Do not know if there is a possibility to directly answer your post Jain, but....
Yup! I started my hobby with Mithril miniatures (and continued even nowadays). Love his sculpts also, although I am conscious that there are lots of better work in this world of sculpted miniatures, Chris has something special in his works that lots of others did not.
By the way and for your info, Mithril is still selling and manufacturing miniatures!
Ahh, I see that you also collect Mithril minis for the Middle Earth line. I have always liked Chris Tubb's stances and body language, wonderful work those delicate details this line is known for.