First off really quick shipping from the US to the UK, I placed the order on the 31st of Jan and received it yesterday morning (7th of Feb) awesome turnaround as I didn't pay for any supper fast shipping. It arrived well packed and with a free paint sample which was really good of them. If you have chance go and check out their website as they do a ton of unique mini's that would be perfect for loads of different settings and games.
Here's what I purchased, if you want to see more pics, head to the Reaper site (http://www.reapermini.com/)
These pics are taken from the reaper site and show a few different peoples painted examples so all the glory is to them whoever they are :)
All of these bar the last one are for the all female adventurer party I'm building for my wife. Can't wait to give these a spot of paint especially the frost giantess as the figure is amazing, she has a very Princess Mononoke feel so I might try and copy the colour scheme from the film but to be honest the painted example on the reaper site is pretty amazing so I may use that as inspiration.
I also just received a Freebooter (http://www.freebooterminiatures.de/) beastman for 99p on ebay which looks amazing along with some Disciples of the Red Redemption for £2.99 so I have plenty to get on with.in the next few days/weeks
Nice looking figs - that Frost Giantess will look great in a Princess Monoke style. Reaper colour scheme looks great too mind.
ReplyDeleteLike your idea of involving the wife with a special, taylor-made warband - does she game already or is this dipping the toe in?
I've persuaded mine to play the odd game here and there but something like this might give her a bit more ownership over the whole thing.
Cheers, I've promised myself that I can't start these ladies until I finish the skeletons that I've started...
DeleteMy wife doesn't game at the moment but I'm hoping to change that, she's into xbox rpg's (fable, skyrim etc) and reads a lot of fantasy novels so I think tabletop gaming wouldn't be to much of a stretch as long as I can craft some kind of narrative behind the battles I think she might enjoy it. Check out the Skulldred blog if you haven't already as that's what I'm hoping to use rules wise as it's a bit more small war-band based and seems very simple for a beginner.
Looking forward to seeing the skellies!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're most of the way there with your missus.
I've been helping playtest Skulldred here and there - great ruleset! - still need to have a go with the latest beta though... The wife had a go with a band of Elves (just cos she fancied Legolas in LOTR!) so might have to try your tack and paint a warband up for her - another excuse to buy more minis!