Gavin Syme GBS  | 12 Sep 2016 5:10 a.m. PST |
A new 28mm fantasy release into the SHM range at Alternative Armies. We present Greg Saunders 45mm tall Mountain Giant. Click through to see more and read the details. Go HERE: link Good for any 28mm fantasy system with your Dwarves and more. Thanks. GBS
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| M C MonkeyDew | 12 Sep 2016 8:16 a.m. PST |
OOOh I like lanky giants vs. the steroidal horrors that sometimes populate today's fantasy battlefields. Bob |
| mwindsorfw | 12 Sep 2016 10:19 a.m. PST |
"Lanky?" That giant looks downright unhealthy. |
| M C MonkeyDew | 12 Sep 2016 11:10 a.m. PST |
The bigger (and the unhealthier) the sooner (and more fun it is when) they fall… |
| Brian Smaller | 12 Sep 2016 7:34 p.m. PST |
I usually don't criticise figures because anything I try to sculpt looks like a blob of plasticene – but – this giant wouldn't be seen on my table. Lanky is one thing, this is something different. |
| Der Krieg Geist | 12 Sep 2016 7:45 p.m. PST |
I'm sorry to say, that in my opinion it is just a lousy and terribly proportioned sculpt. Not trying to be harsh. I've got lanky Ral Partha giants sculpted by Tom Meier and they are fantastic. AA usually has much nicer miniatures. This is not up to their standard at all. |
| Gavin Syme GBS | 13 Sep 2016 8:13 a.m. PST |
Thanks for your comments chaps. I must point out here what is told in the attached blog post. This new miniature is 'SHM' meaning it is by a new designer who is totally new to designing. A novice. We take a chance upon these designers and give them a shot to get experience. SHM means 'Self Help Miniatures'. The Mountain Giant is very skinny and emaciated but it is actually a fine figure in your hand. Greg did his best and thus far our investment in him has paid for itself. He will go onto more things just as Eli Arndt and others did from SHM. Normal Alternative Armies releases will be coming soon for Flintloque and then for High Fantasy. Thanks. GBS
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| Brian Smaller | 13 Sep 2016 12:47 p.m. PST |
Hi Gavin
While it is not for me – other people may love it. One's take on fantasy miniatures being such a subjective thing and all. |
| Gavin Syme GBS | 14 Sep 2016 5:50 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the comment Brian. I understand. GBS |
| Der Krieg Geist | 14 Sep 2016 8:22 a.m. PST |
Nice to give a new comer a chance, again I did not intend to be harsh. A creative paint job might make for an interesting miniature and your new sculptor can learn improve and build on their craft. |
| Marshal Mark | 15 Sep 2016 10:53 a.m. PST |
If it's 45mm tall it's not very big for a giant. It might work better as a 15mm giant. |
shows off his workmanship on a fantasy scenics set.
