While not an especially big fan of Quentin Tarantino films, I did think 'Inglorious Basterds' was a great movie with some absolutely outstanding performances, especially Christoph Waltz as Col. Hans Landa. One thing Tarantino always does do well is casting, and he gets some absolutely incredible performances out of actors.
These figures are another set from Wargames Illustrated excellent Giants In Miniature line, and are listed as "A Couple of Bastards".
Here is Brad Pitt's character Lt. Aldo Raine. One of the biggest challenges of going to this new type of base is if the figure doesn't have both feet planted on the ground. This was an issue with Aldo, and as you can see I got a bit creative and used an old Warlord metal German helmet for him to step on to even out the figures feet.
And Eli Roth's character Sgt. Donny Donowitz with his bat - the OG Negan in way I guess 😃
I also have an old not Humphrey Bogart figure, from Artizan I believe, who is perfect for Aldo disguised as Italian stuntman Enzo Gorlomi.
Gor-la-me.
GOR- LAA- MEE
*whispers* Gorlami
As always, thanks for looking!
Ivor
Nice work. That first photo certainly captures the mood of the film!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated Bill! Hope things are going well on your end, miss seeing your posts 🙂
DeleteI didn’t see the movie, but the figures look good! And that’s a nice set up pic. 😀
ReplyDeleteFigures look really good as well. Nice painting. 😀
Cheers Stew! As I mentioned, not a huge fan of Tarantino but I'd definitely recommend this film - and once you do, you'll appreciate that set up photo much more 🙂
DeleteBrilliant, I love that film
ReplyDeleteThanks mate! It is a good one, Christoph Waltz was just incredible with that performance!
DeleteGreat figures and well brought to life by your brushwork (hated the film though)
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe! Yeah, you'll probably see a pretty even split on regards to love/hate on Tarantino films 🙂
DeleteExcellent Ivor, I slso thought it was a great movie. I was rolling on the floor when Brad Pitt was doing his Italian impression ... lol!!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate it my friend! I was originally going to title this post Gorlomi ironically enough 🙂
DeleteThat's just another one of those instances where Christoph Waltz was just brilliant - he clearly knows that all those guys aren't who they say they are and he's just messing with them having them repeatedly say their names. That final one where Brad Pitt just whispers Gorlomi is just hilarious!
lol, agree ... I wasn't expecting it at all so it had caught me off guard ... too funny!
DeleteEven the other two guys, when they pronounce their names while putting their finger and thumb together and shaking it in what is one of the biggest Italian stereotypes ever lol!
DeleteCracking bit of work Ivor, oddly enough I've never seen the movie :(
ReplyDeleteCheers Frank! Like I mentioned Tarantino isn't for everyone but this one I think is definitely worth checking out 🙂
DeleteThese are fab. I do like a couple of the WI figures some nice looking sculpts there.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated Simon! There are definitely a few more figures from that line I have my eye on - Alan Quartermaine for one.
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