Commercial edition
Sculpted by: Michael Kontraros
Concept art: Giorgos Dimitriou
Box art: Francesco Farabi
What is in the box
Material: High quality resin
Detailed description: One Book - One Bookmark - Three swords - One Knight Figure - Two spurs (for Knight figure) - Two wings (for Knight figure) - One Princess top half - One Princess bottom half
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Francesco Farabi
Material: Resin
Scale: 75 mm
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
A tribute to the most romantic hero
Don Quixote is a Spanish epic novel by Miguel de Cervantes. The plot revolves around the adventures of a member of the lowest nobility, an hidalgo from La Mancha named Alonso Quijano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he either loses or pretends to have lost his mind in order to become a knight-errant to revive chivalry and serve his nation, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha.
He recruits a simple farmer, Sancho Panza, as his squire, who often employs a unique, earthy wit in dealing with Don Quixote's rhetorical monologues on knighthood, already considered old-fashioned at the time, and representing the most droll realism in contrast to his master's idealism.
In the first part of the book, Don Quixote does not see the world for what it is and prefers to imagine that he is living out a knightly story that's meant for the annals of all time.
Sculptor: Kostas Doumas
Painter: Dario Colasanti
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 150 mm
Number of Parts: 8
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Frankenstein's is a fictional character who first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus.
Shelley's book compares the monster's creator, Victor Frankenstein, to the mythological character Prometheus, who fashioned humans out of clay and gave them fire.
In Shelley's Gothic story, Victor Frankenstein builds the creature in his laboratory collecting parts from dead people and stitching them together, and then though the powers of chemistry and alchemy bringing the creature to life!
The monster is 2 meters and 40 cm tall extremely hideous almost repulsive, however it is also emotional with human like qualities.
Frankenstein's monster became iconic in popular culture, and has been featured in various forms of media, including films, television series, merchandise and video games. The most iconic version is the portrayal of Frankenstein by Boris Karloff in the 1931 film.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Chris Panagiotou
Material: HQ Resin
Scale: 1/10
Number of Parts: 3
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Collector’s edition
Limited edition: 270 copies
Once sold out will not be re-released
Story of Genesis
Shattering the silence that had encased the eternal darkness since the beginning of time, just one word was quietly whispered, “GENESIS”.
There was a tremor, a murmur, a faint glimmer of light…the infinite expanse of absolute darkness and quiet shifted…shapes, shadows and sounds began to emerge…the colors and sounds grew louder and louder, until the cacophony of light and noise was unbearable. The pain was excruciating, intolerable, the speed of movement and light blurred into one fantastic kaleidoscope of agony and discomfort… then suddenly a blinding white light…….and silence. Life!
“Let there be light,” and there was light separating the darkness. And it was so.
“Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” The vault was made and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so.
“Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so.
“Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so.
“Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years.” And it was so.
“Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” And it was so.
“Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.
“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” And it was so.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Robert Karlsson
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 90 mm
Number of Parts: 8
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
The crusades have been going on for over 110 years, he had been created for this, to kill, defile and dismember the enemy. He had fought in countless battles on countless worlds and slaughtered countless enemy soldiers. He had been wounded numerous times, but his body was built to take this level of damage, his armor was worn and damaged, but it was built layer upon layer from the spoils of war.
His weapons were ready, his scythe sharp and bloody, his gun ready to cut down the enemy…he stood upon the crushed bones of his enemies, ready to destroy them and reunite them with their so called God. Death was his passion, his purpose…his religion.
He was a “Defiler” he had gained this title by being the best, a death dealer, a murder demon, a blunt instrument of destruction. He had an obligation to the cause, to his legion of demons, to live up to his title…and he would do so. He would slaughter, massacre and devour the enemy today, tomorrow, for all eternity.
Photos by Stelios Demiras (Mr Black Publications)
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Francesco Farabi / Jason Martin
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 75 mm
Number of Parts: 8
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
"The Trooper" song by the Iron Maiden was released as the second single on 20 June 1983 from the band's fourth studio album, Piece of Mind (1983). It was one of only a few songs to get much radio airplay in the United States, thus peaking at No. 28 on the US Mainstream Rock charts. It also achieved success in the United Kingdom, peaking at No. 12 in the UK Singles Charts as well as gaining a much better reception than the band's previous single, "Flight of Icarus".
Written by bassist and founding member Steve Harris, the song is based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854, which took place during the Crimean War, and inspired by Lord Tennyson's 1854 poem of the same name. The track has been the subject of much praise since its release, with AllMusic describing it as "an all-time genre classic that boasts guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith's most memorable harmonized lead riff, plus that trademark galloping rhythm," while Mick Wall comments that it is the song "which most Maiden fans from those days still recall first when you mention the Piece of Mind album." Despite the popularity of the song, it was the single's B-Side, a cover of Jethro Tull's "Cross-Eyed Mary", which managed to gain a substantial amount of airplay on US radio, becoming one of the band's few tracks, along with previous single "Flight of Icarus", to do so.
It’s quite an atmospheric song as the opening in “The Trooper” is meant to try and recreate the galloping horses in the charge of the light brigade. The first verses show the soldier’s patriotism: He’s willing to die if he can take an enemy with him. “Run you through” regards various kinds of blades – swords, spears (the presumed weapon of a light cavalryman) and bayonets installed atop the rifles to stab approaching enemies. And as the trooper dies, he feels lonely on the ground and slowly fading to death. Despite this feeling of emptiness and being “forgotten,” he dies without regret or fear.
A regular fixture in the band’s concerts, vocalist Bruce Dickinson has always waved a Union Flag during live performances. And, more recently, has begun wearing an authentic red coat uniform which would have been worn during the battle on which the song was based.
Eddie sheds his tatty jeans-and-T-shirt combo for the first time, changing into a smart red cavalry uniform for arguably his most popular incarnation – the Trooper tattoo taking pride of place on Steve Harris’s forearm. There is something highly stirring about this image of bullish resilience, but Riggsy reckons its appeal is more simple: “I think this is popular because it has a lot of red and blue in it,” insists the artist. “The other covers don’t have much red. I resist using red just for the sake of it (can you put more blood in it Derek… whinge whinge).”
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Ben Komets
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 1/12
Number of Parts: 9
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Magnus Fagerberg
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 90 mm
Number of Parts: 14
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
“Oh, look, how beautiful she is. How gracious. How elegant. How young. Look at her face. Her eyes. She looks like an angel. Oh she’s so blessed.”
And she was happy as everyone praised her.
The people's awe and the vivid description of her stunning appearance pleased her.
She saw herself through the eyes of the others. She imagined her face. Young and innocent.She can only imagine...
Because whenever she looks at the mirror, all she can see is her hollow sockets staring back at her as her rotting skin around them is falling to pieces...
THE LEAGUE is a collaboration between four companies: Michael Kontraros Collectibles, Aradia Miniatures, Kimera Models, Nocturna Models.
The first project is our vision of the four classical elements as over the top busts. The concept art was created by the same person for all four companies, Stefano Moroni.
Each company then sculpted and produced their allocated bust representing one of the elements:
Micael Kontraros Collectibles: The Earth Element
Limited edition: 250 copies
Sculpted by: Michael Kontraros
Concept art: Stefano Moroni
Box art: Pietro Balloni
Collector’s edition
Limited edition: 170 copies
Once sold out will not be re-released
Story of the Nihang
Originating in the Indian subcontinent, the Nihang are an armed warrior order, characterized by their blue colorful robes and decorated turbans.
The Nihang traditional dress is known as “Khalsa Swarupa”, and is made up of full attire of electric blue, edged bracelets of iron, quoits of steel tiered in their huge conical turbans, and the traditional dagger carried by all Sikhs (kirpan). When fully armed a Nihang will also carry a curved sword on his right hip, and a dagger on his left hip, a large chakram around his neck, and an iron chain.
The Nihang warriors were famous for their high and large turbans (dastar bunga) and their extensive use of the chakram or war-quoit. Unknown to many the turbans could be used as a weapon as they were armed with a bagh naka (iron claw) and one or several chakram to slice at opponent's eyes.
Playing a pivotal role in the defense of the Sikh panth after the fall of the first Sikh rule, when Mughal governors were killing Sikhs and during the offensive of Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Durrani, early Sikh military history was dominated by the Nihang. Known for their bravery and ruthlessness on the battlefield, the Nihang managed to win stunning military victories even when managed to heavily outnumbered. Forming irregular guerrilla squads of the armed forces of the Sikh Empire and the Sikh Khalsa Army, the Nihang proved to be formidable adversaries, spreading fear in the ranks of the enemy.
The authority and power of the Nihang came to an end after the fall of Sikh Empire in 1849, and essentially once the British authorities of Punjab appointed an overseer for the administration of the Golden Temple in 1859.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Kirill Kanaev
Material: HQ Resin Casting
Scale: 1/10
Number of Parts: 9
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Love Sonnet 1 – by William Shakespeare
From fairest creatures we desire increase,That thereby beauty's rose might never die,But as the riper should by time decease,His tender heir might bear his memory:But thou contracted to thine own bright eyes,Feed'st thy light's flame with self-substantial fuel,Making a famine where abundance lies,Thy self thy foe, to thy sweet self too cruel:Thou that art now the world's fresh ornament,And only herald to the gaudy spring,Within thine own bud buriest thy content,And, tender churl, mak'st waste in niggarding:Pity the world, or else this glutton be,To eat the world's due, by the grave and thee.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Denis Vaningeland
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 200 mm
Number of Parts: 3
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
The time had finally come, she slowly knelt beside him and lovingly whispered her name in his ear “THANATOS”. He gave a long sigh of relief and surrendered his soul and body to the angel of death.
She was eternal, she existed since the beginning of time, ever since the first light broke the silence of the eternal darkness. If “GENESIS” was the beginning, then she was the “end”. No one could withstand her, refuse her, deny her, she was finality and inevitability personified.
She had taken on thousands of forms and names over the centuries, Yamaraja, Azra'il, Banshee, Grim Reaper, Santa Muerte, Mot, Maweth, Gabriel, Samael, but her one true name was “THANATOS”.
Beautiful, beguiling, charming, mesmerizing, hypnotic, incandescent, malevolent, vindictive, ruthless, and merciless are just some of the words used to describe her.
But the truth is “THANATOS” is inevitable for everyone.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Marc Masclans
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 90 mm
Number of Parts: 12
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Mortal Enemies
They were but a few feet from each other, they stood still; wary; alert, their weapons at the ready. They stared intensely, peering into each other`s souls, the hatred exuding from their bodies, the fire burning passionately in their eyes. They would only ever meet on the battlefield, faceless, nameless, anonymous; they are opponents; adversaries, rivals. They will fight to the death.
They are "Mortal Enemies"
Unfortunately, many wars have been fought throughout time, however the uniforms, armor, heraldry, and art of war remain to this day intriguing. The "Mortal Enemies" project will introduce modelers to the two sides of each war, we will carefully select interesting, colourful and exciting themes that will inspire modelers to paint, read and learn!
French and Prussian Officer - Franco Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian lasted from July 19th 1870 to May 10th 1871 and was fought between the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia and the Second French Empire of Napoleon III. Essentially the war started due to the ambitions of Prussia to unify Germany which resulted in fears within France about a shift of balance and power within Europe.
Amidst growing tensions and concerns on July 16th 1870, the French parliament voted to declare war on the German Kingdom of Prussia. Surprisingly the conflict began three days later with Germany invading northeastern France, with the French being caught unprepared. After a series of swift victories by German forces throughout France, Paris finally fell on January 28th 1871.
Further to winning the war Germany became a unified country and with the signing of the treaty of Frankfurt acquired the majority of Alsace and certain areas of Lorraine.With the balance of power shifting considerably in Europe and Otto von Bismarck demanding great authority within Europe the foundations for World War I were laid.
Sculptor: Christos Panagiotopoulos
Painter: Christos Panagiotopoulos
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 75 mm
Number of Parts: 9
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Piece of Mind is the fourth studio album by Iron Maiden. It was released on 16 May 1983 in the United Kingdom by EMI Records and in the United States by Capitol Records. It was the first album to feature drummer Nicko McBrain, who had recently left the band Trust and has been Iron Maiden's drummer ever since.
Piece of Mind was a mostly critical and commercial success, reaching number three on the UK Albums Chart and achieving platinum certification in the UK and North America.
Derek Diggs made the band’s mascot Eddie lobotomised and chained a padded cell for the cover. Diggs also pointed out on an interview that “if you look at the other cover, the one where he's burning the guy, Flight Of Icarus, that little box there, by the sun, that's Eddie's room. The padded cell.” and at the back of the Piece of Mind cover, the clouds seen through the open door symbolize the dream of freedom.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Riccardo Agostini
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 1/24
Number of Parts: 10
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Catalina is a notorious pirate known plundering the Caribbean for the past decade. Beatiful but deadly, always accompanied by Captain Kidd, her favourite monkey. She has amassed a fortune by preying on unsuspecting ships and multiple attacks in Cartagena. Her ability to strike swiftly and quietly earned her the moniker "the Silent Storm," leaving a trail of lucrative spoils and fearful whispers in her wake.
What is in the boxScale: 1/10 (200mm) Material: High quality resin Packaging: All pieces are safely packaged within a cardboard box in protective foam
Note:
Figures/kits come unassembled and unpainted.
Wooden plinth (base) is not included
They contain small parts not suitable for children.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Spyros Paizakis
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 1/10
Number of Parts: 6
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Freyja, hailed as the Conqueror of the Frozen Waters, has reigned supreme in the icy expanse of the northern European seas. With her ship, the Frostfang, she navigates treacherous Arctic currents and icy fjords, her crew undaunted by the harsh conditions. Freyja's raids are swift and merciless, plundering coastal villages and rival vessels alike. Her legend grows with each conquest, her name feared by all who dwell along the frozen shores.
What is in the boxScale: 1/10 (200mm) Material: High quality resin Packaging: All pieces are safely packaged within a cardboard box in protective foam
Note:
Figures/kits come unassembled and unpainted.
Wooden plinth (base) is not included
They contain small parts not suitable for children.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Spyros Paizakis
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 1/10
Number of Parts: 6
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
He had taken many punches in his career as a professional boxer, he had dished out many punches as well, he had won many fights…he had lost many fights…but he had never been knocked out.
His adversary was a good 5 years younger than him, quicker, fitter…and unfortunately better. The punch came out of nowhere, like an out of control freight train it careered into his face. At first, he could see stars, then a bright light, and then absolute darkness…it was as if a soothing lullaby had put him to sleep:
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,How I wonder what you are!Up above the world so high,Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,When he nothing shines upon,Then you show your little light,Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
8, 9, 10… it’s a knockout!
Sculptor: Anthony Contorinis
Painter: Francesco Farabi
Material: Resin
Scale: 1/10 (200mm)
Number of Parts: 2
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Mortal Enemies
They were but a few feet from each other, they stood still; wary; alert, their weapons at the ready. They stared intensely, peering into each other`s souls, the hatred exuding from their bodies, the fire burning passionately in their eyes. They would only ever meet on the battlefield, faceless, nameless, anonymous; they are opponents; adversaries, rivals. They will fight to the death.
They are "Mortal Enemies".
Unfortunately, many wars have been fought throughout time, however the uniforms, armor, heraldry, and art of war remain to this day intriguing. The "Mortal Enemies" project will introduce modelers to the two sides of each war, we will carefully select interesting, colourful and exciting themes that will inspire modelers to paint, read and learn!
English Officer and Scottish Clansman - Battle of Culloden
The Battle of Culloden was the final confrontation of the Jacobite uprising of 1745. Raising an army consisting mostly of Scottish clansmen along with smaller units of Irish and Englishmen from the Manchester Regiment, Charles` efforts initially met with success and at one point began to threaten London. However, a series of events forced the army`s return to Scotland, where they were soon pursued by an army raised by the Duke of Cumberland.
The two forces eventually met at Culloden, on terrain that made the highland charge difficult and gave the larger and well-armed British forces the advantage. The battle lasted only an hour, with the Jacobites suffering a bloody defeat. Between 1,500 and 2,000 Jacobites were killed or wounded in the brief battle. In contrast, only about 300 government soldiers were killed or wounded.
Sculptor: Christos Panagiotopoulos
Painter: Christos Panagiotopoulos
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 75 mm
Number of Parts: 7
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Mortal Enemies
They were but a few feet from each other, they stood still; wary; alert, their weapons at the ready. They stared intensely, peering into each other`s souls, the hatred exuding from their bodies, the fire burning passionately in their eyes. They would only ever meet on the battlefield, faceless, nameless, anonymous; they are opponents; adversaries, rivals. They will fight to the death.
They are "Mortal Enemies"
Unfortunately, many wars have been fought throughout time, however the uniforms, armor, heraldry, and art of war remain to this day intriguing. The "Mortal Enemies" project will introduce modelers to the two sides of each war, we will carefully select interesting, colourful and exciting themes that will inspire modelers to paint, read and learn!
French and Prussian Officer - Franco Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian lasted from July 19th 1870 to May 10th 1871 and was fought between the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia and the Second French Empire of Napoleon III. Essentially the war started due to the ambitions of Prussia to unify Germany which resulted in fears within France about a shift of balance and power within Europe.
Amidst growing tensions and concerns on July 16th 1870, the French parliament voted to declare war on the German Kingdom of Prussia. Surprisingly the conflict began three days later with Germany invading northeastern France, with the French being caught unprepared. After a series of swift victories by German forces throughout France, Paris finally fell on January 28th 1871.
Further to winning the war Germany became a unified country and with the signing of the treaty of Frankfurt acquired the majority of Alsace and certain areas of Lorraine.With the balance of power shifting considerably in Europe and Otto von Bismarck demanding great authority within Europe the foundations for World War I were laid.
Sculptor: Christos Panagiotopoulos
Painter: Christos Panagiotopoulos
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 75 mm
Number of Parts: 6
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
The Number of the Beast is the third studio Iron Maiden. It was released on 22 March 1982 in the United Kingdom by EMI Records and in the United States by Harvest and Capitol Records. The album was their first to feature vocalist Bruce Dickinson and their last with drummer Clive Burr.
The Number of the Beast was met with critical and commercial success, and became the band's first album to top the UK Albums Chart and reach the top 40 of the US Billboard 200. The album produced the singles "Run to the Hills" and "The Number of the Beast", the former of which became the band's first top-ten UK single. Since the release of The Number of the Beast, "The Beast" has become an alternate name for Iron Maiden and was later used in the titles of some of their compilations and live releases, including Best of the Beast and Visions of the Beast.
Like all of Iron Maiden's album artwork during the 1980s and early 90s, this one was also painted by Derek Riggs. The cover was originally created for the song "Purgatory", but ended up to be the cover for The Number of the Beast. The original 1982 artwork includes a blue sky in the background; a mistake by the printers of the cover, this was corrected to black when the album was remastered for compact disc in 1998.
The album attracted controversy, particularly in the United States, due to the lyrics of the title track and the cover art depicting Eddie controlling Satan like a puppet, while Satan is also controlling a smaller Eddie. The concept was to ask "who's the really evil one here? Who's manipulating who?". According to Riggs, this was inspired by a Doctor Strange comic book, "which had some big villain with Doctor Strange dangling on some strings like a puppet – it was something I read as a child back in the 1960s, I think," while the images of hell were "taken from my knowledge of medieval European Christian art which was full of such scenes". In addition, Satan was supposed to have wings made out of lightning and smoke (which can still be seen vaguely in the final piece) but due to time constrain, Riggs was unable to complete it as intended. He also made Satan look like Salvador Dalí as a joke.
According to US professor Bryan A. Bardine, "this album evokes power, passion and music that present darker themes and images."
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Francesco Farabi
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 1/24
Number of Parts: 14
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Amara, a seasoned marauder, carved her legacy through relentless pillaging across the Mediterranean's azure expanse. With her vessels laden with cannons, she struck fear into the hearts of seafarers, earning the fearsome moniker, the Mediterranean Gale. Her raids were not mere plunderings; they were tumultuous storms of destruction, leaving a trail of sunken adversaries in her wake. Despite the efforts of authorities to capture her, Amara proved elusive, her stronghold shifting among the Aegean's labyrinthine islands, her presence an ominous specter haunting the seas, forever beyond their grasp.
What is in the boxScale: 1/10 (200mm) Material: High quality resin Packaging: All pieces are safely packaged within a cardboard box in protective foam
Note:
Figures/kits come unassembled and unpainted.
Wooden plinth (base) is not included
They contain small parts not suitable for children.
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Spyros Paizakis
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 1/10
Number of Parts: 6
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Growing up in the deep forests, surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of nature, the elf had developed several talents over the years.
Content with the silence and solitude, he did not like the company of other elves, or humans, but he did have an affinity for the animals of the forest…one species in particular: Frogs.
From a young age whenever he played at the lake the tadpoles and frogs would flock to him, swim around him, get in his clothes and tickle him. He soon found that if he concentrated enough, he could hear them whisper and talk. As time passed, he would spend all day at the lake conversing and playing with his friends.
Many people do not know this, but frogs are wise creatures, philosophers, theorists, even dreamers. One frog in particular was the elf’s favorite, with an inquisitive mind, whimsical spirit and astonishing insight into the knowledge of life, they soon became best friends and inseparable.
The frog would rest on the elf’s shoulder, right by his ear, so that they could talk and discuss all day long. They would go everywhere together, do everything together…a bond, friendship that could not be broken.
Sculptor: Georgia Sarantinou
Painter: Michael Volquarts
Material: HQ Resin
Scale: 1/10 (200 mm)
Number of Parts: 2
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
They have a keen sense of smell, big ears, a squiggly tale, a huge appetite, and an infinity for mischief! They live in the walls and under the floorboards, they scavenge and hunt for their food and their appetite is insatiable! If you were awake at night you can hear the tiny pitter patter of their feet, a creak here and a crack there.
Normal people would think they were mice…people with an overactive imagination could go so far as saying that elves live in their house…nope, it’s even worse…they are Melfs, food raiders and troublemakers extraordinaire!
They will raid your cupboards and fridge, creating intricate machines to gain access to the most delicious foods. They have an affinity for cheese…good quality cheese mind you, not the cheap “plastic” stuff… Parmigiano, Quintano, Brie, Comté, Clothbound Cheddar and of course their favorite… Roquefort (for which they will tear down your kitchen).
Of course, if you run into these two…Peco & Rino…well you had better change house, when it comes to trouble, mischief, destruction, and appetite these two are unstoppable, unbeatable and absolutely relentless.
Good Luck, you have a Melf infestation!
Sculptor: Michael Kontraros
Painter: Tasos Tzivitzis
Material: HQ Resin
Scale: 1/32
Number of Parts: 5
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Mollusca Gastropoda…as a child she found them fascinating, she would follow their shimmering silver trail of slime, deep into the forest for hours on end. They were everywhere, hiding in the trees, under leaves, but they were always friendly, and always looked out for her. As she grew older and her powers developed her affinity for them also grew, she found that she could commune with them, they would follow her, and even obey her wishes.
It was then that the purge against her kind occurred. Men would come into the forest and hunt all the magical creatures, drowning them, burning them, killing them with no remorse. She was forced to go deeper into the forest, forced to use forbidden magics in order to survive. Her spirit was beaten down, overshadowed by the darkness and instead of becoming a fairy – protector of the forest and all living things - she became a hag…an evil spirit, a nightmare, a malevolent being hell bent on destruction.
Surrounded by her guardians and protectors, she discovered that with her dark magic and spells she could change them; slugs and snails and mollusks alike, she could make them bigger, make them poisonous, make them evil. She became the “Snailmama”, a wicked creature that would use her snail underlings to do her nasty bidding, kill, kidnap or maim, she was a nightmare for adults and children alike.
Art director: Michael Kontraros
Sculptor: Jin Lily
Painter: Spyros Paizakis
Material: High Quality Resin
Scale: 1/12 (70 mm)
Number of Parts: 2
Unpainted - Unassembled Model Kit
Michael Kontraros Collectables is known for elegant sculpts, classical proportions, and masterfully composed scenes. Their work is deeply rooted in fine-art sensibility, making this a standout collection for display painters.
