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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/29 02:04:42
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army... ideas fleshed out)
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Dakka Veteran
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Rules-wise you could always use Bran Redmaw, the SW character from IA11, as your wolf-man. His rules are more towards the werewolf side, with him being able to turn into a wolf monstrous creature during the game
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/29 02:25:12
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army... ideas fleshed out)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Anvildude wrote:You, uh, you realize that GW's Vampire Counts line has about half the things you're looking for, right?
Yeah, I did... but I don't think it would be as cool then... it would just be re-purposed fantasy models, which isn't exactly what I'm going for. Anvildude wrote:Hm. Headless Horseman as some sort of Biker general?
That... is an excellent idea! Dreadclaw69 wrote:Are you looking for GW parts only for the monsters? Infinity have some nice ones that may work.
I think I've got nearly all of my figures sorted out now... thanks to RiTides and the wonderful suggestions from all of you. Those are great models... wow! Dreadclaw69 wrote:For ghosts you could always have the shades of the Squats 
That my friend.... is the quote of the day!! Archer wrote:If you could hunt down an old 13th company space wolf wulfen that would be a pretty good wolf man.
Well Archer, I could actually get a model of the original wolf man (Reaper makes it)... but I thought it wasn't scary enough when compared to all the other hero models... if I'm going bigger... my skin wolf works fine, especially proxied as Karanak. The Army List Well guys... been a bit of a buying/wrangling spree. Here is how things sit at the moment & I'm pretty comfortable with it. I got out ye olde Army Builder and drew up a list based to 2 CADs (which are both necessary based on the number of HQs involved & one allied list. Listed below.... FOC slot: (monster) - modeling notes - rules Chaos Space Marines: HQ: (Dracula) - Astorath body w/ chaos bat-winged jump pack - Chaos Champion w/ jump pack & power axe HQ: (Demon) - Khornate Demon Princey looking figure - demon prince EL: (Frankenstein's Monster) - Contemptor Dread - contemptor dread with extra arm TP: (Zombies) - 10x zombicide zombies - chaos cultists TP: (Zombies) - 10x zombicide zombies - chaos cultists Chaos Demons: HQ: (Wolf Man) - skin wolf - Karanak HQ: (Witch) - Lilith modified to ride a broom - herald of slaanesh w/ seeker chariot TP: (Devils) - 10x bloodletters - bloodletters TP: (Goblins) - 5 ish bases of multiple grots - nurglings FA: (wolves) - however many I have Fenris wolves - flesh hounds FA: (bats) - various sources arranged - furies Chaos Demons Allied Detachment HQ: (Thanatos) - changeling figure with staff converted to scythe & painted appropriately - the changeling EL: (Ghosts) - 3x flamers of tzeench painted ghostly colors - flamers of tzeench TP: (Mummies) - 10x awesome Reaper mummies - plague bearers That's the entire list in under 1500 points! 1499 to be exact! Well... whadd'ya guys think?? As of this moment... the only figure I don't have or haven't arranged for is a demon prince/old blood thirster. Everything else is a lock.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/29 03:27:20
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army... army list complete!)
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Loyal Necron Lychguard
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I can't wait to see you getting started on this. In particular, I love the idea of Lilith on a Broom as your Herald of Slannesh.
Is your goal to have it completed by October 31st, 2015 or 2016?
Also, does this get its own P&M Blog, or are you going to Mantis them up slightly in order to keep them here?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/29 04:02:46
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army... army list complete!)
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Dankhold Troggoth
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That list looks great! I'm not a daemon player, but I thought one of those heralds wouldn't have to be an HQ choice (which would mean you wouldn't need the allies - which shouldn't matter to anyone but isn't always allowed for self-allying). Maybe a daemon player can chime in on that, are heralds always HQ choices?
Everything looks perfect monster-wise to me  with the one note that Lilith on broom (which is perfect as a herald of slaanesh!) if on chariot is supposed to be on a really big base. Not sure if a herald can just take a single seeker as a mount rather than the chariot.
Anpu I'm guessing this will get its own thread! Although imo you could start with the Contemptor here since it's where you came up with the idea, but maybe that's too messy for you  (you do have really well run plogs, after all). Also 1500 points seems like a perfect level for a fun little project like this  (there are quite a few models in that due to the "chaff", but hopefully you could do them in a bit of a speed method).
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/29 04:36:23
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army... army list complete!)
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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Maybe he can make an upside down base where the top is larger than the bottom, but shows appropriate footprint. I'm thinking he needs to build a house above the which that's about to drop on her  ( a la wizard of Oz). If he makes that out of wood then he can enter it into the League of extraordinary riveters comp that ends dec. 13 in the painting and modeling forum.
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/29 05:07:21
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army... ideas fleshed out)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Rygnan wrote:Rules-wise you could always use Bran Redmaw, the SW character from IA11, as your wolf-man. His rules are more towards the werewolf side, with him being able to turn into a wolf monstrous creature during the game
Sorry Rygnan... didn't see your post in the roll-over. That's a very good idea, but I'm really trying to carry this off with just the two chaos codecii. Sounds like a really good solution though. Perhaps I'll keep that for a separate themed detachment.
It would be very helpful to know if I could take that herald as a what?.... Auxillary choice as opposed to an HQ choice.... but it won't make that big a difference overall.
I did start a new thread. It's here: Gitsplitta's Halloween Monster Mash Chaos Undivided Army... all in one month!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/29 06:26:46
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army... ideas fleshed out)
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Dakka Veteran
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Gitsplitta wrote: Rygnan wrote:Rules-wise you could always use Bran Redmaw, the SW character from IA11, as your wolf-man. His rules are more towards the werewolf side, with him being able to turn into a wolf monstrous creature during the game
Sorry Rygnan... didn't see your post in the roll-over. That's a very good idea, but I'm really trying to carry this off with just the two chaos codecii. Sounds like a really good solution though. Perhaps I'll keep that for a separate themed detachment.
Not a problem, and looking at the list you've written, it seems better than using Redmaw anyway! This is gonna be an interesting project to watch, and although it's a shame the Contemptor isn't going to be a MW one, it's an interesting idea and I love the execution so far. I love all your plogs/armies so far, and I'm sure this will be no exception, as I'm particularly fond of converted up chaos armies (Krautscientist and Biohazard's World Eaters are among my absolute favourites)
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/30 06:46:49
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army has it's own thread now!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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You're bonkers, you are  Great fun stuff.
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/30 11:34:26
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army has it's own thread now!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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@Rygnan: Thanks for your support. I'll so my best not to disappoint.
@graven: Yes... completely.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/30 13:37:06
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army has it's own thread now!)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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I do hope the Wife understands the problems that she has caused.
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See My Crazy Army plan here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/521618.page#5517409
[40k] Orks - Kaptin Grimskragas Razorfangs; Tyranids - Hive Fleet Acidica; Astra Militarum - Murdochs 5th Armoured Detachment & 7th Abhuman Detachment, 17th Tullarium “Immovables” + Remnant of the 6th Tullarium Rifles “The Lucky Few”; Necron - Reclamation Legion of Tomb World Fordris; Inquisition - Ordos Hereticus Witchfinder Tasetus and Coven; Iron Hands - Taskforce of the Garrsak Clan Company; Alpha Legion - XII Ambush Cell; Aeldari - Guiding Light of Yarn Le'ath;
[Warhammer] Empire - Obsidian Order; Bretonnian - Vain Quest for the Grail; Dwarf - Throng of Kark Veng; Ogre Kingdoms - Wondrous Caravan of the Traveller; Tomb Kings - Bronze Host of Ka-Sabar; Chaos Dwarf - Protectors of Hashuts Holy Places; High Elf - Dragonriders of Caledor; Beastmen - Harvesters of Morrslieb; |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/09/30 14:13:18
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army has it's own thread now!)
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Never Forget Isstvan!
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Cool .. looks to be a fun themed project.
Archer.. Mrs Gits is worth it!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/03 19:42:06
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Monster Mash Army has it's own thread now!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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My ModCubes came in today.... mmmmmmmmmmm... ModCubes...
Automatically Appended Next Post:
OH, and for you long suffering Mantis Warrior fans who were just robbed of your contemptor dread... I provide this as a peace offering. Had a major airbrush malfunction which you can see if you look carefully. However I'm not going to completely re-paint it. I still have the dark shades to do so it'll look a lot different when the airbrushing is finished.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/03 22:29:37
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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[DCM]
Dankhold Troggoth
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Some of those are for Thing 1!
Predator peace offering is nice  although it'll have to wait until Halloween, right? Unless you hire some minions!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/03 23:35:24
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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MODcube envy happening here. Hopefully it didn't arrive right after I left for work or I'll have some 'splaining to do. I'm off Monday so it would be perfect for them to show up then  .
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/04 01:42:27
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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@RiTides: Actually I'm hoping to sneak it in during the month... just little bits here and there.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/04 03:01:52
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Chaplain with Hate to Spare
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Liking the Pred! can't see any problem in that shot though? what's the excitement of a 'Modcube'? what are they?
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Flesh Eaters 4,500 points
" I will constantly have those in my head telling me how lazy and ugly and whorish I am. You sir, are a true friend " - KingCracker
"Nah, I'm just way too lazy to stand up so I keep sitting and paint" - Sigur
"I think the NMM technique with metals is just MNMM. Same sound I make while eating a good pizza" - Whalemusic360 |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/04 03:29:12
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Look three posts above yours. It's RiTides personal kickstarter. They're awesome. Click the link in his sig and prepare to be amazed!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/04 04:17:28
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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Gitsplitta wrote:Look three posts above yours. It's RiTides personal kickstarter. They're awesome. Click the link in his sig and prepare to be amazed!
And then cry because you missed out on the glory  , until general release.
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/04 04:59:18
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Thinking of Joining a Davinite Loge
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Great to see another classic model rehabbed by Gits! The Skarath Pattern MkIId Predator Annihilator is one of my favourites.
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There is no Zuul, there is only war!
30k Death Guard W:8 L:5: D:1
Mechanicum W:4 L:2 D:1
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/04 05:36:19
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Making Stuff
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That's very green.
Keen to see it painted.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/04 20:20:54
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
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Mmmmm green....
What was the AB malfunction? Water in the line? I mean, I did notice the booboos, but I had to look for them!
Really impressive workflow youve managed to get going... I gotta start catching up!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/04 22:13:36
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Strategizing Grey Knight Chapter Master
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bugger about the airbrush issue. I had that when doing a coat of yellow on a mates WK and the yellow got obliterated by a small fraction of water in the line. I even offered to strip and re do the whole thing for him.
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IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil... The Cleanest Painting blog ever!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/05 13:31:00
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Never Forget Isstvan!
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Water problems.. Should be easy to fix with a good over spray.
Like the Old pred. Will fit in well with the early version of the MW's.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/05 18:21:52
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Ragin' Ork Dreadnought
Deep in the Outer Boroughs of NYC
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That is one crazy green tank. I love the old predator.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/06 19:52:24
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (ModCubes arrived! Mk-1 Predator)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I just wanted to give a shout-out to Justin at Secret Weapon Miniatures. On Sept 30th I ordered a bunch of jack-o-lanterns & skulls for my chaos army. On Oct. 1st, SWM knocked 20% off of both for the month of October. I wrote Justin a *joking* email about my plight and he actually re-funded the 20% to me. That's pretty cool. By way of saying "thanks", I bought MORE jack-o-lanterns & skulls... and thought I'd post a link to their sale page in case anyone else is interested. I did get my skulls and pumpkins just the other day and they are *beautiful* models... really impressed with SWM's craftsmanship as well as their customer service. Thanks Justin! Secret Weapon Miniatures Halloween Sale!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/06 20:42:23
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (10/6: Jack-o-Lanterns & Skulls!)
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
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Justin is a damn fine guy! Top notch customer support!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/07 13:59:49
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (10/6: Jack-o-Lanterns & Skulls!)
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Never Forget Isstvan!
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I've always got my order from them very quickly. A rated!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/07 20:11:17
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (10/6: Jack-o-Lanterns & Skulls!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I was very pleasantly surprised... which is why I posted my experience here.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/10 00:14:27
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (10/6: Jack-o-Lanterns & Skulls!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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You guys have to check out what I found on e-bay!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2015/10/10 00:24:22
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (10/9: MW cavalry?!)
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar
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I don't normally see things like that unless I've been drinking a lot more then I have tonight. Are those chaos beakie mantis zombie cavalry?
Tell me you bid on them.
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