Let’s establish some ground rules: my best-of picks amalgamate quality and need. My figure of the year choice almost always fills a specific hole in my collection, and looks good doing it. As my collection nears “completion,” there aren’t many glaring omissions left. Last year, I started a new Dungeons & Dragons-inspired display. With a new shelf came a new hole. Enter Savage Crucible.
Thanks to NECA’s superb Dungeons & Dragons line (RIP?) and Four Horsemen Studios’ ever-expanding ranks of Mythic Legions, building a D&D shelf was easy. Mostly.
- Skeleton baddies? Check.
- Party wizard? No problem.
- Party tank? Done.
- Party cleric? Yep.
Seasoned tabletop gamers might have noticed the disturbing lack of a party rogue. Thankfully, my good friend @Damien introduced me to Savage Crucible. Harvinger Studios has largely dedicated itself to fantasy’s sword and sorcery subgenre. All due respect to Harvinger Studios and Conan the Barbarian, but that ain’t my scene. You know what is my scene? Jaeger.
Whether by happy accident or a personal favor to me, Harvinger Studios threw an epic fantasy character in its line of badass lizards and barbarians. Per Savage Crucible lore, Jaeger is a Therian. I’ve heard him described as a werewolf. For me, he’s closest to D&D’s Bugbear.
Based on his garb, you can tell Jaeger is a rogue/ranger multiclass. Based on his eyepatch, you can tell he’s picked a lock or three. Based on his snarl, you can tell he’s done it all with a snide attitude. Perfect. Every D&D party needs an edgelord.
 |  |
For $50, you’re awarded a gorgeous, well-articulated, unique sculpt. This is premium stuff. Jaeger is a blend of distinct textures; it gives the feel of a scruffy adventurer who assembled his wardrobe not out of choice, but what was available to him. Quilted armor on his chest, chainmail covering his torso, and slapdash clothing filling in the gaps. Armor plates that jut out from his forearm wraps, an unkempt belt, and burlap-esque pants complete the look.
Jaeger comes with a handful of extra hands, two heads (hooded and unhooded), a sword, a knife, a crossbow, and a mystery blade (a purple/pink ombré sword). With prices increasing across the industry, it’s difficult to get better value than this, especially from a small company.
For me, Jaeger is what it’s all about: a fun, thoughtfully designed toy loaded with eye-catching details. He comes from an up-and-coming company at a reasonable price point. Best of all, he fills a hole in my collection, and looks good doing it.
Last edited: