tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266200265116124990.post3926031352051889877..comments2024-03-04T09:54:17.670+00:00Comments on Goblin Lee's Miniatures Blog. : Tom Meier's Lizard Warriors box set. Goblin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931436821182962785noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266200265116124990.post-50063603752335759962014-04-12T11:36:25.899+01:002014-04-12T11:36:25.899+01:00Looking at pictures of bugs on Google, I have re-p...Looking at pictures of bugs on Google, I have re-postioned the legs to give a more realistic pose. I'll post a photograph on my next update :) Goblin Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931436821182962785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266200265116124990.post-31746860375430033162014-04-12T10:14:53.709+01:002014-04-12T10:14:53.709+01:00I chose that size as it was the same size as the g...I chose that size as it was the same size as the giant spiders and scorpion, 80mm x 40mm, so it would fit in. <br />Whilst it is a little high, a lot of beetles do walk or rear up taller than others. It does'nt look as over tall in reality, about eye level with a Slann. I loosely based it on a Stag Beetle, but painted it up brighter for the fun of it. :) Goblin Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931436821182962785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266200265116124990.post-35747879898826483142014-04-12T09:30:21.632+01:002014-04-12T09:30:21.632+01:00I think the beetle is set on his base a little hig...I think the beetle is set on his base a little high, any particular reason why you chose this base size? Cheers Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18375938488111258053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266200265116124990.post-33707460683908546712014-03-10T16:49:31.569+00:002014-03-10T16:49:31.569+00:00That's excellent, I am glad you found the post...That's excellent, I am glad you found the post useful and interesting. They are a lovely few ranges of miniatures that often get overlooked. <br /><br />I did'nt notice that with the #3 Warrior! That's brilliant, I always love it when you can link miniatures to the artwork, thank you. <br /><br /> I have that Troglodyte you mentioned, recognised him when I looked in the Bestiary! He looks happy grinning with his sword, and will end up with the Troglodytes in the Slann army. <br /> I was going to add the Trogslodytes to the post, but thought I would just focus on the Lizardmen, and I only have 5 of them anyway. I can see how they would add to a Beastman unit very nicely. Goblin Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931436821182962785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266200265116124990.post-930875391399756342014-03-10T05:55:38.194+00:002014-03-10T05:55:38.194+00:00PS: RE: #3 "mace and shield" Ok...mayb...PS: RE: #3 "mace and shield" Ok...maybe not every detail (ex: the greaves), but I think you'll agree it's basically the same mini...Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662424384597893661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266200265116124990.post-91801044768613978772014-03-10T05:29:35.016+00:002014-03-10T05:29:35.016+00:00Interesting. I never knew that these were availabl...Interesting. I never knew that these were available except through Ral Partha, branded as 'Lesser Troglodytes" Didn't know Citadel had marketed them as Warhammer lizard men. The 'gutting pole', (what a great name 4 a weapon!) is a variant on the mini I have, who carries a simpler spear. I've never seen this variant before. <br /><br />You are absolutely right, Meier's Trogs are I think, one of the high points of 80s fantasy miniature design. One of my favorite lines ever, and, as you suggest, they are mighty Oldhammery. More Oldhammery, indeed, than we might think. I knew there was some kind of a link between Warhammer and Tom's Trogs...<br /><br />Check this out...<br /><br />I don't know if you noticed this, but if you look at #3, 'mace and shield', carefully, you'll see he is the model for the illustration for the troglodyte entry in WARHAMMERARMIES. As far as I can see, they're exactly the same in pose, expression, and in every detail of their gear. Also, if you look at the Trog entry in the Warhammer 2nd edition BATTLE BESTIARY, (pg 28) the illustration is of one of Tom's 'Greater Troglodytes with Sword-Stars." I've recruited several of the greater trogs to serve as Beastmen in my Chaos Horde. They just look perfect in amoungst the Citadel beasties.<br />Anyway, I'd always been curious about that. Thanks for sharing and for shedding some light on something I've wondered about for a long time! Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662424384597893661noreply@blogger.com