Call of Dread Figure Pack

[pfgamer]

I don't see this mentioned in any other thread here yet (so pardon me if I've missed it), but this morning I saw that this has suddenly appeared:

https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Gaming-He ... B0HC7LKCDN

Apparently it is only nine new figures sculpts--no cards, tiles, quests, etc.--that are intended to be used as boss monsters on the board for quests that don't already have a specialized figure for a particular character (such as Ulag and Skulmar).

A good idea, and at the SRP of $24.99, each figure would cost a little under $3.00, which is pretty good for today's prices.

The question is does the average player feel a need for generic boss figures?

[Foilfodder]

Not NEED, but desire...maybe. Alternate sculpts look good...love the crab claw on the Abomination.

I have so many minis from various other games, i usually dig one out from D&D Ashardalon or Zombicide Black Plague. For players with the older version of the game Etsy has many sellers with mini pack for the same purpose, as bosses. A thread here about what games have minis to match the original HeroQuest exists viewtopic.php?f=56&t=54

[The Admiral]

Yes, I certainly don't need this, but will almost certainly get it.

[lestodante]

The question is does the average player feel a need for generic boss figures?

Yes, many people asked for them. Although they have probably already defeated them and will not certainly go back to play the same expansion twice, just to feature the new boss miniature.
I like how they featured a classic Witch Lord, looking the same one painted by Les Edwards. Also, the zombie is clearly inspired by the one available in the 1989 box. The new abomination is also cool, having a lot of personality.
The Orc Shaman looks familiar to me, he is probably inspired by the one sculpted by Monstrous Encounters or the by Boris Nikolic's artwork:

https://www.deviantart.com/borisdigitalartist/art/Orc-Shaman-608580731

BorisNikolicOrcshaman.jpg