Kabuki’s Rommel-X Takes to the Battle Field
September 19, 2012 by dracs
Kabuki have announced that their latest sci-fi trooper, Rommel-X, is now available for all you eager collectors. Check out this now fully painted miniature.
This guy is a brilliant amalgamation of both archaic and futuristic styles, making him the perfect miniature to lead many Imperial Guard forces into battle.
Brimming with detail and with a brilliantly commanding pose, this miniature is sure to be a hit with anyone looking for an eye catching general, or just for a cool new painting challenge.
The only concern I would have would be one which I believe BoW Ben has previously voiced about this model; namely the grenades on his boots. What if he tries to kick something? Or stubs his toe?
Will you be opening up your wallet to get yourself this mini from Kabuki? What do you think of it now that you can see it painted up?
I really, really like that. It’s got a calculating and commanding air about it whilst also being a bit sinister.
Kabuki will be hearing from me very shortly…
I believe a few of us commented on the grenades-on-the-boots issue when this model was being developed. How wonderful that they listened to their customers. Such silliness makes him look anything but calculating and commanding.
So if you removed the grenades, what then? Ok model?
Ok model. Removing the grenades won’t make it a show stopper but it will be more believable.
The grenades are a separate piece, which I hope will satisfy as many customers as possible. Hopefully you understand that it is difficult to satisfy a diverse population of customers and don’t take offense to the grenades being included with in the boxart. I assure you that you can leave them off or even use them on a different model where you feel they would be more appropriate. Think of it as a bonus for your bits box 😉
Here’s one lost sale – I hate sites that do not give you any postal charges unless you make an account first.
Superb mini. Love it!
Missed the initial in development post so please forgive if I am covering old ground. I can waive the issue of a general being in need of grenades in the first place. He has grunts for that kind of stuff, but okay I will go along with it. But just imagine how undignified he will be hopping through a hail of bullets over ruins and shell holes trying to unbuckle the strap to get the grenade. Rule of cool and this ain’t cool. Spoils an otherwise good sculpt Luckily it won’t take much to whip ’em off (oo-er) and stick… Read more »
On the upside though the grenades are separate, so could be relocated to his belt easily enough….
Also chibi, might be a good excuse to convert up an sidekick for him, carrying all the other stuff….
Even better
Ich rief in meiner Unterwäsche.
Kabuki has a habit of doing good models. Wish it spread to other companies 😉