Lords of Light! Ariel! Ookla! RIDE!!!

[proditor]

Thundarr the Barbarian.  Yeah baby.  These guys redefined cool yet corny cartoons back in my younger days, and I've always had a fondeness for them.  I managed to catch the entire run recently on Boomerang, and I suddenly got nostalgic.  I figured I could always make the figs in 28mm.  I've seen a couple of good takes on it, and I erm, "borrowed" some of the base figures.

Pics in order: Who I'm trying to make.  Then the bases for Thundarr, Princess Ariel, and Ookla

Pics tonight hopefully of post construction, pre-paint.

[proditor]

Now with real pictures!

Ariel turned out fine, I really only softened some lines to make it look more like she's wearing a one piece as opposed to a bikini.  Ookla went through major changes, losing hair, and a nose!  He got more sculpted hair, some boots, and some pants for decency.    Thundarr went through arguably the most changes, have his hair resculpted, gaining a fur vest, and bracers.  I really love how he turned out and I'm looking forward to painting all of them!

[Hobbes]

28mm? And I thought 1:144 aircraft were small!

[nev]

I have no idea what cartoon you're on about, but they look cool, and nice work so far

[Jschmus]

I have vague memories of this cartoon. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhAobPugvsk

Mentally I always confused with the "Herculoids":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbhiolw-9Fk

Upon reflection, they have almost nothing in common.  Nice figures!

[royabulgaf]

Ookla no want pants!  Ookla got it, Ookla flaunt it!  Why you think Ariel got big smile?

[philp]

Did you ever finish these?

[proditor]

They got pushed to the back when I started painting minis for my D&D game.  Thundarr got as far as base coat.  Hopefully, I'll be picking them up again in early 2011.

[RotorheadTX]

Ookla no want pants!  Ookla got it, Ookla flaunt it!  Why you think Ariel got big smile?

Sir, you owe me a new keyboard! My old one is now filled with spewed soda!!! 

[proditor]

*Dusting this sucker off*

So yeah, I actually finished these! It only took FIVE YEARS! Heh. I have no real complaints, this year has been extremely productive, partially making up for the last 5 or so. 



Ariel:



Thundarr:



Ookla:

[TheChronicOne]

Nice, dude!! They look great!  Ready to bash some skulls in and booty shake and what not.   

[NARSES2]

Nice work mate 

[Mossie]

They look great.  I don't think it came over this side of the pond (not that I remember anyway).

I don't know Thundarr but I've got a similar fondness for He-Man, which seems to have a similar look.  If Thundarr had come over this side of the pond, I'd probably have lapped it up.