Ho there Barks-a-dol, merry Barks-a-dillo,
What is that you’re painting, for the teleporter?
Why, it's Bombadil, he’s a jolly fellow,
And his lady Goldberry- pretty River-daughter.
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| Old Tom Bombadil, and the River-daughter! |
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| Goldberry, Goldberry, merry yellow berry-o! |
She's the wife of Tom Bombadil, an even more enigmatic character with his yellow boots, blue jacket, and great big bushy beard. I love this Hildebrandtian sculpt! I can see him carelessly skipping up to Sauron and giving him a bit of a cheerful slap and dancing away.
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| Tom Bom, jolly Tom, Tom Bombadillo! |
These are both resin prints from The Printing Goes Ever On.
2x 28mm figures: 10 points
Teleporter use: 20 points
Sorceress bonus: 5 points
Next-stop: also Middle-earth!
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I've got to say you've done a great job with the most annoying characters from the book Barks. Was anyone else hoping for the Witch King of Angmar, Lord of the Nazgul, to just show up and steal their souls? No? Just me? Well, thats awkward... Lovely minis though mate!
Cap'n Wednesday
Lovely looking cheery pair of middle earth inhabitants, and not a skull in sight!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain!
DeleteWhat a cheerful submission! Tom Bombadil was an odd character for sure and this sculpt really captures his weirdness, smashing job.
ReplyDeleteI really like the sculpt; it is quite unusual!
DeleteThose are great figures Barks. Tom is always intriguing. IIRC even Gandalf didn’t know the full story on him.
ReplyDeleteHe is a true mystery.
DeleteGoldberry is a rather curious creature ... a river -spirit of unknown age and origins.
ReplyDeleteI do like the addition of the flowers, it’s really evocative of her connection with nature and the elements. 🧞♀️
Thanks, Sarah!
DeleteThese are great!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Adam!
DeleteWhenever I read this section of 'Fellowship' I can't help but think JRR liked to imbibe in a bit of Mary-Jane from time to time. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat's a Mary Jane precioussssss?
Deletehttps://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/mary-jane
DeleteThe finest pipe-weed in the Shire.
DeleteA great and colourful little duo, well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sander!
DeleteNever quite liked Bombadil (he's a bit of a manic fellow, isn't he?) but your take captures the figure from the books perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHe's a very Marmite character.
DeleteNice looking figures Barks.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ray!
DeleteNice work Barks. I also never quite got the Tom Bombasil section of LOTR. Less singing and move onto the bits with orcs, dammit!
ReplyDeleteI don't mind Bombadil now, but would have preferred more orcs'n'elves!
DeleteTom Bombadil, Tom Bombadillo,
ReplyDeleteWhen he's off his meds, he gets all wierd-o.
The minis look great, well done.
That would explain a lot!
DeleteGood old Tom, mad as a box of frogs that lad, great figure and paint job 👍
ReplyDeleteRegards KenR
That's a great phrase- very true!
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