Switching back to the 1920s again, this time we have the reason for Salutesville Police Department being so well equipped - the lowlife criminals they have to contend with. Led by the shady "il Postino Diablo" and his crew, Postie's Rejects, the various gangs control all of the city's vice business.
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Ray "The Badger" Rousell and his budgie smugglers |
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"Rich" Lee Hadley and his crew |
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Francis "Feck" Lee's crew |
But where is "Il Postino Diablo" himself? I could say that this mysterious kingpin of crime hides in the shadows and pulls the strings from behind the scenes, but the simple truth is that I painted up a figure and gave it to him ("dues for the Don" I think he said...).
All the mobsters so far are Blue Moon. I do have some more hoodlums to paint up at some time - a mix of Dixon and Pulp Figures, plus a few street toughs from Eureka.
I really enjoyed painting these chaps (and chapesses) up - it was good to let loose with some bright colours, even on those figures wearing more muted or sober suits.
Brilliant, I do love this collection.
ReplyDeleteSplendid. But as you say no sewer rat (AKA Postie).... at least not in plain sight, but if you just lft a man hole cover... I will say no more!
ReplyDeleteFabulous and loving the names.
ReplyDeleteLove it, what a collection!
ReplyDeleteTime for these boys to visit Sing Sing I think..
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff , grand to see them all out together
@ Michael A - thank you m'Lord! It's a fun collection to have. Now, when are we going to see you getting some mobsters for yours? :)
ReplyDelete@ Clint - "sewer rat"? Well, I guess the next time you're gaming with the Rejects you'll find out if he's read that comment ;)
Or maybe he's like Keyser Soze - he's actually in there somewhere but nobody actually knows it :)
@ Simon - cheers! :)
@ Da Gobbo Grotto - thanks! :)
@ Dave D - cheers! Sing Sing called - no room for them, we're full up, try somewhere else, please pretty please don't send them to us :)