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As for plans and future releases I only know that The Man at the moment is busy with "something special".

Having talked with Mr. Corless at MFCA (a big show/painting competition in Delaware) this year, I can attest to his continued passion for Mithril.  (I also learned how he met the man and stuff.)  At the last three shows I'd been to (MFCA, Chicago, MFCA), I usually see one other Mithril per show (not counting mine), but in the Manufacturer line of the registration they leave it blank or put a question mark.  They don't even remember what brand they are. 

I'm wondering how much the folks at Mithril keep an eye on newest developments in minis.  One thing I know: sometimes the box art alone sells a figure.  The standard in painting of minis has changed dramatically even in just the years I have been painting.  Large, traditionally historical painting competitions are beginning to take fantasy subjects seriously.  I hope the people at Mithril peruse coolminiornot now and again.  Some of the minis are mind blowingly good.  (I really do hate to say it, because I don't want to be mean, but the painters at Mithril don't cut it anymore.  They are on the right track by using that one guy's minis...Fahey?  What's his name?  They need well painted examples for each figure.)  There are so many small manufacturers, but there are only two officially licensed LOTR mini companies.  They need to use this to their advantage.  Just having some kind of presence at shows like Salute and Historicon would be helpful too.

It is to Mithril's advantage to sell their minis from their website.  That way they maximize the profit for each mini.  If they are sold in stores, they have to be sold wholesale to the store owner.  This may explain their lack of marketing to stores.  Still, they can't just expect people to visit the site on their own.  It need not cost a lot in advertising to be a presence.  Linking Mithril and PA would certainly be a start...it's the same company!  More people have heard of PA than Mithril.

One thing that's bugged me a bit (and this is a little off track).  When I painted the Dol Amroth knights, I completely removed the primer.  It is so thick that detail is being hidden (plus, in that case it was already flaking off...that doesn't make for good painting).  They need to go lighter on the primer so the man's hard work can show through better.  That or make unprimered figures available also.  On a happier note.  I really appreciate how nice the casting generally are (they don't overuse a mould) and how well parts fit, especially compared other companies.

Now I'm rambling, so I'll shut up... 

Last edited by Wendy (Sat, Jun6 2009 12:49pm)

Agree with both of you re the Mithril primer - it absolutely floods the fine detail, especially mail armour! I find it a real pain; and for the record I don't prime my figures at all - never have - but then that's one of the advantages of using enamels.

Of course I was referring to that, Master Erchamion, and I really felt happy reading that, as you might imagine. It is about something special that was introduced with the GFM. Huoommm .... one figure for 12 months ..... rhuooommmm ... though I am aware that this puts more workload on The Man's list ... so if he cannot find the time, I wouldn't be sad about it .... rhuoommm ... it's just my way of trying to stick to some Mithril-traditions, such as the Christmas figures, you know ... huooommmm ... though .... considering ... such a figure mustn't necessarily be for free, methinks ... hom

huoommmrhuoommm ... that's good to know, Master Gildor ... huom ... and let me add that I also share your respect about certain matters you just explained to Master Rita.de ... ... huom

Ahhh ... that good old "repetito non placet" ... rhuoommm ... don't mind, Master Rita.de ... once you grow old as me you won't mind ... rhuoooooommm .. hom hom hom