The Mythic Legions: Advent of Decay Kickstarter has taken us by storm, and if you are a Backer (which I know you are because of the amazing funding total), you likely have battling hordes on the brain. Well, while we wait for the new toys to be made, a new third-party toy weaponsmith has arrived on the scene. Yep, Grazellka has fired up his forge and has five new weapons to help supplement the oncoming legions of warriors headed to your toy shelves.

As you know, we at the site have a longtime love affair with well-made third-party offerings to help supplement our various comic, space opera, and techno barbarian toy lines. There are several very talented artists out there making all kinds of different accessories, add-ons, and kits, so it is easy to get spoiled. I know Matthew K and I have covered many of these in great detail before, and I have to admit, in terms of subject matter, these things are often time some of my favorite things to feature.

With Mythic Legions now on the rise, you knew it was only a matter of time before we saw new offerings from some very talented people. Grazellka is not new to the scene as he has produced a very nice Tony Guerrero-style barbarian kit in the past, but the new Mysthic Weapons assortment is his first accessory offering, and they can fit a variety of figures and properties. Personally, I think they look awesome with the diverse armies of Mythic Legions, so I have used those figures as the models in the pictures, but you can toss one of these to He-Man and he will be ready for battle.

I have some comments on each of the pieces individually, but there are some general things that can be put forward for this entire set. First, the quality on all of these is top notch. That includes the sculpting work and the paint (and I will speak to those individually), but it extends to casting work and materials. Let’s face it, a great sculpt is meaningless if the molded reproductions of the original are without quality, and these weapons have been molded and casted with a great deal of care. You can tell a lot of experience has gone into these, so all of the details are crisp, and there are no bubbles or imperfections in the resin to speak of, at least that I can see.

Speaking of the resin, it is strong and rigid enough to be able to hold all of the small and sharp details of the weaponry, but it is also flexible enough that it is not brittle, and it can handle the wear of being placed in figure hands and posed in fight scenes. That is a balance that is often difficult to attain, so while I am still careful with all of the pieces because they are handmade, they already hold up quite well.

Let’s take a look at each piece.

Cavern Club

The Cavern Club is an intimidating melee weapon with a lot intricate details. It is long, so it can have nearly as much reach as a Mythic Legions standard broad sword, and the end reminds me a bit of Sauron’s mace from the Lord of the Rings prologue. What is cool about this piece is that even the handle and shaft of the club has sculpted details to make those portions look weaponized and threatening, so that makes it pretty versatile. That said, it still looks like a heroic weapon to me, so maybe some of the barbarians in the Legions line can wield this as it might be a bit long for a dwarf.

Battle Ax

Of all of the weapons, the battle ax is the most straight-forward in terms of design and iconic imprint. The single-bladed weapon is built upon a wooden handle, which is pretty standard for a weapon like this. That does not mean the sculpt and construction is any less impressive, because it is, but the design just doesn’t afford as many bells and whistles as the Cavern Club. I do like the shape of the blade and the cutout design, and the “metal” to “wood” transitions in the sculpt itself are very convincing. This is aided by the subtle, but very detailed paint job that gives all of the parts a very realistic and natural feel. You will definitely want a dwarf swinging this ax.

Ripper Hook

Weapons are not only designed for their effectiveness, they are also often designed to tell a story or evoke a feeling. Some are beautiful and proper, some are intimidating, and some just say “destroy” as painfully as possible. That is the case with the Ripper Hook. A short broad blade with hook to it, the sword definitely looks evil, so your orc hordes can fight over who gets to gut the knights with it. The blade is pocked with divots and scratches, so it feels like it was not made with precision, but with a need to be sharp and deadly. The ring at the base of the hilt is a nice design choice that lends to practicality to it, so it can hang from any belt.

The Chopper

To me, this is a quintessential orc sword, which is something that is very welcome to help supplement Mythic Legions. I love the figures, but some of the weapons are pretty geometric and without character, and almost all of them are really, really large. This sword looks unique and has the wear of countless battles, and importantly, it is appropriately sized to be used by a figure of the size of Mythic Legions. That is the case with all of these, so it is a bit jarring at first, but I really do prefer the scale of these to the actual figures, and more so than the actual Legions weaponry.

Rosebutt Maze

This is by far my favorite weapon of the lot, and it also happens to be the most well done. The detail is fantastic, especially with the titular rose sculpt on the butt of the hilt and thorn pattern on the shaft, but the paint on this one is really spectacular. The Club has a lot this too, but thematically, this piece is stronger. The Rosebutt Maze is a family weapon, something like the Stark’s Ice (of Game of Thrones fame) and it hangs proudly above the hearth in a great dining hall until which time it is needed, passed through centuries from parent to child, having been used in countless skirmishes. If you are only going to get one of these, make it the Rosebutt Maze, it is a very nice and unique piece.

Legions of warriors need diverse weaponry, and the Mysthic Weapons make for great additions to your armory. Plus, at $15 USD ($10 if you want to paint them yourself), the price is right, and if you buy the whole wave, you even get free international shipping.

Keep your eyes on Grazellka Art because I bet more pieces are coming, and they are guaranteed to be well-made and unique. I really love these pieces, so if you like what you see, head on over to the Facebook page for ordering instructions, you won’t regret it.