8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A solid expansion, 12 Aug 2005
By Aaron Sherman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: See 0786935200, Angelfire Booster Pack (Game)
D&D Minis have three basic purposes: as pure collectibles; as pieces for the miniatures game; and as figures for D&D role playing combat. In the first category, this set is a knockout. It features some of the best sculpting to date, and the painting has definitely gotten better. As pieces for the D&D Miniatures game, I've heard both good and bad about this set. It will probably be months before all of the strategies shake out and we know for sure, but certainly this expansion adds some very useful minis (including an uncommon commander that's quite handy).
But, I'm a D&D role player, DM, and long time fan of using minis in role playing. How does Angelfire stack up? Superb! It's rare that minis give me ideas for my games, but this set has done so many times over. I'm in love with the flaming skeletons, and simply must find a niche for them in my game. The PC races are well represented and some of the new takes on standard NPC / monster races will play nicely into my Greyhawk game. If you use minis for role playing, drop the metal paints and rush down to the hobby store for a few boxes each of the basic set and Angelfire. You won't be disappointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I am completely addicted to Booster Packs, 20 Sep 2005
By Nadine Fredricks - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: See 0786935200, Angelfire Booster Pack (Game)
Since WoTC launched these pre-painted booster packs, I have bene absolutely addicted to them. don't play the miniature game, but I do use the minatures for regular pen and paper gaming. Like the other sets, the stat cards include the minature game stats on one side, and the official d20 stats for 3.5 on the other side. If you see minis as a hobby and enjoy putting them together and painting them, these aren't for you. The quality doesn't compare to a well painted metal mini. But if you are artistically handicapped like me and just like having tons of minis ready to torture players with, these are a must.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the best set so far..., 1 Sep 2005
By Ben Wand "I used to be cool..." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: See 0786935200, Angelfire Booster Pack (Game)
In terms of monster/figure variety and quality of minis. The paint jobs keep getting better and showing more detail. This set in particular has a good number of large figures, including the cool mounted paladin. For Dnd gamers, there are many interesting monsters and villains in this set. For fans of the skirmish game, there are also figures you'll want to add to your next warband.