The Toy Soldier Factory is based in County Cork, Ireland. This blog has all the latest information on hobby events we attend in Ireland and the UK and latest news on the hobby. We manufacture rubber moulds that allow you to cast in metal all sorts of miniatures, including Chess Sets, Historical and Fantasy Wargaming figures in 25mm, 28mm, 40mm and 54mm scale.
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
February 2011 Mithril LOTR releases. Laketown Lady & Orc Wolf Rider
With the White Council finally completed, Mithril has completed the next two MS releases that were winners from last summer. These two 32mm scale metal miniatures are limited to only 150 so they are as rare as they come.
White Hand Orc Wolf Rider: (MS561)
Wargs were common throughout Rhovanion and, as the power of Sauron grew, also in Eriador. The Wargs were large evil wolves of some intelligence who allied themselves to Sauron and to the Orcs. They provided swift-footed mounts for the smaller Orcs but like their riders had an innate fear of sunlight and operated best at night. They were used mainly by the Hithaeglir Orcs but also saw service in the armies of Saruman.
Laketown Lady: (MS562)
Laketown was a wealthy trading entrepot and goods from Rhun, Dorwinion and Dale passed through it en route to the west. It had no kings but some of its great trading families possessed much wealth.
This figure represents a Laketown woman of this class. Her dress is typical of the Northern folk of this period. Unlike the military costumes of Laketown her attire shows little or no Easterling influence.
Friday, 4 February 2011
Save 25% on ALL Prince August Starter Kits until Tuesday 8th.
If you enjoy making your OWN armies from their moulds in minutes then this is a good opportunity to grab some kits. Also ideal for presents to keep the kiddies amused over school mid term break, or as a gift for your loved one for the infamous 14th.
http://www.princeaugust.ie
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
New Karoliner Moulds released February 2011
Prince August has released 4 new moulds for the Swedish Karoliner army.
These include 4 pikemen and 2 cavalry plus some battlefield accessories.
Each mould is designed to cast up to 500 times per hole.
Prince August has also provided an excellent video on the casting and painting of these pikemen to reintroduce you to this range.
If you like your battle early gunpowder and swords and pikes then this will suit you down to the ground.