From Barks- Goblin Spider-Rider (50 Points)

This model is of unknown manufacture; I picked it up at Tin Soldier Sydney (upstairs in the Dymocks building; Antipodeans of a certain vintage will share the memories) in the early 90s. It was one of the first metal miniatures I every bought as I transitioned from 1:72 plastic WW2 kits to wargaming. I didn't have a thing for fantasy and have never played Warhammer; I just thought that a giant-spider-rider was way cool.

I painted it at the time in gloss enamels and craft paints without an undercoat, base, or glue. For Millsy's Millpond I salvaged it with a Dettol bath and a 60mm Rubicon base- not square, but at least bright green.

I'm pretty happy with my goblin skin recipe- it is green (like the base), then a mix of fluoro yellow and green, then a green wash.

Here are those original mystery goblins- the bases have no markings. Any clue as to their manufacturer would be welcome!

28mm figure + mount +10

Challenge Island +30

Millsy's storytime +10

Skull-o-meter™: 1

Cumulative Skulls: 1

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A creepy goblin spider-rider is a fantasy gaming classic - thus we have a classic old figure representing a classic fantasy trope! So appropriate for this spot on Challenge Island...

I also love hearing about/reading about the FLGS of Challenge Participants around the world. While of course I would not have had the chance to visit Tin Soldier Sydney, the mention of the place conjured up memories of my own favourite gaming shops here in Winnipeg.  
 
Thus we have the classic figure, a backstory and a Challenge Island location - yes, that is 50 points for you Barks! Lovely stuff. 

GregB