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2010/02/15 06:53:33
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Automated Rubric Marine of Tzeentch
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Alright, if you have the money and don't have a bag from battlefoam yet, get one. They are expensive, yes, but they are usually only 15-30 dollars (USD) more than mother bags (like Sabol). IMO, there is no excuse to not get one.
You see how the tray fits in the bag PERFECTLY?!?!?! This means you don't have to worry about things bouncing around or falling out.
This is me holding the tray on one end in the air to show how sturdy the stuff is. Note that all of the models WERE in it at the time
Anyway, don't be skeptical about this. You shouldn't be.
http://battlefoam.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/filipromeo
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2010/02/15 07:51:22
Subject: Re:Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Nasty Nob on Warbike with Klaw
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I use plastic tackleboxes from Wal-mart. Battlefoam is too expensive.
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2010/02/15 08:01:32
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Speedy Swiftclaw Biker
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YAY! another Battlefoam supporter! I personally am saving for a P.A.C.K 432 and some foam. If its good enough for the 40k radio guys (and zachthechaoschild) its good enough for me.
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skarboy wrote:People got tired of winning or having more than one useful choice per force org slot, so Necrons upticked in popularity.
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2010/02/15 08:42:34
Subject: Re:Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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warpcrafter wrote:I use plastic tackleboxes from Wal-mart. Battlefoam is too expensive.
You get what you pay for.
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2010/02/15 09:12:53
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Sinewy Scourge
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I want to get something from them soon.
I need to put my Monolith in something better than 2 plastic bags in a GW shopping bag. And they don't fit in the GW figure and army cases.
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2010/02/15 09:26:32
Subject: Re:Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Automated Rubric Marine of Tzeentch
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Valhallan42nd wrote:warpcrafter wrote:I use plastic tackleboxes from Wal-mart. Battlefoam is too expensive.
You get what you pay for.
Yeah, you really do.
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2010/02/15 09:28:03
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Yellin' Yoof on a Scooter
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Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:I want to get something from them soon.
I need to put my Monolith in something better than 2 plastic bags in a GW shopping bag. And they don't fit in the GW figure and army cases.
I got custom trays to hold my Monolith. Great stuff, however you really need 7 inches to protect the thing at its largest section, adn the battlefoam trays are only 6 inches deep. What I deep was to order another 1 inch tray, customized to get rid of the pyramidal section of the monolith shape, on top of the 6 inches tray. After it arrived at home I cut out the bottom foam, et voila, a special monolith tray!
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2010/02/15 09:51:18
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Anti-Armour Swiss Guard
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CD cases can work for monoliths. A guy at my club has his two stored in one of them. He got foam custom laser cut at a local foam store.
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I'm OVER 50 (and so far over everyone's BS, too).
Old enough to know better, young enough to not give a ****.
That is not dead which can eternal lie ...
... and yet, with strange aeons, even death may die.
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2010/02/15 10:05:31
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Excellent Exalted Champion of Chaos
Lake Forest, California, South Orange County
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My only qualms are the price of bags themselves and the rather limited option of using pre cut space.
The pro to Sabol trays is that you can decide how to best utilize the space provided.
If I played a more standardized sized army like space marines then Battlefoam is an easy choice as those models will always be the same size. Not so much when dealing with a lizardmen army, goblin army and dark elves army.
They do look like they are top quality though.
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2010/02/15 11:41:25
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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ZacktheChaosChild wrote:
Anyway, don't be skeptical about this. You shouldn't be.
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
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2010/02/15 12:06:23
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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chromedog wrote:CD cases can work for monoliths. A guy at my club has his two stored in one of them. He got foam custom laser cut at a local foam store.
You have a local 'foam store'?
What do they sell the most of or to?
Just curious...
(And yeah, I love my 1520 too!)
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2010/02/15 19:22:50
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Automated Rubric Marine of Tzeentch
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Arethan, you can get shapes custom cut for the foam and you can also tell them how tall or wide the model is.
@nintendoeats,
What? Wanna elaborate?
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2010/02/15 21:03:20
Subject: Re:Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Shas'o Commanding the Hunter Kadre
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So were you given the bag and foam for free if you promised to create this thread? Just curious. 
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2010/02/15 21:05:39
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Mounted Kroot Tracker
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FABRICLAND FTW! You people who pay money for foam... The emperor laughs at your insecurity.
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2010/02/15 21:54:13
Subject: Re:Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Bah I say!!
See here http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/275368.page
and here.. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-3-Drawer-Wide-Cart-White/8282897 ..You could probably fit at least 4,000 point's worth of armies in that walmart container. And you have wheels and a top to put stuff. All for $15.50 sans the foam.
GG
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2010/02/15 22:10:08
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Shadowy Grot Kommittee Memba
The Great State of New Jersey
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Yeah, BF is way too expensive. Dont get me wrong, its nice good quality stuff, but you're really not getting the most bang for your buck.
Sabol is cheaper, and its of "good enough" quality... its a transport system, not a fashion symbol or whatever.
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2010/02/15 22:44:43
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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ZacktheChaosChild wrote:
Anyway, don't be skeptical about this. You shouldn't be.
Being skeptical just means using critical thinking, as opposed to gut reaction, to analyse something. As a general rule, if somebody tells you that you shouldn't thjink critically about what thye are saying, chances are they are conning you.
I'm not saying that YOU are conning us (in which case its the lamest con ever), its just doesn't make sense to tell someone that.
I'm actually considering sig-ing it...but that would be mean...
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
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2010/02/15 23:20:39
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Fixture of Dakka
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Unless youre already predisposed to be skeptical of a specific viewpoint.. Then its *not* critical thinking and merely a gut reaction :p
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2010/02/15 23:51:41
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Dakka Veteran
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Kirasu wrote:Unless youre already predisposed to be skeptical of a specific viewpoint.. Then its *not* critical thinking and merely a gut reaction :p
Well, yes and no. That gets a bit more complicated.
But in this situation it isn't.
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/02/16 02:20:56
Subject: Re:Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Charging Wild Rider
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Not to rain on your parade, but that Wal-Mart thing is a piece of junk. I used to use one to store some clothes in. The wheels don't turn on any non-100% smooth surface and barley turn on a smooth one. Plus as soon as you grab it to bring it up stairs, etc. it will come apart. It did this empty, all 4 of them I've encountered. I agree that there are cheaper options out there, but definitely NOT Sterilite.
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2010/02/16 02:24:15
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Yup, those things are crap.
I used a box once. THen it opened up all over a parking lot, so I put them in my hat. THen somebody suddenly dropped from 110 KPH to 20 on the highway and they went all over the floor.
I have foam boxes now.
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/02/16 02:26:14
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Otiose in a Niche
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I'm going to need their valk trays, even wiht the wings off there is just no good way to store and transport them.
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2010/02/16 02:59:24
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Im not going to spend 1000$+ on an army and then put it in a $20 wal mart case that is going to dump them into a parking lot. You get what you pay for and if you are just playing with an AoBR army or something a wal mart case is fine, but I like to have the best and battlefoam is definitely it.
I cant even look at sabol anymore, its not as space effecient and I dont want to pluck all that crap out.
Too expensive? Maybe for some individuals but I find it is worth every penny at the old prices, the new prices are just awesome.
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2010/02/16 03:05:40
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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GMMStudios wrote:Im not going to spend 1000$+ on an army and then put it in a $20 wal mart case that is going to dump them into a parking lot.
FTR, mine was literally a box, cardboard variety. None of this fancy Wal-Mart snazz.
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/02/16 03:08:08
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Avatar of the Bloody-Handed God
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I dont trust anything but my socks box.
Knowing how to pack properlyl with nice fluffy towel = as good as any foam transport can be , if not better. ( especially for very fragile models )
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2010/02/16 03:14:42
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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ZacktheChaosChild wrote:Alright, if you have the money...
thats the thing. most of use dont have the money or would rather spend it on more models.
i only make about 120 bucks a month. do you realkly think im going to spend a whole years of paycheacks for a case when tackle boxes with toilet paper and carboard dividers(mostly) can work way better for cheaper.
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2010/02/16 03:19:55
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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garret wrote:ZacktheChaosChild wrote:Alright, if you have the money...
thats the thing. most of use dont have the money or would rather spend it on more models.
i only make about 120 bucks a month. do you realkly think im going to spend a whole years of paycheacks for a case when tackle boxes with toilet paper and carboard dividers(mostly) can work way better for cheaper.
TBH you'll be surprised at the amount of people really dont know how to pack their models. In those cases , army transports are the better alternative o_o
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2010/02/16 03:35:14
Subject: Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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garret wrote:ZacktheChaosChild wrote:Alright, if you have the money...
thats the thing. most of use dont have the money or would rather spend it on more models.
i only make about 120 bucks a month. do you realkly think im going to spend a whole years of paycheacks for a case when tackle boxes with toilet paper and carboard dividers(mostly) can work way better for cheaper.
Hey no one's saying you have to go sell blood to buy battlefoam, everything is 'if you ahve the money'.
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2010/02/16 03:41:54
Subject: Re:Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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Hunter with Harpoon Laucher
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Sold out of army transports today, again. Popular item. Ordering another half dozen tomorrow, and another dozen of the various foam trays, and 3 more GW cases. And my big order from Outrider Hobbies is half gone, have to put in a re-order soon.
IMO, there is no excuse to not get one.
-They could just pick up the Sabol and GW cases and walk to the counter.
-They can get more trays for those cases just by stopping by their local store.
-They like the size of those cases.
-They like buying from their local store.
-They like spending less money.
But I will point out that those aren't really excuses not to buy battlefoam, they were reasons to buy Sabol or Games Workshop cases.
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....and lo!.....The Age of Sigmar came to an end when Saint Veetock and his hamster legions smote the false Sigmar and destroyed the bubbleverse and lead the true believers back to the Old World.
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2010/02/16 04:04:24
Subject: Re:Battlefoam, the only way to go for army transport.
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mikhaila wrote:Sold out of army transports today, again. Popular item. Ordering another half dozen tomorrow, and another dozen of the various foam trays, and 3 more GW cases. And my big order from Outrider Hobbies is half gone, have to put in a re-order soon.
IMO, there is no excuse to not get one.
-They could just pick up the Sabol and GW cases and walk to the counter.
-They can get more trays for those cases just by stopping by their local store.
-They like the size of those cases.
-They like buying from their local store.
-They like spending less money.
But I will point out that those aren't really excuses not to buy battlefoam, they were reasons to buy Sabol or Games Workshop cases.
My FLGS carries Battlefoam (admittedly, no custom-cut trays along that route).
I'm waiting on the 720; I need a carryon-sized case, and I'd prefer one with greater structural integrity than my current Sabol case. Bonus points if the wheels actually are useful.
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