Underwhelmed by Perry Miniatures

[jambo1]

Always found the Perry figures to be very decent indeed, love the AWI and Napoleonic metal figures, tend to agree with the fantasy/historical argument.

[Kommando_J]

I'm finding the same thing, i'm currently on the look out for a force for sharp practice and if i'm being honest while Perry's stuff is technically brilliant it is definitely not made for small scale games, some miniatures/ranges seem to be alright but there is a lack of variety and non-bearded heads for the most part have that same bland face that looks like it;s unfinished.

Their foundry stuff is good and if it wasn't for the price and the fact that being smaller means they don't mix well with other ranges i'd be all over them, i've got to say seeing the imaginations army Rich painted up on his blog has me powerfully tempted...

[Too Bo Coo]

I really like so of the later sculpts from Gripping Beast like their Jomsvikings, and for a skirmish warband I use Foundry's later sculpts to fill them out.

[Timmo]

I have a few hundred Perry Sudan and I've thought the opposite – they have enough character when painted. The sculpting style is quite refined and not exaggerated this may be while they don't appear to be really characterful. However, I'd urge you to start painting them and see how you feel then. I'd recommend the charging Black Watch if you want character.

Their previously ropey casting quality has improved massively, if the small number of packs I've bought at representative.

My critique of the range is that there are still gaps that need to be addressed. I was disappointed to see the new colonial Afghan range started with some gorgeous figures when the Sudan range still remains incomplete.

[CarlLeyland]

I am really grateful for the plastic revolution and for the Perry twins who played a strong part in bringing plastics to the historical side of the game. But (always a but it seems) I just think the Perry plastics are difficult to paint. This of course is my fault with aging eyes and possibly unsteady hand but they feel like I am painting 1/72!
Gripping Beast seem easier as do Fireforge which is a shame because the Perries are the best range around, I just wish they were larger.

[vodkafan]

I am really grateful for the plastic revolution and for the Perry twins who played a strong part in bringing plastics to the historical side of the game. But (always a but it seems) I just think the Perry plastics are difficult to paint. This of course is my fault with aging eyes and possibly unsteady hand but they feel like I am painting 1/72!
Gripping Beast seem easier as do Fireforge which is a shame because the Perries are the best range around, I just wish they were larger.

The smallness of plastics does seem to affect me too with my bad eyes. Which is strange as there are metal minis that are the same height and proportions yet they still seem seem easier to paint to me.