Malifaux Third Edition: Hats Off - What's in the Box?
By Wyrd Games Official Store | Tabletop Games & Miniatures | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Product Reviews
A close look at the Hats Off box for Malifaux Third Edition: the two characters inside, what the 32mm plastic kit includes, and who should buy it.
Quick answer
Buy Malifaux Third Edition: Hats Off if you want two characterful 32mm miniatures in one box: Som'er Teeth Jones as the Bayou's Lootmonger and Seamus as Sebastian Baker. It suits players building Bayou or Resurrectionist crews who want a themed centerpiece or a second take on a familiar master.
Two factions in one box, but not a starter crew
Hats Off crosses factions: Som'er is a Bayou model, while Seamus belongs to Resurrectionists. That makes the box flexible for players who already own models from either faction, but it does not give you a playable crew on its own. If you are starting from zero, plan to add a core box and the models your chosen master needs.
The box is built around a narrative exchange between White Rabbit Co. and two notorious hats, so the appeal is as much thematic as mechanical. Treat it as a character purchase first and a list-building purchase second.
What the 32mm plastic kit assumes
The miniatures are 32mm heroic scale and come supplied unpainted in high-quality plastic. That means you will need clippers, glue, and a hobby knife for assembly, plus primer and paints if you want them table-ready. The box does not include gaming accessories such as cards, tokens, or a fate deck, so check what your crew already provides before you plan a game.
Because the kit is plastic rather than resin, it is a reasonable entry point for hobbyists who are comfortable with standard miniature assembly. If you have never assembled a multi-part plastic kit, practice on a simpler model first.
Where the value sits
At USD 27.60 against a USD 40.00 comparison price, the box is priced below its reference price at the time of writing. Whether that is good value depends on how you use it: two characters for one crew is a modest addition, while two characters for two different factions can be a cheaper way to explore a second crew.
Do not buy it expecting a full keyword core. The catalog facts list the two characters and their factions, not a complete crew, so budget for the rest of your list separately.
Decision rules for buying Hats Off
- You already play Bayou or Resurrectionists: Buy it if you own a Som'er or Seamus crew and want an alternate character model for casual games or display. Check your local event rules if you plan to use it in organized play.
- You are choosing your first Malifaux crew: Skip it for now. Start with a core box for the faction that appeals to you, then add Hats Off once you have a playable crew and understand how the masters work. A core box gives you a legal crew; Hats Off does not.
- You want a painting project: Buy it if you enjoy painting character models and want two distinct subjects in one kit. The plastic assembly is standard, and the two-faction theme gives you freedom to paint them as a matched pair or in separate faction schemes.
- You are splitting a purchase with a friend: Buy it if one of you plays Bayou and the other plays Resurrectionists, then divide the models. Confirm before purchase that each of you actually wants the specific character in the box.
Product facts
- Malifaux Third Edition: Hats Off: Contains Som'er Teeth Jones, Lootmonger, and White Rabbit Co. Seamus, AKA Sebastian Baker, in 32mm heroic scale plastic. You get one Bayou character and one Resurrectionist character in a single kit, which is useful if you collect either faction or want a themed pair.
Malifaux Third Edition: Hats Off
Who should buy Hats Off
Best for
- Bayou or Resurrectionist players who want a characterful alternate model
- Hobbyists looking for a two-model painting project with a strong theme
- Players splitting a box across two factions
Not for
- New players who need a complete, playable crew from one purchase
- Anyone who expects cards, tokens, or a fate deck in the box
