War Hammer of Dain Ironfoot

Typically United's polyresin replicas are met with warranted skepticism (it's a weapon made of plastic after all) but I've got to admit they're a sight to behold. This is the third polyresin piece I've collected (after the Mace of Azog and Mace of Sauron) and it falls into the same category as those other two: amazing to look at, not much to feel. The reason I love the swords United makes is because I can walk into the room and pick one up and it feels like a powerful, something this polyresin replica doesn't grant. It's obvious why they don't make the maces and warhammers out of metal (weight and precision of molding), but there's really no substitute for steel in the realism department. Bottom line: if you're the kind of collector who wants an attention grabbing piece, get this one. If you're the kind (like me) who likes to pick things up and experience the feel of it, maybe you're better off investing in some steel replicas.