The kits are getting old, but hold up ok IMO.
I want(ed) affordable gaming pieces that clearly represent dwarfs with some character and a bit of space to make them my own and look decent with a tabletop standard paint job.
That’s exactly what I got, especially with the ironclad.
As much as I appreciate nice models; I definitely don’t want something expensive and so intricate that it can’t get to a game table and be used in a game without breaking.
I don’t like the weird arm-beard interaction with the aiming ironwatch and the shieldbreakers with hammers up though.
Having an entire range like the Vanguard dwarfs would be amazing too.
There is only so much Mantic can do though and I think phasing out metal (especially hybrid kits) for all ranges should be the priority, before replacing plastic dwarfs.
Also filling out existing gaps. Lord on Large Beast for anyone?
I already have dwarfs though. Even if Mantic did release new plastic dwarfs in the style of the Vanguard dwarfs, I don’t intend to buy any more dwarfs (except possibly a Mantic Lord on Large Beast), The all-Mantic dwarf army I already have do the job just fine already.
Which is another problem, new stuff sells more and Mantic has lights to keep on.