.. did anybody get it yet?

I'm collecting first-hand info, just to be sure

Is FFG version different in any way than those by other publisher?

Not sure about differences between this and other versions.  I can tell you:  you REALLY get your money's worth of stuff in this box.

Lots of beautiful cards, beautiful board, and a terrific job on the rules.  I've had no problems/questions with any parts of the rules.   They read like the game will be really, really fun.  First game coming up this Tuesday! 

TK

Tim Kelly said:

very nice, very nice.

how about miniatures, what's the size?

I've been looking forward to paint them, so do I need very small or extra very small brush?

:)

Yep, as discussed in the Play Reports thread, it was available here in the UK a couple of weeks ago, so I bought it when it was out.

Miniatures are roughly the same size as the ones in War Of The Ring, although Conan's figure is a little taller than the rest. The troop and emissary figures are different for each nation, but towers and forts are the same across the board.

InfinityDoctor said:

ouch! I was hoping they'll be somewhat bigger than WoTR.

it's pretty painful (at least for me) to paint them so small.

I really like the size of the minis in this game. It took me forever to paint Descent. I find these ones paint a little faster. I still got a long way to go though. So far, I have 11 painted and they all look fantastic!

The minis size is nice - Chaos in the Old Wolrd minis are too small imho - those here are "normal size" :)

But I sometimes do have problems with moving/placing larger armies in provinces that are quite small (central Hyboria).

YoshiPL said:

Yes but you should be use to that ESPECIALLY if you have played Axis & Allies! LOL!