Too Bad

These two are too bad!  The Ogre Clubber on the left is from Reaper Bones Miniatures.  The Efreeti on the right is a D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures by Wizkids.  I started out with a Slap Chop Painting on them, but it wasn't working out (I needed to drybrush the white paint over the black more heavily...live and learn).

I don't think that they turned out too badly (LOL). I hope you feel the same way.  Adios for now.  See you again down the road a bit.

It's Not Just Me

 

I pulled some comments off the internet in support of some of my views of Heroscape Age of Annihilation:

Powers and Abilities

Based on community reviews and early analysis of the Heroscape: Age of Annihilation Master Set, several abilities and unit designs have been criticized as underwhelming, poorly designed, or "dumb" due to power imbalances or lack of synergy.

Design and Thematic "Dumb" Choices

• Poorly Integrated Bonding: The Vorid faction has poor synergy, where special bonding with the Frostclaw Paladins doesn't extend to the Glide Strikers, making them feel clunky in play.
• "Steampunk Animal" Aesthetic: Many players felt the steampunk animal theme, especially for the Vorids, was a jarring and "dumb" aesthetic shift for the Heroscape universe.
• Limited Synergy with Classic Sets: A major complaint is that many new units lack real synergy with classic (pre-2010) sets, acting more like a separate, unbalanced game rather than an expansion.
• Overpowered Squads/Underpowered Heroes: Some units, like the Knaves of the Silver Scimitar, are often seen as too strong for their point cost compared to other, more expensive hero options, leading to imbalance in competitive drafting.
• Unit/Sculpt Mismatch: Some units have a lack of cohesion between their visual model and their abilities.

Scale Creep

Also, the new figures are physically larger, with many standing "head and shoulders" over classic figures, making them appear scaled up.

A Little Crabby

I purchased this very cool looking crab awhile back.  Unfortunately, it got put in a container with a lot of  other items when I moved last year.  Out of sight, out of mind.  I was looking for another figure (which I also forgot I had) and came across Mr. Crab.  

I'm thinking about doing another pirate set in the near future and thought I might add my Crustacean friend to the group.  We shall see.

As always, thanks for taking the time to check out my humble little blog.  I do appreciate it. Enjoy your day and stay safe out there.

 

The Return of the Eisenek

Eisenek
Back Row:  Scavorith, Iron Lich Viscerot, Hellforge Mandukor
Front Row: Necrotech Wraithriders

According to Heroscape Lore, the Eisenek are a long forgotten species that were cybernetically enhanced.  They inhabited a planet called Noxdorma.  The Eisenek were the last remaining species when their world shattered into hundreds of asteroids.  What remained of Eisenek were resurrected and brought to Valhalla by Revna to join the force she was gathering.

At one point, Revna captured Cornelius Breech, the Derelict Prince, and had his mind scanned to reveal the battle plans of the outlaw Pirates of the Crimson Fleet.  It appears that his usefulness ended and he was cast out to survive on his own. 

I got these beauties to grow and enhance my expanding Age of Annihilation Forces.  I think they are amazing, great sculpts, cool paint jobs, nice poses.  Very happy with the purchase!

Cornelius Breech

Eye Candy

Over the past few weeks, I've posted some photos of my nephew's WH40K models.  I am proud to share his fantastic work.  Here are four more models to feast your eyes upon.  Enjoy!

Big and Bad

I have been down for a few weeks after having some surgery. I've not really felt up to any miniature painting.  I did however snag a couple of super cool figures for some great prices on the internet.

The Ice Dragon is by Safari Ltd.  I seen it around for a bit and always thought it looked amazing.  The Mammoth Rider is a D&D miniature. The orc rider on top sealed the deal for me.

I can see these two battling it out on some frozen tundra.  Their clash would be epic.

More Good Stuff

As promised in my previous entry, here are more photos of some of the WH40K models my nephew has painted.  I am truly awed by his work. 

                                                        

                                                                                    

When You Got It...

...You got it...talent that is.  Recently I found out that my nephew and I shared a common interest.  We are both WH40K fans and enjoy collecting and painting their miniatures.  When he showed me pictures of some of the models he painted, I was blown away.  He's only been at the miniatures painting game a few years and he is a gazillion times better at it than I can ever hope to be.  His work is truly impressive.  I love his attention to detail and his fantastic use of color.  

I asked him to send me pics of his work.  Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing them with all of you out there.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Hunter and Hunted

Continuing with the theme of powerful women (see last entry), I completed this lovely pair.  The lady in red is a Reaper Bones Demon Hunter named Masumi. Masumi means "true purity," "true clarity," or "true beauty".  The Demoness is also a Reaper Miniature.  Her name is Virina.  Virina means "female" or "womanly".

Virina used her demonic charms to lure locals to their demise and an eternal suffering in Hell.  The villagers prayed for a savior to stop the demoness.  One morning, Masumi appeared out of the mountain mists.  She strode into the middle of the village, stopped, and called out the name, Virina.

Hearing her summoning, Virina smiled.  Darkness spread across the village.  Virina stepped out of it to confront her adversary.  

"You know, sister, that these mortals are not worth your time."

"I stopped being your sister, when you gave yourself to the Evil One, Virina."

"You can not defeat me, Masumi."

"We shall see."

Lighting struck the ground between where the two were standing followed by a a clap of thunder that shook the heavens. A second later, the combatants went for one another.  Tales of their epic battle would be passed down by the villagers for centuries.

Women with Weapons

L to R: Sarah Connor, Tess, Robocop, Female Pilot

I wanted to dedicate my hobby time in February (Women in History Month) to paint 28 (1 per day)  of the fiercest females you've ever seen in honor of all the lovely ladies that have made a difference in our world. The best laid plans of mice and men.  Needless to say that didn't happen.

I did get 4 finished (see photo).  I have another 9 in various stages of being completed. The rest got shelved for the foreseeable future. Sorry, ladies.

So, we have a female Robocop with her dog Copper (Get it?!). Next is Sarah Connor. There are also a couple of Reaper Bones figures:  A Pulp Era Pilot and a futuristic soldier (Tess).  Take a look.  I hope you like them.  Thanks for checking in. See ya down the road a bit.

Joining The Family

My son bought me Heroscape: Battle for the Wellspring Box Set for Christmas.  I finally finished painting the six figures that came with it.  I am pleased overall with my effort.  My only knock is that the base color is somewhat darker than the true ones. I guess you can't have everything. Take a look.  Picture below.

L to R: Master of Tides, Kita the Springrunner, Killian Vane III, Bok-Bur-Na, Bonnie the Void Siren, Onshu the Welkineye