Anyway, they have just announced this new series based on the Unexpected party. Rather than snapshot a single moment they have decided to create a single scene comprising several iconic moments from the party, so we have a few Dwarves washing dishes, some playing instruments, while Gandalf and Thorin examine Thror's Map.
From what I can understand, the figures will either be available individually, or in packs of two or three. The base will be available seperately to allow for the full vignette to be assembled as shown below. No word on pricing yet!
Here is the latest image of the Designer MX release. This is the complete set. We are still awaiting the figures from Chris, and until we get them we cannot work out the price, but we will do our best to give you the information this month.
However it looks like we will have to release the set in January as time is passing too quick for us to make moulds for this complex set in time for Christmas. Its a pity but unless a miracle occurs it will be 2010 before you can get your hands on this masterpiece.