containing this pile of goodies...
...my pre-order Mantic Corporation Marines - seven bags of plastic (?) figures, six sprues of plastic (?)bases, four laser-cut MDF bases and a game rule-book. There are four bags of basic marine components (nine torso/leg combinations in three different poses - with different equipment layout on each - nine sets of arms in three different poses - weapon attached to right hand and three different heads and three additional weapons. There is also a kneeling, squad leader with another head option and a powerfist and pistol); one bag of Rangers (essentially the same body and arm combinations but with a different weapon, heavier armoured shoulder pads, a backpack and a different, helmeted head); a bag with three heavy weapons and kneeling crew with choice of weapon barrel; the final bag has one heavy weapon and crew and eight (I think - I haven't opened this bag yet) basic Marine components.
here are the torsos and heads
These are wonderfully sculpted and cast miniatures with lots of excellent detail and great converion possibilities. Yes, there are mould lines and a little flash here and there and it's not clear which left arm goes with which weapon arm and all my laser rifles barrels are bent upwards (a litle hot water and gentle persuasion should do the trick) but they are fabulous value for money (I think my 67 figures worked out at something like £1.12 each) and an exciting addition to miniature wargaming. If I had a quibble it would be that all the kneeling torsos are the same - kneeling on the right leg.
I will do some comparisons against other minis but on first appearances they do seem very similar in size and stature to Forgeworld's Elysian Drop troopers which they remind me strongly of. They will fit extremely well with all my vehicles.
Oh, almost forgot - the metal officer....
Thanks for the review, very interesting!
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