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So as we're planning, plotting and twirling our evil moustaches, I have a Question for you hobbyists.
Would you prefer modular minis as seen with GW's minis (not the starter box minis who are snap-snap done) Or would you prefer minis with limited modularity alá Infinity, malifaux et al?

It depends on what kind of game you are going for.

Skirmish or full battle.

For Skirmish limited modularity as I wouldn't expect lots of duplicates.

For full on platoon style battles and beyond a mix is okay.

The more modularity the better

even if there is a 'set' pose the figures are designed for, and alternate poses need a bit of converting

I'd rarely want more than one of a monopose, a god multipose figure would mean I buy several even if I end up only using my 'favorite' build

on the other hand there are plenty of very cool poses which won't really work with modular multi-parts, so for a low model count skirmish type game, cool single-pose minis often take my preference.

I despise monopose models. Modularity is a key factor for me, as I want my models to be as unique as possible both in relation to my other models and in relation to anyone elses' models.

For me the Space Marine modularity is just right: Head, torso, arms, legs.

Depends on the game and the scale. I can't see Malifaux minis or 15mm infantry made modular, multi-part kits. 40k/WHFB/Warmahordes on the other side...

Thanks guys, inititally we're developing for a modular skirmish game. and there will be an announcement. soon. real soon. now. ish.

So thanks for helping out in this limited manner

I loathe snap-fit models.

I stopped liking them when I was 12.

Give me the infinity style stuff any day.

I care far less about how many pieces a model comes in or how it goes together than about how good the finished miniature looks.

Didn't vote in your poll, though, since the poll options don't seem to match the question being asked.

I don't understand the options either. I find the non modular Malifaux minis for example far more dynamic than say multi part Terminators.

dynamic i.e posable due to modular design of the mini

static i.e mini comes in one part.

 xcasex wrote:
dynamic i.e posable due to modular design of the mini

static i.e mini comes in one part.

That's not what those two terms generally mean, though. Dynamic vs Static refers to the 'movement' in the model's pose. The number of pieces the models came in is irrelevant to how static they are.

This is Dynamic:

The model appears to be in motion.

This is Static:

The model is just standing there.

What you're asking is if people want pose-able models or single-piece models, which is not at all the same thing. They're also not the only two options. You could also offer multiple part miniatures that aren't posable (like the starter set marines) where the extra parts just allow you to include more detail than you could on a single-piece mini.

I voted Dynamic as to mean like malifaux.

Alright, criticism somewhat understood and poll updated for clarification.

I think each has its place. If you're painting up ranks upon ranks (a horde say) of similarly styled miniatures, then having multi-part kits is definitely the way to go most of the time. You can't reasonably expect a sculptor to come up with 20 different sculpts, and it means you remove the problem of something like say 2nd edition 40k or many WFB starter boxes of having masses of identical models.

Obviously multi-part kits also allow more easy conversion, so they are nice from an inventive perspective.

That being said, looking at some of the range of Malifaux and, especially, Infinity a 'single post' miniature also certainly has it's place. The sculptor can really go to town and try and create something distinct and beautiful, and can reach an artistic level that won't ever be reachable by a multi-pose kit that by its nature must make a concession in order to have that miniature be easy to assemble.

Multi-part modular kits hold the drawback in that their variability oftentimes doesn't allow for dynamic posing. Much of the time, you end up with a guy holding their sword/gun at different angles, but they're just standing there. You have to spend extra effort to make a static-by-design model seem dynamic.
This works great in large-scale games like Warhammer and 40k where rank-and-file aren't meant to stand out; they're meant to not be clones.

Single-part or single-pose models worm great in skirmish-level games and benefits greatly from the sculptor. Malifaux and Infinity models are some of the most dynamic out there because the characters can have a dynamic and natural flow to them that otherwise wouldn't be achievable with the options available in multi-pose models.

Fittingly, some of the most 'dynamic' models in 40k such as Hormagaunts, Lelith, Harlequins, and Banshees are severely limited in their modularity.
Most of the super-modular Space Marines are almost always just static dudes standing there holding their showcase weapon outfit.

Long story short, your usage of the terms "static" and "dynamic" are swapped.
Single-pose models are dynamic much of the time.
Multi-pose modular models are static much of the time.

Given the choice, it depends on the game.

I generally only like super dynamic models as display pieces. I suppose in smaller skirmish games they'd be fine, but for large scale games I'd rather have multi piece models that rank up nicely and look more uniform. Characters can be the odd exception, but making characters that are built into little scenes is a con to me, like High Elves Tyrion or the Prophet of Sotek.

Still, what do I vote if I prefer dynamic one-piece models?

@angel of ecstacy, the static monopose option

 Mr. Burning wrote:
It depends on what kind of game you are going for.

Skirmish or full battle.

For Skirmish limited modularity as I wouldn't expect lots of duplicates.

For full on platoon style battles and beyond a mix is okay.

My thoughts exactly.

For the more fixed pose types Id suggest/like something basic like head, arm, weapon swaps.

Multi Poseable. Its the one thing that gets me about many of the WarmaHordes models-the lack of poseabilitie.