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September 27, 2009 at 10:02 am #7137
Theobald
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Huoommm … but unexpected they were, were they not? … rhuoommm … the party in the first chapter in the Hobbit book and the party as MX-figures … huoommhommm …
September 27, 2009 at 10:14 am #7138
protozeus
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They were unexpected unexpected, indeed. But now things may get even more strange: they are now an expected unexpected party – and if they are delayed (as you indicated), and finally released without notice, they turn unexpected expected unexpected. I think I better stop now …
September 27, 2009 at 10:16 am #7139
Barliman
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I think you’d better stop too. What little brain I have is starting to hurt.
September 27, 2009 at 10:34 am #7140
Theobald
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Huoommmm … I never said that they’ll be unexpectedly released … huoommm … the Company will keep you informed about the time of release, Master Protozeus, I’m sure … rhuoommm … I just mentioned that there will be some delay …. hooommmm … so there’s nothing strange about it from my point of view … rhuoommm …
huoommm … the fact that Master Barliman’s brain has started to hurt is something I really did not expect … huoommm … so unexpected that is, right? … hom
September 27, 2009 at 12:03 pm #7141
protozeus
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Where’s the Spanish Inquisition if you need them … 😎
September 27, 2009 at 12:15 pm #7142
ddaines
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“Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition………”
September 27, 2009 at 12:49 pm #7144
hsf62
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Is that the next MX?
The unexpected Spanish Inquisition!:lol:
September 27, 2009 at 12:55 pm #7145
Gavin
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*groan*

Welcome back Original Aragorn. Too bad TLA died on us!

And I sincerely apologise for the poor standards of humour here

*glowers around the Pony, muttering darkly*

As for the other topic that popped up, I’ll say this: the Helm’s Deep M series may be expensive and, indeed, overpriced. They are, however, nice looking figures. Compare and contrast to the GW command sets, which are overpriced and ugly. Also sort of half assed.

Oh and I put my MW dwarves up on Ebay and they were purchased 8 hours later. I feel like I should have charged more, but that’s silly. I only would have charged more had the buyer been He Who Shall Not Be Named.

:p

Gavin
September 27, 2009 at 1:43 pm #7146
protozeus
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( … backing away from the seriously-sounding business tables of the Pony back to some very dark corner with lots of ale … )
September 27, 2009 at 1:48 pm #7147
hsf62
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Good on you Gavin!
You are right with the Helm’s Deep series. They might be expensive, but compared to a lot of other things they are suddenly not expensive at all and a lot nicer looking then the GW crapp anyday!
September 27, 2009 at 4:20 pm #7149
Barliman
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Well, I have to agree that much of the GW stuff is crap, but (sorry to those of you who disagree), not all of it is. Indeed, some of their genuinely novie-based figures are very nice indeed. Some of the later figures that they’ve invented, however, are not so nice at all. It’s that stuff that’s about on a par with what Bob shovels out of the stable every morning.

But it is a bit ironic that GW stuff is now cheaper than the latest Mithril releases. Who’s have thought we’d ever see such a day?
September 27, 2009 at 4:38 pm #7150
Gavin
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Indeed.

I only buy GW movie based stuff, and preferably in metal. I try to avoid purchasing figures by that certain sculptor. However, I recently bought some of their wood elves for something (I was horribly and compulsively inspired by an article on HDR Tabletop!), and only serious conversions will save them from the curse of vile ugliness.

The recent War of the Ring releases haven’t been half bad – either they’ve been movie figure releases or they put some effort into them. But the new Mordor releases are pretty silly – including the odd conversion based “Black Guard” guys. I am all for reusing elements of older figures, but the Black Guard seem to use elements from their Isengard range (as well as being crude and ugly looking). The result is…entirely suboptimal.

Might pick up the “Easterling” and Harad command set sometime in the new year on Ebay. If they are suitably cheap. The rest…well, the rest are easy to ignore.
September 27, 2009 at 5:38 pm #7152
OriginalAragorn
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I think GW are mixed. Some are hideous, such as Dol Amroth line and most of their elf lines. Others are extremely nice. The King Elessar models are lovely, as are many of the dwarfs, etc. I agree generally that the movie-based ones are pretty good.

I actually think some GW models tend to be more “realistic” (if I may!) than certain Mithril figures – though not in all cases.

But what I like about Mithril is that they are imbued (in my opinion) with so much flavor, charm and character. They aren’t Peter Jackson cookie cutter figures, but have their own odd charm and strong personality.

Long winded way of saying – I enjoy both lines. But I intend to focus more on Mithril in the near future.

OA
September 27, 2009 at 5:47 pm #7154
Theobald
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Huoommmm … rhuoomm … so it’s us, Master Protozeus, and the Man in the Dark, sitting at this table together for the first time … rhuoommm … see, that once again there’s some noise in the tabroom caused by people quarreling about them GW stuff … rhuoommm … I do not understand all that and it has become a bit noisy … let’s stay here a while in the dark next to that ranger …
September 27, 2009 at 6:09 pm #7156
protozeus
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Weird crowd over there, indeed, and a weird day, as well. Cheers, Masters Ent and Ranger!
September 27, 2009 at 6:32 pm #7157
Theobald
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Huoommm … have you seen that Fram and the rare Lady sold on Ebay some minutes ago … rhuoomm … that’s what I would like to call weird, Master Protozeus …
September 27, 2009 at 6:34 pm #7158
protozeus
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Yes, the Lady went for a very low amount, meseems.
September 27, 2009 at 6:56 pm #7159
Barliman
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Obviously a hussy.
September 28, 2009 at 11:55 am #7162
Theobald
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Huoommmmm…hoomrhuom … as for another matter … I’ve been contemplating about another Christmas riddle for a while as autumn is here … rhuom … so is there any interest? … last year I thought the 2008 riddle was the last one as I gave my last three interesting metal things away … rhuoooommmhom … but well, times they’re a-changing … I do not want to have this being discussed here in the tabroom excessively, I’m just asking, because if there’s any lack of interest I could save some time thinking about more riddles … huoomm …
September 28, 2009 at 12:07 pm #7163
Turambar
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Well, as far as I am concerned I have to say, that I am deeply interested in a further christmas riddle, Master Tree ! Very deeply! I remember I have missed a price very shortly, didn´t I ?!
Actually for that reason you mentioned above I am thinking about starting similar myself . . .
But I think you are more professional concerning Tolkien knowledge as I am. :rolleyes:
That would be better for everyone.
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