Nathan Caroland Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 New release from Ilyad. This one made me go 'oh' the second I saw it. Really like it, love the concept and damnit, I want one. One of you French fella's want to send her to me when she comes out - you know I'm good for it! This guy I'm not so hot on, but just because there is so much out there. Still, very nice all the same, just not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacemunkie Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Very well sculpted but do nowt for me. Don't like the pigeon-toed lady's stance. Or the fact that she's a silicon chested fantasy cliche... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritual Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Ok, that's it!!! Now I'll ask Cédric to get me one of those Ilyad minis! I absolutely LOOOVE that first mini. The second one is quite good too, but doesn't quite appeal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 the first one is pretty good, my only problem with it is that the armor covering one breast reminds me of the dynamic of a pirate with an eyepatch, except for the breasts. Did one breast stop working and she needs a breastpatch now? While the other is still good for display? I'm confused The 2nd one looks like something you may get from Reaper, about 3-4 years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebrushworth Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I love both. Must buy now... mmm... miniatures. What's the link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green stuff Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 So that's one lady for Nathan, and 2 for Anders ... I really need to get into the business . @Eric : ROTF . @Seb : you might want to try here (or I can add one in Anders' batch ) : http://www.gamers-quest.co.uk/acatalog/Illyad_Miniatures.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincegamer Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Nice for the proposed mini cliche contest (severed head entry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebrushworth Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Thanks for the link If you do send Ilyad stuff this way then please let me know, and me and Anders can split shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green stuff Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 @vincegamer : I was thinking exactly the same thing . @Seb : Just tell me what you need . My LGS usually only holds the Chroniques de la Lune Noire line, but I'm sure they'll have the little lady . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supervike Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Oh..yeah, I like the lady quite a bit, mini cliche's aside.... I kind of picture her in a dark future setting though....She reminds me of a Mad Max villian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic Lilly Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 There HAS to be a cliche contest now, just has to be! I like both of them, though I wish they had just left the lady completely naked if they were going to bother with showing off one breast. Her stance seems just fine to me. She looks like a very serious woman, love the hair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritual Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 My LGS usually only holds the Chroniques de la Lune Noire line, but I'm sure they'll have the little lady . When you get in there with a request for forty of it they will most likely order some... :tongue2: Cliché contest... I'm in!! :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Mmmmm! Chick with mohawk! M u s t o w n . . . . :thumb: Reminds me of something Simon Bisley might do. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted November 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Reminds me of something Simon Bisley might do. Very cool. Never saw his stuff so I googled it and am taking a look right now, he has some interesting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gi6ers Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Never saw his stuff so I googled it and am taking a look right now, he has some interesting stuff. Bisley is fan-fricking-tastic....Try out Judgement on Gotham and the Slaine stuff he's done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Did one breast stop working and she needs a breastpatch now? While the other is still good for display? I'm confused I can understand it if she was carrying a bow and arrows, those snap-backs from bowstrings can hurt! In that case I could see having one armored boobie. The 2nd one looks like something you may get from Reaper, about 3-4 years ago... Only if Reaper also had the same insane detailing as well, like on this fig's gloves, chestplate, and knees. Not to mention the expressive face. I just don't like the metal-looking cloak that blows in the wind. All in all, I'd give both of these :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincegamer Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Did one breast stop working and she needs a breastpatch now? While the other is still good for display? I'm confused The armor she is wearing is called a plastron and it only covers the right side of the chest (note the scales hanging below) because when you duel you stand with your weapon side towards your opponent and the other side can't get hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green stuff Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 @vincegamer : I've seen this type of armor on gladiator type warriors. Why do you figure the gut part isn't protected? Would it slow you down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidoco2222 Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Yet more nice minis to add to my list of wants. I'll be checking out Gamers Quest regularly to see when they get them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincegamer Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Greenstuff - just a guess, though there are sources on gladiator combat that are superbly researched - but in epee fencing where the whole body is valid target, you lean forward a bit and your gut is highly unlikely to get hit. In other words, you hit what is closest to you, which is the arm to shoulder area. If you hit the arm there's also the chance of the tip gliding up the length of the arm and hitting the body. This also explains why said figures often have only one thigh covered in a metal plate. If you knock your opponent's sword down, in the same motion you can hit him on the forward leg. On a personal note, I actually had someone's sword go up my sleeve once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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