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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pawsplay" data-source="post: 5579390" data-attributes="member: 15538">First of all, the products are very different. The whole point of Heroclix is to collect an play with the figures. The point of D&D/Pathfinder miniatures is to play D&D and/or Pathfinder. Secondly, the Wizkids stuff includes a number of high-profile, non-collectable sets, including what I would consider some of their most important, like the Green Lantern sets and the Fantastic Four starter. Randomized boosters work great for expanding a collectible line indefinitely, but that is not compatible with the goal of a long-lived, popular line of minis for supporting RPG play. That model would be the "stuff people can use" approach, exemplified by Legendary Encounters line by Reaper. While a smallish line, it has continued to sell and to produce new models steadily.  In terms of content, offical Pathfinder miniatures are about halfway in purpose between the Reaper pre-paints and the Green Lantern sets. They are supposed to be useful and usable and easily acquired, and they are expected to sell to a great extent based on name recognition and identification with a popular brand.</blockquote>