May 21st, 2010
We popped down to see the progress on the Dwarfs this week, and Renedra let us take a few photos of the tools they are working on.
The photos show just how hard the whole team of tool makers work, straining to catch every detail, and put the models on the sprue to give the most bits possible in such a toght space.
So, while nothing even comes close to the moment you see the sprue, and can get your hands on it, I thought a quick snap of what a tool actually looks like would be interesting…
best wishes
Ronnie
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January 1st, 2010
Episode 2 of What’s in the Box? features the very first Undead Troop Sprue for your viewing pleasure.
We’ve also taken a photograph of the sprue, which you can enlarge by clicking on the thumbnail below.
We spent forever gawping over this, so we hope you enjoy it!
Best wishes, and a Happy New Year!
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December 10th, 2009
As ever, we’re always looking at doing things just that little bit better and we hope that this new feature will make you as excited about the forthcoming releases as we are.
This week we’re launching a video blog feature as we wanted you guys to have the first look at the test shot of the plastic Undead Skeleton Command sprue. Similar to the resins, it must be remembered that this isn’t the final product, but it should wet your appetite just that little bit more!
On a final note, we’ve also attached an image of the sprue for your viewing pleasure. Click the thumbnail image below to see the whole sprue If you’ve any comments or questions you’d like answered, we’ll do our best to answer them in the next video. You can pre-order the brand new Undead Skeleton Regiment at www.manticgames.com.
Until then, we hope you enjoy the show!
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August 26th, 2009
We have some images of our 28mm plastic models.
The plastic tooling process means that you don’t get the actual figures until you are really close to the launch. However, I got a few of the models from the sprue photographed yesterday, please find a photo of the first. Obviously, there will be more, and painted versions as soon we get them.
A number of the figures (7) have a separate right arm holding a spear. We have just one figure photographed below, but with the same arm in different positions. With 5 different arms you can now model various poses for each individual figure. The arms with the holes fit on the models with studs, meaning they are all completely interchangeable. Click the thumbnails below to view the images in higher detail.
The separate arms will allows you to add other weapon choices to your army - there is a unit with bows coming soon too.
The figures push into the square base. I think the detail the toolmakers, Renedra Limited, have captured at 28mm are truly amazing.
These models were designed to capture the arrogance and haughty nature of the elves, but also just how lethal they are in combat.
The spears are designed to stab through armour, the shields have sharp edges used for cutting and hacking, and … enough, I digress.
Please enjoy the images. Let me have your comments.
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