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Post by terry37 on Jun 20, 2019 18:33:45 GMT
I am looking at a uniquely different 15 MM HOTT army – an Amazon army. Now I know the first thought that comes to your mind is – “there’s nothing new about that!!! But it is not the typical Amazon army we all normally think of with scantily dressed babes with bows and swords, but a more modern approach. OK, if you’re read this far then you might find this interesting. The Amazon army I want to do is based on book, movie and TV femme fatales, and especially those who are less politically correct and probably even a little/a lot dysfunctional. Here is my first blush approach. My idea is to have one figure per base/element, and categorized by their persona, characteristic or strength as depicted in the media. 2 x Blade – Michonne from Walking Dead, The Bride from Kill Bill 3 x Shooter – Katniss Everdeen from Hunger Games, Carol from The Walking Dead, Ellen from Quick and the Dead 1 x Warband – Jessica Jones from Jessica Jones 1 x Magician – Lucy from Lucy 1 x Rider – Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 1 x Hero – Wonder Woman from Wonder Woman 1 x Flyer – Supergirl from Supergirl 1 x  – Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road Stronghold - ?? These are the ladies that come to mind and would be fun to create and paint. So, I am looking for possible figures and welcome any suggestions. I am also needing a 15 MM motorcycle, but not a big hog like a Harley Davidson. But the type that Lisbeth rides. I am also struggling with exactly how to play Furiosa, so would appreciate thoughts there, as well as thoughts on those I have listed – i.re. do I have them as the right type of element? Thanks and any help or comments is appreciated. Terry |
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Post by stevie on Jun 21, 2019 9:37:13 GMT
I must be a bit isolated from modern social culture Terry, as the only names I recognise from your list are Lucy, Wonder Woman and Supergirl. Nonetheless, have you considered Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) from the Alien films as a Lurker? (Furiosa from Mad Max could also suitable for this role) As for a Stronghold...maybe a crumbling half-buried ancient building? That might fit with the Walking Dead, Hunger Games, Wonder Woman, and Mad Max themes. Some Helpful Downloads can be found here: fanaticus-dba.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Reference_sheets_and_epitomes
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Post by stevie on Jun 21, 2019 10:32:54 GMT
Actually, come to think about it, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) might be better portrayed as a Sneaker. (Although only a plucky ordinary human, she did defeat those nasty Aliens...and proved to be hard to kill)And Supergirl’s powers make her almost god-like, and far more powerful than a mere Flyer. (Why is her appearance random?...why, she’s always zooming off somewhere saving the world...)  Some Helpful Downloads can be found here: fanaticus-dba.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Reference_sheets_and_epitomes
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Post by terry37 on Jun 21, 2019 15:17:28 GMT
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Post by stevie on Jun 21, 2019 17:31:07 GMT
...then there’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer (either the film or TV character)...a good fighter, as a Blade. And Lucy Lawless as Xena the Warrior Princess...another good fighter, but as a Warband this time. Supergirl could also be a Dragon... ...after all, I don’t know what she’s like to live with.  And thanks for the links. There’s a load of old crap on telly tonight (again!), so they’ll give me something to watch. Some Helpful Downloads can be found here: fanaticus-dba.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Reference_sheets_and_epitomes
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Post by terry37 on Jun 21, 2019 22:13:04 GMT
Stevie,
I think you will enjoy most of those movies, although I like them all. My favorite femme fatal is of course Lisbeth of the Girl With he dragon Tattoo stories. She is so anti-social and yet good at her trade, fearless, and her looks make for a great looking figure. I do recommend the recent American made movies over the Swedish ones as they seem to do the stoy more justice. Sadly, the stories theme is awful and sad, but Lisbeth is still very cool.
Jessica Jones is a series on Netflix, and very closely seems to mirror Lisbeth in the main character although Jessica is a PI and not a brilliant hacker.
Ellen is just plain awesome in Quick and the Dead. Keep in mind, there are two movies by that name so you will want to one staring Sharon Stone. She play Ellen.
I have thought about both Xena and Red Sonia, but they are farther back in time than I am wanting to go. I'm trying to keep it more modern, save for Ellen, being from the old west.
if you watch any the movies/stories, etc, let me know what you think.
Terry
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Post by stevie on Jun 21, 2019 22:52:33 GMT
If you want something more modern, how about Mila Jovovich from the Resident Evil films. (Especially after her look in The Fifth Element...oooo yes!)And Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn from the film Suicide Squad. And as a Knight or Behemoth element there is always Lori Petty as Tank Girl. And how can we forget the Mindy McCready character known as Hit-Girl from Kick Ass films. (Now THERE is a Blade fighter...even if she is only about 10 or 12 years old!)Hmmm...I think I’ll stop posting on this subject, in case people think I’m a bit of a perv...  Some Helpful Downloads can be found here: fanaticus-dba.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Reference_sheets_and_epitomes
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Post by terry37 on Jun 22, 2019 21:33:07 GMT
Stevie, Great some more femme fatals to consider. Mila Jovovich is a good one, as are Hit-Girl and the tank from Tank Girl. Was not aware of Hit-Girl so need to do some research on how to play her, but might be an easy conversion to make her. I gather she is young, not an adult, so should be a smaller figure? Was already considering Tank Girl as I have a spare M% I can convert. Probably won't have her, just the tank.i
Thanks for the additional thoughts,
Terry
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Post by stevie on Jun 22, 2019 22:42:27 GMT
You could have Tank Girl (Lori Petty) sitting on top of the tank turret with her legs astride the gun barrel... ...a female rider figure without her horse might do the trick... ...or if a suitable figure is hard to find maybe just have her standing on the engine cover behind the turret. Here’s one of many links to Hit-Girl with picture: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hit-Girl(I’d have her as a Blade...and you must see the film Kick-Ass...although the sequel Kick-Ass2 was disappointing)Oh...and what about Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity from The Matrix? (I think you’ve given me a new hobby... )Some Helpful Downloads can be found here: fanaticus-dba.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Reference_sheets_and_epitomes
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Post by Antigonos on Jun 23, 2019 8:55:26 GMT
Stronghold has to be as corny as possible - a beauty parlour for example, or a pavement cafe |
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Post by Baldie on Jun 23, 2019 9:08:07 GMT
Ellen Brody killed a shark.
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Post by stevie on Jun 23, 2019 10:47:22 GMT
I do like the idea of a beauty parlour as a stronghold Antigonos. I’m now thinking of ‘abilities’ for Terry. Sneaker = still think Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) from Alien/Aliens would fit this role. (someone in grey coveralls carrying a flamethrower?) Lurker = how about Laura Croft from Tomb Raider? (someone who pops up unexpectedly in various bits of bad going terrain) Cleric = maybe Susan Storm from the Fantastic Four? (her force field ability negates magical/super-power attacks?) Magician = I can’t think of anyone better than Lucy. (Sabrina the Teenage Witch is probably not tough enough) But I can’t think of anyone for Paladin, Artillery, Flyer, Spears, or even Riders or Beasts. (Batgirl on a motorcycle as a Rider or Knight perhaps?) Some Helpful Downloads can be found here: fanaticus-dba.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Reference_sheets_and_epitomes
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Post by terry37 on Jun 23, 2019 18:03:28 GMT
Hmm, a beauty parlor - interesting? Stevie, I already have Supergirl as a Flier, but Ripley as a Sneaker is certainly do-able. Yeah, love Lucy as a Magician, and dressed in the faded jeans and white tee shirt. I am really trying to avoid too many, if not all of the comic book heroes though, just because I'm not really a fan of them - save Jessica Jones. But then that's because she is so similar to Lisberth Slander. I'd really like to find another femme fatal for a Hero that Wonder Woman, so that would be a big need. Definitely adding Tank Girl in her tank as a Behemoth. I'm doing Lisbeth as a Rider, because she rode a motorcycle, and beyond excellent hacking and research skills doesn't really have any combat talent other than a taser. But she is a must because she is the one who started it all, along with Ellen. I suppose I could do Amelia Earhart as a Flier instead of Supergirl, but like having a figure instead of a plane for eh Flier. Really appreciate your help with all of this! Terry |
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