Michael Collins figure 54mm

MMP Mithril in Middle-Earth The Mathom House of Michel Delving Michael Collins figure 54mm

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  • #257
    Kenakko
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      Everyone can always use another mathom, right? This one, I think, shows the skill of CT very well. It may have been part of a series called ‘Heroes of Ireland’, but then again it may have been a special release by PA. Anyway, it is well researched and finely sculpted. It reminds me of some of the better historical figures out there.
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      #1996
      Kenakko
      Participant

        Everyone can always use another mathom, right? This one, I think, shows the skill of CT very well. It may have been part of a series called ‘Heroes of Ireland’, but then again it may have been a special release by PA. Anyway, it is well researched and finely sculpted. It reminds me of some of the better historical figures out there.
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        #2001
        Gildor
        MMP Elder

          if you can find the Patrick Sarsfield “hero of Ireland”.. you will have found Christmas 1991 figurine ;)

          and I am interested in it ;)

          #2002
          Theobald
          Participant

            I will consider this too … if you don’t mind.
            The person in the pic Master Kenakko provided really seems to picture an Irish hero … but the uniform does not meet those of the times when Patrick Sarsfield was living. It comes close to the uniforms the Irish officers wore at the “Easter Rising”. Here you might find a connection to the idea of the range called “Irish Heroes”. (I do not recall all those marvel-faces in Dublin exactly)
            I always wondered why in 1995 “King Arthur” became a Christmas figure as obviously he’s not part of Tolkien’s Work.
            Regarding the shape and structure of the base in the pic I would like to say that that one fits with the early 52mm releases such as the MA1. oval
            I’ll try to find out more about all this …

            #2006
            Gildor
            MMP Elder

              if you look at the Edman collection of Historical Heroes, most of them have been made by Chris Tubb.. and there is a Patrick Sarsfield but not the one from the Christmas edition it seems… but thre is one, sculpted by the Man… as there also are many celtic mythical characters (cuchulain etc)

              #3465
              gondolin
              Participant

                Hello there,
                I’m new member of MMP – a collector of Mithril figures since June 2005 having previously collected LOTR figures from ‘the other company’ – and I would like to say that the 1991 Xmas figure is not a chimera: it exists, I won it on ebay in the Spring of 2007 from a seller in England for £10 (along with a bare metal version of the 1992 Christmas Galadriel).

                I don’t own a digital camera, so I can’t upload images of it at the moment (I’ll try and borrow a camera soon though), suffice it to say that apart from the bare metal finish the 1991 Patrick Sarsfield figure looks pretty identical to the Edman Collection figure, it has a rectangular base under which is inscribed PRINCE AUGUST XMAS 1991 – it has a height of 60mm.

                Galadriel is 60mm, has a hexagonal base underneath which is PRINCE AUGUST GALADRIEL 1992 – next to galadriel is a small number 2.

                Now all we need to find is the Isildur vignette!

                #3466
                Turambar
                Participant

                  Oh yes, Master Gondolin-come on and look for that digital camera.:cool:
                  I suppose a lot of members want to see the christmas figure which is in your house.
                  And as far as I am concerned: I do want to see that Isildur Vignette :D
                  Welcome and many greetings to Birmingham ( there is a great song from Amanda Marshall . . . )

                  #3468
                  Wendy
                  Participant

                    Welcome to the forum gondolin! Sounds like quite a fortuitous ebay purchase. Do you paint too?

                    #3469
                    Theobald
                    Participant

                      Welcome gondolin.
                      So it was a real bargain. What about giving you 12 Pound for those? 😆
                      No, seriously, it would be nice if you were able to provide pics, especially of that Sarsfield-figure.

                      #3470
                      gondolin
                      Participant

                        I’ve managed to get my hands on a digital compact camera so…

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                        #3471
                        gondolin
                        Participant

                          And…

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                          Sorry about the poor quality, the inscription reads
                          PRINCE AUGUST XMAS 1991

                          #3472
                          gondolin
                          Participant

                            And…a rear view

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                            #3473
                            gondolin
                            Participant

                              And here’s Galadriel…

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                              #3474
                              protozeus
                              Participant

                                Looks like an interesting Galadriel variant – Patrick looks a bit undead – I think I can live without him in my collection … ;) Thanks for the nice pictures!

                                #3475
                                Turambar
                                Participant

                                  Hasty-Hasty-like master theobald would say, I suppose . . . I think that works very fast, gondolin, also the course of how to use a digital camera AND make acceptable pics- that don´t have to be that way . . .
                                  ( there were a discussion of the difficulty of making photos in this forum already ;) !
                                  Very nice pictures.

                                  #3476
                                  Theobald
                                  Participant

                                    Great pics, gondolin, thank you very much!
                                    I still have to cope with that Sarsfield figure as it is so much different from other pieces Chis Tubb sculpted – of course the figure has to look absolutely different than those figures based on Tolkien’s writings.
                                    Well, the 1992 Lady is a nice piece, isn’t it? (I’ve got her, too)
                                    So, thanks again, gondolin.

                                    #3479
                                    Kenakko
                                    Participant

                                      I have to agree with the sentiments (however expressed) above about the Sarsfield figure. It’s not one of Chris’ best. It looks very rough in fact, lacking the level of detail available in this scale. So much from the ‘everyone’s a critic department:) Thanks for the pics of something so rare and welcome!

                                      #3485
                                      twrich
                                      Participant

                                        Still, I might speak for those who do not have Xmas 1991! Rough as he is, I still would like P Sarsfield for my collection. Sometimes rarity makes up for quality–old stamps and ancient coins are examples.

                                        #3487
                                        protozeus
                                        Participant

                                          Yes, rarity is indeed important – but sometimes I try to apply autosuggestion against aquisition syndroms (“You do not need it, it is not nice, not Middle Earth, …”) ;)
                                          Part of this therapy is the following, please pardon me:

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                                          #3490
                                          Theobald
                                          Participant

                                            Well, ‘yes’. Or even ‘No’. – I will try to sort it out for myself. But it might take some time, as you know.

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