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Yes, it's very important that you don't swallow or breath in your P-65 miniatures.
Heh. I have a little one who runs around and steals my miniatures to use as passengers on his Thomas the Tank Engine railroad. I guess the moral is make sure your little ones are beyond the putting things in mouth phase!
As for the reaper paint plastics, they are priced almost if not exactly the same as metal miniatures. I find that a bit silly personally, but I am miser and almost never pay more than $1.50 for a miniature, even after shipping.
Ah, well, yes, Reaper's painted plastics ("Legendary Encounters") are more expensive than random ones, and they certainly do cost more than $1.50. BUT they certainly also cost several dollars less than their whitemetal counterparts, so I don't know where you got that last bit from:
Legendary Encounters Skeleton Archer, $1.99
Same sculpt, Dark Heavens Legends metal line, $3.99
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Legendary Encounters Werewolf, $3.99
Same sculpt, Dark Heaven Legends metal line: $7.99
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Legendary Encounters Bugbear, $4.99
Same sculpt, Warlords metal line: $9.99
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Legendary Encounters Bathalian (non-IP challenging mind flayer), $4.99
Same sculpt, Dark Heavens Legends, $6.99
Cheaper than the DHL version, but still more expensive than the plastic, P-65 version, $5.49
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It's also worth noting that these sculpts and pre-paint jobs are generally higher quality (at least IMO) than the D&D plastics, so while you do pay more, you are paying for a decent figure.
I figure if you just want a buttload of cheap minis, you just buy them in bulk on e-Bay. If you're looking for something specific and you don't have time for hunting through randoms or e-Bay or for painting your own, that's what the Legendary Encounters line was designed for.
Thank you, DQ! I was unaware of this. Bookmarked for future reference.
Heh. I have a little one who runs around and steals my miniatures to use as passengers on his Thomas the Tank Engine railroad. I guess the moral is make sure your little ones are beyond the putting things in mouth phase!
The only thing you have to be careful about with P-65s is that if you do conversions, make sure you clean up any drill bit and saw shavings carefully, and don't breathe them in in large quantities.
Even sticking a whole miniature in your mouth isn't going to do anything.
Of course, I would still keep them away from toddlers, but I would do the same with any miniature.
Thank you, DQ! I was unaware of this. Bookmarked for future reference.
Glad it was useful. :) I should also note you can probably get most of those here or at the Warstore for 20% off listed price.
We have nearly 2000 Reaper minis for sale right here at paizo.com...
Are any of those the already painted types as DQ stated upthread?
As for the reaper paint plastics, they are priced almost if not exactly the same as metal miniatures. I find that a bit silly personally, but I am miser and almost never pay more than $1.50 for a miniature, even after shipping.Ah, well, yes, Reaper's painted plastics ("Legendary Encounters") are more expensive than random ones, and they certainly do cost more than $1.50. BUT they certainly also cost several dollars less than their whitemetal counterparts, so I don't know where you got that last bit from:
I didn't say they were priced higher than the same mold in metal. I said some were priced higher than some other metal miniatures. I'm sorry if I wasn't as clear as I could have been.
We have nearly 2000 Reaper minis for sale right here at paizo.com...Are any of those the already painted types as DQ stated upthread?
Urizen,
Go to Vic's link, then scroll down and choose "Legendary Encounters." I think the name of the line will eventually change to Asylum Miniatures.
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We have nearly 2000 Reaper minis for sale right here at paizo.com...Are any of those the already painted types as DQ stated upthread?
Yes—the Legendary Encounters line is prepainted plastic. (Everything outside of that line is unpainted metal).
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We have nearly 2000 Reaper minis for sale right here at paizo.com...
Hmmm...just a note: ya'll lost a sale from me a week or so back because I was browsing mini's at Reaper's site and when I found one I liked, I did a search for it here. When I couldn't find it by name, I went ahead and ordered it from Reaper. Looking now, I did find the mini, but you have it listed under a different name (the mini in question is Duke Gerard, which you have listed as Crusader Warlord).
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We have nearly 2000 Reaper minis for sale right here at paizo.com...Hmmm...just a note: ya'll lost a sale from me a week or so back because I was browsing mini's at Reaper's site and when I found one I liked, I did a search for it here. When I couldn't find it by name, I went ahead and ordered it from Reaper. Looking now, I did find the mini, but you have it listed under a different name (the mini in question is Duke Gerard, which you have listed as Crusader Warlord).
Sigh. Our distributor's database often has different names than Reaper does. Given that there's 2000 of them, it's not really something we can keep up on, though we do spot-check newer ones when we look for images. When we get new ones in, somebody should also be making sure that the name in our system more or less matches the name printed on the packaging, but that also may not be what's on Reaper's website, and it may also change over time.
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Vic, on that, is it possible to put the reaper numbers in the description? That is the easiest way to search if you already know what you want.
We do show industry product codes at the bottom right of each product page, and you can also search with them. (Try searching for RPR60028 for example....)
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Vic, on that, is it possible to put the reaper numbers in the description? That is the easiest way to search if you already know what you want.
You can use the Reaper numbers to search for individual minis. Just use the manufacturer code of RPR and then the number. So RPR03033 is the number for Cenwyll Daledance Elf Druid. Try it out!
-Lisa
We have nearly 2000 Reaper minis for sale right here at paizo.com...Are any of those the already painted types as DQ stated upthread?Urizen,
Go to Vic's link, then scroll down and choose "Legendary Encounters." I think the name of the line will eventually change to Asylum Miniatures.
Thanks Mairk (& Vic)!
Various sources around seem to have the same story coming out of D&D Experience, figured I'd update here.
Player's Handbook Heroes line of minis cancelled, not selling well.
Haven't seen word on Streets of Shadow, assuming cancelled/folded into future releases.
Minis packaging revamped, blind/random packages, 6 minis per pack, $21.99 per pack (assuming this will be a huge set). Sets returning to 60 minis instead of 40.
Lords of Madness will be released in August 2010 in this "new" format.
Introduction of "Very Rare" to the Common/Uncommon/Rare mix.
Gargantuan Orcus coming out sometime in 2010.
We're also supposed to get a "surprise", whatever that means.
Additionally, "master" sets of Dungeon Tiles will be released. "Dungeon", "City" and "Wilderness" tiles will be kept in print, to provide consistent access to a core set of tiles. Expansions (like 'Harrowing Halls' in March 2010) will continue to be released.
Doesn't really sound like anything going 'ooooh, ahhhh'. Did they talk about Gamma World?
Thanks, Brian. Doesn't sound like anything to get real excited about. I was happier with the new mini set-up. What, was I the only one buying? I know my purchases were way up on the new boosters, instead of picking things up as singles in the store or off of ebay.
I certainly can use the gargantuan Orcus, if it's sold separately.
I only bought one of the new boosters set....This $21.99 base price for five randoms and one big is .... ridiculous. If they dropped it seven bucks...
I only bought one of the new boosters set....This $21.99 base price for five randoms and one big is .... ridiculous. If they dropped it seven bucks...
I understand the frustration about the price increase, but I got the minis I wanted, and much less in the way of multiples, and over all I think more of the rares, so the price increase was worth it to me.
But people will buy fewer kuo-toas, half-illithid lizardfolk (not kidding), minotaur statues, and other such relatively unpopular miniatures.
FWIW, that's one of my absolute favorite minis. I realize, however, that I'm firmly in the minority. :)
I only bought one of the new boosters set....This $21.99 base price for five randoms and one big is .... ridiculous. If they dropped it seven bucks...I understand the frustration about the price increase, but I got the minis I wanted, and much less in the way of multiples, and over all I think more of the rares, so the price increase was worth it to me.
Yeah, but do you buy at the base price or do you wait to have a nice Borders or B&N coupon in hand to take advantage on top of your member discount? That's what I would do. ;)
Sebastrd, I got an army of the old, good-looking kuo-toa, and I had to give someone a pretty mean trade to get that half-illithid lizard man.
Yeah, but do you buy at the base price or do you wait to have a nice Borders or B&N coupon in hand to take advantage on top of your member discount? That's what I would do. ;)I only bought one of the new boosters set....This $21.99 base price for five randoms and one big is .... ridiculous. If they dropped it seven bucks...I understand the frustration about the price increase, but I got the minis I wanted, and much less in the way of multiples, and over all I think more of the rares, so the price increase was worth it to me.
Borders, of course. I mourn the loss of the 40% coupon, but 33% is doable. I've never paid full price, except when I went out of my way to support a new game store. But I think that's only the store's profit, not Wizards'.
Borders, of course. I mourn the loss of the 40% coupon, but 33% is doable. I've never paid full price, except when I went out of my way to support a new game store. But I think that's only the store's profit, not Wizards'.
Would you be buying them as frequent if you did not have any Borders coupon to use?
Borders, of course. I mourn the loss of the 40% coupon, but 33% is doable. I've never paid full price, except when I went out of my way to support a new game store. But I think that's only the store's profit, not Wizards'.Would you be buying them as frequent if you did not have any Borders coupon to use?
I think so. I bought the old minis at Borders with coupons, too. Honestly, I've experienced less frustration with the new minis, even though they're more money for less minis.
Sebastrd, I got an army of the old, good-looking kuo-toa, and I had to give someone a pretty mean trade to get that half-illithid lizard man.
I bought 5 of them for under a dollar each. I can email you the website if you'd like.
Sebastrd, I got an army of the old, good-looking kuo-toa, and I had to give someone a pretty mean trade to get that half-illithid lizard man.I bought 5 of them for under a dollar each. I can email you the website if you'd like.
Really? You got the link? (In the case of the trade, it's okay, he's my nephew.)
+1. we likey linky. we wants the precious.
Doesn't really sound like anything going 'ooooh, ahhhh'. Did they talk about Gamma World?
Besides that it would be coming out as a 4E campaign setting? I read somewhere that it would have a collectible card element to it.
Thanks, Brian. Doesn't sound like anything to get real excited about. I was happier with the new mini set-up. What, was I the only one buying? I know my purchases were way up on the new boosters, instead of picking things up as singles in the store or off of ebay.
I certainly can use the gargantuan Orcus, if it's sold separately.
I bought a couple cases of the new stuff, but not at retail.
Gargantuan Orcus, $74.99.
Gargantuan Orcus, $74.99.
OUCH. My liver.
What's "gargantuan" scale?
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Here's a prototype.
Looks like the exact same prototype they rolled out a couple of years back and then cancelled.
I stopped buying D&D Minis. Then they started doing the "See one figure" thing, and I've been buying some here and there. Time to stop again.
I've also bought some of the Players ones, cursing under my breath at their cost (yes, no one forced me to buy them).
Aside from the Legendary line from Reaper, there's got to be a better way to get the PPMs we want at a reasonable cost. I stress the word reasonable.
When the price was lower and the quality better, (like desert of desolation and previous) I bought a booster case of every set. Starting after that, I only picked up a few singles I liked. I don't mind the random. If the quality is there at a reasonable price, then so am I, but the newer figures are just blah.
Gargantuan Orcus, $74.99.OUCH. My liver.
What's "gargantuan" scale?
Yeah. Ouch. But, don't worry, he's "limited" - likely in the sense that WotC's going to limit the production run to how many will sell.
As far as scale, it's the goofy 3E/3.5 sizing.
Fine = .5x.5 base/area
Diminutive = 1x1 base/area
Tiny = 2.5x2.5 base/area (two Tiny can fit into one square/5x5 area)
Small = 5x5 base/area
Medium = 5x5 base/area
Large = 10x10 base/area
Huge = 15x15 base/area
Gargantuan = 20x20 base/area
Colossal = 30x30 base/area
D&D Miniatures have base sizes that line up with a grid/battlemap (well, most of them do - some early ones were kinda wonky).
Aside from the Legendary line from Reaper, there's got to be a better way to get the PPMs we want at a reasonable cost. I stress the word reasonable.
I've come to accept the random/blind packs as a necessary evil. The "cool" or desirable minis subsidize the less desirable stuff. They help subsidize keeping common monsters in production (the kind you'd buy maybe half a dozen of, and then never buy again).
But people will buy fewer kuo-toas, half-illithid lizardfolk (not kidding), minotaur statues, and other such relatively unpopular miniatures.FWIW, that's one of my absolute favorite minis. I realize, however, that I'm firmly in the minority. :)
I agree that it's a cool mini. But man, it's not an easy one to just squeeze into your game. ;P It's become my generic "green humanoid" mini.
Aside from the Legendary line from Reaper, there's got to be a better way to get the PPMs we want at a reasonable cost. I stress the word reasonable.I've come to accept the random/blind packs as a necessary evil. The "cool" or desirable minis subsidize the less desirable stuff. They help subsidize keeping common monsters in production (the kind you'd buy maybe half a dozen of, and then never buy again).
Hmm...are there some other PPMs out there that may not be specifically intended for D&D but will work just fine?
PPM = Pre-painted Minis?
Other than Reaper's line, I don't really know of any. Mage Knight never really worked out well for us, they were just too big. Monsterpocalypse seems too weird/zany (and still in random packs).
I dunno - part of my acceptance is from looking at the price tag. Reaper's cheapest mini is $1.75 or $2.00, if you buy the three-pack.
If you only need/want a handful of generic monster minis (goblin, bugbear, orc) minis, that's perfect.
On the other hand, if you want a large variety, with some of the less-frequently-appearing stuff, as well as dragons and a good selection of humans, the D&D Miniatures is actually a pretty fair deal, when spread across some time.
Doesn't really sound like anything going 'ooooh, ahhhh'. Did they talk about Gamma World?Besides that it would be coming out as a 4E campaign setting? I read somewhere that it would have a collectible card element to it.
From another website I saw today:
Apparently Gamma World is going to be released with certain mutation cards coming in random booster packs. So the person who buys the most cards is the best player.
Brian, did you try putting new bases on the Mage Knight minis?
Brian, did you try putting new bases on the Mage Knight minis?
I haven't.
It's not just the bases - the monsters themselves are enormous in a lot of cases, and just seem to take up too much space on the battlemat.
Ultimately, it's not a huge issue these days, because I have a pretty decent supply of D&D Minis. I could probably survive without buying any of the next set out - though I'm still likely to buy some.
I really need to stock up on some SW Minis, though. I need to build up a supply of droids and Clone Troopers/Stormtroopers, in addition to some other random aliens and stuff.