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Post by MB on Sept 27, 2004 2:14:04 GMT
Now that the much anticipated Oliphant box set has been released, I was wondering what box set Mithril fans would like to see done next. Personally, I would like to see a box set done similar to the MB279 The Lord of the Nazgul. I think that it would be interesting to have the scene depicted when Pippin is facing off in front of the Olog-hai troll chief (with maybe a stunned Beregond like the description in the book). Place it on a similar circular base, with a fallen orc and a fallen rohan warrior, and possibly Gandalf with sword drawn fighting an orc warrior or easterling. It would also be cool to display this with the MB279 The Lord of the Nazgul, because it shows the two major battles of the two hobbit friends. I would love to hear what other ideas for a box set, because all of the big creatures that I can think of have been done already (except for all the creatures in the Silmarilion and of course, Sauron).
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Post by Wendy on Sept 28, 2004 14:51:19 GMT
I don't know how feasible this is, but I'd like to see Chris Tubbs interpretation of the Argonath. It'd be a BIG boxset, but it would be so cool! Maybe make them so the pieces are hollow when assembled? It would go well with Ori's suggestion of the Fellowship in the Lorien rafts. Just a thought...
How about people who make suggestions on the message board having first dibs on limited edition figures that they suggested? ;D
I hope I can get the Oliphant. I'm asking for it for Christmas. My mother-in-law is of Irish descent, so I'm sure she'd be happy to support an Irish company.
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Post by Dave D on Sept 28, 2004 17:00:39 GMT
Grond would be nice, suitable troll escorts etc! Hopefully not too impractical!
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Post by Fulvio on Oct 13, 2004 5:57:50 GMT
...Why not some sort of very usefull Orc siege engine with a crew? (...perhaps a stone thrower from the siege of Minas Tirith)
My Southron army really appreciate the new Mumakil in his rank!
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Post by Ori on Oct 14, 2004 18:21:23 GMT
The monster of the lake at the entrance of Moria
The Taming of Old Man Willow with trapped hobbits
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Post by Wendy on Oct 18, 2004 14:41:55 GMT
How about a box set of the Lords of Gondor that fought in the War of the Ring, like Forlong the Fat, Dervorin of Ringlo Vale, from Morthond, tall Duinhir and his sons Duilin and Derufin (archers), Hirluin the Fair of Pinnath Gelin, and Imrihil Prince of Dol Amroth. Maybe also some Lords of the Mark. Should they be mounted?
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Post by Nathan Jaworski on Oct 20, 2004 5:15:38 GMT
I would love to see some figures of the Lords of Gondor. That is a great Idea!!
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Post by Shadyt on Oct 20, 2004 15:10:44 GMT
I would like to see a troll captain, armored, urging his troops forward.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2005 18:12:58 GMT
How's about a 'Journey down the Anduin' set featuring the Fellowship and the Elven boats. My ideas are either the 3 boats with baggage etc, with all the Fellowship seated OR the 3 boats with some of the Fellowship (the non-Hobbits) seated and the Hobbits standing, waiting to board. This idea has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that i am trying to complete a diorama Farewell to Lorien (honest) and need some small boats with seated paddlers to go with the Swan boat of Galadriel (which i have managed to provide from an ornament).
Also, in agreement with a previous request by another member, the 'Watcher in the Water' is overdue. It need not be a full creature as it is part submerged, but perhaps Frodo being dragged into the water/held aloft in its tentacles would be a nice (as well as the remainder of the Fellowship, including Bill) addition.
regards, dave.
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Post by Michael O'Brien on Feb 10, 2005 9:49:27 GMT
How's about a 'Journey down the Anduin' set featuring the Fellowship and the Elven boats. My ideas are either the 3 boats with baggage etc, with all the Fellowship seated OR the 3 boats with some of the Fellowship (the non-Hobbits) seated and the Hobbits standing, waiting to board. This idea has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that i am trying to complete a diorama Farewell to Lorien (honest) and need some small boats with seated paddlers to go with the Swan boat of Galadriel (which i have managed to provide from an ornament). Also, in agreement with a previous request by another member, the 'Watcher in the Water' is overdue. It need not be a full creature as it is part submerged, but perhaps Frodo being dragged into the water/held aloft in its tentacles would be a nice (as well as the remainder of the Fellowship, including Bill) addition. regards, dave. I got a lot of resistance from Chris about doing the Watcher, even submerged (I brought it up in December). Why don't you do a sketch and send it in, your personal view of the Watcher, I will show it to my boss. One problem is Trees, foliage around the lake makes a difficult cast. It is that difficulty that restricts the design, and that is the challange. Also if there is lots of tenticals then there will be a lot of construction involved, and more likely to be akward to cast. Remeber it is in METAL not Resin. Anyone want to try a hand in designing a Watcher is welcome, I will even post a gallery page if I get enough sketches. Be Brave and send it to us either by mail or e-mail (keep the filesize to less than 300kb for e-mail please, a jpeg format is usually best.) I like the boats idea, it would be lovely to make more of them. Of COURSE, such a suggestion has nothing to do with your currect diorama project. Perish the thought. ;D
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Post by Axel on Apr 7, 2005 19:57:49 GMT
The boats are a great idea, the fellowship + gollum :-)
The three trolls from the Hobbit would make a good box, being too large for a vignette.
The "Lords of Gondor" are probably better off as a M or LT series.
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Post by Wendy on Apr 12, 2005 14:01:54 GMT
Making The Lords of Gondor into an M or LT series would be fine too. It's all good as long as it gets done at some point. I realize Mithril can't make and release everything at once because they'd produce themselves right out of a job (and drive Mr. Tubbs crazy at the same time). On average, how long does it take to design, manufacture and release a box set versus a single figure? Does it help the suggestion process if those who are artistically able send sketches? (I'm thinking specifically about the watcher in the water, but the question is general.)
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Post by mb on Apr 13, 2005 5:12:38 GMT
I agree, Wendy, a box set of the Lords of Gondor would be great. The figures would go well with the new vignettes that are going to be out soon. They could include in it, Prince Imrahil on foot in regal pose, since he is mounted in the swan knights vignette. I would also like to see another box set done like the Witch King one, having a large base and on it, have a scene depicting an important part of the books. Like Frodo and Sam on Mount Doom being rescued by the eagles and Gandalf, Pippin and Beregond facing the Troll Chief at the Black Gates, The Entmoot or the Ents attacking Isengard, or the 3 trolls from the hobbit.
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Post by Wendy on Apr 13, 2005 20:02:27 GMT
I really like the idea of Pippin and Beregond facing the troll! I would be that in an instant! It's only fair since Merry got to be in a box set. It's the defining moment for the two hobbits, respectively. So many possibilities...and so long to wait for them to be released...
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Post by Michael O'Brien on Apr 15, 2005 9:14:47 GMT
Making The Lords of Gondor into an M or LT series would be fine too. It's all good as long as it gets done at some point. I realize Mithril can't make and release everything at once because they'd produce themselves right out of a job (and drive Mr. Tubbs crazy at the same time). On average, how long does it take to design, manufacture and release a box set versus a single figure? Does it help the suggestion process if those who are artistically able send sketches? (I'm thinking specifically about the watcher in the water, but the question is general.) If any collectors want to send in sketches then WE WILL BE DELIGHTED to receive them. I am always eager for your imput and make sure they are shown and acknowledged. Please be aware that some creatures CANNOT be made, either because of cost or complexity. We will do our best. A boxed set can take 4 times as long to finish as a single figure at least. That is a rough estimate. It depends on the boxed set itself. The more pieces or the pose can affect the cost and time dramatically.
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Post by Wendy on Apr 15, 2005 14:07:42 GMT
If the more pieces or the pose affect the cost and time dramatically, then the Watcher would be difficult to make and take a long time. Unless only three of four legs designs were made to be randomly inserted in a base or something like that, or just have one tentacle reaching for Frodo.
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Post by uhdjustin on Apr 18, 2005 18:22:42 GMT
I dont like the idea of another dragon box set. I cant see another pose of Smaug being that appealing to collectors of Lord of the Rings figures who enjoy Mithril. Dragons are a small part of Tolkien's books, and if a Mithril collector would need more dragons then the 5 that are already availiable, that person could easily convert one using one of the many dragon models that exist already from different model companies.
I would like to see more done with the ents, like having a box set with either the Ents gathered together in the entmoot, or have them in fighting positions like in the battle they have with Isengard. Or have a box set with characters from the Battle of the 5 armies. Have a mini vignette of Beorn fighting Bolg (Azog's son), Have Bard in armor with standard bearer and warrior, and have the Elven king in armor with Standard bearer and warrior. I also like the idea of having Pippin fighting the Troll chief with Beregond, and having the 2 major fights for the 2 hobbits depicted in box sets would look very nice together.
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Post by mb on Apr 28, 2005 16:01:34 GMT
Well, I just saw the first pictures of the new smaug box set, and all I have to say, is that it looks almost completely like M62 Smaug, but WITH A BASE. Both smaugs are on the ground, they are in almost the same position, except the new smaug has his mouth open. His wings are up in both poses, and in both sets, IT HAS SMAUG SURROUNDED BY TREASURE. Im not saying its a horrible figure, but it is redundant, and it is unnecessary considering that there are SO many other box sets that you could do that would appeal more to fans.
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Post by twrich on Feb 18, 2006 3:44:46 GMT
Time to revive an old thread.
I think a perfect scenario for a new boxed set would be Bilbo, Gandalf, and the 13 dwarves in Bilbo's home at Bag End. The Dwarves would be playing their musical instruments and Gandalf would be drawing thoughtfully on a long pipe. Bilbo would be scurrying about with stacks of dishes or platters of food. If furniture could be included, great. If costs prohibit that, then we would do without it.
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Post by aelfwine on Apr 22, 2006 3:49:20 GMT
And a bit more revival.
Two ideas for (again) boxed sets or "army groups"
Uruks.
M150, I do believe, is a rather brilliant Uruk of Minas Morgul. Sadly, there does not appear to be many more Uruks running around. (there's the fellow with the whip, though) There are half-orcs, but those aren't the same.
So why not an army group of Uruks. Give them two shield options (Minas Morgul type or an Isengard type) and have them big and tall and scary and armed with longbows and longswords. Have them standing straighter than other orcs (though without the same sort of equipment as the Half-Orcs)
and, the other ones is...
Easterlings.
There isn't a lot of representation of the poor old Easterlings in Mithril's range. The movie gave us the gaudy Easterlings-who-weren't. It would be interesting to see what Mithril could make of it.
Maybe 12 of them on horse?
Gavin
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Post by Bond...SBond on Dec 11, 2006 15:14:22 GMT
I'd expand that out to include boxed sets of warriors of Rohan (yes, there's been lots of Rohirim in the various ranges, but I like the idea of a dedicated line that might be a wee bit cheaper to collect), and Half-Orcs to go with the suggested Uruk set. Let's see some Half-Orcs other than those going for ridiculous prices on eBay!!
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Post by bombadil1963 on Dec 11, 2006 22:09:27 GMT
Yes, the Three Trolls will be fantastic!
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Post by ddaines on Dec 11, 2006 23:33:41 GMT
I don't like to use other company idea as an example as it seems rather disloyal, but Thunderbolt Mountain have available weapon sprues for all races in their range, i.e. Orcs and Elves. These sets seem to be very useful for those collectors of TM figures and include spears, bows and quivers etc. These would also be a very useful addition to the Mithril armoury. I would also love to have avaialable a series of 'dead' figures of all races for use in dioramas, although I'm sure they could be used for RPG tec.
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Post by bombadil1963 on Dec 30, 2006 10:50:14 GMT
The Shire Daily: Noldor leaving ImladrisI would like to see some High-elves of Imladris leaving for the Grey Havens. In my mind I see them walking in a long row, one after the other, clad in long garments and hooded. But the legs must be visible perhaps a little bit hidden by the clothes. But one should see that they are walking not gliding. No armour and only a few weapons can be seen though they are looking frightening and mighty enough for all enemies: the most powerful of the first born children of Eru leaving Middle Earth! A little bit like in the movies (you know this kitschy scene with Arwen, foreseeing her and Aragorn´s son). But I suppose it more like in the first book, when Frodo and Sam meet Gildor in the Shire. The procession would look walk sad with measured steps . Looking very venerable. Some of them with open mouths because they are singing sad songs. A pair of friends walking side by side with their arms on the shoulders of their mate, glancing at the stars. Imagine this "caravan" in diorama!
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Post by aelfwine on Jan 12, 2007 6:03:20 GMT
Oh yes Bombadil. I'd buy that in an instant.
I am trying to make a small group/diorama/something of an elf Wandering Company - a similar idea.
(The movie sort of conflated two things: the elves departing and the Wandering Companies into one notion. Gildor is not leaving Middle Earth when Frodo meets him. Gildor leaves with Galadriel and Frodo at the end of the story.)
So a Noldorin progress in Eriador - which could be a Wandering Company or a final journey to the havens? I'd buy it in an instant.
Gavin
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