D&D minis - how are they painted

[D'karr]

Where are they manufacturered?

China

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

China

Then put 2+2 together I'd say.

 

[Henry]

Then put 2+2 together I'd say.

Which means they're hand-painted by individuals working in China. Any further speculation that that, I'll leave alone.

 

[D'karr]

Now WotC is also manufacturing the Avalon Hill miniatures for Axis & Allies (both are Hasbro subsidiaries). All this production is chinese based.

 

[JimAde]

Ladies and Gentlemen, let's not go throwing around accusations of "Chinese Sweatshops" unless you have incontrovertible evidence of it. I'm not comfortable making accusations regardless if the company is "mom & pop" or WotC.

I'm quoting this both to agree and to tell Henry, "That's a fine avatar ye've got there, matey! Arrr!" (Also my all-time favorite pirate quote in your sig!).

 

[Kae'Yoss]

I might not make myself popular by saying the following, and they might come and get me, but I cannot remain silent any more: It's all a lie. The stories about the chinese sweat shops is just a hoax to keep you off track. In reality, they're painted by santa's elves!

Ed Greenwood put on his elminster costume, thus effectively disguising himself as Santa Clause, went over to the north pole and lured Saint Nicks elves away. Now they are held captive in a vast underground factory in Area 52, where they have to make those little plastic toys.

That's it, the truth is out. They can take me now, I don't care any more. Just save the elves, for the childrens' sake!

 

[Khayman]

Ladies and Gentlemen, let's not go throwing around accusations of "Chinese Sweatshops" unless you have incontrovertible evidence of it. I'm not comfortable making accusations regardless if the company is "mom & pop" or WotC.

My bad. Suffice it to say that it is a labour-intensive activity. Apologies to all.

 

[GlassJaw]

Which means they're hand-painted by individuals working in China. Any further speculation that that, I'll leave alone.

No speculation required - the work conditions in China are fairly well-known. It isn't slave labor and they aren't sweatshops (although it can get hot). But to call them indentured servants isn't too far from the truth.

 

[BobROE]

No speculation required - the work conditions in China are fairly well-known. It isn't slave labor and they aren't sweatshops (although it can get hot). But to call them indentured servants isn't too far from the truth.

Which is why a portion of mini price at my FLGS (10% I think) goes to some charity trying to improve working conditions there.

 

[Dragon Mage]

No speculation required - the work conditions in China are fairly well-known. It isn't slave labor and they aren't sweatshops (although it can get hot). But to call them indentured servants isn't too far from the truth.

Welcome to really real world!