"Off With Their Heads!" A Preview of Little Soldier Company's Forthcoming Alice in Wonderland Chess Set
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Tabletop Sentinel doesn't only feature tabletop gaming's grandees; we like the little guys too. From the one-man bands making minis and games in their spare time, to the small companies ploughing their own furrow, we cover 'em all.
The Little Soldier Company is one such indie company. With highlights including an officially licensed Noggin the Nog range, Martin Buck's characterful take on Napoleonics, and the Kev Adam's Slann-style Tenochs, they produce a host of beautiful miniatures. Oh, and they also make a toilet mimic, so that's a new must-have for your D&D games, right?
They also have a new Alice in Geründerland chess set in the works. Sculpted in the style of classic Alice in Wonderland illustrator John Tenniel, these chess pieces are packed with personality. Although only a handful have been sculpted so far (most notably the glorious Red Queen and her king), it's easy to see this is going to a be a very cool, very quirky collection of miniatures. It will also make a great addition to any Lewis Carroll collection.
Watch this space for more updates on this cool project.
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