Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures Entry Pack (Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures) (Misc. Supplies)

Cleric of Gruumsh
Krusk, Half-Orc Barbarian
Troglodyte Zombie
Evoker's Apprentice
Jozan, Cleric of Pelor
Gnoll
Ghoul
Dwarf Axefighter
Elf Archer
Hell Hound
Wolf
Hyena
Skeleton
Human Commoner
Orc Warrior
Kobold Warrior

The paint jobs aren't bad, especially for something mass produced (the Cleric of Gruumsh is the best, as you would expect from one of the Rare mini's). A couple of the mini's appear too be staggering like drunks on their bases but i understand this can be rectified easily. Some reviews have mentioned warped bases but mine are fine

Each mini comes with a stat card detailing both D&D stats and stats for the Skirmish game, which appears to be the primary purpose of the minis. These would have looked much better if they had been in colour, but that might have made them more expensive.

The rest of the box contains a 32"x22" battlemat w/area effect templates on the reverse, 8 terrain tiles (which are pretty good), damage counters, a d20 and a 40-page rulebook for the Skirmish game, oh and a checklist for the 80 mini's in the Harbinger expansion set.

All in all the D&D mini's aren't as bad as some make out to be, and i think that i will almost certainly be buying some expansion packs to start building a collection, or looking to ebay to get the mini's i really want like the Umber Hulk, Large Fire Elemental and the Mind Flayer (all rare's by the way)

If you already have a large mini's collection then these mini's perhaps aren't for you. If you haven't then these are a good and relatively cheap way to do so, and without the time consuming painting!

There are 16 figures. They are well made and have so far survived contact with the most evil toddlers in the world. The paint jobs are fairly crude, but adequate. They will survive the kind of abuse these sorts of figures would normally expect to get.

The terrain cards, stat cards and big map sheet are good, but why are the spell templates on the reverse of the big map sheet? WOC not able to afford a couple of extra sheets of paper?

What most impresses is the fact that you can get a small but interesting skirmish within minutes of opening the box. The system is simple but actually quite tactical. There has been some real effort to appeal to a wide audience and not just traditional gamers. I have enjoyed my set a great deal already.

The biggest problem is commanders. You really need a command figure for each faction you play. I had no commanders at all. Some of the most impressive figures, like my Earth elemental, function like giant morons without leadership. Trading figures is a possible solution but it would have been nice to see at least one low level leader in each entry pack.

Still, overall, a good buy.

Large Earth Elemental
Half-orc assassin
Ember, Human Monk
Drow Archer
Wolf
Crested Felldrake
Orc Archer
Tordek, Dwarf Fighter
Hyena
Dwarf Axefighter
Human Commoner
Gnome Recruit
Wolf Skeleton
Ghoul
Orc Warrior
Skeleton

I was a bit annoyed to find that a few of the figures were stood on their bases like The Leaning Tower of Pisa. But I'm sure I can rectify that problem.
You also got basic rules and rules on how to play a skirmish game - so you don't need to buy the 3 core rulebooks (YET).
You get a 32" by 22" playmat and terrain cards to battle on, as well as a few damage counters.
All in all, a top buy for a low price