Citadel ME hobbit (classic range) sculptors

[rhynn_o]

Hi, I tried unsuccessfully to find info about Citadel classic ME sculptors, in particular hobbits (e.g. ME34). Does anyone know who did these oldies?

 

[ManicMan]

I know the Perry twins did a fair number and they are quite proud of the fact that every time Citadel got the rights, they did figures. John Blanche did some early concert art but of course, he didn't sculpt (well, not big time anyway).

 

[rhynn_o]

Yes, to me some Perry's are indeed recognisable (e.g. orcs) and also Jes Goodwin's (uruks) but I can't figure out who did the hobbits, in particular...

 

[ManicMan]

Trying to think of who Citadel had at the time which might have worked on them.
It was before they started to credit the sculptors. I think we can rule out Bob Olly, Trish Morrison (Carden), and maybe Aly Morrison.

I'm really still thinking Perries.. Maybe Alan Perry, who did a lot of the Halfings. If you look at some of his work (though as I hear it, even if Alan Perry said he sculpted it, he and his brother helped each other and worked on each others stuff all the time) he did late 80s to early 90s...

 

[orkwrangler]

Trying to think of who Citadel had at the time

I think Bob Naismith joined in '84 but I've never seen his name associated with the middle earth line.

Rick Priestly wrote about some of the range in Warlock #7 but doesn't name any sculptors.

 

[Citizen Sade]

I think Bob Naismith joined in '84 but I've never seen his name associated with the middle earth line.

I have a feeling I've seen him mentioned somewhere in relationship to the BME1 Fellowship boxed set. If so, I'd guess Boromir & Strider are his work.

 

[Eric]

Can't offer any deep insight, but didn't someone recently get in touch with the Perry twins about some other models recently to ask if they sculpted them and they were very happy to answer. Might be worth making enquires that way?

 

[bobnaismith]

So I made the Boromir,Aragorn,Sauron minis as well as the deadmen of dunharrow, the Barrow wights, Knights of Dol amroth, Mouth of Sauron and the Corsairs of Umbar. If I think of any more Ill let you know!!

 

[Michael Stockin]

So I made the Boromir,Aragorn,Sauron minis as well as the deadmen of dunharrow, the Barrow wights, Knights of Dol amroth, Mouth of Sauron and the Corsairs of Umbar. If I think of any more Ill let you know!!

 

[Citizen Sade]

It was mainly the intricate detail on Aragorn & Boromir that made me think they were yours.

Thanks for dropping in.

 

[rhynn_o]

So I made the Boromir,Aragorn,Sauron minis as well as the deadmen of dunharrow, the Barrow wights, Knights of Dol amroth, Mouth of Sauron and the Corsairs of Umbar. If I think of any more Ill let you know!!

A lot of wonderful sculpts indeed! Thank you very much for dropping in!!

 

[ManicMan]

wait.. Seriously? @bobnaismith dropped in to say hi and help out? Great! Hi ya. We don't get many of the people we talk about visiting ^_^

Also very nice to know and I agree with people saying thanks!

 

[Citizen Sade]

@orkwrangler I reckon the only reason Rick Priestley didn't appear is because you didn't use his true name 😉

Who are you going to attempt to summon next?

 

[Michael Stockin]

@orkwrangler I reckon the only reason Rick Priestley didn't appear is because you didn't use his true name 😉

Who are you going to attempt to summon next?

I think maybe a member here with Bob's contact details due to business connections made him aware of the topic and that is why he came to answer.

 

[Fimm McCool]

@bobnaismith oh now you've got trouble... so many questions we can ask you!