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ideas for a fantasy range?

Discussion in 'General Figure Talk' started by ellie, Nov 14, 2017.

  1. ellie A Fixture

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    hi all it's Ellie just highjacked dads log in,just to ask a quick question for all the fantasy lovers we have been debating for a while weather to start a fantasy range so please let me/dad know if you think this is a good idea also please give any suggestions of what you would like to paint.
    all the very best
    love Ellie x


    www.elliesminiatures.com
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  2. winfield Active Member

    It has probably been done, but I like the different characters from the flick "John Carter". If that isn't the right title, the movie is sci-fi about an ACW Confederate officer who is suddenly transported to Mars, where he finds of course conflict between the various inhabitants of a large population. Some pretty interesting interpretations of the various Martians.
  3. Helm A Fixture

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    I've always like Elric, Hawkmoon etc, be aware though Mike Moorcock is very copyright happy. Also David Gemmel I'd love to see Druss etc come to life.
    Steve
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  4. DEL A Fixture

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    I think that the Fantasy angle is pretty well covered but I do think there's a gap for top quality
    Steampunk figures in 75mm
    Have a look here although given that they have been published you'd need do do some slick negotiations with the
    authors, illustrator and Osprey. £7 from Amazon
    https://ospreypublishing.com/steampunk-soldiers
    Some examples. Strikes me the style of the illustrations would suit Diego Fortes' sculpting.
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  5. ellie A Fixture

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  6. Red Five Well-Known Member

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    John Carter is a good idea.

    Frazetta did some fantastic book covers as well. The John Carter series has never been done properly.

    There is a lot of mileage from Edgar Rice Bouroughs and Frank Frazetta, from the Moon Maid, Tarzan to Carson of Venus.

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  7. ellie A Fixture

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    some great stuff lots of ideas floating around now will keep you upto date with where we are going with this cheers

    www.elliesminiatures.com
  8. Helm A Fixture

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    There's alway Rider Hasggard, you have a whole host of copyright free charectors to pick from there, Ayesha, Umslopogaas ( a favorite of mine) Allen Quartermain etc etc
    Steve
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  9. ellie A Fixture

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  10. ellie A Fixture

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    here are a couple of ideas from a fav comic strip by don lawrance Storm

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  11. Forté A Fixture

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    Hi.

    The problem with fantasy is a lot has already been done or much of the popular images are copywrite protected so you have to be careful.

    What does lack though is non combat type fantasy pieces. Much of what you find is combat based with perfect barbarian bodies and weapons at the ready or casting spell. Maybe think about those scenes in films that create wonder or tension but aren't combat related as there's not much on the market and people love to create scenes and stories.

    The historical figures often have a calmer feel and sometimes less toned body shapes. Be interesting to see some of that cross over.

    Just an idea an observation.
  12. ellie A Fixture

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    Thanks Forte, we were just putting it out their to see what sort of response we got, your thoughts are something we will look into and see where that leads thanks for the reply.

    Ian

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  13. Red Five Well-Known Member

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    Greek mythology. I reviewed a great Centaur a week or two ago! No copyright problems either.

    Andrew.
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  14. Helm A Fixture

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    Just occured to me you could combine both Del's steampunk and my Haggard ideas and do Steampunk versions of his characters either as as stand alones or options
    Steve
  15. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    "...steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century's British Victorian era or American "Wild West", in a future during which steam power has maintained mainstream usage, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power."

    (Wikipedia)

    With that in mind how about if the F ranco-Prussian War had been fought where steam power in an era when "steam Power has maintained mainstream usage"?
    Think a mixture of these for example...

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  16. Uruk-Hai PlanetFigure Supporter

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    I think many of the above suggestions would be interesting in lets say 75mm.
    The world of fantasy and film related subjects are usually larger and more expensive.

    My personal suggestion would be characters from The Dark Tower, but not based on the movie but perhaps the comic version?

    Cheers
    Janne Nilsson
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  17. ellie A Fixture

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    Hi Guys we have taken on board what you have said and we will keep you updated on what happens next we will be giving the job to our new 3D guy as he has a background in fantasy so we shall see.

    the Dark Tower is a good idea so great stuff in the comics, the Franco Prussian steam punk would be great have to say it did appeal to me being a franco prussian, 2nd Empire nut LOl.

    thanks again

    ian

    www.elliesminiatures.com
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  18. billyturnip A Fixture

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    :LOL: Thought it might. Pretty original too.
    Imagine Jean Danjou of the FFL in Mexico with a steam powered prosthetic hand!
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  19. Red Five Well-Known Member

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    The first edition Dark Tower books all have great illustrations!

    Andrew
  20. Mirofsoft A Fixture

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    I love fantasy books but almost everything as been covered since mid 70ies and the publishing of D&D game, you can count them by 10 of thousands so NO except ... if you take inspiration in what Sanderson was making or Phoenix or Ceremonial Studio

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    Or Dejah Thoris

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