Friday, 7 August 2026

Off the painting table

A splendid review for the range from long ago.
Figures based etc in the last few days…






 

18 comments:

  1. Fun!
    They definitely look old school (because they are, of course).

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    1. Thanks! They certainly are.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Interesting how, thanks to Peter Jackson, we have a certain image of the characters and creatures now.

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    1. I know what you mean. Part of me loves the films part of me the opposite. I joined the “Wargaming in Middle Earth “ FB group which is specifically for non GW gaming . It is a very creative group where there are lots of different visions of ME based upon the books not the films. Mythical Earth figures will always have a place in my heart but l do game Middle Earth with other figures , for example my Laketown, The Hobbit project in 28mm using dark age figures such as Rus etc.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Lovely whimsical figures and still my favourite Fantasy range.
    Good to see a couple of the orcs have the mark of Minas Morgul on their shields - I haven't seen that done for 50+ years!

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    1. They are whimsical and fun indeed. The elves wear pixie boots which l recall people wearing in the 70s. They MM design was on the figures when I got them. I was delighted to see it. I may have a wee go myself.,
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Lovely figures and an interesting take on LotR

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    1. Thanks . Iconic figures imho.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Looking good - and not bad value at 6.5p each 😀

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    1. Thanks. Excellent value indeed. To be honest l have rebuilt my collection at a fair price, avoiding paying inflated prices which can occur on eBay. I am fortunate that they are a niche interest and that is reflected in the price, being a little basic in terms of sculpts for many .
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Great to see them on the table, super nostalgic goodness!!!

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  7. I am delighted to see them on the table too. I changed my mind re simple green bases and have gone for a more modern look . I hope to replicate this through out the Mythical Earth collection over time. Super nostalgic goodness indeed.
    Alan Tradgardland

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  8. Hi Alan,

    What a wonderful dose of nostalgic charm! There's a real magic to those classic, pre-film fantasy sculpts, and updating the bases with a modern finish really makes the figures pop off the table. A cracking addition to the Mythical Earth collection!

    All the best, Andy

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  9. Alan, not sure if you've seen my earlier message but I could swing across the Forth to Fife during the week. I need to know your postal address.

    Jim

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  10. They look well Alan. You may not have to pay Ebay prices. There seem to be a good few of them still available from Caliver. http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=3&CategoryID=35&SubCategoryID=269

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  11. They look grand Alan. Is it the hobbits carrying the ice-cream cones? (Sorry, could not resist!)
    Best wishes, James

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  12. Delightful minis indeed, I really enjoy this kind of approach to Middle Earth :)

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