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Post by Michael O'Brien on Sept 2, 2010 13:30:05 GMT
Welcome to another exciting chance to add your ideas and dreams to Mithril's LOTR miniatures. Post your suggestions here. ONE per member. This month's ideas is for single figures only, so no mounted or Vignettes (more than 2 people or a lot of furniture + two people) please. A mounted figure counts as two figures (horse/camel/warg/etc) 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 16th of September (first round). We stop taking suggestions at 16.00 GMT on the 15th. 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. GO TO GALLERY PAGE: www.mithril.ie/Fellowship/gallery.html |
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Post by Theobald on Sept 2, 2010 14:04:00 GMT
I would like to place a comment here concerning the Gold Fellowship Releases:
I was amazed that in such a short time the "backlog" of the GF figures could be coped with (without any loss in quality of the figures). That was more than one great job ... compliment.
We all know who earns most of that compliment and additional respect. Chris Tubb that is.
So, now I might think about a suggestion, but this had to be said.
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Post by Milo on Sept 2, 2010 14:53:21 GMT
I put again my previous idea which deserves to be done one day.
IDEA TITLE: "Gollum biting off Frodo's ring finger"
Concerning positions, I prefer to let Chris choose the best way to make this fight alive.
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Post by Gildor on Sept 2, 2010 15:38:38 GMT
(Milo that would be a small vignette or at least "dual figurine" , this is single month ;( I doubt doing frodo+gollum can count as a "single" figurine)
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Post by Halbarad II. on Sept 2, 2010 15:56:19 GMT
This month I will bring in something new that isnt released so far in the Mithril range, I think. We have Bill Ferny and a southron spy at the Prancing Pony (M118) mithril.faerylands.eu/display.php?reference=M118but no more of those Ruffians who roamed the shire after sarumans downfall Ruffian Leader in the ShireThe Ruffian Leader was a human criminal from somewhere near Bree. He was one of Sharkey's (Saruman's) top men in the Shire. At the beginning of The Battle of Bywater, he led 20 Ruffians to the rebel hobbits' base in Bywater. His companions were not too excited about attacking a group of hobbits much larger then their own group, but he attacked Merry and was shot dead by a few hobbits with bows. I imagine a proud but bold man with unkempt hair or bald headed, shabby clothing (stains from food and much beer is paintjob then ;D) with only a big club as weapon, more to threaten with it. (..maybe he is patting the club at the moment in his other hand, like a bully with a baseball bat in our world....with a smirk on his face) He is staring unbelieviengly or gloatingly at the little hobbits, which he doesnt see's as serious opponents at all ....b l o o d y... s t u p i d... f o o l!  ......maybe some kind of "human kind of Bert, Tom or Bill....) |
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Post by imisel on Sept 3, 2010 10:58:35 GMT
Wow, HWolf!
This is a great suggestion, probably if i don´t get a own idea, I'll vote that!
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Post by Milo on Sept 3, 2010 11:57:10 GMT
(Milo that would be a small vignette or at least "dual figurine" , this is single month ;( I doubt doing frodo+gollum can count as a "single" figurine) Master Elf, this suggestion was accepted last time I proposed it. I do not see why it should not be the same this time. |
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Post by bombadil1963 on Sept 3, 2010 21:26:37 GMT
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Post by bombadil1963 on Sept 3, 2010 21:52:44 GMT
Harald´s idea is really nice and interesting. Perhaps a new M-series-idea is born with this suggestion! I would love and support it: the Freeing of the Shire! Hobbit warriors, bailliffs and peasants on the one hand and the ruffians of Saruman on the other. But I will repeat my last suggestion(s): A wandering Noldo-elf singing with opened mouth and staring up to the stars, to Elbereth Gilthoniel. I described him several times. He is still strong but loaded by the weight of ages, combat-proven but peaceful, proud but even humble. A real living member of the eldest, mightiest, wisest, most creative and beautyful of the First-born-children of Eru! |
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Post by ddaines on Sept 3, 2010 21:58:06 GMT
Guthlaf - Preparing for the 'Ride' With apologies to erchamion who I believe suggested Guthlaf a while back. Imagine a scene early in the morning as the mists lift off the ground and the horses stamp and snort restlessly impatient to be on the way. I picture Guthlaf bareheaded, as a standing figure holding his saddle as if about to throw it onto his horse. Ready to depart on the Rohirrim's ride to glory to Mundburg (and ultimately Guthlaf's death) he is leaning slightly back with the weight of his harness ready to hoist it up. Although he is Theoden's standard bearer, my idea is that he has the standard wrapped over his shoulder and the bare pole in the crook of his arm ready to fix the banner to it when he is mounted (why he would do it this way I don't have a clue, but it sounds good to me  ). The pole would have a horses head carving on the top rather than a spear point and his helm would be hanging off of his sword by a strap. This could of course be any rider, but as Guthlaf is a named character, why not him ;D  |
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Post by Axel on Sept 4, 2010 9:05:40 GMT
(Milo that would be a small vignette or at least "dual figurine" , this is single month ;( I doubt doing frodo+gollum can count as a "single" figurine) Remember that Frodo is invisible at that point, so all we need is Gollum in action and some imagination, and while I know that for most of us imagination counts at least for a dozen minis, hopefully it will not burden Chris' sculpting time too much :-) |
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Post by ddaines on Sept 4, 2010 15:21:56 GMT
I think Chris could sculpt a fantastic invisible Frodo ;D
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Post by fulvio on Sept 5, 2010 7:50:05 GMT
DWARF MINE PROSPECTOR of Khazad Dum
The most skilled miner of his group, dressed only with a light tunic for the extreme hot of the deepest tunnel. He wear a small leather helmet to protect the head from the debris from excavation, and a small backpack full of maps of the mine. The dwarf has the beard tied behind the neck to allow free of movement in the narrow space of the mine.
A pick stand under his left arm, while in the right hand he hold a raised lamp to light his way. Many small Mithril hammers of different size hang over the dwarf's belt: usefull tools to test the rock with reflected sound and unveil stream of pure mithril.
A dwarf miner has not been ever produced nor proposed, even if the proud dwarfs born as miners.
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Post by Axel on Sept 5, 2010 9:01:43 GMT
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Post by ungoliant on Sept 6, 2010 2:57:15 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]BALROG ENTOMBED[/glow]
History: The most terrible of the Maiar spirits, who served Melkor, were transformed into demons known as Balrogs. Huge and hulking creatures, the Balrogs had streaming manes of fire and nostrils that breathed flame. They seemed to move within clouds of black shadows and their limbs had the coiling power of huge serpents. The chief weapon of the Balrog was the many-thonged whip of fire, and, though as well they carried the mace, the axe and the flaming sword, it was the whip of fire that their enemies feared the most. When the War of Wrath ended Melkor’s reign forever, it seemed most of the Balrogs perished as well. However, at least one Balrog survived the first age and fled to the safest place it knew - the very roots of the Misty Mountains. There it remained for thousands of years in a chamber of charred earth and stone.
Description: The Balrog is seated on its haunches, arms folded around its knees. Its head is lowered, revealing only the upper half of its face. Great bat-like wings envelope its dark, malevolent form. In a kind of suspended animation, the statuesque being awaits the arrival of the dwarves…and its inevitable release.
Note: As this Balrog is hunkered down, with wings wrapped around its body, it should appear to be only half the size of the current Balrog that is upright and on the move. A diorama might have this Balrog seated in a shallow pit in the middle of its chamber, while dwarven miners break through an outer wall or sealed metal doors.
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Post by fulvio on Sept 6, 2010 7:58:16 GMT
QUOTE: "...the statuesque being awaits the arrival of the dwarves…and its inevitable release." I must alert my Dwarf Prospector not to dig too deep...  |
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Post by ungoliant on Sept 7, 2010 7:06:19 GMT
QUOTE: "...the statuesque being awaits the arrival of the dwarves…and its inevitable release." I must alert my Dwarf Prospector not to dig too deep... You better! Actually, your prospector would work nicely in conjunction with the entombed Balrog. Don't know if my Balrog is actually acceptable though, due to size or other possible restrictions...we'll see. BTW, that was one close race last month. Congratulations on your marginal yet absolute victory. Anyway, the Variag should look pretty darn good. I might get one myself. I'll paint him up real nice and place him in the center of my orc collection. Then we'll see who gets an arrow in his back. |
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Post by Turambar on Sept 7, 2010 8:34:27 GMT
Oh yes, I am very happy with that Variag also and I will suggest further "Easterling mounted archers" as "Variags" ! Congrats fulvio!
Great ideas so far.
Well, my friend Grond, this could be the possibility to have a better Balrog. Absolutely genial this suggestion.
And yes, the Balrog is a single figure!
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Post by ungoliant on Sept 8, 2010 0:39:37 GMT
Oh yes, I am very happy with that Variag also and I will suggest further "Easterling mounted archers" as "Variags" ! Congrats fulvio! Great ideas so far. Well, my friend Grond, this could be the possibility to have a better Balrog. Absolutely genial this suggestion. And yes, the Balrog is a single figure! I hope you're right comrade. |
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Post by bombadil1963 on Sept 8, 2010 18:47:29 GMT
I always thought that that Balrog was sculptured perfectly, but three or four times above scale! Make one a little bit larger than a troll, perhaps one and a half troll size, then it will be perfect! Try out if it will fit to our single-month-rules!
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Post by ddaines on Sept 8, 2010 19:44:55 GMT
I always thought that that Balrog was sculptured perfectly, but three or four times above scale! Make one a little bit larger than a troll, perhaps one and a half troll size, then it will be perfect! Try out if it will fit to our single-month-rules! I'd agree there Roland, a great design (far better than the film version), but I always thought it could have been smaller. I would seriously consider this suggestion if it is accepted. |
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Post by estel on Sept 9, 2010 10:40:49 GMT
I suggest the following:
[glow=blue,2,300]THORONGIL fighting the Corsairs of Umbar![/glow]
Thorongil burned many ships and vessels of the corsairs some time before the war of the ring broke out and doing such helped to make the threat from coastal raids much smaller than it would have been.
Thorongil should have a cloak being a much more action pose- figure of Aragorn in mailed armour with a sword slashing forward to beat Corsair warriors.
A nice GF-figure to supplement the regular M-series corsairs of Umbar.
Namarie
ESTEL
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Post by aelfwine on Sept 9, 2010 18:58:37 GMT
My suggestion for this month is
Grimbeorn the Old, Lord of the Carrock
An old, still muscular man, dressed in rich robes as befits a great Northman lord - but with fur trim. He carries a big axe (the same as Beorn, his father, is depicted carrying on the MC 7 model), held with both hands, across his waist. Perhaps he is standing in judgement; perhaps he is facing off against an enemy.
His face is old, full bearded. He has thin long hair still flowing down his shoulders.
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Post by Thingol on Sept 10, 2010 8:01:45 GMT
... wow there is two onice suggestions Grimbeorn and Thorongil... both could be nice to GF MS
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Post by pteratom on Sept 10, 2010 10:29:17 GMT
...i suggest the same of the last mounth:
[glow=red,2,300]Gollum eating a big fish on a rock[/glow]
...as i've said, Gollum is one of the most important figures in the story but he is represented only a few times. My dream is to make a diorama with a river, the entrance of a cavern and sure Gollum eating a nice big fish on a river's rock!
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Post by Axel on Sept 11, 2010 6:23:47 GMT
pteratoms suggestion gave me an idea... (one karma to you for it).
Smeagol
I know we already have him in the boat, when Deagol finds the ring. What I think of is Smeagol after finding the ring, but before he is evicted from his tribe. A crouched, wretched, mischieveous creature, but not yet the skinny old Gollum but still a youthfull Hobbit - perhaps in the moment when is grandma is giving the verdict that he has to leave them.
This one would need a good deal of emotion put into his pose.
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Post by gilgaladtolkien on Sept 11, 2010 7:18:14 GMT
A few words concerning the Balrog...
I don't want to open a new discussion, but a few words concerning the Balrog are necessary.
I like the idea of a new Balrog very much and I will support it.
In my eyes the current Balrog is well designed.
Very nice is that the wings are optional; perferct the man-shape appearance of the Balrog.
But there is something that needs a redesign.
The whip should have many thongs.The sword should be in the right hand and the whip in the left.
("In its right hand was a blade like a stabbing tongue of fire; in its left it held a whip of many thongs" FOTR,CHAPTER V, THE BRIDGE OF KHAZAD-DÛM")
The heigt is too huge.
In the Book "The Book of Lost Tales. Part II, The Fall of Gondolin" Tolkien describes the Balrog as double height of Glorfindel.
Also no wings are mentioned, so it would be nice if the Balrog's wings would be optional again.
So I agree with Bombadil1963, that a new Balrog should be greater than a troll and smaller than the current Balrog.
I think a little bit greater than the Sauron-figure (double man height).
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Post by pteratom on Sept 11, 2010 18:27:31 GMT
pteratoms suggestion gave me an idea... (one karma to you for it). Smeagol I know we already have him in the boat, when Deagol finds the ring. What I think of is Smeagol after finding the ring, but before he is evicted from his tribe. A crouched, wretched, mischieveous creature, but not yet the skinny old Gollum but still a youthfull Hobbit - perhaps in the moment when is grandma is giving the verdict that he has to leave them. This one would need a good deal of emotion put into his pose. ...nice one! that's another good idea to put theese important guys in the right place! I like this very much! (a karma point also for you ) |
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Post by Shadyt on Sept 13, 2010 1:18:31 GMT
Troll Champion of the North
Serving as a commader under the Witchking, this troll helped destroy Cardolan.
Wearing a chain shirt hung with heavy metal scales and a helm this troll is inspired by the cover art from MERP module "Lost realm of Cardolan" the picture can also be seen on the meccg "Rogrog"
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Post by Wendy on Sept 14, 2010 14:47:29 GMT
I suggest Sam cooking the brace of coneys over a campfire. (Or alternately titled Sam, camp cook.)
I imagine Sam hovering, spoon in hand, over a pot and small fire (mostly coals), the coneys sitting nearby.
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). The pole would have a horses head carving on the top rather than a spear point and his helm would be hanging off of his sword by a strap.
