Showing posts with label vaettir. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vaettir. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Relics Mini Previews + Comp from Tor Gaming






There have been some very nice new models appear over the the Tor Gaming Site

First up, the Britanan Sergeant Major

A very charcterful and great looking mini. When I finally get my Britanan force up and running I WILL be getting this one. I dont know how but Tor Gaming have actually managed to get emotion into a PUPPET!

Orcnar Niwian

Quite different to the other Orcnar model. But In a good way I think. Where they usually look like brutes, the Niwian looks like the brains of the operarion and a force leader.

Vaettir Evocatour



The Vaettir have to be my favourite force in Relics. I love every single model and this one is no exception.
The elemental and nature look that can be seen in the Vaettir is very effective and has been pulled off very well.

Want to try and WIN one of these minis before it is released?
Head over the the Tor Gaming Blog for more info.

Keep an eye on Tales of a TS over the next couple of days for a new Relcs Review. Orcner this time.

Hendybadger out

Saturday, 24 December 2011

Model Review: Relics Vaettir Huntawalu from Tor gaming


Before the Collapse the Huntawalu were an elite sect of mighty sorcerers, powerful even by the exceptionally high standards of the Vaettir. They were gifted in all aspects of the Maaj and they travelled the kingdoms of the Vaettir freely offering their guidance to anyone who would care to hear it.

After the Collapse they emerged from the shadows as tainted, horrific reflections of their former selves. The Huntawalu have discovered that alongside their physical deformities they can now also see the world in a wide array of different spectrums and their understanding of the Maaj has grown greater than ever before.

They stalk the land seeking their vengeance on the peoples of Relicia who they hold responsible for their demise, blinded by their own arrogance they are unable to realise that it was their own meddling which brought about their doom. Quick to unleash their furious anger upon their enemies, they have become natural leaders amongst the shattered Vaettir and they lead them forth into battle with unrivalled passion
.

Next for my Relics model reviews is the Vaettir Huntawalu from Tor Gaming.
(click on pics to view larger)

Packaging, Contents + Building
The model comes in a standard blister which lets you see every part inculded.

Everything conatined in the blister above and a closer look at the model parts below. Thats a 50mm base so you can see this isnt a small piece at all.


There are quite afew parts for one model but you can already see that this is going to be very impressive.
I am very precise when cleaning minis. Have been known to take hours removing single mould lines. So the first thing I looked at were the mould lines and tabs on the parts.



There was a slight one up the front of the torso and an even smaller one across the back of the head. Took about 5 minutes to clean up the whole lot which was great.

Then it was time to build.
This is NOT for first time model makers. This is due to the small joints on the lower set of arms and the 4 legs having ball joints.
The lower arms are abit small to be pinned so after getting them in place they need to be filled around the joint for abit of extra support.
Then the 4 spider like legs were abit of a mission to get attatched in the right places. Each one need to be glued and then strenghtened before I could move onto the next. Although this does give a huge variety of pose options. I went for something similar to the pose in the picture at the top of this post.
If the legs had pins and sockets for a standard pose, that could be removed if you wanted to change it, I think it may be easier to build.
You shouldnt have a problem if you have ever made a spider legged mini before though.

Finished Model




Overall this is a very nice model. You can pose it almost anyway you like so there is never going to be 2 the same. I chose to use a chunk of slate for it to climb over so the base didnt look too bare because the model is high above it.
Im my opinion this is one of the best looking minis in the Vaettir range if not the entire Relics range.


Fianl rating is going to be ............. 8 out of 10

It would have been a 9 is it was a little easier to build.
If you want to know more about Relics and the Vaettir then head over to the Tor Gaming site

Thats all for now then folks,
I hope you have a great christmas and get all the toys you want.
Hendybadger out

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Get yourself a free Relics St Nikolaus model from Tor Gaming!!!!!

Get yourself a free Relics St Nikolaus model from Tor Gaming!!

War does not simply for the Britanan Empire just stop due to poor weather conditions and there is always at least one conflict being fought on one front or another at any given time. It is during these cold winter months that a mysterious figure has begun to appear randomly during times of great need, inspiring the puppet armies to victory with its glorious antics. The legendary hero has come to be known affectionately as St Nikolaus due to the strange resemblance he bears to a long deceased ambassador from the old days, though the details of his origins are a complete mystery to all.


Some time in December, we will be releasing St Nikolaus. This cheery little fellow comes complete with sack of goodies full of presents (or skulls, bones and what looks like Nuem cables too….) to give to the troops of the Britanan forces where ever they are fighting.


We will also be giving away 20 of these little buggers 5 for each of our twitter followers, Facebook page ‘likers’, Google+ followers and forum members.
To be in with a chance to win one of these little cute sods, simply do the following for any (or all if you want ot increase your chance of winning!! although you can only win one…)
Complete this: ‘Dear Santa, for Christmas I would like a ….’ (replacing the …. with your entry. Make sure it is funny as the ones that make us laugh will be the winners!)

  • For Forum entries: Join the forum and post your entry in this thread- Forum
  • For Twitter entries: Retweet the tweet that has the link to this post then publicly tweet to us with your entry in Twitter page
  • For Facebook entries: post a comment on this post with your entry Facebook page
  • For google+ entries: post a comment on this post with your entry Google+ Page

We’ll pick the winner on December the 10th.
Good luck, we look forward to laughing until our sides split….



Monday, 28 November 2011

Tor Gaming - Relics 1st Edition Rules PDF!!!!!!!!






The time has come, there is no escaping it, Relics is here and the fun starts now!
The first edition (PN) of Relics is now available for download. 76 pages of rules and lists to make your gaming a hell of a lot more fun and tactical.

Get Them Now!! (click to download)

You’re possibly wondering what ‘PN’ is. Well, we intended for the Nuem to be in the first edition, but they have fallen behind. We did not see a reason to delay the rest though. So ‘PN stands for ‘Pre-Nuem’. When the Nuem are released, we will remove PN from the cover and maybe give some models away as a celebration.
 
 

Monday, 21 November 2011

Tor Gaming / Relics Sale and Reviews


Tor Gaming is currently having a very nice and generous sale. 20% off until November 26th. I'm going to order an army in a can myself

If you haven't had a look at their models and stunning game 'Relics' then head over to their Main Site and take a look.

Tales of a PG and Tabletop Skirmisher is also very proud to announce that that blog is now part of the Tor Gaming reviewers network.
So expect to see LOTS of stunning new models, painting and games on here in the near future.
And as a little bit of a taster, here's a couple of the very original models they make.
(click pictures to see view larger)










More to come very soon.

Hendybadger out
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...