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... and as expected, they're not much better than any of the other Skinnies.

On worlds dominated by the primitive brute gene, Skinnies displaying psychic potential are often treated with mistrust and suspicion. Forced to gather together in small groups known as cabals for mutual protection, they are capable of dominating lesser brutes with the power of their collective minds, becoming leaders of their tribe. Newly born Skinnie brutes displaying similar talents are either taken into the cabal or cast out of the tribe altogether, often on the whim of the ruling psychics. Those who are thrown into the wilderness and survive to adulthood will often be drawn together, forming their own cabal, albeit one without a tribe to rule over. Occasionally, they return to their original homes, challenging the ruling cabal for leadership in a psychic duel to the death.

This box set contains four members of the Skinnie Cabal.

Price: $19.95
Distributor on sale date: 7th August 2006

Also note it seems like the Forth releases (originally scheduled for September, I believe) are being delayed.  At present it is supposedly for only a few weeks, but they have been removed from the release schedule.

Finally! The cast of Mamma Mia in miniature form!

At least the Skinnies are good for a laugh every couple of months.

Can I get a witness?

At least they're not Skinny Flashers.

Either these minis have been made and finished months in advance so that feedback at this stage cannot be implimented, or Mongoose just doesn't care what people think of their Skinnie line, 'cause these are horrible.

BYE

Somehow, they remind me of the Tau etherals... don't ask me why.

But seriously, they aren't badly sculpted, they are just stupid looking, a shame really.
To proof that: is that a smiley-button on the guy far left? I think so...

Greets
Schepp himself

P.S. I can imagine that these Human troopers are a little bit suprised/disturbed to see these guys gayly dancing round the corner...

Teenage Mutant Hero Tau ?

And... vogue!

*Sigh* The skinny line is good for a laugh, but I worry that it misrepresents the art of miniature making to the larger artistic community. I mean- imagine what someone would think of our hobby if these were the first models they saw!

Posted By Schepp himself on 08/02/2006 4:22 AM
Somehow, they remind me of the Tau etherals... don't ask me why.

But without the space barbells......  Some figs just inspire certain songs be played when placed on the table.  I agree with hubcap, these make me think of ABBA's Dancing Queen.......

Wow.  Is it just me or do they look like Ethreal knock-offs?

I have to agree that they're not bad sculpts... they just look stupid!

"P.S. I can imagine that these Human troopers are a little bit suprised/disturbed to see these guys gayly dancing round the corner..."

I just got this mental image of a bunch of guys walking down any old street when suddenly those four come cavorting around the corner dancing, skipping and singing.

BYE

Caption reads...

Marine: What the f**k?



BYE

Lead Skinnie: Run, boys! They're here to break up our impromptu musical!

Marine: Do you have a permit for this parade, ma'am?

Seriously, I can't tell whether or not Mongoose takes the Skinnies seriously or not anymore...

Posted By Platuan4th on 08/02/2006 9:03 AM

Seriously, I can't tell whether or not Mongoose takes the Skinnies seriously or not anymore...

Wait- you could tell before now?!? 

Posted By hubcap on 08/02/2006 12:36 AM
Finally! The cast of Mamma Mia in miniature form!

At least the Skinnies are good for a laugh every couple of months.

They are singing Take a Chance on Me

okay, the last pic is so funny I almost forget how ugly they are. almost. they look like those horrible new Etherals

Heavens to Murgatroid, its the Mobile Infantry! Go get 'em, scouts!

JUNGLE BOOGIE *funny noises* JUNGLE BOOGIE!
well at least they make better leaders than the new taus guys

it really hurts to say, but those are actually the best Skinnies I've seen so far. should I be worried?

Well, come on, it could be worse, though.

For instance, when I first saw this thread, I thought it was a photo of Nicole Richie, Keira Knightly, and Mary-Kate Olsen all getting on the Concorde for its last flight.

Earth, Wind and Fire anyone?