tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post5614067477685502641..comments2024-03-28T12:39:04.081+00:00Comments on Vampifan's World of the Undead: Necromunda: House Van Saar Gangers 01Vampifanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-83453500925604430232018-03-18T12:02:22.316+00:002018-03-18T12:02:22.316+00:00Thanks, Greg. Oh, you sure did miss out, mate. I w...Thanks, Greg. Oh, you sure did miss out, mate. I was, and still am, a big fan of sci-fi games, and "Necromunda" just ticked so many boxes for me. A great game and the new version looks just as good.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-89876966691256300722018-03-18T11:42:53.680+00:002018-03-18T11:42:53.680+00:00Another great looking gang Bryan, and your series ...Another great looking gang Bryan, and your series plus the comments from fellow bloggers has really shown me what I missed out on (the only sci-fi we played back then was Traveller)!The Wargame Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654413349305659155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-21202160893765534802018-03-18T09:25:50.270+00:002018-03-18T09:25:50.270+00:00John, that is so kind of you and very timely, seei...John, that is so kind of you and very timely, seeing as I am focussing on the work of Sanjulian for my Monthly Musings this year. I had not seen these paintings before, so i am very grateful to you for the heads up. :-)Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-14353214897188728412018-03-17T23:25:40.287+00:002018-03-17T23:25:40.287+00:00I meant to give you this link to some vampirella a...I meant to give you this link to some vampirella artwork. You probably already know about it, but just in case.<br />http://manuelsanjulian.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Vampirella<br />CheersVagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031648950206231742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-64771973204521168882018-03-17T23:18:05.660+00:002018-03-17T23:18:05.660+00:00Many thanks, John. The original Van Saars did spor...Many thanks, John. The original Van Saars did sport some impressive facial hair. The new ones, less so, however.<br />Check out this YouTube video showing a preview of the new plastic figures - <br />https://youtu.be/4k5rwxv2MQ0Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-38681082560937064902018-03-17T23:12:09.894+00:002018-03-17T23:12:09.894+00:00Cheers, Dave. From the comments so far, I can well...Cheers, Dave. From the comments so far, I can well believe that these figures were influenced by "Dune." I just never made the connection at the time.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-36851748517700464482018-03-17T23:09:21.699+00:002018-03-17T23:09:21.699+00:00Sorry to hear that, Clint. It is a common setback ...Sorry to hear that, Clint. It is a common setback that I, too, have suffered.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-17365569096542802242018-03-17T23:09:18.663+00:002018-03-17T23:09:18.663+00:00You've painted these very nicely Bryan, some g...You've painted these very nicely Bryan, some good touches on these, I like that the older figures have some very nice facial hair whereas the juves don't. Obviously can't grow it yet :-)<br /><br />The plasma canon/puddle gun is quite amazing.<br /><br />I'll be interested to see the difference with the new figures when you show them.Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031648950206231742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-60780500586272679172018-03-17T23:07:04.243+00:002018-03-17T23:07:04.243+00:00It is so long that I watched it that I have forgot...It is so long that I watched it that I have forgotten much of it. Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-64202650572446040152018-03-17T22:53:54.359+00:002018-03-17T22:53:54.359+00:00Nice looking gang Bryan, I believe the Dune movie ...Nice looking gang Bryan, I believe the Dune movie was indeed the inspiration for these figures, not that GW would ever admit it ! Nice to see GW have listened to customers and included female models within gangs other than EscherDave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-74546806981373945512018-03-17T19:28:33.827+00:002018-03-17T19:28:33.827+00:00I was always fond of that Dune film.I was always fond of that Dune film.Phil Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06828625218031670912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-78165561909156136102018-03-17T16:38:54.226+00:002018-03-17T16:38:54.226+00:00yes all part of the game. So one must not grumble ...yes all part of the game. So one must not grumble too much. I was making a come back and the campaign ended (never reached a full conclusion) due to other commitments by other players.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-84314202192040577702018-03-17T16:24:25.634+00:002018-03-17T16:24:25.634+00:00Cheers, Andy. I get the feeling that the new Van S...Cheers, Andy. I get the feeling that the new Van Saars are going to be very popular. I've heard a few WH40K players wanting them for Imperial Guardsmen, and why not?Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-45176908461834719702018-03-17T16:22:42.324+00:002018-03-17T16:22:42.324+00:00Very much appreciated, Undercoat. I, too, am all f...Very much appreciated, Undercoat. I, too, am all for more female gangers in "Necromunda". I very much suspect I'll be buying two boxes of the new Van Saar gangers when they go on sale. I do criticise GW a lot but apart from their pricing structures, they have surpassed themselves with this new edition of "Necromunda."Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-78569006406045514912018-03-17T14:51:04.505+00:002018-03-17T14:51:04.505+00:00I liked the Van Saar, never got the minis but real...I liked the Van Saar, never got the minis but really wanted them! The new ones look amazingDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-89132787282167693762018-03-17T14:47:37.717+00:002018-03-17T14:47:37.717+00:00Very nice indeed. I did like the Van Saar back in ...Very nice indeed. I did like the Van Saar back in the day as they were just a bit different to the other gangs. I like your colour scheme, very nice. I know a lot of time has passed between these sculpts and the new ones, but the new ones just blow these away. Although, I do think they have done a good job paying homage to these guys. Like you I am so glad there are female gangers, and I thought it was a shame there were none in the Orlock gang, especially as there is a lady gang member in the rule book who looks awesome. I think GW are doing a great job with the new Necromunda as are you with these posts stoking both my nostalgia and my enthusiasm to get mine painted up. Good job Sir.Undercoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637716405557886404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-89537584608453933132018-03-17T14:29:47.672+00:002018-03-17T14:29:47.672+00:00Damn, that was unfortunate, Clint. Losing your lea...Damn, that was unfortunate, Clint. Losing your leader in that manner is going to give you a healthy respect for Plasma Cannons. Mind you, I am reminded that my Goliath leader, Big Fub, also got hit by a Plasma Cannon, but he survived and gained impressive scars. That's the luck of the dice, huh?Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-41452090839608320412018-03-17T14:25:58.937+00:002018-03-17T14:25:58.937+00:00That's very kind of you, Simon. I could say yo...That's very kind of you, Simon. I could say you're getting forgetful in your old age put that smacks too much of the pot calling the kettle black! LOL!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-61027518418944681962018-03-17T14:03:36.054+00:002018-03-17T14:03:36.054+00:00My leader was hit and killed by a Van Saar with a ...My leader was hit and killed by a Van Saar with a plasma cannon. Hit so bad it turned him into a "Puddle" from then on the Plasma cannon was known as a "Puddle Gun!"<br /><br />You may laugh now but it took ages to get another gang member to the level of the leader! (early in the campaign and NO starting again ...... If I could have started the gang from scratch I would have been in a much better position in the 2nd campaign!)<br /><br />So I have a grudging repect for Van Saar....... still don't like them mind! But grudging respect for the powerful "Puddle Gun!"Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-16466114491542062692018-03-17T12:15:31.983+00:002018-03-17T12:15:31.983+00:00How odd? As I recall reading the posting and comme...How odd? As I recall reading the posting and comments, and thought your palette was awesome, despite their performance on the tabletop. I'm also looking to get the Cawdors when they're released too for some "Nemesis The Warlock" shenanigans...<br /><br />I've gone back and commented :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-6879549374270167152018-03-17T11:39:05.482+00:002018-03-17T11:39:05.482+00:00Thanks, Simon. Another Dune connection. I'm wo...Thanks, Simon. Another Dune connection. I'm wondering if they were inspired by this film? Just curious, but did you miss my House Cawdor review last week? I fully understand if you don't like them and thus didn't want to comment on them. My own views on them are very negative.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-82998691091257864382018-03-17T11:16:48.754+00:002018-03-17T11:16:48.754+00:00Wonderful posting. I too like the Van Saar for a v...Wonderful posting. I too like the Van Saar for a very similar reason to Roger, except I thought they were like the Fremen and would certainly be tempted to paint them up as such when they are released.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-14403350021046467712018-03-17T11:13:49.443+00:002018-03-17T11:13:49.443+00:00Many thanks, Roger. I hadn't made the "Du...Many thanks, Roger. I hadn't made the "Dune" connection before, but now you mention it I can see you're absolutely right. Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-53408608481682113932018-03-17T10:57:17.267+00:002018-03-17T10:57:17.267+00:00I always rather liked the Van Saar figures and you...I always rather liked the Van Saar figures and you have painted them very well. I think it was the similarity to the House Atreides characters from the Dune movie of the time.<br /><br />Cheers Roger.Dick Garrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653744597413710281noreply@blogger.com