Why not, hey? In what is quite possibly my last Halflings of the challenge, I bring to you another batch of 5 of the little fellows, and it includes some of my favourites, as today we have a berserker, a Wizard, a Honey Mage, a General and a Psion.
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| From left to right : Psion, Berserker, Wizard, General Bilbo Bonaparte, Honey Mage |
Yes, we have ourselves our very first Napoleonic Halfling, people! And not any Napoleonic soldier, but the man himself, Emperor of the Halflings, general extraordinaire Bilbo Bonaparte. Funny thing is, and I don't remember who it was, but someone in a comment asked if there was any Napoleonic Halflings. I smiled at the time, knowing this guy was coming.
The Berserker is one of my favourite sculpt of the range, and I gave her the fiery orange hair of her fanatic Dwarven cousins, Slayers of Trolls. I'm also very pleased with the wizard, as I'm really happy with my painting on him, especially his flaming hands, which I think I nailed. And one cannot not talk about the Honey Mage! It make so much sense that Halflings would've come up with a school of magic that gives them unlimited honey! I love the bees all over her, and the honey dipper wizard staff is a seriously nice touch.
I had a LOT of fun painting all these Halflings; so often the subjects of our painting is serious, with monsters and wars and such, that this was just a very refreshing little project. However I believe these will my last of the challenge as I'm also working on a side duel due for early March (it's coming Sander, no worries. It's gonna be awesome) and I would like to add a few pts to that 30K duel. I did managed to paint 25 of 'em little fellows, and since my goal was between 20 and 25 I can say "mission accomplie". I have quite enough to create a LeafGrave warband, and I even have the choice between three Wizards! So I gather it is time for a family portrait of the bunch.
So that's 25 more points. Now if you'll excuse me, second midnight snack is ready...
(I'm in no way affiliated with them, but if you liked this range, go have a look at StoneHaven Miniatures for Elves, Gnomes and more)
ByronM: More halfling goodness and you have saved some of the best for last! As usual your painting and colour choice is perfect for them. I absolutely love the Napoleon one, and I am sure our Overlord Curt will as well. Well you may have met your personal goal for the halflings with this post, I am sure I am not alone in hopeing that we will see more yet.
What a great collection!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam!
DeleteYou'er rocking these halflings, Iannick! I love Bilbo Bonaparte.
ReplyDeleteNow, you need to look at the Lead Adventure range of Tolstoy-themed Halflings... ;)
Of course you do ;-)
DeleteJust had a look at them, they are fun sculpts!
The last ones? Noooooooooooo!
ReplyDeleteThese halflings you've been treating us to are simply wonderful - full of character and great fun :)
Thanks Tamsin! Every good thing comes to an end, as they say ;-)
DeleteAwesome eye candy Iannick! Your halflings are among my favourite entries in this years challenge so far.
ReplyDeleteThanks, that's means a lot considering all the awesome stuff that was posted!
DeleteExcellent looking halflings Iannick!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks!
DeleteYour halflings have been a highlight of this Challenge Iannick. Like Tamsin I am sorry to hear that this will be the last of them.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear!
DeleteI think you need just a few more, a football team, and perhaps some WW1 halfling troops I spied very recently! ;)
ReplyDeleteThose are epic for diminutive fellows! I have enjoyed them all and this bunch is really great! The honey mage IS ironically appropriate for them too. I think that should be the boss wizard in your band!
Confidence time? I have a complete Halfling medieval army for Oldhammer from Westfalia to paint...next challenge?
DeleteI also love that honey mage!
Honey mage. Now that's awesome. Fantastic painting on this small bunch of hobbits. cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteCracking stuff, as you say a nice and gentle change from the usual wargaming fare.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jamie! yeah these are really far from 30K!
DeleteThese are wonderful sculpts, and you've done them justice. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Evan!
DeleteLovely looking little fellows, I've really enjoyed all these halflings they're great!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, much appreciated
DeleteNicely done, my favourite is the wizard although Bonaparte is a close second
ReplyDeleteI realy like my painting on the wizard, so I'm glad you also like him!
DeleteGreat work Iannick. Have to agree with the others, that Bilbo Bonaparte is a particular treat in this group.
ReplyDeleteWhen he was added to the Kickstarter that's when I knew I had to contribute!
DeleteGlad to see you knocked out a few more Halflings. These little guys are a lot of fun and you've put some more lovely brushwork to them!
ReplyDeleteYou do like your Halflings bright and shiny right? They look loverly mate!
ReplyDeleteFantastic stuff, well done!
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