I saw your post sitting so long I registered to give you a few pointers on maps. Most if not all the WotC map packs are themed in some way. Originally they were 2" hexes but were changed some time ago. The map packs you mentioned are themed as follows: North Africa - 3 Desert maps and on reverse side 3 jungle maps. Eastern Front - 3 town/factory maps and on the reverse side 3 Russian steppes maps. There are two starters, the one in the cardboard box is the old one and contains 12mm mini’s and 2" hex maps. the new starter is in a blister pack and has 15mm mini’s and 3" hex maps. The maps in the new starter are mixed forest/hills/clear. The rules and revised cards are downloadable through the WotC site.
Axis & Allies Miniatures Set 3: Contested Skies
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I think I’d shoot myself if I ever spent that much cash on a board game. That assumes I pull the trigger before my girlfriend does! I’ll probably buy another three or 4 boosters, for a grand total of 4 or 5, just to have some new units for the game. The new models are pretty dope.;)
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Okay I got three sets today. Got the Pershing tank, which is ridiculously good. Got a good balance between vehicles, air, and footsoldiers.
Seems to me that this one is very heavy for the Allied forces. I’ll ebay some to get German aircraft so I can balance the world out. Good infantry units in this one. Hopefully Set 4 is stronger for Axis. Set 1 seemed stronger for Axis, while 2 and 3 had more Allies.
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Oh man got one of the best boosters, got the bofors, the zero, the MGC (freakin tight anti-tank-tank), SS Stormtrooper, german stug III, ummm and some other sweet shit like the jap armored truck, the only shitty thing i got was the american observing jeep, lol, it blows. PEACE