tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post1307373318741774446..comments2024-03-24T07:20:37.190+00:00Comments on da Gobbo's Grotto - Wargaming blog: Not a one trick pony....Da Gobbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-53226203103353304762016-07-24T22:39:45.334+01:002016-07-24T22:39:45.334+01:00I think we all started out as GW didn't we? I ...I think we all started out as GW didn't we? I think we all forget, in our haste to bash all things GW, just how influential they have been over the years ;-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-61913025993311754712016-07-24T11:02:42.103+01:002016-07-24T11:02:42.103+01:00Awesome! I to started out with GW and I have just ...Awesome! I to started out with GW and I have just out grown them in my tastes. They do still make some cracking models. If I had my time again I would of bought all the LOTR stuff and kept them as they are still fantastic models imo. <br /><br />Love the classic miniatures they are highly nostalgic and its nice to see them getting some brushlove and repurpose :)Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-72977773284376576842016-07-23T18:47:51.477+01:002016-07-23T18:47:51.477+01:00The original rat ogres were ace Jez! They would be...The original rat ogres were ace Jez! They would be perfect for Nezumi too. I've got so many Skaven it's ridiculous as I was fascinated by them.Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-84120265118146842512016-07-23T18:21:53.097+01:002016-07-23T18:21:53.097+01:00Nice job, Andy. I started wargaming via Games Work...Nice job, Andy. I started wargaming via Games Workshop, but was more interested in 40K than WFB, so if not for them, I wouldn't be a wargamer. Obviously, they went a bit off the rails for a while, but I've heard encouraging noises recently, so will wait and see.<br />As for 'old' GW figures, I've repurposed some of the original Skaven as Nezumi for Oriental Fantasy, including the original (and nicest) Rat-Ogres, so you'll be seeing them fairly soon> Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-68447640734493061092016-07-23T16:25:06.245+01:002016-07-23T16:25:06.245+01:00They definitely have done that Joe, these are good...They definitely have done that Joe, these are good examples of the quality miniatures they have produced in the past. I think my main objection of the more modern stuff is the size and complexity of them. I like the simple doesn't fill up the whole table with a single model sized minisDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-65341753176231696502016-07-23T16:20:49.650+01:002016-07-23T16:20:49.650+01:00Stop trying to get me to spend my money Rich!!!Stop trying to get me to spend my money Rich!!!Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-59632296352328121522016-07-23T16:18:43.246+01:002016-07-23T16:18:43.246+01:00Disposable what now?? :-)
I've been meaning t...Disposable what now?? :-)<br /><br />I've been meaning to collect a Dark Elf Highborn retinue and never quite started one off, mostly cos I read the Malus Darkblade novels and they're deliciously dark and evil...Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-7384601950537478712016-07-23T14:56:03.355+01:002016-07-23T14:56:03.355+01:00No matter what anyone thinks of GW, they've pr...No matter what anyone thinks of GW, they've producd some really beautiful models over the years. You've done an excellentjob resurrecting these and should be justifiably pleased with your efforts.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-53539021073734866002016-07-23T09:01:24.450+01:002016-07-23T09:01:24.450+01:00Epic Is coming!! Adeptus titanicus won't be lo...Epic Is coming!! Adeptus titanicus won't be long. GW is back nerd4lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350476379969633678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-14689497169242546522016-07-23T03:19:47.153+01:002016-07-23T03:19:47.153+01:00Ahh, I enjoy the nostalgia of oldhammer, too bad G...Ahh, I enjoy the nostalgia of oldhammer, too bad GW left the hobby business. While the models may not look as good as new shiny modern ones, (some of them at least) have a definite aesthetic that I like. I was more of an undead fan, but the orks and dark elves were great as well. Ahh the good old days of disposable income! :) Nobody667https://www.blogger.com/profile/12619766374150489698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-50037956369686997752016-07-22T19:29:48.752+01:002016-07-22T19:29:48.752+01:00ive had that wyvern for 25 years and this is the f...ive had that wyvern for 25 years and this is the first time it's managed to stay together for more than 5 mins! Lol<br /><br />I must admit Simon it's galvanised me into finding more "oldhammer" minis that bring back that nostalgic love for Citadel figures. I've got some more O&Gs to paint up and some lovely Mantic command figs to add character:-)<br /><br />Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-42618740102072295042016-07-22T18:54:39.288+01:002016-07-22T18:54:39.288+01:00Wonderful Oldhammer post Andy, a pair of lovely mi...Wonderful Oldhammer post Andy, a pair of lovely minis which really bring back a lot of memories (clearly even for a GW grouch like Bryan ;-) )!! Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-36787790811967131962016-07-22T17:30:54.948+01:002016-07-22T17:30:54.948+01:00Thanks HW. I much prefer the smaller but more char...Thanks HW. I much prefer the smaller but more characterful older metal sculpts than the oversized and really complicated newer minisDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-63870578715347244152016-07-22T17:25:12.588+01:002016-07-22T17:25:12.588+01:00True Bryan, my long love affair of all things GW t...True Bryan, my long love affair of all things GW took a beating in recent years and most systems have been put away. That said the Oldhammer movement has gained so much traction and holds a lot of appeal to my sense of nostalgia so I'm happy to dip in and out of these projects when I find the right models at the right price.Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-10258680180351352462016-07-22T17:16:25.505+01:002016-07-22T17:16:25.505+01:00Too true sir, too true!Too true sir, too true!Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-59740043774769776662016-07-22T17:12:55.039+01:002016-07-22T17:12:55.039+01:00It's been in pieces at the bottom of my bits b...It's been in pieces at the bottom of my bits box and deserved better!Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-2009632184749688832016-07-22T14:42:51.910+01:002016-07-22T14:42:51.910+01:00Wow excellent job... I remember the old GW modelsWow excellent job... I remember the old GW modelsHobbyworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987860227123782381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-39879298373401930192016-07-22T13:44:17.574+01:002016-07-22T13:44:17.574+01:00Very nice work, Andy. I cold so easily go on a ran...Very nice work, Andy. I cold so easily go on a rant about how much I hate GW and why, but I too, grew up with their games and figures and a lot of what they produced was really good. So, I'm pleased to see you sticking with old school Warhammer and rejecting AOS. Orcs and Gobbos are fun and I can certainly see the attraction in wanting to collect them. Great work on your two conversions. The best bit, for me, was seeing the High Elf corpse. I used to collect Dark Elves, which is why I always think a dead High Elf is a good High Elf!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-44477732341660364652016-07-22T11:11:07.692+01:002016-07-22T11:11:07.692+01:00The hobby that keeps on giving! What a great find...The hobby that keeps on giving! What a great find and resurrection - love it! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-18826464376259334492016-07-22T09:40:14.071+01:002016-07-22T09:40:14.071+01:00Excellent, much of what you say rings very true to...Excellent, much of what you say rings very true to me. Love the Wyvern. I used to have the previous version but lost it in a house moveMartinChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465653471454483708noreply@blogger.com