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Author:  Lord Hurin [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

Hey all, sorry about the cheesy topic name but it relates to an issue I'm sure many people have come across: what to do with spare Hero models.

Over the years, I've gotten Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli from 4 different boxed sets. I've collected up 2 Dain Ironfoots and 4 Balins. I'm looking for inventive ways to modify these minis into someone or something else. Any of your pictures for inspiration would be much appreciated.

Author:  Legolas31 [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

im one for coveting old minis for sure, however some can't really be converted or are worth too much to convert, then i would ebay them and buy new figures with the money :)

But legolas could be elf sentinals i guess
aragorn could be converted to ranger heros like cirion- i think thats his name
dain and barlin into a kings champion a champions or something?

Author:  theavenger001 [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

You could do this with one of your balins......(scroll down)
http://www.tabletop-hdr.de/armeen/armeen-des-guten/tankreds-zwerge/

Author:  Erunion [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

I like to paint up my spare heroes to match different armies. Thus, I have a Gimli in the film colors, and another that matches the uniforms of the rest of my dwarves, etc.

Author:  Lord Hurin [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

Erunion wrote:
I like to paint up my spare heroes to match different armies. Thus, I have a Gimli in the film colors, and another that matches the uniforms of the rest of my dwarves, etc.


Yep, I've done this with my Gimlis too; Fellowship Gimli is in Erebor colours, and Amon Hen Gimli is in red like the official GW models.

Author:  Fishlegs [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

Some give you different wargear options, so it's useful to have a few painted up. Gimlis can make good shield bearers, boromirs give bits for hornblowers, hobbits can be made into hobbit militia etc. I'm still to find a use for Legolas as I always have too many Elf archers anyway!

Author:  General Elessar [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

Statues?

Author:  GothmogtheWerewolf [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

How exactly does Gimli make a good shieldbearer? He is not bearing a shield.

Trade or sell the heroes I would say, or go with Erunion's suggestion.

Author:  Lord Hurin [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

GothmogtheWerewolf wrote:
How exactly does Gimli make a good shieldbearer? He is not bearing a shield.


Not the metal ones, but if I were to get ahold of a plastic Gimli from MoM I'd definitely do a head swap and give him a big ol' shield. :-D

GothmogtheWerewolf wrote:
Trade or sell the heroes I would say, or go with Erunion's suggestion.


They're pretty old models, now available in Finecast. Not sure anyone would want them lol.

Author:  theOneRider [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

I really like the pose on the RotK Aragorn, so I put chain mail & an elven cloak on that one. I keep it for my Fellowship setup.
The Helm's Deep Aragorn, I added a kilt & put him as a Lamedon captain.
The Fellowship Aragorn, I just gave a different paint job. Now he's a "mere" Ranger of the North. That's probably where I'd repurpose any others as well.

My second Gimli I'm planning to convert so I've got both 2hw & dual wield in poses I like. Only have the one Legolas, believe it or not.
A spare Fellowship Gandalf has been turned into Santa the Red. :rofl:
An extra MT Siege Captain, I've put a cape on & now he's a Citadel Guard leader (doing that with another one, as well).
Turning a MoS into a Black Numenorean Captain with a completely new head (slow progress project).
Took a Malbeth the Seer and turned him into a Shade.

My first Galadriel, Protector of Lothlorien was converted so she's not using her Battle Aspect spell.
Image

Probably got some others, but I honestly can't think of them at the moment.

Author:  Chris [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

theOneRider wrote:
I really like the pose on the RotK Aragorn, so I put chain mail & an elven cloak on that one. I keep it for my Fellowship setup.
The Helm's Deep Aragorn, I added a kilt & put him as a Lamedon captain.
The Fellowship Aragorn, I just gave a different paint job. Now he's a "mere" Ranger of the North. That's probably where I'd repurpose any others as well.

My second Gimli I'm planning to convert so I've got both 2hw & dual wield in poses I like. Only have the one Legolas, believe it or not.
A spare Fellowship Gandalf has been turned into Santa the Red. :rofl:
An extra MT Siege Captain, I've put a cape on & now he's a Citadel Guard leader (doing that with another one, as well).
Turning a MoS into a Black Numenorean Captain with a completely new head (slow progress project).
Took a Malbeth the Seer and turned him into a Shade.

My first Galadriel, Protector of Lothlorien was converted so she's not using her Battle Aspect spell.
Image

Probably got some others, but I honestly can't think of them at the moment.


where did u get that galadriel? never seen that pose o.O

Author:  Fishlegs [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

GothmogtheWerewolf wrote:
How exactly does Gimli make a good shieldbearer? He is not bearing a shield.


Then give him a shield! :-D

Author:  Angularity [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

Fishlegs wrote:
GothmogtheWerewolf wrote:
How exactly does Gimli make a good shieldbearer? He is not bearing a shield.


Then give him a shield! :-D


This one does!

Image

Author:  theOneRider [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

@ Angularity: Very nice conversion & paint job! :yay:

@ Chris: Did it myself.

Author:  GothmogtheWerewolf [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

Nice converion but I though it was meant to have a really big shield (not as big as a Vault Warden one of course). That plastic pose, unlike the metal ones does work with a shield, I think the plastic fellowship look better as Ghosts though.

Author:  Telchar [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 3:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Only in mirrors do Heroes find their equal.

Chris wrote:
theOneRider wrote:
I really like the pose on the RotK Aragorn, so I put chain mail & an elven cloak on that one. I keep it for my Fellowship setup.
The Helm's Deep Aragorn, I added a kilt & put him as a Lamedon captain.
The Fellowship Aragorn, I just gave a different paint job. Now he's a "mere" Ranger of the North. That's probably where I'd repurpose any others as well.

My second Gimli I'm planning to convert so I've got both 2hw & dual wield in poses I like. Only have the one Legolas, believe it or not.
A spare Fellowship Gandalf has been turned into Santa the Red. :rofl:
An extra MT Siege Captain, I've put a cape on & now he's a Citadel Guard leader (doing that with another one, as well).
Turning a MoS into a Black Numenorean Captain with a completely new head (slow progress project).
Took a Malbeth the Seer and turned him into a Shade.

My first Galadriel, Protector of Lothlorien was converted so she's not using her Battle Aspect spell.
Image

Probably got some others, but I honestly can't think of them at the moment.


where did u get that galadriel? never seen that pose o.O


He converted it - very nicely as well. :yay:

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