Your top 10 models from GW

Bofur The Dwarf · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:27 pm

I was thinking to myself earlier: what are my favourite minis from GW. I started debating with myself, and believe I came to a conclusion.

I was then kinda curious of what models other people are in favour of, based purely on sculpt, pose or effectiveness in games. So what I want to ask is: What's your too ten favourite minis? They can be from either the hobbit or Lotr, and can be personally judged by yourself on what qualities makes it into your top ten list. You can also add a little description if you want.

My list is:
10: Gloin

9: Hunter orcs on Fell Wargs.

8: Aragorn (Fellowship) love the pose and sculpt, with great details on his equipment. :aragorn:

7: Gandalf (Khazad-Dum) lovely dynamic pose. :gandalf:

6: Azog on White Warg.

5: Bolg he has some lovely detailing on him, and a joy to paint.

4: Mounted Elrond the best mounted pose in my opinion. :elrond:

3: Haldir unarmoured with sword.

2: Young Thorin Oakenshield

1: Boromir, Captain of the White Tower (with banner)

That's the list of my favourites :-D

Thermo · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:34 pm

Great question... hmmm think I might film my top ten and stick it on the channel, thanks for the content idea!

SidTheSloth · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:42 pm

In no particular order, mine are:

Gandalf (khazad dum)
Aragorn (Helm's deep)
Oin
Ori
Lobelia (metal)
Haldir with bow
Gollum with fish (old version, the one on a rock)
Saruman on horse
Eowyn on foot (with helmet)
Theoden (Helm's deep)

Bofur The Dwarf · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:45 pm

Cool Thermo, you're welcome for the idea

I subscribed the other day and can't wait to see :rofl:

mertaal · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:17 pm

Wow, a big question! A lot of models make the "very nice" list, but actually for me it's not too hard to narrow down the "nice" to the "truly great". In no particular order:

Fellowship Gandalf, the one in the current finecast box:

To me, really encapsulates the mystery of the "wandering wizard" presented in the Hobbit and the Fellowship of the Ring.

Khazad Dum Gandalf:

For the reasons given by the OP: Dynamic and atmospheric pose. I can hear him shouting "you shall not pass!".

Gollum: Sorry for the double image, but a shameless plug of my own paint job here

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Another really dynamic pose with huge character.

Lurtz: A classic. I don't prefer the rare archer version- this one is so characterful, but so simple.

Thryden Wolfsbane (on foot):

Just damned cool.

Shelob: Creepy as fuuuuuu

Dead Marsh Spectre:

Malign and sad all at the same time. Great sculpt.

Bolg:

Oh, if only he wasn't fine cast!

Great Eagles: Yep, for a plastic kit these are superb. I wish Gwaihir was plastic too.

Oldschool Balin: Have to get in some old school dwarf love. It could be Dain or Durin as well, but I went for Balin in the end.

It's not that I don't like the new dwarves, but there is just something really comforting about dwarves that look…. well, like Dwarves

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Next week the list could be 50% different though I think!

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:51 pm

Théoden in full armour
Galadhrim with bows
Armoured Haldir
Knights of Minas Tirith
Rohan Royal Guard on foot
Rohan Royal Guard mounted
Morannon Orcs
Fighting Uruk-hai
Veterans of Osgiliath
Gandalf at Khazad-dum

This may not be 100% but near enough.

JamesR · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:53 pm

My list would have to be (and this isn't necessarily in any order)

The ORIGINAL Hasharin (I don't like the new one, he's not very assassiny lol)
Suladan the Serpent Lord on horseback
Easterling Warpriest mounted
The King's Champion
Boromir Capt of the White tower with banner (foot model)
Faramir (Ranger armor)
Erkenbrand mounted
The Betrayer Mounted
Wild Warg Chieftain
Elrohir (unarmored)

Isilduhrr · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:54 pm

In no order mine are:
Kili
Helm's deep Gimli
Old Radagast
Lurtz with shield
Easterling bowmen
Uruk pikeman: the one with the higher of the horizontal pikes
Floi Stonehand
Azog
Ringwraiths on foot
Eowyn armoured

An odd assorted list but :roll:

Creaky · **Joined:** Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:26 pm **Posts:** 424

In no particular oder, and only counting minis I actually have experience with:

Azog
Bolg
White Council Gandalf
LotR Bilbo
Three Hunters Aragorn
Eomer, Knight of the Pellanor
Sauron
The ORIGINAL Suladan
Thror
The Necromancer

.:Gunslinger:. · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:15 pm

Erkenbrand
Three Hunters Aragorn
Uruk Captain from the Ballista
Balrog with the whip
Gimli breaking of the fellowship
Eowyn unarmoured
Uruk scouts (metal)
Dunlending warriors
Barrowwights
Mounted Nazgul (the nameless)

cereal_theif · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:00 pm

In no particular order

1) Radagast on Sleigh
2) Gollum with fish
3) Arwen foot model (new)
4) Galadriel - white council pose
5) Aragorn Three Hunters
6) Legolas with knives
7) Khazad Guard... all of them

Hunter Orcs on Fell Wargs
9) Bolg
10) Elf Dead Marsh Spectre

Sacrilege83 · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:57 pm

Very hard decision judging a top ten. I had to narrow it down from 20+ favs. The ones that I like but not my top 10 (no particular order): Mumakil, Ranger Faramir, Dol Amroth Men-at-Arms, Forlong, Gothmog mt. 2nd version, Black Numenorians, Rohan Royal Guard ft, Elladan on ft. in armour, King Theoden (ft. amour no helm).

My Top 10 Sculpts (LOTR)

10) King Elendil
9) Fountain court guard
8) Aragorn mounted (armour, blackgate version)
7) Balrog
6) Cave Drake
5) Gil-Galad
4) Witchking mounted (Flaming sword)
3) Castellans of Dol Guldur
2) Dark Marshal mounted
1) Haldir's Elves (Galadrhim, Metal)

What I like from the AUJ range:
1) Thrain
2) Rivendell Knights
3) Grimhammers
4) King Thror
5) Elrond Mounted
6) Young Dwalin
7) Bolg
8) Warriors of Dale
9) Young Balin
10) Yazneg

SouthernDunedain · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:08 pm

Top 10 models?

In no particular order:

Cave Drake
Armoured Glorfindel
Armoured Celeborn
Aragorn the King ft
Young Dwalin
Amdur
Blackroot Vale Banner
Shagrat (Old)
Gandalf on Cart
Sauron, Dark Lord.

Grungehog · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:12 pm

I must say, there some corkers out there

cave drake
kd gandalf
shelob
old metal mordor troll and chief
suladan ft mounted(2nd ed)
metal rangers
heroes of helms deep box
gulavhar
balrog with whip (denizens of moria)
elladan & elrohir armoured

Sithious · **Posted:** Sat Nov 16, 2013 1:02 am

Even though I like soooo many models, I suppose I will make this list and live with it, I think there are a hundred models tied for #11
I hate to put numbers on them because so many end up getting left off that I really like...oh well.
Kings of Men (all 4 are #10)
Twilight Ring wraiths (the WK above the others, but the 3 are #9)
Original Bilbo #8
Saruman from the Orthanc set #7
Mahud Chieftain (original) #6
Farmer Maggot and his dogs #5
Shelob #4
Faramir Ranger captain #3
Arwen on Horse #2
Gollum with fish #1

Lorindol · **Posted:** Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:29 am

It's really hard but here goes:

Gandalf from minas thirith FC blister
High elf captain + banner
high elf knights(rivendel knights)
with king mounted
Golden king of harad (awesome he's being caried on to the field haha)
mounted gothmog (with the dead guy underneath him)
mordor orc captains &metal mordor orcs(all of them are great models)
great beast of gorgoroth
Great eagels (the new plastic ones)
Mordor(isenguard) troll plastic (cool that it's multi part)

cereal_theif · **Posted:** Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:17 am

I love that we have so many because there are many models I really dislike in the LOTR range, but so many I LOVE in the SBG range.

Gwaryan · **Posted:** Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:30 am

So many wonderful models left off this list but this'll do...

Aragorn at Helm's Deep - It just has such an effortlessly cool pose and reflects one of my favourite scenes.
Sauron - Every time this model is on the board it just seems to be the dominating figure when you look down. Probably because of it's sheer size, but the design helps too.
Mounted Theoden (the current finecast version) - Although he should have his helmet on, it's just another model which perfectly captures the beginning of the Charge at Pelennor (even though it's labelled as Helm's Deep).
Gimli on Dead Uruk-Hai - Just an amusing little model to look at, I was very glad to pick one up during the summer it was released.
Gandalf the Grey on cart - Yet another model that I think really reflects another of my favourite scenes. (You guys might be able to pick up what influences my ideal of a good model when it comes to the Lord of the Rings range).
Knights of Rivendell - Just such wonderful detail and sculpts. If I wasn't a poor student I'd probably have a box or two!
Hunter Orcs on Fell Wargs - Exactly the same principle as above.
Gandalf the Grey Wizard's Duel - Such a dynamic pose, the Saruman one isn't bad either.
The Ringwraiths - They just look cool! (Because there's so many I'm going to say they take up two slots)

Denizen · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:15 pm **Posts:** 156

Legolas (Defenders of Rohan)
Black Numenorean Warrior pose A (the one with his sword against his body)
Mounted Theoden with helmet and armour
Guards of Caras Galadhon
Abrakhan Guard
Khazad Guard
Erestor
Grim Hammers
Cave Troll with hammer above his head

NarsilReforged · **Joined:** Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:13 am **Posts:** 316

Here is my favourites list:
King Theoden (On foot)
Black Guard of Barad-Dur
Watchers of Karna
Gamling Mounted w/ Banner
Isildur
Aragorn, Isildurs Heir
Elrohir (Two Swords Pose)
Guard of the Fountain Court
Kings Champion
Witch King on Fell Beast

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