "Half -orc Warband Leader"
I have not been able to get any of the unreleased Mw347 figures.
Even if a leader is eventually added to the M series release it is useful to have two that are different in appearance.

[estel]

May 2, 2009 7:20:19 GMT Bond...SBond said:

Castamir the Usurper

Here's one there hasn't been a miniature for, straight from the pages of the Appendices. I would like to see a Castamir after he has driven Eldacar from Osgiliath, garbed in the regalia of the kings taken after the sacking of capital of Gondor. His surcoat would be showing the ship of Pelargir rather than the White Tree. He might even be so audacious as wearing a karma crown to show his linage to the ancient Sea Lords of Gondor and the son of lost Numenor (rather than a half-blood from the barbarians of Middle-Earth). He was a mighty captain of the Gondorian navy, he would affect a heavy scimitar (like those used by marines) and even wear an earring.

That's great, a figure I also dreamed of!!

[ungoliant]

SUNLAND WARLORD

"Although most of the Haradrim in the army that came to Mordor were of brown skin, the lands of the Haradrim were vast, and part of the army came from Far Harad, where the tribesmen of the Sunlands were black. These were mighty warriors, who were compared with trolls in strength and size. All had black eyes and long black hair in plaits braided with gold, and some as well had paint like crimson blood upon their faces. Their helmets and corselets of overlapping plates were of bronze. They were armed variously with bows, crimson-headed spears and pikes, curved daggers and scimitars. They were said to be as cruel as orcs and in battle gave no quarter and expected none"

Towering over the other soldiers of Mordor, this black warlord wears very little armor. Instead, he relies on stealth and superior reach to outflank and strike down his opponent. For warmth in the cooler climates of Middle-Earth, he wears a scarlet cloak. He is armed with great spear and a large round shield. His tall sinewy form, adorned with small bits of bronze armor, and perhaps crimson painted face, contrasts nicely amidst a rabble of filthy orcs. I picture this warlord with short cropped hair, instead of long hair (maybe even a shaved head), and without helmet or shoes (maybe sandals). And I see a series of gold rings around his neck and ankles. This warlord is a proud bastard - you can see it in his face - and won't hesitate putting his big toe in some orc butt, should one have the nerve to mad dog him!

[twrich]

Well, there are some scary suggestions above!

But again I will recommend a [glow=red,2,300]Female Assassin of Dol Amroth![/glow]
We all know that she would be in light leather with a cloak and hair flowing. A Dagger poised above her head in a striking pose is how I envision her.

She would be a nice compliment to the Dol Amroth series,

[Bond...SBond]

May 5, 2009 2:18:57 GMT @ungoliant said:

GOBLIN QUEEN

Here's a thought: How about a single, massive queen that could produce hundreds of offspring at any given time? I imagine her to be something like a termite or ant queen, her undulating abdomen popping those little monsters out like a Toyota assembly line! Picture if you will, deep in the bowels of Middle-Earth, the Goblin Queen lays hidden in her secret lair, her outer chamber protected by the largest and strongest orcs. Only the Goblin King himself is permitted to service her! That in itself stirs up another question: How does he do it?

Wow...images of Harnic gargun (Harn orcs) come to mind.

[erchamion]

Good ideas this month, as always

I, for one, rescued an old suggestion:

Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took

Led the defence against the orcs of Mt. Gram led by Golfimbul at the Battle of Greenfields. He was known for his exceptionally large stature for a Hobbit (he stood 4' 5" and could ride a horse), although he was later surpassed by his descendant Pippin and Pippin's friend Merry. He was the son of Thain Isengrim II. He was the younger of two sons, and his older brother Ferumbras succeeded to the Thainship. He was also known for knocking Golfimbul's head off and having it land in a rabbit hole, inventing the sport of golf.

He is protected with war gear and armed with a club.

[Bond...SBond]

May 6, 2009 5:02:49 GMT @ungoliant said:

Hmmm, I'm not familiar with Harnic gargun (Harnic orcs). I'll have to check it out. You know, it's almost impossible to be original these days.

I understand. Harn is a great campaign setting first put pen to paper by Nathan Crosby in 1986. Your idea is an exact duplicate of Mr. Crosby's concept of how Harn (the island on which most games are set in the campaign) "orcs" (he calls them gargun...basically orcs) propogate.

Yeah, I don't think it would make the rolls for Fellowship...but I do like the idea of another orc figure. I recall when Frodo overheard two orcs arguing...one was a "blood hound" and the other was a larger spear-armed one. Perhaps an armor-clad Uruk from Morgul...now there's a scary image.

Keep up the suggests...ya never know less you ask.

[estel]

[glow=red,2,300]HALDIR, GUARDIAN OF LORIEN[/glow]

then this is my suggestion for this month. I think we need an elf as a GF figure beside all those Trolls, men and kings and so on.

Haldir should be an elf with a cloak, sword and a bow, but please not a shooting pose, more a guardian look (I think C.T. is knowing what I mean).

[Gildor]

Well I'll try myself at a suggestion...

Arvedui Last King of Arthedain

(we already have his son Aranarth, the first Dunadan chieftain not be a king... but we don't have the last King of Arnor figurines... And besides Argeleb (M354) we don't have any King of Arnor in the Mithril range if I remember well...

[bombadil1963]

Namarie, fellows!

may the winds of Manwe play always friendly with your hair and may Varda`s stars shine on all your ways!!!

I´m waiting for Sam, cooking rabbit-stew, and the Dorwinian Wine-trader!

But on the other hand I am waiting such a long time for a dwarf:

Narvi, the stonemason of the West-Gate of Moria and friend to Celebrimbor with whom he shared knowledge and wisdom!

And this is my suggestion. He should work on a large stone with hammer an cisel. That´s it.

[ungoliant]

Sheeesh, I didn't realize we were into page 2. Okay Bond...SBond, that's interesting for sure. Coincidentally, when the orcs first entered the forests of Middle-Earth, the Woses also referred to them as "Gorgun". Sometimes just changing one letter is all it takes to avoid copyright infringement.

You're right, my earlier description of the Goblin Queen is un-Tolkien. Personally, I would have preferred a more traditional looking female goblin monarch - a bowlegged, potbellied, toadish creature, with sagging breasts and an iron crown. Of course, she could be athletic looking too, endowed with broad shoulders and strong, thick legs. The latter might make more sense, if she was to thrive in a kingdom of savage orcs that promote via assassination. Anyway, that's what I had in mind to begin with, but I was told it probably wouldn't fly with Tolkien Enterprise either. So, I submitted the gross insect image instead. After all that, I've retracted the suggestion of the Goblin Queen and submitted the Sunland Warlord instead. I truly predict overwhelming support and thunderous applause at any moment.

Note: Maybe the female orc is incredibly beautiful after all. That would explain why no other race has ever seen them; the male orcs are too embarrassed by them, so they keep them hidden away in a secret place!

[ddaines]

GIRION - LORD OF DALE

Not a new suggestion from me, but seeing how well King Brand turned out I will re-submit Girion, Lord of Dale from the Hobbit as a Hobbit related companion piece.

Originally suggested holding the emerald necklace, perhaps a different pose may be better.

[Wendy]

I'll suggest Sam and cooking fire once more.

[aelfwine]

I second Estel's suggestion.

[Axel]

I suggest

Bombur, at the battle of the five Armies

He failed many a race since the introduction of the fellowship. Its time for another try.