PlasticBoy Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hi everyone, So I have been wanting to make a Zoraida / Collodi gang after reading Collodi's story. I really enjoy the idea of fairy tales and think that puppets/wicked dolls/etc. would be a fun way to portray fairy tale characters. I'm going to be pretty loose with this. There are a few characters I really want to include such as Humpty Dumpty but others will just need to fit the style but necessarily a specific tale. Part of this is that I want to learn new techniques in modelling. The bases are all custom made using greenstuff and a few trinkets I found at a craft store (used for making jewelry). So far I'm really liking the cartoon look. Anyway, on to the pictures... http://www.littleleadmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010192.jpg My Zoraida http://www.littleleadmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010183.jpg Collodi http://www.littleleadmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010181.jpg http://www.littleleadmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010176.jpg http://www.littleleadmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010186.jpg Some more bases http://www.littleleadmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010189.jpg Obviously, this is just a start so more to come soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkcloud Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 A wolf with a chainsaw, A psychotic humpty dumpty and the yellowbrick road ...... You Sir are a genius!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkcloud Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Doubble post sry Edited December 3, 2010 by Darkcloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Those are awesome... Love Collodi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticBoy Posted December 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 thanks they were certainly fun to make. I'm waiting on a bunch of minis to arrive in the mail but I think I'll start painting collodi and dumpty. oh, and thats a mouse not a wolf. its from the Reaper Mouselings cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoboStele Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Wow, those are FANTASTIC! It took me a good minute and some close examination to realize that, yes indeed, the witch is a conversion of Zoraida's actual model, isn't she? Very awesome. What did you use to make Collodi? Looks like it's a model from some other line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxXhayzelXxx Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I love your bases, could you do something like that but like in the land of chocolate, (charlie and the chocolate factory) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticBoy Posted December 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Wow, those are FANTASTIC! It took me a good minute and some close examination to realize that, yes indeed, the witch is a conversion of Zoraida's actual model, isn't she? Very awesome. What did you use to make Collodi? Looks like it's a model from some other line. Actually my Zoraida is a Heresy mini. It is oddly very close to the actual Zoraida model, hence why i used it My Collodi is from SMOG. Its a really great model although extremely fiddly. I was able to put a pin through one of his legs into the base but it was very slow going. Chocolate? sounds like a good idea. I was thinking about making an over-sized Gingerbreadman to be my Teddy. Maybe a chocolate bear instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecthelion Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Actually my Zoraida is a Heresy mini. It is oddly very close to the actual Zoraida model, hence why i used it My Collodi is from SMOG. Its a really great model although extremely fiddly. I was able to put a pin through one of his legs into the base but it was very slow going. Chocolate? sounds like a good idea. I was thinking about making an over-sized Gingerbreadman to be my Teddy. Maybe a chocolate bear instead? If it's from Smog, isn't the scale way off? Looks cool tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticBoy Posted December 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 If it's from Smog, isn't the scale way off? Looks cool tho. well you can see how tall he is. Its a 1/35th scale mini, and he is standing on stilts. So Collodi is really tall! I think it fits in with the theme and emphasizes that the other models are puppets because they will be so small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoboStele Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Actually my Zoraida is a Heresy mini. It is oddly very close to the actual Zoraida model, hence why i used it Ahhh, interesting. Really is a very similar pose. Nicely done. well you can see how tall he is. Its a 1/35th scale mini, and he is standing on stilts. So Collodi is really tall! I think it fits in with the theme and emphasizes that the other models are puppets because they will be so small. I think it looks perfect. The card art for Collodi makes him look like he towers over the dolls. So long as the base size is good, doesn't really matter how tall he is, for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadeau Gorgon Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Totally twisted... I approve! Can't wait to see Stilty all painted up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticBoy Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Since I'm not really doing anything tonight I decided to paint Mr. Dumpty. Without further ado...'My name is Humpty, pronounced with a Umpty.' http://www.littleleadmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010198.jpg I've got to figure out how I can get better pictures. The lighting is poor in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemissary Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Perfectly disturbing! Loving this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xango Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 @plastic boy, also the crew that i want, just with some stitched together, great job with the bases, i leave you this link, probably help with decor for you, do not know the size though, greetings. http://www.irondie.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticBoy Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 It's been awhile but I am finally finishing up this gang of dolls. I have a couple more models to paint but now have a reason to get them done. A few friends are starting a mini-campaign over the next two months or so. I will be playing mainly with Collodi and his doll friends, though I'm making some extra models in case I feel like playing with Zoraida as well. Anyway, on to the little things that go bump in the night. Let the Scary Tales begin! I have three Stitched Together that I need to get painted. They are Confrontation Mid-nor Dwarves and looks great. I also have a model for Candy and a Doppleganger that I need to get painted up. I played my first 1 on 1 game with this crew: Collodi, 3 Marionettes, 3 Wicked Dolls, and 2 Stitched. I was able to eek out a victory over Hamelin because of Collodi's in-explicable melee attacks that killed a Stolen and then Hamelin himself on the last turn. I'm not a great fan of the Hamelin gang. It has way too many unusual rules. Maybe after more time playing against it I will come to appreciate him but for now he seems too far removed from normal gameplay. That said I know my gang is not very good at dealing with his so I should count my blessings that I was able to do so well in that game. Thanks Red Joker damage flips! I knew I would get to see you one day! _PlasticBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazza Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 you sure used an expensive model to use as your master ... but smog minis are AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassarus Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Oh, this crew looks awesome! I've been longing for some smog minis for a while now, and this makes it even harder^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Brilliant! Plague Doktors have to rank up there for some of the creepiest images ever. Pair that with a slew of twisted fairy tale characters, and you become the Mayor of Creepsville. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmodels Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 these dudes totally slapped Hamelin around last week. I'm looking forward to facing off with them in the upcoming league. Next time i will know to avoid the deadly claws of Collodi! -swell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticBoy Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 ha! with any luck I will have the same outcome against Ms. Criid tonight. I need to get my little stitched painted to grab those bonus points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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