Pathfinder Beginner Box Heroes Miniatures Set (based on
24
reviews)
WizKids/NECA
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$12.99
This set of 4 exquisitely detailed prepainted plastic miniatures is meant to complement the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box with all four of the featured pregenerated characters in the game.
Miniatures include:
Kyra, Female Human Cleric
Valeros, Male Human Fighter
Merisiel, Female Elf Rogue
Ezren, Male Human Wizard
All figures are on 1"-round bases and are fully compatible with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Are these prepainted plastic miniatures included in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box? A: The Beginner Box includes more than 80 full-color pawns, but it does not include any prepainted plastic miniatures. This set is a separate product designed to complement the Beginner Box or stand on its own.
Q: Are the miniatures in this set randomized? A: This is a fixed set containing the four miniatures listed above.
Q: Will this set be part of Paizo's Pathfinder Roleplaying Game subscription? A: This set is produced by WizKids under license from Paizo, and is not part of any Paizo subscription.
Q: How does this affect the Pathfinder Miniatures line from Reaper Miniatures? A: Reaper Miniatures has been producing unpainted metal Pathfinder Miniatures since Fall 2009, and they will continue to do so.
Q: Do these miniatures use Reaper's sculpts? A: These miniatures use all-new sculpts by WizKids.
I am really happy with these 4 minis. I rate it 4.5 out of 5. Minus a half because the cleric is holding a holy symbol. How about a shield with holy symbol on it!
Decent detail for plastic minis. Wasteful packaging
Bought this over the holiday and I have to say that the detail and paint job on them are very good for pre-painted plastic miniatures. Way better than WOTC plastic minis! Also, these minis' weapons aren't as "floppy" or bendable when compared to WOTC plastic minis as well! I don't regret buying them!!
My only complaint is that packaging that these minis come in is extremely large for just 4 minis for they come in a big plastic box-like container. Since this plastic container is a #3 for recycling purposes, most recycling centers will not accept it and it will be just tossed in the trash. Very wasteful. I think the packaging could be more efficient size-wise and maybe being made of a plastic (#1 or #2) that is easier for people to recycle.
I just picked up this pack from my FLGS today. These minis are, in my estimation waaaaay better than many of the PPMs I've gotten from other distributors. They are much more detailed, the plastic is more rigid, so Kyra's sword doesn't flop over, and Ezren's staff stays right where it should. Also, the detail of the painting is amazing. I'm really looking forward to seeing the rest of this line of PPMs from Paizo and Wizkids.
I received them a couple of days ago and I must say I just love them. The detail is amazing and the sculpture is great. For now they're on display, until I get a change to use them.
I finally got my hands on mine. These are way better than I can paint (and I can't say that about any other PPM I have seen). I do have a couple of comments though:
Meri - She looks awesome. Mine came out great.
Valeros - His ear is a big bloch with way too much paint. There is a minor area where his blue glove bled onto his sword.
Ezren: The trim here could use some work. It smeared in a couple places and in a few others failed to take. I really like him though, and it is about the quality I get doing it by hand. I'm not sure if the paint on his face is supposed to be textured or if it is a defect, but it makes it look awesome. The bent arm has some bleed from the shirt onto the forearm, which is hard to notice.
Kyra (my favorite of the sculpts): I don't know if I got just got a dud here or what, but this one has numberous flaws. There blue cloak bleeds onto the yellow in at least 4 places (both armpts left leg, and in the rear). The trim, one of the most distinct and awesome parts of the mini, has some major smudges. The chain mail lacks any texture, which looks like the paint is on too thick, so I can't use a wash to make it pop like I hoped. Both arms have bleed from the gauntlets. And small there is a bubble at the crease of sword arm in the back, where the sleeve meets the tunic. - Despite all this, it is still one of the best PPM I have ever seen.
Personally, I like the foot pads. They will allow me to better add basing or rebase them. They also add a lot of stability to the mini and I don't feel like I will break their feet off (which I have done to some other PPM acidentally).
The flexibility of these minis is awesome. Unlike D&D minis, they are made from a harder plastic that will resist bending and help prevent warped pieces. The smaller areas though, like the swords and arms, are still somewhat flexible. I expect these to hold up well
I really am glad these have become available. A big leap ahead of most of the figs churned out by WOTC for DDM
the folks at the new WIZKIDS shop did a some nice work
These models are really neat, the level of detail is a step beyond what I've come to expect of DDM figures both in terms of the sculpt and the paint steps. The reaper sculpts are a bit better in my opinion but as prepaints these set a new standard.
These miniatures are quite simply excellent. I'd love to see all the iconics - and other character types presented in that quality, and I'll be happy to put my money where my mouth is.