Today we present my girl, Dany Targaryen!
Who is Dark Sword Miniatures?
Dark Sword Miniatures Inc. was founded with the single purpose of creating extremely detailed fantasy miniatures for both miniature collectors and gamers alike. Our pewter fantasy miniatures are in the newer 28mm to 30mm scale which has become the industry standard. Our first four fantasy miniature lines are based on the artwork of famed Dungeons and Dragons and cover artists Larry Elmore, Keith Parkinson (RIP), Clyde Caldwell & Jeff Easley. All four artists have been gaming industry icons for the past 25 years now and their artwork needs no introduction. In addition, Dark Sword Miniatures is also producing premium pewter miniatures based on the works of New York Times best-selling author George R.R. Martin. Our working together with Mr. Martin came about after he noticed the attention to detail and realistic proportions/weapons our miniatures have. Tom Meier, Dennis Mize (RIP), Jeff Grace, Dave Summers and Gael Goumon sculpt our multiple award winning miniature lines. www.DarkSwordMiniatures.com
These come unpainted – you have to do that yourself!
These were sculpted by Tom Meier! Here is some of the thought process:
Tom sculpted this in 54mm and then created a standard sized version to fit in with the rest of the normal line via a shrinking process. Tom wanted to recreate the Botticelli Venus in a Half Shell pose and instead of her hair flowing all over, he would use the three newborn dragons in place of the hair. You can see the Botticelli artwork down below and see for yourself what Tom accomplished with this piece. Pretty striking stuff indeed….Please note – that this piece recreates Daenerys emerging fresh from the fires of Khal Drogo’s funeral pyre. All of her clothes and her hair (but not quite all of her hair as she is Blood of the Dragon afterall) are burned off. There will be pics of the base with appropriate rubble on it coming soon as well.
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