THE TAPROOM 3

I can provide some more “unofficial” info about this Forlong….
Back in november 2014, if you remember well, we exchanged a lot on some aspects of Chris sculpture and some of you (Arthadan among them) quoted some links from other brands or other figures to illustrate what Mithril and Chris sculpts were lacking in terms of “art” and expression.
As I told you I synthetized and sent all those feedbacks to Chris who took them all in consideration and thus decide to RESCULPT entirely the character of Forlong to match most of the expectations and feedbacks that had been done by the MMP community members.

the result is the current version (as seen in the last GF newsletter)… So this is the result of a lot of our feedback. I have never seen the original version though, just this one, back in november while it was still a work in progress

ahh well indeed the final result is definitly better , and there is more movement, emotions in it

well I’m glad all those feedback and insight was done and sent, that proves the Man listens to us and can do the right things

if there was still a doubt about it, that’s really is a proof it is good that we gather feedback, ideas about how Chris should orient his work. I have his ear (well so far) and he is listening to critics positive or negative as far as they are constructive

I’m glad about the process here…

now the collector man that I am would crave to get his hands on the “early version” of this Forlong, as it could be a prototype “collector” worthy of interest…. as you know I am a prototype hunter

I should ask the man if he kept a test cast just in case

Well I am certainly happy with the result, pretty much what I was hoping for and how I had pictured him.

Thanks for the explanation Gildor of why the original was abandoned – I was curious when it was mentioned in the text.

I took the freedom to send a mail to Chris to tell us that this new Forlong was well received and that our work together with comments etc. paid well. I’m sure that he too will be happy about this

(NB : I used the occasion to ask for an update on the Phaeton range hehe)

So- what is your information, Master Gildor? A BIG MYSTERY !!!!! Like always! I know something but I can not tell it . . . What should this be for?
So that means NO news concerning phaeton range at all. NO news concerning the “Necromancer´s Tower” range.
So that means that our effort- I mean “the poll”” was simply for the “ass”, as we call in my region.
So- I will throw my diorama WITHOUT figures into rubbish and Mr. Tubb can do the same with his masters . . . I am NOT interesting anymore in those figures.

What is Zbrush??????

You are a man who like collecting prototypes, Master Gildor? I do so also. If I have the opportunity. Like everybody here, I suppose.
Oh- I asked Mr. Tubb concerning the prototype of “fallen Balrog”. Do you remember that figure?????
I asked him about prototyoe of Sauron as well. A figure sculpted with a helmet like the Nazgul in LR-range.
I also made a realistic suggestion concerning releasing that NT range . . .
What do you think was his reaction?!
Well- maybe he doesn´t like me in person- therefore he could tell me: I don´t like you and will NOT answer to any mail of you . . .
But- what would be the reason for it? Was I rude to him in the past? Why should I? So- NO IDEA AT ALL !
I made the decision leaving everything concerning Mr. Tubb at all a long time ago.
If you receive a mail from him, Gildor? Be lucky! You seem to be the only one. Which is a mistake in my eyes.

I concentrate to other sculptors who are more friendly, more communicative and more polite.

Sorry for being harsh, but I am really fed up!!!
Good night!!

PS: and please- don´t send these words to Mr. Tubb without my permission, Master Gildor- as you did before! That would be kind!

So I had missed this post and it explains a lot…. Sorry to have missed that. Still so I took you original post not a hinder but as A FACT, you provided the pic yourself and I thought it was a TRUE one, now if you say it is a hoax, I have no idea what the original looked like oO … From Milo, Ddaines and myself though, it seems the new version looked better than the fake original you provided which was after all M526… in what way would this Forlong not be unique but a repeat then, to what figurine could you link it ?

So you blame the messenger while everybody here was in agreement to post and synthetize those feedbacks… feedbacks that were made mostly from MMP members I did not say anything myself. I am completly at a loss here I’d like to understand…

well then there was clearly a misunderstanding and quiproquo… as you see I am not the only one here not to have recognized the M526 and the tone in your post seemed genuine so I did not check further I really thought you were happy and were showing the difference… well nevermind.

As for NT range, I understand your frustation but alas , I have gone above the status of being infuriated or upset, I am “accepting” as there is nothing that can be done… Trust me I ask, several times I asked and said we were waiting for its release but without success… the poll did nothing, even with its result, what should I do…

Now it comes to a point there is nothing more that can be said here, and I deeply agree with you, we should get one of those Barli’s famous drinks and have a good evening

. . .change topic reverse . . .
Well- Master Gildor, everything is clear now. Speaking with the “other” language could lead to misunderstanding often . . .
I would like to add- again- my not-undertanding of absolutely NO information concerning NT by “the sculptor”..
There was none before AND after the poll. I can remember that 100% members long for more pictures. Posting pictures included making them take seven minutes.
( I stopped the time posting the Ent-Picture above . . . ) What position shoud be transported with that behaviour?

But it seems, that I am the only one realising this . . .

Arthadan, that is great!

You should post this link to the “Playgrounds of Erebor” section.

Hi Master Barliman,
Do not worry, it’s the usual loudness while 2 elves are having arguments & keep sharing drinks.
I’m glad these are not dwarves though.:lol:
By the way, they must be hungry. Please bring them some of Mrs Barliman delicious scones on my account.
Hem… don’t forget to tell me how much Ie owe you this month while you bring me a good breakfast.

What? That many? I trust you and I need to find more coins in my attics!