Title. There are lots of miniatures which are undoubtedly oldhammer. But how do we count those released during 3rd/4th editions? Things like metal Inquisitorial retinues, Armageddon Steel Legion, some space marine kits like Land Speeder (which is still alive and kicking on the GW website).
I love this comment. It pretty much encapsulates my feelings. 3rd edition is when miniatures and kids started becoming more polished, but the older miniatures were still standard on the tabletop. I love this era of minis. Handscuplts always seem to have more character.