matty1001 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 No idea where it's from, is it a GW piece? If not wouldn't use it. I like the tiki fella but the fingerprints on the silver bit at the top of the banner kind of spoil it a bit. I would just re do that, or sand that one down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldinTux Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Working on the Silver finger prints - would GW be that picky about a weapon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1001 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Probably, due to it not being a GW part. Fine if it's just for you (or anybody else for that matter) but its for GD, and if they notice it (big chance they might lol) it could well be disqualified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callumrice Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Have to agree with matt on that one. Just for pure copyright laws, if anyone from where ever you got that from notices its theirs they could sue GW if they publish a pic of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldinTux Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 OK it might be noticed then - it's actually a lego piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkydave Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Wow, a bit of lego hey! People find the coolest things in the strangest of places. It would be a shame if toy didn't use this, as it suits the model really well and also goes with the tribal theme that you have set with the base and pygmy. Although I am not 100% sure, I am fairy certain that someone won a demon using a Starwars toy as a base!!! It was in the UK competition in 2003 I believe. The piece was either diorama or open, and it was called Eldar Exodites. Had a few 54mm Eldar on a scenic base, and a pregnant female eldar sat upon one of those creature things that Jar Jar Binks race rode to war on in Starwars episode 1. My younger brother had the same toy, this guy just sculpted some bits on and won a demon. I have actualy used a bit of technic lego for my 40k monster (will get pics up shortly), and I have no problems doing so. As for that bit about copyright laws, that doesn't add up to me- I could take a picture of you, and I would own the copyright to that picture- its free to do what I want with. If GW took a photo of some lego then GW would own the copyright of the photo, not lego. I also would use it if the entry was mine, as the scource is that obscure I doubt it would get picked up on. The majority of the mini is still a citadel miniature with a simple weapon swap. The weapon still fits the GW universe and IP. Its not as if you are trying to enter a Rackham dwarf or Heresey Demon. Just my tuppence worth. Had a look on the website, and there is nothing to say it can't be done, but also nothing to say it can. If the entry was mine, I would honestly go for it, but if you want to play it absolutley 100% safe then don't. Will send the weapone regardless so you have some options open to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talonicus Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Once again I find myself agreeing with Dave. I think if this was a part from another miniature manufacturer's range you would get disqualified. But I think it coming from lego you would be ok. Personally I am not to keen on it myself, it looks a bit 'soft'. I think Daves weapons look much better. If you have any larger photos of your mini I would glady look at them for you, and spot any areas you may be able to improve. You have my email addy, and anything to help my ebay buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callumrice Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I think that its up to you whether you use it or not Guy. I personally wouldnt but do agree that it really suits the mini and some say that it would be ok to use. Entirely your choice by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldinTux Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Parcel arrived this morning Dave. Wow!!! Are you sure about all this? I can return some of it when I see you at GD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkydave Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Sure Guy, no problems. Hope something there comes in useful! Just remember to keep us posted mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldinTux Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 OK latest update - I've stuck with the lego piece but have modified it somewhat ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Hah, love the little gobbo! Question is, is he with him, or about to get whacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkydave Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Looking good, I personally am glad you went with the Lego, reckon the bone weapon really suits the piece. Do you plan on doing anymore with the base?, it feels a bit unfinished still to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldinTux Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Yep I've just finished painting the rocks. Need to varnish then 'dirty' them up a bit. Planning on some 'clumps' of long grass - particularly around the carved posts. And I will probably add a little hairy grass too. I've had a go at some broad leafed plants & didn't like the effect so will probably drop that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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