Sybaris Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Finally, we're getting it...can't wait to lay my hands on the new model. Thanks Wyrd, it was a while, but if that's what it took...i hope it's larger than the current one, and i'll be finally at peace (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutter Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Love her ... apart from that dopey sword. And I dislike that enough that I'll be sticking to 'old Nekima'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowran Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 New Nekima wasn't pleasant to me, awful wings why Wirds have forgot to do them, ugly horns and for instead of a sword a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryion Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Dont find the new design appealing at all. At least based on the render. Looks like its from a different game. Not a fan at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbat07 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 love the new model! Would get her, except that I love my Nekima more. Greenstuff can do some wonderful things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Loki- Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Very interesting that she will be a general release. I'll happily eat crow now that there's precedent for general release alternates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect_spidey Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I am just worried about how there isn't much of the model that will be attached to the base. It looks like just the tippy toes of her hooves will be in contact with a base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Loki- Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Eh, looks like a sturdier leg than the two Young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect_spidey Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, -Loki- said: Eh, looks like a sturdier leg than the two Young. It is the extra weight and the appearance of her leaning way forward that worries me about the small connection point. I already have several models that are just one small foot or tippy toes on the base and they constantly worry me that they will snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybaris Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 If it's large enough (like a mature or ice golem), the hooves will provide enough surface to glue it up. Plastic is far lighter than metal so it won't be like the first edition one, which needed care or good modelling skills. The new design is more "tense", i'd agree, especially compared to the current plastic one. I refuse to use the current one based on size alone, and i have no issues with the new offering. The wings are thick and massive, and so are the horns, but we're also talking of the oldest of known Nephilims so those horns had time to grow to epic proportions. Clothing is curious for nephilim, i mean how does she put her coat on with those wings, or her tight pants with those hooves, but regardless, i'll assume that neverborn can alter their looks down to the clothing (does the new Core book for TTB help in that regard?). One point i'll agree upon is the sword, i'll likely be switching the original "Horse-Long" metal Lorelei blade onto this new one and see how it goes. Her pose does make it look very heavy, and she looks down on whoever is under her...which is fitting, again if she's taller than regular ht 2 folk. I'll probably get 2 of these just to let the modelling knife go wild on one and see what happens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Loki- Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 55 minutes ago, spect_spidey said: It is the extra weight and the appearance of her leaning way forward that worries me about the small connection point. I already have several models that are just one small foot or tippy toes on the base and they constantly worry me that they will snap. It's plastic though. It'll weigh next to nothing even if she is bigger than te current Nekima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Git Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I think I'll be sticking to my two converted Nekimas... One's based off the original metal with some Sylvaneth pieces to make her more Fae-like... & the other is based on the Alt-Barbaros model with a new sword, horns & tail. If I were to get this one though, I'd definitely change the sword... need to see it in the flesh though first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybaris Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I'll use the current plastic issue as an alt Barbaros, probably (and name her Sybaris, while at it), although my favorite barbaros is the armored one for sure. The old Nekima was great imho, but her face wasn't so easy to bring out well. The new plastics are far better when it comes to conveying expression and often in terms of visage proportions. The new model does bring Nekima closer to Lilith's style (clothes), too, and i think it's a good idea, as Lilith always stood out on her own with the fashion stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorschlag Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Already have the old metal but have to get this aswell, much better than the power-metal standard. Of course that "sword" has to go, but that happens with almost every fantasy sword in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork_Fish Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 On the old metal version, I took advantage of her stance to glue the tip of one of her wings to the base and that helped make her a lot sturdier. You might be able to do something similar here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikonthenet Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 I wish I had the old metal Nekima...sadly this new version does nothing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybaris Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 At the very least, it's on the correct size for the character. That being said, i wouldn't be surprised if it looks better once we see a decently painted version of it. Plus using a more detailed base (insert or custom) can alter the whole feel of it. The old metal was cool enough, very massive, but the face didn't have the best detail, and the limbs were very thin. The sword was better than any other though, but hey, you can probably still find it around. I just ordered 2 of the new ones...can't wait to see if i am right or not about the looks once built properly. I've been so vocal about wanting a correctly sized Nekima that it'd be wrong not to support this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybaris Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Has anyone been able to snatch a new Nekima from Wyrd at Gen Con? Can't wait to see a size comparison with the plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosfr Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Nekima is definitely bigger than Lilith and the older plastic Nekima. No where near the size of the old metal Nekima however. I'm at work so I don't have comparison pictures, but I'd say for scale, the body is around 50% larger than a Lilith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 And on the topic of size comparison, the Grootslang is silly huge while the Cyclops is pretty big as well. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Loki- Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I think that's a good size for Nekima. She's about triple the body mass of Lilith and double her height (if she was standing up rather than leaning into a run). Not as huge as old Nekima, but this one isn't as jarring in size difference while still being noticeably bigger. Grootslang is cool. For a 6ss, 7W minion it's lolhuge, but I like it. Cyclops is great and a good size. Strangely bigger than Teddy while having lower stats, but I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnin' Coal Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 For my eyes new Nekima looks both dynamic and really impressive in size next to Lilith and like @Sybaris said on good base will really shine...had sold out by the time I got my Gencon order together but will definitely pick it up as soon as it is released....Grootslang = "oh boy !" and "can't wait !" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trample Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Wow. Grootslang is enormous. I'm not sure a pair of cyclops and grootslang are gonna fit in the bag. I'm not quite sure what I think about that. The size might be a great psychological way to make your opponent spend undue attention on the grootslang and ignore the real threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybaris Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 lol that grootslang is huge, and so are Cyclops. What HT are they btw? But i am impressed by Nekima, it's spot on. She is lowering herself too, so no problem with the size and all (with a suitable base it'll reach HT3) Since the times i am whining about it, i am soooo happy that this character gets a great model, finally! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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