Horologius the Time-Eater – Crazed Grandfather Clock

Tick-tock, your time is up. Horologius the Time-Eater is a nightmare from The Real Boy collection by Mammoth Factory. This miniature represents the ultimate “Gothic Horror” trap—a seemingly mundane piece of heirloom furniture that has warped into a predatory abomination. With its splintered wood transformed into jagged teeth and its clockwork heart beating with pure malice, Horologius is the perfect way to ensure your players never trust a piece of decor ever again.

Key Features

• The Maw of Seconds: The main cabinet of the clock has split open to reveal a vertical, tooth-lined gullet. The detail on the individual wooden “fangs” captures the terrifying transition from antique furniture to carnivorous monster.

• Prehensile Pendulum Tongue: Features a long, muscular tongue lolling out from the base of the mouth, perfect for dragging unsuspecting adventurers into its inner, grinding gears.

• Warped Spindly Limbs: The clock stands on four animalistic wooden legs, with two clawed arms reaching out from the sides. The pose suggests a creature that is surprisingly agile and ready to lunge despite its rigid appearance.

• The All-Seeing Face: In place of clock hands and numbers, a single, massive reptilian eye stares out from the hood, adding an unsettling layer of psychological horror to the sculpt.

• Manor Floor Base: Set on a 50mm (2-inch) base with a detailed wood-plank texture, allowing it to blend perfectly into any library, wizard’s study, or haunted hallway.

Encounter Insight

Horologius is the definitive Mimic variant for high-society or urban settings. For DMs, he is a fantastic “Encounter Starter”—wait for the party’s rogue to check the time or look for a hidden compartment before triggering a surprise round. Tactically, use his long tongue as a visual cue for a Grapple or Constrict ability that pulls players into his “Gears of War.” For painters, the contrast between the polished mahogany wood grain and the wet, organic textures of the mouth and eye provides a brilliant opportunity for mixed-media effects and gloss varnishing.

Size Category: Large (Occupies a 2×2 square on a 50mm/2″ base).