Welcome to Infinity Review, a blog where I review new Infinity miniatures releases. I’ve been playing Infinity and collecting and painting the miniatures for about 10 years, and I love talking about them! I started this blog both to share my thoughts and encourage more discussion about this great miniatures line. 

If you’re interested you can find my review criteria here.

Today I’m reviewing the new Infinity May releases. This month we have new models for JSA, Aleph, 0-12 and PanOceana. Plus the Combined Army Bultrak, which I reviewed in a separate post. Lets dig in!

Bluecoats Adhesive Launcher (0-12/Starmada)

Design (9): The Bluecoat’s design is weird and great. I really like it! Its part space-train conductor and part ninja, with sexy garters just for fun. I imagine the Bluecoat is supposed to look like naval officer, and it does. But he looks so much like a train conductor I can’t get the image out of my head.

That's fine though, its still cool. What I admire about this design is it really looks like nothing else in Infinity. Even within 0-12 the Bluecoat is pretty unique. That said, he definitely fits right in. The faceless mask looks straight out of Corregidor, and the sleek plated legs could belong to a Ninja, Hexa or a dozen other sneaky operators. Its a great design that expands the Infinity universe while being deeply rooted in it. 

Sculpt (9): Typical high quality Corvus Belli sculpting. Everything is sharp and easy to read. I think its worth noting that the smooth surfaces of the mask and leg armor really contrast well with the folds of the coat and the many belts and straps.

Pose (8): The Bluecoat as a pretty typical actiony pivot-at-the-waist-and-shoot pose. It looks just fine, but we’ve seen it so often it no longer stands out. What does stand out are the two enormous guns! Having the Bluecoat hold a giant ADHL in each hand is certainty a statement. It doesn't look bad, but its also... kind of silly? Why does he have two? Is that the kit he chose to bring with him into battle? Did he run into the ship armory and think “one of these just isn’t enough!” With the extra gun on his back, these two huge weapons just look like overkill. But its certainly cool.

Overall score: 8/10

Nokken with Spitfire (PanOceania/Svalarheima’s Winter Force)

Design (8): PanO has an interesting design lineage. More than any other army, you can trace every PanO design back to those very first releases, Fusiliers, Orcs and Akal Sikh Commandos. The Nokken has a lot of elements that would make her fit in with those classic models, like her distinctive PanO boots, chest plate, pants and helmet. The more “winterfied” elements like the jacket, larger backpack and heavy gloves give the Nokken a thematic look that fits in well with the similarly garbed PanO units like the Nisse. Its a simple but attractive design. Plus, the ponytail is a fun addition that adds a little character!

Sculpt (7): A lot of this model’s major elements, like the excellently detailed armored boots and the soft fabric of the pants, look really great. There are several details of the coat that I think just look too chunky. The coat itself is fantastic, with a realistically puffy look that fits well around the model’s body, and provides a great sense of motion that matches the pose. However, the ribbing around the front of the waist just looks too thick to me, and the teeth of the zipper are just too big. I’m sure these elements have been exaggerated both for visibility and ease of painting, but enlarging them makes the model look less realistic and more like toy like. Additionally, many of the fasteners that connect the straps on thighs and jacket look soft and partially formed to me, although that may be a result of the paintjob.

Pose (9): This pose is sharp! The Nokken has a real sense of weight and movement in a pose that isn’t particularly similar to anything we’ve seen recently (as far as I remember). The flaps of the jacket clearly show that the Nokken is rearing back, perhaps ducking around a corner and readying her weapon. The ponytail shows that this is a VERY recent action (Its still catching up because of its weight and length)! Such a great and subtle posing detail that really brings the model to life!

Overall score: 8/10

Marut (Aleph/Cute)

Design (9): I’m a big fan of the original Marut, and I honestly wasn’t sure if a new one could be an improvement. While I don’t think this new design is BETTER than the older version, I do think it stands on its own as a great TAG, and as a sometimes Aleph player I’m excited to have two cool designs to choose from!  The new Marut has a clearly anime inspired look (it reminds me of the mechs from Xenosaga) that manages to be pretty distinct from the game’s other anime-inspired TAGs. Its a great complex design, with clear joints connecting solid but elegant limbs to a sleek torso.  Four arms and wing-like protrusions from the back give the Marut a distinct silhouette. I really appreciate how the model alternates between sharp edges and smooth rounded surfaces, punctuated by seams and recesses for lights. The only element I really don’t love is the head and the syringe like barrels for the Multi-HMG. Both are FINE, but the barrels look just a little weird and the head looks just a little plain. The gold collar seems out of place to me, like it belongs on another model. Maybe I just miss the old model’s bunny ears?

Sculpt (10): As I said above, the juxtaposition of crisp edges and soft curves really makes the Marut stand out. Something I love is looking at the places on a  model where different elements meet and seeing how they fit together. The Marut is full of clean and sensible junctions, and the end result is a highly stylized TAG that still looks like it could believably inhabit its fictional space.

Pose (8): The pose is... fine. The set of the Marut’s shoulders, the turn of it’s head and its slightly lifted knee give it a subtly menacing look, which I think is great. I really wish that something interesting had been done with the Marut’s arms. The model has 4 arms, and that is by far it’s most distinctive and interesting feature. The previous version of the model also had one set of arms clutching its gun, but the other were raised in a close combat pose. This Marut’s second set of arms are just hanging there. While the pose is solid, it’s simplicity feels like wasted opportunity for such a unique model.

Overall score: 9/10

Shinobu Kitsune (JSA)

Design (9): Infiniti’s JSA faction has a history of great designs going back to their early days as part of the Yujing army. This new version if Kitsune preserves some of the very best elements of traditional JSA, even though it doesn’t bring much new to the table. That's okay! This is a banger of a design, even if its mostly replaying past hits. Kitsune looks great with even baggier pants and the addition of the leg armor seen on the Domaru heavy infantry. The big features of this new model are her giant sword and optional hat. I think both are great additions, although I’m pleased to say I think she looks good both with and without the hat! 

Sculpt (10): Kitsune is a showcase of great sculpting. Beautiful flowing hair and fabric, finely detailed clothing and a variety of interesting textures. I think the variety of texture really helps this miniature stand out. The armor of her vest and boots are small seam lined surfaces, contrasting with the larger plates of her hip armor. The fiber-muscle of her arms offers a more complicated texture, while her hair stands out as a flowing feature. A variety of texture like this helps a model appear more realistic. Well, “realistic” is not the right word. What I mean is that models that look like they are made out of a variety of things are more often convincing to our minds than models that look like they are made out of one thing. For example, a plain space marine kind of looks like a plastic toy. A space marine with his helmet off exposing his head, or with leather straps holding his gear in place, or with a big felt cape, looks more like an actual thing that might exist. A variety of texture more convincingly places Kitsune within the fictional world of Infinity.

Pose (10): This is a ridiculously awesome pose. Its the kind of pose that gets you to start a whole new army (and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a bunch more JSA armies on the table this Summer). I’ll certainly be using Kitsune as an inspiration to finish up my last few JSA models! The full tilt run, combined with the twist at the waist and the model’s flowing hair and pants gives Kitsune an impressive sense of motion. So much that I’d be desperate to get my models oot of her path even if I didn’t know what she was capable of! 

Welcome to Infinity Review, a blog where I review new Infinity miniatures releases. I’ve been playing Infinity and collecting and painting the miniatures for about 10 years, and I love talking about them! I started this blog both to share my thoughts and encourage more discussion about this great miniatures line. I've been away for a few years, but now I’m back!

If you’re interested you can find my review criteria here.

Today I’m looking at the Bultrak, a new TAG for the recently reimagined Morat Aggression Forces. The first images of this model (above) were released about a month ago, and if you’ve been hanging around the Infinity community you may have seen some very negative comments about it. Including mine. I usually  try to save my criticism for my reviews, but I was struck by how much I REALLY disliked this design, despite some very compelling elements. In fact, I think its probably the worst Infinity design in recent memory. Debate over this model has been fierce, and there are certainly people who seem to like it quite a bit. With that in mind I want to once again say that taste is always subjective, and just because I give something a poor review doesn’t mean you’re wrong to like it. Now that painted photos are available and the model’s release is imminent lets dig in for a full review!

Bultrak Mobile Armored Regiment (Combined Army/Morat Aggression Force) Sculpted by: ??? Painted by: ??? Design (2): I have a lot to say about the Bultrak’s design, so lets start with what I like. First, I really want to congratulate Corvus Belli on trying something very different with this design. CB has a history of taking design risks and trying new things, but when it comes to TAGs they often stick with relatively conservative designs. Infinity TAGs nearly all look fantastic, so why deviate much from the formula? Especially when there's so much to explore within that formula. The Bultrak is one of the few TAGs that strays away from they typical humanoid form, which gives it an immediately distinctive silhouette. Its STILL a humanoid shape, but its clearly not meant to be just a big human (or in the case of the original Raicho, a big Morat). What the Bultrak does resemble is a very large Hungry (the Alien species composed of Gakis and Pretas), and this resemblance gives the TAG both an immediately distinctive identity and suggests an obvious role on the battlefield (although that suggestion is misleading). The Bultrak LOOKS like an Alien machine, a feat that the otherwise excellent two previous Morat TAGs were unable to accomplish. It’s most distinctive features are the two enormous mantis-like close combat blades mounted to the TAG’s arms, but the distinctly hunched posture, low set head and thick legs all lend to the image that this is an enormous mechanical Hungry. The arms and legs of the Bultrak are especially nicely realized. I've noticed that many of the new Morat designs have an almost industrial look, and while the Bultrak is explicitly a military weapon it’s limbs have a clear mechanical functionality that makes it easy to imagine how they work.  Unfortunately, there are several elements that sabotage what could have been a really great design.  First and most obviously, the pilot harness. The pilot harness is ridiculous! A number of people have compared the Bultrak with the Nomad Lizard, since both TAGs feature a pilot harness that is very visible. However, the Lizard’s harness is a full enclosure that forms the body of the TAG, with limbs connected to it. The harness makes the operator’s shape plain, but the pilot is fully protected and inside the TAG.  In contrast, The Bultrak’s pilot isn't located in the center of the TAG. Instead he’s hanging off the front. The pilot’s head is lodged inside the TAG’s chest, and because of the model’s hunched over posture the harness hangs straight down from the chest between the TAG’s legs. This creates a bizarre appearance where the pilot looks like its hanging from the TAG’s chest like a partially detached baby carrier*. The harness has the unfortunate side effect of making the TAGs head look like its actually the pilot’s head. I mean, it obviously isn’t, and I don’t think anyone would think so, but because of the position the pilot looks like he’s wearing an enormous bobble-head helmet. It just looks silly. So does the harness itself. The pilot’s head is the only part that’s actually inside the TAG, and he’s gripping a pair of control bars that very much make him look like he’s using a periscope. That would be an interesting idea if the pilot wasn’t hanging out of the TAG. Unfortunately the harness’ foot rests and the column that connects them to the rest of the harness makes the pilot look like he’s riding on a Segway scooter or a giant mechanical pogo stick. The combination of the dangling pilot and the periscope pogo stick looks incredibly silly. What's even more jarring is that this is a TAG that leaves it’s pilot completely exposed. Unlike the Lizard, the the Bultrak’s pilot is totally unprotected by the TAG, except for his head. TAGs are described as mobile armored weapon platforms, but as far as I know this is the only one that doesn’t let the pilot benefit from that armor. In another army that might not seem so strange, but in MAF where every Morat looks like they’re wearing armor stripped from a tank having an exposed pilot seems incredibly out of character. Especially for what appears to be a close combat oriented TAG**. Its not hard to imagine a Shaolin Monk, Knight or Morlock easily stabbing the exposed pilot to death the moment it got anywhere near them. What good is armor if you’re not actually inside it? Several other small details stand out as weird or unsatisfying. The TAG’s main gun looks like a prop from a low budget 60′s sci-fi movie or an 80′s GI Joe toy. It’s overly simply boxy design bears no resemblance to any other Morat weapon, and the way it’s mounted onto the TAG’s back seems extremely awkward, as if it were an afterthought to the design. The gun is accompanied by an interesting looking ammo cannister. Or at least that’s what I assume it is. It’s also very awkwardly mounted to the TAG’s back, and the two elements are connected by a somewhat primitive looking hose. The hose is kind of novel and unique, but the combination of the three elements looks like a random pile of discarded home appliances stacked on the TAGs back. While I do like the overall design of the Bultrak’s arms, the built-in pistols and their ammo cylinders seem really silly to me. The positioning makes it look like they’d be difficult to actually aim, and difficult to use along with the giant blades. The blades themselves are very cool, but they also seem awkward to use. The Bultrak LOOKS like a Hungry, but it doesn’t really have the body shape of a Hungry that would allow these weapons to really work. Or that’s how it seems to me. I’d be curious to see how this TAG actually moves and fights. Speaking of moving... The biggest problem with this TAG’s design may not be obvious at first, and you’d probably have to look at all three of the photos I’ve posted here to notice. The TAG doesn’t appear to be able to walk. You’ll notice that its legs are spread out very wide in a pretty cool action pose. That's because it can’t actually close its legs since the pilot harness is in the way. Looking at the model from all angles, its clear that the upper thighs would knock into the pilot every time it took a step.  Its hips aren’t wide enough to walk with the pilot between its legs. I don’t even think it can waddle.

Sculpt (8): As much as I don’t like the Bultrak’s design, I’m fairly impressed by it’s sculpting. There’s a LOT going on here! The Bultrak has several different interesting textures, included smooth rounded mechanical plating, soft flexible tubing and hard edged perforated blades. Nearly every bit of this model is well sculpted! I’m not a fan of the pilot harness, but it’s placement does create an interesting depth and volume that I don’t think I’ve seen in any other TAG. I really do wish the sculptor had been able to do something with the TAG’s main cannon. It’s so generically boxy and dull, and looks so poor compared to the nicely designed range of Morat weaponry. There is an odd omission on the back side of the TAG’s right leg. The left leg has a recess that the cannister protruding from the model’s heel can fit into. The right leg is missing this recess. That's hardly worth mentioning, but its the one flaw in an otherwise nicely sculpted model.

Pose (8): What a nice pose!  A lot of TAGs get stuck with a pretty generic “dude with a  gun” pose, but the Bultrak actually look like its about to jump into action or is in mid swing with one of it’s enormous weapons. The wide stance, with one leg up on the rocky scenery element  looks great, even if it was necessitated by the mode’s inability to close it’s legs. I’m not a fan of the pilot harness at all, but the pilot’s slight body twist, mirrored in the TAG’s head, gives the whole thing a great sense of motion. Just this little detail makes the head look extremely animated, and enhances the idea that this is a giant Hungry. This is a great example of how a good pose can add character to something like an expressionless robot.

Welcome to Infinity Review, a blog where I review miniatures from the excellent sci-fi tabletop game Infinity by Corvus Belli. Today I’m doing something a little different, and taking a look at Takkure, a cyberpunk rugby game by Ramper Designs and published by Zenit Miniatures. In this review I’ll be looking at just the miniatures and physical components of the game. I’ll talk about gameplay in a future post. You can find out more about Takkure and purchase the game on their official site. My first introduction to Takkure came with their 2020 Kickstarter, which offered their box set. The game’s overall look is very obviously inspired by anime and manga, with a feel that calls to mind the classic manga Battle Angel Alita.  The game’s overall aesthetic reminded me very much of 2nd edition Infinity, an era in that game which I really enjoyed. I supported the Kickstarter based on that  similarity, and its because of that similarity that I’m writing this review.

Takkure is a science fiction sports game with individual themed teams. The box set comes with 2 teams of 4 miniatures each, as well as a board, dice, tokens, booklet and other odds and ends. Lets take a look at the miniatures of each team! The Yamato are one of the two teams included in the base set. They have a strong Japanese cyberpunk theme, with Geisha, Sumo and Samurai inspired characters. The Yamato reminded me VERY MUCH of Infinity’s early Japanese Sectorial Army models, although Takkure’s miniatures certainly aren’t a copy. They have their separate style, with flowing cloth, armored plates and plenty of complicated looking cybernetics! 

The starter set comes with 4 Yamato players, with two more available as separate purchases. I really love these designs so much. The miniatures capture the cyberpunk Japanese feel so well, and the poses are dynamic and full of energy without being too outlandish.

The Teriomorphs are the other team in the starter box, and depending on your tastes their animal theme may seem either a little goofy or really awesome. I usually don’t care for animal themed designs, but the Teriomorphs alternate between very sleek and suitably chunky, and their animal aspects are much cooler than I expected. As I’ve assembled the models they’ve quickly become my favorite team, at least visually. Their poses are as dynamic as the Yamato team, but they also have a solidness that makes them very intimidating. Boar has quickly become my favorite, although all 6 members are great miniatures.

The Dorikin are the 3rd team, available as a separate purchase. They’re a youth motorcycle gang team, an obvious and well done homage to the classic manga/anime Akira. Dorikin team members look more youthful than the Yamato and Teriomorph players, and dress in more casual outfits instead cybernetic animal and samurai costumes. This helps them really stand out and have their own unique character. The Dorikin team includes the largest miniature in the game, a bulky mech suit that looks like it will be a blast to paint.

So are the miniatures any good? Yes, they are! The miniatures are all cast in metal, and each are multipart. For Infinity players, I would very much compare these miniatures to original Human Sphere/ mid N2 era Infinity, and I mean that as a compliment. The miniatures are dynamic and well sculpted, with loads of well rendered details, including very nice faces. The designs are attractive, and each team has a distinct aesthetic that makes them easy to identify, even unpainted.  The casting is very good. I didn’t find any miscasts in the 18 models I purchased, and mold lines were very easy to clean. Each model is multipart, and like many N2 era Infinity models they can be a little tricky to assemble. To be clear, some of the models are VERY easy to assemble, but a few others have some tricky bits that will take a little patience. If this is your first time working with metal models be prepared for a little frustration. But if you’re reading this you’re probably an Infinity player, and you shouldn’t have much trouble with anything in this box. The one exception is Kai, the mech suit wearing Dorikin player (pictured above). He took a little extra filing in order to assemble correctly, and I ended up scoring the individual parts with a hobby knife to provide a better surface for teh glue to adhere to. For me this extra effort was worth it for a great model. Should you buy Takkure? If you’re looking at Takkure as just a painting project, I think its a great buy. The models are very attractive and I expect they will be very fun to paint. If you’re looking at these models as a source for conversions or proxies for Infinity or other games, I think they’ll fit right in with your Infinity miniatures. Although a few of them are holding footballs! If you’re interested in trying Takkure as a game, its certainly an attractive package with great looking models. I can’t (yet) tell you if I think the game itself is any good, but the models and components are all great.

Some photos of the fully painted new Marut are out, and wow do they look great! I have a small Aleph force, but I’ve never owned the Marut. I have, however, played against it many times. While I’m a big fan of the old model, I also like this new one quite a bit. I’m looking forward to comparing them in detail!

Today’s Studio Update showed off some cool new renders, concept art and some fully painted models! Lets take a look! (I’ll do full reviews as these models are released).

This new Shikami is pretty sweet! The other two Shikami models from 5 or 6 years ago were both great, and this one fits right in with them. I really love her huge glaive! I have mixed feelings about the roof terrain. I do like scenic terrain, but I sometimes feel it takes the model out of the game space, where it can be in any place on the game board, and locates it in a very specific space. On the other hand, I usually think of models as a snapshot in time, and not representative of the character/individual at all times.  Anyway, she’s very cool! Apparently this is a limited edition model that will be available at some events this year and through the Corvus Belli store on Black Friday in November. 

I really loved parts of last year’s Military Orders releases... but other parts left me cold. I thought the updated Knights, Black Friar and the new Infirmarer, looked great, but I didn’t care for the Trinitarians at all, and the Crosairs were a mixed bag (although I loved the head sculpts of each). I think this Grandmaster and the Curator are really great designs that really lean into an aesthetic that is unique within the world of Infinity. I know Military Orders get compared to Games Workshop’s 40k stuff a lot, and while I don’t usually think that's a good comparison, in this case its easy to see. These models look like they would be right at home in a Black Templars or Adepta Sororitas army. Except they’re MUCH better designs and sculpts than what you would expect to find in either (and I say that as an old school Sisters of Battle player who is currently painting a new army). 

On the other hand, I don’t care for Kyle here at all. He’s a generic looking Knight, which is fine. Knights have a great overall design. But the pose in combination with his armor gives him a very hunchbacked look that I find really unappealing. Last year’s Padre Mendoza stood out a lot more as a character. Kyle is just immediately forgettable. However, I do appreciate that he has both his helmet and rifle stowed on his back. That's something I always like o see.

Welcome to Infinity Review, a blog where I review new Infinity miniatures releases. I’ve been playing Infinity and collecting and painting the miniatures for about 10 years, and I love talking about them! I started this blog both to share my thoughts and encourage more discussion about this great miniatures line. I've been away for a few years, but now I’m back!

If you’re interested you can find my review criteria here.

Today I’m reviewing the new ITS Season 13 Tournament Pack, which contains 2 new models cast in Corvus Belli’s new plastic material and one model that has been available for awhile but that I haven’t yet had a chance to review. You can order the box from the infinity site. Please support the game and pick it up!

Note: Since I don’t actually have a copy of this ITS box I won’t be reviewing the non-model content. However, I recently was gifted the Aristeia! Tournament Pack which includes Fiddler, and I was very pleased by the contents of that pack! Back when I was a Warcor I used to regularly buy ITS packs to host events at my local game store. While those packs were always stuffed with Infinity swag, I was never particularly impressed by much of it. In fact, very often after an event I’d end up with lots of extra items because my players weren’t particularly interested in the random assortment of posters, buttons, acrylic tokens and weapon packs that came with each set. This new pack is full of high quality items, and I’m both impressed and surprised!

Sargosh Special Tournament Exclusive Edition (Combined Army/Shasvastii)

Sculpted by: ??? Painted by: ???

Design (9): All of the Jayth share a design that I find very appealing. The standard new Shasvastii details combine with some bulkier and boxier elements like the boots and chest armor to create a really appealing look. The Jayth appear intimidatingly brutal. Sargosh is a pretty standard Jayth, with what appears to be a slight variation of his armor/harness and a partially exposed face. The lack of the full Jayth visor allows us to see most of Sargosh’s face, which both gives him character and sets him apart from the other Jayths. His standout feature is of course his enormous drill weapon. Mounted on his left arm with a complicated servo harness that connects to his back, the giant weapon is unconventional and intimidating.

Sculpt (9): There’s so much good sculpting here, but lets focus on two areas. First, Sargosh’s face is just really nice. New Shasvastii faces are complicated and detailed, and very, very alien. Sargosh’s face is actually understated, with a simple expression that relays determination and intent. He stands out among other Shasvastii as a unique looking individual. His expression is subtle instead of overblown, but that works just fine! The second area I’d like to point out is the drill weapon and it’s harness. There’s so much going on with this complicated piece of kit, and it would be easy for it to become a jumbled mess of conflicting details (like the recent Morat hackers). Instead, the elements of the weapon and harness are built in a believable way that makes it immediately obvious what we’re looking at. The weapon itself is bulky, but its bulk is made out of fine interlocking parts that detail a tool that looks convincingly industrial and functional. The harness includes an exoskeleton element, muscle fiber and connection points that work with the body’s form to create a readable silhouette. This could have been a complicated mess, but instead the weapon (and entire left side of the model) is a trove of interesting detail that really makes Sargosh stand out.

Pose (7): This pose is certainly just fine, and matches Sargosh’s subtle expression. However, the version of Sargosh that came in a Dire Foes pack awhile back had such a great pose that this one kind of pales in comparison.

Overall score: 8.3/10

Zeta Unit Special Tournament Exclusive Edition (0-12)

Sculpted by: ??? Painted by: ??? Design (8): The Zeta unit is, in a lot of ways, a very standard (and even generic) Infinity TAG. In the old days of 1st and 2nd edition Infinity we used to think of the Armored Calvary (we call it the Squalo now) and the Guija as the generic TAGs, and the Zeta fits right in with them appearance wise. Generic does NOT mean bad in this context. Not at all! Rather, the Zeta Unit is an attractive design that I think has a broad appeal, and can make a great centerpiece for an army. It’s blockish geometric shapes are a great contrast to the smooth lines of PanO and Yujing TAGs. It is exactly the kind of design that I think of when I think of a TAG, and while I enjoy TAGs of all shapes and sizes, I appreciate that the Zeta fills it’s visual niche so completely. I especially enjoy the bulky elements attached to the back of the model. I’m not sure what those are meant to represent (extra ammo?), but it very much makes the Zeta Unit look like a front forward facing war machine that hides vital equipment on it’s back behind the bulk of it’s armored torso. Sculpt (8): The Zeta is full of blocky hard edges that curve into peaked surfaces. Small details like under-armor plates and the piping found around the ribs and lower torso could easily become messy and difficult to read, but the sculpting is so nice and clean here that these features are easily distinguishable without standing out and drawing attention from the overall silhouette. Pose (8): A very generic pose for a very generic TAG. Again, generic isn’t a bad thing in this context. The Zeta’s pose is very much a standard attention-getter, with a wide stance and raised second gun that make it a nice centerpiece. The stance is powerful, but still slightly dynamic, with the model’s weight nicely shifted to the right leg. Overall score: 8/10

Fiddler, Aristeia’s Ex-Toymaker Tournament Exclusive Edition (NA-2)

Sculpted by: ??? Painted by: ???

Welcome to Infinity Review, a blog where I review new Infinity miniatures releases. I’ve been playing Infinity and collecting and painting the miniatures for about 10 years, and I love talking about them! I started this blog both to share my thoughts and encourage more discussion about this great miniatures line. I've been away for a few years, but now I’m back!

If you’re interested you can find my review criteria here.

Today I’m reviewing the new Infinity May releases. Since most of them are repacks of models we’ve already seen, the only release I’ll be looking at is the Morat Tarlock Pack. This is a pack of 3 Morat miniatures, including two Yaogats and one Vanguard. You can pre-order the box from the infinity site. Please support the game and pick it up!

Morat Vanguard Infantry with K1 Sniper Rifle (Combined Army/Morat Aggression Forces) 

Sculpted by: ??? Painted by: ???

Design (7): Last month I reviewed the new Vanguard Infantry, and this is basically the same model. I think these new Vanguard have a solid design. Their combat armored jumpsuits have an all-purpose look, and their bare arms make them appear very aggressive. I really like the addition of the over-the-shoulder bag on this model. It gives the impression that the sniper hasn’t just been handed a special weapon, but is a dedicated specialist combatant with a specific role to play and the equipment to be effective. Sometime its small details like that which make the model. 

Sculpt (8): The sculpting here is very nice. I particularly enjoy that each of the new Vanguards has a unique expression, even if its only a small variation. I loved the older Morat models, but too many of them had the exact same face and expression, making them look like one dude who had posed for photos in several outfits. I’ve seen a lot of people complain about the Vanguard's extremely thick wrists. While the new Morat’s arm’s are almost comically bulky, I think I can accept that as alien physiology, and it certainly makes them look huge and menacing. However, it is very strange that the armored Morats (like the below Yaogats) seem to actually have less bulky arms and thinner wrists. More consistency would have been appreciated!

Pose (8): While this isn’t a particularly interesting pose, the sculptor did a great job of making the Vanguard look like he’s actually a person and not just a mannequin. Notice how the right foot is raised up on the debris, but the Vanguard’s entire weight is on his left foot? His head is turned in that direction, and his shoulders are squared that way too. This kind of subtle pose makes the model feel like it’s moving within the world around it, even if the pose itself isn’t particularly dynamic.

Overall score: 7.6/10

Yaogat Strike Infantry with Spitfire or Multi Sniper Rifle (Combined Army/Morat Aggression Forces)

Sculpted by: ??? Painted by: ??? (I’m going to score these two models together since they are so similar)

Design (7):  I’m just not a fan of this new Yaogat design at all. Both previous versions of the Vanguard were excellent designs that each had some really nice features that made them stand out among other Morats. This new design abandons all of that for something that looks distinct in it’s own way, but also looks like it would fit right in along side Nomad, 012, Haqq, Yujing or NA2 forces. It’s easy to imagine these Yagats as a generic Mercenary HI unit. This Morat no longer looks like a Morat, or an alien at all. * That’s not to say the Yaogats don’t have some interesting features. The new pseudo-helmet, which combines an armored hood, a high armored collar, and the “gasmask” seen on some new MAF models gives the Yoagat an interesting domed silhouette, which reminds me a little of the X-Men villain Juggernaut. The backpack that sits high on the back adds to this look. The overall effect is more unique then the painfully generic Rasyat and Kyosat, who otherwise share many of the same design elements.

Sculpt (8): While I’m not a fan of the design, the sculpting is great. There are a lot of hidden and subtle details that I’m eager to see closer in person. Rhe ribbed undersuit looks great, and the armor plating is crisp. I wish we had a better look at the faces and one-eyed visor.

Pose (7): The poses for the Yaogat’s don’t quite work as well as the Vangaurd Sniper even though they are very similar. the Yaogat Sniper is the better of the two, with it’s weight clearly on it’s raised foot. That gun looks heavy! The Yaogat Spitfire’s firing pose is very generic, and since it’s armor is too bulky to bring the gun into a suitable aiming position it just looks awkward. 

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Today I’m reviewing the new Raveneye Officer. This is an exclusive model that comes with the new Raveneye book, which is available for Preorder now. Please support the game and pick it up!

Raveneye Officer (0-12/Starmada) Sculpted by: ??? Painted by: ???

Design (8):  I’ve been away from infinity for a few years, so I missed the chance to review the huge amount of 0-12 miniatures that were released in that time. I have kept up with the line though, and I’ve mostly liked what I’ve seen. The Raveneye Officer features a number of design elements common across 0-12. His uniform combines somewhat generic (but nice) looking plates on the shins and shoulders with a stylized uniform that looks like it would be at home on a futuristic naval vessel (from what I understand Raveneye is a space station, so that makes sense). Combined with the prominent helmet and backpack this creates a nice silhouette, and the model has plenty of eye catching details. The helmet is probably my favorite part. Its unconventional shape and prominent tubes are really neat. 0-12 is full of a lot of cool helmets, actually!

Sculpt (9): The Raveneye Officer is a busy model, with lots of details to draw the eye. Fortunately the sculpt is grounded by the relatively clean surfaces of the uniform, which gives details like the various belts, buckles, trim and holsters a chance to shine without overwhelming the eye. The back of the model is more cluttered, with a slung rifle (always something I love to see), a complicated backpack and wires feeding from the helmet. But because the Officer’s details flow cleanly from the front to the back and from the top to the bottom this mass of details seems less like clutter and more like purposeful density that gives the model weight and draws the focus of your eye to the front (and especially the hand and helmet). Well done!

Pose (8): There’s nothing particularly exciting about this pose. Like many Infinity models, the Raveneye Officer is posing in a fairly generic forward stride. Its not a standout pose, but it shows off the model nicely and will look good on the table in any context

Overall score: 8/10