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This mini is too big. It's a shame to waste a "giant" mini on a creature of this type. That aside, the paint job makes this mini look like something straight out of a low-budget cartoon. It's green - and I mean, John Deere green. No shading or realism. The paint job destroys a decent design. And I can't decide which is worse the mouth or the eyes. The ridiculous black grin with triangle white teeth - again cartoonish. The eyes are a flat black, expressionless and disturbing. While I might be able to figure this guy into play (maybe once) - he demands a repaint.

Cartoonish. Ridiculous paint scheme combines with strange pose and poor design. This thing doesn't even match its own creature description in the MM. Ick!

Who sculpted this Vampire Spawn? A third grader? The pose is horrible and yet, better than the paint which was apparently applied with a spackle tool. This mini isn't scary or impressive, it borders on cartoonish. The vampire doesn't suck blood. It just sucks.

The tomebound Arcanist is well detailed and has a nice paint job. What I like most about this mini is its versatility. Could be good guy, could be bad guy, could be expert, could be novice. The possibilities are endless. I'm excited to add him to my game (if one of the players doesn't snatch him up as a PC first)!

The paint job on the Shadow Hulk is monochromatic but it has a nice irridescence. Overall, it's well built and has acceptable detail. On mine,however, the leading hand was just resting on a peg rather than being connected to the base. It looks a little weird and I'm nervous its instability might someday lead to a broken arm (if it's not broken already - was it supposed to be connected?). Overall, though, it's just big. Amazingly big, even for a huge, considering the subject matter. So if you want a big umber hulk, he's your guy.

I can't say exactly why I like the Half-Elf Assassin, I just do. I was excited to pull it from the box. I would rate it as fair in pose, details, and its monochrome paint scheme. Still, it approaches excellence in its versatility and practical usefulness. Whether this mini is used to represent a PC rogue or a DM minion to challenge the PCs, I'm happy to have it in my repetoire. It is simple but good.

The fist of Moradin is a cool name. It's not badly sculpted and even has a decent paint job. The pose and detail are better than fair. So why the low rating? First, on the principle of the matter. I'm sick to death of getting dwarfs. I have no personal grudge against dwarves but their sheer number (in minis) is annoying. I have hundreds of them and every pack seems to have at least two (more than elves, and definitely more than humans). So if I'm forced to get these little wastes of plastic, the least they can do is make them special. The other dwarf (warsword) in this series is heavier, sturdier and all around better. Why such disparity within the same pack? There are too many dwarves! And, like this one, their overall quality is too poor!

I can't speak for proper sizing (in game terms this cockatrice may be a bit large) but the mini is well made with good detail and decent coloring. I think it looks pretty cool and will definitely find gameplay at my table soon.

This huge mini is nicely built and well-sculpted but I wish the huge minis in this or any other pack would be useful and closer in line with iconic D&D monsters. The Armored Guulvorg may be dragonish but, to me, it's just a big blue lizard. Hasn't the niche for all these dragonkin been filled to vomitous overflow in other packs? It may be big but it's also pretty useless, at least in my game.

I'm a big fan of the clear or semi-transparent plastic used in miniatures, particularly with undead. Now I probably have a thousand undead minis of various types so I'm almost never excited to get another but I kinda like this one. It's simple but detailed. The red eyes are particularly fearsome and unsettling. I especially like how the semi-transparent plastic gives this miniature the proper balance of noncorporal presence and haunting absence.

Now I'm not sure when, why, or where I would have a reason to use a Hobgoblin Warcaster in my game but this miniature makes me hope I someday do. It seems a simple design but the devil is in the details. The pose is interesting. The Hobgoblin's expression draws attention. The details are excellent. Overall, it's good work.

The soulrider devil miniature had a lot of potential to be a really cool miniature but unfortunately the horrible paint job squashed the potential. The design is good and there is detail in the sculpt but you have to hold the miniature a centimeter from your eyes in order to appreciate it since it's buried under a sloppy layer of paint. The colors aren't bad; it's the application that stinks. The total effect is disappointing.

When my players first saw this, they were impressed. The design is first rate with interesting and unique presentation. I especially like the semi-transparent web. The spider itself is ... well, maybe a one & a half star product. It is not well-detailed and I'm a little confused why it has huge legs on the right side and short ones on its left. Is it supposed to be halfway phased in? Not really sure what the designers were going for but its effect was lost on me. I also realize the spider is rather a dull grey but the paint job makes it look ... well, dull.

The Crazed Kuo-Toa might just be the worst miniature ever. It's small, spindly, poor quality just waiting to break. The color is putrid. The painting is sloppy. The detail is poor. The entire design sucks. The older model kuo-toa were cool and fun to add to your game. I'm not even sure what this guy is supposed to look like. It's nasty. I wouldn't put him on my table for anything. What were they thinking? If they're going to redesign something it should be an improvement. This is not.

I love these cards! By far, this is the best deck yet!! I have purchased all the previous packs with mixed opinions on their value/adaptability. No problems with this pack! The adaptability/versatility of the cards in this particular deck is unparalleled since the items included are what "every" player character has (or will have over the course of a campaign). There are very few cards that weren't put to immediate use in my game. It's especially nice to be able to neatly track rations, torches, and other constantly replenished items on a beautifully illustrated card. The cards for spellbook, thieves tools, etc. are great for keeping track of where (or on whose person) specific items are at any given moment. My players now cringe when an in-game "dropped item" moment happens or their carried items are specifically targeted by spell/damage. I've bought two (these packs sorta demand one for each player) and am anxiously rolling pennies to buy more.

I was disappointed with this product and don't feel like it's worth the money. The graphics are great but nothing I can't accomplish on my own on Dunjinni. The card stock is so flimsy as to almost not deserve the name. The maps are only one sided. As noted in other reviews, they slide around (there's no practical way to secure them to a surface or even to each other)and one pack can't even be logically laid out card-to-card as a small section of village. The segmented pictures that are helpful as about the only clue to how a person should lay out the cards in the first place, also prevent the supposed versatility of said cards since a picture begins on one card and finishes on another. The inn is sadly lacking a set of ascending stairs so, what, the inn only rents two rooms - where does everyone else sleep?
I either have to work to create my own similar product or work to fix all the drawbacks of this one. So if I'm the one doing the work, why am I also forking over my hard-earned cash?
If I wanted such cheap products I could create them myself with minimal effort on my computer/printer. If I'm lazy and want to pay someone else to do it, then the product should be *better* than something homemade. This one isn't.

I don't collect/play the mini game but I do use the miniatures for general role-playing purposes. I have almost 400 D&D miniatures and this Horned Devil is one of the most highly detailed. The boney weapon is particularly impressive but it does hint at fragility. The scales and horns, muscles, fierce expression, leathery wings, all of it - richly detailed and awesomely wrought. The only disappointment is the size, which tends closer to medium than large. Maybe this is accurate to his MM description but I think a boost in size would definitely help his intimidation factor. The black color (again accurate to creature description) steals some of his impressiveness. Not sure I'd fork over upwards of forty-five bucks for this guy but I was thrilled to pull him from the booster pack!

I don't collect or play the mini game but I do use miniatures for general role-playing purposes. The stirge miniature is tiny and a bit delicate but close inspection reveals wonderful detail and inspired construction and design. The clear plastic post hints at real flight. Drab but realistic color with fine shading. Not highly adaptable but great for this common creature. Small but powerfully done - a great mini!

I don't collect or play the mini game but I do use miniatures for general RPG purposes. The Huge Fire Elemental is an excellent piece. Its sheer size is awe-inspiring. The transluscent plastic is cool and doesn't detract from the fine detail. The color is amazing. The pose is menacing. This mini demands game play and is sure to bring excitement to your table. A wonderful miniature.

This set is the worst. Absolutely not worth the money! The changes made to improve the product are the very things that lead me to complain - sturdy, versatile tiles are way better than large, unique, flimsy, easily-torn paper maps. Two non-random characters - a wood elf & orc, neither of which is very impressive; guarantee I won't be buying two of these boxed sets. Easy directions for the mini game - which holds no appeal to me personally. And no checklist? This whole thing is a total waste of money!

I don't collect/trade minis nor play the mini game but I do use miniatures in my D&D games. I recently picked up a couple Fiendish Girallon minis and they did not disappoint. The construction is top notch. The detail, down to individual tufts of fur, is excellent. The pose and expression are attention-getting. This mini brings the proper level of fear and respect to the game. He's a fun and useful addition to any game table.

I don't collect/trade minis nor play the mini game but I do use them for general RP purposes. The Aspect of Hextor is a great mini. He's big and hefty with an intimidating stance and fierce expression. The weapons are cool and the detail fine (front & back). He promises to bring plenty of impact to the game table. The only reason I didn't give him five stars is because his versatility is rather low. Still, he's pretty cool - a good solid mini.

I don't collect/trade miniatures nor play the mini game but I do use them for standard roleplaying purposes. Usually I'm here complaining that the web picture doesn't accurately portray a particular mini's fine detail, color, etc. Not so in this case! Get a good look at the picture here at the store because the yuan-ti halfblood sorcerer in not nearly as vivid, vibrant, or finely detailed when she comes out of the box. I'm not saying that this miniature is at all substandard; on the contrary, it is excellently crafted. It's still a great piece. I still appreciate the pose and the design elements. It's just that the web picture leads to a twinge of disappointment upon viewing the actual article. Overall, despite variations in color & detail, it's the subject matter that compels one to purchase this piece. One simply cannot accurately bring the "feel" of a yuan-ti encounter to the table without a great miniature like this. It's definitely useful, effective, and a good value for the investment.

I don't collect/trade miniatures nor play the mini game but I do use them for standard roleplaying purposes. The tavern brawler represents all the things we've come to expect - amazing detail, eye-pleasing paint schemes, sturdy construction. The best thing about this mini is the subject matter - hooray for the common guy! It might not be so great for those who collect or play the miniature game but for those of us who use the minis as game aids for RPGs, we can never have too many common folk! This piece allows for great versatility and roleplaying opportunities when PCs stop in at the local watering hole. Ordinary townsfolk will always find a welcome place at my gaming table. More working class miniatures!!

I don't collect/trade miniatures nor play the mini game but I do use them for standard roleplaying purposes. I had to do a double take to assure myself that the picture on the website was indeed representing the piece I possess. The Dread Warrior is SO much more impressive in real life! The detail is exquisite. The pose is menacing (that's a giant axe he's wielding). The facial expression is classic - the windswept hair a nice touch. The thing I like best about this figure is the musculature. No wimpy, frail undead here! This thing looks like it could easily separate your head from your shoulders, and seems poised to do exactly that. I require my undead figures to bring a high measure of fear and anxiety to the table. The Dread Warrior lives up to his name. Great versatility. Superior construction. Plenty of dread to go around!