Well, I have been thinking of what to offer as a prize for my 250,000 views of the blog competition. Some people paint a figure as a prize but I can't imagine anyone would want one of my blotchy efforts, especially when many people who follow this blog can really paint.
Anyway, given the proximity to Salute, I have decided to offer one of the official Salute figures as an (unpainted) prize. These sit around in their little bags for years afterwards and I never paint them so it's much better to send one to someone who really wants one (perhaps because they couldn't get to Salute). Oh and because many of you will have most of these figures, as another option I am including the War and Conquest rules free figure which is a representation of the figure on the cover of the rule book.
I will offer the winner (I'm not doing second and third prizes because I don't expect many entries) their choice of the figures I have available.
So, lets look at the potential prizes. All the pictures are illustrative only, my figures are still bagged and unpainted.
Salute 2006 Arthur and Mordred sculpted by Mark Copplestone
Salute 2007 Glorfindel and Lord of the Nazgul from Mithril Miniatures Lord of the Rings range.
Salute 2007 Glorfindel and Lord of the Nazgul from Mithril Miniatures Lord of the Rings range.
Salute 2010 a Black Scorpion girl and Robot figure sculpted by Adam Clarke
Salute 2012 A Mayan chief sculpted by Jacques-Alexandre Gillois of Miniature Studio.
Salute 2013 A plastic Jason (of the Argonauts) figure from Renedra sculpted by Steve May.
Salute 2014 D-Day Colin Maud figure based on the film The Longest Day by Michael Perry.
War and Conquest figure.
All you have to do is post a message to this blog entry and say which figure you would like if you win. The names will go into a hat on and will be drawn by my glamorous assistant. Actually, I don't have a glamorous assistant. Charlotte will have gone back to Edinburgh by then so you will have to make do with the Old Bat.
The draw will be made on May 4th, Star Wars Day (and Charlotte's birthday), which will just give me time to post it before I disappear to South America. Oh, and it doesn't matter where you live. I will send it anywhere in the world.
Tell your friends, but you have to be a follower of the blog! There will be another prize when I hit 150 followers!
Salute 2013 A plastic Jason (of the Argonauts) figure from Renedra sculpted by Steve May.
Salute 2014 D-Day Colin Maud figure based on the film The Longest Day by Michael Perry.
War and Conquest figure.
All you have to do is post a message to this blog entry and say which figure you would like if you win. The names will go into a hat on and will be drawn by my glamorous assistant. Actually, I don't have a glamorous assistant. Charlotte will have gone back to Edinburgh by then so you will have to make do with the Old Bat.
The draw will be made on May 4th, Star Wars Day (and Charlotte's birthday), which will just give me time to post it before I disappear to South America. Oh, and it doesn't matter where you live. I will send it anywhere in the world.
Tell your friends, but you have to be a follower of the blog! There will be another prize when I hit 150 followers!
So many goodies to choose from, but I think I'll put my name down for 2006. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'll tip my hat in the ring for the 2007 Salute freebie is that's OK
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the success of your blog! Were I the lucky winner, then the 2006 figures would work best for me. Otherwise, good luck to all and best regards to you.
ReplyDelete2010 clompy robot of death for me please! And congrats on the hits!!
ReplyDeleteFez
Having never attended I'd love the Salute 2013 (plastic Jason) figure please.
ReplyDeleteCongrat's again! Please put me down for this years one!
ReplyDelete2006 Glorfindel and the Nazgul. And congratulations, you have an amusing blog.
ReplyDeleteJohn
Huge congratulations, Legatus! Put me down for 2006, please.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! My own competition for a paltry (compared to yours) 10,000 hits and 100 posts ends today. Hopefully I'll be able to keep going to the levels your at now! I'd be interested in the 2014 figure, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe Salute 2007 figure, never got that one and of course congrats!
ReplyDelete2010 for me - have to enter as May 4th is my birthday as well!
ReplyDeleteMike
I noticed that for some reason I wasn't following your blog but I have been visiting it for a while now along with your other blogs. Congratulations on the milestone! I would also like to enter the give-away for the Mayan chief.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Hedlius Legatus, Ave!
ReplyDeleteThe Imperator's friends have sent a warning - a man of your popularity may be seen as a threat! Imagine being sent permanently to the Falkland Islands. Or worse to Newark, New Jersey as your next posting.... At least you might still have access to the Internet although crweating your blog on a wax tablet might be a bit difficult.
In any case, Colin Maud has been a hero of mine and if my nomen should be withdrawn by the Domina of your manor it wold be a fine addition to my D-day force.
Lastly, three hobby related things. First, your completion of the Roman galley was superb. Great color and vibrancy! Second, please remember that the Alamo has a slightly pinkish tone to the adobe. Legend has it that the original friars insisted that the Indian laborers and Spanish soldiers mix a bit of lamb's blood with the mud as they were doing the original construction. Finally you would not go wrong in using some of the sombrero wearing figures from the Foundry - the ones with muskets - for some of themost recently raised troops that had to march north from Mexico with Santa Ana. From what I have been able to gather, they wore their white and tan peon clothing with a poncho for warmth and a sombrero for their head over. Not all of the Foundry figures in the packs would be useful but some might provide a nice touch of variety.
Gerardus Magnus
Archbishop Emeritus
Ooh , the latest one for me, 2014. Congrats on the hits.
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say congratulations on the page views. As we don't know one another, it feel it would be bad form to ask for anything.
ReplyDeletePS. You don't appear to have a follower button on your blog.
The followers button is on the left underneath my profile. If you follow you can go into the draw. I have certainly looked at your blog!
DeleteFor some reason, on my computer, I can only see the word Follower, but there is nothing underneath that. I've come back a few times to see if it will sort itself out, but it hasn't. Anyway, in the meantimes, I'll put your blog on my blogroll, so I can at least read you when you post.
DeleteCongratulations on hitting the milestone, it's well deserved. Count me in for the Colin Maud miniature from this years Salute, I couldn't make it to the show this year and missed out on this great figure.
ReplyDeleteHello Legatus,
ReplyDeleteIf I win, may I have the 2006 figure, please?
Malc
Hi there, I'd love a chance to win Jason.
ReplyDeleteWell done that man - comes from having a good blog.
ReplyDeleteIf I won your draw could I please go for the 2014 figure - Iwas at Salute but arrived just after the bags and figures ran out.
Cheers
Hello Legatus , if I win I would like the Salute 2012 minitature.Congrats for the hits.
ReplyDeleteSpyros
Hail Legatus congratulations on your conquest of the blogosphere. If the Imperator gives you a choice choose the Falkland Islands I've seen a great deal of Newark. Truth be told all of these Salute miniatures look wonderful but should I win please send me 2007.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on hits sir! Salute 2006 Arthur and Mordred sculpted by Mark Copplestone for me please.
ReplyDeleteHi Legatus - let me join a chorus of well wishes and congratulate you on an excellent blog with a wonderful array of figures, tales and vixens! 2014 figure if I am a lucky chap...which I generally am not!
ReplyDeleteThanks again.
Well done Legatus, always wonderful reading and viewing here. (You need not put me in the draw, none of the really mactch my current interests.). Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching the 250,000, well deserved for an entertaining, informative and inspirational visit (thanks to your blog I have a lot of Sudan figures and use TSATF rules, always great fun). Mordred and Arthur please, if I win, my 11 year old son and I can paint one each for a planned DUX campaign.
ReplyDeleteThank You...Mark J....sorry don't have a profile so always put anonymous !
I stopped by. 250k is a big number and your blog deserve it.
ReplyDeleteif in any luck, I am drawn from the hat, I would go for the Salute 2014 mini.
How splendid, the 2012 Mayan chief would be my choice.
ReplyDeleteWell done always a pleasure to visit here to see who you are currently appreciating!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your achievement, my dear Legatus, 'tis a splendid blog indeed. I would be quite delighted to have the Nazgul/Glorfindel set, if so favoured by fortune.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Michael
Sorry, I can't tell is this went through last time or not, but if it didn't, congrats on your achievement and thanks for this generous contest. The Nazgul/Glorfindel would be my choice, pls.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Michael
Great blog, always good for my morale. 2006 for me if I were lucky enough to pop out of the hat
ReplyDeleteWell done on the 250,000 views. It's always nice to know people are reading the writing you've put in and sharing thoughts!
ReplyDeleteWell since you've set a competition it'll be rude not to enter. My selection is Salute 2013 A plastic Jason (of the Argonauts) figure from Renedra sculpted by Steve May.
Good gesture to your followers!
Well done on the 250k!! Please put me down for the War & Conquest figure.
ReplyDeleteWell done sir! 2014 if that's all right.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the 250k and a wonderful blog you have too. Put me down for 2010 the Robot, please
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