TheAuldGrump
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I have been busy painting a big pile of Mantic plastics, bought during one of their sales. Bought in an army set they are quite reasonable in price. The plastic figures are intended for wargaming, so individuality is not great, better for nameless opponents than either PCs or major NPCs. The rules for their fantasy wargame are included free, but since they can be downloaded for free on their website anyway.... Very short rules, not really to my taste, a trifle too simple for me. But, hey, free rules. 
So far, I like the figures, some more than others. The undead in particular look quite nice when finished, with the zombies being very nice indeed. The zombies also paint up stupidly fast, only tatters of clothes, so a quick base coat, maybe even from a spray can, a one or two color paint job on the tatters, and a dip gets most of the painting squared away, just add details.
The zombies have a nice feel - in Pathfinder I would use them for either fast zombies or plague zombies - they do not look like they are lurching along slowly. They look more like they are screaming, leaping, and sprinting after prey. I painted these fellows more for a Fallout tabletop game than fantasy, but since they are dressed only in tatters this makes no never you mind.
The undead range manages to avoid the big hands and heads syndrome that is common to GW plastics, and their skellies look like they might actual fit inside of somebody.
Two general types of skeletons - skeletons (little or no armor) and revenants (armored). Parts are interchangeable, and there are a few spare bits of armor that can be used to upgrade the armor on a skeleton. These also come with what might be either undead dire rats or some sort of undead dog.
I really like the revenant cavalry, but they are a tad pricey for plastics. That said, I feel they are worth the price, and I have had fun chasing the adventurers through the woods with the command group out on a hunt. A lot less expensive than GW undead cav, but expensive.
Only two torsos and two pairs of legs for the ghouls, which is a shame, because they have a fair amount of character - nails have been driven through their flesh, and their expressions look quite mad. A small assortment of weapons, and three choices of head does help, as does the fact that the bits are interchangeable with the zombies. One hand is wearing a Freddy Krueger style clawed gauntlet.
Not enough poses for the dwarfs, but the figures themselves are good - heavy armor, flat topped helmets, the missile troops have rifles and/or crossbows, while melee troops have any weapon you like, as long as it's a hammer.
They also have a decent bulldog.
I have not done much with their elves yet, but their orcs are looking pretty brutal, I am looking forward to their release.
The Auld Grump
So far, I like the figures, some more than others. The undead in particular look quite nice when finished, with the zombies being very nice indeed. The zombies also paint up stupidly fast, only tatters of clothes, so a quick base coat, maybe even from a spray can, a one or two color paint job on the tatters, and a dip gets most of the painting squared away, just add details.
The zombies have a nice feel - in Pathfinder I would use them for either fast zombies or plague zombies - they do not look like they are lurching along slowly. They look more like they are screaming, leaping, and sprinting after prey. I painted these fellows more for a Fallout tabletop game than fantasy, but since they are dressed only in tatters this makes no never you mind.
The undead range manages to avoid the big hands and heads syndrome that is common to GW plastics, and their skellies look like they might actual fit inside of somebody.
Two general types of skeletons - skeletons (little or no armor) and revenants (armored). Parts are interchangeable, and there are a few spare bits of armor that can be used to upgrade the armor on a skeleton. These also come with what might be either undead dire rats or some sort of undead dog.
I really like the revenant cavalry, but they are a tad pricey for plastics. That said, I feel they are worth the price, and I have had fun chasing the adventurers through the woods with the command group out on a hunt. A lot less expensive than GW undead cav, but expensive.
Only two torsos and two pairs of legs for the ghouls, which is a shame, because they have a fair amount of character - nails have been driven through their flesh, and their expressions look quite mad. A small assortment of weapons, and three choices of head does help, as does the fact that the bits are interchangeable with the zombies. One hand is wearing a Freddy Krueger style clawed gauntlet.
Not enough poses for the dwarfs, but the figures themselves are good - heavy armor, flat topped helmets, the missile troops have rifles and/or crossbows, while melee troops have any weapon you like, as long as it's a hammer.
They also have a decent bulldog.I have not done much with their elves yet, but their orcs are looking pretty brutal, I am looking forward to their release.
The Auld Grump
