This post is if you like a test with one of the Perry figures, a sword wielding ECW Highlander from Foundry, an Old Glory Irish archer and finally a lightly converted Ral Partha Viking that,wait for it, I bought in 1977 to play basic D&D as a kid,there I've said it!
Well him and his two identical companions, cost the princely sum of 25p for the three of them!
He wasn't much use as a henchman, chainmail and double handed swords didn't figure that much, he's been knocking around in a box for over 40 years but finally he has had the horns cut off his helmet (it was the 1970s!) and been painted up as a gallowglass (scots mercenary in Ireland,or better equipped highlander)
Lovely sculpt and I think the disparate figures work well together
Perry
Foundry
Old Glory
Ral Partha
All together, and there should be more to follow during this challenge.
So 4 28mm figures for 20 points30 points for Millsy's millpond
30 more for the geriatric scandahooligan
So a total of 80 points!
All the best Iain
From DaveD. ooH "Old School" classics. Nice - 80points it is
Lovely stuff Iain :)
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"I can use Swiss for Scots and I'm good to go", says man preparing to replace Lederhosen with kilts on a few dozen figures...
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Some real blasts from the past here, Iain - that old Ral Partha chappie is proper vintage!
Thanks Evan! As the immortal Stan Freberg said on his comedy cover of heartbreak hotel " that's close enough for jazz!" A motto I stick to!
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Nice work Iain.
ReplyDeleteI also remember buying Ral Parth and Citadel stuff at less than 20p each back in the very early 80's
Thanks Paul! Long ago, and in your case far away!
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Hahah, truly some old school in here Iain. Great stuff.
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Lovely work Iain. I'm pretty sure I had this figure in 1977 too. Was basic D&D the boxed set of three slim B&W paperbacks with the tan covers? Played that in 1977 too.
ReplyDeleteI think there should be a points penalty for making me feel old!
Thanks Peter! Yes three slim books in a box, don't think of this as an AHPC post, more a memento mori!
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Great entry Iain! It's wonderful seeing these veteran minis getting the love. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt! Finally out of the box I knew it was worth holding onto him!
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Cool looking figures Iain.
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Nice little collection!
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Lovely figures and so versatile - can be used anywhere form the Dark ages through to the 1600s or beyond. Really tempted my-self!
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