Just out of curiosity, how durable is resin over time -- say 10 to 20 years from now? Factor in reasonable handling and storage (temperature...).

Thanks in advance for your insights and sorry if this topic has been discussed to death already.

My first exposure to resin was Verlinden components for modifying Tamiya 1:35 scale tanks. They make a huge range, and have been around for a long time BUT bear in mind that this was for a modellers market rather than wargamers, so the finished pieces probably sit in display cases or display shelves safe from the bashing that gaming pieces will endure over time. I don't know anyone locally who has used much in the way of resin figures - plastics and metals are the standard fare - so it will be interesting to see what turns up. Looking at manufacturers like Hasslefree and McVey Studios, resin seems to be more for the modeller than the gamer - the same sculpt in resin is more expensive than the metal versions. Having said that, McVey's Sedition Wars stuff will be mostly plastic (oh yes - the first load of that will be landing at Schloss Dorthenstein before Hogswatch) and from what I have seen, the quality is fabulous. The original range was collectable resin - top quality but pricey. That range seems to be continuing with new sculpts.
Ask people with Forgeworld stuff - I have some components and they look fine still though they were not used as often as other bits and bobs I have.

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Thank you for your reply Quendil. Although I play other miniature games besides SBG, GW is the only company that I have resin products from. With my growing collection of resin figures, the ending of the metal ones from GW, and the poor quality/$ value of resin, I am becoming more reluctant to purchase resin. The final factor in my decision to further purchase resin is durability; therefore, the question I posted.

Your reply is very helpful as you seem to have more experience with resin than I have. Thank you Quendil for your constructive insight.

Wow! Thank you Dorthonion for your reply. I am not familiar with the various suppliers you have mentioned other than Tamiya. I have worked with Italeri, but none are resin. My figures definitely do not sit around looking pretty -- they are well played and have multiple war wounds. I was just curious if my GW resin figures will turn into a pool of goo or deteriorate badly in 10 to 20 years.