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Title: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on December 21, 2012, 12:24:45 PM
 Kev Adams has converted the Bandaged head miniature for me.What do you think?

(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/SAM_1050_zps1d000253.jpg)
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on December 21, 2012, 12:56:59 PM
Get it in the damn store!!  Now!!  Get two more poses too.   :P
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on December 21, 2012, 02:10:29 PM
 Could well get a few more done to go with him.This one has had a problen that Kev has now fixed.Need to send away again to get master moulded.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on December 21, 2012, 05:06:08 PM
That's good news!! 
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Post by: Maur on December 21, 2012, 06:34:43 PM
Very nice!

I will definitely order when available. And I bet Daargrim will as well.

maur
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Post by: Horned Owl on December 22, 2012, 07:02:52 AM
Grand! This is the Elite Guard, right? Looks quite the bodyguard.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on December 22, 2012, 08:27:09 AM
I would use it as a proxy for the Elite Ogre Guard.   ;D
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on December 22, 2012, 09:08:01 AM
 He can be used for anything you want  ;D.Just nice to have the option to have another suitable miniature to fit into the game.What next then?
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on December 22, 2012, 09:13:54 AM
I would suggest the two additional poses.  You could sell them as a three pack.  Choose a leader, the other two are grunts.  Buy two three packs and you have two minimal squads or one max one with an additional leader.  I think they'd sell well for you.

One look at the suggestions for troops has a few ideas of possible models that would complement the theme.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Francesco on December 22, 2012, 09:31:30 AM
Nice mini Maniac Miner :)

Can be also a generic Hero/Villain.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on December 26, 2012, 11:21:02 PM
 So another couple of sculpts would do the triick then.Will see what I can do in the New Year.This one should be out around March.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Janshi on January 01, 2013, 01:35:58 PM
I need them, too! Can I buy them somewhere?
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on January 01, 2013, 03:26:47 PM
 They will be out around the second week in Febuary.There was a problem with the sculpt when it went into the master mould so has had to be sent back to Kev to fix.It has been done and will be sent back to me when Kev finishes another new piece he is doing for me ;).
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Topkick on January 05, 2013, 06:07:48 PM
Shoulder pads seem out of place for Blackbloods
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on January 05, 2013, 11:23:18 PM
Shoulder pads seem out of place for Blackbloods


 They do look a bit more like the Devout one's.Maybe they could have animosoty against them ;).
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Horned God on January 06, 2013, 12:24:14 PM
The shoulders are fine. I like the pose. Its a better sculpt than the one 'real' one next too it, but not as good as the other Ogre Infantry leader model I own.

Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Daargrim on January 09, 2013, 08:56:02 AM
Very nice!

I will definitely order when available. And I bet Daargrim will as well.

maur

I would use it as a proxy for the Elite Ogre Guard.   ;D

Yes - I would definitely like these for elite ogre guard proxies -- although carrying 2 handed swords would make them perfect for this.  hint hint. ;)
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Horned Owl on January 09, 2013, 02:42:48 PM
That might be a two-handed falchion he is carrying. He is just holding it with one hand so he can use his fist spike on the next one to comment on his sword.  8)
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Post by: Alxbates on January 26, 2013, 08:04:01 AM
Wow!  Nice work!  Love it!
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on November 10, 2014, 04:42:37 AM
 Been along time in updating this post but the miniature is now away to go into an new master mould.I will let you know when he will be available.I think i jumped the gun a bit saying he would be out in Febuary.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on November 28, 2014, 11:50:16 AM
 Got a few master castings back and one is away to be painted up now.

 On the to do next list is stick hands onto new Dwarves then send them away for painting too ;).
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on December 04, 2014, 08:39:32 PM
Need more Four A.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on December 05, 2014, 11:04:14 AM
 Hope to have two more releases before the end of the Year Joshua.The Ogre is one of them along with another Kev Adams piece.Just waiting on production moulds to be done and painted miniatures to show off.

 Need more Cauldron Born too ;).

 Got another Paul Muller piece in today too ;).
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on December 05, 2014, 03:19:32 PM
sweet.
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Post by: Horned God on February 08, 2015, 06:37:08 PM
I like the shoulder pads just fine. Please don't change them.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on February 09, 2015, 10:53:53 AM
 What do you think of this then?

(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/10877884_1511295395798739_985398490_n_zps0bf12d84.jpg) (http://s552.photobucket.com/user/manicminer21/media/10877884_1511295395798739_985398490_n_zps0bf12d84.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on February 09, 2015, 03:32:04 PM
WHEN????????????
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on February 09, 2015, 10:48:17 PM
 Soon ;).
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Post by: Jr_Boyd on February 10, 2015, 06:24:13 AM
Two Thumbs WAY up!
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on February 13, 2015, 01:32:48 PM
 Had a message from Griffin Moulds today.The new production moulds are done and casting will be done next week.Hope to have them in the shop as soon as they arrive.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on February 21, 2015, 10:25:49 AM
 After not hearing from Griffin i contacted them Yesterday to see what is happening.Things are still up in the air as they are struggling to catch-up on orders after Stewart passed away.So it should be around two weeks for my stuff to get sorted.Not the best new's but understandable given the circumstances.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on February 24, 2015, 07:41:21 AM
 New miniatures have just arrived.I will be putting them into the shop tonight.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: orion098 on February 24, 2015, 07:31:10 PM
Order placed.  Gotta get some time to paint someday.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on February 24, 2015, 11:00:52 PM
 Many thanks for the order Orion098.I will get it packed and in the post today to you.Got a bit time off work so am busy doing some hobby stuff and chilling.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on February 25, 2015, 03:45:29 PM
Order placed.   ;D
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on February 25, 2015, 09:31:38 PM
 Thanks for the order Joshua.I will get it packed in in the post today to you.Looking forward to seeing these on peoples tables.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on March 10, 2015, 04:38:37 PM
For those interested, especially Blackblood players  ;) I'll give you my review of the models.
1.  Clean casting.  Almost no mold lines, except for the ankles and under the tabard.  The flash is easy to file off or cut with a knife.
2.  The base.  It comes bent a little bit, making the model pitch forward - easy fix with a pair of needle nose pliers.  There is no slotta, just a small, integral base, but perfect for putting on anything you like.  I plan of pinning them to metal 30mm bases and using greenstuff or putty to blend it in. 
3.  The sword.  Easily straightened and thick enough that it won't break, and looks the business of massive damage.
4.  The pose.  It's so cool.  I went in with a friend, and we each got five models.  I plan of pinning back banners on the leaders.  They look incredibly good grouped together now that I'm working on them.

5.  Andy's customer service rocks.  Buy his models.

Peace out.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on March 11, 2015, 12:05:35 AM
 Thanks for the review Joshua.

 I think the base bends a little when it comes out of the mould hot.Like you say an easy fix to get it into the right position.

 Looking forward to seeing which standards you go for for the Leaders.I would imagine the Skorne one's from Hordes would work really well for them.

 Cant wait to see them all painted up and in a few games.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on March 11, 2015, 11:16:09 AM
 Just wondering what your force composition will be for the Blackbloods Joshua?

 Also what size force points wise will it be?
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on March 12, 2015, 02:28:32 AM
The honor of playing them first will go to my friend Dalton.  He is a Blackblood maniac.  Pics and a report will happen and I'll make sure his list is published.
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Manic _Miner on March 12, 2015, 10:22:42 AM
 Looking forward to the report then Joshua.Will they be fighting your Dwarves then?
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on March 12, 2015, 10:50:13 AM
No man, my Dwarves and your Dwarves!  ;)
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Buzzu on April 07, 2015, 08:08:34 AM
Can you please put a link to your shop? Thanks!
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: joshuaslater on April 07, 2015, 10:42:30 AM
www.fouraminiatures.com
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Horned God on April 12, 2015, 01:15:18 PM
Can we have an update for the new Dwarves? Please  ;D
Title: Re: Possible new Ogre
Post by: Horned God on July 16, 2015, 04:44:52 AM
I got the Ogre and in case someone is wondering. Yes it is the right size for Ogres and  yes it works great in your blackblood force. I recommend this figure, and the dwarves too. All of them are great actually, just as good or better than the original stuff. These miniatures are Horned God approved.