The new Death Marshals are more dynamic and probably even more over-the-top. While I like the subtle, slightly menacing feel to the old ones, these definitely look good too. The main drawback is the scale issue as the kneeling one is much larger than the other two. That wouldn't be a problem if his gear was the same size but it's bigger too. While the flaming skulls are pretty cool, I really like the grim expressions on the metal DMs.

I couldn't help but point to my favorite version of this mini - the one from Dead Justice set. While it no longer holds the dead/undead? theme, it nicely shows off the zombie in Judge.
The original LJ miniature is awesome with some fantastic details and a nice pose but she was was too large and towered over the rest of her crew. I would normally use the alternative metal version as it fit with the crew much better. The new version is in a very nice dynamic pose, though her hair has caused some controversy. Personally, I don't mind it. The main problem I see with this version is that her sword is glued only in one place where the blade meets the hilt and that simply isn't going to be enough if you plan to use it for gaming and that's the reason why I reinforced it by gluing the blade to her fringe.
In general I like both the old and new versions very much but Scales of Justice is a big improvement in comparison to the metal model. The plastic version looks much more serious, even though it is a bit of an overkill (cross, nails, fire).
So, which version do you like more?
That's a beautiful collection you've got, all with superb painjobs and basing. :)
ReplyDeleteI must say I like the old ones more. The only exception is Scales of Justice; I find the metal one just plain ugly.
Thanks for the comment Ana :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic crews, both of them! And while the older models have a sort of wonky charm to them, I feel the new plastic ones out shine the metal counterparts in pretty much every way. They are better proportioned (well maybe not that giant marshal....) and more realistic. They also do a better job of being consistent in style to all the other new crews.
ReplyDeleteI am probably a bit biased, but I stayed away from the game until the release of the new edition and their plastic kits because I did not really like many of the metal models. Now I feel almost every single new model is well sculpted, even if I do not necessarily love all the designs. I am pretty excited to finally be playing the game now!