metal miniatures question

By bizman316, in Descent: Journeys in the Dark

OK, I want the metal miniatures but I have a question. Do they look good without painting them or do they need painted? There are pewter miniatures that look really good without painting such as ones made by rawcliffe who are meant to not be painted. But then there are ones that are like the warhammer that look horrible without being painted.

Also do these come fully assembled? Or do you have to put them together. Any help would be great. Thanks

You be the judge:

Unpainted Sir Alric:

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Painted:

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All of the minis must be glued to their base. The three large figures require minor assembly.