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I spoke to a few of the design team, and one mentioned the reason for a lot of items going away was simply they had to free up item codes, so products with duplication, e.g weapon sets and bodies that didn't sell well, as well as the Forge World paints due to the low price point for sales volume, were up for the chop to allow them to use the codes for newer kits. Its that simple guys, just freeing up inventory spots.
warl0rdb0b wrote: I spoke to a few of the design team, and one mentioned the reason for a lot of items going away was simply they had to free up item codes, so products with duplication, e.g weapon sets and bodies that didn't sell well, as well as the Forge World paints due to the low price point for sales volume, were up for the chop to allow them to use the codes for newer kits. Its that simple guys, just freeing up inventory spots.
Nothing about future releases, Simon Egan hinted that Khan was getting 2 models, and that he was working on a model at the moment with blingy armour, like Dorn, so at a guess Sanguinius. Other wise they were keeping quiet, I'd imagine as a result of the impending Euro Fest.
warl0rdb0b wrote: I spoke to a few of the design team, and one mentioned the reason for a lot of items going away was simply they had to free up item codes, so products with duplication, e.g weapon sets and bodies that didn't sell well, as well as the Forge World paints due to the low price point for sales volume, were up for the chop to allow them to use the codes for newer kits. Its that simple guys, just freeing up inventory spots.
I've posted the same from previous discussions I've had and questions asked directly of Tony on this issue at various seminars I've been to, but apparently that isn't good enough for H.B.M.C. as it isn't from a first hand source. Yet so far H.B.M.C. hasn't confirmed they have spoken to FW directly (as they are pretty responsive to questions these days, at least if you ask them politely) as I've suggested several times for them to do now.
warl0rdb0b wrote: I spoke to a few of the design team, and one mentioned the reason for a lot of items going away was simply they had to free up item codes, so products with duplication, e.g weapon sets and bodies that didn't sell well, as well as the Forge World paints due to the low price point for sales volume, were up for the chop to allow them to use the codes for newer kits. Its that simple guys, just freeing up inventory spots.
That’s horrible, limited item slots? They’d need to constantly churn away old items to do new releases under that policy.
warl0rdb0b wrote: I spoke to a few of the design team, and one mentioned the reason for a lot of items going away was simply they had to free up item codes, so products with duplication, e.g weapon sets and bodies that didn't sell well, as well as the Forge World paints due to the low price point for sales volume, were up for the chop to allow them to use the codes for newer kits. Its that simple guys, just freeing up inventory spots.
That’s horrible, limited item slots? They’d need to constantly churn away old items to do new releases under that policy.
I suppose this is what happens when your previous CEO gets their wife's company in to do the website & backend infrastructure on the cheap to funnel money out of the company(allegedly).
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I suspect its not so much "codes" as it is actual production slots. Ergo yes numerically they can just add more and more stuff to any code system; however if the code system is tied to your production structure so that you can produce X number of castings within Y period of time; then it does make sense that if you're adding a lot more you might well have to either expand production and/or reduce the inventory.
I'm sure that GW is looking to expand production, but with their location that isn't cheap, plus its always best to be cautious with production expansions; the last thing they want is to sink a small fortune into new staff, equipment, training and such and then find that the production pressure eases off in a few months time.
Overread wrote: Twilight were there any hints or pointers on the fantasy realms and the work there? Early days to be sure but be neat if there's any news on that front.
rough size would be one and half times the length of smaug from hobbit and around one and a half time the height of the carmine dragon, width I dunno what to compare it to
I took this pic at the AOS open day, its not the best but you can see the size of it, iirc the mini standing in front was one of the Chaos Slaughter dudes(like the WD freebie) on a 40mm base, the thing is huge imo definitely £300-400
*EDIT: Maybe its not a Slaughter dude but you get the idea how big it is
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Overread wrote: Twilight were there any hints or pointers on the fantasy realms and the work there? Early days to be sure but be neat if there's any news on that front.
rough size would be one and half times the length of smaug from hobbit and around one and a half time the height of the carmine dragon, width I dunno what to compare it to
I took this pic at the AOS open day, its not the best but you can see the size of it, iirc the mini standing in front was one of the Chaos Slaughter dudes(like the WD freebie) on a 40mm base, the thing is huge imo definitely £300-400
*EDIT: Maybe its not a Slaughter dude but you get the idea how big it is
I can say with confidence the guy in front is a Chaos Dwarf with blunderbuss on 25mm base.
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hotsauceman1 wrote: I was looking forward to seeing new stuff. But it's nothing. Another flash in the pan specialist game, and nothing new for 40,30k or AOS.
FW, stop with the specialist games gak, no one cares.
That's your opinion and everyone is entitled to one. Even if it is bollocks. That doesn't entitle you to speak for anyone else tho, Titanicus to me is one of the most exciting products GW has released in years.
MaxT wrote: Titanicus to me is one of the most exciting products GW has released in years.
Agree 100%.
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Overread wrote: Twilight were there any hints or pointers on the fantasy realms and the work there? Early days to be sure but be neat if there's any news on that front.
rough size would be one and half times the length of smaug from hobbit and around one and a half time the height of the carmine dragon, width I dunno what to compare it to
I took this pic at the AOS open day, its not the best but you can see the size of it, iirc the mini standing in front was one of the Chaos Slaughter dudes(like the WD freebie) on a 40mm base, the thing is huge imo definitely £300-400
*EDIT: Maybe its not a Slaughter dude but you get the idea how big it is
I can say with confidence the guy in front is a Chaos Dwarf with blunderbuss on 25mm base.
Thanks for identifying the mini in front of the big ass dragon.
That smells a bit like a typical HSM1 Hot Take, so I wouldn't be too bothered by it.
I do wish FW would get back to New Releases and fewer New Unreleases (thanks H.B.M.C.!) though.
Well, i suppose they needed to remove all those upgrade packs and model ranges just to make enough space for the Dragon alone It is a little bit on the huge side.
Whether or not the Dragon will outsell the stuff that has been removed to make enough space for it, will be interesting to see... Not that we'll ever find out...
So what do I have to sacrifice for the human booster to finally release? People? Limbs?
warboss wrote: Is there a permanent stickied thread for Chaos players to complain every time someone/anyone gets models or rules besides them? If not, there should be.
How boring, another rulebook that isn't FoC. And isn't this just a digital copy of the paper book that everyone who wants a digital copy already pirated?
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There is no such thing as a hobby without politics. "Leave politics at the door" is itself a political statement, an endorsement of the status quo and an attempt to silence dissenting voices.
Speaking of how well big stuff sells, I've been told from a reliable source that over 500 Warlords (@£1293 for a minimium fieldable titan thats £646500 in revenue) have been sold based on the certificate numbers. From the certificates I've seen they did indeed seem to start at low numbers rather than an inflated one:
If you want anything 30k related I would buy it sooner rather than later.
Your last point is especially laughable and comical, because not only the 7th ed Valkyrie shown dumber things (like being able to throw the troopers without parachutes out of its hatches, no harm done) - Irbis
If you want anything 30k related I would buy it sooner rather than later.
I don't think things have got that dire yet. They've got piles of new sculpts for everything. And no sign...? I'd love to see something, anything. There's things that were showed off during the weekender that we are still waiting on.
I smell some sort of political shift happening behind the scenes (if that wasn't already obvious)
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Peregrine wrote: How boring, another rulebook that isn't FoC. And isn't this just a digital copy of the paper book that everyone who wants a digital copy already pirated?
The made for iBooks versions are excellent and far better than the basic digital copies. I have been waiting for this version for months. Also some people dont pirate as they believe in supporting game companies (i.e. I also purchased the regular digital version). You know what is boring? listening to people complain about FoC all the time. I am also waiting for that book, but it will come when it does.
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Looky Likey wrote: Speaking of how well big stuff sells, I've been told from a reliable source that over 500 Warlords (@£1293 for a minimium fieldable titan thats £646500 in revenue) have been sold based on the certificate numbers. From the certificates I've seen they did indeed seem to start at low numbers rather than an inflated one:
Spoiler:
Anybody able to back up my source's claim?
I got mine about a month after they were out and have #131. 500 seems in the realm of possibility.
Looky Likey wrote: Speaking of how well big stuff sells, I've been told from a reliable source that over 500 Warlords (@£1293 for a minimium fieldable titan thats £646500 in revenue) have been sold based on the certificate numbers. From the certificates I've seen they did indeed seem to start at low numbers rather than an inflated one:
Spoiler:
Anybody able to back up my source's claim?
I got mine about a month after they were out and have #131. 500 seems in the realm of possibility.
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It is a little bit on the huge side.
