Maelstrom BaneBeast/BaneLegions releases

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**LunaHound**

jprp wrote:Several people said it didnt stand up to other figures on this post, i was making the point that a single figure is always going to look insignificant and not impress when viewed against "centre piece" models.

Ah , makes sense

**Thrax**

My first impression of the painted elf is that he is Vietnamese. Just doesn't look quite right - not elfy by the standards I am familiar with.

**Mithrax**

Ah, you guys are just complaining about the elf because his junk isn't showing

**Scottywan82**

LunaHound wrote:
jprp wrote:Several people said it didnt stand up to other figures on this post, i was making the point that a single figure is always going to look insignificant and not impress when viewed against "centre piece" models.

Ah , makes sense

If you say so, Luna. As far as I'm aware though, plenty of single figures (Dark Eldar Lord, just off the top of my head) still look awesome next to "centerpiece figures" (Nagash anyone?).

I just don't think that sitting next to awesome figures is what is detracting from this one.

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Mithrax wrote:Ah, you guys are just complaining about the elf because his junk isn't showing

YES!

Thank you, that's exactly it.

**Kanluwen**

Scottywan82 wrote:
LunaHound wrote:
jprp wrote:Several people said it didnt stand up to other figures on this post, i was making the point that a single figure is always going to look insignificant and not impress when viewed against "centre piece" models.

Ah , makes sense

If you say so, Luna. As far as I'm aware though, plenty of single figures (Dark Eldar Lord, just off the top of my head) still look awesome next to "centerpiece figures" (Nagash anyone?).

I just don't think that sitting next to awesome figures is what is detracting from this one.

Might it be because he's not really a 'hero' and he's simply a flagwaver?

IMO: if he was carrying a blade in a low grip in the right hand, with his shield raised up to deflect a blow and the rest of the model posed accordingly--it'd be a much more 'Oomph'-y figure.

**NAVARRO**

Scottywan82 wrote:Oh, as in - like a comic (DC/Marvel/etc). Gotcha.

And I do like the armor in the main. Not wild about the elf/dragon theme that won't go away, but I can live with it. I wonder if the head is separate. I think I still have one of the Cynwall boxes somewhere, and I think the champion's head would do nicely...

Its hard to tell if the scale is compatible... All these minis from different companies and made by different sculptors makes the scale so hard to figure out just by looking at pictures.

As for the centerpiece debate I don't know but a battle standart bearer is always a centerpiece in any army

**jprp**

NAVARRO wrote:
Scottywan82 wrote:Oh, as in - like a comic (DC/Marvel/etc). Gotcha.

And I do like the armor in the main. Not wild about the elf/dragon theme that won't go away, but I can live with it. I wonder if the head is separate. I think I still have one of the Cynwall boxes somewhere, and I think the champion's head would do nicely...

Its hard to tell if the scale is compatible... All these minis from different companies and made by different sculptors makes the scale so hard to figure out just by looking at pictures.

As for the centerpiece debate I don't know but a battle standart bearer is always a centerpiece in any army

Only if the banner is a work of art in its own right.
Any army with a heavy visual fantasy element will have fantastical beasts that will draw the eye more than a couple of inches of banner (yes as in real life size matters).
Empire, Brettonian and high Elves dont fit into this category, they are just visually dull armies that when viewed from gaming distance just look like some men-compare any of those armies (painted to the same quality) with Skaven, Orcs, or Chaos and the armies with hordes of monsters are always better looking.

**Maelstrom Games**

Oooh, looksl ike the High Elf is generating lots of debate. :8

Today we announced the Aug & Sept releases on Twitter. 2 BaneLords will be released in both months!

Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/BaneLegions

Here's the tweets.... keep an eye on Twitter and give us a follow, we often drop a nugget of insider/early info on there

Good times: 2 BaneLords in Aug (Troll Jarl, Baalor Warlock) and Sep (Dark Ælf BSB landing next week, Bone Orc Shaman)...

Also, BaneBeasts release for Aug (Kill-Thing) already cast and Sep release (unbelievable Serpent Lord) is almost done. More good times!

**SlaveToDorkness**

Maelstrom Games wrote:Oooh, looksl ike the High Elf is generating lots of debate. :8

Without exposing his wang!

I can't wait to see what comes next. I definitely want that Minotaur just to paint it. Got a birthday coming up so maybe I can convince the wife I need more figs...

**Maelstrom Games**

Earlier we mentioned that the Tarask kits carapace is optional, so if you wish you can leave it off and maybe have a howdah or riders etc on top for conversions.

Here's a pic of the bare resin with the carpace left off, in this example the horns/crest has also been left off - if you wish to leave those off as well there is a small hole to fill, but for the carapace no hole at all and all the back area is fully detailed.

You could also use rare earth magents and have the kit as Tarask and maybe also as a war Tarask with an howdah/chariot type crew or a rider on throne or something - sky's the limit!
Options, options, options.........

**kenshin620**

Maelstrom Games wrote:You could also use rare earth magents and have the kit as Tarask and maybe also as a war Tarask with an howdah/chariot type crew or a rider on throne or something - sky's the limit!
Options, options, options.........

You read my mind!

**Moloch**

Hmm, that beast is looking forward to becoming a Tyranid conversion.

Thanks for the pic ! Happy that I already pre-ordered...

**Wehrkind**

Mithrax wrote:Ah, you guys are just complaining about the elf because his junk isn't showing

Actually, some dynamic and scantily clad elves for Wardancer conversions would be great!

Possibly sporting some three legged jeans.

Seriously though, the GW wood elves do nothing for me with random bits of leather/metal apparently glued to their bodies. Some savage elf models of the "Screw you, animals don't need cloths and neither do we!", or at least wearing clothing in line with the laws of reality without glue, would be great.

**Maelstrom Games**

First Friday of the month = BaneBeasts preview time

FLINT-FANG, KILL-THING OF THE INFERNAL PITS
The meat-melders of the Under-Vermin, chained to their flesh-slabs and their slice-knives and driven to produce ever more terrifying beasts of war for their masters, have surpassed even their own depraved expectations with Flint-Fang. Destined to be one of the Kill-Things, one of those murderous beasts that are unleashed upon the enemies of their warlords for both sport and war, Flint-Fang is a terrifying blend of verminous flesh built for strength and ferocity, grown to many times its original size and driven to insanity and bloodlust by its goader-cagers. Chained in a dank, filthy cave within the Infernal Pits that can barely contain its bulk and starved before it is released into battle, Flint-Fang is both a pet and a fortune to Blunt-Claw, the warlord that owns it, for the terrifying spectacle of the Blood-Pit is dominated by the savage fury of his beast and few other warlords dare to challenge his supremacy with Kill-Things of their own – for, even apart from the Blood-Pit and their owner’s reputations, the Kill-Things are needed, ever needed, by the armies of the Great Vermin in his wars against the above-men, and Flint-Fang will bring them death and carnage as they have never seen before.

Released the 6th of August - available to pre-order here http://www.maelstromgames.co.uk/index.php?act=pro&pre=mae_blg_bnb_mon_014_000

**zedmeister**

Oh brutal. That looks stunning.

Love the background description as well.

**streamdragon**

holy moly!

**Kanluwen**

streamdragon wrote:holy moly!

I know!

That was sculpted by Aragorn!

**AvatarForm**

Thrax wrote:My first impression of the painted elf is that he is Vietnamese. Just doesn't look quite right - not elfy by the standards I am familiar with.

Its the broad cheek bones and the flat'ish nose...

I much prefer the Flint-Fang to the Tarask... as I already have 2 Rackham Tarascus which dominates any battlefield or display with sheer size and detail.

**Scottywan82**

DAMN! that is one sick, sick beastie!

**Eldar Own**

I want one.

I want a Wood Elves army.

**Kroothawk**

Flint Fang will become my 4th Hellpit Abomination, my second from Maelstrom

**insaniak**

Ooh, that's seriously shiny, that is. No idea what I would use it for, but I want one.

**Swara**

Gotta say I'm loving all the great releases from them, I only wish I had enough money to buy them all just to paint!

**Llamahead**

Ok thats brilliant got to check up on the price right now....

**Maelstrom Games**

You lucky so and sos - this month you are spoiled with not only Flint-Fang but two - yes two BaneLords and one of them is our biggest baneLord to date!

These guys also see Allan Carrasco complete his first BaneLord for us after some excellent work on the BaneBeasts Euryalia and Scar-Scath and also marks our first ever release Maagaan the Warlock sculpted by the legend that is JAG - Jaques Alexandre Gillois!

First up

All of our miniatures are cast in high quality resin.

The release date is the 6th of August 2011 and they can be pre-ordered here http://www.maelstromgames.co.uk/index.php?act=cat&cre=min-blg-bnl

There's currently a voucher on Maelstrom Games' website for 16% off UK RRP enter RAINY-SUMMER at the checkout stage for the discount. Pre-order and save money with free worldwise shipping on all orders over £10!

**Kanluwen**

I...want that warlock.

**Platuan4th**

I will own that rat beast and troll.

**kenshin620**

Armored warlocks are the best warlocks!

Liking what I'm seeing

**Sidstyler**

If the term "badass" was actually a person, its name would be Maagaan.

**Dais**

The warlock and troll are both amazing sculpts.
I don't really like those weird bumps on the warlock's forehead though, they just look so odd and make his face seem too busy what with the hair, tusks, and that very expressive face sculpt already all there.