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Cú Chulainn, Hero of the Ulster Cycles from Eureka Miniatures
October 17, 2011 by beerogre
It's official... the hero of the Ulster Cycles (our very own homegrown mythology)... Cú Chulainn has finally been rendered into metal!
Eureka Miniatures has secured the services of Imbrian Arts, to create an image of our very own superheroic demi-god to use on our gaming tables.
I want one for a D&D barbarian, Darrell wants one to use as a Lone Wolf in his Space Wolf army, but really you should get is because it's beautiful and because Cú Chulainn could beat Hercules, Ulyssess, Achilles and all those other bed-wetting Mediterranean heroes before breakfast and still make it back to drink all the beer and score with their girlfriends!
He is that awesome!
Nice… spear !
I SO need this model.
BoW Romain
That would be his Gae Bulg you’re admiring then?
I’m admiring the lot… But then again it might not be to everyone’s tastes.
Ah, bah, everyone likes a demi-god !
By the way, you know this is a great sculpt when you can actually see that the guy is uncut…
Imbrian Arts is decidedly a wonderful artist !
BoW Romain
You’ve been to Northern Ireland too… you know how cold it gets… Cú Chulainn is so tough all he needs is a jockstrap to keep him feelin’ hot!
Wait… that may not have come out quite right… 😉
Anyway… he’s mega-awesome and could sleep with all your Mom’s if he wanted to!
Go Cú Chulainn!!!
Is that his WANG that’s hanging out? I can see clearly why @darrell wants him for his wolves!
I thought Wetwang culture was something else entirely Warren?
The Ulster Cycle is my favourite of all the Irish bardic cycles and Cu Chulainn is without doubt one of the most awesome mythological heroes ever. As for why he isn’t wearing much, well remember that during one of his fits of frenzy it took a group of naked women to stop him destroying the town and then he had to be dumped into a trough of cold water and made it evaporate into steam! This guys doesn’t need to keep warm.
BoW Sam
So sam in your expert opinion is that his WANG that’s hanging out? (Or do we need another expert???)
Yup, Culainn’s dog’s hot dog…
Trust me on this one.
BoW Romain
lol i love that you have a favourite cycle, what is your least favourite one in that case 😛
Thats a great fig by an excellent sculptor- Imbrian stuff is really nice
I wonder if there is a Victorian fig leaf option for those who dont want to do “tackle” 😉
About time someone looked to Irish mythology for inspiration there is a wealth of stuff there. Excellent model now all we need is a suitable Ferdia model for a nice battle of the ford diorama.
Personally I hope we get to see some of the Tuatha De Danaan or the Formorians
Though they’re not Ulster Cycle
Some Fir Bolg perhaps?
If it is Imbrian Arts doing them that would be very interesting indeedy!
he is so uber he doesnt do push ups, he does earth downs
He does cock pushups. One is all you need.
Would they be Derry Derry down downs?
His sword is out.
its funny how different the same stories can be told. When i was told of “Cu Chulainn” i was told his name was spelt Cuchulainn (with fada’s of course p.s i cant spell the word fada right) and his only weapon was a hurl but the essence of the story stays the same he is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
They could have been a lot more period accurate with the swords and spear – they’d both be bronze age in design and materials, especially the spear! Then again, i’m being a picky history nut. Other than that, the model looks fantastic!
Yes yes, but look at the size of his knob! It’s gotta be heroic scale wouldn’t you say 😉
Well, we can’t exactly compare swords when they’re still sheathed, but he does look like he’s a shower.
he is hardly an historically accurate person
I’m just referring to the era in general, not the man. But you’re right. It’s a legend, but a damn great one.
so great it is an offense to call it a legend you have to call it ummm something that is better than legend as i cant think of a word right now so u should think of a word then tell me so i can tell you what you should call it
The spear is the Gae Bolg, a famous weapon he aquired from the scythian warrior woman Scathach. It was thrown from the foot so if anything having him holding it in his hand would be the inaccuracy here
but he has to carry it in his hand else he would keep tripping over it.
The spear … what did you think I meant you filthy lot ?
honestly!
Did someone say Gay Bulge ?
Actually it Translates as “belly spear” so make of that what you will…
Historians will now have to re-evaluate what really went on in the Battle of the Bulge.
Talk about a fine sculpt. His praportions don’t seem exagerated like heroic scale yet is very beefy and toned. This is the type of mini I like the most, ones that are true scale but heroic within the realm of belief.
from where im sitting he looks jewish
my god what is wrong with me
No he doesn’t… He’s clearly intact in that region !
Nothing’s wrong with you, you’re just paying attention to the wonderful anatomical detail of the sculpt.
BoW Romain
whats funny is this is put in the historical section
@lynchy … I’m glad someone noticed! 😀
Have +10 Karma!!!
can i give myself +10?
very nice. Can we get a full on ‘warp spasm’ version too?
Oh dear ! In his position, I fear that sculpt would have to be censored for minors…
BoW Romain
You know you’re a serious badass when all you wear into battle is a psychotic expression and a weapon harness.
IIRC there are accounts from classical sources that the Celts went into battle nakee.
Yes indeed they did, unnerving their enemies with the size of their weaponry.
The Picts most notably did this during the 4rd through 10th century before disappearing/ merging with the Gaels (now modern Scots). They painted their naked bodies and gave the Romans quite a fright. They remained “the unconquered” for a reason! 🙂
I couldn’t help but notice on Braveheart when they lifted their kilts, Wallace’s william was pixellated!
The result of too much whisky the night before the battle and/or a cold morning..
what was it throwing his spear with his little two and it could hit anything and kill it, how epic is he like, tho not quite how i see him but pritty close