Frodo and Sam

A couple of very small hobbits in 10mm scale - Frodo and Sam, from the Copplestone Castings 'Heroes and Halfings' set.  I've painted them inspired by the Peter Jackson films.  

My photos aren't brilliant (especially at this magnification - Sam's face is approx 2mm from chin to hair) but the sculpting likeness especially to Sean Astin as Sam is pretty impressive.




In the 'Hordes of the Things' game rules, this element is a 'Sneaker' ("all bands of infiltrators on foot, such as bearers of magic rings... They do not fight, but can penetrate or deceive enemy troops to capture a stronghold or attack a general unless precautions are taken.").  

With a 2p piece for scale reference



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