Sunday, March 3, 2019

'Fellowship' from KenR: My Name is Inigo Montoya



Fellowship automatically conjures up thoughts of Lord Of The Rings, but for me the greatest "Fantasy" film, if not the greatest film ever is The Princess Bride. These two chaps form a strong fellowship throughout the film. Inigo Montoya the swordsman out to avenge the death of his father and Fezzik a gigantic wrestling monster.


The film was released in 1987 and has a large cult following, it's one of those movies that you either "get" or you don't. If you enjoy viewing it, you can pretty much guarantee that if you meet a stranger who also loves the film you will become friends.

Montoya was played by the actor Mandy Patinkin known more recently for his roles in Homeland, Chicago Hope and Criminal Minds.



Fezzik was played by Andrรฉ the Giant, a 7ft 4in tall French Professional Wrestler who once was the main rival to Hulk Hogan, sadly he passed away in 1993 with a congenital heart problem.

I have tried using a black background for the photos rather than my usual scenic look. Needs a bit of practice but looks ok.



The figures are 28mm scale, Fezzik as you can see is massive compared to the normal sized Inigo. They are avaliable from a Company called Antediluvian Miniatures and come in a pack of four with two other characters from the movie. They are fantastic sculpts.


25 comments:

  1. Great choice! Excellent brush work

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  2. The Princess Bride .... one of the best movies ever!

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  3. I love this entry. Andre is particularly well rendered. Well done Ken!

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  4. "You killed my Father. Prepare to die". Brilliant

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  5. Fantastic Ken, a fave of my wife and I. Having recently recovered from being mostly dead, I salute your efforts.

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    1. Thanks Peter, did you get the magic pill from Miracle Max too ๐Ÿ˜

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  6. Fabulous figures,lovely painting and great film!
    Best Iain

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  7. I have never seen the movie, but the figures are ace!

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    1. Thanks Sander, get watching, join the Princess Bride club ๐Ÿ‘

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  8. What great figures!! Nice one Ken.

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  9. Brilliant - I am going to have to get these figures. I do not mean to pry, but you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand? Inconceivable!

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    1. Cheers Peter, I need to get round to the second pack which has the six fingered man in.

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    2. Do you always begin conversations this way?

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