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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 2512208" data-attributes="member: 30035">As a mini collector, I'd have to say that Jupp's right about style and quality. I personally don't collect Rackham minis (too large and too odd-looking for my needs) but they are definitely distinctive and well sculpted. I don't think most people will be willing to purchase generic blobs any longer (remember the earliest lead minis?).  From my own experience as a customer, variety is key. I don't need another generic elf with a bow or potbellied halfling or rogue with a dagger behind his back. The current edition of D&D encourages variety and creativity, and minis that are intended for that audience need to support those facets of the game.  There's also a small but avid market of people who paint minis just as a hobby, not for any use in a game. Most mini manufacturers these days seem to be taking this group into consideration when choosing what minis to offer in their product lines.  You may not really need to look at GW if you are considering marketing minis for use with roleplaying games. There are certainly some people who do use GW minis for that purpose, but in my experience most people who buy GW minis use them for the purpose for which they were intended: tabletop battle games.</blockquote>