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Isengard Orc Archer (Catalog # LT10, €3.99) Right
This blister contains a single 32mm figure with a separate quiver. The figure and its base are forged as a single piece. The figure
is clean no mold lines. There is a bit of flash connecting the lower end of the bow with the base. The quiver has no flash or
mold lines at all.
This figure is very well sculpted. It has a very dynamic pose with right arm drawn back. From the shape of the bow, it appears
that this archer has just left fly with his arrow. There is not the level of detail present on the human figures since the orc is
wearing only a tabard, leather straps, and bracers. The facial features of the orc are very simian but with out fur. In fact, the
whole body is smooth and plain.
The quiver is well done – it appears as a leather bag with arrows sticking out of it. However, its placement on the back of the
archer is not initially evident. I had to go to Mithril’s web site (http://www.mithril.ie) and examine the rear view of the model to
figure it out. Once I found out, the piece fit snugly. After the high quality of the Rohirrim and Dunlendings, the plainness of
this figure was a bit of a disappointment. The model does look like it will paint up well – the amount of skin gives the
opportunity for some excellent shading.
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Half-orcs (Catalog # LT13, €6.99) Left
This blister contains two half-orc warriors. Both are forged with their base as
a single piece with a separate right arm and coffin shield. Once is running
with his spear while the other is about to swing his sword down on his foe.
Both models have the level of detail I’ve come to expect of the Mithril line.
The layers of armor and clothing are well sculpted and the simian features
under the Persian style helmets link these models to their dubious parentage.
The attention to detail that marks the Mithril line can be found in how the
shields are forged. One is designed with its lug parallel to the long axis of the
shield. This one is to fit on the arm of the running model so his shield is
close to his left side. The other has its lug perpendicular to the long axis so it
can fit on the swordsman’s raised arm. Once again, these would make
excellent RPG figures, but are not suited to ranking troops.
War Gaming with Mithril Miniatures
The Mithril line of miniatures is a collectable line rather than a gaming line. The package reads “collectable metal miniatures” and the sculpting of the base reinforces
this. They can be readily used in RPG’s, but what about general war gamming? The judicious use of a razor saw can make these into rank and file miniatures. There are
a limited number of poses available, but the models are very detailed. They would make a striking unit on the table top for use with a published rule set – either
fantastic or historical.