Monday, July 28, 2025

Timewasters B+ movie fare: Iron Man

 This is just a well made action movie before the glut of MCU junk hit the screen. A solid B+ and a great introduction to the character. This is one of the few superhero movies I'll give this high of a grade for. I haven't watched many of the Marvel or even DC movies in some years. No need to. Chris Nolans' Dark Knight and a few others like this one are all you need. Deadpool is on this list as well.







On the Table: A gigantic giant, and some OtherWorld 23 NPC's

 A grimdark titan from some forgotten world. 




Quick potato pic:



Pics for scale. The Frost Giant Princess is a metal 50mm sculpt from Reaper Miniatures. 




I've got him a little farther along, but this is pretty close to where he's at now. Still a lot of detail work and probably a coat of some homemade oil washes on certain things and then a repaint is still in order on this project. So far, so grimdark! I finally found my armored up giant. I've been looking for a project like this for a few years now. 


The two 28mm scupts are 3D prints from various shops on eBay.




These are Raymond Gammon and Ms. Pasternack - The 2 main NPC's of the North American Campaign book for THE GAME...








Commissions: Project 7-2-2025 Gnolls!

 A litter of Gnolls. 




The squad leader:








Commissions: Project 7-1-2025 Swamp Creatures

A Swamp Boblin and his buddies going to hunt bullfrogs for dinner. 









He's a happy Boblin!








Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Timewasters - Epic Level Madness: Joker

 This movie is a deep dive into madness. A+ level timewaster and a psychological ride down a long, dark road. Travel at your peril. 

Joaquin Phoenix has a knack for these types of parts, and creates a Joker here that's on par with Heath Ledger's portrayal. A much more disturbing villain on a personal level though. By personal. I mean that this Joker has personal vendettas that he needs to take care of before his madness sweeps the city (see the last picture).





Joker is a howling descent into the mind of a serial killer and a pathology that isn't defined in the SAGE Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology. A very unique madness you might say, but one that you will sink into along with "Jack Oswald White." His real name and origin is undefined data at this point. There is only speculation. In this iteration, he is known as Arthur Fleck.



And the alter-ego is realized...

And becomes the only ego.




This timewaster is a study in a psychopathy so far removed from reality, that the Joker persona finally drags the man down into his universe and doesn't let him go. 

Timewaster grade: A-

I gave it the minus for parts of the scene in his television debut on the long-running Murray Franklin Show. I felt that the writer and director toned down the character to appease marketing and sales people, making a watered down reaction at the beginning of the scene. But they make up for it - remember: "You get what you f**king deserve!" 

That's all for this edition of Timewasters. But remember - always keep your head on a swivel. 

Project 06-01-2025

 These are a few 5th Field Miniatures in Titan size models. Enjoy! 




























Sunday, June 1, 2025

Let's talk Monster Hunter World on PS4

 It's.... for other people than me. Pigs with bumble Bee costumes on and little furries running around the place all of the time coupled with the absolute juvenile story and dialog... its a very... woke world. There are too many bright colors and rainbows for me to take this seriously at all! It's meant for certain types of peoples to gather together to share... exciting stories of... mediocre crap in a super-technocolor happy world. 

I think of it as a Twilight type movie of games. If you're into the YA stuff - then it's for you. Definitely not me.



Timewaster grade: C-

June 25 Movie Timewasters for the month!

 All of these are A to B level timewasters.




Newest Timewaster to initiate: Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

 Will update as I move through this world.




South Park: The Fractured But Whole PS4 Timewaster: Solid B

 If you're a fan of South Park, this one is a gimme. Go get it. It does become repetitive at times, but kicking butt in South Park just doesn't get too old!


Timewaster Grade: B+





***[UPDATE]The dwarves and the Paladin get a new member and new paint.

 Still working slowly on this set. They are not finished evolving I don't think. A new crossbowman has joined the ranks.

The group shot:




The new dwarf crossbowman - for added security on the flank:






The PS4 Sportsball Timewasters

These are good for when you don't want to be playing in a giant open world game and you just want to waste time for a little while. I can't play them very good because thumbsticks, but I can manage once the button setups are reconfigured and bound. MLB 15: The Show is my favorite out of this group!








 

Epic Level Timewaster inbound

 This is an Epic level Timewaster...



You don't find these in many communities anymore.

LittleDog having some fun!