| Star Wars Miniatures | The Star Wars Miniatures collection offers a great board game that doesn't require too much time or space to play. The miniatures are also exactly the right size for use with the Star Wars Roleplaying Game, which I would highly recommend. The old roleplaying system was made by West End Games, which I haven't tried.
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Alliance and Empire Booster Pack: A Star Wars Miniatures product (Star Wars Miniatures) | 
| Author: Wizards Team
Brand: Wizards of the Coast
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
Buy New: $7.69
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 268941
Media: Toy
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0.1
MPN: 0653569190714
Model: 95899
ISBN: 0786943122
Dewey Decimal Number: 793
UPC: 653569190714
EAN: 9780786943128
ASIN: 0786943122
Publication Date: May 29, 2007
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Product Description
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the first Star Wars movie, this 60-figure expansion for the Star Wars CMG covers the grand and epic scope across the entire Star Wars saga - from the landmark films, to the computer games and novels! Introducing new characters including Biggs Darklighter, Ephant Mon, and Wicket, Alliance and Empire also features characters culled from the classic trilogy (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi), complete with new square bases commemorating the pinnacle anniversary, plus new poses, new costumes and lightsabers, and new gameplay elements. Each booster contains seven pre-painted, random miniatures complete with stat cards and a set checklist.
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Great Expansion Set... FULLY COMPATABLE with Previous Minis Sets May 29, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
"Alliance and Empire" is the seventh expansion set for the Star Wars Miniatures game, which started with the Rebel Storm Starter set back in September, 2004 (see more about the minis game itself in my addendum below). This set was released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. As such, these figures have a special square bases with "Star Wars" written on the front. HOWEVER, THIS SET IS STILL FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE OTHER STAR WARS MINIS SETS. There are 60 different figures in this set. Each booster comes with seven durable, pre-painted minis (including one rare OR one very rare figure).
The first thing I look for in any expansion set are how many characters I recognize from the movies (vs. those that appeared only in the books). I am particularly interested in figures from the original trilogy, and I am happy to say that there are at least 40 figures from the original trilogy in this set. Most are interesting and/or more powerful variations of earlier figures (for example, Boba Fett, Lando Calrissian, Jabba, Wampa, R2-D2 with C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Imperial Governor Tarkin, three different versions of Han Solo, and three different versions of Luke Skywalker). But, some of the figures have never been released before (for example, Wicket the Ewok, Ewok Hang Glider, and Jawa on Ronto). Notably, there are even a few great new common and uncommon figures from the original trilogy in this set (for example, Death Star Trooper, Death Star Gunner, Rebel Commando Strike Leader, Talz Spy, and a variation of the Ewok with a bow -- rather than just melee attack).
The rest of the figures are either from the prequel, the books, or generic/minor characters (however, some of these characters are also very good -- especially for use in the Star Wars RPG).
In sum, this expansion set is excellent for those interested in the original trilogy, and fair for those interested in the prequel.
ADDENDUM: (Please note that I include this addendum at the end of all my Star Wars minis reviews, so if you've read it before, there is no need to read it again.) If you want to play the Star Wars minis game as it was designed to be played, it is best to have at least one starter (each starter comes with game instructions, a map, a D20, terrain tiles that are very helpful and add great variety to the game, and more). I like the Rebel Storm Starter the best because it's from the classic era/trilogy, but the Clone Strike and Revenge of the Sith starters from the newer movies will also work. If you don't want to invest in a starter, you can also get one of the three "Ultimate Missions" books, as each comes with a double sided map and a few smaller terrain tiles (again, I like the Rebel Strom Ultimate Missions book the best because it is also from the classic era/trilogy). Or, you can buy the "Attack on Endor" scenario pack, which comes with TWO double sided maps (in addition to a scaled AT-ST that is fully usable in play). The main point here is that you'll need some type of map/grid. If you don't want to buy a Star Wars one, generic ones are also available at most gaming stores (you can use your imagination to set the scene, or draw terrain with an erasable marker right on the grid). Of course, the minis are also useful for the roleplaying game (RPG) - in which case you may not need a starter or map, but will likely need the "Core Rulebook" instead. Finally, they are just fun to collect for those who like all things Star Wars!
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