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assault on black reach

SM battleforce and commander.

The box set of Metal Terminators Squad from RT. It had the Terminatior Captain, the Terminator Librarian, a Term Sgt, 3 Terminators with PF and Storm Bolters, 1 Terminator with Assault Cannon and Chainfist, and a Terminator with Heavy Flamer and PF.

Metal Terminator Librarian, if I can remember correctly. The one from 1989. It's older than about half of the gamers on Dakka.

Not my model, but the same model:


Either that or my first models were the plastics from Tyranid Attack, from the early 90's.

DKoK Grenadiers

The only problem with these types of threads is that they make me feel old! And I'm only 30!

Fully half my collection, maybe more, is of sculpts that are 10+ years old. Hell, I actively searched for the 2nd edition rangers for my Eldar, instead of the current ones.

The original Space Marines in metal before 40K had been published.

I also had (and still have) the original plastic Beakies and metals, and the Imperial Army metal and plastic sets from before they were changed to Imperial Guard.

Probably a lot of you guys had not been born at that time.

My brother was given a early eldar ranger, which is why we started playing.

 Kilkrazy wrote:
The original Space Marines in metal before 40K had been published.

I also had (and still have) the original plastic Beakies and metals, and the Imperial Army metal and plastic sets from before they were changed to Imperial Guard.

Probably a lot of you guys had not been born at that time.

Haha, too right. My Ultramarines actually have different tactical squads showcasing every single incarnation of plastic Space marine kit, short of the new one.

I think mine was either an Ironclad Dreadnought or a Terminator squad.

I started with AOBR along with Codex, a Predator and the SM Commander kit.
That's a way to start 40K!

Now, almost 5 years later, i am close to having a completely painted army!

A friend and I split the Dark Vengeance set. I took the Chaos side of it, mwuhahaha!

SM attack bike 2e which I painted blue. The next purchase was Warhammer 5th Ed starter (I took Bretonnia) and 40k didn't get a look-in for a good year or so after that.

Technically, half of AOBR (I wanted the book and templates). However, the loyalist scum were stuffed out of sight to make way for a 10-man Chaos Space Marine squad.

Furibundus dreadnought which is why I want another so much!
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dStdK30XCgw/Tgqh5FDqB9I/AAAAAAAABK8/Re6S9ttbsgA/s1600/epic_space_marine_dreadnought_1.JPG

My very first Warhammer kit ever was a box of Chaos Beastmen, waaaay back in the day.

Wandered in to GW with my aunt as a little kid, spent hours in there mesmerized by the game tables, the models, the enthusiasm of the people inside - got an intro game, and at the end my aunt footed the bill for a box of Chaos Beastmen.

Then I learned about the different game systems and races and lore, and the rest is history.

Slugga Boyz.

I played Orks before I went CSM/Eldar.

AoBR but the first model I bought myself was Vargard Obyron FTW!!!

Tau ethereal with symbols of office. Still got him and he has lead many a victory for the greater good

Dark eldar starter set, which i gave away to focus on nids.

I bought 20 IG Cadians for $10 from someone. First full price was either a chimera or a sentinel. I cant remember.

2nd Edition, Blood Angels box set. Still have them all.

Metal necron lord with warscythe/outstretch arm

I've been trying to remember, there were a few around the same time. I think it was something lead around about 2nd ed era. I think it was a space marine but part of me is thinking genestealers. I was 5-10 years old.
The first one I bought and painted (properly) was a tactical squad about 4th ed.

The Orks in the 2nd ed box set.

Old necron battleforce, so warriors,scarabs and destroyers. Followed by the old half plastic, half metal destroyer lord. First necron model i put together and painted was a necron warrior.

A space marine tactical squad. I often used it as the vanguard in my armies so it's seen a lot of action (and sometimes failed miserably) I think I changed it's chapter twice already.

Eldar Fire Dragon, maybe a free Space Hulk Terminator I got from the store too.

These bad boys along with some random metal RT space marines.

For me was battle of macragge. The first unit was Eldar Dire Avengers