@IdaRed:
How do the HBG minis compare in quality to the units that come OOB?� � By quality I mean details and overall appearance. I’m basically looking to upgrade my 1st edition 1940 games with the new pieces from 2nd edition. The HBG units are actually pricier than a new copy of the game but I don’t need another big box and all the extras so I’m trying to weigh the two options.� � Any advice?
BTW, why hasn’t HBG or someone offered an upgrade kit for 1940 1e owners?
Also are all the HBG minis compatible size wise with OOB minis?� � I want to supplement my A&A games with some of the unique sculpts from HBG.
Idared, there is absolutely no comparison to HBG’s minis vs OOB, except possibly you may want to keep your OOB fighters, if you like your fighters to be bigger.
The detail on HBG’s pieces are hands down so much better and look realistic, plus if you want to add other units besides the OOB pieces, the only way to do this is to buy from a company like HBG.
It adds so much to your game.
If you want an advanced game, Coach and the team at HBG, are making a 1936, 1939 and 1942 game map that will have 3 games in one. Each one of these years will have a different setup. You can get this later this summer, when it comes out.
HBG has so many different units coming out, that you will probably want to add them to your own game, to spice it up.
I cannot praise Coach and them enough for what they have made for this game, to give it new life. They have added so much to the game, that there is something for everyone.
I’m fairly new to the game, but have been collecting pieces from Coach for a year and a half, and have amassed an army of plastic pieces, and now I am currently painting them to make them realistic.
I can’t say enough good things about HBG! I hope this helps you! :-)
John
P.S. The second edition, you do know has original pieces for all countries, except for the French pieces, which are really Russian, but HBG is going to eventually have all original French pieces, some day, to replace the Russians.