Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Pay it forward

I was recently going through my older miniatures, and I realized that there are some Ill never get to.  I always had the best intentions, but it just never happened.  Actually, all of them are Games Workshop...I became disenchanted with them once I realized the world of miniature soldiers was SOOOOO much bigger than just them.

Anyway, I have auctioned a few of them off on Ebay over the past weeks, and to be totally honest, it stresses me out!  I have too much going on to be worrying about people's bids, and getting packages out on time, all for the almighty dollar (and more importantly, positive EBAY feedback!!!!)

So, I got to thinking - why dont I just give this stuff away?  A 'Pay It Forward' deal with people I know, or with people who absolutely share the same interests I do.  So, thats just what Im gonna do...

Im going to list several (actually, I think there are 11 'things' here) items that I dont want any more.  If you want them, just post a comment here on this blog entry, with a little contact information.  First come, first serve...

I only ask the following:
A) You pay for the shipping.  Ill ship them anywhere in the world (Im in the US), as long as you are willing to pay for it.  Also, dont expect the stuff immediately - ill have to track down boxes and shipping material, but I wont ask you to pay for anything until Im ready to send.

B) Dont say 'send it all to me' unless you really CAN use it all!

C) YOU pay something forward sometime in the future!  Grab one of those sets or minis that you know you will never get to, and give it to someone who WILL!  Id much rather see painted minis somewhere, then think about all those poor soldiers sitting in a box, all lead and plastic looking....

1) THIS IS SPOKEN FOR! Eisenhorn from the Inquisitor range.  This is painted (poorly) with acrylic paint and not assembled - back when I first started working on miniatures.  Nothing a night in the Pine Sol cup cant solve...

2) THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR!Tau Fire Warrior Team - I think I painted one Tau.

3) THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR! Cadian Shock Troops - I dont think they are all here.  I think I assembled 5 or 6 soldiers.  There are still at least 6 sprues here.





4) THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR!  40K Space Orks - I *think* these are the 'last generation' of space orks, but Im not sure.  Im not up on my 40K any more.  I dont think anything is missing from this box.  However, this *may* already be spoken for.  If you are interested, post here anyway.  If it falls through, Ill send it your way.

5)  THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR! Wood Elf Glade Guard - I painted one or two of these guys.

6) THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR!  Chaos Space Marines - I may have used some of the bits, capes, horns, etc, but most of the sprues are intact.

7)THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR! Empire Knightly Orders - 5 of these riders, plus their mounts, are missing from this set


8) THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR! Dark Elf Dark Riders - you can probably tell that these are old blisters.  But still sealed, and ready to go.

9) THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR! Goblin Squig Hoppers

10) THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR! LOTR Haldir, Elves, and those two brother elf guys.  I dont remember their names.

11) THESE ARE SPOKEN FOR! A box full of LOTR *stuff*.  I didnt feel like sorting through it, but I saw orcs from The Two Towers (with pikes), a Gandalf from the Bridge of Khazad-dum, multiple rangers, Farramir, and some guard of Gondor (painted to a poor standard, and just 'thrown in' the box).  Maybe some goblins too.

14 comments:

  1. Love your "Pay it Forward" idea to get miniatures into gamers hands. I agree to the terms regarding giving away portions of my lead stash that I will never paint as you have done. I have intrest in the LOTR items.

    Thanks,
    Robert
    religon --at-- hotmail

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  2. Robert, they are yours. Ill send you an email through your hotmail account.

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  3. Love the concept! I recently traded away some old figures and added in all the extras I could find as a bonus to the trader- it was cathartic!

    I'd love those 40K Cadians, if they're still available

    THanks,
    ShawntesterAThotmailDOTcom

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  4. Could you please count me in for the Wood Elf Glade Guard and the Cadian Shock Troops.

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  5. I too like you "Pay it Forward" idea. I'm interested in the "Wood Elf Glade Guard". Are they still available? As an unemployed architect, I've got the time to paint. I'll have to rummage through the 'old lead box' to find stuff to pass forward. I know there's a few things/lines in there I'll never get to painting. Thanks.

    David
    dglennjr@yahoo.com

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  6. I can give a good home to the Wood Elves if you still have them.

    Love the pif idea, we have done several in the past on Bartertown. I have a few things here that I will pass on on your behalf!

    robh
    rbrthpr AT hotmailDOTcom

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  7. Sorry David - looks like you were just a minute or two too late.

    Green Mountain Boy, the Cadians are yours.

    Ed, the Glade Guard are yours.

    Thanks again for looking here.

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  8. Sorry Rob - looks to be a little late. Both David and Rob - if something falls through, Ill keep your names in mind.

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  9. Outstanding idea! If no one has got there first, I would really like the Chaos Space Marines. My current force needs another squad to make it a practical 1500 points.
    And I will give away some Orks to someone in the near future.
    Pay it Forward!

    brucejmcbain (at) yahoo.com

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  10. Man, I really could have used some Cadian bits for my renegade guard conversions. But I could also use the Tau (my renegades belong to an alien worshipping cult instead of the standard chaos renegades). And I could always use more Empire Knights.

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  11. Oh, and you can contact me at my gmail account. Address is "craig.welter".

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  12. Craig, the Tau and Knights are yours. Email coming shortly...

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