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EDITORIAL·WHITE DWARF 284

The Ring-bearer Speaks…

August 2003·p. 112

THE SHORT VERSION

Alessio Cavatore explains the delayed arrival of the Fell Beast model and the challenge of adapting cinematic creatures to practical miniature production. He distinguishes the secretive Nazgûl of the first film from the more openly powerful captains of Sauron’s later armies, connecting that change to their expanded heroic resources and magic. Comments on flight, combat and future releases show the design reasoning behind the new models rather than simply promoting their size.

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