[Miniature]: Dungeon & Dragons Miniatures Entry Pack, reviewed by NPC Jeremy (3/3)

2nd Level RPGnetter · #1 10-29-2003, 01:00 AM

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9822.phtml

Jeremy Reaban's Summary:

Great minis, not so great game.

Go to the full review for more information.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #2 10-29-2003, 04:29 AM

Post originally by Martin at 2003-10-29 03:29:54
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So how successful is D&D Miniatures in your local area? Lots of people playing?

Anyone have some industry info about how many units Hasbro is selling?

In my area there is about a six people playing the game. Not bad for a small store in a small town. The bigger games at the store are Mechwarrior and Confrontation.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #3 10-29-2003, 07:12 AM

Post originally by NPC Brown Cow at 2003-10-29 06:12:23
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I don't know how many people are useing the mini's game, but the boosters are selling well.

I had hard time trying to find an entry pack where I live.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #4 10-29-2003, 07:18 AM

Post originally by cnath at 2003-10-29 06:18:02
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The shop I went to only got in 4 starter boxes and hadn't been able to get anymore last I knew. On the other hand they were waiting to see how well they went before they put a lot of money/shelvespace into them.

Some of the ones I got in my box were just as good of sculpts as the metal mini's and at least one of the uncommons were better then the rare I got. (a centar)

2nd Level RPGnetter · #5 10-29-2003, 07:55 AM

Post originally by Brewmiester2020 at 2003-10-29 06:55:28
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I picked up a starter and two boosters at the local shop last Friday and the manager said they can't keep it on the shelf.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #6 10-29-2003, 08:01 AM

Post originally by Brewmiester2020 at 2003-10-29 07:01:16
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In my limited experience (one entry and two boosters) there is at least one figure with a point cost above 50. The medusa (49/80) costs 62 points.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #7 10-29-2003, 08:20 AM

Post originally by Brewmiester2020 at 2003-10-29 07:20:15
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The MSRP of the Miniatures Handbook is $29.95.

I'm pretty happy with the distribution so far. I've picked up one entry and two boosters and only had 3 doubles and enough figs to make a LE and CG warbands.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #8 10-29-2003, 08:25 AM

Post originally by Wombat at 2003-10-29 07:25:07
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Well, the minis are selling very well

But those who buy them are moaning because no one is playing the game...

Essentially what we have around here is a few people sucking up all the minis and then playing "101 Uses For Another Freakin' Fire Drake"

As far as I can tell, a couple of the folks are using the minis for their D&D games, but most are just in the same COLLECTION FEVER! that strikes M:tG and Yu-Gi-Oh fans -- Must Have Them All At Any Cost

Hasbro will be happy, but gaming has taken a giant step sideways...

2nd Level RPGnetter · #9 10-29-2003, 10:13 AM

Post originally by NPC Brown Cow at 2003-10-29 09:13:04
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Your lucky then, between an entry pack and 3 boosters I got 2 tripples, 5 doubles.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #10 10-29-2003, 10:55 AM

Post originally by ascendance at 2003-10-29 09:55:07
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As a side note, I much prefer the new bases with the ring. Nothing sucks more than having an unplayable Unique Wolverine who has one foot broken off the base. No glueing job I do seems to be strong enough to make the figure clickable.

You can also turn the figs fine without a ring. I do it fine with all of my MW infantry.