The Taproom

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November 23, 2008 at 12:47 pm #3623
Theobald
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Rhuuuoooommmm … I unpacked those two figures yesterday …. huoommm … wonderful pieces they are both …. the pose of Theodred’s horse reminds me a bit of Imrahil’s horse … hom … the rider, Theoden’s son, is perfect in those details we appreciate so much …. huoommm … then I have to confess that I always disliked the Witch-King as he was portrayed in the pictures provided by Mithril …. rhhuoooooommmmmm …. I was wrong …. once his left arm is assembled it gives the figure a three-dimensional appearance those photos could not provide … hommm … first I thought I had bought a figure which I do not like (in terms as a collector, so to say) …. but now I have started to like him ….
rhuoommmm … by now I have started to get control of this machine trying to find out what 21 GMT matches the time here …. huoommm …. for those also being interested in the auction later this day I will try to provide some help …. rhuooommmm … just a moment, please …..
November 23, 2008 at 12:56 pm #3624
Theobald
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hommm … so there it is … I knew it was somewhere around here … hom
http://www.timeanddate.com
well, let’s see, if about 60 GBP will still be the kept up as a very fair offer for those tiny Dwarven bodyguardy set …. huooommmmm ….
November 24, 2008 at 12:00 pm #3629
Barliman
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Well they sold somewhat more slowly than the previous ‘uniques’, despite the higher price (£65) being reduced by current exchange rates that highly favour the dollar and euro. I couldn’t afford them myself, but it seemed to me that a number of other ‘usual suspects’ were also missing from the list of buyers. Dritz, of course, bought 5, which will doubtless appear on eBay at an inflated price in the near future.

Putting that excitement aside, I had a communique from The Man over the weekend, and there’s both bad news and good news.

The bad news first. It seems that the Easterlings are going to be further delayed whilst the possibility of releasing them with separate horses and riders is investigated. Chris wants them released that way, but economics favour them being moulded on to their horses. It remains to be seen whether art or commerce prevails!

The good news, though, is that another M range is already completed and will be released in place of the delayed Easterlings. The only problem is…I’m not allowed to tell you what it is! Sorry about that – but I’ve seen the figures and they are simply superb.

If you don’t hear from me again it will be because Chris has cut out my tongue for revealing even this much. (I’m going down to hide in the cellar now, but don’t tell him if he comes looking for me.)
November 24, 2008 at 1:18 pm #3630
Gildor
MMP Elder
Usually Chris places his trust on good people master inkeeper Besides all answers will happen in time. I’m sure he would not mind revealing info on this forum as we are all serious collectors but the Prancing Pony is public and that’s a big problem…
November 24, 2008 at 1:26 pm #3631
Barliman
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Which is why, of course, I’ve been so careful regarding what I’ve said! Presumably the rumours which already existed regarding a mysterious upcoming M range refer to this same new release – which means that it’s even possible that other people in the taproom already know at least as much as I do, if not more…
November 24, 2008 at 3:03 pm #3632
Gavin
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Oooh, I’m excited.

Wouldn’t it be nice if a certain wilderness region and former kingdom of Arnor was involved?

:p

Gavin
November 24, 2008 at 3:40 pm #3633
Barliman
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Er, it isn’t…
November 24, 2008 at 3:55 pm #3634
erchamion
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I invite you to a round!
Perhaps with a beer, some tongues are released ……. and say something …….:lol:

Any clue? And through a private mail?
November 24, 2008 at 4:04 pm #3635
Barliman
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No, I’m afraid that I can’t be bought, bribed, cajoled, forced, bullied, tricked, hoodwinked, coerced, prevailed upon, compelled, blackmailed or otherwise persuaded to say more than I have.
November 24, 2008 at 4:14 pm #3636
Gavin
Participant
Pity

To both your comments.
November 24, 2008 at 4:18 pm #3637
erchamion
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Barliman wrote:

No, I’m afraid that I can’t be bought, bribed, cajoled, forced, bullied, tricked, hoodwinked, coerced, prevailed upon, compelled, blackmailed or otherwise persuaded to say more than I have.

O.K. I will come back to the tomb again ….. but tries not to walk alone by the barrow-tombs ….
November 24, 2008 at 4:42 pm #3638
Barliman
Participant
I never go near them once Halloween is over…
November 24, 2008 at 5:18 pm #3639
Gildor
MMP Elder
I would just like to point out gentlemen that we should accept and respect the desire of non-disclosure of the Man. It will be announced in time May I remind you, (maybe you did not know it) that the Man is reading this forum
November 24, 2008 at 5:30 pm #3640
ddaines
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Well, perhaps I personally am a little relieved that the Easterlings are delayed only because those DA Dudes are taking so much time and I really can’t handle more horsemen at the moment (assuming it is not a mounted range).

Did Micheal himself though not say that the new range details were to be released shortly? I know a Mithril short while is perhaps the equivalent of an Entish week, but I got the impression news was iminent.

Still, we’ll know soon enough so don’t you go getting a loose tongue Barli, there may be folk who will ply you with ‘loaded’ drinks to make your tongue wag
November 24, 2008 at 5:51 pm #3641
Barliman
Participant
My metabolism is utterly alcohol-proof after working here man and boy.
November 24, 2008 at 6:02 pm #3642
twrich
Participant
A throat clearing noise comes from a darkened corner: “Nob? Another ale please.” And then a chuckle before a pipe is lit to briefly reveal a stern and weathered, but somehow empathetic, face.
November 25, 2008 at 12:43 am #3643
Wendy
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Gildor Inglorion wrote:

I would just like to point out gentlemen that we should accept and respect the desire of non-disclosure of the Man. It will be announced in time May I remind you, (maybe you did not know it) that the Man is reading this forum

I did notice as I perused the user list to see if there were any “real” people signed up who needed the “real” person title. Welcome!

All the talk is in good fun and Barley has proven to be a stalwart at keeping secrets.
November 25, 2008 at 10:36 am #3644
hsf62
Participant
Hello everyone! I’m back once more with a laptop. My desktop thought he had to convert itself into a melting pot….

Due to much happening at the time I missed the dwarf auction. 😡

Is there one of you who bought more then one set and is willing to part from one???

No thanks Dritz, I think 65 GBP is enough!
November 25, 2008 at 8:21 pm #3645
Theobald
Participant
Huooommm …. yes,yes …. hom … why haste everything … rhuoommm … what good is it to know what will be (or might not be) … huoomm … does it really matter those events coming in between? … rhuoommm … or those others hampering the ones before? … huoomm …
mind please that haste is not all there is …. rhuoomm … isn’t there more about to sit back and enjoy what there is than rather let your minds flow about what there isn’t? … huuuoomrhuom …
…. though I really enjoyed some rumours being offered at this place …. rhuoommm …
well, to be honest, some of them I fed at the beginning of this new room …. rhuooommm and will keep on hom ……………………….. hom.
November 25, 2008 at 8:44 pm #3646
Theobald
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Rhuooooooooooooommmm ….. Master Caster, you are wrong, meseems … it wasn’t Drizz offering you those fine dwarven metal pieces for 65 , as Drizz bought five sets of them I’m sure he wouldn’t let them go less than that price but rather tries to get more money out of that … rhuoommm … he still sticks to offer his few (incomplete) sets of the Saruman Army he has – as we’ve seen in the least weeks or months … rhuoommm …. but … rhuoomm … I will not judge about this …. huooommm … as I see things differently … rhuoommm … indeed I do.
Sorry for this so much philosophising around here …. rhuoommm.
…. need a bowl of that clear clean water … ney, not that honey-coloured-ambery-liquid …. hom.
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