The Taproom

Problem is they’re focusing on overpriced limited editions for the die-hard collectors, instead of having a wide and nice selection of reasonably priced miniatures in the M series. I think if they increase their catalogue re-releasing some of the most army-oriented series, lower their prices and a do a good marketing campaing, it would work wonders for them.

I need more Wargs-riders!

And Trolls!

And Elven Spearmen and variety of archers and some heavy-armored Elves and….

But they release instead a beggar version of King Arvedui. Limited edition and so. That’s not the way to go

Sorry for the rumblings, I haven’t had enough ale today… or maybe I have had too much already

I feel culprit one again of being the one who “raised the mob” in this matter.. If I had not posted this 5th year anniversary topic all of this would not have happened, I’d better remainsilent in my corner too I suppose…
(NB: as for king Arvedui being depicted as a beggar, that was my idea to have him so but I agree with you Mithril should focus on regulars, not only armies… rather than expensive “specials”)

Huooommmm … yes … huomm … right you are indeed, Gents … rhuoommm … but I for myself will hold back with adding similar comments here … huoommm … I might get back to all this leter on … huom ..

If you don’t mind, for the moment I would rather like to concentrate on the free drinks Master Barliman announced … huooommmm … see, me tree also have been in the “old” MMP … so, as far as I can remember, this is the very first time Master Barliman is offering something for free … rhuoommm … incredible that is, absolutely astonishing … or … well, one might worry about the quality of them drinks, right? …. anyway … huooomm … Thank you Master Barliman.

Master Gavin,

you have qualities of Malbeth the seer or better the mirror of Galadriel, as it shows things that we wish most . BUT: it would so much sense realising your ideas as the company could make money!! Packs of soldiers and different set of shield to arm them…GREAT!!

Just some little critical thought: In case of the Orcs, the Dol Guldur ones look different from the Pellennor Orcs and all other Orc kinds look a little bit different, so I would prefer building contingents or hordes for large armies, consisting of Hithaeglir mercenaries with Mordor/Isengart shields and so on. Think about the possibilities….nice..

I wonder if it is my aversion against orcs or something else, but when I hear all those people craving for orcs I feel the urge to “smite”

now for it to be more objective, there is currently 530 M references (not counting the gapes) 40 LR, 15 LT so a total of 585 references (i don’t count MC as they are only recasts, nor 54mm) Now if I use my own database search engine with those criteria : All Orcs in 32mm and substract the MC/MCD I get … 60 results among which there are TWO warbands…

So, so far, orcs represent Much more than 10% of all the Mithril range … and still… there are not enough orcs?
indeed this is nothing compared to Men (in general) who have a total of 240 references including one warband…

but when it comes to armies… alone, both Human and orcs have had quite enough to make any battlescene possibles, as you mentionned though, different orc shields would be welcome!!

but definitly there is an army faction that lacks representation : Elves…. Even Dwarves , are more represented than elves when it comes to armies…

Mithril has never considered elves to be an “army” but rather individuals… or very casual on battlescenes… but the battle of the 5 armies, of Mirkwood, of Last Alliance did have many elven infantry! not only “officers” or archers

indeed there is the warforge moulding kits…. but that’s not mithril exactly…

At last- Master Grond takes part in here! Let´s give him a HUUUGE welcome!!! Master Barliman, some more drinks please.

@ Master Arthadan: Well, what is the thing what mithril is about. Not that typical fighting-poses-warrior-thing. That is the reason I collect them.
The reason I collect them also is the skill of The Man. mithril miniatures ARE his art-work. That´s the point. Figures of other artists- and there are so many brilliant ones out there, wouldn´t be mithril anymore. mithril doesn´t stand for a white metall figure in 32mm scale with a grey undercoat!
It´s like to change Brian Johnson as a singer of AC/DC to give some more fresh air to the band . . . :rolleyes:
I seem to be a bit oldfashioned. But for me there is no need of fresh air. Insteda: more professionalty is important as mentioned in the upper posts . . .
And as Master Estel pointed oit, more of whatever!
And don´t tar and feather me . . .

I don’t think we need more Orcs, so much as more availability of the orcs already made. With a variety of shields. So a wider availability of M315, M328, M330 and M331 along with the Warband and a shield pack. (As well as 311 and 313)

Huoommm … [exit Tree]
(obviously trying to clean the wargskins again or even trying to look for an orc with a torch, lighting up the way home for his female orc – who knows)

[re-enter Tree]
… rhuuoomm … it’s the tabroom I’m in? … ‘The Prancing Pony’ that is? … huom … I do not mind to stay here, or better said, I do enjoy … hom … but … alas, how to say? … rhuoomm … sorry, but … methinks there should be a better place to discuss those matters recently referred to, such as planning some company’s sale strategy (if there is one) here … gruuooohhmmhom …
so, please let me remind you that the ‘Prancing Pony’ on the old MMP … huommm … yes, the old one … I called it a room for “news and rumours” … Master Barliman at least will remember, though his … huom … you know what … hom.
I cannot relax here any more with them serious discussions around … though I witnessed that The Man in the Dark still is listening … rhuoomm … good to have him here still … huoomm.

Well, what I want to ask is if anyone around here might estimate the total number of them Dwarves of the Iron Hills … ? … rhuoommm … so far there are 15 Mw346 Dwarves … which means there are more to come, right?
The old two released armies (Mw336 Gondor had 29 figures), the old Orc Army Mw337 had 31 figures – not all 31 provided in each set).
The Mw 347 (Saruman’s Army) consists of 20 figures (two are definitely lost).

Rhuuooommmm … what do you guess how many more sets (figures) of the Dwarves do exist?
My guess is that there at least must be two more sets unreveiled …. huoomm …
I was surprised by them Dwarven slingers … rhuoommm …

Anyway, Master Barliman, if you could please … you know …. rhuoommm