Secret Santa, Year Three

I have been remiss about posting. I always tell myself I need to, but yet don't find the time to. Once more, I will change that. ;)

Secret Santa is coming around again this year and thought it may be a good idea to let my Santa know what minis are on my mind, as my blog is a bit out of date.

The two ranges I am super impressed with currently are Claymore Castings and Pro-Gloria miniatures. One of the only reasons I haven't ordered from Claymore Castings yet is I don't know which faction I'd like to collect, so if this is the route my Santa goes, please make the choice for me! As for Pro-Gloria, I have no idea why I haven't ordered anything from them yet as all the sculpts are fantastic Paul Hicks and his Indigogo campaign is starting early November to allow him to produce a fantastic set of plastic Landschnekt.

As always I'm happy to receive anything. Now if only my recipient would post a list...

Secret Santa Wish List #2

After receiving a suggestion by the Secret Santa organizer here is my wish list this year. Mainly I'm interested in some sets to paint for enjoyment not specifically for a project as most of my project miniatures have been purchased and await paint. Besides these I'm happy with receiving anything.

• Claymore Castings Scottish/English foot command.
• Claymore Castings English billmen.
• Pro Gloria foot command advancing. Available from Empress Miniatures.
• Any early Saxon or late Roman set from Musketeer Miniatures.
• Any late Roman set from Legio Heroica.
• Any Confederates from Pendraken Miniatures.
• Lastly any Gripping Beast metal un-armoured vikings.

Secondly here is a sneak peek WIP for my Pewter to Poppies project. If you want more info on it here is the official announcement by the club.

Secret Santa!

Just want to say thank you to my "Secret" Santa. I had been floundering in the wind on the 6mm Maurice project but these Baccus figures have given me the drive needed. Soon I will be putting up posts about my (semi) Imagination, the Independant Duchy of Lolland.

Thank you Ian and Cath for making this a reality and I will most definitely be taking part next year again. I'm also excited that my gift reached the recipient and by the looks of it they are ecstatic! On top of that the supplier who I went through was most generous in throwing in freebies.

PS: There was a note in my order revealing who my "Secret" Santa was.

Secret Santa Wishlist

So over at the Blog with No Name ( http://walladvantage2.blogspot.ca/2012/10/last-call-for-santa.html ) a secret Santa is being organised and I decided I'd like to join in. I am new to the miniature blogging community but very much would like to become involved in it. So here is my wishlist for whatever sucker draws me. Also it is good to note that historical miniatures are hard to come by here in Toronto so I would recommend checking with one of these two stores. First the closer is Meeple Mart (http://www.meeplemart.com/) which carries a lot of variety but doesn't always have what they say in stock, think they are also having issues with Perry Miniatures about keeping a steady supply. Second is North Bay Hobbies and Games (http://www.northbaygamesandhobbies.ca/) who are run by the fantastic Terry! He has great stock and has more product than is listed on his site. On top of that he has flat rate $7 shipping within the province and lower prices than Meeple Mart.

Perry Miniatures:

Italian Light Infantry http://www.perry-miniatures.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_64&products_id=2752

Italian Handgunners Skirmishing http://www.perry-miniatures.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_64&products_id=2754

Crusader Cavalry Command: http://www.perry-miniatures.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_33_52&products_id=1760 (I know I don't have a project going for these but I love the figures and I could maybe do a Norman SAGA warband in the future.)

Crusader Cavalry: http://www.perry-miniatures.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_33_52&products_id=1762

Gripping Beast:

Viking Bondi Command http://www.grippingbeast.com/product.php?ItemID=2541

Viking Bondi http://www.grippingbeast.com/product.php?ItemID=2542

Njál http://www.grippingbeast.com/product.php?ItemID=268441439

Gunnar http://www.grippingbeast.com/product.php?ItemID=268441438

Baccus 6mm:

Prussian Grenadiers: https://www.baccus6mm.com/index.php?content=products/syw&detail=syw

Prussian Jaegers: https://www.baccus6mm.com/index.php?content=products/syw&detail=syw

If something catches my eye later I will edit it in.