Tabletop fantasy games are literally powered by the imagination; no one actually needs rules, dice, models or scenery to engage in a game of make-believe. But it does make the experience much easier if you have those things. There’s something about having a model that represents your character that makes it easier to get into the role when you play.
Wizkid’s know this very well, which why they have the Icons of the Realms Premium Figures range. These are painted versions of models previously found in the Nolzur’s unpainted range. Wizkid’s do high quality pre-painted pieces and each one of these are available in individual blisters. Let’s take a look at each of them in turn.
The elf fighter wields a flaming sword and a nonplussed facial expression. Their cloak is dynamically posed and they are ready for action. The halfling fighter is heavily armoured (plate mail is cheaper for Halflings) and carries an magical axe that’s about as big as they are. The dwarf fighter rocks a magnificent beard that pretty much takes up their entire face. Big axe, big shield, big beard. Exactly what you want for your dwarf fighter.
The male human wizard has a goatee. He’s also casting Mordenkainen’s Sword, because you can see the glowing arcane focus and the magical sword made out of mystic energy. The model uses the blue translucent plastic to give a neat spell effect. He’s carrying lots of spell components, a spell book in a pouch and other paraphenalia. It looks like a wizard character you would actually play. Similarly the female wizard is casting burning hands. The heat from the spell is making their clothing move and it’s dynamic and powerful. The Gnome Wizard has a beautifully detailed cloak and wields a spell book. Oh and they’re casting fireball; which is an excellent use of translucent plastic. All of these pieces are well sculpted, superbly painted and something you’d want to see on the table.
Next we get the human rogue, a lady in a big dress wielding a magical scimitar and a very pointy dagger; doubles as a cultist or assassin if you need it. The human ranger similarly could double as pilot or steampunk heroine, thanks to a very large crossbow and some goggles. The elf druid wields a big staff and is casting a spell. It’s mostly robe and an angry expression on their face. We also like the goliath barbarian; they’re in full rage and dressed in full weather gear – perfect for your Icewind Dale games.
This is a great addition to any adventurer’s armoury; do take a look.
