Re: [Epic] Couple Questions

From: Max Maynard-Maloney <dormammu_at_...>
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 22:36:42 -0700 (PDT)

> > If you compare them by weight, Ral Partha is far more expensive than GW.
>
> By weight, or by volume? GW likes to stick a lot of plastic
> into their minis... Those 'mechs are quite expensive though, and
> there's only 8 plastic ones. Besides, the Epic Imperial Knights were
> one of GW's best deals as far as weight/dollar goes. Those minis were
> heavy!
> But as far as fantasy miniatures go, they're pretty cheap.
> Goblin Wolf Chariot for $15, and it's clearly more than 1/2 the size
> of GW's, and I think a lot more metal. I think I picked up 6
> Skeletons a while back for WHQuest for about $7.50, less than 1/2 the
> price for more than 1/2 the metal.
>
I did this experiment almost exclusively with blister figures, not boxed
sets. I'm sure it's not 100% accurate, but it sure surprised me. And I
was comparing straight retail on both companies.

Max

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Received on Wed Sep 17 1997 - 05:36:42 UTC