Eighties Goblins
My latest order from a popular auction site arrived yesterday, a group of Goblins described as 'C12 Great Goblins, Games Workshop 1983'.
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| Spot the odd one out? |
When I bought them I didn't think the description was quite right against the pictures but it was a last minute buy and I was happy with the figures. It was the one on the left that didn't quite fit. The sculpt didn't quite look right for an early eighties design. But I didn't bother to look them up on Stuff of Legends until they arrived.
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| Thanks Stuff of Legends |
As I suspected, the one on the left is actually slotta base figure. The slotta base is still clearly visible but they did go to the trouble of adding a lead base. Which seems a lot of effort to go to on a perfectly good miniature. He is listed as either Perry twins or Kev Adams so a pretty good pedigree. It is still mid eighties so I am not sure what the point of adding a base because they sold for a modest price. I suppose it could be that the owner didn’t like slotta bases.
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| Why? |
Anyway got them for a price I'm happy with and they are great figures. So it doesn't bother me, I'm just curious as to why! Anyway on to painting.
Rob
Slotta tabs weren’t universally popular. One mate’s older brother used to make square lead bases for his. Seeing as your one is round, it could be the original owner was a role player looking to match the figure in with his existing collection.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right. It seems to be a choice to change it from a slotta base to a solid one.
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