A Kraken Mini To Go With Your Nautical Adventures This Summer

Wizkids will be releasing a multi-piece gargantuan Kraken miniature (I always laugh when I say "gargantuan" and "miniature" in the same sentence) as part of their Dungeons & Dragons Nolzur’s Marvelous Miniatures line.

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The miniature contains the creature's main body, plus separate parts for six tentacles, a boat, and a treasure chest. You can pick it up for $24.99 in July.

There was a painted version of this mini released in 2018 as a case incentive for Monster Menagerie III.

 

[Mr. Wilson]

Not gonna lie, every time I see the 5th editon sea lion headed Kraken, I can't help but wonder why they decided to go with a sea lion as opposed to the traditional squid.

 

[dave2008]

Not gonna lie, every time I see the 5th editon sea lion headed Kraken, I can't help but wonder why they decided to go with a sea lion as opposed to the traditional squid.

I'm the opposite. I am not particularly found of this Kraken mini, but I really like the new design direction in the MM. Giant squids are a thing, I like my krakens to be something a bit more.

Now I also don't think it looks like a sea lion, but maybe that is me.

 

[jayoungr]

I love the fact that the tentacles are separate pieces.

 

[MarkB]

Not gonna lie, every time I see the 5th editon sea lion headed Kraken, I can't help but wonder why they decided to go with a sea lion as opposed to the traditional squid.

There's only one traditional Kraken for me.

 

[Blue]

I have a confession to make. When minis of creatures common outside D&D start getting large and expensive, I find that there are well made children's toys for a small fraction of the price. And it's easier to find even larger. The >$100 dragon a bunch of years back really got to me.

 

[Stereofm]

Much better Kraken here :
https://dungeoncrawler.com/dcm/

Only ever need this one

 

[Imaculata]

I'd really rather see a giant squid mini, because this thing just has an ugly design. The tentacles could be useful though, but again is this the best design they could come up with?

 

[CptPhoenix]

I love the fact that the tentacles are separate pieces.

Me too. I scratch built some tentacles a while ago based off GW's Watcher in the Deep. Even wrote some (free) rules to play tentacles in D&D.

 

[Nebulous]

Much better Kraken here :
https://dungeoncrawler.com/dcm/

Only ever need this one

How much does that one cost

 

[Dausuul]

Not gonna lie, every time I see the 5th editon sea lion headed Kraken, I can't help but wonder why they decided to go with a sea lion as opposed to the traditional squid.

Agreed. I mean, it's an interesting change, but when I see it portrayed like this, it just looks too humanoid. It's the shoulders and the armlike flippers. We already have about six bazillion aquatic humanoid monsters in D&D, I'd rather have the kraken look truly alien.

It's a pity, because the mini is quite nicely done from what I can see.

 

[Dausuul]

How much does that one cost

Prepainted:
Regular tentacle $4
Large tentacle $12
Kraken $90

Unpainted:
Regular tentacle ?? (Cannot find a listing for this one.)
Large tentacle $9
Kraken $75

You can also pay $54 to get one from the first batch of minis, which apparently had paint and glue issues, so they're selling them at a discount.

 

[Nebulous]

Prepainted:
Regular tentacle $4
Large tentacle $12
Kraken $90

Unpainted:
Regular tentacle ?? (Cannot find a listing for this one.)
Large tentacle $9
Kraken $75

You can also pay $54 to get one from the first batch of minis, which apparently had paint and glue issues, so they're selling them at a discount.

And it is 8x8 inches? That's scary. For $15 more the painted one sure seems worth it.

 

[Azzy]

How much does that one cost

Too much. $75 unpainted, $90 painted.

 

[Draegn]

I give unto you an alternative.

He is also a lovely comfort friend to snuggle with in bed.

 

[Stereofm]

Hi Nebulous,
The Kraken itself is 54 USD, though I bought a few extra tentacles as well.
I received it with no problem, and am very happy with it. I have plans for this mini in my Razor Coast campaign

 

[Stereofm]

[MENTION=58197]Dausuul[/MENTION]
Strange I don't get the same prices ?

 

[Stereofm]

Ah damn, Dausuul is right
however, even the higher price is a good investment, I can attest to the good quality of the mini.

 

[Tormyr]

How much does that one cost

$54-$90 from one with errors to a good one that is pre-painted.
https://giftedvision.com/store/

 

[Zardnaar]

It's a better mini but it's two or three times the price.