Stabmastaarson
Sergeant
442 Posts
    
 | | 07/02/2006 12:12 PM |
| I'm pretty impressed by the overall paint and sculpt quality in this set.
As an example-I know a lot of people bagged on the Griffon Cavalry. Heck, even I wasn't all that taken with the photos. I have to say that once I saw it (I pulled one) it grew on me. It's very nicely detailed and the scult (other than being really unbalaced, which I'll fix shortly) is quite striking.
Am I alone on this one, what are your thoughts? | |
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johnny.quest
Underboss
1386 Posts
| | 07/02/2006 12:29 PM |
| I think there is general agreement that the paint and sculpt quality is impressive:
http://www.maxminis.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22527 | | | |
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Venport
Sergeant
739 Posts
| | 07/02/2006 12:32 PM |
| | I agree the the griffon looks good however when playing him yesterday he was falling over time and time again. it nees to have a ccounter ballance of some sort (mabye the cloud they had planed?) | |
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Sirohk
Commander
3938 Posts
USA
| | 07/02/2006 1:02 PM |
| IMO probably the best set to date for sculpt and painting. [^]
(although there are a few MEH in the set)
I especially like the use of clear plastic for a number of the figures, it makes some of them look that much better.
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 07/02/2006 1:03 PM |
| | excellent news, that is one of the miniatures that initially looked to be one of the worst. I hope I like it like you do when I get one in my hands. | |
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 07/02/2006 3:21 PM |
| This is going to be a tough week.
At least Tuesday is a holiday. That will help pass the time until my cases arrive. If what everyone says is true, I may not object to pulling the Nightmare and Griffin Rider...And that is just confusing to me. [:)] | |
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delguidance
Sergeant
394 Posts
| | 07/02/2006 4:32 PM |
| | My griffon is pretty well balanced and its a very creative sculpt. | |
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Corim Danex
Warlord
6841 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 07/02/2006 6:09 PM |
| | The griffon calvary I saw didn't seem to have problems staying up. However, I didn't play and was only there for about an hour (I was out of town for the first several hours of the prerelease). | |
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CorneilleLoiseau
Sergeant
402 Posts
Qc, Canada
| | 07/03/2006 10:17 AM |
| | My griffon cavalry was also balanced is one of the beautifulest paint I've seen in the pre-release with the Tiamat and LGD. | |
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kyrin
Commander
3171 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 4:23 PM |
| Of the two Griffin Riders that showed up at our pre-release, one seemed pretty well-balanced (and kicked some buttski) and one had a bent base. I, of course, got neither...
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Arnminster
Warrior
296 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 4:28 PM |
| | I'm like the Azur Fighter. The paint for it being a common is impressive. | |
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Thenameless
Warlord
12481 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 07/03/2006 4:35 PM |
| | 24 players out our prerelease, and not one Griffon Cavalry (that I saw anyway). Too bad, 'cause I was looking forward to seeing this thing in person. | |
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MechaKingGhidra
Sergeant
632 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 5:04 PM |
| | Can anyone say if they used clear plastic on the gums of the Purple Worm? When I saw the preview of it, I could have sworn that was the case but if it could be clarified it would be appreciated. | |
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FeranEldritchKnight
Sergeant
385 Posts
Kansas City, MO USA
| | 07/03/2006 5:13 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by MechaKingGhidra
Can anyone say if they used clear plastic on the gums of the Purple Worm? When I saw the preview of it, I could have sworn that was the case but if it could be clarified it would be appreciated.
I believe Shoe confirmed it didn't have any clear plastic in it. I believe there were 5 from this set, but I don't remember where I heard that. We have the two fire elementals, the Storm Archer, the Nightmare, and the stirge.
edit: I forgot the Magma Hurler, and there was speculation that the tavern brawler had clear plastic in his mug, though I doubt it. | |
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kyrin
Commander
3171 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 5:18 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by FeranEldritchKnight
there was speculation that the tavern brawler had clear plastic in his mug, though I doubt it.
It doesn't look particularly clear in my TB.
JIM
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MechaKingGhidra
Sergeant
632 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 5:25 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by FeranEldritchKnight
quote:
Originally posted by MechaKingGhidra
Can anyone say if they used clear plastic on the gums of the Purple Worm? When I saw the preview of it, I could have sworn that was the case but if it could be clarified it would be appreciated.
I believe Shoe confirmed it didn't have any clear plastic in it. I believe there were 5 from this set, but I don't remember where I heard that. We have the two fire elementals, the Storm Archer, the Nightmare, and the stirge.
edit: I forgot the Magma Hurler, and there was speculation that the tavern brawler had clear plastic in his mug, though I doubt it.
Okay, then I guess the gums were extremely well painted instead of clear plastic. Oh well, it would have been a nice touch. | |
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Cheddar Bearer
Warrior
298 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 5:49 PM |
| | Good to hear that the sets is alot better looking than originally reckoned. Gives me something to look forward to. I may have to wait as much as another 3 weeks to get my hands on some. And you thought waiting on pre-ordered cases could be hell. {:)] | |
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Felagund
Sergeant
922 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 5:58 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by FeranEldritchKnight
quote:
Originally posted by MechaKingGhidra
Can anyone say if they used clear plastic on the gums of the Purple Worm? When I saw the preview of it, I could have sworn that was the case but if it could be clarified it would be appreciated.
I believe Shoe confirmed it didn't have any clear plastic in it. I believe there were 5 from this set, but I don't remember where I heard that. We have the two fire elementals, the Storm Archer, the Nightmare, and the stirge.
edit: I forgot the Magma Hurler, and there was speculation that the tavern brawler had clear plastic in his mug, though I doubt it.
Isn't Tordek's axe clear? As for the Tavern Brawler, you shouldn't be able to see through beer. [:)] | |
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cerberuspuppy
Warrior
288 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 9:16 PM |
| | My Nightmare looks great, other than a couple scratches. | |
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XenoZephyr
Underboss
1083 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 9:28 PM |
| I only have one complaint...is this the earliest we've had a pre-release before the release date? A full week!? It's killing me!
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kyrin
Commander
3171 Posts
| | 07/03/2006 9:44 PM |
| Um, it's always been a week for us here...
You just need to talk your FLGS into having a Midnight Release Party. Here in Austin, we're getting our minis on Thursday Night / Friday Morning!
JIM
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MightyEinherjar
Sergeant
387 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 12:15 AM |
| | Lots of the paint looked good, only complaint I had was on my nicely painted Eldritch Giant, there's a big splotch of silver paint on the sheath on his back, really messes up the design. | |
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Felagund
Sergeant
922 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 1:14 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by kyrin
Um, it's always been a week for us here...
You just need to talk your FLGS into having a Midnight Release Party. Here in Austin, we're getting our minis on Thursday Night / Friday Morning!
That would be nice, but don't you guys have jobs to go to in the morning? [:p] If they did that here, nobody would show up.
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kingnanu
Warrior
214 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 6:47 AM |
| | Yeah I was really impressed by the Griffon Rider. It's just a cool mini. I hope I can find a couple of them. As for the clear plastic I really liked all of the elementals I saw. | |
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Hejas
Sergeant
435 Posts
Poland
| | 07/04/2006 6:54 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Arnminster
I'm like the Azur Fighter.
Cool. [:p] | |
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kyrin
Commander
3171 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 12:00 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Felagund
quote:
Originally posted by kyrin
Um, it's always been a week for us here...
You just need to talk your FLGS into having a Midnight Release Party. Here in Austin, we're getting our minis on Thursday Night / Friday Morning!
That would be nice, but don't you guys have jobs to go to in the morning? [:p] If they did that here, nobody would show up.
Congrats on 2500!
Well, I'm a college professor, and I don't teach classes on Fridays. Who cares if I sleep through faculty meetings -- that's nothing new. [:D] As to the 9-to-5ers, they just tough it out or take a "sick day." Ya gotta want it, daddy! [)]
You might be surprised who would show up to get their minis early, get some FTF trading in, and have a raffle for fabulous prizes, including a Gargantuan Black! Well, a certificate for when it comes out, but you see what I mean.
Talk to your FLGS about it -- it's a blast!
JIM
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robby
Sergeant
918 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 12:07 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by kyrin
Well, I'm a college professor, and I don't teach classes on Fridays. Who cares if I sleep through faculty meetings -- that's nothing new. [:D] As to the 9-to-5ers, they just tough it out or take a "sick day." Ya gotta want it, daddy! [)]
You might be surprised who would show up to get their minis early, get some FTF trading in, and have a raffle for fabulous prizes, including a Gargantuan Black! Well, a certificate for when it comes out, but you see what I mean.
Talk to your FLGS about it -- it's a blast!
JIM
aka kyrin
Jim's right - we always have a good turnout for our Midnight Releases. Not only do we get to open lots of minis, there is always a flurry of trading (especially between the skirmishers and RPGers - this is one of the few times both groups are in the same room talking about minis), the store supplies cool raffle prizes (and has been giving out extra tickets for the raffles at our last few tournaments) and the MRs always help build our growing minis community.
So what if I only get 4 hours of sleep once every few months? Heck, this Friday I'm flying with my six year old daughter out to California, and will be on little sleep for that trip (ever flown with a 6 year old? ugh) - but it will be worth it.
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Izeya82
Sneak
114 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 2:26 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Corim Danex
The griffon calvary I saw didn't seem to have problems staying up. However, I didn't play and was only there for about an hour (I was out of town for the first several hours of the prerelease).
I am assuming that was the one I played =). But I think by the time you showed up I had a dice counterbalancing the fig. But my base was warped and it was falling alot =/ | |
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Ridureyu
Underboss
1622 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 2:45 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by kyrin
quote:
Originally posted by Felagund
quote:
Originally posted by kyrin
Um, it's always been a week for us here...
You just need to talk your FLGS into having a Midnight Release Party. Here in Austin, we're getting our minis on Thursday Night / Friday Morning!
That would be nice, but don't you guys have jobs to go to in the morning? [:p] If they did that here, nobody would show up.
Congrats on 2500!
Well, I'm a college professor, and I don't teach classes on Fridays. Who cares if I sleep through faculty meetings -- that's nothing new. [:D] As to the 9-to-5ers, they just tough it out or take a "sick day." Ya gotta want it, daddy! [)]
You might be surprised who would show up to get their minis early, get some FTF trading in, and have a raffle for fabulous prizes, including a Gargantuan Black! Well, a certificate for when it comes out, but you see what I mean.
Talk to your FLGS about it -- it's a blast!
JIM
aka kyrin
A professor? What subject do you teach?
And I just tough it out. | |
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greyhaze
Warlord
7695 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 4:13 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by XenoZephyr
I only have one complaint...is this the earliest we've had a pre-release before the release date? A full week!? It's killing me!
I hear MTG used to have to a full month!
That aside, I think the sculpts are great, the paint it okay, but the seams were not good. There seemed to be a lot of gap in the figs this time around, maybe it was just the boosters I pulled tho. | |
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kyrin
Commander
3171 Posts
| | 07/04/2006 8:09 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Ridureyu
A professor? What subject do you teach?
And I just tough it out.
Astronomy and Physics.
On topic, I do seriously encourage all of you to ask your FLGS about hosting a Midnight Release. It's a lot of fun, generates a fair amount of interest, and makes a lot of cha-ching, incidentally.
JIM
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