A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman

[Babs]

OK - you've seen sharks playing Blood Bowl:






And even: (Really?)

You've seen Cthulhu 'deep ones' for Blood Bowl:





What I'm after is a Coral style or Seaweed type Treeman. A shipwreck Treeman would also suffice.


Think like this, but less cartoony.

Any suggestions?

[Moraiwe]

Reaper coral golem.

https://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/p ... test/77628

[Regash]

Actually, the terms "Treeman" and "underwater" in one sentence also have the term "not" nearby.
Just the idea of a tree growing below the oceans surface seems pretty weird.

Then I thought, maybe someone created a treeman that isn't supposed to be a sea creature but may be painted in a way to look like one.
And I think GW themselves do exactly that:

KURNOTH HUNTERS


The Kurnoth Hunters look a bit like corals have grown on them, don't you think? They come with 50 mm bases so they should be sized like a big guy.
I think the right paintjob can work wonders here. Also, they come in a set of three with several options for weapons, so maybe weaponsnips might be good enough for a conversion.

There are more in this style, unfortunately on 105 mm oval bases, so way to large.

[lunchmoney]

Actually, the terms "Treeman" and "underwater" in one sentence also have the term "not" nearby.
Just the idea of a tree growing below the oceans surface seems pretty weird.

Then you need to expand your knowledge a little;



For example.

[Babs]

Great thinking - the Coral Golem looks like a winner - but I can't find it in their own store!?! Also - I think it would be a mission and a half to paint!
The Kurnoth Hunters also look like a great choice!

Keep them coming guys!

[Moraiwe]

Coral Golem was part of the Bones 3 Kickstarter, which backers have just about finished receiving. It's supposed to be in the Reaper store by December, but you might find it before then in local stores or eBay.

[Babs]

Steve - thanks! I eventually figured out it wasn't going to be in stores until December. If you know of anyone in the kickstarter, I'd be keen to see a scale comparison on it.

[Regash]

@Lunchmoney:
Looks more like drowned trees than actually trees grown under water to me.

@Babs:
Anyway, tried to find something else but came up empty handed.
Most miniatures are animal-like creatures if you look for underwater themes.
Not even water elementals were even remotely close to what you are looking for.

[Ithilkir]

How about a conversion job on some aquarium coral?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/3pa/TOOGOO-C ... 82&sr=1-13

[Moraiwe]

Steve - thanks! I eventually figured out it wasn't going to be in stores until December. If you know of anyone in the kickstarter, I'd be keen to see a scale comparison on it.

Not sure how big the knight is, but this is from the kickstarter page.

Coral Golem.gif

[Steam Ball]

Giant clam, hermit crab or nautilus maybe? Doable with some shells and a bit of putty. Or a fish tank plant, just add eyes. Some other, already made, random ideas:







BTW, mangroves live with a lot of salty water.

[Babs]

Some awesome options there Steam Ball - thanks!

[faust_33]

Boobs on a shark? There has to be a joke about my ex-wife in there, though I'll refrain.

I hadn't thought about a 'Swamp Thing' sort of mini, but that would probably be my goto. There is a D&D creature called "The Shambling Mound", and it looks like there are a few of those miniatures out there. Here are a few from a quick Google search:



This one looks like the Marvel Comics "Man-Thing" to me, so it might be a conversion:


Also, looks like Man-Thing:


Maybe with some added barnacles, starfish:



Looks to be a decent size, but looks more like 'Chaos Tree' to me:


Something with a touch of humor:


Then I found an image (sorry, it's photo bucket!), that has pictures of four of these minis altogether. Nice, because you can see the different sizes.
http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/jan ... NQ==/?ref=

I now have quite a few ideas for alternative Treemen to boot!

[fromherashes]

Really like that mini!