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The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 16:56:47


Post by: BrookM


Link: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/05/10/bandaiandwarhammerourpowerscombinedgw-homepage-post-2/

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own Warhammer 40,000 action figure? Of course you have! And very soon, that dream will be a reality. Read on for news of one of the most exciting alliances since the unification of Terra and Mars – Warhammer and Bandai.

Today, we can show you some of the initial designs for the first-ever Warhammer 40,000 action figure! It’s a fully painted, 7-inch-tall Primaris Space Marine, featuring multiple points of articulation, exchangeable weapons, and all sorts of other cool details, brought to life on a new scale



Bandai are, of course, world experts when it comes to action figures like this. Their team have been working directly with the miniatures designers in the Warhammer Studio, including the father of modern Space Marine design, Jes Goodwin,** to ensure that this action figure is a faithful replica of a Primaris Space Marine in Mark X Tacticus armour, every inch true to the lore of Warhammer 40,000.

We think it’s looking amazing, and we can’t wait to get one on our desk – posing him in a suitably heroic poses while we practice making the noise of a tiny boltgun firing.**

Not only that, but Bandai are also going to be producing a series of smaller figures in the Chibi style!*** These are going to be 2-inch-tall figures based on some of the Imperium’s greatest defenders – an Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor, an Eversor Assassin, a Sister of Battle, a Skitarii Ranger and a Space Marine. These diminutive heroes might seem a bit unusual to those not familiar with them, but in Japan these little guys are everywhere and a fun way to introduce more people to our great Warhammer community. For the rest of us, it’s another cool way to adorn your desk, shelf or cabinet.



All of these figures are going to be available worldwide and you’ll be able to see them for the first time this weekend! Not only will we have them at Warhammer Fest, but they’ll also be on display at Games Workshop’s stand at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan.

If you like, you can read the full press release about this new collaboration now, in English and Japanese.

These promise to be just the first in a range of awesome figures created in partnership with Bandai and we’ll have more information, including how you can get your hands on them, soon! Meanwhile, it’s not too late to grab your tickets for Warhammer Fest, where you’ll be able to see loads of amazing new things, including the Space Marine action figure.

* We know we have!
**Pew, Pew!
*** Derived from a Japanese verb meaning “to shorten”, Chibi is a style of caricature based around large heads and stubby limbs. Funko POP! figures, like the new Space Marines, are another example of Chib

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The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 16:58:50


Post by: alphaecho




Who's a cute little Eversor then?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:01:44


Post by: The Phazer


People have been asking for an action figure Marine for years, so I expect that to sell quite well. And one imagines there'll be stacks of repaints.

I'm not really a big fan of chibi stuff myself, but it's at least a reasonable variety for a first wave.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:02:24


Post by: Darkseid


Chibis are not my cup of tea.

The action figure looks promising though.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:04:56


Post by: warboss


feth... I just got a little poorer looking at the action figure announcement. Will buy. I'm not a fan of chibi anything but congrats to those who like that style getting their itch scratched as well. Now.. if only Bandai could make plastic marine vehicles similar to how they do gundam kits that are multicolor plastic, look great, are poseable, and require no glue so as to show GW how it's actually done well...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:06:03


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik


I’m going to need another book case.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:10:03


Post by: VictorVonTzeentch


Well I'll be getting the Marine Action figure for my desk at work.



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:12:52


Post by: Voss


Yay, more junk.

Games, anyone? Miniatures, maybe? Not just a couple characters and two new figures buried in limited time only boxed sets.

Or are we really just going to see GW reeling off tchotchkes until 9th edition?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:12:58


Post by: BrianDavion


the question is what chapter that action figure will be


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:16:32


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Voss wrote:
Yay, more junk.

Games, anyone? Miniatures, maybe? Not just a couple characters and two new figures buried in limited time only boxed sets.

Or are we really just going to see GW reeling off tchotchkes until 9th edition?


??? I love a good rant as much as the next guy but does anyone feel GW is putting TOO FEW games and minis?

I can't even keep up with the stuff I love. Had to say no to Titanicus, just not enough time and space.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:17:16


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


Got to have the chibis, the action figure is cool too but I've got to ration my hording to smaller scale stuff


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:19:10


Post by: Theophony


BrianDavion wrote:
the question is what chapter that action figure will be

Be great to paint it, maybe modular shoulder pads so you can make your own chapter.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:21:17


Post by: Barzam


Whaaaaaaa!?

Oh hell yes! I wonder though, is this Bandai Japan making these? If the Marine is a Figuarts, it'll be amazing. I'll need those SD figures as well. Curious if they'll be pre colored capsule toys or something else.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:22:31


Post by: Shadenuat


No chibi-Macha and chibi-Cultist Chan = biggest missed opportunity ever.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:24:52


Post by: MajorTom11


It irks me badly that after so many examples for games like dawn of war or space marine, GW still can't figure out how to 'sell' power armor at a larger scale. The hips and upper legs are ridiculously badly proportioned. No excuse at 7", I can't unsee it, there is an 8 ft tall 60 pound dude in that suit. Git'im a sammich!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:30:45


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Just realized the chibi marine is a take on the dude from the RT cover.

Spoiler:




@#$%. Now I have to buy one.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:31:41


Post by: BrookM


I really want that tiny witch hunter myself.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:35:26


Post by: Kanluwen


I want the teeny Skitarii!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:38:03


Post by: porkuslime


I want the SIster.. so.. if they sell them as a 5 pack we can split!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:38:47


Post by: warboss


 MajorTom11 wrote:
It irks me badly that after so many examples for games like dawn of war or space marine, GW still can't figure out how to 'sell' power armor at a larger scale. The hips and upper legs are ridiculously badly proportioned. No excuse at 7", I can't unsee it, there is an 8 ft tall 60 pound dude in that suit. Git'im a sammich!


It's likely a compromise to add poseability at the waist with a point of articulation (ball joint?).


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:47:36


Post by: Geifer


Chibi isn't normally for me, but I like most of those. Extra points for the Crimson Fist.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:51:34


Post by: BobtheInquisitor


I'll wait for the Tyranid action figures..or dare I say it...BattleFleet Gothic Mecha Collection.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:54:22


Post by: Nostromodamus


BrianDavion wrote:
the question is what chapter that action figure will be


Expecting anything but Ultramarines is folly.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:54:54


Post by: Stormonu


Gotta have the marine action figure - it'll go next to my Halo Spartan, Destiny Titan and Stormtrooper collection.

Any takers on that it'll come in blue plastic?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:55:38


Post by: Sabotage!


That marine may very well have a place guarding my desk some day. Kind of Surprised we haven't seen something like this sooner with all the other random 40k stuff that has been put out.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 17:58:17


Post by: oni


These are definitely not for me. Though I think it may be pretty epic to see a full ten (10) man squad of action figure Intercessors.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:00:26


Post by: Souleater


Please let there be AoS ones in the pipeline!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:14:40


Post by: Captain Joystick


Really want the battle sister, shame it's going to be blind-box.

Oh who am I kidding, I'll try for it. If I get one, would love to touch it up with my own colour scheme and have it at my desk


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:18:04


Post by: UltraPrime


 Captain Joystick wrote:
Really want the battle sister, shame it's going to be blind-box.

Oh who am I kidding, I'll try for it. If I get one, would love to touch it up with my own colour scheme and have it at my desk


Pretty certain touching up a Battle Sister is not good for your health...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:26:31


Post by: Gael Knight


 MajorTom11 wrote:
It irks me badly that after so many examples for games like dawn of war or space marine, GW still can't figure out how to 'sell' power armor at a larger scale. The hips and upper legs are ridiculously badly proportioned. No excuse at 7", I can't unsee it, there is an 8 ft tall 60 pound dude in that suit. Git'im a sammich!


I still quite like it but I agree, there's no real reason why they can't get proper proportions on this guy. The other Bandai ranges don't seem that limited in that regard.

If only GW took feedback on these early design images.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:27:38


Post by: Segersgia


Spoiler:


They Actually did it, the absolute madmen


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:40:36


Post by: Bowie


I want that Eversor, give it to me now.

Is there an ETA on these?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:43:05


Post by: highlord tamburlaine


A Battlefleet Gothic mechacolle would be enough for me to actually take more than a passing interest in the game. I doubt it'd happen, but something like that might be enough to start piquing Japanese hobbyists' interest in more gaming scale models.

I've never understood why GW or some other company hasn't ever tried to make more of a substantial push into Japanese hobby territory. It happens every now and then but nothing seems to stick.

I like my plamo as much as the next nerd but all those kits start to take up substantial space over the years, much more than a typical wargaming model!

I might even have to break my no toy policy and pick up a marine...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:48:00


Post by: MajorTom11


 Gael Knight wrote:
 MajorTom11 wrote:
It irks me badly that after so many examples for games like dawn of war or space marine, GW still can't figure out how to 'sell' power armor at a larger scale. The hips and upper legs are ridiculously badly proportioned. No excuse at 7", I can't unsee it, there is an 8 ft tall 60 pound dude in that suit. Git'im a sammich!


I still quite like it but I agree, there's no real reason why they can't get proper proportions on this guy. The other Bandai ranges don't seem that limited in that regard.

If only GW took feedback on these early design images.


It's like Terminator thighs, one you see it, you can't really not see it ever again. Which sucks, because in both cases the rest of it is awesome.

Maybe as has been posited the issue revolves around articulation, but honestly I still lean heavily to it being an approved aesthetic choice. Bandai is way too good at this stuff not to be able to figure out how to make bigger hips and uppers legs thicker than the wrists...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:51:06


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik


On the Japan front, I guess part of it is western companies just sticking what they perceive as popular, based on what sells in our neck of the woods.

GW seem to be making a determined go of it though. Space Marine Heroes is lined up for a third series, which suggests they’re getting some kind of return on the investment. And marrying up to Bandai is equally a move of a company interested in seeing what’s going to work?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:55:25


Post by: phillv85


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Just realized the chibi marine is a take on the dude from the RT cover.

Spoiler:




@#$%. Now I have to buy one.


God damn it, I hadn’t noticed that, now I also need it.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 18:56:19


Post by: Scrub


This is very intriguing, Games Workshop cooperating with Bandai is the stuff of dreams! Tau Mecha Gundam is, hopefully, one step closer!

Disappointed as anybody else that they've gone for a Primaris action figure but i'll almost certainly buy one if it promotes the idea of furthering the range. Really have my fingers crossed that this is the embryonic stage of a long and fruitful partnership.



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 19:12:42


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


I get the impression that the Japanese scene is even more transitory than ours to for a property to remain desirable they've got to carry on pushing out new stuff even faster than most are comfortable with, and over a broader range

so even if a first release goes well they've got to keep on pushing stuff out or they vanish,

(so current GW could fit quite well)


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 19:17:30


Post by: MajorTom11


My fix to the hips, fwiw -



(comparison)



Doesn't seem all that big but to me, makes a MASSIVE difference vs the original -







The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 19:33:43


Post by: Gael Knight


Nice, i was just working something like that up myself. Seems you've more or less sorted it.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 19:52:29


Post by: Crimson


I usually don't care about action figures, but I think that marine might be cool to paint and customise as a display piece. I wonder how expensive it will be?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 19:58:50


Post by: Gordy2000


Yeah, pricing will be interesting.

Shame it’s not a full series at the same scale (and price!) as the Hasbro Star Wars figures.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 20:03:31


Post by: MajorTom11


Honestly Bandai kits are pretty damn reasonable for what you get. I predict that it is actually GW that will cause the price to go up, but if this is detailed in line with an RG or HG Gunpla, then it should be between 20-30. Because of GW I would say prob more like 35-40.

Could be well off, we'll see -


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 20:08:31


Post by: skchsan


Are you sure this isn't a hoax?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 20:12:18


Post by: Nvs


I've been wanting this for well over a decade and this is an instant buy for me. I hope the chibi style figures are along the line of Nendroids and are poseable as well.
[edit...] Well after reading the press release they are the mini single pose soft pvc toys that you get at arcades. Hopefully they are sold as a set and not all blind buys here in the west.

I really wish the figuarts (assuming it's figuarts quality) action figure wasn't primaris.

Am I alone in hating the aesthetic of the primaris marines? I like the size, but the weapons, armor, vehicles, etc are all gak imo. But I'll still buy it cause I'm a sucker.

Hopefully they sell well and consider some of the other models. An aspect warrior, wraithguard, thousand sons, are all high on my list.



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 20:25:36


Post by: Gael Knight


I assume the Space Marine Hero range has driven this. It would be nice if they had older space marine armours planned. Might see more tomorrow, maybe.

The only thing I don't really like about Primaris are the helmet options.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 20:58:42


Post by: usmcchet9296


I have quite a few of Bandai's 1/12 scale Star Wars figures/models and they are awesome. Can't wait to get these.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 21:21:01


Post by: MajorWesJanson


Anyone else thinking about getting one and repainting it like a statue to use as terrain?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 21:29:00


Post by: Redemption


Nvs wrote:
I really wish the figuarts (assuming it's figuarts quality) action figure wasn't primaris.

Well, it does say it is the first in a range, so I'm sure non-primaris stuff will be available sooner or later.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 21:43:34


Post by: skullking


Not sure I would buy a space marine action figure, or chibis. But If you made a line of Nurglings and squigs that I could set up creating chaos all over my office, that might be fun.


I think they should put the rules for 40k on the boxes as well. Just in case people want to collect the action figures, and play actual 40k at a larger scale with them.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 21:55:04


Post by: highlord tamburlaine


Maybe Bandai will grace us with a plamo marine that's roughly the scale of most their 1/144 mech offerings or Star Wars humanoids at some future point.

I think a model kit would make both companies quite a bit of cash as well. Think of all the limited editions Bandai could paywall behind their online storefront!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 21:58:26


Post by: ceorron


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Spoiler:



I like 'em and that shocks me!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 22:05:31


Post by: VictorVonTzeentch


 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
Maybe Bandai will grace us with a plamo marine that's roughly the scale of most their 1/144 mech offerings or Star Wars humanoids at some future point.


Gundam/Space Marine Hybrids soon. But it in the next season of Build Fighters.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 22:09:37


Post by: Platuan4th


 MajorTom11 wrote:
Honestly Bandai kits are pretty damn reasonable for what you get. I predict that it is actually GW that will cause the price to go up, but if this is detailed in line with an RG or HG Gunpla, then it should be between 20-30. Because of GW I would say prob more like 35-40.

Could be well off, we'll see -


It's not a model kit, so you're looking at the wrong price comparisons. It's more likely going to be priced like their Figuarts lines, so more like $60-100 USD depending on size(not just height but mass), accessories, whether it includes a stand, and so on. Most likely, it'll be in the $70-90 range like their Sentai/Kamen Rider figuarts.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 22:13:51


Post by: BrianDavion


 Gael Knight wrote:
I assume the Space Marine Hero range has driven this. It would be nice if they had older space marine armours planned. Might see more tomorrow, maybe.

The only thing I don't really like about Primaris are the helmet options.


Primaris can use mostly any helmet a standard marine can. (Beakies are a bit of a pain to fit mind you)


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 22:37:42


Post by: MajorTom11


 Platuan4th wrote:
 MajorTom11 wrote:
Honestly Bandai kits are pretty damn reasonable for what you get. I predict that it is actually GW that will cause the price to go up, but if this is detailed in line with an RG or HG Gunpla, then it should be between 20-30. Because of GW I would say prob more like 35-40.

Could be well off, we'll see -


It's not a model kit, so you're looking at the wrong price comparisons. It's more likely going to be priced like their Figuarts lines, so more like $60-100 USD depending on size(not just height but mass), accessories, whether it includes a stand, and so on. Most likely, it'll be in the $70-90 range like their Sentai/Kamen Rider figuarts.


You are quite right sir my bad... I am used to seeing that red square on a box full of sprues lol.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 22:40:02


Post by: Obispudkenobi


Amazing, GW IP breaking into the collectables and action figure markets, big name computer games , successful blind bag ranges,part work magazine, best selling novels...the list goes on and on, nearest "competition" relying upon kick starter after kick starter.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 22:42:28


Post by: warboss


 Platuan4th wrote:
 MajorTom11 wrote:
Honestly Bandai kits are pretty damn reasonable for what you get. I predict that it is actually GW that will cause the price to go up, but if this is detailed in line with an RG or HG Gunpla, then it should be between 20-30. Because of GW I would say prob more like 35-40.

Could be well off, we'll see -


It's not a model kit, so you're looking at the wrong price comparisons. It's more likely going to be priced like their Figuarts lines, so more like $60-100 USD depending on size(not just height but mass), accessories, whether it includes a stand, and so on. Most likely, it'll be in the $70-90 range like their Sentai/Kamen Rider figuarts.


Yikes... I haven't bought an action fig in years (whenever the Two Towers lotr movie came out) but I was thinking it would be along the lines of the price of various premium McFarlane figs. If it is that much more, I'll pass.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 22:49:56


Post by: Platuan4th


 warboss wrote:
 Platuan4th wrote:
 MajorTom11 wrote:
Honestly Bandai kits are pretty damn reasonable for what you get. I predict that it is actually GW that will cause the price to go up, but if this is detailed in line with an RG or HG Gunpla, then it should be between 20-30. Because of GW I would say prob more like 35-40.

Could be well off, we'll see -


It's not a model kit, so you're looking at the wrong price comparisons. It's more likely going to be priced like their Figuarts lines, so more like $60-100 USD depending on size(not just height but mass), accessories, whether it includes a stand, and so on. Most likely, it'll be in the $70-90 range like their Sentai/Kamen Rider figuarts.


Yikes... I haven't bought an action fig in years (whenever the Two Towers lotr movie came out) but I was thinking it would be along the lines of the price of various premium McFarlane figs. If it is that much more, I'll pass.


To be fair, Figuarts are much better quality and infinitely more posable than McFarlane stuff which only looks good in certain poses or lacks the joints to actually hold realistic poses(looking at you, McFarlane Halo figures). In addition, they include way more accessories such as 6-10 extra hands(many of which are unique to certain characters for trademark poses), extra head/faces for various expressions, as well as pretty much any item you could think of associated with said character. For example, Tyrannoranger and Dragonranger from Zyuranger(the basis of the original Power Rangers) included a set of alternate neck and belt pieces to replicate their "Powerful Rangers" appearance in a single episode of Akibaranger.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/10 22:52:52


Post by: CodeKantorBlue


I have a mighty need for the large Bandai figure, their kits are very good. I have one of their Stormtrooper kits and they are well made.

I suspect my Wife will one the chibi minis. I'll probably buy the original Rogue Trader style Space Marine for myself too.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 00:02:21


Post by: Azreal13


Finally! Something I can see to paint the eye lenses on!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 00:12:21


Post by: Grimskul


Not gonna lie, if they release a chibi grot or squig, I might get one >.>

Tau are definitely going to be a Bandai kit at some point. Outside of more marines though, would they do Inquisitorial agents or more lithe guys like Eldar Striking Scorpions?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 00:27:48


Post by: Nvs


This was posted on 4chan. I don't know where they got it from. I would assume the Japanese trade show that was mentioned in the press piece.

https://imgur.com/a/k9jqilM


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 00:36:42


Post by: Grot 6


I am honestly surprised that we haven't had a tabletop Gundam rules set, with add ons for Giant monsters, and Godzilla.... But that's just me. Have zero interest in any GW's crossovers.

As long as I can remember, I've never seen a rules set to use the models in a tabletop game.... I hope I am wrong, and it exists somewhere.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 01:00:52


Post by: JB


I may have to pick up some of those Chibis.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 01:47:09


Post by: Scrub


Nvs wrote:
This was posted on 4chan. I don't know where they got it from. I would assume the Japanese trade show that was mentioned in the press piece.

https://imgur.com/a/k9jqilM


Is that a Tempestus Scion chibi on the right? (maybe a Grey Knight too? xD)


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 01:50:23


Post by: Irbis


Nvs wrote:
This was posted on 4chan. I don't know where they got it from. I would assume the Japanese trade show that was mentioned in the press piece.

https://imgur.com/a/k9jqilM

Is that chibitempestus?

Also, I thought the knee pads were supposed to bend, protecting gaps in the armour. Might be too difficult to do in that scale though. Rifle is way too thick, tho...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 01:57:24


Post by: mortar_crew


Chibi deamonette please?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 02:16:37


Post by: warboss


 Platuan4th wrote:

To be fair, Figuarts are much better quality and infinitely more posable than McFarlane stuff which only looks good in certain poses or lacks the joints to actually hold realistic poses(looking at you, McFarlane Halo figures). In addition, they include way more accessories such as 6-10 extra hands(many of which are unique to certain characters for trademark poses), extra head/faces for various expressions, as well as pretty much any item you could think of associated with said character. For example, Tyrannoranger and Dragonranger from Zyuranger(the basis of the original Power Rangers) included a set of alternate neck and belt pieces to replicate their "Powerful Rangers" appearance in a single episode of Akibaranger.


I think I may have seen some of them at Barnes and Noble if they're the same brand as the Star Wars samurai figs they have there. Yeah, they're very nice but not $80+ nice IMO even with the accessories. YMMV of course and I'm sure some of them will sell to 40k fans. I'll just have to wait for them to hit ebay at less than half price as it looks like some are at least judging by Star Wars samurai prices on a quick google search.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 02:26:24


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Hosting here in case the Imagur post goes down.



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 02:29:13


Post by: Platuan4th


 warboss wrote:
 Platuan4th wrote:

To be fair, Figuarts are much better quality and infinitely more posable than McFarlane stuff which only looks good in certain poses or lacks the joints to actually hold realistic poses(looking at you, McFarlane Halo figures). In addition, they include way more accessories such as 6-10 extra hands(many of which are unique to certain characters for trademark poses), extra head/faces for various expressions, as well as pretty much any item you could think of associated with said character. For example, Tyrannoranger and Dragonranger from Zyuranger(the basis of the original Power Rangers) included a set of alternate neck and belt pieces to replicate their "Powerful Rangers" appearance in a single episode of Akibaranger.


I think I may have seen some of them at Barnes and Noble if they're the same brand as the Star Wars samurai figs they have there. Yeah, they're very nice but not $80+ nice IMO even with the accessories. YMMV of course and I'm sure some of them will sell to 40k fans. I'll just have to wait for them to hit ebay at less than half price as it looks like some are at least judging by Star Wars samurai prices on a quick google search.


The Samurai Star Wars figs are a different series and are a bit larger. At B&N, you're looking for the DBZ, Mario, and Sailor Moon figs in the squarish boxes with window fronts.

If we can get these through Bluefin and/or Bandai America, that'll probably bring down the price to closer to the $35-60 range.



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 02:46:08


Post by: Barzam


Well, that display proves that the SD figures are indeed Gashapon. Interesting.

I think it's a pretty safe bet that the Marine will be joining the FiguARTS series. Unfortunately, that means you'll likely be paying Imperial Knight level prices. Don't expect to pay under $70 USD for him. Plan on him being over $100.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 05:08:42


Post by: H.B.M.C.


Don't care about action figures, and not just because it's a Primaris, but those Chibi figures? Those I have to have.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 05:51:47


Post by: Gallahad


Normal marine proportions are already pretty chibi, so this seems like a natural fit.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 05:51:52


Post by: Thargrim


Upper half of the actioin figure looks good, but so much wrong with the bottom half. Weird small groin, knee articulation, feet are oversized...hope it's just a prototype cause it needs one or two revisions.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 05:57:19


Post by: Lord Damocles


The knees and neck on the Marine look terrible. And the tassets aren't actually doing anything.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 06:22:39


Post by: BrookM


Nvs wrote:
This was posted on 4chan. I don't know where they got it from. I would assume the Japanese trade show that was mentioned in the press piece.

https://imgur.com/a/k9jqilM
Cheers, added to OP!

And in the background, a Tempestus Scion chibi!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 06:44:14


Post by: Cronch


 Lord Damocles wrote:
The knees and neck on the Marine look terrible. And the tassets aren't actually doing anything.

It's what happens when you take a design that was never designed with functionality in mind (marine armor) and try to make it functional, even if only on action model scale.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 07:13:53


Post by: Redemption


Different angle of that chibi stand:



And the marine:



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 07:16:33


Post by: AduroT


 MajorWesJanson wrote:
Anyone else thinking about getting one and repainting it like a statue to use as terrain?


I’m literally working on doing that with a couple of the POP! figs right now!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 10:23:32


Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl


 Captain Joystick wrote:
Really want the battle sister, shame it's going to be blind-box.

Oh who am I kidding, I'll try for it. If I get one, would love to touch it up with my own colour scheme and have it at my desk

Same. Need to find someone interested in all the other chibis…

The sisters will be perfect to attach some way to my carrying case to easily identify it as mine \o/.
Also IT'S A SISTER OF BATTLE AND IT IS IN PLASTIC IT IS A PLASTIC SISTER OF BATTLE!!!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 10:29:32


Post by: beast_gts


From Battle Bunnies:

Spoiler:


Looks like a Primaris one and a GK one.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 11:19:49


Post by: ceorron


Are we only getting imperial Chibi?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 11:22:25


Post by: AegisGrimm


Heh, its like a Super Dungeon Explore 40k version.

The action figure is cool, but I still think its going to be crazy expensive, especially as its pretty large.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 13:56:10


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 ceorron wrote:
Are we only getting imperial Chibi?


The Crimson Fist dude had an Ork head.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/11 16:05:26


Post by: ceorron


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
 ceorron wrote:
Are we only getting imperial Chibi?


The Crimson Fist dude had an Ork head.





The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/13 22:50:21


Post by: Knockagh


I love these but some of your pricing estimates are way out. This is GW folks £100 minimum would be my guess


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 01:17:49


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Knockagh wrote:
I love these but some of your pricing estimates are way out. This is GW folks £100 minimum would be my guess


Did the bobble heads or Monopoly get premium pricing?

I doubt it.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 04:23:50


Post by: Barzam


No, the reason the action figure will be over $100 won't be because of GW. It'll be because it's coming from Bandai Collector's Division. Their Robot Damashii line started out at a reasonable 2,000 yen. Same with SH Figuarts. Now, if they even bother releasing them to retail instead of making them web only exclusives, you're looking at 8,000 yen easily. So that's around $80 for a 5" - 6" action figure. This Marine will easily be $100. $80 if we're lucky.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 12:05:52


Post by: Platuan4th


What Barzam said. All of the GW licensed stuff has been released at the standard pricing for that style of product, so expect the same here with the thing being that this style of product's standard pricing already starts that high.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 13:36:17


Post by: aka_mythos


Often enough the prototypes for action figures will be made at larger scales to ensure details and articulation features work as intended... Do we know how big is the figure in the picture? Do we know if it's scale is what they intend for release?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 16:15:29


Post by: BrookM


The final product will be 7" tall, the model on display is a three-up.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 18:36:49


Post by: aka_mythos


 BrookM wrote:
The final product will be 7" tall, the model on display is a three-up.
Thank you. Still a pretty hefty size; I'm sure there was some discussion back and forth about making sure these are differentiated from any miniatures.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 18:41:59


Post by: BrookM


Jes Goodwin himself was involved in the design process.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 19:12:19


Post by: angryboy2k


 BrookM wrote:
Jes Goodwin himself was involved in the design process.


It looks like he mixed up the Primaris marine legs with those of the mini-marines.
Am I the only person who thinks that the thigh armor looks too small? I thought the primaris proportions were great but on this figure the upper legs look pretty thin - much the same as they do on regular marines.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 19:17:02


Post by: Theophony


 BrookM wrote:
The final product will be 7" tall, the model on display is a three-up.

Does that scale correctly with GIJoe and Barbie (incoming guard and Sister of Battle Proxies)


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 19:49:31


Post by: Elbows


I'm not a chibi guy, and I don't normally care about action figures. On rare occasions I'll pick one up to put on a desk or something (had a VF-1J Valkyrie/Veritech on my desk for a long time). They'd have to do a stunning Eldar figure to get any of my attention, or a proper MkVI Beaky marine or something really classic.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 20:38:03


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Elbows wrote:
I'm not a chibi guy, and I don't normally care about action figures. On rare occasions I'll pick one up to put on a desk or something (had a VF-1J Valkyrie/Veritech on my desk for a long time). They'd have to do a stunning Eldar figure to get any of my attention, or a proper MkVI Beaky marine or something really classic.


Chibi Beakie from the RT cover isn't classic enough?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 20:59:29


Post by: Irbis


angryboy2k wrote:
 BrookM wrote:
Jes Goodwin himself was involved in the design process.

It looks like he mixed up the Primaris marine legs with those of the mini-marines.
Am I the only person who thinks that the thigh armor looks too small? I thought the primaris proportions were great but on this figure the upper legs look pretty thin - much the same as they do on regular marines.

Yeah, not a fan. I wish the figure got Dawn of War II treatment (where marine proportions got overhaul and weapons/armour decorations were made more realistic for human scale instead of being just ugly, blown up variants of mini decor). This image is still one of the best SM re-imaginings ever made (funnily enough making primaris-like marines a decade before actual primaris)...



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/14 21:11:57


Post by: Platuan4th


 Theophony wrote:
 BrookM wrote:
The final product will be 7" tall, the model on display is a three-up.

Does that scale correctly with GIJoe and Barbie (incoming guard and Sister of Battle Proxies)


Joes are 3.75" and Barbies are 12", so no.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/15 01:20:59


Post by: No One Important


 Platuan4th wrote:
 Theophony wrote:
 BrookM wrote:
The final product will be 7" tall, the model on display is a three-up.

Does that scale correctly with GIJoe and Barbie (incoming guard and Sister of Battle Proxies)


Joes are 3.75" and Barbies are 12", so no.

It'll be approximately in-scale to Figmas. A little on the small side, considering it's a Primaris, but close enough that a shelf in one of my display cases is going to be turned into a diorama of Space Marines teaming up with and/or purging assorted magical girls. I'm not sure which way it'll go yet.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/15 01:26:17


Post by: Danny76


Some sort of weird after hours party scene perhaps..

Also, no idea what Figmas is/are..


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/15 01:48:19


Post by: Platuan4th


Danny76 wrote:
Some sort of weird after hours party scene perhaps..

Also, no idea what Figmas is/are..


They're a line of premium figures akin to Bandai's Figuarts and in a similar scale but by a different company.

My Primaris are going to hang with my Kamen Rider and Super Sentai Figuarts.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/15 22:17:03


Post by: Knockagh


My wish list for a range of these figures would be

Aeldari Ranger

Aeldari Farseer

Dark angel

Death Korps trooper

Inquisitor Eisenhorn

Battle Sister

Contemptor Dreadnought

mechanicum Priest

Ork grunt with big axe and shoota


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/15 23:23:27


Post by: Apple Peel


Spoiler:
 Redemption wrote:
Different angle of that chibi stand:



And the marine:

Spoiler tags added - BrookM
I’m very happy that the Militarum Tempestus gets some recognition. I’d be happier if the Scion was helmeted, but this is still good.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/16 00:16:03


Post by: Theophony


 Elbows wrote:
I'm not a chibi guy, and I don't normally care about action figures. On rare occasions I'll pick one up to put on a desk or something (had a VF-1J Valkyrie/Veritech on my desk for a long time). They'd have to do a stunning Eldar figure to get any of my attention, or a proper MkVI Beaky marine or something really classic.


I’d kill for a striking scorpion


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/05/16 02:09:12


Post by: DANGEROUS DICK LONGFELLOW


That battle sister will take up residence on my modem to ensure its loyalty.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/02 07:20:30


Post by: Redemption


They also popped up at GenCon, with added combat knife:



The one on the right is like "what's this knife doing on the floor?"


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/02 08:39:38


Post by: Barzam


Maybe it's just me, but the proportions looks a bit better on these prototypes.

I'd like to have one, but I shudder to think what these are going to cost.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/02 08:46:26


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik


Really, really hope they release unpainted versions.

No good to me, as my hands might as well be Cow's udders when it comes to finesse. But I'd love to see what others do with them.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/02 09:13:25


Post by: Warpspy


Good, my only complaint is that it's a shame that they have to be the primaris overlords yet again...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/02 11:46:31


Post by: Redemption


Some more pictures from GenCon doing rounds, with some closeups:










The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/05 12:38:49


Post by: adamsouza


At $100 US it would still be cheaper than a comparatively sized GW model.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/05 12:41:00


Post by: H.B.M.C.


Why so many close-ups of the action figure?

Don't they know the Chibi figures below are more important???!!!???



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/06 14:55:44


Post by: Mr_Rose


I like that second pose:
“Seriously, who just leaves a knife just lying on the floor like that‽”


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/06 22:24:56


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


Pre-orders for the chibis area up on play asia (thanks to the facebook looting group for the info) shipping date given as 30th November

https://www.play-asia.com/warhammer-40000-chibi-figures-series-1-set-of-5-pieces/13/70cwzb?fbclid=IwAR2nxfcCru87QlAhw_0yes3c6DuqyQxLnIb26gVAMNo62fpkxRuSfXvx38k

5x random figure

https://www.play-asia.com/warhammer-40000-chibi-figures-series-1-random-single/13/70cwz9?ref=otherbuyers

1x random figure


the 5 figures are listed as
Line-up:
- Ultramarines Primaris Intercessor with a bolt rifle
-Adepta Sororitas Battle Sister with boltgun and power sword
-Eversor Assassin with executioner pistol and with a neural gauntlet
-Skitarii Ranger with arc rifle
-Grey Knight with a nemesis force sword


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/06 22:26:34


Post by: Aeneades


I was tempted but then saw how much Play Asia charge for postage nowadays, last time I used them it was free shipping! Price doubles once you consider postage and import tax which is a real shame.

If was a guaranteed complete set then might reconsider but not when it’s random.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/06 22:32:33


Post by: Slayer-Fan123


They're randomized? Gross


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/07 00:09:45


Post by: CodeKantorBlue


Slayer-Fan123 wrote:
They're randomized? Gross


Random?! That sucks! The only winners will be ebay resellers.

They need to be put in a complete set or sold individually in a buy the one you want format.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/07 20:30:30


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


The random nature was a known factor from the start, but they conveniently only mentioned it in the press release rather than the Warhammer Community article: https://www.warhammer-community.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ENG-Press-Release-Bandai-Games-Workshop-May-2019.pdf

Strangely, that press release also mentions the first wave will have 5 products, but there is quite a difference between those 5 between the initial announcement and what now shows up on that online store: Inquisitor and the Marine with ork head replaced by Ultramarine and Grey Knight. In the pictures on page 4, those two waves appear to be differentiated by being in different colours (grey for the first release, beige for the supposed second), but then those colours are reversed on page 3, where the Tempestus Scion and Beaky are grey while Assassin, Ultramarine and Sister are beige... I'm confused.

Blind purchase is a shame regardless. Not an issue if interested in all of them I suppose, but I'm not, let alone looking to end up buying duplicates of figures I don't much like. Guess that'll be either ebay or nothing.
And come on, do some Xenos in a next wave. Funko was all Space Marines, these are all Imperial so far. Sure, Space Marines are iconic, but don't tell me a Tempestus Scion is more iconic than an Ork or Necron. Mostly, however, I just really, really want to see them do a Tyranid in this style. Might even continue buying random packs until I had one in that case...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/07 23:49:14


Post by: Mentlegen324


I assumed they Chibi-figures wouldd be around the same sort of size as Funko Mystery Minis and similar stuff to that, have i got something wrong or are they smaller at 2 inches?. They're nice figures (even though the style is something I usually dislike) and there are a few I'd like to have, but if they're a smaller size than Funko stuff then that combined with the randomization of them is a bit offputting to me.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/08 05:54:08


Post by: BrookM


Models we saw on display are three-ups, makes sense that these are so small, they need to go into those capsules after all.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/08/08 06:45:41


Post by: Elbows


Yeah they'll likely be Gashapon, so rather small.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 15:20:44


Post by: Mythantor


I want one so badly. Such a waste of money but it looks so awesome.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 15:22:30


Post by: Platuan4th


Pre-orders next month, wonder which dealers will be carrying it.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 15:24:14


Post by: warboss


Looks great! It'll probably be unreasonably priced so I'll pass though.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 15:25:26


Post by: Platuan4th


 warboss wrote:
Looks great! It'll probably be unreasonably priced so I'll pass though.


~$65-100 going by their Figuarts prices. Same price range as any other high end, highly articulated collector's figure.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
So that people have an idea of what to expect:



Figuarts Thanos here is an 8" tall Bandai figure with the same style of articulation, most likely using the same materials, and most likely with the same bulk(maybe less than the Marine thanks to shoulder pads). He included 3 pairs of hands, 3 different faces, and the sword. He retailed for $95 USD. Drop the face swapping, and I'd put it around $80-85 for the Marine.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 16:38:55


Post by: The Phazer


It looks cool, though there seems to be a bit of shading that may well be the result of being a 3D printed hand painted prototype (which it obviously is).


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 16:53:29


Post by: BrookM


It's beautiful and yeah, could do with a few washes.

Depending on price, will have to get one, would make for the perfect pointless Christmas gift.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 17:18:24


Post by: Blastaar


Nice-looking, disappointing it's Primaris (yes we've known about this for months, but still) and horribly overpriced, not to mention buying one encouraged GW to continue their present practices. Hard pass.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 17:28:21


Post by: Elbows


I fully understand the idea for a basic Space Marine, but to get any kind of money out of me in that range...it'd have to be something way the hell more interesting. A dirty Space Wolf Terminator, or something with some kind of cool factor. Ultramarines/Primaris basic fella ain't getting it done.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 18:32:13


Post by: Scrub


I on the other hand may well consider getting one if it helps in GW and Bandai collaborating further, some Xenos or Imperial Guard would be ideal but even accessories for said Primaris (pistol, sword, jetpack etc) would also be interesting.

Let's be honest, knowing my luck they'll release a bloody Stormcast!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 21:37:18


Post by: Barzam


I'll consider getting one if the price isn't too horrible. With luck, this won't be a ond and done type thing, either. I'm also very interested in those keshi figures. I need an SD Eversor.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 21:52:32


Post by: Slayer-Fan123


As long as I get some more accessories I'm so fething on board with buying one.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 22:49:17


Post by: Ahtman


Even with the complaints (not dismissing them btw) I imagine this will sell out in pre-order. I suppose that could be good though because then maybe they will make other matching scale figures. Hopefully not just Marines either. I wouldn't mind a Fire Warrior or even, god forbid, a Crisis Suit. That isn't going to happen but a girl can dream.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 23:15:24


Post by: Dread Master


Eh.... it’s a space marine action fig that will cost like 90bucks.... lol, no way.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 23:24:12


Post by: Ouze


 Ahtman wrote:
Even with the complaints (not dismissing them btw) I imagine this will sell out in pre-order. I suppose that could be good though because then maybe they will make other matching scale figures. Hopefully not just Marines either. I wouldn't mind a Fire Warrior or even, god forbid, a Crisis Suit. That isn't going to happen but a girl can dream.


Just so. I'm not too interested in this specific one, but I hope it does well because there is no shortage of subsequent stuff I would want.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/25 23:58:26


Post by: Blastaar


 Ahtman wrote:
Even with the complaints (not dismissing them btw) I imagine this will sell out in pre-order. I suppose that could be good though because then maybe they will make other matching scale figures. Hopefully not just Marines either. I wouldn't mind a Fire Warrior or even, god forbid, a Crisis Suit. That isn't going to happen but a girl can dream.


I'm sure it will. GW can do no wrong, apparently. Materialism is a powerful drug.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/26 00:59:51


Post by: Breotan


Was really hoping for an unpainted one.



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/26 01:08:08


Post by: Platuan4th


 Breotan wrote:
Was really hoping for an unpainted one.



So repaint this one? Plenty of action figure customizer guides out there. Most important thing to remember is sanding extra material to give your joints room for your clear coats.

Honestly, I doesn't make sense for Bandai to release a paint your own figure as custom figures are notoriously hard to keep the paint job undamaged and still usable as figures, especially the higher end super articulated ones like this. It's doable, but the average consumer would just prefer a model for that(hence their Figure Rise series of models).


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/26 10:58:14


Post by: DominayTrix


Any news on how widespread they will be? Or what stores will carry them? Might be able to get some clearance ones later down the road.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/26 12:36:19


Post by: Platuan4th


 DominayTrix wrote:
Any news on how widespread they will be? Or what stores will carry them? Might be able to get some clearance ones later down the road.


It's Bandai, so for the US that means most likely Barnes & Noble, eBgames, online stores like Big Bad Toy Store, and GW stores.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/28 21:49:10


Post by: Knockagh


I’m not sure now I’ve seen it. It’s just a poorly painted smurf marine. Yes it’s big and I’ve always wanted a large marine display figure, but this looks so very bland.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/28 22:08:37


Post by: Racerguy180


I'm planning on repainting mine in Salamanders w dragon scales and flames GS'd in. Could give 2 removed - STOP circumventing the language filter please if it's in ultra colors or not.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/29 17:19:42


Post by: BrookM


Coming up for preorder next weekend: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/09/29/coming-soon-grym-watchers-abominable-intelligence-sporty-saurus-and-an-action-figure/

Earlier this week, we told you all about the awesome Space Marines Primaris Intercessor action figure that is being made under license by Bandai. Now, we can reveal he is going to be available to order from Saturday!

We’ll have more details later in the week on exactly how you can get your hands on this incredible, 8-inch-tall poseable model. Make sure you’ve got space on your shelf!
Bit earlier than expected, so chances are it'll sell out over the weekend but will hopefully be available once more around Christmas.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/30 16:27:28


Post by: Barzam


I didn't notice if anyone reported it or not, but the JPY price has been circulated. Expect retail to be ¥11,000. Looks like Japanese preorders should be up by 10/5.

Price is about what I expected. I was hoping it'd be a bit less since there's no die cast or anything to really bump the price that high. It's just kinda big. Size expected to be about 8". Here's hoping that by the time I get to go to Japan, I'll be able to snag one on markdown.

Also, chibis should be releasing around November.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/30 17:57:42


Post by: Insane Ivan


 Barzam wrote:
I didn't notice if anyone reported it or not, but the JPY price has been circulated. Expect retail to be ¥11,000. Looks like Japanese preorders should be up by 10/5.

Price is about what I expected. I was hoping it'd be a bit less since there's no die cast or anything to really bump the price that high. It's just kinda big. Size expected to be about 8". Here's hoping that by the time I get to go to Japan, I'll be able to snag one on markdown.

Also, chibis should be releasing around November.

So that’d be around 90-100 Euro? Going to pass on this, I think.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/09/30 20:40:53


Post by: Ahtman


I was expecting it to be closer to $80; I imagine there were people on the fence that were kind of wanting it but debating the purchase but now will definitely pass.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 16:14:27


Post by: Nicky J


https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/10/03/secure-your-primaris-intercessor-action-figuregw-homepage-post-1/

9000 up for pre-order on saturday. and wont ship til 'second quarter of 2020'

urgh.

edit:
Spoiler:


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 16:25:17


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik


Think I’m out.

It’s a nice piece, but I’m not terribly patient when it comes to stuff like this.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 17:01:02


Post by: ListenToMeWarriors


The issue here is GW's release model is preview a week or two in advance and then release. I can only see people being disappointed with this kind of lead time.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 17:05:14


Post by: Platuan4th


ListenToMeWarriors wrote:
The issue here is GW's release model is preview a week or two in advance and then release. I can only see people being disappointed with this kind of lead time.


It's not a GW product, though. It's a Bandai product and that's actually shorter than their typical lead time.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 17:06:25


Post by: ListenToMeWarriors


Aye, am aware of that. Plenty of others will not be.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 17:08:06


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


Indeed for a Bandai preorder that's swift

Edit: and note Bandai will be making a few to sell themselves (I wonder if the total production planned is a round 10,000), so there's a chance you might get one that way from a store (well in Japan or the USA, i'd have my doubts in Europe)


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 17:11:05


Post by: ListenToMeWarriors


Same for Figuarts or whoever, how long has the wait for Dragonball Z figures been now? So do we see this pre-order selling out quickly?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 17:11:15


Post by: Overread


Eh Kickstarters do really well and they have longer and more uncertain lead times so yeah Q2 of 2020 isn't a bad target for most.

The main issue is going to be the high price for a luxury item that only has 9000 products worldwide. I can see those selling out REALLY fast and that's without resellers jumping in to get some of the stock for resale.


I think if you want one its going to be sitting there with your finger on F5 on Saturday ready for that launch time and then crossing your fingers you get into the line fast enough.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 17:20:39


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


Who knows maybe Australia will get them all?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 21:27:13


Post by: Stormonu


Well, my interest went kaput. It just hit all the wrong notes (color, price, preorder window, delivery time).


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 21:42:57


Post by: Knockagh


Early 2020.... really? What is going on there. No thanks GW, no thanks


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 21:48:12


Post by: Overread


 Knockagh wrote:
Early 2020.... really? What is going on there. No thanks GW, no thanks



It's not GW its Bandai and it sounds like its basically running like a Kickstarter with the goal being 9000 units on order. Basically its a huge preorder and once the order is full it goes into production. Early 2020 isn't a bad date either for a product to go from concept model into a full production run.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 22:22:34


Post by: Skorne


Judging by their image / diagram, you order, it's produced in Asia and then shipped to customers.

So they left out the bit where customers in the UK (post Brexit) and the EU will have to pay couriers' handling / admin fees and then an additional VAT / Tax of approximately 25% of the value of the entire order.

Should be fun!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 22:54:36


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


I don't think that's going to be an issue,

the 9000 (or less if it goes badly) units ordered via GW are going to be shipped to GW or GW in Europe or the USA depending on where the buyer is and then sent on from there

although that's not to say the container with the stuff for the UK might have to wait a long time for a customs inspection before actually getting in if things go badly Brexit wise


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 23:07:42


Post by: Platuan4th


 Overread wrote:
 Knockagh wrote:
Early 2020.... really? What is going on there. No thanks GW, no thanks



It's not GW its Bandai and it sounds like its basically running like a Kickstarter with the goal being 9000 units on order. Basically its a huge preorder and once the order is full it goes into production. Early 2020 isn't a bad date either for a product to go from concept model into a full production run.


Not like Kickstarter, no. They're producing 9000 units, the rest will be for sale on release if they don't sell out during pre-order. This is how Bandai and pretty much every high end collectible company has done pre-orders since internet shopping became a thing, way before Kickstarter was a thing. We're not funding a project, we're buying a product that's already in the early stage of mass production.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 23:14:57


Post by: Mentlegen324


Not sure what to think, really. It's a high-priced collector piece and while i'm glad to see some high quality GW merchandise being made, I do sort of wish that they'd instead gone for a brand that would have made them a bit more accessible and easily expandable to figures of other stuff. The figure itself looks great though (even though I really dislike Primaris Marines), the colour choice is a bit uninspired but Ultramarines are the most iconic chapter so i can understand that.

I assumed this would have been something that would be available in shops for at least while but it seems it's more of an exclusive limited thing than I expected and it might not even get that far. Is 9000 a reasonable number for this sort of thing worldwide? How does that compare to other Figuarts stuff?

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
I don't think that's going to be an issue,

the 9000 (or less if it goes badly) units ordered via GW are going to be shipped to GW or GW in Europe or the USA depending on where the buyer is and then sent on from there

although that's not to say the container with the stuff for the UK might have to wait a long time for a customs inspection before actually getting in if things go badly Brexit wise


Where did you see that they'll be sent to GW first? I can't see that mentined on the Community article about it.

Blastaar wrote:
Nice-looking, disappointing it's Primaris (yes we've known about this for months, but still) and horribly overpriced, not to mention buying one encouraged GW to continue their present practices. Hard pass.


What "present practices" are you talking about?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/03 23:41:46


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


I'm making an assumption that they're going to go via GW simply because they don't mention you'll be responsible for taxes etc which they'll need to do if the marines are going to be shipped to individuals direct from Bandai's factory

now I might be wrong and we'll see the warning when the pre-order comes up but i'd be surprised


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 00:09:53


Post by: Tim the Biovore


 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
I'm making an assumption that they're going to go via GW simply because they don't mention you'll be responsible for taxes etc which they'll need to do if the marines are going to be shipped to individuals direct from Bandai's factory

now I might be wrong and we'll see the warning when the pre-order comes up but i'd be surprised


If nothing else, I'd expect the free shipping to a GW store for pick-up to be an option.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 00:33:31


Post by: parakuribo


Why are you guys complaining? It's like P-Bandai, but it will be strictly at Games Workshop/Warhammer. If an American like me wants a Dom-Gyanko or a Calamity War Gundam Flauros on the other hand.....


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 03:28:54


Post by: Platuan4th


 parakuribo wrote:
Why are you guys complaining? It's like P-Bandai, but it will be strictly at Games Workshop/Warhammer. If an American like me wants a Dom-Gyanko or a Calamity War Gundam Flauros on the other hand.....


Both of those are available from Big Bad Toy Store, aren't they?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 09:05:39


Post by: Looky Likey


Please excuse my ignorance, this is coming pre painted? How hard are they to repaint? Do they need stripping?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 09:43:15


Post by: The Phazer


 Looky Likey wrote:
Please excuse my ignorance, this is coming pre painted? How hard are they to repaint? Do they need stripping?


Prepainted as Ultramarines. Painting action figures is generally fairly hard to over the joints, but you may be lucky here as you don't need to repaint the piping on the joints I imagine, so you could mask it and focus on the other areas for the most part.

The tricky bit will be how hard disassembly is for priming, which is hard to tell at this point.

You can generally strip toy tampographs with rubbing alcohol and a cotton bud.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 13:32:30


Post by: parakuribo


Platunan- that site had neither of those. Either way, I was talking about how Bandai makes a bunch of a 'limited number' world-wide while any Gunpla/Figuarts are can only be bought in Japan/China. I'll leave it at that since it is slowly becoming off topic.

Phazer-that's going to hurt sales a little bit. I thought it would be like the Warhammer Day POP! Marine....


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 14:00:02


Post by: Platuan4th


 parakuribo wrote:
Platunan- that site had neither of those. Either way, I was talking about how Bandai makes a bunch of a 'limited number' world-wide while any Gunpla/Figuarts are can only be bought in Japan/China. I'll leave it at that since it is slowly becoming off topic.


They're sold out, but:

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/66273

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/50017

My point being, there are generally ways to get them in America.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 21:15:52


Post by: Gimgamgoo


 Overread wrote:

I think if you want one its going to be sitting there with your finger on F5 on Saturday ready for that launch time and then crossing your fingers you get into the line fast enough.


So... not much different to a lot of GW releases these days. The only real difference is that they're telling us how many are being made.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/04 21:23:22


Post by: bubber


248 NZ$, so around £70-75.
glad i'm not fond of smurfs. if it was Pre-H Dark Angels, or even Blood Angles, i might have been tempted.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 02:47:57


Post by: sarduka42


Ouch, $210 aud, thats a pass from me. Think that those 9000 units wont be selling out too soon


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 08:14:44


Post by: Mentlegen324


I was thinking of just ordering it when it's available on the UK site and deciding if I really want it later, but is it something that can't be cancelled? The terms and conditions say you normally get 14 days to return it once it gets to you, buy then they say later on that items that are "made to order" don't count.

Also very unclear on if there's a possibility of customs charges and such with this item.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 09:10:19


Post by: Knockagh


‘Dispatches within 270 days..... not meaning to be morbid or anything but any one of us could be dead in 270 days. That’s a long time. I’ve bought new vehicles with a lot less lead time than that.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 09:10:37


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik


£75....

Think I shall pass. That’s a lot of moolah for what’s only going to gather dust.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 09:11:59


Post by: Legiocustodes


£75.... they must be on crack!!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 09:36:03


Post by: Steve steveson


 Mentlegen324 wrote:
I was thinking of just ordering it when it's available on the UK site and deciding if I really want it later, but is it something that can't be cancelled? The terms and conditions say you normally get 14 days to return it once it gets to you, buy then they say later on that items that are "made to order" don't count.

Also very unclear on if there's a possibility of customs charges and such with this item.


This should come under distance selling regs. It is not made to order so does not come under those rules. Made to order is where you place an order and they make one specifically for you, where if 10 are ordered they make 10, if 50 are ordered they make 50. This is just a limited run pre-order, which comes under the standard distance selling regs.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 10:16:01


Post by: xKillGorex


Hell no, I’m out for sure. The sad thing is my 7 yr old wanted one and chances are I would have grabbed another one to sit on my book shelf. There’s no way I could warrant 75 for one let and 150 for two of them.

It’s a shame but if gw had gone down the road of smaller scale along the line of 6 inch action action figures with scope for say orks and imperial guard figures, then I’m pretty sure we would of had bought a bucket load over time. Thanks but no thanks gw.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 10:18:38


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


 Steve steveson wrote:
 Mentlegen324 wrote:
I was thinking of just ordering it when it's available on the UK site and deciding if I really want it later, but is it something that can't be cancelled? The terms and conditions say you normally get 14 days to return it once it gets to you, buy then they say later on that items that are "made to order" don't count.

Also very unclear on if there's a possibility of customs charges and such with this item.


This should come under distance selling regs. It is not made to order so does not come under those rules. Made to order is where you place an order and they make one specifically for you, where if 10 are ordered they make 10, if 50 are ordered they make 50. This is just a limited run pre-order, which comes under the standard distance selling regs.

On the webstore, it has the Made to Order symbol, a Made to Order tab next to the product description and text stating "This product is made to order and will be dispatched within 270 days."
I think there is reason to believe GW views this as a Made to Order product.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 10:19:44


Post by: kaiserjez


Well, I've ordered one and shipping was free to my local GW store


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 10:36:59


Post by: Knockagh


 xKillGorex wrote:
Hell no, I’m out for sure. The sad thing is my 7 yr old wanted one and chances are I would have grabbed another one to sit on my book shelf. There’s no way I could warrant 75 for one let and 150 for two of them.

It’s a shame but if gw had gone down the road of smaller scale along the line of 6 inch action action figures with scope for say orks and imperial guard figures, then I’m pretty sure we would of had bought a bucket load over time. Thanks but no thanks gw.


He will be 8 by the time he gets it. If they are anything like my kids they will have long forgotten it in 270 days.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 11:02:23


Post by: Apple fox


For the quality expected, it’s not Really that crazy. I think they should have done 6 inch with a plan for at least something for him to fight against. An ork or howling banshee.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 13:15:59


Post by: Platuan4th


 Knockagh wrote:
 xKillGorex wrote:
Hell no, I’m out for sure. The sad thing is my 7 yr old wanted one and chances are I would have grabbed another one to sit on my book shelf. There’s no way I could warrant 75 for one let and 150 for two of them.

It’s a shame but if gw had gone down the road of smaller scale along the line of 6 inch action action figures with scope for say orks and imperial guard figures, then I’m pretty sure we would of had bought a bucket load over time. Thanks but no thanks gw.



He will be 8 by the time he gets it. If they are anything like my kids they will have long forgotten it in 270 days.



Also, these aren't safety tested to the same standards as mass market children's products. This style of figure is likely to break in multiple places with the rigorous play of kids. They're designed for display.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 13:27:26


Post by: Nvs


Will it be posted on the US Store at some point too or is it only for UK pre-order?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 13:30:35


Post by: shadowsfm


Nvs wrote:
Will it be posted on the US Store at some point too or is it only for UK pre-order?

+1


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 13:49:47


Post by: Platuan4th


It goes up with the rest of this week's preorders.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 15:00:46


Post by: GaroRobe


So are other Bandai products this expensive?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 15:03:19


Post by: The Phazer


GaroRobe wrote:
So are other Bandai products this expensive?


For these sorts of adult collector orientated products, very much so. This is actually on the cheaper side.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 15:05:14


Post by: Platuan4th


GaroRobe wrote:
So are other Bandai products this expensive?


Yes. As I said earlier in this very thread, Figuarts Thanos, a figure the same height, style, and accessories count as this one, was $95 USD. These style of high quality Collectors figures in small print runs are typically in the $60-100+ price range.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 15:13:02


Post by: GaroRobe


 Platuan4th wrote:
GaroRobe wrote:
So are other Bandai products this expensive?


Yes. As I said earlier in this very thread, Figuarts Thanos, a figure the same height, style, and accessories count as this one, was $95 USD. These style of high quality Collectors figures in small print runs are typically in the $60-100+ price range.


That's what I was hoping for. I've seen some of their products go for a ton on ebay, though ebay doesn't reflect the true cost of items. It's just like how those statues of pop culture icons are sold for 200-500 dollars. I think there may have even been a Guilliman v Khorne Berserker one released


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 15:22:52


Post by: xKillGorex


 Platuan4th wrote:
 Knockagh wrote:
 xKillGorex wrote:
Hell no, I’m out for sure. The sad thing is my 7 yr old wanted one and chances are I would have grabbed another one to sit on my book shelf. There’s no way I could warrant 75 for one let and 150 for two of them.

It’s a shame but if gw had gone down the road of smaller scale along the line of 6 inch action action figures with scope for say orks and imperial guard figures, then I’m pretty sure we would of had bought a bucket load over time. Thanks but no thanks gw.



He will be 8 by the time he gets it. If they are anything like my kids they will have long forgotten it in 270 days.



Also, these aren't safety tested to the same standards as mass market children's products. This style of figure is likely to break in multiple places with the rigorous play of kids. They're designed for display.



That’s a good point but in his case it’s also a moot point as he won’t be getting his hands on one any way. Lol.
He will just have to stick to playing with stars wars figures and a handful of halo figures.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 17:38:53


Post by: MajorTom11


Sorry but $100 US for this is mind bogglingly insane. You can get an MG V3 Gundam RX-78-2 for half that, and Several MG VerKA's for less...

The balls on GW to charge that much for a vastly simpler kit is pretty mindblowing... even by GW standards, which are already pretty high to begin with, this is beyond overpriced imo.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 17:47:17


Post by: Overread


One has to keep in mind the price for this might not be set by GW. Also you could argue that the Gundam has a much bigger audience in that market and a much longer legacy of such products; whilst a marine is a bit of a gamble. Especially since many customers might get a "real" marine instead of a supersize one.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 17:53:16


Post by: casvalremdeikun


$100. No thanks. That is way expensive for a Bandai item.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 17:58:25


Post by: Platuan4th


 MajorTom11 wrote:
Sorry but $100 US for this is mind bogglingly insane. You can get an MG V3 Gundam RX-78-2 for half that, and Several MG VerKA's for less...

The balls on GW to charge that much for a vastly simpler kit is pretty mindblowing... even by GW standards, which are already pretty high to begin with, this is beyond overpriced imo.


It's not a model kit, it's a collector's grade action figure like their Figuarts line and is priced in line with said Figuarts. It's only $5 more than Thanos was.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 17:58:45


Post by: Charax


preordered mine. £75 is not terrible for a collector's piece (for comparison, the FW collectable.SM was over 100 and I believe it was a lot smaller.

Planning on heavily converting mine to Chaos, I imagine quite a lot of those 9000 will not be staying loyalist


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 18:42:06


Post by: Obispudkenobi


£75 is a bargain, that's little more than two infantry boxes, it's a collectable space marine action figure with 50 points of articulation, limited to 9000 , made by Bandai.

I know the community has some skewed idea about how cheap stuff should be but I figured on at least £100 for this , lead time seems excessive but I suppose this shows how far in advance stuff happens in business.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 18:47:18


Post by: casvalremdeikun


I guess I'm just used to what a hundred dollars of Bandai Master Grade Gundam model will get me.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 19:05:45


Post by: Elbows


I think I'm more shocked that...anyone is shocked by a GW pricetag these days.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 19:08:56


Post by: AndrewGPaul


By the sounds of things, it isn't a GW pricetag - it's a Bandai pricetag.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 19:48:06


Post by: Platuan4th


 AndrewGPaul wrote:
By the sounds of things, it isn't a GW pricetag - it's a Bandai pricetag.



DINGDINGDING


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 21:03:51


Post by: Gordy2000


£75 if you live in the UK, £125 if you live in NZ. Last time I checked, Asia was closer to NZ than the UK is, so it can’t be due to shipping.

How can anyone justify the pricing GW imposes on us?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 22:17:36


Post by: Slayer-Fan123


So how much is that in Freedom Dollars?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 22:20:48


Post by: shadowsfm


since these figures haven't even been made yet, i wish we can have them customized for this price, like imperial fist or space wolf colors


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 22:43:12


Post by: Mentlegen324


I really don't get the complaints about the pricing, this price isn't unusual. I can understand that the cost might be too much for someone (It is for me), but £75 is a typical price for these Bandai figures, and it actually seem to be a bit more on the cheaper side compared to some of their other figures. This isn't a case of GW overpricing something (at least, it doesn't seem to be their decision) - this is just the price range for Bandai's Figuarts stuff, they're high quality display pieces for collectors.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/05 22:55:21


Post by: Platuan4th


shadowsfm wrote:
since these figures haven't even been made yet, i wish we can have them customized for this price, like imperial fist or space wolf colors


There's no cost feasible way to do that. A good customizer charges ~$200-300 USD for a figure of this style. Now consider they'd be doing this on an industrial scale, programming in those additional options to the paint machines, having to keep track of how many of each possible colorways for each order, etc. People are complaining about paying $100, you really think they'd be ok with paying double or triple that just to get a few more color options?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/06 06:47:58


Post by: ImAGeek


After seeing what my friends have spent on Hot Toys figures in the past, this seems pretty damn reasonable.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/07 07:46:09


Post by: Looky Likey


I got one, obviously it will be mostly for display but I will use it in a game against friends at least once just for fun as it seems about as tall as a Knight. Thinking Knight ally with Marines, rapid fire battle cannon roughly the same as a bolt rifle scaled up, and the knight chainsword for his load out.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/07 18:24:34


Post by: usmcchet9296


I purchased one but I really think this should have been released in model form so someone can build them whatever way they want. Hopefully this will be released in a cheaper kit form one day.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/07 21:35:07


Post by: Knockagh


Is this day 268 until delivery or does the 270 days only start from the 2nd of November? In which case it’s only 296 short days until delivery!! What fun waiting on the delivery man... the anticipation is killing me!
I wonder will Brexit be over by then? Or will we have new trade deals with China? Maybe the price will come down due to new trade tariffs. Who knows, what fun ordering stuff 300 days away. I wish I could do this everyday


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/08 18:45:30


Post by: shadowsfm


oh hey, it is finally sold out after 3 days


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/08 19:31:41


Post by: Knockagh


That’s pretty good for the number of units. I wasn’t expecting them to go so quickly. Hopefully that means we may see some other characters now, Eldar or inquisitors would be great. I might even wait a year on an Eisenhorn or Jain Zar! Something a little more interesting than a smurf anyway.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/09 00:22:18


Post by: Platuan4th


 Knockagh wrote:
That’s pretty good for the number of units. I wasn’t expecting them to go so quickly. Hopefully that means we may see some other characters now, Eldar or inquisitors would be great. I might even wait a year on an Eisenhorn or Jain Zar! Something a little more interesting than a smurf anyway.


Honestly, they'll probably milk this mold with different Chapter colors and accessories(ie. the other two types of boltrifles and the various Plasma Incinerators) before we get something non-Marine. Bandai's already produced something like 15 Gokus for the DBZ Figuarts line because they needed to do a slightly different shade of hair or skin tone to reproduce that one animation cel in that single episode.

So, we may see a Chaos Marine in 2022 and something non-Power Armor by 2030.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/10 00:34:43


Post by: Breotan


 Knockagh wrote:
That’s pretty good for the number of units. I wasn’t expecting them to go so quickly. Hopefully that means we may see some other characters now, Eldar or inquisitors would be great. I might even wait a year on an Eisenhorn or Jain Zar! Something a little more interesting than a smurf anyway.

They did say that "select" hobby stores would get some, so we'll have to see how that works out.



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/10 00:57:33


Post by: Crimson


 Knockagh wrote:
‘Dispatches within 270 days..... not meaning to be morbid or anything but any one of us could be dead in 270 days.

So what are you planning to do with that £75 when you're dead?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/10 13:27:47


Post by: Ratius


Is this thing only available in UM? No other chapters being made?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/10 13:31:59


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


So far, but given Bandai now have the tool, and a bunch of their other stuff has got different versions differing only in colour (eg Goku) if this does well (and that seem to have happened with GW selling out) we might see a version done as a different chapter in the future


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/10 17:02:19


Post by: shadowsfm




the description on that site says it comes with a combat knife, which i haven't read anywhere else


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/10 17:56:29


Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl


 BrookM wrote:
It's up for preorder on Play Asia

I think I heard this company was… a bit gakky.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/10 18:35:31


Post by: Ahtman




I can't see what they priced it as it says it is already sold out there as well.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/10 19:00:34


Post by: BrookM


Dang, that's fast.

They sold it over there for €126,- excl. shipping, whereas GW sold it for €90,- incl. free shipping.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/11 07:00:22


Post by: Knockagh


 Crimson wrote:
 Knockagh wrote:
‘Dispatches within 270 days..... not meaning to be morbid or anything but any one of us could be dead in 270 days.

So what are you planning to do with that £75 when you're dead?


Hahaha, I suppose it might pay for some cucumber sandwiches and tea at the wake.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/11 13:34:37


Post by: Platuan4th


shadowsfm wrote:


the description on that site says it comes with a combat knife, which i haven't read anywhere else


The Combat Knife was shown with the prototype at the Japanese conventions it was showed at and is mentioned in the product description on GW's site.

He’s armed with a holy bolt rifle and vicious combat blade, including swappable, alternate open hands.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/11 17:00:39


Post by: Easy E


 Crimson wrote:
 Knockagh wrote:
‘Dispatches within 270 days..... not meaning to be morbid or anything but any one of us could be dead in 270 days.

So what are you planning to do with that £75 when you're dead?


On the flip side, how much will this fetch at your estate sale?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 11:12:30


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


https://www.play-asia.com/search/Warhammer+40%2C+chibi?x=13&y=18?ref=social_toys&utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=

Play Asia has the chibis up for preorder £18.05 + shipping for 5 random figures, £4.10 + shipping for a random single (ship date 30th Nov)


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Note that they've seemed expensive compared to normal Japanese 'shop' prices recently so you may be able to find them cheaper if you can navigate Japanese websites, but it at least gives a baseline on pricing to work from


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 13:12:09


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
Play Asia has the chibis up for preorder £18.05 + shipping for the set of 5, £4.10 + shipping for a random single (ship date 30th Nov)
Don't think the larger pack is "the" pack of 5, rather a 5-pack of random figures. Which could be all 5 variants, if you're lucky...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 13:23:07


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


Well caught there, your right, I'll edit that in


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 14:32:15


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


Got me excited there for a moment (not keen on random packs)! Wonder what prices unpacked ones will go for on ebay.

EDIT: Also, as discussed earlier, the group pic does not match the 5 figures in the description; but the latter are here shown as painted versions (first time I've seen those). Primaris and Grey Knight instead of Inquisitor and Beaky.
Also also, the painted Sister looks pretty darn cute.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 14:40:35


Post by: BrookM


The Primaris and Grey Knight are of a second series, which also includes a Tempestus Scion.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 16:08:20


Post by: Galas


Will these ones come to Europe or Should I buy one from Japan?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 16:41:00


Post by: Platuan4th


 Galas wrote:
Will these ones come to Europe or Should I buy one from Japan?


IIRC, they're designed for gashapon machines, so you'll either need to buy from Japan or find a specialty store willing to import for you.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 18:53:30


Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl


All of these figures are going to be available worldwide

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/05/10/bandai-and-warhammer4-our-powers-combinedgw-homepage-post-2/
You don't need to buy extra expensive from the bad website.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/17 21:46:22


Post by: Galas


thanks! Lets wait then.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2019/10/18 01:00:15


Post by: Danny76


I wonder how much GW will have them selling at.
£18 for a block of 5 is less than I thought they’d be..
Though shipping I don’t know what it’d come to..


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/12 08:02:58


Post by: Turaxa


(Note to mods: I wasn't sure about reviving this thread, though the post is relevant. If this is too much thread necromancy please let me know.)

The 40K gashapon chibis are now "in the wild" in Japan.


Even on a gashapon machine, GW's got to push those Primaris!


This shows the blue plastic capsule the figure comes in, the figure itself and the promo leaflet that comes with it:


The figure itself, front and rear:

This is Series 1, and the available figures are the Primaris Intercessor, Battle Sister, Grey Knight, Skitarii Ranger and Eversor Assassin. They are JPY500 each, and I got the Eversor figure.

The figure is approximately 40mm tall to the top of its head, and the included base is approximately 40mm in diameter. There are two pegs on the base which slot into holes in the figure's feet. I think the figure is cast in black and all other colours are painted. The paint application is neat and the gold wing symbol on the pistol is metallic paint. Mold lines are noticeable upon inspection across the top of the head and shoulders, on the sides of the backpack and running front-to-back on the sensor, however only the one on the sensor is obvious. The figure is cast from PVC and so thin parts will be prone to bending; on this figure it's the pistol's needle which is bent, but I suspect the sword on the Sister and Grey Knight, and the aerial on the Skitarii may suffer similarly. The figure has no articulation and no additional acessories.

Overall this is a nice gashapon figure, though, in common with all GW products in Japan, I feel it is slightly overpriced, both for what it is and compared to the local competition.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/12 08:34:02


Post by: BrookM


No harm done, thanks for sharing!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/12 11:19:31


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


Thanks for the info, took longer to hear more about these than I expected.

Wonder how and when they'll be available elsewhere (the initial announcement did say they would be available worldwide, even if it also previewed a bunch of other designs).


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/12 15:39:34


Post by: Irbis


Do these count as official GW miniatures? It would be ironic if they were usable in tournaments and other events


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/13 09:28:24


Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl


Well the painting make it looks way less appealing than I thought it would be. If I'm getting one, maybe I'll repaint it.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/13 15:41:07


Post by: Knockagh


I hope the paint job on the large scale marine is better than this. This isn’t great at all


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/13 17:05:52


Post by: Elbows


Guys...Gashapon are basically vending machine baubles, maybe equivalent to $3-5. They're bargain-bin style collectibles. I wouldn't worry about the paintjobs translating to larger things.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/14 01:42:15


Post by: Carlovonsexron


Indeed. While I have seen various gashapon toys useful for wargaming in various scales, nothing that comes out of them has a paintjob that can't be improved. (Except the pokemon ones)


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/14 03:16:33


Post by: H.B.M.C.


Nothing a good recess shade can't fix.

I want that Eversor.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/01/14 10:46:25


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Well who has two thumbs and is going to Japan this summer?

This guy!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/07 22:14:19


Post by: BrookM


Reminder, these will go up for pre-order tomorrow (or today if you live in the future!):



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/07 22:57:30


Post by: Barzam


Something to keep an eye out for when I go in April.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 07:12:39


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Are they blind buys?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 07:16:49


Post by: Chopstick


Random boxes, we got a few of these at our local store that sell gundam and japanese stuffs.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 08:44:31


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


Well, Turaxa's prediction on the Grey Knight's sword and Skitarii's aerial were certainly correct - apparently they couldn't find straight versions of those even for promotional pictures.

"These figures are intended to be used as decorations, and no in-game rules are provided." Aww.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 09:04:59


Post by: Chopstick


These figurine never have a straight shaft bit, some of the more better series like Gundam Ensemble have a mix between flex plastic and hard plastic on the sprue, allow them to have straight weapon/shield and gun.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 09:53:21


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Coenus Scaldingus wrote:


"These figures are intended to be used as decorations, and no in-game rules are provided." Aww.


I'd let anyone who wants to use them as proxies go ahead. The 40k universe is vast and there ain't nothing that says the planet Chi-bi doesn't exist.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 11:21:21


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


Looks like most of them probably could fit on a 32mm base, if the included one is around 40mm. Maybe finally found a good stand-in for a Sister of Battle Cannoness until GW can be bothered to release one.

At £3/4€, they at least serve as a practical "need to spend a tiny bit more to get free shipping" option, if you don't feel like getting yet another pot of paint.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 13:40:15


Post by: BrookM


So cheap, so ordered five of them, hopefully a Sister will be in there, if not, always peeps interested in trading.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 16:29:54


Post by: Gamingdog


 BrookM wrote:
So cheap, so ordered five of them, hopefully a Sister will be in there, if not, always peeps interested in trading.


where can I order them? I live in the united states.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 16:52:16


Post by: TBD


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Are they blind buys?



It looks like they were clever enough to put them in balls so you can't feel which one is inside the package.


Don't let the guys at LEGO's collectible minifigures department hear about this.


Reading GW's pre-order description makes me think the ones sold through stores are not in balls though...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 17:22:13


Post by: BrookM


Gamingdog wrote:
 BrookM wrote:
So cheap, so ordered five of them, hopefully a Sister will be in there, if not, always peeps interested in trading.


where can I order them? I live in the united states.
GW site, NA orders will go live later today.


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 TBD wrote:
 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Are they blind buys?



It looks like they were clever enough to put them in balls so you can't feel which one is inside the package.


Don't let the guys at LEGO's collectible minifigures department hear about this.


Reading GW's pre-order description makes me think the ones sold through stores are not in balls though...
No, in plastic bags:



Source: Warhammer Amersfoort.



The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 18:21:20


Post by: Platuan4th


The real question is if they have product codes on the packaging that gives away which figure is in the bag like most blind bags these days.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 18:34:59


Post by: Binabik15


 Platuan4th wrote:
The real question is if they have product codes on the packaging that gives away which figure is in the bag like most blind bags these days.


Would be cool, I grabbed two...but i really want an Eversor.

Store guy said that ad far as he knows only one had be opened so far from their big box, so either there's a different amount of each or I might get really lucky, haven't opened them yet. Had I known that my clothes shopping would be so cheap I'd have gotten a few more and given doubles to my nephews for Easter

Edit: Oh, btw, they're packed further inside those plastic bags, so no feeling what's inside :/


Edit 2: I can't find a differing code on the packaging so far.

https://abload.de/image.php?img=20200208_20212399kft.jpg


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/08 19:44:09


Post by: Mentlegen324


 Binabik15 wrote:
 Platuan4th wrote:
The real question is if they have product codes on the packaging that gives away which figure is in the bag like most blind bags these days.


Would be cool, I grabbed two...but i really want an Eversor.

Store guy said that ad far as he knows only one had be opened so far from their big box, so either there's a different amount of each or I might get really lucky, haven't opened them yet. Had I known that my clothes shopping would be so cheap I'd have gotten a few more and given doubles to my nephews for Easter

Edit: Oh, btw, they're packed further inside those plastic bags, so no feeling what's inside :/


Edit 2: I can't find a differing code on the packaging so far.

https://abload.de/image.php?img=20200208_20212399kft.jpg


What is the further packing inside the bag like - is it possible to feel what's inside to some extent or is there no chance? Only other blind bag I've bought much of before was some of the Star Wars Micro Machine ships and those had further packaging inside too (a plastic protector that fit to the ship), but it was possible to sometimes feel at least the general shape/size.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 00:00:18


Post by: Platuan4th


I'm guessing it's more likely a round tube style plastic insert like what's inside the Ryan's World blind bags. Edit: pictures are just showing a clear plastic bag on the inside. You should be able to feel them up.

Binabik, the codes are generally embossed along the edges of the packaging rather than printed on. They may not have them, I know Lego made sure theirs don't have them. The codes are technically there for internal reasons to make sure the current amount of assortment is in each box, ie. no double super rares in one box.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 00:59:36


Post by: Kanluwen


It's more or less a cardboard 'sleeve' from what I could tell just feeling them out. Codes on the back are all the same unfortunately.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 01:26:39


Post by: Mentlegen324


The original pictures from months back showed a Witch Hunter, Tempestus Scion, Beakie Marine and a Normal Space Marine, which I would have assumed would be a different series - but the Grey Knight and Interccessor seem like they weren't shown in any preview pictures unless I just missed it, and the Intercessor is in the same pose as the Normal Space Marine was shown. I can't find any mention anywhere of those others beyond those initial preview photos. Was the lineup changed?


 Kanluwen wrote:
It's more or less a cardboard 'sleeve' from what I could tell just feeling them out. Codes on the back are all the same unfortunately.


Did they all feel the same because of that, then? Or is there still slight differences and it's just difficult to tell?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 01:46:37


Post by: Kanluwen


I handed all five that I checked out to someone, and he only got one set of duplicates...they all felt the same or so close it wasn't even a thing.

I don't remember ever seeing a Witch Hunter or Scion though when these got announced(I think it was at NY Toy Fair?).


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 05:51:29


Post by: Binabik15


It is cardboard rolled up as a tube. So you might be able to feel differences in the feet and head parts, but I'm a very handsy person and I couldn't tell.

Got an Eversor in my first bag, though The second one was an Intercessor, which is actually smaller than the assassin. I toyed with the idea of giving him Terminator or some other SM legs, but my brother told me it was against his Anime fangirl beliefs to convert collectable figures. Might still do it, though.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 09:07:25


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


Kanluwen wrote:I handed all five that I checked out to someone, and he only got one set of duplicates...they all felt the same or so close it wasn't even a thing.

I don't remember ever seeing a Witch Hunter or Scion though when these got announced(I think it was at NY Toy Fair?).


I think we've basically seen different line-ups at every preview so far. At different moments, different figures were shown in different colours (which at first I thought indicated something, but clearly it didn't). So.. yeah.

Not only that, but Bandai are also going to be producing a series of smaller figures in the Chibi style!*** These are going to be 2-inch-tall figures based on some of the Imperium’s greatest defenders – an Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor, an Eversor Assassin, a Sister of Battle, a Skitarii Ranger and a Space Marine. These diminutive heroes might seem a bit unusual to those not familiar with them, but in Japan these little guys are everywhere and a fun way to introduce more people to our great Warhammer community. For the rest of us, it’s another cool way to adorn your desk, shelf or cabinet.



All of these figures are going to be available worldwide and you’ll be able to see them for the first time this weekend! Not only will we have them at Warhammer Fest, but they’ll also be on display at Games Workshop’s stand at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan.


 Redemption wrote:
Different angle of that chibi stand:



Redemption wrote:They also popped up at GenCon, with added combat knife:




The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 10:29:46


Post by: CthuluIsSpy


So...how long until a Dark Souls style Warhammer game?
I'm just saying, Bandai also owns that, so GW can do what they did with CA and give Bandai permission to throw those together.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 11:13:45


Post by: Binabik15


 Kanluwen wrote:
It's more or less a cardboard 'sleeve' from what I could tell just feeling them out. Codes on the back are all the same unfortunately.


I'll check when I get back home. Better: I'll take proper pictures of the whole packaging and let smarter/less tired people check it out and determine if there's an identifier somewhere.


Now I really want that Scion, though. And the Skitarii and sister, but getting those should be easy


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 15:14:15


Post by: GaroRobe


 CthuluIsSpy wrote:
So...how long until a Dark Souls style Warhammer game?
I'm just saying, Bandai also owns that, so GW can do what they did with CA and give Bandai permission to throw those together.


Set it during the End Times, and GW should honestly have no problem. Like how Total Warhammer happened. Though, with The Old World returning, they may be more protective about their IP (Though this could be a great way to get hypeeeee)


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/09 19:16:51


Post by: Platuan4th


 CthuluIsSpy wrote:
So...how long until a Dark Souls style Warhammer game?
I'm just saying, Bandai also owns that, so GW can do what they did with CA and give Bandai permission to throw those together.


Probably depends on whether the license is purely with Bandai the subsidiary company or with Bandai Namco Holdings.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/10 09:56:17


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


I'm gonna need that beaky and witch hunter.

NEED!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/10 14:12:48


Post by: Mentlegen324


Is there some sort of rarity for the different ones released so far, or are they all pretty much the same? Bought 4 and got 2 Eversor and 2 Battle Sisters with mine.

The cardboard in the packaging really means there's pretty much no chance of figuring out what there is inside. The ones I chose seemed slightly different weights but that doesn't really help too much.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/10 15:27:44


Post by: Platuan4th


 Mentlegen324 wrote:
Is there some sort of rarity for the different ones released so far, or are they all pretty much the same? Bought 4 and got 2 Eversor and 2 Battle Sisters with mine.

The cardboard in the packaging really means there's pretty much no chance of figuring out what there is inside. The ones I chose seemed slightly different weights but that doesn't really help too much.


The local Warhammer store here says there's 5 complete sets per box. They keep posting that 5 people should get together and buy a full box to split.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/10 15:53:58


Post by: beast_gts


 Platuan4th wrote:
 Mentlegen324 wrote:
Is there some sort of rarity for the different ones released so far, or are they all pretty much the same? Bought 4 and got 2 Eversor and 2 Battle Sisters with mine.

The cardboard in the packaging really means there's pretty much no chance of figuring out what there is inside. The ones I chose seemed slightly different weights but that doesn't really help too much.


The local Warhammer store here says there's 5 complete sets per box. They keep posting that 5 people should get together and buy a full box to split.


My local GW manager is saying the same thing, so that seems to be the company line...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/10 16:35:26


Post by: Coenus Scaldingus


Well, that only really works if everybody wants all of them of course...


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/11 01:35:25


Post by: Mentlegen324


Bought 2 more earlier, and got a Grey Knight and an Intercessor. So I've now bought 6 total, and got 4 different ones. The Cardboard means its very difficult to figure out what you might get from just feel, but it seems like you might be able to get a general idea via just the size.The grey knight seems considerably more bulky than the one with the Intercessor (as both its legs and backpack stick out) and the size of the packet with the Intercessor is noticeably different than the Eversor and Battle sister, so there's at least a vague indication that way. I have no idea about the Skiitari though.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/11 07:33:51


Post by: Stormonu


I'd like to get my hands on those Primaris Dreadknights behind the chibis!

Although, I may actually get these if they aren't too badly priced.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/11 15:31:28


Post by: Platuan4th


 Stormonu wrote:
I'd like to get my hands on those Primaris Dreadknights behind the chibis!


https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/103922

They were half that price if you had gotten in on the GW preorders, though.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/12 16:06:08


Post by: queen_annes_revenge


whats with their weirdly dislocated knees?


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/12 17:10:17


Post by: Elbows


In short? Posable action figure.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/12 21:24:43


Post by: shadowsfm


 Platuan4th wrote:
 Stormonu wrote:
I'd like to get my hands on those Primaris Dreadknights behind the chibis!


https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/103922

They were half that price if you had gotten in on the GW preorders, though.


estimated release next month? can hardly wait


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/12 21:53:15


Post by: Desubot


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
 Coenus Scaldingus wrote:


"These figures are intended to be used as decorations, and no in-game rules are provided." Aww.


I'd let anyone who wants to use them as proxies go ahead. The 40k universe is vast and there ain't nothing that says the planet Chi-bi doesn't exist.


Human civilian in mascot costume is all i can think of.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/13 07:52:21


Post by: Platuan4th


shadowsfm wrote:
 Platuan4th wrote:
 Stormonu wrote:
I'd like to get my hands on those Primaris Dreadknights behind the chibis!


https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/103922

They were half that price if you had gotten in on the GW preorders, though.


estimated release next month? can hardly wait


Most likely actually release month barring delay. Bandai Tamashi figures release last day of the month too, so probably 2 weeks after for the US release of the GW preorders.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/13 14:59:11


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Desubot wrote:
 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
 Coenus Scaldingus wrote:


"These figures are intended to be used as decorations, and no in-game rules are provided." Aww.


I'd let anyone who wants to use them as proxies go ahead. The 40k universe is vast and there ain't nothing that says the planet Chi-bi doesn't exist.


Human civilian in mascot costume is all i can think of.


That needs to be canon.

"Brother Maximus tried not to scowl as the costumed mortals with their paper mache armor approached him. Why had he ever agreed to guard duty in Emperor Land - The Grimdarkest Place on Holy Terra?"


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/13 18:35:32


Post by: Slayer-Fan123


So are the chibis here in the US? I need the Grey Knight one really bad.


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/14 03:24:55


Post by: PourSpelur


Dumb question.
I'm really interested in the giant marine. Found them for like $215 from another supplier with a "shipping date" of March. This legit?
Looks like a reasonable time, is that an ok price or should I keep looking?
Thanks!


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/14 17:20:20


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


It was a production run of 9000+ units which sold out almost immediately it went online

Spoiler:


this was the original preorder tease so march seems a bit early but not impossible if they're running a bit ahead (since they sold out fast they could have gone to production earlier than initially planned)

retail cost was £75 in the UK, and I think $100 in the US so your being charged a significant mark up (unless the seller in in Australia as it was $210 there?), but I suspect anywhere that's offering them will be doing the same


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/15 23:44:10


Post by: shadowsfm


i bought 10 chibi for $50
i didn't get the eversor assassin
my extras include 3 skitarii, 2 gray nights, and an intercessor marine


The Bandai and other Warhammer themed action figures and chibi collectables thread @ 2020/02/16 11:26:28


Post by: BrookM


I got five myself and wound up with four Eversors and one Primaris, has hoped for a sister myself.