Blog articles and exclusive content from Four Horsemen Studios - Mythic Legions

A look at a very cool project that we completed recently by BBProps and Four Horsemen Studios - the incredibly detailed piano at the center of the Broadway play, August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson.

In celebration of Nate joining the team as the studio's full time illustrator, we sat down with him for another interview and a look at some of his recent work!

The leader of the Order of Eathyron and one of the most pious and powerful warriors in the Realm, this article focuses on this golden-armored leader in the Legions of Light.

A month-by-month breakdown of the releases, preorders, news, and surprises from Four Horsemen Studios in 2022!

A look at the build of the massive, 10-foot Mythic Legions Kkurzog statue from LegionsCon 2022

An interview with a 4H team member about their creative work outside of the studio, including their holiday book "I'm Dreaming of a Brown Christmas"

The trio of Intern for a Day. G-con: Necronominus, and LegionsCon 2022 made for an incredible 4-days of Legions fun - and we recap it all right here!

The final member of the Dark Four and the chilling Lord of Death, the horrible Necronominus returns to the Realm of Mythoss!

The undead have long been a staple of high-fantasy stories, and Mythic Legions has certainly embraced this idea of skeletal warriors with a number of cool characters and figures in the line!

The coming of the fourth and final Horseman is nearly at hand. As the Realm braces for the arrival of the dark Master of Death known as Necronominus, we take a look at the "children" who have helped to usher in his return!

Learn about the creation of the new Figura Obscura logo, and the mysterious "keys" that unlock the secrets of this line!

A behind-the-scenes look at the massive Mythic Legions diorama that debuted at Power-con 2022, and an interview with the artist behind that stunning piece!

A look at this brand new Legions figure scale and answers as to which existing parts the new "brute scale" pieces will pop and swap with.

Created by the Fae shortly after the events of the First Great War, Castle Silverhorn has been the seat of power in this wild kingdom since those early days in the Realm of Mythoss.

A look at the work of this 3D-sculptor and artist

A detailed history of the the Mythic Legions: All-Stars voting process, and a look at the warriors who have been named a Mythic Legions: All-Star!

Want to know how you safely pop Mythic Legions apart for customs and which pieces are removable on the figure? This article will cover that for you!

Combining some of the zany chaos of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth with the overwhelmingly destructive capabilities of JRR Tolkien’s goblins, the various sub-races of goblins have proven to be wildly popular with Mythic Legions fans.

Debuting at Power-Con 2022, we take a look at the first test shots from the inaugural Cosmic Legions wave!

The first pure-born vampire, Volligar plays an important role in Illytha's Brood as he seeks to recall his dark mother from her banishment!

Brad and Mike from Legions Lair are in the hot seat in this exclusive interview!

Stationed along the borders of this vast kingdom are the steadfast protectors of Xylona’s Flock known as the Xylernian Guard.

A look at the various "Power-Con Debut" figures we have released over the years - from the very first to our latest releases!

One of the most visually striking figure designs in the Mythic Legions line is the evil warmonger known as Gorgo Aetherblade. With his red and black armor and his imposing helmet topped with a pair of large antlers, he is certainly a force to be reckoned with as the “merciless commander of the Legion of Arethyr.”

Released in the early days of the line, the Coliseum wave had become one of the most sought after series of releases in the Mythic Legions line. In this article, we explore this wave set in the arena of Mercurios!

The most unqiue of all the Trolls released to date - and the favorite Legions figure of Cornboy!

In this article, we learn about the creation of this iconic structure in Mythoss, and the formation of the Legions of Light in the days immediately following the First Great War.

In this article, we will take a look at these mighty warriors from the Northern reaches of Mythoss!

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, Four Horsemen Studios opened our doors for what has become one of our favorite events of the year. We are, of course, talking about the latest installment of our popular “Intern for a Day” event!

The largest figures released in the Mythic Legions line to date, the Trolls are immediately the center-piece of any Legions display!

We wind back the clock to the earliest days of the Mythic Legions line and the “digibash” customs that were being done, plus some fully realized customs by Zombie13 based on those digital designs!

An interview with the artist behind the super cool new "Kraggnar vs. Kanoxx" posters we've recently unveiled!

An interview with figure customizer, diorama creator, and photographer Noah Pratt, aka "Anything's Posable"

In this feature, we turn our attention to the Scorrox named Mbyra and learn more about her place in The Bleeder’s Guild. We will also get a look behind the scenes at the design and development of this unique new character in the Cosmic Legions universe.

The Carzynian thug and member of The Bleeder's Guild gets the spotlight in this article, including a look at some early design work on this new member of the Cosmic Legions line!

Learn more about "the Stinger from Sector 86", including some revealing information about the history of this character's design and his journey to becoming a Cosmic Legions figure.

Critical components of the T.U.5.C.C. organization and the operations of Hvalkatar are the Sentries, Science Officers, Engineers, and Gravekeepers.

So you’ve recently discovered Mythic Legions and decided you’d like to start collecting these amazing figures. In this article, we will cover the best ways to get started as a new Mythic Legions collector.

In this article, we open the history books to see what we can learn about the heroic protectors who have lent their names and values to the heroic factions of Mythoss.

We sit down with 1/2 of LadyTank Studios to learn more about her customizing hobby and take a look at some of her work!

There are few figures in the Mythic Legions line who have achieved the kind of legendary status that Otho has. In this article, we look at "the greatest warrior in the Army of Leodysseus."

What exactly are fine cuts and where do they fit into the process of toy creation? We will answer that question and also get a better look at some of the awesome fine cuts from Cosmic Legions!

Exploring our work on The Worst ULTIMATES! line from Super7!

Whether you’ve been following this upcoming Mythic Legions game from the beginning, or are new to the community, you’re going to want to hear the latest developments and revels that will bring Mythoss to life for us in 2022!

Legions will never be a historically accurate recreation of real-world warrior, but we do enjoy working those elements into the line when we feel it is appropriate. Let's take a look at some of these influences.

An interview with a talented Mythic Legions fan and customizer! Learn how Aaron got into this line and hobby, what his tips for new customizers are, and see some of his stunning creations.

From the very beginning of Mythic Legions, Four Horsemen Studios knew that we wanted fans to have the ability to “army build” these toys. Enter the concept of Legion Builders.

A look at the original and exotic races, sub-races, and half-breeds which make the Realm of Mythoss the rich and diverse world that it is.

Ask Mythic Legions fans what their favorite race of figures from the line is and you will undoubtedly hear “the orcs” given as an answer by many of those fans. Check out the first entry in our new "Races of Mythoss" series!

Here is a month by month breakdown of the incredible year of toy reveals, releases, and surprises from us for 2021!

An interview with a Mythic Legions customizer and fan, including photos of some of his favorite creations!

We take a look at the third horseman revealed in Mythic Legions - the Lich who is the namesake of the mysterious and powerful Circle of Poxxus faction.

Turning our attention from the light to the darkness, we examine how magic is used for evil in the Realm of Mythoss

In this new series of site content, we will explore aspects of the "Lore of Mythoss", starting with a look at the heroic kinds of magic found in the Realm

In this “Figures in Focus” article, we look at these high ranking members of the Circle of Poxxus and discover that they are actually two parts of a much more powerful entity altogether!

Whether you were there in person of following the fun from home, this article will get you a look at all the fun of November 10^th to 14^th, 2021!

A look back at the past 3 G-con events, as a look forward at this year's epic broadcast!

Longtime Legions fan and action figure collector, Bill Drewnowski tells us a bit about how he got into Legions and more.

An interview with Trevor Williams, aka One-Six Shooter, about the photo shoot for Cosmic Legions - Hvalkatar: Book One

A deeper look at this main character in Cosmic Legions, whose design origins date all the way back to sketches Eric Treadaway did when he was just a kid!

In this article, we will look at how this commemorative coin was conceived and designed to be included as a gift for Cosmic Legions’ early supporters!

The boss-level leader of the Hvalakatar prison gets his time in the spotlight in this featured article that delves deeper into his story!

Crashbox Customs shares photos and details of the work that they did creating the amazing set pieces for Cosmic Legions - Hvalkatar: Book One

A look at which Cosmic Legions parts work with each other, and which ones work with which Mythic Legions figures!

A former bioengineer whose discovery of an incredible serum has led to her turning away from her work and landed her in the dreaded Hvalkatar prision.

A look at the history of Cosmic Legions, from the earliest designs to the planned launch of this exciting new line.

The mighty leader of the Army of Leodysseus, the golden armored Attila Leossryr is the subject of this “Figure in Focus” article.

Some of the most popular Avian Warriors released by Four Horsemen Studios were based on birds and bird-like creatures taken directly from the pages of myth and legends!

A newer member of the Legions community who has already made a splash with his awesome weapon designs and innovative "packaging" for those weapons!

An interview and tribute to Mythic Legions fan and artist for DC Comics, featuring a number of his amazing pieces of Legions artwork.

An interview with Mythic Legions fan and storyteller, Lexi Rose - including a new short story just for this article!

As the Kickstarter for Mythic Legions Tactics: War of the Aetherblade draws closer, we sit down with the game team to find out what's new in the development of this exciting expansion on the Mythic Legions property!

While most of Mythoss falls under the strict allegiances of the faction system, there are two “splinter factions” whose members fall outside of those heroic and evil groups. One of these splinter factions is the assembly of assassins-for-hire, cutthroats, and mercenaries who make up of the Sons of the Red Star.

We've had a blast working on a variety of lines and characters with Super7, from Ghost to Thundercats, Transformers, and more! 

Check out some stunning images from this action figure photographer and find out what got him into the world of Legions!

Known for his tribute creations, including his TMNT orcs, Eric Miller brings wonderful creativity to every project he works on!

Malevolent and ruthless, demons are some of the most horrifying terrors plaguing the Realm of Mythoss.

The "partly metal, partly real" heroes return to toy shelves thanks to Super7's ULTIMATES! line of figures!

If you noticed the uopgraded soft goods being shown on some of the new Mythic Legions figures, it is because of our work with the artistic team of CJESIM.

We've heard a number of people ask this question recently, and we realized they were unaware of the "boom-boom cover".

Never before has a figure made such an impact on the Realm of Mythoss in such a short time. Behold the raw power that is Magnus.

Some new custom pieces from some of the customizers we've previously featured on the website!

Wabe 5 of this popular line introduces main characters and obscure favorites!

A look at the 1999 Mandarin Spawn figure from McFarlane Toys, including some hidden secrets added into the sculpture by Eric Treadaway!

The second original property created at Four Horsemen Studios, this "urban vinyl" line is one that many fans don't even realize ever existed!

A fun and revealing interview with the "big bird" of Four Horsemen Studios, the wild and wacky Chris Gawrych!

Looking at the first three waves, plus a comic version, of the iconic barbarian warrior - Conan!

Small in stature, but stout of heart, you would be hard pressed to find a race in Mythoss with a more fervent fan-base than the dwarves!

If you’ve wanted to jump into the customizing side of this hobby but have been afraid to try, this is a great place to start with some simple custom ideas that require no outside parts or painting!

Four Horsemen Studios revived the 1980's toy line, Power Lords, with a series of figures starting in 2013!

An interview with one of the most unique and creative Mythic Legions customizers.

While not one of the more populous races in the Mythic Legions line, the Cloven warriors have certainly become some of the most popular!

Star Wars was an action figure property that we never knew if we’d have a crack at - until Sideshow called us to help create some 1:6 scale figures from this galaxy far, far away!

An interview 3D sculptor, printer, figure customizer, and owner of Von Burke Studios!

A look at one of the most popular figures in the Mythic Legions line - the Templar Knights, including some of the differences across different releases of this heroic figure!

Answers to the most common questions we have been seeing presented in one place!

A conversation we had with the team behind the Mythic Legions Tactics game, providing a little insight into what you can expect from this new project!

An interview with the SourceHorsemen.com webmaster and long time Legions customizer!

A look at the first licensed property released by Four Horsemen Studios - our collaboration with toy inventor Mel Birnkrint to revive the Outer Space Men!

The most popular of all the variants we released for our Gothitropolis Scarabus figure were undoubtedly the three characters whose likeness was influended by Egyptian deities of old!

One of the key characters in the storyline of Mythic Legions, Artemyss Silverchord is the leader of Xylona’s Flock and she wields the powerful Silverchord once held by her faction's namesake.

A look at the work of Mythic Legions fan and action figure customizer Andy Spinks.

With the reveal of the upcoming Illythia wave, it seemed like the perfect time to focus on these monsters for our latest “Races of Mythoss” feature!

A look back at 2 amazing days of Legions content - including interviews, panel discussions, reveals, and suprises!

We recently received an amazing piece of fan-art that we wanted to share with all our fans. Thanks for sending it Rowan! 

Looking at variant figure we had planned for the unlreased Gothitropolis Vampire Queen figure.

A look at some photos of the packaging samples we were sent way back when the first Mythic Legions wave was still in development.

First presented during our "FANtastic Exclusive" voting process, our unreleased Symbiotech line would've give fans some of the most unique and diverse toys we've ever created.

Crashbox Customs and their "Mythic Pieces" have become a wonderful addition to Mythic displays and photography, but this team has done so much more than just those stunning pieces!

First released as part of our "1.0 Kickstarter campaign", this dwarven warrior has become a fan favorite for building up the ranks of dwarven armies or as the fuel for cool custom creations!

If you have been around the Mythic Legions community for a little while, you have undoubtedly stumbled upon the POWERFUL reviews being done by Triple A Toys. This "Featured Fan" interview is with the main behind these amazing videos!

A look at the first 4 series of Tirtles figures we worked on with Super 7.

Back in 2001, there was no entertainment property with more excitement attached to it than Harry Potter, which made it super awesome when Mattel hired us to design some "creature" toys from the first movie!

Mythic Legions continues to attract new fans and new customizers - including this creator who has already made a sizable impact with his awesome custom creations!

A look at some very early character and weapon art from our studio's very first action figure project!

Four Horsemen Studios is excited to once again partner with Super 7 to create some awesome new Thundercats figures! 

While we know that “Gladiator” is not a race, we wanted to put together an article focusing on this unique group of characters in the Realm of Mythoss and this segment of the blog seemed like the best place to do it!

A look at the amazing photos of action figure photographer John "Johnny Red" Gagnon and some insights into his art!

Test your knowledge of Four Horsemen Studios with our second round of trivia questions!

As you start digging into the Mythic Legions line, you will undoubtedly hear fellow fans use the phrases “1.0” and “2.0” to describe some of these figures.

There are a number of stages in the process of taking an action figure from prototype to production.  One of the stages in this process is what is known as “fine cuts”.

Joe's amazing custom work has been featured at both G-con events, as well as at the first ever LegionsCon event - plus he is just an all around wonderful person and a huge supporter of Four Horsemen Studios.

An early look at the first 3 releases from the new Disney line from Super7!

If you customize Mythic Legions figures, or follow others who customize them, you have undoubtedly seen the work of the artists featured in this article!

A behind the scenes account of how this pink elephant warrior was created and named!

One of the most popular Legion Builders we have released to date, the Black Knight  has proven to be not only a great looking toy, but also an ideal base figure to help fuel many custom creations.

The story behind the SDCC exclusive figure from 2008 that helped jumpstart the popular Masters of the Universe Classics line.

An interview with longtime action figure collector and customizer, and Mythic Legions fan - Adam Bobo

Exploring the fierce feline warrior race who are part of the Realm of Mythoss.

A look at some of the Seventh Kingdom character designs that never actually made it into production as action figures.

While most of those undead warriors belong to the Congregation of Necronominus, there are a handful of skeletons who have broken away from this faction and who now find themselves aligned with the Sons of the Red Star and their leader Skapular the Cryptbreaker.

If you’ve thought that you’d like to try your hand at customizing Mythic Legions but you didn’t know where to begin, this article is for you! These tips and photos from some of the most well-known Mythic Legions customizers will hopefully give you the information and inspiration you need to get started.

Exploring the storyline and concepts behind Four Horsemen Studios' Seventh Kingdom property.

A popular fixture across almost every fantasy property, it was only a matter of time before the fair folk found their way into Mythic Legions.

From the time of MoTU Classics to Mythic Legions today, Kevin Delies (who is commonlyt known as "Jim Pansen") has been sculpting wonderful add-on heads and parts.

A powerful warrior waterfowl who would emerge to become our company’s first Kickstarter exclusive release. This is the tale of Minotaur the Duck.

Tim Burton’s the Nightmare Before Christmas was a property that we honestly never expected we’d get a chance to work on, so when NECA came to us back in 2003 asking if we would be interested in helping design this line of figures, we were thrilled to be able to say “YES!”

An interview with the multi-talented artist, 3D sculptor, and figure customizer from Sweden.

After two releases from our Seventh Kingdom line, our studio’s third FANtastic Exclusive vote was won by  Scarabus, a character from our Gothitropolis property.

A look at the ghostly figure from the "Advent of Decay" wave, including information on how his "glow" effect came to be, some fun bumps along the road to his creation, and some great examples of custom figures using this amazing head sculpture.

An look at the amazing, and incredibly versatile, custom action figure work of Dru Grubbs.

While not technically one of the “races” of Mythoss, the Mercurian figures we have released have become some of our most popular and sought-after figures to date. While the number of Mercurians in the line may still be small, they are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the Realm of Mythoss!

Released in 2009, Queen Alluxandra and her Council were the third series of figures our studio released from the Seventh Kingdom property.

A look at the work we did for the large beasts from Lanard's "Rampage" line of toys, and how some fans have used these monsters in their Mythic Legions collections!

A look at some of the stunning toy photography, including a number of wonderful Mythic Legions images, of One:Six Shooter

From the earliest stages of Mythic Legions’ development, the studio knew that the Realm of Mythoss would be populated by a wide variety of different races. In this article, we will look at the range of figures sizes in Mythic Legions, showing them side-by-side so you can see how these assorted races can add some incredible variety to your display!

The story behind the "Kickstarter Exclusive" figure from Mythic Legions 1.0, including the controversy that surrounded this golden-armored dwarven warrior!

A look at the 1997 McFarlane Toys figure based on our own Cornboy!

A look at NECA's line of MOTU ministatues based on our 200x designs.

Examples of how you can combine pieces of Mythic Legions and Avian Warriors to create some interesting custom characters.

After successfully releasing our first original action figures in the form of Xetheus, our studio was excited to visit the world of Seventh Kingdom once again with the winner of our second FANtastic Exclusive voting contest – the pachyderm swordsman, Ramathorr!

Few fans have made as much of an impact on the world of Mythic Legions fandom as Walter Hagen. As the creator of the Mythic Legions Cabal Facebook Group, "Waltor the Mad" has assembled the warmest and most welcoming group of fans anywhere!

After years of getting to work on Masters of the Universe figures, we had the amazing opportunity to add an original character to the line and the lore of MOTU!

If you follow Mythic Legions postings on Instagram and over at the Mythic Legions Cabal Facebook group, you have undoubtedly seen the amazing diorama and photography work of Dean Wright.

The lore of Mythoss tells of ancient times when four heroic beasts rose up to battle the great evils of the Realm. The first of these beasts to make their way into the Mythic Legions toy line was the “crowned eagle”, Eathyron.

The story of how Four Horsemen Studios' co-owner, Eric Treadaway, got his first job in the toy industry and his first toy on store shelves!

An in-depth look at what we believe is the first ever Mythic Legions cosplay and the artist behind the costume!

Way back in 2007 we had the chance to help develop some Turtles figures for NECA. Making this project even cooler was the fact that these particular toys were inspired by the original Mirage Comics where the Turtles got their start!

A look at some very special MOTU-inspired birds that the studio auctioned off for charity at Power-Con 2013.

During the Mythic Legions: Advent of Decay Kickstarter campaign, one of the “rewards” that fans could select was an experience listed as “Intern for a Day”. This is a personal recap of this incredible day, and how it set the stage for the work I now get to do with the studio and this website!

If you are customizing Mythic Legions, you likely have some 3D printed parts from MyActionFigureCustoms.com. This article digs into the world of MAFC and founder William Robert Post.

For many fans, the Barbarian Builder deluxe set from the very first Kickstarter is the line's definitive release which shows everything that is great about Mythic Legions. This "Figure in Focus" article takes a deeper look at this amazing set!

A look at these long sold out Gothitropolis figures, including some prototype shots and some pictures of unreleased color variants of the Time Keepers!

A look at Eddie's truly impressive collection of dwarven warriors and other Mythic Legions!

How cool would it be to get a glimpse at how Mythic Legions are conceived at the earliest stages of their development? I thought that would be pretty awesome too, which is why I bugged the studio to send me some cool “Behind the Scenes” sketches to share in this article.

The Stone Troll was one of the first of these monsters to make its ways into Mythic Legions. This article will take a look at this incredible figure, including some looks at his early development.

The studio makes their reality show debut back in 2013 with their "Power Lords" cake.

A Mythic Legions customizer known for his dwarf customs as well as his other dark characters - we look at some of this custom creations of this artist.

The first in-house figure released by Four Horsemen Studios! Xetheus was created as part of a promotion the studio called the “FANtastic Exclusive”, where fans voted on every single aspect of the figure’s creation.

Wondering what those three grey plastic bits that are included in many Mythic Legions packages are for? These are the “wing adapters” that allow you to add wings to the figures in the line. Here's how to use them!

Released in the first series of Mythic Legions figures, this skeletal swordsman is a perfect example of how a figure can change pretty significantly from their first appearance to the time when they are final released!

Previously unreleased photos of the initial colors that the Elder Frost Deer, Xylona, was initially meant to include.

Early plans for Mythic Legions and how the line could’ve been very different if the initial plans of it being entirely driven by the "FANtastic Exclusive Voting" would've come to fruition.

One of the very first customizers to create custom sculpted heads for Mythic Legions, and still one of the most popular, we look at the work of this amazing artist!

Do you know which head has been used the most times in Mythic Legions? How about which weapons are the rarest? Learn the answers to these questions and more!

A deeper look at one of the dark gods of the Mythic Legions story - the fiery personification of war, Arethyr!

One of the most commonly asked questions for new Mythic Legions fans, this artcile will show a few ways you can add capes onto your legions!

If you attended LegionsCon 2019 in New Jersey, or if you saw pictures from this event, you undoubtedly saw the absolutely amazing and massive diorama made by JD Brosius and Chandra Cooper, aka Shelf Gravy.

Made available via Four Horsemen Studios' first ever Kickstarter campaign, Decimus Hrabban from the Gothritropolis line helped set the stage for what would come in the future with Mythic Legions.

There is no symbol in Mythoss that better represents the heroic factions commitment to working to together to protect the Realm than the mighty Castle of Four Sides.

The December edition of some answers directly from the Horsemen!

A look at Toshi's amazing Mythic Legions test shot collection!

The original plans for this skeletal high priestess called for her elaborate head dress to be painted in purple and silver.

Easily one of the nicest guys in the Mythic Legions community, we interview customizer Dennis Derby about his wierd and wonderful custom creations!

A look at the very first Mythic Legions "customs"  - a series of creations by friends of the studio and shown at the Toypocalypse 2014 art show in New York.

Three of the dumbest toy enthusiasts on the planet who just happen to have a podcast where they regularly talk about their love for Mythic Legions. Meet Pete, Travis, and Steve - the My Wife Is Going to Kill Me Podcast.

A deeper look at the green-armored dwarf, Orn Steelhide - including concept art on this character!

If you've ever opened a Mythic Legions figure, you have seen the amazing work of artist Nate Baertsch, the man responsible for the stunning images on every Mythic Legions package!

Created as part of our Gothitropolis property, the Vampire Queen is one of the few in-house toys we designed that never actually made it into production.

Get answers to the Mythic Legions questions fans want to know, directly from the Four Horsemen!

The "Queen of Mythic Legions customs" answers our questions about her incredible customs, what got her into Mythic Legions, and what some of her favorite pieces to work on include!

While we have a very adept liaison between our studio and the factory, there are still time where the language barrier proves challenging – and sometimes, like in this case, it yields some awesome gems.

Full production on the Mythic Legions: Siege at Bjorngar wave is over midway to completion, and we wanted to share some of the low resolution images the factory sent us over of some of the parts for the figures.