New independent producers of LOTR standins.

Draugluin · **Posted:** Sun Jul 19, 2015 5:58 pm

Sacrilege83 wrote:

The only thing I dislike about that "Dain" impostor above is his raised arm. Something about his wrist guard and elbow area looks slightly off. Like the guard is too big and his arm too skinny. Or maybe it's just the angle. I would still get him, especially if metal and not resin.

That's one thing I've found with pretty much every sculpt I've seen on here (sorry guys, you are SO much better than anything I could possibly do), there always seems to be one little detail that bugs me to no end. "Dane's" arm up there is one of them.

Sacrilege83 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:15 pm

Draugluin wrote:

That's one thing I've found with pretty much every sculpt I've seen on here (sorry guys, you are SO much better than anything I could possibly do), there always seems to be one little detail that bugs me to no end. "Dane's" arm up there is one of them.

Should we be sorry? We're potential clients, and vendors must know that they'll always be criticized and can't take it personally.

As for Dain, maybe the raised arm could be a turn off or not so much for some. But one thing is for sure, a BotFA Dain is better than no Dain. This sculpt, even if I think there's a flaw, is better imo than the lotr Dain which is a close replica of the Lotr Balin. The mounted version looks awesome as well and has his helmet. Question is what will be the price now?

I would like to see these guys make an armoured Azog and an updated armoured Bolg along with all the other things missing from BotFA, including the stuff that didn't make it into the theatrical cut such as the rams and ballistas, etc.

EDIT: Hmm it's resin, so now depends the price or else I'll wait until winter for GW to see if they'll come up with anything.

GreatKhanArtist · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:24 pm

I'm not *against* small companies. I'm all for the little guys. I just want a larger, reputable business to sell them, much as businesses already do for GW minis and lots of 3rd party D&D products. I like this because I find little treasures I wouldn't otherwise see and I can save on shipping.

Quendil · **Posted:** Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:01 pm

I like the look of them but not keen on resin

Jobu · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:21 pm

Anyone know how I can get into contact with the producer of these mini's outside of facebook ( I do not want nor do I have a facebook account ). I believe they have gone into production.
thanks
Jobu

a Hobbit · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2015 6:20 pm

you could PM ridgeback.

Scib · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:45 pm

That Forlong model is amazing

Seb · **Posted:** Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:37 am

I believe Unreleased have the Perry style down the best; look forward to their future work

SCB74656 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:27 pm

I just re-activated my Facebook for the sole purpose of trying to order these, but the link page for how to order is a closed group which I cannot seem to be able to join. Can anyone please help a forum newbie with a method of contacting Unreleased Miniatures? I have a very definite need for these models!

Harfoot · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2015 3:38 pm

SCB74656 wrote:

I just re-activated my Facebook for the sole purpose of trying to order these, but the link page for how to order is a closed group which I cannot seem to be able to join. Can anyone please help a forum newbie with a method of contacting Unreleased Miniatures? I have a very definite need for these models!

Its a closed group but you can get in by going on there FB page clicking Friend, then within a day or 2 you will be a member, worked for me!

SCB74656 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:54 pm

Thanks, I tried that a few days ago, but I've had no response...

Harfoot · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:41 pm

I think hes been really busy according to his page, casting and posting

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:00 pm

Ah I just cottoned on - your talking about the trade group page where the ordering details are. PM me your name and I'll approve you now.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:13 pm

SCB74656 wrote:

Thanks, I tried that a few days ago, but I've had no response...

Ok your in. apologies for the wait.

SCB74656 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:22 pm

Thank you so much!

Dikey · **Joined:** Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:19 am **Posts:** 508

Sacrilege83 wrote:

As for Dain, maybe the raised arm could be a turn off or not so much for some. But one thing is for sure, a BotFA Dain is better than no Dain. This sculpt, even if I think there's a flaw, is better imo than the lotr Dain which is a close replica of the Lotr Balin. The mounted version looks awesome as well and has his helmet. Question is what will be the price now?

honestly, I looked and I found the models expensive. More expensive then the Eagle box or Beorn, so more expensive then the usual price GW has on the blister with a Foot and a Mounted model. Forlong on horse is as expensive as the Warriors of Erebor box.
That killed my enthusiasm. I mean, I look to smaller companies and ebay to pay something less. If I have to pay even more then the GW's standard, then I'd stick with my converted dwarf warrior.

Sacrilege83 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:32 am

Yeah, I saw it, wasn't impressed by two things; the price and the material used. Also the fact that I had to hunt down the sale post on the trade group because the price wasn't stated on their Fb page. I like Dain but no.

Grimhammer19 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:02 am **Posts:** 19

I picked up the Mounted Dain from Ridgeback Miniatures in metal. Really nice sculpt and fun to paint up. Was only 15.45 euro posted to Australia so very reasonable.
I also have the Unreleased Miniatures 'Random Dwarf Lord' ordered and looking forward to receiving him. The price for Australian's was very acceptable at AU$64 seeing as the new BoFA heroes on foot and mounted are sold at AU$80. Only for a Dain model, I would pay this so I was very happy with the price point!

SCB74656 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:19 am

The "Bismark" is a beautiful model, I just missed out on the first wave of the dwarf, and made of good solid resin with very little work needed to put together and prime for painting. All good points as far as I'm concerned!

Dark Istari · **Joined:** Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:32 pm **Posts:** 116

I really want that Dain model but i'm late to the party! Could anyone tell me how to get involved for the next batch? Would be much appreciated.

DI :gandalf:

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