|
|
Post by towerminiatures on Jul 12, 2018 15:45:15 GMT
Hello Everybody on EEFL We are Tower Miniatures, we are a startup based in the UK and we have launched a Kickstarter based on the common troll. if anyone is an Orc and goblin player and want to increase there Green ranks please check out our Kickstarter.  Our campaign is based on the life cycle of the troll and both of our reward miniatures show trolls at different points of age with the theory if nothing kills a troll they just keep getting bigger and bigger... We have an early bird pledge the troll swarm which gives ten monstrous trolls and the Wrecking troll. Then we have the Mega Troll Horde giving thirty trolls and also with the wrecking troll. The Troll hunting Pack  Wrecking Troll  So we don't have repeating models we will be releasing arms and head swaps as stretch goals or free add-ons in what we call the "Bitz Pit".  Thank you for reading and please comment on what you think. |
|
|
|
Post by sedge on Jul 12, 2018 16:34:36 GMT
They're good looking trolls - thanks for sharing the project with us. I'm not in a position to join in just yet (trying to buy a house) but I'd definitely want to pick these models up at some point in the future.
One thing I will say - in most miniature games/settings trolls are funny. Yours have the right look, but seem to be missing just a little of the humour (aside from the vomit), and their poses are mostly similar (hunched forward, arms on the ground). I don't know if that's something you've got planned as part of the alternate heads/arms, but the models could do with a little more character and variety. I'm thinking of things like the GW river trolls holding a fish or boat-hook. Perhaps you could have one scratching at its unmentionables?
|
|
|
|
Post by towerminiatures on Jul 12, 2018 16:50:38 GMT
Thanks, Sedge
I will keep that in mind when we release the bits for stretch goals. As for the hunched over look, it was done intentionally as a possible gorilla-like movement was intended, as trolls move faster then there smaller green skinned cousins.
But got to confess the scratching is a great idea
|
|
|
|
Post by strutsagget on Jul 12, 2018 17:24:54 GMT
Those trolls look nice and I were missing 9 trolls for my devoted to KevinC army, so I just backed  |
|
|
|
Post by roughtimes on Jul 12, 2018 17:30:26 GMT
These are very nice
|
|
|
|
Post by towerminiatures on Jul 12, 2018 17:54:16 GMT
Thanks, guys for the positive comments and thank you Strutsagget for backing
|
|
|
|
Post by strutsagget on Jul 12, 2018 18:27:23 GMT
Thanks, guys for the positive comments and thank you Strutsagget for backing Hope you make it! |
|
|
|
Post by mottdon on Jul 12, 2018 18:28:39 GMT
This is a great start for your company! I love 'em! I just backed your Kickstarter as well!
I would like to agree with Sedge, you do need a bit more variety in their pose options. Humor would be a great choice to add that variety. It doesn't have to be over-the-top, but something like picking a nose, scratching a butt, or staring up at the sky, open mouthed. (That's just an example off the top of my head and I'm sure you can come up with much better ideas.)
What else are you thinking of adding to the army selection? If I can add in a request - SQUIGS! There are virtually NO alternative Squigs on the market. The small round balls that are available now, are UBER expensive and rarely seen because of it. If you were to add some of those to your group, I have no doubt that you'd attract a ton of attention to your campaign! Also, (as we have had a recent discussion on this website, Hobgoblins. I know they're not necessarily an "Orcs and Goblins" unit, but they could fit in very nicely with what you have going here. Those are very difficult for players to represent.
BTW, I love your tower/banner/symbol for your company! It keeps it simple, easy to visualize, and gets the point across. Good job!
|
|
|
|
Post by towerminiatures on Jul 12, 2018 19:28:33 GMT
Hi Mottdon
YES, Cave Boglins is summit we would love to do BUT! we are wary that it is still a core Character design of grimdark and the age of human gods, we have been playing around with the idea of young orcs been put in pots and forced certain fungi to turn them into raving bouncing creatures, a dark secret by all cave goblins. it might be a bit of a stretch to get such design made for this Kickstarter but we will have other big mouthed creatures coming this way.
Thanks for the tips and the logo love.
|
|
|
|
Post by mottdon on Jul 12, 2018 19:51:48 GMT
Is that why there isn't more Squig (or whatever anyone wants to call them) designs out there? Because GW owns the rights to them?
Would it be a stretch to call them some form of experimental mushroom, conjured to like by a Goblin 'Shroom Shaman Farmer? Or even little cave critters hopped up on their favorite 'Shroom snack, being driven away by Goblin 'Shroom farmers. Don't get in their way! They eat everything when high on those 'Shrooms! Or maybe some form of Troglodyte cousin? Lol. It's so full of potential.
I'm not too concerned about getting anything like that out in this Kickstarter, necessarily, but I'd certainly like to see something usable in the future.
|
|
|
|
Post by towerminiatures on Jul 12, 2018 20:33:06 GMT
Hi, Mottdon I shouldn't do this, but squigs have this effect on me. here is WIP on Something we are planning to do after the kick. And with this forum been so welcoming I couldn't resist.  |
|
|
|
Post by mottdon on Jul 12, 2018 21:18:58 GMT
Lol, that's awesome! Love it!
|
|
|
|
Post by KevinC on Jul 13, 2018 0:07:35 GMT
Not that I need more Trolls, but I bought the Trolls Swarm!!! towerminiatures - amazing stuff! And thanks for keep the bases square! |
|
|
|
Post by towerminiatures on Jul 13, 2018 1:18:12 GMT
Thank you KevinC for the support. Well just finished updating the campaign but I will post here as well. It is our new member of the Ridge Troll's the Troll Giant.  |
|
|
|
Post by wilsonthenarc on Jul 13, 2018 1:27:41 GMT
I ain't even a Troll player... and I am likely to say YES.
I am doing a SWAMP ELF army right now, but these guys are on point, theme wise.
I may pull the trigger on this tomorrow. Great minis, thanks for sharing.
$40 USD for 5 really good trolls? If I hadn't blown $70 Tuesday on eBay this would be a no-brainer.
Please share more as you have it...
|
|
