Welcome back, this is my second ever Reasonable Creations post. This time around (normally this is suuper hard work) I took the lazy way out. Dollar store kids toys. A few have decent details on them and you can often find what you're looking for whether it's dragons or giant insects. This time though? We're going Jurassic. Cretaceous? Mesozoic? I don't know, you've got google you figure it out. I'm just here to make minis.
This time I wanted my players to come across something a bit unique and I'd remembered them talking about dinosaurs in DnD at some point. Plus they have stat blocks already. But that's boring. So I scaled (ha get it, too bad they actually had feathers) it up.
Boom. Giant velociraptor. You thought they were dangerous at their normal size? How about a Huge 3"x 3" killer chicken? Better re-watch Jurassic Park and get some survival tips.
The point is, you don't have to make a raptor. Any similar cheap kids toy will work and it's pretty easy to turn them into usable minis. Need a war mammoth? Toy elephant. Want to embarrass your players? Giant giraffe.
Anyway here's what you'll need:
- choice of dollar store toy
- dollar store super glue
- a half decent paint primer (rattle-cans work)
- cheap craft paints and a sealer (optional)
- basing material (there are fairly cheap mini bases you can buy but if that's not an option you can use what I used: dollar store craft wood, explained below)
- and totally optional base dressing
To start WASH THE TOY in soap and water. They often have residual chemicals on them from the molds used to make them. These can ruin your paint job. Next prime the toy. Wait the recommended time on the primer. Let it dry. Paint the toy (obviously.) Lastly you can very carefully superglue the toy to the base.
Dollar stores often carry small bits of craft wood. They're used for making birdhouses and things (what nerds) and they're a good size for minis. Some are circular but I could only find rectangles. But they're easy to cut down with a box cutter or similar tool (carefully) to whatever measured size you need. Paint it black and you're basically done.
Step 5: Seal the mini (optional as always.)
Step 6: This step is also optional. At my local dollar store I was able to find some craft moss. They also have sand, small stones, all kinds of things to decorate your base. I personally used craft moss and corks cut up and painted as rocks. This can be whatever you want, or you can stick with a cleaner empty base.
That's it! Your own personal Godzilla. Just don't let your players tame it. You know they're gonna want to. Don't give in. Be strong.
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