Pathfinder Battles Preview: Kobolds, Kobolds Everywhere

Clear plastic to represent slime? That's just brilliant! These are the best kobolds that I have ever seen! Bravo!

Excitement plus. Saw the kobolds in the gen con pics, but nice to see them here, makes details so much easier to make out. Incredibly happy to get the full set of the little blighters! Does this mean a builder series could be in the works? Fantastic looking minis, especially given the small size - look to be a good match for the other one from runelords. Now I should be able to retire my old DDM kobolds.

Slurk looks to be a good mini, can't wait to see in hand top really appreciate the use of clear plastic, doesn't really come across in the pic. Could even cut down the fangs for traditional creepy giant toad/frog.

So that's around 45 previewed now? Including the orcs, demons and droogami(?) from gencon. That leaved 10 to go - 18 if you want clear pics of the 8 gencon. Two weeks until release, another set only 8-10 out from that, bring on more previews...

This really looks to be the best set yet. Kobolds, flying apes, kobolds, cool looking NPCs, kobolds, demons. And kobolds. Might be hard to get from this post but I really like the kobolds.

No word on builder series sets for the near future. To be totally honest, I think WizKids wants them to sell better before they slate more of them. I've been building minis in anticipation of more builder series sets, but so far WizKids is reticent to do more in the immediate future.

It's too bad, because I think they're a great option for the line. If you agree and haven't yet bought any, that's probably the most important thing you can to do ensure that there will be more in the future.

That's a bummer to hear Erik :( I've purchased all of them so far. Here's to hoping we see more of them!

I am well prepared. :)

I agree the builder sets are awesome especially for beginner GMs who want to build up their mini collections. I however haven`t bought them only because I don`t need them. I will buy a case of every new set however and with the Wrath of the Righteous minis I will be getting 2 cases as I will be running that game fairly soon. (January)

Hey Eric what kinda builder sets would you like to see in the future? Just curious....

Obvious ones would be orcs, kobolds, and townsfolk.

I'd like to see townsfolk also.

Obvious ones would be orcs, kobolds, and townsfolk.

I'd like to see a snow leopard named Droogami to go along with our iconic druid Lini.

I'm putting in a request for summoned monsters, summoned allies, and animal companions.

Obvious ones would be orcs, kobolds, and townsfolk.

Townsfolk would be phenomenal.

I really hope the builder series begins to sell better. That's a bummer to hear that they are not selling as well as hoped for. :( Myself, I've bought two boxes of each one.

Erik, I know you obviously cannot give numbers, but how have the sales been for Skulls and Shackles? Has it done well? And has sold better or about the same (or less) as Shattered Star?

About the same. Pretty good overall.

That's good to hear.

I think the real tests will be with Legends of Golarian and Wrath of the Righteous due to them coming out so close together.

I understand why it was done, but I can see sales going down for at least one of them because people will buy one or the other. I hope it's not the case, but I would not be surprised.

With me, I will of course be buying at least one case for each set. :)

It will be very interesting to me to see how things play out based on:

1) When Wrath of the Righteous actually comes out.

2) People's reaction to the Wrath of the Righteous figures themselves.

First, I really like the Slurk. Love the concept. I want a bunch.

Second, I like the variety in the Kobolds. I look forward to getting a small army.

Third, I am happy to hear about the sales of the last two full sets. But I am very sad to hear about the builder series. Has the planned January release of Wrath been moved? Though I plan to buy a case whenever it is released, stretching it out to February or March may not be a bad idea to give those on a budget a little time to catch up.

No word on builder series sets for the near future. To be totally honest, I think WizKids wants them to sell better before they slate more of them. I've been building minis in anticipation of more builder series sets, but so far WizKids is reticent to do more in the immediate future.

It's too bad, because I think they're a great option for the line. If you agree and haven't yet bought any, that's probably the most important thing you can to do ensure that there will be more in the future.

I really wish I could financially afford to buy more minis. But in reality it is usually just one case with the gargantuan incentive and every now and again 2 cases. Also because I have a large established minis set the builder sets has as of yet been unable to help me build anything. And buying minis I don`t need is a bit frivolous, as I already have opening parties with every new case that arrives in which I give away the minis I don`t need from the case. That being said you produce a townsfolk builder set and I will buy a case of that no problem maybe 2.

It will be very interesting to me to see how things play out based on:

1) When Wrath of the Righteous actually comes out.

2) People's reaction to the Wrath of the Righteous figures themselves.

Why number 2? Is something different about the WotR set? I saw on the box art a repaint of the chimera with the name of "mythic chimera." Can we expect a lot of "mythic" repaints in that set?

Ah, finally, some Paizo kobold minis! These should come in handy for people with the Dragon's Demand, or just ones who find kobolds cute somehow.

It will be very interesting to me to see how things play out based on:

1) When Wrath of the Righteous actually comes out.

2) People's reaction to the Wrath of the Righteous figures themselves.

As for #1 Erik, I was only going by the scheduled release of the set. I wasn't trying to be critical in saying the sets are scheduled to release too often, as I understand why it's the case (at least from what you told me at GenCon).

For me, it's fine, as I plan to buy both sets.

Eric, while we're all happy that there's a preview this week, I'm sure I speak for most of us when I say please go and enjoy your very well deserved holiday with the family rather than hanging around this thread answering our little questions!

Erik, do you know if there will be pictures of the front & back of the kobold minis posted when they are available for singles (or sooner)?

These current pics look sort of look like a compromise for not taking 2 pictures, however they do not really do the miniatures justice (especially the kobold archer). If only singles pictures will be coming for these, then just a picture of the front "side" of the mini might be best?

I'd like to see a snow leopard named Droogami to go along with our iconic druid Lini.

I'm fairly certain Droogami is in this set, but so far all I'm going on is the very blurry photo at: Legends of Golarion Gallery

I'm looking forward to these minis a lot, but deciding how much to buy is going to be really hard, given how recently I plunked down a ton for Skull and Shackles, and how much it looks like I'm going to spend on the new Reaper Bones Kickstarter. My wife is very patient with my minis habit, but there are limits....

Even at the common, I have a feeling one case will not provide enough of these little scaly terrors to challenge a party. Looks like I'm going to have to chase down more of these guys. The slurp is a nice surprise, but now it's got me hoping for a mounted version!

Erik Mona wrote:

It will be very interesting to me to see how things play out based on:

1) When Wrath of the Righteous actually comes out.

2) People's reaction to the Wrath of the Righteous figures themselves.

Why number 2? Is something different about the WotR set? I saw on the box art a repaint of the chimera with the name of "mythic chimera." Can we expect a lot of "mythic" repaints in that set?

This one is easy to answer. Because the sculpts and paints are, generally speaking, even better than those in previous sets. I am completely gobsmacked by some of the stuff coming in Wrath of the Righteous. It's a GORGEOUS set.

Sorry to hear about builder sets... I've been buying them like crazy, and I was really looking forward to seeing townfolk/commoner and orc sets. :(

This one is easy to answer. Because the sculpts and paints are, generally speaking, even better than those in previous sets. I am completely gobsmacked by some of the stuff coming in Wrath of the Righteous. It's a GORGEOUS set.

This is me, feeling uncomfortable. Erik, if I can offer some feedback, I've been looking at the Skull & Shackles and Shattered Star minis I've got... and I think there's something going on. The sculpts are definitely improving since the first (spectacular) set. The ambition is also improving, which is incredible. The execution... maybe not so much.

If I compare my Ezrin and Kyra to say Lirianne and (especially) Seltyiel, there's something kind of obvious; the same level of care isn't present. Both the former two have some spectacular aspects (Kyra's pattern on her cloak and Ezrin's trim), but ultimately those two are fairly simple minis. Four or five colors, tops. The newer two have little bits all over the place. Seltyiel doesn't look (to me) like he's from the same company at all.

Now, I could have just got a couple meh paints. But I think I'm seeing a trend. Maybe. All I'd like to convey is... be cautious about reaching for more detail and "even better" because I'm not so sure that's what the end result is.

Just some feedback. Love the product line and I keep buying plasticrack but if nobody says anything...

I am a little disappointed at seeing Serpent Folk, Kobolds, Orcs, Bugbears, and Goblins in this set. I fully agree that more sculpts of these creatures need to be made but I disagree in placing them in a set called "Legends of Golarion". From this set I was hoping to see more notable NPCs as well as named creatures of Golarion. I just feel that these somewhat mundane creatures do not belong in a set of this caliber and potential.

With regards to Anguishs' comments mentioned above, I do agree that I feel the Beginner Box Heroes Set is a far better paint job and sculpt than most of the miniatures presented in the later sets. Though the later sets seem to represent the feel of Golarion and all those within it much better than Heroes & Monsters.

Just my 2 cp.

Needs more kobold. Besides that, awesome!

The Darkmoon Vale stuff remains some of the best Paizo product. Love to see a Merlokrep figure.

I'm glad to see a variety of kobolds coming in this set. They will work well for the Dragon's Demand game I have planned in a few weeks. :D

-Skeld

Hey Erik, any chance we can get the Reta's Bridgemaid out of jail?

It's been about a month and I'm worried Konkrud will go out of stock before I can order both together ><

I finally updated the Legends of Golarion Gallery with these latest minis, except the Kobold Archer. Compared to the photos that were taken at GenCon, this round of photos on this blog didn't seem to display the minis as well as they normally do. These photos still give you a pretty good idea of what the mini looks like though, with the exception of the archer... whom I cannot really even tell is holding a bow.

For now I am leaving the old GenCon photo up as I think it displays and promotes the mini far better. Once all the photos have been released for the set I will likely revert to the one in this blog.

So what specifically is the release date for this set? I know it's soon.

Today, I believe.

Official release is tomorrow (16th)

I got my case and my Dragon today though :P

Haven't opened it yet so still no clue what are the missing 10 minis.

Official release is tomorrow (16th)

I got my case and my Dragon today though :P

Haven't opened it yet so still no clue what are the missing 10 minis.

Let us know when you do!

I think I found the set list, however I don't know if it would be frowned upon by Paizo if I were to post it here.

I have now updated the Legends of Golarion Gallery.

I have not yet activated the display of the mini numbers, as I am hoping Paizo will release their "official" images this Friday. On Friday I will show the minis with their numbers, in their series order.

I wonder when subscribers will begin to get their case(s).

I wonder when subscribers will begin to get their case(s).

I thought I read they began to ship yesterday. So I guess it will depend on where you are on their list and how far the case has to go to get to you.

Ok, thanks Danielc. But yesterday was the street date, correct?

I will admit, that is one thing that has bugged me with Paizo's subscriptions, with the exception of ones that have a PDF, you are not able to get the items more quickly.

If they don't have the miniatures in from WizKids yet, that is one thing, but it would be nice if the subscribers started having their cases shipped out a week before the release date. I know with a couple of the sets, I didn't receive my cases until a week and a half after the street date.

It's a small complaint in the end, but just something that has bugged me a bit.

I think there are two problems with the late mini subscriptions (they haven't actually started shipping yet...)

The first is that the minis probably only turned up last week.

The second is that there have been some system problems with the subscription authorisations, which has meant they missed the start of the window.

Also note: Most wizkids products go directly to the distributor(s). So Wizkids/Paizo have little if any control over what time frame. This means paizo may (or may not, depending on the license contract) have to wait for the distributor to get them the products just like any other business in the US.

I will admit, that is one thing that has bugged me with Paizo's subscriptions, with the exception of ones that have a PDF, you are not able to get the items more quickly.

That's actually a function of geography. Folks close to Seattle often get products before the release date.

Friendly local gaming store contacted me today and said my case had arrived. The miniatures look really good.

Also note: Most wizkids products go directly to the distributor(s). So Wizkids/Paizo have little if any control over what time frame. This means paizo may (or may not, depending on the license contract) have to wait for the distributor to get them the products just like any other business in the US.

Yes, I understand and agree. I actually had assumed that WizKids sent the product to the distributors, and in turn, the distributors sent the miniatures to Paizo (the amount they ordered).

However, I guess I was assuming (and maybe inaccurately) that Paizo received their miniatures well ahead of other retailers to fill their subscriptions, and considering it is also their miniature line (their name on it). But as I said, I could be assuming incorrectly.

However, as I indicated, it was only a very minor issue I had. Nothing that is going to keep me from continuing my subscription.

*Usually*, WizKids sends separate shipments from China to Alliance (their main US distributor) and to us; due the vagaries of international shipping and US Customs, though, those shipments don't always arrive at the same time. Sometimes we get them well ahead of the release date, sometimes we get them right around the release date.