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[buglips*the*goblin]

I figured since I was taking snaps, I'd grab a few of some things off my Shelf of Not-Shame.

You can comment on these if you want, I'll just let you know in advance that they're purposely cartoonish and I'm quite lazy so it's mostly just posting for fun. Or maybe to keep the bar low so new people who learn quick can say: "Well, they ain't perfect - but at least they're better than Buglips!"

Never say I don't work to support our community spirit.

Anyway, we start this cavalcade of the slack and cartoonish with a RAFM classic - The Troll Matron. And quite a looker she is, let me tell you. Mmm-hmm, that is some fine greenskin right there. She could totally marry up to, like, bugbear - or maybe even ogre!

As you can see, she's also very gentle. She barely even hit that guy with her club.

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[buglips*the*goblin]

Next we have ourselves a Ral Partha TSR Beholder-kin: The Spectator.

And boy is he ever happy to see you! Or anybody! All those years hanging out, guarding that treasure, nobody to talk to.

Maybe he has some tea.

Or a cookie? Would you like a cookie? I'm sure he has something he could offer his new guest.

Stay a while. Chat. Chat forever. Forever.

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[buglips*the*goblin]

Next up is a Ral Partha/IWM Demon Woman from a set of three. The other two aren't done yet. But when they are?

Oh.

Oh my.

Oh you better believe many Fighters and Wizards will know what it is to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, let me tell you.

Sorry she's a little blurry. Shy, I guess. Doesn't get out much.

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[MonkeySloth]

Dang the skin on that first model is quite nice. Like the wood as well which is a tricky thing to get right.

[buglips*the*goblin]

And finally the last assault on your eyes for now is my personal favourite:

Ral Partha/IWM Fighter in Plate.

This guy (well, not this guy but his long-ago lead cousin) was My Very First Mini. Two dollars and fifty cents. I call him Sir Sneer of Twistleg, and I totally bet he could take your character. With both hands behind his back. AND a gypsy curse!

Why?

Because Sir Sneer of Twistleg sneers at your puny notion of danger, and bares his mighty teeth (tooth?) in donkey-like laughter at your puny notion of bravery. And all the rest of your puny notions as well. Look at him, you know that's how he roll.

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[buglips*the*goblin]

Dang the skin on that first model is quite nice. Like the wood as well which is a tricky thing to get right.

Actually, I am pretty proud of her skin because it's the first time I ever took my time with the layering. I like the result, but it was a bit time-consuming so most of my work won't get that level of attention.

And thank you for the compliment!

[salyvan]

Those are fantastic. I love the old RalPartha stuff. Funny though, I have an old RalPartha mini (cleric) that has the same "bendy leg". In fact, it is ALMOST the same sculpt with just a few minor differences.

[buglips*the*goblin]

Those are fantastic. I love the old RalPartha stuff. Funny though, I have an old RalPartha mini (cleric) that has the same "bendy leg". In fact, it is ALMOST the same sculpt with just a few minor differences.

Oh, well, you know I've also got Lord Scowl of Smashface. Can't have Sir Sneer without Lord Scowl.

They're a team. Together they've annoyed countless villains, from Larry the Listless Lich to Dormat the Dominated Dragon. They're a legend, you know. And if you don't, they'll be sure to tell you. Again and again. And then once more. Tell the bard to spell their names right.

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[Hibou]

I love the beholderkin. You've got tons of detail in the main eye. The teeth really pop for me too.

I totally have to find a copy of that mini.

[smokingwreckage]

Honestly, that all looks like sterling work to me.

[Baphomet69]

Those are really fantastic!

[Adrift]

Honestly buglips you're self deprecating your work a little toooooo much. You're a solid painter for sure! There is a discernable difference in the quality of the troll's skin which definitely hints at more effort to layer and shade. You've got the ability, you should take that kind of time with more of your work. Fewer pieces will get done, but when they are.... :D

[Shakandara]

So the minis look nice, but that's not why I'm posting.

I'm posting because of the write-ups you gave each one. Very entertaining, and gave me just the laugh I needed today.

I also have a painted Lord Scowl, btw.

~v

[salyvan]

Yay!! Lord Scowl of Smashface (Duke of Bendy Leg)!! That's him. I currently use that mini in my current AD&D campaign.

[buglips*the*goblin]

I love the beholderkin. You've got tons of detail in the main eye. The teeth really pop for me too.

I totally have to find a copy of that mini.

The Beholderkin blister appears semi-regularly on eBay as a BIN around $40 US. Rarer to find on auction because the category is virtually dead. So if that BIN price doesn't suit your tastes, you might be waiting a while.

I sometimes wind up with duplicate blisters or minis, though, and if I do I'll try to remember you're looking.