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The_Minsk wrote:
@kendoka, my grasp of anatomy is fine thank you i have an MSc in Biomedical science, which has included many anatony moduals. There could be any number of movements that would either start or end in this position, but the fact remains its a fantasy model so who cares, dont like it dont buy it

I second this. I do a Korean Sword fighting technique... and that is one of the handforms.
Obscure, but still useful.

Theophony wrote:


For a second I thought you had a seizure while typing....then I realized I was in the mierce thread would love to see pics, especially the way they packaged the new stuff.

The packaging is individual baggies wrapped in bubble wrap in a plain brown box, lol. They are not using the retail packaging in order to save shipping costs. Fine with me!

Mine arrived in New Zealand this morning so they are getting the stuff out.

Confirm they are individual bags in bubble wrap. Mine came in Maelstrom "Tank" box

Come one guys!
Post some pics!
I didn't partake in the KS, but I ordered 4 of the new designs, 2 release April, then it's a long wait until December for the rest.

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
This scale shot should give you an idea

http://www.mierce-miniatures.com/downloads/scale_shots_medium.jpg

the troll 'Vortun' (part of the same unit as these three) is shown in the Norse section and is 104mm to the top of his weapon (about 70-80 cm to the top of the head it looks like)

Thanks! they look perfect, I'll be ordering at least 10 whenever they come out.

New WIP's, plus MM did change my order to sending things out now, very fast communication. I must admit I have been very impressed so far

I like MM's version a lot more than the GW alt, more dynamic for a start!

Denilsta wrote:
I like MM's version a lot more than the GW alt, more dynamic for a start!

Plus its lizard all the way up. The GW version cheats with a belt to hide any scale transition...

GWs dragon-ogres are laughable at best. The one from Mierce looks great. Robert Chaudon does a really fine job here.

I am also pleased by Stephane Simons work with the ysian standard-bearer. It looks great! My only concern is how many figures you see standing with one foot on a stone these days.

The_Minsk wrote:
@kendoka, my grasp of anatomy is fine... There could be any number of movements that would either start or end in this position, but the fact remains its a fantasy model so who cares, dont like it dont buy it

Obviously yes - but (I guess you missed my point) no ones effective in CC.

The_Minsk wrote:
... its a fantasy model so who cares...

So, you mean that no one should question a sculptor doing a sculpt like this:

when sculpting what is supposed to be an elite (fantasy) warrior?


I don't get your strange attitude.
This is a forum discussing miniatures and sculpting.
Or?



Cool dragon ogre:


I just hope the hands will be in a nice "knuckles to the front" position.

Does anyone have a link to mierce forums? Can't find em.

 judgedoug wrote:
FYI I got the first shipment from the KS:

typhaggahw, gwyfern of ceredigion
aanchuth the cursed, warlock of the gabrax
brunchaath the vile, tain of the gabrax
chaagmuth the jaw-taker, untain of the gabrax on boar
daachuch the broken, skull-bearer of the gabrax
shaaroc, reviled drackox
ungefelic, mantichora
uuthüll, risen kraacken

You forgot Narfle the Garthog



This is why I couldn't get into Tekumel either. You have to learn another language.

http://www.mierce-miniatures.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=54&sid=1c3245826b52020652dad616528a7e50&start=50

 Doomsdave wrote:

 judgedoug wrote:
FYI I got the first shipment from the KS:

typhaggahw, gwyfern of ceredigion
aanchuth the cursed, warlock of the gabrax
brunchaath the vile, tain of the gabrax
chaagmuth the jaw-taker, untain of the gabrax on boar
daachuch the broken, skull-bearer of the gabrax
shaaroc, reviled drackox
ungefelic, mantichora
uuthüll, risen kraacken

You forgot Narfle the Garthog

This is why I couldn't get into Tekumel either. You have to learn another language.

It's no different than Nurgle or Tzeentch or Skaven or Tyranid or Waaagh or Ghorgon or Naggaroth, ya just get used to it. I've looked at the Darklands stuff enough to pretty much learn all the names.

I noticed for Darklands that the races that end in '-x' are all bipeds, such as Tarvax is a minotaur, Sronax is a rhinoman...
and for my above list,

Gabrax = beastman
Drackox = dragonman
Gwyfern = wyvern
Mantichora = manticore
Kraacken = kraken
etc.

The one on the right looks like a recycled banebeasts sculpt.

Zachectomy wrote:
The one on the right looks like a recycled banebeasts sculpt.

It looks like the cyclops with slightly altered head, wings, different arms, and a different waist/legs

for those of you that have started to receive product: did it say shipped in your order status on your account? Just curious, as mine still says processing.

 cincydooley wrote:
for those of you that have started to receive product: did it say shipped in your order status on your account? Just curious, as mine still says processing.

My order was split only two days ago, the stuff available now says 'packing' the rest 'processing'.

Mine was split about a week and a half ago, and I received it today.

Received Krull (giant demon), the Terror of Fortriu (Chimera), Ungefelic (Manticore) and Ulmons, Tarask of Var.

Really really excellent sculpts. Glad I bought in for this, the sculpts are wonderful.

All of my stuff was shipped in plastic baggies, or bubblewrapped bags for the bigger items. All arrived safely as far as I can tell.

Granted, it's a club and not a longsword, but I can think of several attacks I could make from that hand position. He doesn't really need to concern himself with blade orientation, so he's got even more flexibility than that.

Edit to add: German longsword fighting also has a LOT of hand repositioning on the fly, too.

Gah. That new demon is a step backwards. The not-Cygor model was weak when it came out. Why resurrect it with what amounts to a shoddy conversion?

Now complete and looking amazing

Paying £24 for that was a steal, considering how much GW is charging for a Shaggoth here in Australia. I am thinking he'd even make a great proxy for Kholec Suneater. I am hoping that they continue to make sculpts like these so I can avoid buying those awful GW Dragon Ogres.

They underestimated the price of this one and have said it will probably be £50 when it hits retail (not £35 like they originally thought)

If you backed the KS and wish you'd added him at the bargain price of £24 you CAN still add him to your order

Just drop Mierce an email (address on the last KS update)with your KS name and they'll unlock the KS section on their website for you again

Scale shot, this explains the estimated price increase. He is some size and will come with a 100mm base.

Some sort of statement from Mierce in light of the Maunsfeld/Maelstrom closure would be nice.

Even if it's just Rob Lane assuring us our Kickstarter money is safe :-)

Why even bring this up now? please just concentrate on the amazing miniatures.

I thought he actually did release a statement?

I'd swear I've already read one...

Denilsta wrote:
Why even bring this up now? please just concentrate on the amazing miniatures.

Because I'd like to have some surety around separation of monies. I have received half of my miniatures but still have GBP 200 outstanding. That's why!

One of the spun-off companies - Maunsfeld Gaming - ceased trading this week. I think some confirmation around the status of Mierce would be welcome.