New termi model coming this first of Oct


out of this one

Launch of what?

Yea definitely getting this one if I can... I love all things terminator, no matter how competaive (or non-competaive) they are.

Looks like a great sculpt!

I eagerly await his rules. Just so I can use the old metal one he’s based on WYSWYG. SB/power sword/powerfist w/ built in GL has not be legal for quite a long time.

Can’t say I care for the look of the new sculpt.

The built-in gun on the power fist looks cool! I wonder what it shoots? Is it a flamer or a plasma shot?

 kronk wrote:
The built-in gun on the power fist looks cool! I wonder what it shoots? Is it a flamer or a plasma shot?

The classic RT terminator captain was equipped with a captain’s power fist. Built in, short ranged (18”) grenade launcher that came stock with frag and crack grenades.

I see. Thank you!

Pretty cool.

But what is launching?

So 8th edition will be a throw back to RT?

I hope they go to AoS style and just give us the upgrades for free.

Ahhh work blocked what are the pictures, where can I see them?!

Dudley. That thriving hub of British culture. A sprawling mega-metropolis. A place worthy of its own miniature.

It looks sweet though. Love that sculpt.

 Uriels_Flame wrote:
So 8th edition will be a throw back to RT?

We can but hope.

Wonder if I'll be able to fit a Deathwatch pad to him...

BlueGrassGamer wrote:
Wonder if I'll be able to fit a Deathwatch pad to him...

The recent special event minis have their should pads incorporated onto the arms. Maybe, though.

Also, it wouldn't be impossible to remove the incorporated shoulder pad.

 kronk wrote:

BlueGrassGamer wrote:
Wonder if I'll be able to fit a Deathwatch pad to him...

The recent special event minis have their should pads incorporated onto the arms. Maybe, though.
Also, it wouldn't be impossible to remove the incorporated shoulder pad.

It would be easy to shave off but would "hurt" to do, hacking up a brand new miniature.

So I'm guessing this is some sort of UK equivalent to the mini we got in NA for the 100th store opening?

 Lockark wrote:
So I'm guessing this is some sort of UK equivalent to the mini we got in NA for the 100th store opening?

Yes.

Is it UK only? We all want to celebrate Dudley's store here in the US. We couldn't be more thrilled.

Can I buy the model now?

Nice miniature, I love the original, it was my favourite SM Captain in Terminator armour until the new plastic one came out.

So, whats going to launch October 1st?

A new store in Dudley (near Birmingham) in the UK

Thanks

Geez, I didn't even know the original. The weapon barrels on the fist of the remake looks a bit too long for punching dudes.

I read some older WDs recently and they had 3 for 2 and vouchers for up to 40% off for store openigns in Germany more than a decade ago. I know what I 'd prefer.

That's pretty cool, and another re-imagining of a classic Captain model.

 Bottle wrote:
Dudley. That thriving hub of British culture. A sprawling mega-metropolis. A place worthy of its own miniature.

It looks sweet though. Love that sculpt.

The sprawling 60s shopping centre that the store is situated in is locally known as "Merry Hell". In addition, the store is actually relocating within the centre and they're more than likely getting rid of the massively well liked manager who's been with GW for goodness knows how long.

I hope he has free rules because you can hardly justify purchasing a power sword on a model with a powerfist. A krak grenade launcher for free is kinda cool though for that extra armor penetration when needed. Not to mention a new iron halo on the guy.

Funny thing now is ultramarine have another free character.


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 H.B.M.C. wrote:
That's pretty cool, and another re-imagining of a classic Captain model.

Do ultramarine as have any captains left to make a named character for?

I hope his powersword +1S for every skull on the hilt.

Lovely mini, great reimagining of the old captain.

As much as I like it, it looks like GW will be asking me to jump through too many hoops to get my hands on it, so they don't get my money. Really not liking the number of limited edition mini's companies are coming out with these days.

That captain mini is my favourite space marine miniature. This new one is just bland.

That's a pretty cool Termi Capt. I hope they release it in the US so I can get one to put by the Imperial marine and Capt Centos on my display shelf

If it were just a new shop wouldn't it be a Store Opening exclusive?

Isn't September/October the traditional time for a big box game launch?

Ooh, I actually like that mini a lot.

How would I get my hands on one of these guys?



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How would I get my hands on one of these guys?

Oh man certainly cool looking

is it exclusive to the UK?

also i wonder what that wrist rocket thing does.

(its probably a D weapon of some sort)

thedavo wrote:

 Bottle wrote:
Dudley. That thriving hub of British culture. A sprawling mega-metropolis. A place worthy of its own miniature.

It looks sweet though. Love that sculpt.

The sprawling 60s shopping centre that the store is situated in is locally known as "Merry Hell". In addition, the store is actually relocating within the centre and they're more than likely getting rid of the massively well liked manager who's been with GW for goodness knows how long.

Who is the manager? If it's the Long haired fella then I am saddened to hear this. Is it an educated guess?

I wonder what's launching. Surely it can't be 8th too soon. Hmmm...

 Gamgee wrote:
I wonder what's launching. Surely it can't be 8th too soon. Hmmm...

Wouldn't be White Dwarf would it? Thought they were doing Kharne for that though...

His stormbolter has a scope. I guess we see who stole all of Deathwatchs' stormbolter special ammo.

Mmh... not that impressed. It has the sword/scabbard and the auxiliary grenade launcher of the original captain but that's it. I like the front armour plates of the lower legs though - looks a bit like those from the old Space Hulk plastics.

Um... and could you please correct the typo in the title? As a German I now have that awful Leekspin in my head...

 kronk wrote:

 Lockark wrote:
So I'm guessing this is some sort of UK equivalent to the mini we got in NA for the 100th store opening?

Yes.

Is it UK only? We all want to celebrate Dudley's store here in the US. We couldn't be more thrilled.

Can I buy the model now?

Hail Dudley! Jewel of West Bromwich! I only hope I too can take part in the festivities by purchasing this skull-encrusted terminator!

Anyone want to pick one up for me and ship it to the usa? There is no way I'll be able to make it across the pond to attend the opening...

Maybe we'll get lucky and gw will release it on their site for a day. A guy can wish I guess. Looks like it will be $75 on ebay...

I like it. But I like the original more.

I also prefer the original, this is a nice sculpt but deviates too much to tickle my nostalgia bones!

I like the model ... would fit much better as a DW Captain than the one GW put into the DW Terminator Captain box ...

only hope it is in a blister like the last captains with skull fetish

Nice mini but the circumstances around the 'new' Dudley store opening are a massive shame.

The current Dudley store in the Merry Hill shopping centre has two gaming tables and three staff. They are closing it at the end of August and have made all staff there redundant.

The 'new' Dudley store is opening in the very same shopping centre, just on the ground floor. It will be run as a smaller 'one man store'. Whatever that means.

None of the current Dudley staff will be relocated to the new store (that is literally only 300 feet away!).

So not really something worth 'celebrating'.

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

 kronk wrote:

 Lockark wrote:
So I'm guessing this is some sort of UK equivalent to the mini we got in NA for the 100th store opening?

Yes.

Is it UK only? We all want to celebrate Dudley's store here in the US. We couldn't be more thrilled.

Can I buy the model now?

Hail Dudley! Jewel of West Bromwich! I only hope I too can take part in the festivities by purchasing this skull-encrusted terminator!

Truly and verily, thou understandeth myne plight and fugue!

 Grinshanks wrote:
Nice mini but the circumstances around the 'new' Dudley store opening are a massive shame.

The current Dudley store in the Merry Hill shopping centre has two gaming tables and three staff. They are closing it at the end of August and have made all staff there redundant.

The 'new' Dudley store is opening in the very same shopping centre, just on the ground floor. It will be run as a smaller 'one man store'. Whatever that means.

None of the current Dudley staff will be relocated to the new store (that is literally only 300 feet away!).

So not really something worth 'celebrating'.

That's terrible. I would like to register a protest by buying their new terminator and leading him to his horrible death time after time!

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
That's terrible. I would like to register a protest by buying their new terminator and leading him to his horrible death time after time!

It's a fitting tribute to be sure. You must name him Dudlaaaay in honour of the Black Country accent!

gungo wrote:

Funny thing now is ultramarine have another free character.

It looks like the Ultramarine symbol is not sculpted on but either paint or decal.

Wachaza wrote:
If it were just a new shop wouldn't it be a Store Opening exclusive?

Isn't September/October the traditional time for a big box game launch?

That's what I thought, the 100th US store one wasn't called a launch.

Some new 40K based game?


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 Grinshanks wrote:

The 'new' Dudley store is opening in the very same shopping centre, just on the ground floor. It will be run as a smaller 'one man store'. Whatever that means.

It means the work done by 3 will be done by 1, so you can look forward to:

* Almost no gaming space
* Vastly reduced opening hours
* Store closing for lunch and bathroom breaks
* Having to wait if it's busy

 Grinshanks wrote:
Nice mini but the circumstances around the 'new' Dudley store opening are a massive shame.

The current Dudley store in the Merry Hill shopping centre has two gaming tables and three staff. They are closing it at the end of August and have made all staff there redundant.

The 'new' Dudley store is opening in the very same shopping centre, just on the ground floor. It will be run as a smaller 'one man store'. Whatever that means.

None of the current Dudley staff will be relocated to the new store (that is literally only 300 feet away!).

So not really something worth 'celebrating'.

Ah, that's awful. GW do love to dump on their staff.

It's a cracking figure though. I think it'll be available throughout the UK for that day, a bit like the Imperial Marine. I'll probably get him as an early birthday present for myself, and use him to lead either my Deathwing or as the Chapter Master of my Righteous Fists... can't decide yet!

Why are they doing this ? What is the interest in closing a good store to open a less good store ?
Are they really loosing so much money they can't pay three men by shop ?

Games Workshop's new method for minimising costs in the bricks-and-mortar front is to make as many stores as possible one-man-bands. They then ask the impossible of their manager/staff, by demanding they maintain the sort of painting/gaming/teaching/sales program that a multi-staffed store can, oh, and make sure you hit and exceed your sales targets, based on last year's sales +X%, or those bonuses will go bye-bye!



But hey ho; what do I know, I'm just a toy and game retail manager by training and trade...

I mean, if this look ridiculous to me, to you, and probably to a lot of people, why not to them ?
I guess this is how the modern world is, today: asking the impossible to the employees, and punishing them because they don't succeed.
If they go, no problem, there are thousands of others asking for a job...

It lowers costs and improves return for shareholders and the company's bottom line looks better.

That's it, basically. Plus it makes life easier for senior management because you can just go "YOU ARE FAILING, DO BETTER" and then your problem store either shapes up or has a new manager! Success!

 godardc wrote:
I mean, if this look ridiculous to me, to you, and probably to a lot of people, why not to them ?
I guess this is how the modern world is, today: asking the impossible to the employees, and punishing them because they don't succeed.
If they go, no problem, there are thousands of others asking for a job...

Bingo. GW, like Hollywood, fashion or comics has a lot of fans eager to get a foot in the door. If they wanted to staff their stores with unpaid interns they probably could

Like many people I think it will (and has) bite them. The whole point of the costy stories is to evangelize new customers, and if you don't have the staff to that the chain of new customers dries up and the community and company suffers.

One of their KPIs is just 'how many new stores did we open', so it's a tick in the box even if it's in the same mall, and smaller.

 godardc wrote:
Why are they doing this ? What is the interest in closing a good store to open a less good store ?
Are they really loosing so much money they can't pay three men by shop ?

They have this idea that customers will buy from them whatever services they don't provide and whatever barriers they put in the way.

I assume this move will save them a lot of money - smaller unit means lower rent and taxes, and dropping from 3 staff to 1 will save a lot of wages too. They usually see a drop in income but it seems to be countered by the drop in costs.

It's not so much that they can't afford to run a 3 man shop, but they just don't see the need and are still running on a campaign of rampant cost cutting to offset the falling revenues.

Don't forget the Managers start on a salary akin to a shop assistant elsewhere. I loved the manager interview process, but the working conditions and pay were a joke, so I didn't ever progress to accepting a role.

Almost exactly the same here except I took the role, lasted around a month, realised retail is retail and I was mental to be doing a retail job and finished my degree instead. Worked out a lot better...

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like it would be nearly impossible for him to actually draw that sword

 MisterPerkins wrote:
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like it would be nearly impossible for him to actually draw that sword

That's not the point! Look at the skulls on the scabbard!

 MisterPerkins wrote:
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like it would be nearly impossible for him to actually draw that sword

Well, he has an inspiring example:



I suppose it's more like a symbol of his status, like an officer's dirk.

 MisterPerkins wrote:
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like it would be nearly impossible for him to actually draw that sword

He could holster his Storm Bolter and draw it using that hand.

 TheCustomLime wrote:

 MisterPerkins wrote:
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like it would be nearly impossible for him to actually draw that sword

He could holster his Storm Bolter and draw it using that hand.

I wish that were the case... From WD122

 Ossified wrote:
I wish that were the case... From WD122

Hey; I love that picture! Hefting your giant electrified sword in a giant electrified metal gauntlet is pure, undiluted awesomeness!

Double the electric disruption field power!

So this mini is only available at this store?

Seems... odd...

No, it's available at all stores in the UK on the opening weekend, as far as I am aware.

 MisterPerkins wrote:
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like it would be nearly impossible for him to actually draw that sword

lol, yeah. This is why people don't wear scabbards in front of them

But hey. He's a Space Marine. Anything is possible.

 Talys wrote:

 MisterPerkins wrote:
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like it would be nearly impossible for him to actually draw that sword

lol, yeah. This is why people don't wear scabbards in front of them

But hey. He's a Space Marine. Anything is possible.

Suspensors.

At his command the sword just flies from its scabbard into his guantlet!

A few more details from the GW Dudley Facebook page:

100 of the miniatures are available on launch day.
£15
2 per customer until midday after which it is a free for all.

It's too bad they won't be available in the U.S.

 Thraxas Of Turai wrote:
A few more details from the GW Dudley Facebook page:

100 of the miniatures are available on launch day.
£15
2 per customer until midday after which it is a free for all.

Is that 100 per store, or 100 just for Dudley?

Not sure if this is worth its own thread so here is another new model seemingly for new stores only.

Ha! Buy a bunch of stuff from us (there's 10 skulls, and I bet there's a minimum spend) and then we'll give you the opportunity to buy this!

Almost right, GW, almost.

new Termie Chaplain!!!
he looks good...
another one to add to the "rare mini" collection

thanks for the heads-up, Chikout...

cheers
jah

Y'know, the Skullz promotion saw you collect skull tokens and turn them in to get free stuff, not give you the opportunity to buy more stuff.

GW can't into competitions!

Got to love those skull nipple tassels !

I was thinking it, but didn't want to say that CURNOW.

The chaplain looks way too busy, it would have looked a lot better without all of the nonsense pinned to its chest.

Cool model!

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Y'know, the Skullz promotion saw you collect skull tokens and turn them in to get free stuff, not give you the opportunity to buy more stuff.

GW can't into competitions!

It seems, to misue the word, schizophrenic. I picture it like this:

Department 1, maybe even Rountree himself, commanded that promotions, reward card-esque skullz or similar needs to return. Probably as an attempt to try some new ideas or return to ones that work in an attempt to bring in sales, repair the customer relationship, etc.

Department 2, still of the kirby era mindset or perhaps reverting to type (to wit, people who buy GW products' hobby is buying more GW products) decide to implement a special way to buy products: Buy lots of product to unlock the ability to buy exclusive product.

If you apply the "Buying GW products is the hobby" lens, it makes sense!

 Undead_Love-Machine wrote:
The chaplain looks way too busy, it would have looked a lot better without all of the nonsense pinned to its chest.

Yep, I agree. The classic Juan Diaz terminator chaplain is miles better.

 zedmeister wrote:

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Y'know, the Skullz promotion saw you collect skull tokens and turn them in to get free stuff, not give you the opportunity to buy more stuff.

GW can't into competitions!

It seems, to misue the word, schizophrenic. I picture it like this:

Department 1, maybe even Rountree himself, commanded that promotions, reward card-esque skullz or similar needs to return. Probably as an attempt to try some new ideas or return to ones that work in an attempt to bring in sales, repair the customer relationship, etc.

Department 2, still of the kirby era mindset or perhaps reverting to type (to wit, people who buy GW products' hobby is buying more GW products) decide to implement a special way to buy products: Buy lots of product to unlock the ability to buy exclusive product.

If you apply the "Buying GW products is the hobby" lens, it makes sense!

Nice one, GW...

 Bull0 wrote:

 Undead_Love-Machine wrote:
The chaplain looks way too busy, it would have looked a lot better without all of the nonsense pinned to its chest.

Yep, I agree. The classic Juan Diaz terminator chaplain is miles better.

Any new TDA chaplain has awfully big boots to fill. The current one is often brought up in the “Best GW mini” threads.

This new guy is just cluttered with junk. Not a big fan.

Yeah he's just got way too much stuff going on there. I'll keep the previous version.

I really like the Chaplain the "bones" of it.
The added clutter is rather much.
I always pegged them as "my actions show my faith" being a walking hymn book is a bit much.
I would have to see if this is one of the multi-layer plastic characters: it may give a chance to trim a bit of the busy bits off.

 zedmeister wrote:

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Y'know, the Skullz promotion saw you collect skull tokens and turn them in to get free stuff, not give you the opportunity to buy more stuff.

GW can't into competitions!

It seems, to misue the word, schizophrenic. I picture it like this:

Department 1, maybe even Rountree himself, commanded that promotions, reward card-esque skullz or similar needs to return. Probably as an attempt to try some new ideas or return to ones that work in an attempt to bring in sales, repair the customer relationship, etc.

Department 2, still of the kirby era mindset or perhaps reverting to type (to wit, people who buy GW products' hobby is buying more GW products) decide to implement a special way to buy products: Buy lots of product to unlock the ability to buy exclusive product.

If you apply the "Buying GW products is the hobby" lens, it makes sense!

Or they looked at how well the previous Space Marine Captain that they did in a similar vein(buy X product and get the opportunity to buy a special model) did...

There is a lot of junk bolted to the front of that Chaplain. Without it he looks pretty cool though - although whatever's going on with the abdomen is a bit odd.

Could someone explain to me why cant I see image. All I see is "excel" table with floppy pic.
Could someone please repost it or point me to other source.

 Lord Damocles wrote:
There is a lot of junk bolted to the front of that Chaplain. Without it he looks pretty cool though - although whatever's going on with the abdomen is a bit odd.

Yeah i noticed that too with the way his torso seems to be twisting sideways REALLY hard.

i dont mind the crazy stuff off his shoulders that much. in fact i think it looks pretty cool and very macab like the chaplain usually looks.

maybe if it was a regular scroll it wouldn't be disliked as much.

There's elements of this guy that look good and that I really like, lkke the sensors/lights on the cowling. Elements of the suit almost look like they're from the Tartaros Pattern. The skulls and scrolls really throw the whole thing off though and make him overly busy. He could've been a really nice figure if he didn't have that junk hanging off of him.

I like that new chaplain. It's not quite as good as the current terminator chaplain, which, to be fair, is a really hard mini to beat. It's possibly the best mini Geedubs have ever put out.

dubovac wrote:
Could someone explain to me why cant I see image. All I see is "excel" table with floppy pic.
Could someone please repost it or point me to other source.

https://war-of-sigmar.herokuapp.com/bloggings/1131

Chaplain or Khorne Champion?

You write the narrative.

Where's this one exclusive to, the opening of the 100th store in Guatemala?

GW's models really are starting to become parodies of themselves aren't they?

That chaplain looks like a blob of parchment. Horrible design to stick on all that crap to what could otherwise have been a decent model.

Yeah... gonna' call this a miss:

pretty cool armor style, but then covered in crap
so... if I drive to 10 stores, at a time-sensitive point, I've earned the right to buy your model? Take a page of FW's book and just stick to con exclusives...

Rather, isn't it that you get a sticker when you spend X-amount of monies?

Impressive model this chaplain is.

 Bi'ios wrote:
I like that new chaplain. It's not quite as good as the current terminator chaplain, which, to be fair, is a really hard mini to beat. It's possibly the best mini Geedubs have ever put out.

Really?
IMO, the stubby, goofy-looking Crozius really ruins what otherwise would indeed have been a great model. I like this new one better. He looks more imposing and his Crozius actually looks like something that could be dangerous. It is a shame though that they added a bit too much decoration to the front of the armour.

It almost looks like it could pass for tartoros terminator armour. Pretty good for 30k players, since that's a good load out for chaplains in 30k. Untill now you would have had to convert that.

I just wish GW would let me buy the minis I like rather than putting up more walls/obstacles to their products.

I don't want to buy stuff to collect something that just gives me the opportunity to buy something else. I'll happily buy the Chaplain, so just let me buy the Chaplain!

Really like the chaplain but I'm not going to buy a bunch of stuff just to have the ability to purchase.

Clearly the chaplain needs more skulls, blood for the blood emperor!

Qualify to buy? So you spend all that money and not even guaranteed to be able to buy the mini? Even if that is not true, not liking that you HAVE to buy stuff to be able to buy more stuff as others have said.

Oh well, the new GW is still the old GW just smoke and mirrors now.

That chaplain doesn't have enough skulls. You still have some blank space on each foot.

 BrookM wrote:
Rather, isn't it that you get a sticker when you spend X-amount of monies?

That's how the Skullz program used to work. There's nothing on that image that explains how this iteration of it works... looks to me like it may be just either completing certain activities at the opening, or attending a certain number of store openings, in order to 'qualify'.


Either way, it's making people jump through hoops in order to be granted the 'privilege' of handing over more money to GW.


The mini is ok, but it's not 'run an obstacle course in order to be allowed to buy it' ok.

 Nevelon wrote:

Jesus H that's fecking dire. What's all that gak all over him obscuring the model, looks like he got toilet rolled at Halloween...

 Iron_Captain wrote:

 Bi'ios wrote:
I like that new chaplain. It's not quite as good as the current terminator chaplain, which, to be fair, is a really hard mini to beat. It's possibly the best mini Geedubs have ever put out.

Really?
IMO, the stubby, goofy-looking Crozius really ruins what otherwise would indeed have been a great model. I like this new one better. He looks more imposing and his Crozius actually looks like something that could be dangerous. It is a shame though that they added a bit too much decoration to the front of the armour.

I can definitely agree that the crozius is a bit stubby on the old terminator chaplain, but something about its face and posing just give it a literal aura of menace. It looks mean, and the new one, with all the stuff on his front, looks like he's come from some sort of ceremony and has yet to change back out of his formal wear. I like the new guy, but it doesn't look combat ready to me. It looks like something he might wear while delivering a sermon prior to battle.

So...I buy a bunch of stuff at a bunch of different stores and I get the "Privilege" of BUYING this horrible model..... fething rly GW...fething rly?

 FabricatorGeneralMike wrote:

So...I buy a bunch of stuff at a bunch of different stores and I get the "Privilege" of BUYING this horrible model..... fething rly GW...fething rly?

Again, there's nothing from what's been shown so far that says that 'qualifying' to buy the model is tied to buying stuff. That's just speculation, for now.

I am in love with this model, damn! Love the overly decorated front, really fits with the vibe of a Chaplain. Pity I won't ever be able to buy it :(

His tassels seem an homage to Grimmauldus? still I see that gw can make all kinds off cool terminator gak so why the feth would you do limited runs. A lot more people live out side of Duddly. Am I supposed to make a pilgrimage to the UK to acquire a plastic trinket? Or I'm left giving my money to plastic scalpers. Makes sense for a games day mini but one for every store? they could for example sell it for a limited time on their website. Make all that eBay money then pass the savings on to us. But nay they are a hobby company and not a hobby business. Seriously though do they read spirit stones make decisions


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Also obviously he needs to quickly reference verses hence the nipple tassels. Example. "Brother Trogdor, what is the proper psalm to recite to your flamer prior to xenos purging?" Trogdor,"Um .....?"
Chaplain "the answer you seek is by my left testie"

It must be a stamp or sticker for each £X spent in the first X days of the store. Not going to be a new store road trip scavenger hunt, that's silly.

 insaniak wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Rather, isn't it that you get a sticker when you spend X-amount of monies?

That's how the Skullz program used to work. There's nothing on that image that explains how this iteration of it works... looks to me like it may be just either completing certain activities at the opening, or attending a certain number of store openings, in order to 'qualify'.


Either way, it's making people jump through hoops in order to be granted the 'privilege' of handing over more money to GW.


The mini is ok, but it's not 'run an obstacle course in order to be allowed to buy it' ok.

I've heard it's not £££/$$$$ related but is indeed completed by doing various tasks ;; eg a painting lesson, a full battle etc etc.

Idea being to try and encourage people to come back or provide extra motivation for them to finish their armies and so on.


reckon there must a/some financial component too but....

 ThirstySpaceMan wrote:

Also obviously he needs to quickly reference verses hence the nipple tassels. Example. "Brother Trogdor, what is the proper psalm to recite to your flamer prior to xenos purging?" Trogdor,"Um .....?"
Chaplain "the answer you seek is by my left testie"

Bahahahaha,
That perfectly sums up how absolutely ridiculous this model looks.

I would love it if that was the case.
I can still hold out hope reds8n, we still have a long way to go before people don't immediately start thinking the worst of GW.

But that is their row to hoe so hopefully they can get there eventually as it means lots of good things between now and then to justify that future faith.

 Kanluwen wrote:
Or they looked at how well the previous Space Marine Captain that they did in a similar vein(buy X product and get the opportunity to buy a special model) did...

To use a cliche, "Old habits die hard" which was part of my point...

 reds8n wrote:


I've heard it's not £££/$$$$ related but is indeed completed by doing various tasks ;; eg a painting lesson, a full battle etc etc.

Idea being to try and encourage people to come back or provide extra motivation for them to finish their armies and so on.


reckon there must a/some financial component too but....

But then the people who are actually going to want to buy this model are probably vets, so making them sit through a painting lesson by a guy who potentially is a less experienced painter, or stand through a demo battle, really sound like chores. Playing a full game in store may also be hard to achieve, given the size of the stores.

(I never thought I'd say this but) I'd much rather the old system, where you get a stamp per, say, £10 spent*, with the option to buy at the end. It's trivial to spend £100 in GW these days, and you can always share the card.

*Not that awful per £10+ transaction thing.

...well......

.... this is just shooting in the breeze here of course,


.. if one's store does run such an event a manager might have the leeway to run the promotion in such a fashion.

Fair point. And generally I approve of the idea that you can unlock goodies by doing marketting tasks that should be fun/rewarding, as long as it's aimed at the appropriate market.

Getting a free hq blister for a newbie, by doing a demo game, painting lesson, buying a starter pack and playing a real game with that starter pack is a brilliant idea.

But if the reward is aimed at veterans/collectors, the steps to get it need to be more appropriate.

Go to pals to a painting session or show your armies at the store along with your overview of the game while you play there. Chance is the terrain is top notch.

Herzlos wrote:

 reds8n wrote:


I've heard it's not £££/$$$$ related but is indeed completed by doing various tasks ;; eg a painting lesson, a full battle etc etc.

Idea being to try and encourage people to come back or provide extra motivation for them to finish their armies and so on.


reckon there must a/some financial component too but....

But then the people who are actually going to want to buy this model are probably vets, so making them sit through a painting lesson by a guy who potentially is a less experienced painter, or stand through a demo battle, really sound like chores. Playing a full game in store may also be hard to achieve, given the size of the stores.

(I never thought I'd say this but) I'd much rather the old system, where you get a stamp per, say, £10 spent*, with the option to buy at the end. It's trivial to spend £100 in GW these days, and you can always share the card.

*Not that awful per £10+ transaction thing.

Y'know, vets don't have to "stand through a demo battle". They can always be the person who offers to play a demo game with a new player.

Oh man i didnt even realize that it was a stamp card thing to "Purchase" the model

feth that and the horse it came in on.

i like the model besides the reuse of the leg details from the other captain.

if they are going to have cool trim detail it should be on the rest of the model not just the leg.

Oh gawd . I hope all that bling is able to be left off that model. I want to say there is a cool looking model under all that crap.

Well, chaplains have gone from being done of the best models GW has produced to being some of the worst.

Has anyone been able to find out if this model is going to be limited to Dudley or not? I've FB'd my local GW and been totally blanked.

Herzlos wrote:
Has anyone been able to find out if this model is going to be limited to Dudley or not? I've FB'd my local GW and been totally blanked.

It could be that it's part of a promotion they have not been allowed to "go loud" with yet.

The run-up to the holiday season in past years has seen the introduction of new programs like this before(the Battle Brothers program was done in a similar timeframe).

 Kanluwen wrote:

Herzlos wrote:
Has anyone been able to find out if this model is going to be limited to Dudley or not? I've FB'd my local GW and been totally blanked.

It could be that it's part of a promotion they have not been allowed to "go loud" with yet.

The run-up to the holiday season in past years has seen the introduction of new programs like this before(the Battle Brothers program was done in a similar timeframe).

That's what I've been wondering? Is it a GW wide offering on 1 Oct only?

Will it be a UK only thing available as and when shops relabel as 'Warhammer'?

I assume we'll find out 1Oct.



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 SickSix wrote:
Oh gawd . I hope all that bling is able to be left off that model. I want to say there is a cool looking model under all that crap.

Well, chaplains have gone from being done of the best models GW has produced to being some of the worst.

If we're lucky there is a less flashy non limited plastic Chaplain due for release.

alphaecho wrote:

 Kanluwen wrote:

Herzlos wrote:
Has anyone been able to find out if this model is going to be limited to Dudley or not? I've FB'd my local GW and been totally blanked.

It could be that it's part of a promotion they have not been allowed to "go loud" with yet.

The run-up to the holiday season in past years has seen the introduction of new programs like this before(the Battle Brothers program was done in a similar timeframe).

That's what I've been wondering? Is it a GW wide offering on 1 Oct only?

Will it be a UK only thing available as and when shops relabel as 'Warhammer'?

I assume we'll find out 1Oct.

Who knows! That's the only issue I really have with some of these promo event leaks we get; sometimes they make no sense until the actual promotion happens.

 SickSix wrote:
Oh gawd . I hope all that bling is able to be left off that model. I want to say there is a cool looking model under all that crap.

Well, chaplains have gone from being done of the best models GW has produced to being some of the worst.

If we're lucky there is a less flashy non limited plastic Chaplain due for release.

It's a Chaplain. If there's any member of a Chapter that should be flashy, it's the guys who think wearing skull helmets and wielding a giant golden mace shaped like an eagle is low-key.

On a personal level, 'less flashy' in this case means not looking like a disorganised noticeboard. I'm normally fine with bling and purity seals.

Then again, my favourite Chaplains are the 2nd Ed era ones, especially the one with the bionic half face.

alphaecho wrote:


On a personal level, 'less flashy' in this case means not looking like a disorganised noticeboard. I'm normally fine with bling and purity seals.

Then again, my favourite Chaplains are the 2nd Ed era ones, especially the one with the bionic half face.

Love that guy; he’s been my go-to man for heretic smiting for a long time now.

The level of bling has been on the rise. The old guys had purity seals, maybe a book, the odd relic or honor. But they looked like they fit the role of the warrior priest. Their temple was the battlefield, and the only hymns they needed were sung by bolters. More warrior, with a side of priest. This new guy is far more in his formal armor. Not very practical on the battlefield. All the flowing parchment is just going to get in the way. I get that 40k is supposed to be baroque and over-the-top, but I think this guy is just a little bit too far.

IMHO.

If those two giant ribbons on his chest can be left off, he’ll be about 200% better.

Warhammer 40k Facebook just posted this text to accompany an image of both the Captain and Chaplain:

The opening of a new Warhammer Store is always an occasion to celebrate, and now more than ever, as you'll have the chance to pick up these two exclusive miniatures.

The image also has the following text on it:

Two new Space Marine Miniatures
Launched to celebrate new stores around the world
Starting with Warhammer: Publika in Malaysia

So it looks like it's another shop specific regrettably.

 Nevelon wrote:

alphaecho wrote:


On a personal level, 'less flashy' in this case means not looking like a disorganised noticeboard. I'm normally fine with bling and purity seals.

Then again, my favourite Chaplains are the 2nd Ed era ones, especially the one with the bionic half face.

Love that guy; he’s been my go-to man for heretic smiting for a long time now.

The level of bling has been on the rise. The old guys had purity seals, maybe a book, the odd relic or honor. But they looked like they fit the role of the warrior priest. Their temple was the battlefield, and the only hymns they needed were sung by bolters. More warrior, with a side of priest. This new guy is far more in his formal armor. Not very practical on the battlefield. All the flowing parchment is just going to get in the way. I get that 40k is supposed to be baroque and over-the-top, but I think this guy is just a little bit too far.

IMHO.

If those two giant ribbons on his chest can be left off, he’ll be about 200% better.

That's why I'm hoping that a non-limited version sometime in the future may be less special.




Just up on Facebook, the first opportunity to pick up the new Terminator and Chaplain will be at a new Warhammer store in Malaysia. No date given.

From Facebook:

 Nevelon wrote:


The level of bling has been on the rise. The old guys had purity seals, maybe a book, the odd relic or honor. But they looked like they fit the role of the warrior priest. Their temple was the battlefield, and the only hymns they needed were sung by bolters. More warrior, with a side of priest. This new guy is far more in his formal armor. Not very practical on the battlefield. All the flowing parchment is just going to get in the way. I get that 40k is supposed to be baroque and over-the-top, but I think this guy is just a little bit too far.

IMHO.

If those two giant ribbons on his chest can be left off, he’ll be about 200% better.

All that flowing parchment is calling for him to get a makeover with a heavy flamer.

So he's initially only available in one store, in Malaisia?

Sounds like a great business plan...

 Zywus wrote:
So he's initially only available in one store, in Malaisia?

Sounds like a great business plan...

Yes, because GW doesn't open stores every day. One store has to be the first. It should be available at new store openings with the Publika store being the first.

 Ghaz wrote:

 Zywus wrote:
So he's initially only available in one store, in Malaisia?

Sounds like a great business plan...

Yes, because GW doesn't open stores every day. One store has to be the first. It should be available at new store openings with the Publika store being the first.

Sounds to me like a great way to make sure the majority of your potential customers have no way to purchase the model.

Not that I see why people would want to buy him anyway with all that paper obscuring the model, but if they though that; why sculpt him that way in the first place?

I don't actually see the problem with the litanies. There have been lots of Chaplain figures with more parchment than that one, and given he's in Tactical Dreadnought Armour I doubt he'd care much if they were set on fire.

I think it's a cool, dynamic, brutal looking figure - it's a shame about its lack of availability, but it'll move around. It makes more sense to have it as a release day mini than a "buy lots to be able to buy this!" 'promotion'.

Zywus wrote:

 Ghaz wrote:

Sounds to me like a great way to make sure the majority of your potential customers have no way to purchase the model.

GW does that now with all the limited runs GW does right now?