Maxmini has a load of different bits. These were built from using a mix of various bits primarily from Maxmini.
Ratings:
1 toof -Far below average This product turned out to be a piece of junk. (rare)
2 teef – below average but not terrible. This product was a slight let down. (below average)
3 teef – Good, average, this product meets my expectations (average)
4 teef – superior to most of the products out there in either price, quality, etc this product goes above my expectations. (above average)
5 teef – Extremely high value or quality. This product blows me away. (rare)
Disclaimer: I play 40k; I’ve played 40k since the 80’s. When I look at a model I look at it from the perspective of how can I use this in 40k? That’s not to say the model can’t be used in alternative ways it’s just my perspective.
Quality: The Maxmini bits are great, as I’ve come to expect. Very clean casts, few if any mold lines and little flashing. The legs are actually the first metal offering by Maxmini. This allows them to be a little cheaper than resin. The quality was still good though.
4 Teef
The Forge World arms were typical FW quality, some good, some not so good. I had to do a bit of heating and reshaping on the guns and arms. There was a bit of mold lines to clean. Nothing overly terrible though. 3 Teef
The Dragon Forge bases are always top notch. Very clean and very little if any cleanup required. 4 Teef
Value: For Maxmini and Dragon Forge I give them a 3.5. Their products are great and priced fairly. They are not dirt cheap but you get what you pay for.
3.5 Teef
For Forge World I give them a 3. I would consider a 2.5 but there are very few options our there for alternate arms so that makes it tough. If there were as many arm options as heads these would be lower. 3 Teef
Look/Feel: I think the bits mesh really well together. I chose to use one specific Maxmini head. I like the uniform look as opposed to have 5 different versions. One of the great things about Maxmini is that they will give you exactly what you want! I asked for 10 of the same head and that’s what I got. The arms look great as well and fit the look I was going for; an elite unit but still obviously chaotic. The bases just push home the feeling of a battlefield littered with debris.
4 Teef
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After buying these bits Puppets War released some Steampunk Guardsmen Heads. If I was building a full army around these guys I would get some to use as sgts, officers and veterans. I’d like to get one for the sgt of this unit. The pic is somewhat misleading. The set comes with 10 heads total. 8 of the one on the bottom and 1 each of the two on top.
