Saturday, 4 April 2026

Aping About - pt.1



Nearly titled "Monkeying About" until I realised that none of the figures were monkeys!!

A trio of apes from Blind Beggar - many thanks to Head beggar Paul for dusting off his old storage boxes to try and find any left over stock. He emerged, cobwebs covered, with 5 apes in the end, all from his Dirty Nasty Apes Kickstarter (and a couple of fish like aliens).

I really enjoyed these figures. The chimp just seemed to look like a space chimp to me, hence the all white suit. These figures not only fit into the Critters collection but will also fit for a Judge Dredd Ape Gang.

Monday, 30 March 2026

Commando Raccoons


Up now are the Critter Commando Raccoons. I'd been putting off these for a while as they are both distinctive animals and also a bit unfamiliar to denizens of Scotland such as myself. Thank goodness for the internet image library!! Presumably highlighting their affection to rake through bins, the grenadier seems to have a tin can. I decided to "give Peas a chance"!!

The eye are wee bit tricky, but the crucial "robbers mask" markings have come quite well and I'm happy.

Monday, 16 March 2026

Little and Large

 

An odd duo for this one - a mouse and a dog. 

From a Blind Beggar Kickstarter a few years ago.  I wasn't too keen on the mouse in the raw metal, but with some paint on I really like it. Armed with a machine pistol (probably a "Mouser").

The panel on the chest of the dog reminded me too much of Darth Vader not to give him a predominantly black outfit, with his large power fist. God Vader maybe.