Tuesday 1 October 2024

Terry Pratchett - Discworld Pewter by Chaz Elliott for Clarecraft


Back in the early 90's (the earliest date stamp I can find is '93) Chaz Elliott (of Games Workshop' fame) sculpted a number of small scale miniatures for the Discworld series. I've never found a full listing and the numbering used I have no idea how I came by it! I'm assuming I found it in various gaming magazines - if you know please comment below! I started populating the Lost Minis WIKI with (poor) images back in 2010. I was using a digital camera but even though it had a macro function I really didn't know how to use it. Fortunately modern hones have pretty much saved the days for us hobbyists. The figures were originally produced in standard pewter however then as polished pieces for the giftware market. The first I picked up I vaguely remember as being sold loose (from one of the lovely little shops in the old Corn Exchange in Manchester, much missed following that IRA bomb). Later they came bagged and then I believe in small blisters.




Onto the minis. Most will need no introduction of course!

DM01 Rincewind


Wondderful detail on the hat...


DM02 Twoflower


DM03 The Librarian


DM04 The Luggage


DM05 Death


DM06 Granny Weatherwax


DM09 Carrot


DM22 Detritus


DM32 Teppic


DM34 Conina


DM35 Cut Me Own Throat Dibbler


DM42 Cohen the Barbarian


DM50 Captain Vimes (see also DM65 below)


DM51 Sergeant Colon


DM52 Corporal Nobby


DM53 Windle Poons


DM54 Mr Ixolite


DM55 Schleppel


DM56 Lupine


DM57 Death in the Kitchen


DM58 Magrat


DM59 Nanny Ogg


DM60 The Librarian with Tankard


DM61 Quoth on Skull


DM62 Death as the Hogfather


DM63 The Death of Rats


DM64 Lord Vetinari


DM65 Errol (not sure on this as I have DM50 Captain Vimes as this figure (carrying Errol) - I don't think the figure would have been coded twice?)


DM66 Mort


DM67 Albert as a Pixie


DM68 Bursar


DM69 Ridcully


DM70 Greebo


DM71 Agnes Nitt


DM72 Foul Old Ron


DM73 Casunda


DM74 Imp Y Celin


DM75 Glod


DM76 Lias Bluestone


There are four different base styles that I can find - possibly the stamped version coincided with the polished giftware marketing. 1993 and 1998 are the only dates noted.





So we need a full listing please! There are a lot of gaps although that's not unusual where releases are planned but not released. Anything not on a blue background is a figure I need - won't anybody think of this poor old addict??? 

A friend sent me an image of some catalogue / flyers, incomplete but very enticing. Looks like they were number with the DMP prefix at some point.


Micro Art Studio do a wonderful range of licensed miniatures these days - check them out over at;


Don't forget to mention I sent you... not that it ever gets me anything!

I'm aways open to trading for miniatures - I run The Little Soldier Company so can trade Noggins for lead if you so desire... give me a shout on enquiries@deartonyblair.co.uk.

Sunday 29 September 2024

Grenadier Models - Amulets of Magic

 

Not a lot known about this unfortunately. I picked these up about 10 years ago I think. Grenadier's Amulets of Magic was  produced in conjunction with "Tarheel Prods." I can't find any more information about them and have never seen any others - help!



"Symbols and sacred signs from Mythology, Ancient Civilizations, and Fantasy Legend. Produced in high quality Pewter, these amulets can be used for collecting, trading and gaming. Some pieces in each collection will be produced in limited editions and will be replaced by other designs. As each rare amulet is discontinued, we will publish it's identification and edition quantity. A secret contest has started with this collection. What will it be? What will you need to deduce the answer and win a fabulous prize? We will soon make clues known to you. Do you have all the coins needed to solve the puzzle?"




There were ten amulets in the bag, 2 each of 5 designs. Both sides are pictured below. We have no idea of the designer/sculptor.







So, if you have any ideas please leave a comment or shoot an email over to enquiries@deartonyblair.co.uk