tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post1900545214031269559..comments2024-03-28T18:53:54.518-07:00Comments on Realm of Chaos 80s: No Ventilation: An Interview with Jamie SimsOrlygghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-50568905301427210062015-02-14T14:46:10.418-08:002015-02-14T14:46:10.418-08:00wow Jamie's work on that scenery is amazing an...wow Jamie's work on that scenery is amazing and so well detailed, that temple must be the proud centrepiece of the owners wargaming table, and once again great stories from the hobbies early days.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215536877653190810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-59714943207180521922014-02-15T02:33:22.662-08:002014-02-15T02:33:22.662-08:00Just stumble accross this blog, as well as another...Just stumble accross this blog, as well as another (http://life-in-miniature.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/asgard-for-first-time.html), which brought back so many memories of my youth in nottingham. Especially all the time I spent in tabletop games and Asgard shops, playing games, etc. I don't remember Jamie that well, but Paul, Pank, Slim, Nick and John Blanche I do. The Barbarian was exceptional and being reminded I can still see the showcase with both Nick and John's models in. Thanks for bringing back such great memories.cnixrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202681190141380820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-71067036219575721662014-01-28T01:59:47.332-08:002014-01-28T01:59:47.332-08:00Very interesting, it's always a blast to hear ...Very interesting, it's always a blast to hear about the old stuff :D Thanks!Maulerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271498633548533248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-4068577739369382152013-08-23T04:36:27.316-07:002013-08-23T04:36:27.316-07:00Ahh thanks guys, its an absolute pleasure to share...Ahh thanks guys, its an absolute pleasure to share it with you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467158201842625683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-64799737090953099042013-08-23T00:03:09.377-07:002013-08-23T00:03:09.377-07:00Asgard Jes goodness for cheap : http://www.alterna...Asgard Jes goodness for cheap : http://www.alternative-armies.com/BP13_Barbarian_Warpack.htm<br />I'm definitely getting these.Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-20309325032216159772013-08-22T13:01:12.079-07:002013-08-22T13:01:12.079-07:00You can also find quite alot of asgard minis from ...You can also find quite alot of asgard minis from Viking Forge including the orc above: http://vikingforge.datasquire.net/25mm-asgard-fantasy.html<br /><br />/HansDon Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746248229177370886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-81948166502272222962013-08-22T11:21:15.262-07:002013-08-22T11:21:15.262-07:00Have you got the links for those? Post them please...Have you got the links for those? Post them please if you can!Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-44746957222404515782013-08-22T10:48:05.561-07:002013-08-22T10:48:05.561-07:00Thank you Jamie for sharing these great tales. Lov...Thank you Jamie for sharing these great tales. Love you modelling as well! Great stuff! /HansDon Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746248229177370886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-33242134549521125712013-08-22T07:59:06.766-07:002013-08-22T07:59:06.766-07:00Well, looking at his early Asgard models, he start...Well, looking at his early Asgard models, he started at a high level, I'm about to buy myself some of his barbarians still available from alternative armies and they already bear his "touch"Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-75798698324691272532013-08-22T07:56:28.614-07:002013-08-22T07:56:28.614-07:00Well since we have the opportunity here, let me sa...Well since we have the opportunity here, let me say congrats to you for both your great work from back then until now and for making this piece of history so evocative. Slow and loud applause to you and thanks Orlygg.Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-87290171066880708852013-08-22T06:39:06.219-07:002013-08-22T06:39:06.219-07:00Thanks hugely for the kind words and comments. It’...Thanks hugely for the kind words and comments. It’s really rewarding to share these memories with people who are genuinely interested. <br /> Back then I really don’t think anyone (well probably with the exception of Brian) thought it would or could ever be as popular as it has become.<br /> And a big thank you to Orlygg for putting this together, and his extremely generous comments about my stuff. <br /> Lord knows what ever became of Phallus the barbarian. Id put my money on John still having it. And I do have to say that personally, I think the person responsible for the overwhelming success of GW has to be John Blanche. It was his vision, unbridled enthusiasm and talent that gave the product all its appeal, and lifted it head and shoulders above everything else.<br /> Thanks again folks, your comments mean a hell of a lot to me!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467158201842625683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-7800895354957102652013-08-22T05:56:14.225-07:002013-08-22T05:56:14.225-07:00I can only agree with our friends above. This was ...I can only agree with our friends above. This was a really great interview. My favorite so far. Amazing how much he remembers and so many amusing stories like Jes first sculpt or the appendage of the lucky barbarian. Thx Orlygg and Jamie! /HansDon Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746248229177370886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-8989256748154971822013-08-22T04:41:55.533-07:002013-08-22T04:41:55.533-07:00I suspect we will see the collecting of Asgard min...I suspect we will see the collecting of Asgard minis take up a step as we learn more about the company. Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-3609200750417777052013-08-22T04:40:27.920-07:002013-08-22T04:40:27.920-07:00Indeed we must! Though, I had trouble just finding...Indeed we must! Though, I had trouble just finding Nick Bibby's barbarian itself. Anyone got an image out there?Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-77296173889203202032013-08-22T04:35:21.553-07:002013-08-22T04:35:21.553-07:00Don't thank me, thank Jamie, it was his memory...Don't thank me, thank Jamie, it was his memory that I plundered. I have just spent the last hour looking at Asgard minis on eBay. It's a funny thing to think, but there is a high chance they were cast by Jamie himself.Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-85931480005518901182013-08-22T04:33:38.375-07:002013-08-22T04:33:38.375-07:00Glad you enjoyed Jamie's story. The Jes Goodwi...Glad you enjoyed Jamie's story. The Jes Goodwin story is fantastic isn't it, but then even great sculptors like him have to start somewhere I suppose? Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-65424668820407203322013-08-21T12:16:49.380-07:002013-08-21T12:16:49.380-07:00Fantastic and completely fascinating!! So great t...Fantastic and completely fascinating!! So great to read about Asgard. It makes those miniatures even more special and somehow even more romantic! Thanks for posting this!private w.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13382664057092304789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-57032118590060877572013-08-21T07:25:05.561-07:002013-08-21T07:25:05.561-07:00Great article, this one in particular really reson...Great article, this one in particular really resonated with me. Maybe it was the Vodka for breakfast part ;).<br /><br />I think it is clear that we need to track down Phallus the Barbarian!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-77498732237613254942013-08-20T14:20:47.683-07:002013-08-20T14:20:47.683-07:00Someone must own that phallic barbarian!Someone must own that phallic barbarian!thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-504117464924349922013-08-20T10:31:03.142-07:002013-08-20T10:31:03.142-07:00Extremely entertaining interview! That was actaual...Extremely entertaining interview! That was actaually extremely evocative and inspiring. Cheers for another gem!Leadpesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00853033329961961848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283315887973123007.post-91797975596899291522013-08-20T02:15:38.923-07:002013-08-20T02:15:38.923-07:00WOW, I just spent I don't know how many minute...WOW, I just spent I don't know how many minutes in one of the most evocative stories of this blog (and it does say a lot).<br />Reading about Jes' first mini being torn or about a young John Blanche coming to buy and sell his miniatures is just gold. <br />Reading about their work conditions helps to rrot these stories in reality.<br />There would be so much to say about all of this but it just leaves me speachless.<br /><br />Thanks a lot to both of you Jamie and Orlygg for this very precious part of the puzzle you've given us...Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.com