As Reaper tends to do, I'm pretty sure it's intended to fit any wereshark you want, but specifically resembles a Rokea from Werewolf: the Apocalypse weilding a Klave, the game's special spirit endowed silver weapons, typically presented as being a short triangular blade.
Just a guess, nothing other than the fact that the visuals fit and Reaper often has "British Police Box" and other non-licensed look-alikes. And I'm sure it was in a KS, as I've only bought one set of Bones other than the Kickstarters, and I have one. It's pretty fun, for sure.
[Scene: Interior. A New York City apartment. There is a knock at the door.]
Woman: [speaking through closed door] Yes? Voice: (mumbling) Mrs. Arlsburgerhhh? Woman: Who? Voice: (mumbling) Mrs. Johannesburrrr? Woman: Who is it? Voice: [pause] Flowers. Woman: Flowers for whom? Voice: [long pause] Plumber, ma'am. Woman: I don't need a plumber. You're that clever shark, aren't you? Voice: [pause] Candygram. Woman: Candygram, my foot! You get out of here before I call the police! You're the shark, and you know it! Voice: Wait. I-I'm only a dolphin, ma'am. Woman: A dolphin? Well...okay. [opens door]
[Huge latex and foam-rubber shark head lunges through open door, chomps down on woman's head, and drags her out of the apartment, as Jaws attack music plays.]
Looks like Reaper has 8 different versions for sale in their store, some pre-painted (for a hefty charge). The one pictured above is Sharkman, 77278, $5.29. It's a Bones (plastic) mini rather than metal. reapermini.com - Reaper Miniatures :: OnlineStore
For anybody unaware, Bones material is not the old lousy brittle and hard to paint plastic from a decade ago. It's a custom formula PVC that can be reposed with hot water, is flexible enough to not break if dropped (or even hit with a hammer), can be snipped and glued, but also has sharp details.
Not everybody likes it, of course. But it has many of the positive properties of metal, with a different set of drawbacks.
Jon Wilson - Yeah. Same here. I prefer it to traditional resin for a "carry and play" figure and it is way way better than plastic. While it's not as nice as a great metal mini, the quality and sharp detail tends to be far better than the average metal minis. And they are way less expensive and easier to bend and set in place (which metal can't do, staying bendy during use).
Painting, metal still has the better surface, for sure.
Although that one's not too bad, I still prefer the Center Stage Minis wereshark (now owned by Pacesettter Games): pacesettergames.com - WereShark w/ Weapons
ReplyDeleteIs that metal or "Bones" material? And is that a dagger made from a Megalodon shark tooth? #wereshark
ReplyDeleteAs Reaper tends to do, I'm pretty sure it's intended to fit any wereshark you want, but specifically resembles a Rokea from Werewolf: the Apocalypse weilding a Klave, the game's special spirit endowed silver weapons, typically presented as being a short triangular blade.
ReplyDeleteJust a guess, nothing other than the fact that the visuals fit and Reaper often has "British Police Box" and other non-licensed look-alikes. And I'm sure it was in a KS, as I've only bought one set of Bones other than the Kickstarters, and I have one. It's pretty fun, for sure.
I wonder how the Pacesetter one and the Reaper one compare in scale....
ReplyDeleteJon: I don't have a Reaper one to compare with, sorry.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want to encounter either of them.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing a Reaper wershark about five years ago. I didn't know they were a popular monster until then.
ReplyDeleteYou can still purchase it, i saw it at the flgs yesterday (reaper)
ReplyDelete[Scene: Interior. A New York City apartment. There is a knock at the door.]
ReplyDeleteWoman: [speaking through closed door] Yes?
Voice: (mumbling) Mrs. Arlsburgerhhh?
Woman: Who?
Voice: (mumbling) Mrs. Johannesburrrr?
Woman: Who is it?
Voice: [pause] Flowers.
Woman: Flowers for whom?
Voice: [long pause] Plumber, ma'am.
Woman: I don't need a plumber. You're that clever shark, aren't you?
Voice: [pause] Candygram.
Woman: Candygram, my foot! You get out of here before I call the police! You're the shark, and you know it!
Voice: Wait. I-I'm only a dolphin, ma'am.
Woman: A dolphin? Well...okay. [opens door]
[Huge latex and foam-rubber shark head lunges through open door, chomps down on woman's head, and drags her out of the apartment, as Jaws attack music plays.]
Scott Mob I'm envisioning this scene at Boinger's room at the Green Dragon Inn.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Reaper has 8 different versions for sale in their store, some pre-painted (for a hefty charge). The one pictured above is Sharkman, 77278, $5.29. It's a Bones (plastic) mini rather than metal. reapermini.com - Reaper Miniatures :: OnlineStore
ReplyDeleteFor anybody unaware, Bones material is not the old lousy brittle and hard to paint plastic from a decade ago. It's a custom formula PVC that can be reposed with hot water, is flexible enough to not break if dropped (or even hit with a hammer), can be snipped and glued, but also has sharp details.
ReplyDeleteNot everybody likes it, of course. But it has many of the positive properties of metal, with a different set of drawbacks.
It was tricky to figure out how to paint it, being a somewhat hydrophobic material. But it does have advantages.
ReplyDeleteI still prefer metal miniatures---even to resin, much less plastic ;)
ReplyDeleteJon Wilson - Yeah. Same here. I prefer it to traditional resin for a "carry and play" figure and it is way way better than plastic. While it's not as nice as a great metal mini, the quality and sharp detail tends to be far better than the average metal minis. And they are way less expensive and easier to bend and set in place (which metal can't do, staying bendy during use).
ReplyDeletePainting, metal still has the better surface, for sure.