I hang around a lot of folks who put models together from a lot of other companies and are the types of folks who are more partial to a well sculpted figure and one which will look great painted whether or not they actually paint them. Wyrd is NOT the most difficult line of figs to put together, but they do need some time.
Wyrd is however a very thin miniature range, but I am still amazed at the number of miniatures that come as a single cast piece.
Let me say that again, amazed.
Now, go and try to put together the Harakuri from Infinity or some of the metal Cynwalls & Daikinee's from Rackham and tell me that Victoria is a difficult figure to work with.
When it comes to the rigors of gameplay, when the game needs but 5-10 miniatures, its a lot easier to take care of, transport and handle Wyrd figs.
GW and PP couldn't do this. There's a lot to be said for appreciating and seeing a well tended to miniature, rather than seeing folks toss models into a pile after its been removed from play.