Wednesday 16 February 2022

From RobH - 2nd Post - Double Feature, Science Fiction (65 Points)

I have a quick follow-up with some more Pulp Figures by Bob Murch. The first is Dr. Promethius & his Death Ray (PWM -13) as part of his Weird Menace line. 



Next are a group of figures I have dubbed, the Yellow Venom Society, who will be making an appearance in a Daredevils RPG (FGU) game I am running. 



They are listed as Evil Hooded Minions 1 (PWM-4) and Evil Hooded Minions 2 (PWM-5). As Bob writes in his catalogue, "Nefarious members of a criminal cult, the hooded minion was a staple of Pulp Era fiction." So are mad scientists with their death rays. 

As the leader of this nefarious I have chosen the Crimson Scorpion from Weird Villains 1 (PWM - 1). I however was inspired by Lord Byron and The Destruction of Sennacherib and painted him, gleaming in purple and gold.

Scoring - 65 Points

11 - 28mm Figures @ 5 points each = 55 Points

1 - 28mm mounted figure, artillery piece or crew served weapon @ 10 points = 10 Points

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Well done Rob. Looking out at the Park across the street this morning, things seem nice and clear. But that said, a Death Ray might be a useful way to keep things quiet around here. At least the Yellow Venom Society have the decency to pay for the proper permits and clean up after their events. 

GregB

11 comments:

  1. Nicely done, Rob! Very reminiscent of those old serials! :)

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    1. The serials were a staple of my childhood television experience, along with Richard Greene as Robin Hood.

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  2. Everyone needs evil hooded minions! Love the giant laser gun.

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  3. Hi Rob:

    Seeing Bob's stuff always makes me happy, this post made me very happy.
    Cheers, MikeP

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  4. Nice yellow hooded minions and a great looking death ray!
    Best Iain

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  5. Now that's what you call a big gun!

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  6. Nice big zappa gun there mate!

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