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<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Mantic Dark Elfs next?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/6.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952395.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952395.page GMT Re:Mantic Dark Elfs next?

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Really like the look of that sorceress.

Unfortunately it seems like the range of models might end up initially being hybrid metal/plastic until mantic can become profitable enough to make them in plastic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952441.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952441.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952475.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952475.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? BoW's Turn 8 a couple of weeks ago that the initial Twilight Kin stuff would be a hybrid kit like the Abyssal Dwarves, but that he wanted to revisit the Dark Elf stuff in the future with their own stand alone kits.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952490.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952490.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952504.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952504.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? DE army right now, so I'll keep my eyes on Mantic. Their work seems a bit hit and miss, hopefully this'll be one of their better model lines.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952528.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952528.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952658.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952658.page GMT Re:Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952781.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952781.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? GWs Dark Elf sorceress (the stupid smoke one).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952894.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952894.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952919.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952919.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952955.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952955.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952960.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2952960.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next?
The bloody knife, the stockings, high heel shoes, blah blah....it's just so generic that it really doesn't do much to stamp anything new on the theme.

I'm sorry, but for me, Mantic = boring]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953315.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953315.page GMT Re:Mantic Dark Elfs next?

SkaerKrow wrote:That Sorceress is fantastic!

Vile HUMAN!
YOU are not allowed to address her so informally.

You must call her by her name and title - "Lady Malys!" : )

Eric]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953331.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953331.page GMT Re:Mantic Dark Elfs next?

Banesword wrote:This is it:

Why does Dark Elf=Jersey Girl Hair?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953422.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? KoW exclusively. As long as the Twilight Kin troops aren't suckage like their High Elves.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953426.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953426.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next?

Delephont wrote:It's not a terrible miniature, but Mantic are becoming the kings of cliche, when it comes to miniature sculpting.

The bloody knife, the stockings, high heel shoes, blah blah....it's just so generic that it really doesn't do much to stamp anything new on the theme.

I'm sorry, but for me, Mantic = boring

Funny it's as if this WORKSHOP was making GAMES based on someone else's stuff... (whose games were themselves a rip off of Tolkein and Moorcock by way of Manowar album covers).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953438.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953438.page GMT Re:Mantic Dark Elfs next?

MagickalMemories wrote:

SkaerKrow wrote:That Sorceress is fantastic!

Vile HUMAN!
YOU are not allowed to address her so informally.

You must call her by her name and title - "Lady Malys!" : )

Eric

Oh, that's rich, coming from an Ork.

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Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Funny it's as if this WORKSHOP was making GAMES based on someone else's stuff... (whose games were themselves a rip off of Tolkein and Moorcock by way of Manowar album covers).

Ahhh....wise K-K....I see what you did there

Don't get me wrong, I could burn a list of companies that seem to specialise in mediocrity and blandness.....it just seems like Mantic is joining those ranks]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953653.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953653.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953682.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953682.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next?
a mean if i want a cool dark elf i buy this

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Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Funny it's as if this WORKSHOP was making GAMES based on someone else's stuff... (whose games were themselves a rip off of Tolkein and Moorcock by way of Manowar album covers).

I think 'rip off' is a bit harsh. Especially when there is nothing original in Tolkien's Middle Earth. I say Tolkien's Middle Earth as the term was around a very long time before he used it. All art references the work of previous artists.

As for this figure, I think it's a bit dull but then I am not a fan of Dark Elves.

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Mantic really isnt planning on making any human faction ...?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953960.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953960.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? DE and Goblins]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953985.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2953985.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next?
_Tim?
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Some_Call_Me_Tim? wrote:Meh. I would prefer it if Mantic tried to find the own way, stylistically, when it comes to Dark Elves. Of course, last Mantic did that, we got Mantic Elves, which are really sub-par models...

_Tim?

So I guess this means we'll get generic European fantasy humans then down the line?

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Claimh_Solais wrote:ugly and boring like the rest of mantics minis

a mean if i want a cool dark elf i buy this

I actually find that AoW figure to be a complete and total snorefest. Different strokes, and all of that.

kenshin620 wrote:
So I guess this means we'll get generic European fantasy humans then down the line?

If Mantic is smart, they'll release a human faction inspired by something other than Agincourt and the Holy Roman Empire. As much as people want to see other human nationalities tackled in Warhammer Fantasy Battles, it seems as if Mantic could make a pretty penny filling yet another niche ignored by Games Workshop. I mean, could you imagine how well Chinese/Cathayan style humans would sell?
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Heck even eastern europe inspired would be a breath of fresh air for me (grumbles that kislev is a dead army)

But then again, seeing mantic's track record....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2954446.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2954446.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next?

Claimh_Solais wrote:ugly and boring like the rest of mantics minis

a mean if i want a cool dark elf i buy this

+1]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2954539.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2954539.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next?

Claimh_Solais wrote:ugly and boring like the rest of mantics minis

a mean if i want a cool dark elf i buy this

Meh... The whole "topless dark elf" thing is just annoying to me. I'm no prude, but I'm not interested in nudity on miniatures, I like to be able to keep my miniatures out and not be embarrassed by my girlfriend or family seeing them.

That said, I really like this new Sorceress, I hope their other models turn out well, as I'm getting into Dark Elves and would love a choice on a lot of things... As most of GW's Dark Elves kind of suck (in my opinion).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2954796.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2954796.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? GW and AoW DE stuff as well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2954851.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2954851.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next? >...but ... I like to be able to keep my miniatures out and not be embarrassed by my girlfriend or family seeing them.

Then you are indeed a prude.
Admitting that you are a nerd (collecting toy soldiers) is by far more potentially embarrassing than the fact that some minis may show naughty bits.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2956539.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2956539.page GMT Re:Mantic Dark Elfs next? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2957343.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2957343.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next?

kenshin620 wrote:
So I guess this means we'll get generic European fantasy humans then down the line?

If Mantic is smart, they'll release a human faction inspired by something other than Agincourt and the Holy Roman Empire. As much as people want to see other human nationalities tackled in Warhammer Fantasy Battles, it seems as if Mantic could make a pretty penny filling yet another niche ignored by Games Workshop. I mean, could you imagine how well Chinese/Cathayan style humans would sell?

Probably not very well at all.

A lot of people on the internet might say "Cathay or Araby would be awesome!!!".

But when it comes down to it, not many of those people would actually go ahead and buy an army that they can't use in warhammer fantasy battle because the unit types are different to Empire.

Besides, if you do want plastic Cathay/ Araby, go buy buy LotR Easterlings. They are the same scale as mantic.

If mantic are smart, then puffy sleeves is what we will get. The current GW Empire state troops are horribly ugly models that look worse than the models they replaced, so there is a lot of money to be made by simply making an alternative version of them that looks better.

Will mantic actually do that though?

No, they probably won't. They have a terrible habit of making models in their own, completely new style and falling flat on their face.

So, odds are we won't get Empire-clones, Araby humans or Cathay humans and we will instead get some sort of weird "sort of like arthur but with a bunch of cool changes we made because we thought they would be cool" models that don't really "fit" anywhere other than in mantic's own KoW game. The sprues will lack options because they held back on paying out for expensive sprues with lots of options.

They will sell a moderate amount of them, wonder why on earth they aren't selling... then in 3 years or so, Avatars of War will release a plastic sprue that is a total clone of Empire state troops, but better sculpted with 90 parts on the sprue and sell hundreds of thousands of kits.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2958068.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2958068.page GMT Mantic Dark Elfs next?

scarletsquig wrote:Besides, if you do want plastic Cathay/ Araby, go buy buy LotR Easterlings. They are the same scale as mantic.

I thought LotR is 25mm?

I've seen 28mm historical models place side by side and the historicals are larger]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2960038.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/376825/2960038.page GMT