Annerios' Custom Units

[Erasmas]

I need to get a better fine-point brush to do detail!
What number do you use for stuff like his tattoo?

Your customs really are something to aspire towards, Annerios!
Job well done!!!

I'm glad you like them. I got a chance to look at your thread and you have some great stuff in there. I like what you did with the elephant. I've been holding off to see what Hasbro does about a war elephant. If we don't get one this year, I'll have to pick up one of those. It rocks with the dark color scheme and red paint.

I did the tattoo with an Armory red sable 10/0 brush.
I have a 5/0 that I use to dot the eyes, but the 10/0 works better for lines.

If you want to see more figures, check out this thread where I keep the figures I make for other people's custom cards, etc:
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=336&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

I've been getting more time to paint, so I should be adding more stuff to both threads soon.

Thanks! Yeah, that elephant started off brown and it just didn't look quite right to me. So I did the gray repaint and then the red spaces with the black symbols in them. The ones on his face are straight lifted from the LotR: The Return of the King movie. Once he's finished, he will bare a much stronger resemblance to the oliphants from there (i.e. spikes, ropes, and a multi-leveled platform for archers on his back). Remaking his tusks as longer versions is proving a bit tough so far. We shall see. Thanks again though!

[Annerios]

EHy annerios, where can I pick up one of those Preditor sets to use with your customs? They look awsome! :D

They should be available at your local gaming stores that carry Heroclix and Horrorclix figures.

I got mine from e-Bay at a cheaper price than the local stores.

Don't hesitate to buy them; they are really detailed and look great next to the HS figures.

[Bach]

Annerios is officially god of customs. Those are amazing, man!


Keep up the good work :wink:

[Jonathan]

Arashikage! Nice find, Hextr1p! Man, I was impressed before...

[outlaw_fan_7_8]

great work. they all look great.

[MadNik]

Oh, my gosh... :shock:
After seeing your Scorpion Custom... you are my hero.
p.s. is that the Kraken in one of your photos? lol

[Cleon]

I love the baseball furies for customs! Since I'm a big warriors fan, that's by far my favorite custom just because it's from the warriors. I even have it as my backround for my computer. :D. Anyways, GREAT customs!

[Annerios]

I love the baseball furies for customs! Since I'm a big warriors fan, that's by far my favorite custom just because it's from the warriors. I even have it as my backround for my computer. :D. Anyways, GREAT customs!

Respect the Warriors!

I have just gotten off a Warriors binge. I recently finished the Xbox game, which was freakin' amazing and watched the movie for like the 30th time. :lol:

I got my hands on some of those baseball figures and have been saving images of different face paint schemes. I have enough figures to make two common squads of 4. They are going to be the Vydar equivalent to orcs.

I need to figure out a way to make that Furies symbol for the back of their shirts, because there is no way I am painting that by hand 8 times!

I'll post the photos when I get them done. Too many projects, too little time.

[Annerios]

Here are some troops for Aquilla:

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Annerios/ForestSwarmlingsCard.PNG

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Annerios/HiveWarriorCardrev2.png

I just transferred my insect cards to the new general. They have defected! :P

[SoulfulKillingMachine]

The jungle swarmlings seem overpriced to me. Maybe they should have a fourth figure, or 2 defense and Stealth Dodge.

[hextr1p]

I just transferred my insect cards to the new general. They have defected!
:lol:

Fitting, though. Cool that you transitioned the cards over to the new general. Keeps them current, as well as helps to somewhat quench the thirst of the folks yearning for Acquilla's army to be rounded out right from the start of his/her introduction. :D

Also, which figs from the MK line did you use for the Swarmlings?

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

I love the baseball furies for customs! Since I'm a big warriors fan, that's by far my favorite custom just because it's from the warriors. I even have it as my backround for my computer. :D. Anyways, GREAT customs!

Respect the Warriors!

I have just gotten off a Warriors binge. I recently finished the Xbox game, which was freakin' amazing and watched the movie for like the 30th time. :lol:

I got my hands on some of those baseball figures and have been saving images of different face paint schemes. I have enough figures to make two common squads of 4. They are going to be the Vydar equivalent to orcs.

I need to figure out a way to make that Furies symbol for the back of their shirts, because there is no way I am painting that by hand 8 times!

I'll post the photos when I get them done. Too many projects, too little time.

:pray:
I'm putting in an order for as many common squads as you can make for me!
:P
The Furies have always been one of my favorite Annerios customs.


The jungle swarmlings seem overpriced to me. Maybe they should have a fourth figure, or 2 defense and Stealth Dodge.
I love their ability and purpose.
Such a great idea and I've got about nine or ten of these figures to use with this card!
I'm debating the price as well.
If anything, perhaps Stealth Flying might make the price tag seem worthy?

I think the Swarmlings are fantastic, Annerios.

[Annerios]

I just transferred my insect cards to the new general. They have defected!
:lol:

Fitting, though. Cool that you transitioned the cards over to the new general. Keeps them current, as well as helps to somewhat quench the thirst of the folks yearning for Acquilla's army to be rounded out right from the start of his/her introduction. :D

Also, which figs from the MK line did you use for the Swarmlings?

Yeah, it will make it more fun to use the new dragonfly and spiders with these guys.

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/images/figures/Rotating/MKOM/MKOM_016.jpg

The MK figure is a Swarmling from the Omens set. They are quite cheap and very nicely done (they have translucent wings).


The jungle swarmlings seem overpriced to me. Maybe they should have a fourth figure, or 2 defense and Stealth Dodge.

They are a very potent squad with a massive drawback. Hasbro has not put out something comparable, so the points are very difficult to assign. The points have gone back and forth based on suggestions and analysis from members here and playtesting.

Keep in mind that because they fly, they almost always have 2 defense anyway. They also often have 7 attack! They are fast and are devastating if they attack first. In playtests they have taken out figures worth far more than their points with ease in one turn. Figures like the Samurai and gladiators are particularly susceptible to getting trashed by them. If your opponent gets initiative and manages to get close to the starting zone (with the AE, for example), they could be wiped out easily, so it is a gamble.

I thought about stealth flying, but that may make them even more fearsome. Their lack of ability to disengage reflects their attack fierceness and determination to destroy their opponent no matter what.

They are a hard sell unit for players because even when they succeed, they die. :twisted:

[brickman1444]

Where did you get the Aquilla blank? Could you post it?

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

I just transferred my insect cards to the new general. They have defected!
:lol:

Fitting, though. Cool that you transitioned the cards over to the new general. Keeps them current, as well as helps to somewhat quench the thirst of the folks yearning for Acquilla's army to be rounded out right from the start of his/her introduction. :D

Also, which figs from the MK line did you use for the Swarmlings?

Yeah, it will make it more fun to use the new dragonfly and spiders with these guys.

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/images/figures/Rotating/MKOM/MKOM_016.jpg

The MK figure is a Swarmling from the Omens set. They are quite cheap and very nicely done (they have translucent wings).


The jungle swarmlings seem overpriced to me. Maybe they should have a fourth figure, or 2 defense and Stealth Dodge.

They are a very potent squad with a massive drawback. Hasbro has not put out something comparable, so the points are very difficult to assign. The points have gone back and forth based on suggestions and analysis from members here and playtesting.

Keep in mind that because they fly, they almost always have 2 defense anyway. They also often have 7 attack! They are fast and are devastating if they attack first. In playtests they have taken out figures worth far more than their points with ease in one turn. Figures like the Samurai and gladiators are particularly susceptible to getting trashed by them. If your opponent gets initiative and manages to get close to the starting zone (with the AE, for example), they could be wiped out easily, so it is a gamble.

I thought about stealth flying, but that may make them even more fearsome. Their lack of ability to disengage reflects their attack fierceness and determination to destroy their opponent no matter what.

They are a hard sell unit for players because even when they succeed, they die. :twisted:
You've playtested them and have good evidence they can be worth their price. Nicely done.
I've gotta try a squad or two.
These giant wasps may see me re-introducing customs back in our games.

[hextr1p]

Tossing in my suggestion to the Swarmlings, I like the ideas SKM and HeH mentioned above. Taking from each of their suggestions, I'd add a fourth Swarmling, and give them 'Stealth Flying'. The 6 Attack does make them heavy hitters. But the 1 Defense is their bane. Especially against ranged units.

To further build on the 'swarm' theme, I might even give them a 'Scatter' like ability.

[SoulfulKillingMachine]

I didn't expect you to post so soon, and I agree with the evidence, but here's what I would have said:

By their very nature, the swarmlings can only kill a fixed number of figures regardless of strategy or luck. The loss of one swarmling is a much more tangible weakness than, for example, the loss of one viper. I suggest designing them as the anti-viper: a kamikaze squad that attacks once and is hard to intercept.

Playtesting negates all doubt, though.

[Annerios]

You've playtested them and have good evidence they can be worth their price. Nicely done.
I've gotta try a squad or two.
These giant wasps may see me re-introducing customs back in our games.

I'd love to get some feedback on them if you get a chance to try them.

I think of all of the units I've created this is one where I just have not been able to come to any point cost that seems right. It always seems too high or too low and every person I speak to has a different opinion!

[hextr1p]

It always seems too high or too low and every person I speak to has a different opinion!
I posted my thoughts in haste, not reading first your explanation for their current stats and abilities. My thoughts were based on unplayed presumptions. Reading your above post, I can see how they can be devestating, and I hope to give this squad a try in the future so the suggestions I make will be a little more educated. :D

Still an awesome looking squad, as is.

[Annerios]

It always seems too high or too low and every person I speak to has a different opinion!
I posted my thoughts in haste, not reading first your explanation for their current stats and abilities. My thoughts were based on unplayed presumptions. Reading your above post, I can see how they can be devestating, and I hope to give this squad a try in the future so the suggestions I make will be a little more educated. :D

Still an awesome looking squad, as is.

Well, Justjohn looked at them a while back and he reminded me of that stat boost that you often forget, especially when you test on boards with little elevation. When you see the possibility of 3 attacks of 7 in one turn, that is a little scary.

It seems silly that what is really such a straight-forward unit should be so troublesome to get right! These guys have been around since before Wave 6, so it may be a good time to compare and contrast with all of the units that have come out since. Maybe the new figure stats I hope we'll see this week will help too.

One funny thing that I came across in playtesting is that the ninja confound the swarmlings. They can avoid their attacks and rush in the next turn and wipe them out. Izamu should be effective too.

[Annerios]

Where did you get the Aquilla blank? Could you post it?

I made it for HCC from the card image Cupid posted. It is not a great clean up job (since that blasted Woo has text jam packed all over the card), but I think it is ok until I can get a card image with less text on it.

Send me a PM with your e-mail and I'll send you a .bmp image of it.

[Annerios]

I didn't expect you to post so soon, and I agree with the evidence, but here's what I would have said:

By their very nature, the swarmlings can only kill a fixed number of figures regardless of strategy or luck. The loss of one swarmling is a much more tangible weakness than, for example, the loss of one viper. I suggest designing them as the anti-viper: a kamikaze squad that attacks once and is hard to intercept.

Playtesting negates all doubt, though.

Next time I try these out, I'll use them with stealth flying to see how it affects things.

I have an insects vs the superheroes urban map in mind! :twisted:

[cyberia]

Where did you get the Aquilla blank? Could you post it?

I hope not to offend or step on any toes, but I took the Swarmling card, cleaned it up, and posted it here. (http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=345912)

Many thanks to Cupid for finding a flat scan instead of all those darned perspective shots, and thanks to Annerios for putting it here for me to stumble across :thumbsup:

[Zeus Jupiter]

Dude you have inspired me. My computer sux and I have no printer, but will find a way print out army cards if it kills me! Apparently making figures is the easy part if all you have to do is butcher other miniatures and Frankenstein them back together on a Heroscape base.

[Roland]

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Annerios/Roland_Rev1.jpg
http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Annerios/Roland_Figure.JPG

From Stephen King's Dark Tower novels.


I was wondering what figure did you use for Roland? I have been working on a custom for him, but have not been able to find a suitable figure.

[Annerios]

I was wondering what figure did you use for Roland? I have been working on a custom for him, but have not been able to find a suitable figure.

There really were no suitable figures back when I made him. I created him using parts from a Punisher Heroclix figure and spare parts from the Heroscape cowboys. The paint scheme came from the Michael Whelan paintings. I'll have to post a better photo of him. I got a new camera that takes better Macro images since that photo was taken.


Since then, though, a company named Black Scorpion has put out some really nice western figures. You may find something there that can be painted to look appropriate:

http://www.blackscorpionminiatures.com/range.asp?the_range=TOMB

I'm pretty sure I saw a couple of figures in there that would be great for Eldred Jonas.

[Roland]

I found some great ones for Roland, Jake, and Eddie, as well as the Walking Dude, and a few others thanks a lot for the help!

[Annerios]

Here are some new shots of Roland of Gilead, The Gunslinger:

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_The_Gunslinger_%281%29.JPG

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/The_Gunslinger.jpg
Roland meets up with some tough cowboys.

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/The_Gunslinger_%282%29.JPG
The Gunslinger vs the Slow Mutants.

[silverstoner]

Nice job on your customs! I really like what you did with the Swarmlings card. Little touches around the border really separate it from others. El Ciego's movement idea is also great. I had thought of something similar on one of my old ones, but never as cool and thought out.

Its good to see people are still putting out good customs. Keep it up!

[guy_ladouche]

Annerios those customs are fantastic! I'm new to Heroscape (and miniature gaming in general) and I love these custom figures. However, I'm DYING to know about one in particular.

Where in the world did you find someone to represent Prisoner KSC2-203?! :shock: "Versus" is one of my all time favorite movies, and I flipped when I saw your mini of it.

Where did you come across it?

[skyknight]

Here are some new shots of Roland of Gilead, The Gunslinger:

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_The_Gunslinger_%281%29.JPG

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/The_Gunslinger.jpg
Roland meets up with some tough cowboys.

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/The_Gunslinger_%282%29.JPG
The Gunslinger vs the Slow Mutants.I still love that Roland fig...he is my one my all time favorite characters.

[Annerios]

Annerios those customs are fantastic! I'm new to Heroscape (and miniature gaming in general) and I love these custom figures. However, I'm DYING to know about one in particular.

Where in the world did you find someone to represent Prisoner KSC2-203?! :shock: "Versus" is one of my all time favorite movies, and I flipped when I saw your mini of it.

Where did you come across it?

Thanks!

In a sense, you have the figure. It is a conversion of the Agent Carr figure in the HS master set. He was made from various HS figure parts and some putty.

I'm glad to see someone else who knows the character. I also have a figure for "The Man", his antagonist in the movie. Those two are intertwined, so it seems fitting. He is not completely painted yet, though.

[Annerios]

I still love that Roland fig...he is my one my all time favorite characters.

Thankee, sai.

I am reading Marvel's The Gunslinger Born set right now and it is great to revisit that character. If you have not picked up the comics, don't miss them. There is some great stuff in there.

Also, you are in for a treat at the beginning of The Mist, if you have not seen that movie yet.

[guy_ladouche]

It is a conversion of the Agent Carr figure in the HS master set. He was made from various HS figure parts and some putty.

I'm glad to see someone else who knows the character. I also have a figure for "The Man", his antagonist in the movie. Those two are intertwined, so it seems fitting. He is not completely painted yet, though.

I figured as much. I'm completely new to HS (and miniature gaming in general), so this bit of modding is WAY out of my league. I have yet to mod even a single figure.

You did a great job with him, especially the bloody side of the face. Perfect. Any chance you'd take an order for another one?

I can't wait to see "The Man". :D As for knowing the characters, absolutely. "Versus" is a personal favorite popcorn movie of mine; what's not to love about it?

On an unrelated note, rumor has it "Versus 2" is in production. Kitamura-san was at a con I attended this past summer and spoke of the sequel, as well as the possible "american-ized" version of Versus (god help us.)

[Annerios]

Any chance you'd take an order for another one? Unfortunately, I don't have the time to work on figures right now.

I can't wait to see "The Man". :D As for knowing the characters, absolutely. "Versus" is a personal favorite popcorn movie of mine; what's not to love about it?

I have to revisit the figure design, as the figure I found that is dressed just like the character does not have the most dynamic pose.

On an unrelated note, rumor has it "Versus 2" is in production. Kitamura-san was at a con I attended this past summer and spoke of the sequel, as well as the possible "american-ized" version of Versus (god help us.)

I keep reading about a sequel and hope it happens. I know Kitamura was/is working on Clive Barker's The Midnight Meat Train (a very memorable short story) and that is coming out soon. I hope the sequel has a bigger budget and that he has the freedom to make it as he wishes.

[guy_ladouche]

Last little bit about movies and then I'll let this post get back on topic.

I literally just saw the trailer for "Midnight Meat Train" yesterday (http://media.movies.ign.com/media/953/953258/vids_1.html). I'm a HUGE Barker fan and was actually surprised when I saw this being made into a movie; not one I would have anticipated.

As for Versus II, last I heard it was supposed to start production in 2008. Now, whether or not that happens is anyone's guess.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/The_Gunslinger_%282%29.JPG
Your Roland looks rocking!

[Rocktroll]

These customs are just awesome

Where did you get the snake eyes figure? Did you make him?

[robopesant]

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/The_Gunslinger_%282%29.JPG
Your Roland looks rocking!Where did you get that tree?

[Onacara]

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/The_Gunslinger_%282%29.JPG
Your Roland looks rocking!Where did you get that tree?


More importantly oes the base fit in the corner of 3 hexes so you do not need to lose the space to land on?

[Izner]

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Annerios/HS_Zombie_Horde.JPG

^What is that boney looking creature with the red claws?

[Annerios]

So many questions. . .


Where did you get the snake eyes figure? Did you make him?

Custom made from a Deadpool Heroclix figure. I made three variations (which various people that hang around this site have). I do hope eventually Hasbro will make a G.I. Joe version of 'scape.

Where did you get that tree?

From an old Weapons and Warriors board game. Those trees have been used in my wargames and RPG's more than probably any other accessory ever. They are indestructible, I tell you! Indestructible! :P

More importantly does the base fit in the corner of 3 hexes so you do not need to lose the space to land on?

It might, but that one is affixed straight to the center of the hex. I don't mind if it blocks a space.

^What is that boney looking creature with the red claws?

It is a Mage Knight figure that I use for a custom named Rhastghoul the Abomination a certain
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10083/thumb_truth.gif
person we know created. :wink:

[Izner]

^What is that boney looking creature with the red claws?

It is a Mage Knight figure that I use for a custom named Rhastghoul the Abomination a certain
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10083/thumb_truth.gif
person we know created. :wink:[/quote]

Any better pictures of him? :P

[Annerios]

I finally got around to making some custom facehuggers to replace the paper place-holder versions I had.

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/Facehuggers_%282%29.JPG
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/Facehuggers.jpg
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/Facehuggers_%281%29.JPG

The facehugger figures are custom made using the hands of some Mage Knight figures and other bits and pieces. Some are made from the chests of Marro figures as well.

I don't think those 3 soldiers made it. . . :twisted:

[HSisforcoolkids]

It has been a while since I've looked at this thread, and all I can say is that I have been missing out. Your stuff is just phenomenal, Annerios.

[comet97]

AWSOME!!!!!
:jawdrop:

[Doc_Savage]

So you finally got tired of using the tokens:shock:

Those look great. And at 1 mageknight figure per facehugger, how many figures did you disfigure making those???

[Annerios]

So you finally got tired of using the tokens:shock:

Those look great. And at 1 mageknight figure per facehugger, how many figures did you disfigure making those???

:lol: Yeah, I really wanted to make figures for them for a while, but they are so small that the idea of sculpting them seemed like a real pain. Technically, they should probably be a little smaller, but they do stand out well enough to see them from a distance at this size.

I only trashed 3 Mk figures. 3 of them are actually made from the chests of Marro figures, so they're a bit of a cheat. I just got some really nice two part epoxy sculpting clay, so when I'm feeling brave I may try my hand at sculpting one.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

I finally got around to making some custom facehuggers to replace the paper place-holder versions I had.

The facehugger figures are custom made using the hands of some Mage Knight figures and other bits and pieces. [B]Some are made from the chests of Marro figures as well.
Excellent!Whoah. Very creative.
Nice work, Annerios. The 'huggers look really good.
:up:

[Annerios]

Excellent!Whoah. Very creative.
Nice work, Annerios. The 'huggers look really good.
:up:

Thanks! I'm glad they are of interest. They were a real pain to make because each one is made out of like 4 or 5 tiny parts, plus some putty.

At least they were easy to paint! Not much work there.

[Jim]

Could you possible do some sort of illustration showing a face-hugger and which parts of it are made of what figure/part? I might want to try to make some one of these days. (How's that for committed? :D )

Jim

[Annerios]

Could you possible do some sort of illustration showing a face-hugger and which parts of it are made of what figure/part? I might want to try to make some one of these days. (How's that for committed? :D )

Jim

Well, here is the figure I used for the facehuggers I prefer. They look more articulated and detailed than the simpler ones made from the chests of Marro Drudge.

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/3/1/faccehugger_parts.jpg

I only used the center strip of the chest, four of the long fingers on each hand for the legs and a trimmed down piece from the figures back for the tail. The air bladders the facehuggers have on each side and the gaps were all done with small bits of putty to make it look seamless.

I cut out all of the pieces first, arranged them in a mock up to see how I wanted it to look, and then finally glued them in position on an HS base. After that I tackled the putty work and painting. The assembly of the parts and gluing into position takes the longest, because the pieces are so small. I had to use tweezers and the end of an X-acto knife to push the parts in place. The rest is fairly quick and easy.

I hope that helps.

[Annerios]

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/3/1/aquilla_s_army_original.jpg

Aquilla's Army approaches! The new HS figures mixed with some customs.

[johnny139]

Wow, the mantis dudes look JUST like Heroscape figures. They fit in perfectly.

The Scorpion could probably use a DW9k base, though.

[LilNewbie]

Master Woo = Dr. Dolittle?

Nice picture, Annerios!

Newb.

[Annerios]

The Scorpion could probably use a DW9k base, though.

That is a DW9K base. He is pretty big, but too small for the double hex base.

The spiders and Sujoah were a big hit in my house. I hope they make a lot more insect creatures for Aquilla.

[Purplebeard]

Are the Flying Creatures from HaloClix?

[Annerios]

Are the Flying Creatures from HaloClix?

Nope. The Wasps are Mage Knight Swarmlings:

http://store.gamingetcstore.com/mk-om-018.html
http://tinyurl.com/67yput

They have really detailed crystalline looking wings that are quite nice. These used to be quite common and cheap, but have become harder to find of late and more expensive than what I got them for 2 years ago.

[knightslash56]

were did you get the kraken tentacles im dieing to have something like that!

[Cavalier]

were did you get the kraken tentacles im dieing to have something like that!
If you were to read, you would find that it is a MegaBloks Pirate of the Carribean Kraken.

[Mort_isha28]

I am going to say what everyone else has, your customs are AWESOME. Very nice selection! I may have to print a few of these off and use them.

[1moreheroscaper]

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/The_Gunslinger_%282%29.JPG
Your Roland looks rocking!Where did you get that tree?

Really, really, nice customs. I appreciate the time it took to create such figures.

I have a bunch of these trees too, but I would like to know how you attached them. Did you cut of the original peg and platic tabs off the tree bottom and the glue, or did you drill a hole in the HS tile?

[Annerios]

[I have a bunch of these trees too, but I would like to know how you attached them. Did you cut of the original peg and platic tabs off the tree bottom and the glue, or did you drill a hole in the HS tile?

I cut the peg off and glued it on with some really strong glue. It bonded very well and I have not had any break off the tiles.

I have some palm trees that I used the drilling method you mention on and it worked well. You can probably do that to the dead trees, but the plastic on those is really hard, so I'd be careful with that approach.

I am going to say what everyone else has, your customs are AWESOME. Very nice selection! I may have to print a few of these off and use them.

Thanks! There are more custom units on the way.

[devil dog 117]

hey i got an idea but i ain't good at customs can you see if you can make halo guys like marines flood master chief brutes grunts ext...ext..

[devil dog 117]

and star craft terran and zerg

[Annerios]

hey i got an idea but i ain't good at customs can you see if you can make halo guys like marines flood master chief brutes grunts ext...ext..

Those have already been done. Search the threads and you'll find topics on this. Wizkids makes pre-painted figures of all of those figures and the game is dead, so you should be able to get them cheap at places like Target or online.

The next issue of the HS Codex is going to feature an article on Haloscape, so be sure to check it out.

http://www.hscodex.com/

[Azrael's Acid]

I love your customs! They are fantastic. My favorite is Roland. I was in the process of making the cards for Roland, Eddie, Susannah, and Jake (even Oy) but I couldn't find any miniatures I liked enough to make them. Then I saw this! Amazing. Do you know where I might find these types of figures for customs? I think Susannah will be the hardest, since she is in a wheel chair. Awesome job!

[Annerios]

Do you know where I might find these types of figures for customs? I think Susannah will be the hardest, since she is in a wheel chair. Awesome job!

I don't know of anyone that makes figures close enough for these characters. What I do is piece them together from other figures you can buy online or in game stores. Heroclix, Horrorclix, Heroscape and Mage Knight figures provide a wide range of choices for cheap parts.

For Susannah, you could start with a Heroclix figure of Professor X from the X-men just for the wheelchair part and then look for an appropriate female figure to modify as the top half of the figure. They don't make too many kid figures, so that can be a challenge. Although, there are a couple of young kid figures in the Horrorclix line that could be modified.
Anyway, that would probably be a good starting point.

[CubistDog]

Do you know where I might find these types of figures for customs? I think Susannah will be the hardest, since she is in a wheel chair. Awesome job!

I don't know of anyone that makes figures close enough for these characters. What I do is piece them together from other figures you can buy online or in game stores. Heroclix, Horrorclix, Heroscape and Mage Knight figures provide a wide range of choices for cheap parts.

For Susannah, you could start with a Heroclix figure of Professor X from the X-men just for the wheelchair part and then look for an appropriate female figure to modify as the top half of the figure. They don't make too many kid figures, so that can be a challenge. Although, there are a couple of young kid figures in the Horrorclix line that could be modified.
Anyway, that would probably be a good starting point.

If you want a torso for a kid, maybe try a 20mm lead figure or a plastic figure from an HO scale train set (they would be about the 20mm / 1/72 scale range).

[Azrael's Acid]

Thanks guys! It's much appreciated.:D

[Pickledpie]

The only thing you are missing is Chuck Norris

[Annerios]

The only thing you are missing is Chuck Norris

That is because they don't make plastic strong enough to contain the power of the mere image of Chuck Norris. :p

[Pickledpie]

Good point.

[Pickledpie]

They might have to use something like diamond.

[Pickledpie]

or stronger...

[Onacara]

Ok 3 posts in a row that very easily could have been 1...not really helping with getting your rep back to green now is it pickledpie?

[The B.I.V.]

Okay, pal. I've gotta officially give you props (which is hard for me to do with my fellow custom creators). Your Elric is brilliant! That's a figure I've considered creating recently (just read the books for the first time this past year). You captured him well. If I wore a hat it would be off to you.

Brandon

[Annerios]

Okay, pal. I've gotta officially give you props (which is hard for me to do with my fellow custom creators). Your Elric is brilliant! That's a figure I've considered creating recently (just read the books for the first time this past year). You captured him well. If I wore a hat it would be off to you.

Brandon

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/V_taking_a_bow.jpg/210px-V_taking_a_bow.jpg

:grin: Thank you.

[The B.I.V.]

You're welcome. Really, how can it be the battle of all time, without the White Wolf? 8) He's been there and back...

Brandon

[Skie_Shauphen15]

These are very well made along with the other customs I've seen from you. I'm interested in where you get your models and figures and where I can get some sculpting material that you use as well as the paints you use. ???

[Annerios]

These are very well made along with the other customs I've seen from you. I'm interested in where you get your models and figures and where I can get some sculpting material that you use as well as the paints you use. ???

Thanks.

The paints are from a company named Vallejo. They make some of the best miniature paints out there. There are cheaper alternatives, though.

The models themselves come from a variety of sources, but they are mostly modified Heroclix, Heroscape, Horrorclix, Dreamblade, Mage Knight or D&D miniatures. Many of which are quite inexpensive. I usually pick them up on e-Bay.

The sculpting material you will need to look up online. Apoxie Sculpt is the name of it.

[lilgloz]

where did you get the preditors and aliens?
i want some of those!!

[The B.I.V.]

HorrorClix.

Brandon

[Annerios]

where did you get the preditors and aliens?
i want some of those!!

Read this thread:

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=85

It has all of the details...

[Blazemane]

As long as this thread is active again, I may as well chime in.

Your customs are, quite simply, awesome. I don't even need to explain.

One thing that I did want to ask about: Your Facehugger card says that if any small or medium humanoid figure receives a wound from Facehugger special attack, they are removed from the game (and an alien is placed in the field).

Does this affect heroes too? I mean, it's easy enough to inflict a wound on a 4 defense character, and then when heroes with lower defense are considered, you could end up absolutely decimating opponents with an army of just Facehuggers.

Does the attack include unique heroes as targetable?

Again, great job with these!

[Annerios]

Does the attack include unique heroes as targetable?


Yes, it does. However it is limited to small or medium figures and they must be humanoid. It is a great deterrent against Raelin, Sgt. Drake, etc.

If someone was foolish enough to draft a bunch of small or medium heroes against your proposed army, they would be in trouble. Then again, heroes of that type usually have good attacks and would be able to kill many of the facehuggers.

In testing it was always easier to go against weaker targets than heroes with the facehuggers to bolster the Alien warrior numbers when needed. You keep a few hidden as a deterrent against the heroes rushing in. :twisted:

[Griffin]

The Hive Warriors are so impressive to me, I would not be surprised if we see something very similar to this in Wave 9 or 10!

Also, nice work on the custom Scorpion, although I do prefer old school Scorpion without the swords. I mean if you were immortal, could shoot a rope and spear out of your wrist and your skull was on fire, you wouldn't waste any time with those things, but that's just me.

[MadNik]

Every time I come back to check out your Scorpion sculpt, it gets better and better. I think I'm going to try making my own Scorpion similar to yours. I will post it on here, if it comes out ok.
Or if I do it at all lol

[krazy281]

dude that kool u probably no a lot more about heroscape then i do
but shoudn't the alien's be on the utgar's side there evil

[Jim]

dude that kool u probably no a lot more about heroscape then i do
but shoudn't the alien's be on the utgar's side there evil
Welcome to the site! It looks like you're somewhat local to where I live. Also, please be aware that we use proper English, grammar, and capitalization here. It shows respect to othe rest of the community here.

Have fun exploring!

Jim

[Pickledpie]

dude that kool u probably no a lot more about heroscape then i do
but shoudn't the alien's be on the utgar's side there evil
Welcome to the site! It looks like you're somewhat local to where I live. Also, please be aware that we use proper English, grammar, and capitalization here. It shows respect to othe rest of the community here.

Have fun exploring!

Jim
Same here!
To add, check out the site rules thread ASAP.

[The B.I.V.]

dude that kool u probably no a lot more about heroscape then i do
but shoudn't the alien's be on the utgar's side there evil
Okay, this is the guy's ONLY post and he's already got a red box?! Lighten up a little on the new guy, people! Sheesh...

Brandon

[Annerios]

dude that kool u probably no a lot more about heroscape then i do
but shoudn't the alien's be on the utgar's side there evil

Initially Vydar was not necessarily "good" in this game; plus Utgar has too many units anyway. Vydar seems to have more of a sci-fi slant to his summoning, so it made sense.

Besides, the Aliens are more like forces of nature than necessarily "evil".
Although, if I saw one, I would not think twice about emptying a pulse rifle into it (from a safe range). :p

[Uchiha Blood]

They probably feel the same way about us :D.

Anyways, now that I've seen the evidence myself that your still around, can I ask if you've got any major projects that will add to this thread that are under way or planned? ;)

[Annerios]

Double post. Sorry.

[Annerios]

Anyways, now that I've seen the evidence myself that your still around, can I ask if you've got any major projects that will add to this thread that are under way or planned? ;)

I try to check in every week, but don't post much.

I do have a couple of figure mods that are almost done: my take on Evil Raelin and a huge creature mod with some abilities that are a bit unusual.

They still need some work though and I have another miniature game that is tying me up with painting projects.

I go where the inspiration takes me, but this thread will get an update at some point.

[Skeletor]

I have been meaning to ask what are the stats/card of those grey annubian wolves repaints?

[Annerios]

I have been meaning to ask what are the stats/card of those grey annubian wolves repaints?

There is no card for those. That was for variety and just because I like that color.

[Skeletor]

thanks!

I just put a bid on ebay for a Predator Heroclix set ( been meaning to do that for a while now but I have been making other customs) mind if I use your cards?

[Annerios]

thanks!

I just put a bid on ebay for a Predator Heroclix set ( been meaning to do that for a while now but I have been making other customs) mind if I use your cards?

Please use them and post some feedback if you can.

[Spider5667]

Where do you get the Figures? i NEED TO KNOW! I need some aliens/Dinos/Ninjas/a Grim Reaper/Marros, so, if you have a Link to buy them, Give it to me!

[Annerios]

Where do you get the Figures? i NEED TO KNOW! I need some aliens/Dinos/Ninjas/a Grim Reaper/Marros, so, if you have a Link to buy them, Give it to me!

:lol: Okay. Your head may explode when you look at this thread:

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=132

Give it a look. It has a ton of information and great photos of figures you can use for HS.

As for getting them, e-Bay is a good choice. You can also go to places like Troll & Toad:

http://www.trollandtoad.com/Collectible-Miniatures-Games/1285p1n10.html

Enjoy.

[Skeletor]

I got annoyed with getting out bid on e-gay so I just dropped $30 including shipping on a set from this online store

http://usacomicbooks.stores.yahoo.net/hoavpprcoset.html

I promise to post feedback after I get them and use them if you promise to bless my custom thread with your thoughts on my customs ;)

[Annerios]

I got annoyed with getting out bid on e-gay so I just dropped $30 including shipping on a set from this online store

http://usacomicbooks.stores.yahoo.net/hoavpprcoset.html

I promise to post feedback after I get them and use them if you promise to bless my custom thread with your thoughts on my customs ;)

I'll check it out.

[Uchiha Blood]

I was wondering if you could tell me what figure you used/how you made your Jack Bauer custom? I want to make one for a friend.

[Skeletor]

Ahh man I just got my dilivery yesterday and they sent the ALIENS collector set not the PREDATOR collector set.

CCG called me and asked if I wanted to keep the Aliens set for $15 and they would ship 2 day the Predator set.

$45 later and I now looks like I'll have both sets which is about what I woudl have paid for in a store. Damn this hobby/addiction

[Annerios]

I was wondering if you could tell me what figure you used/how you made your Jack Bauer custom? I want to make one for a friend.

Sure. Most of it was a Heroclix SWAT team figure. The figure looks much the same. I had to swap the head on the original figure with one more suitable from another Heroclix figure. I don't remember what figure it was, because I have various spare heads for those purposes.

After putting it together, the figure got a repaint and was ready to go.

[nighthawk]

Geez those are some sick characters is it possible to purchase any?

[Annerios]

Geez those are some sick characters is it possible to purchase any?

Not often. Some of the figures here have been sold, traded or given away to other HS fans.

You can always send me a private offer via PM and I'll consider it.

[Skeletor]

OK Annerios it is months...maybe years later and I finally got around to printing and making the AvP figures and cards and play tested them.

Couple of questions and my review.

Where did you get the skull figure from? It doesn't come in the AvP box set.

Here is what I did. I cut off the aliens from the columns and remolded them to fit on HS bases so that I have a total of 6 alien warriors figures and 1 GRID.

So keep in mind no queen or face huggers just Warrors, Grid and the 7 Predator figures.

I doctored up the columns and placed them on a large map. 2 on the sides and one in the middle. I used these as spawning locations for the Aliens to represent access points to the under ground Hive.

The predator player picked the Elder and 2 other Predators. I added those points of the 3 armies together. Subtracted 45 points for Grid then divided the remaining point by 65 to determine how many Alien warrior squads I could have.

At the end of a round the alien player could place one previously destroyed alien figure next to a column.

Lets just say the predators got owned 2 times fast.

So then I made it that the alien player could only respawn at 2 columns and I nerfed Grids + 1 for all aliens adjacent and made it only +1 of there was an alien 4 spaces away from Gird.

Predators still got owned.

I think the Aliens are a little under priced for how evil they are in my opinion. So far I only tried Aliens vs Predators against each other and the game is heavily unbalanced in that scenario.

I'm going to try and lower Aliens attack to 3 and bump up their price to 75 and see how that plays out.

[Annerios]

OK Annerios it is months...maybe years later and I finally got around to printing and making the AvP figures and cards and play tested them.

:D Wow, it has been a while.

Where did you get the skull figure from? It doesn't come in the AvP box set.

That one was sold separately in the second wave. You could get a partially cloaked one that was neat.

At the end of a round the alien player could place one previously destroyed alien figure next to a column.

Lets just say the predators got owned 2 times fast.

Well, those non-facehugger generated reinforcements have to hurt.

I think the Aliens are a little under priced for how evil they are in my opinion. So far I only tried Aliens vs Predators against each other and the game is heavily unbalanced in that scenario.

I'm going to try and lower Aliens attack to 3 and bump up their price to 75 and see how that plays out.

The Aliens are deadly to the Predators, but they should be, because they can see through their cloaking. I don't know if you used the Predators that did not have ranged attacks, but those that do can often take down the Aliens before they can reach them. On a jungle map, the Aliens are deadlier, because they can use cover to their advantage. The Elder Predator is a bit of beast and can kill quite a few Aliens on his own, even if he is unable to boost the other Predators.

If you let them surround you, then with the high attack and the acid splash you can be in trouble quickly. The Aliens were one of the first customs that would give the opportunity to wound an opponent when dying, so I remember having to play carefully when used against me or moving them for maximum damage when using them against others.

The fun part is throwing some humans in there to see who survives.
The AT-43 human soldiers work well for this purpose.

I have a jungle planet scenario in mind with a squad of marines going in to rescue some medics that will be done AVP style. It has been a while since I've used them, so it will be a good chance to look at them again.

Thanks for the feedback!

[Skeletor]

Hey glad to see you still posting.

All trials where on a combo map with jungle, lava, road + a couple of shadow.

I nerfed Grid to only give him a +1 max attack roll within 4 clear sight and bumped the aliens to 100 points.

I put them up against 600 point random armies a couple of times and they still dominated. Braxas was in one trial and his acid breath was no match for their acid blood. They are just mean hit hard and fast.

Reminds allot of the gene stealers from Space Hulk how they play.

I'm want to play test them more with them at 100points and the nerfed Grid but the wife got a little demoralized with all the stomping they did.

My next idea was if only they killed a small or medium figure they had to carry it back to the "vent" and then at the end of the round you can replace the figure with a newly gestated alien figure instead of a random location instant respawn. I think the onslaught just needs to be slowed down to give oppsing range a chance.

Even the ranged Predators got destroyed. They where able to take a few with them but never won. I haven't tried the Predators against classic scape yet that is on the list of things to try.

Thanks for the ideas I have had fun tinkering with them.

I'll keep ya posted on how things turn out

Biggest problem is now I want some face huggers and a queen

[Skeletor]

Played once with "incubation"

Where if the Aliens killed a small or medium figure they had to drag it back to a Pillar/vent/underground access. Place a blood marker on top. At the end of the round removed the blood marker and add an alien from the "hive" next to the piller. The Hive is basically out of site and contains the aliens for an even point total.

Worked great!! Aliens still won but the game was much closer.

I can't wait to try them again I think I have a well balanced alien game mechanic now.

[CapnRedChops]

These are the best customs on this site.

I'm in awe, especially of Elric!

CRC

[Yodaking]

Just came across this thread (along with your map thread) and wanted to say you have some really awesome stuff on here. It looks like you have not posted in a while though so here's to hoping you are still playing the game, making custom figures, and epic maps. If you ever do see this, I'd love to know where you got some of the minis you used for customs and how you modified them. Send me a PM and I'll go into more detail.