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2017/02/27 16:18:32
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
judgedoug wrote: Thranduil rode around on the elk pretty much the whole time in Battle of Five Armies and murdered a pile of orcs while riding it. At least in the Extended Edition. I haven't seen the Theatrical cut.
I wasn't impressed with the figure at first glance, but this closer look at Thranduil himself does look really nice. Its too bad the elk mount isn't as good as the rider.
I love the other new stuff, the two trolls and the new Iron Hills Dwarf command team and mattock dwarfs are beautiful!
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2017/02/27 17:47:28
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new FAQ
judgedoug wrote: Thranduil rode around on the elk pretty much the whole time in Battle of Five Armies and murdered a pile of orcs while riding it. At least in the Extended Edition. I haven't seen the Theatrical cut.
I wasn't impressed with the figure at first glance, but this closer look at Thranduil himself does look really nice. Its too bad the elk mount isn't as good as the rider.
I love the other new stuff, the two trolls and the new Iron Hills Dwarf command team and mattock dwarfs are beautiful!
Dunno man I love him. Can't wait to add him to my Thrandy on foot and on horse. And sigh, gonna have to get those trolls for my Gundabad army. Dammit
"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2017/02/28 14:54:01
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
Dunno man I love him. Can't wait to add him to my Thrandy on foot and on horse. And sigh, gonna have to get those trolls for my Gundabad army. Dammit
I feel your pain! I'm one of those insane people who have to buy everything to do with LOTR. My collection currently has probably 95% of the old LOTR line, and 75% of the Hobbit stuff and I'm still buying. If only it was all painted!
2017/02/28 15:13:44
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
Dunno man I love him. Can't wait to add him to my Thrandy on foot and on horse. And sigh, gonna have to get those trolls for my Gundabad army. Dammit
I feel your pain! I'm one of those insane people who have to buy everything to do with LOTR. My collection currently has probably 95% of the old LOTR line, and 75% of the Hobbit stuff and I'm still buying. If only it was all painted!
Personally I just wish anyone was still playing
2017/02/28 16:07:25
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
Dunno man I love him. Can't wait to add him to my Thrandy on foot and on horse. And sigh, gonna have to get those trolls for my Gundabad army. Dammit
I feel your pain! I'm one of those insane people who have to buy everything to do with LOTR. My collection currently has probably 95% of the old LOTR line, and 75% of the Hobbit stuff and I'm still buying. If only it was all painted!
Personally I just wish anyone was still playing
I admit I collect more than I play these days, but if I bring two matching forces to my FLGS or set up a scenario, I can usually find someone willing to play.
2017/02/28 16:11:07
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
Ask around in the Great British Hobbit League. There are quite a few members from Europe and Scandinavia who visit the UK to take part in GBHL tournaments. I'm sure they can help put you in touch with gaming groupers closer to home for you.
I was just on the FW website and noticed they have a pre-order deal for these new dwarf figures that has me puzzled. They are offering 9 mattock dwarfs, plus one banner bearing plus one hero for £74. Right next to it in the online store, they have a package of 12 spear dwarfs with shield, plus one banner bearer plus one hero for £60.
Why do the mattock dwarfs cost more money for fewer figures?
2017/03/17 19:56:12
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
All the latest rules are still current. The first Hobbit releases made some changes to the core rules, essentially a new 'edition' of the game, but nothing that invalidates the last lot of sourcebooks. So as long as you have the Fallen Realms and Free Peoples and Kingdoms of Men sourcebooks you're good to go.
2017/03/17 20:47:58
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
mdauben wrote: I was just on the FW website and noticed they have a pre-order deal for these new dwarf figures that has me puzzled. They are offering 9 mattock dwarfs, plus one banner bearing plus one hero for £74. Right next to it in the online store, they have a package of 12 spear dwarfs with shield, plus one banner bearer plus one hero for £60.
Why do the mattock dwarfs cost more money for fewer figures?
They made a combo set of 12 spear dwarves for £40. The mattock dwarves have not had a combo deal made for them (yet?)
"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2017/03/21 18:58:29
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
At the forefront of Dain Ironfoot’s army ride the Iron Hills Chariots. Intent on nothing less than the total destruction of their foes, they smash through shieldwalls and cleave apart those unfortunate enough to find themselves in the path of their bladed wheels.
2017/04/27 15:14:43
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2017/04/27 15:36:57
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
That Thrandy might be one of the finest LotR minis ever done. Easily the best Hobbit sculpt, the likeness is actually pretty good and the pose is spot-on. Stunning model.
2017/04/27 15:38:25
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p26 new minis
" - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke 
no!
