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4.0 out of 5 stars
A great macro-mini, but not for everyone, August 19, 2006
This review is from: Gargantuan Black Dragon (Dungeons & Dragons Icons) (Misc.)
First, the obvious. This miniature - though it seems silly to call it that - looks splendid. It stands about 7 inches tall, and has a wingspan of about 9 inches (both rough estimates). The level of detail is excellent - the scalework is finely done, the horns are appropriately wicked looking, and even the plating down the back and the barbed tail looks nasty. This mini is definitely a centerpiece.
In addition to the miniature itself, you get an oversized (3x5) miniature stat card. The black dragon points at an even 500 pts., so its an excellent foe for large warband battles. Also, a poster map of an underground grotto is also included for miniatures combat (or RPG use, of course). Finally, there is a sheet with scenarios, special rules, etc.
So why only 4 stars? This beastie is so powerful that gamemasters will probably only use it in an RPG game once per campaign. After that, its going to be a (spectacular) shelf decoration. The retail price tag of $29.99 is a little steep for such a limited use item (to say nothing of the Colossal Red Dragon at $74.99).
Another minor drawback of this mini is that it is placed on a square base, unlike all the other miniatures from the D&D minis line. Therefore, if you're using the dragon on a grid, you have to align it along only one of four directions. I would prefer if the mini had a round base so I could orient it in any direction on the battle grid.
For those that play the minis game, it will see use as an iconic warband opponent. I'd guess that there will be a lot of tourneys and game-store events involving dragon-slaying over the next few months. But this will also pass once other dragons in the line arrive, and the players want to fight the next dragon.
Still, its a splendid piece.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can you really call it a "mini"?, August 11, 2006
This review is from: Gargantuan Black Dragon (Dungeons & Dragons Icons) (Misc.)
No matter what your reason for taking a look at this piece, you're going to be happy. The photos you see here just don't seem to do it justice, as I found when I stood holding it in my grubby hand. Whether your a dragon collector, into RPG, or simply a DDM skirmisher, this is a must have.
Really, though, can you call something that big a mini? Who cares! put in a shelf, place it in front of your gaming group, or crush your buddy's 500pt army. DO IT NOW!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Magnificent Wyrm!, November 28, 2006
This review is from: Gargantuan Black Dragon (Dungeons & Dragons Icons) (Misc.)
This figure is just brilliant; I was silly and bought him for 29.99 at my local comic book shop, but even at that price I found him worth it!
The detail is just amazing, and though I'm currently just using it as a nice piece on my night stand, I imagine it'll serve great purpose in my miniatures games; primarily, it's a display piece, but a very nice one for the price!
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