I would like to share my impressions about Tabletop Miniatures Solutions (TMS) 28mm resin miniatures. This is quite new Polish manufacturer but they are already producing line of fine miniatures. For the review I received 4 hero miniatures from their Undying Dynasties line. The figures represent undead Egyptian seletons and mummies. Sounds familiar? Yes – those who remeber (and miss) withdrawed from production GW Tomb Kings line should be satisfied. This figures are designed to be used in the 9th Age Game – a fan-run successor to 8th Edition of Warhammer Fantasy Battle.
The miniatures are hand cast in light grey resin. They are all hand sculpted by really talented sculptors. All those tiny details are astonishing. I cannot wait to cover those figures with paint! Apart from many details, the miniatures have much better body proportions than original Tomb Kings. This means that some of their bones are really thin and fragile, so be carefull when you assemble them! Especially when you pin the miniatures like I do.
Nomarch
Nomarchs were Egyptian high officials and administrators. This particular guy does not look like one sitting by the desk. He carries deadly sword in one hand and cobra in the other one. The miniature comes in couple of well cast parts. There are some tiny air bubbles, but not many. Maybe leaving some of them would make this undead miniature look more natural and aged 😉
Death Cult Acolyte
The miniatures with long scroll and ceremonial dagger also looks really nice. I did not notice any cast imperfections.
Tomb Architect
This figure carries large axe and long whip (probably to motivate pyramid builders for more intensive work). The miniatures is full of details and is cast really well. The only imperfections are air bubble in his chest and little miscast on his headgear, but nothing that cannot be fixed with a little of Green Stuff.
Tomb Harbinger
This one is really a multi kit miniature! He comes with many left and right arm options, including totem, spear, halberd, bow and shield. Hmm, what configuration should I choose…
Here is a set of TMS 20mm square scenic bases in ancient Egyptian theme. They look really interesting – there are some bones and skulls, broken vases, stone blocks. There is even snake and tiny scarabs!
The miniatures were funded with Indiegogo campaign. Speaking of crowdfunding – TMS are now running Kickstarter campaign to fund their new releases – Vampire Covenant Army. If you would like to increase your miniatures collection with high quality vampire, skeleton and zombie figures, you should check this Kickstarter campaign. On the basis of TMS miniatures I examined, you should not be worried about the miniatures quality.
As you can see I already assembled two of the miniatures: Nomarch and Death Cult Acolyte. As I prefer round bases to square one and I really liked the sculpt of TMS bases, I removed with razor saw tops of two square bases, glued them to plastic round 25mm ones and filled the gaps with Milliput. Assembled miniatures look even better. I will soon paint them so please stay tuned!
Painting workshops – May 2017
Semira Marise and her Succubi
Here is nice demonic trio from Hasslefree Miniatures – mighty Semira Marise and her two tempting Succubi. I am sure that every demon hunter would love to meet them!
I painted their skin in rather traditional way for demon – in hues of red. Shading and highlighting of all those naked roundnesses was a real pleasure 🙂
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Pyrkon 2017
For me the most important event in Poznań is Pyrkon. I wait the whole year for it, so I was really sorry when I found we wouldn’t be organizing the miniature painting exhibition and contest there this time. We still hope that the next year we will manage to meet the staff and explain the concept to them. Still trying to find the best connection 😉 An opening leading to the goodwill department.
Dla mnie najwieksze wydarzenie w Poznaniu to Pyrkon. Czekam na niego cały rok, więc wyjątkowo przykro mi było kiedy okazało się, że w tym roku nie uda nam się zorganizować wystawy figurkowej połączonej z konkursem. Mocno liczymy, że w przyszłym roku, uda się dostać na spotkanie z organizacją. Szukamy dojścia 😉 szczeliny w dziale przychylności.

When I realized we won’t be bound to a particular exhibition place this time it was already late, so I didn’t manage to sign up for any lectures. I only managed to see the exhibitions and “feel the holiday athmosphere”. 😉 Just like every year, when I wander through the pavilions I am impressed by the amount of work done by the volunteers to prepare their sections. We, usual Pyrkon guests, appreciate it very much!
Zbyt późno dotarło do mnie, że podczas tego Pyrkonu nie będziemy uwiązani do miejsca wystawy i nie zdążyłam zapisać się na prelekcje. Ale miałam czas zwiedzić wystawy i “poczuć atmosferę świąt”. 😉 Jak co roku gdy wędruję między pawilonami, zachwyca mnie ogrom pracy wolontariuszy jaki wkładają w przygotowanie swoich działów. My zwykli konsumenci Pyrkonowi, jesteśmy Wam bardzo wdzięczni!



The boardgames section served us really well, and professionally helped us borrow a suitable game. The kids corner and Elixirs class inspired by Hogwarts were both checked and Balrog left really enthusiastic.
Dział planszówkowy obsłużył nas sprawnie, a w wypożyczalni pomoc w doborze gry fachowa. Kącik dziecięcy i zabawa w lekcję Eliksirów z Hogwardu zaliczona – Balrog wyszedł rozentuzjazmowany.



I think there were slightly more artists with their works, but I would still consider their numer miserable. Every year I am surprised with this fact and maybe the terms on which they can get their stands should be changed, as I simply cannot believe that there are so few artists who would like to display their works there. There is never any shortage of mousepad sellers. 😉 Every year I try to purchase a few posters and artworks, and this time I was looking both for something to decorate my workshop with and for my apartment. All the works were gladly signed and autographed by the authors.
Chyba odrobinkę więcej, choć wciąż jest to ilość z kategorii UBOGO, wystawiło się artystów plastyków ze swoim dorobkiem. Dziwi mnie to nieuchronnie rok rocznie, chyba powinno zmienić się warunki dla nich, bo nie wierzę żeby w polsce chciało się pokazać swój dorobek takiej garstce. Nigdy nie brakuje za to sprzedawców podkładek pod mysz. 😉 Co roku staram się kupić kilka grafik i plakatów, w tym roku szukałam czegość nie tylko do pracowni, ale i do mieszkania. Wszystkie są serdecznie opisywane przez autorów i chętnie autografowane.



I must say the event was pretty good, although I was unable to experience and enjoy it as much as I would have wished. I didn’t find too many points of interest for a miniature painter though. Finding attractions for gamers was much easier. I was able to do some small shopping for miniatures-related stuff, but for such a large convention it wasn’t really much. Fortunately the kids, who accompannied us, enjoyed much of what was going on around us.
Muszę przyznać, że impreza była dość udana, choć nie udało mi się doświadczyć i nacieszyć się nią w takim stopniu, jak bym chciała. Nie zauważyłam jednak zbyt wielu stanowsk i punktów programu skrojonych pod malarzy figurek. Jednocześnie dużo łatwiej było o atrakcje dla graczy. Udało mi się dokonać niewielkich figurkowych zakupów, ale jak na tak duży konwent, nie mogę powiedzieć żeby były one znaczne. Na szczęście towarzyszące nam dzieciaki miały frajdę z tego, co działo się wokół nas.




I am sure I will return to Pyrkon in 2018. Maybe even with a miniatures exhibition and painting contest. I just hope that the staff manage to harmonize growth and expansion of the convention with its best aspects, which seemed to blur and dimnish slowly.
Na pewno wrócę na Pyrkon w przyszłym roku. Być może ponownie z wystawą i konkursem malarskim. Mam jednak nadzieję, że uda się zharmonizować rozwój i rozrost imprezy z jej najlepszymi cechami, które zdają się powoli rozmywać.
Treasure base
Nothing big but I just finished quite large base full of treasures. A goal for many adventurers that dare to enter mysterious dungeon. As with all the bases, there is always some compromise between details and time spent on painting. I tried not to paint every single gold coin separately and yet to make it look detailed enough. I hope that I achieved that.
What creature will guard all those treasures? You will see 🙂