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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/06 22:10:36
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Napoleonics Obsesser
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http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat1490648&prodId=prod1130406
I don't get it. Is this a hint that we're getting our plastic kit finally? Or is it a mistake on GW's part? It's in the FA section as well...
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/06 22:14:43
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Renegade Inquisitor de Marche
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'Cos it's really really old?
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Dakka Bingo! By Ouze
"You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
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Watch for Gerry. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/06 22:16:38
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Servoarm Flailing Magos
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It's in their because some body put it there.
I'm guessing it shouldn't be there because you dislike it.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2010/12/06 22:16:57
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/06 22:17:02
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Napoleonics Obsesser
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It's not really that old. I believe the new raptors came out with the 3.5 dex, which was 2004, me thinks.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/06 22:18:10
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Renegade Inquisitor de Marche
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Yeah that's over a third of my life. That's pretty old to me.
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Dakka Bingo! By Ouze
"You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/06 22:18:15
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Napoleonics Obsesser
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VikingScott wrote:It's in their because some body put it there.
I'm guessing it shouldn't be there because you dislike it.
I didn't say I dislike it  It's a nice model.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/06 23:12:34
Subject: Re:Why is this model a collector's item?
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Homicidal Veteran Blood Angel Assault Marine
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... Because GW has a warehouse full of them collecting dust?
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For the Emperor! Kill Maim Burn!... I mean purge the unclean! |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 00:00:23
Subject: Re:Why is this model a collector's item?
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Courageous Silver Helm
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Brotherjulian wrote:... Because GW has a warehouse full of them collecting dust?
This would be my guess. There are some pretty random things in the collector's section at the moment, and I'm pretty sure it's because GW wants to shift old stock that people don't want. It's sad, but adding the word 'collector's' to anything makes some people suddenly jump up and foam at the mouth for it.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 00:25:50
Subject: Re:Why is this model a collector's item?
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Thrall Wizard of Tzeentch
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Its actually been that way for awhile.
I always took it for someone not putting things where it should be on there site.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 09:47:16
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Lord of the Fleet
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purplefood wrote:Yeah that's over a third of my life. That's pretty old to me.
It's not that old for the collectors range though.
For example, these guys have been around longer than you: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat1490654&prodId=prod1140240
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 09:50:29
Subject: Re:Why is this model a collector's item?
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Morally-Flexible Malleus Hearing Whispers
Well I kind of moved near Toronto, actually.
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Brotherjulian wrote:... Because GW has a warehouse full of them collecting dust?
x2
If they make a model that isn't that hot or doesn't fit it becomes a "collector's". Don't ask me to explain Gamesday Space Wolf Priest which of course was an awesome model.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 10:20:07
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Jovial Plaguebearer of Nurgle
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Somewhat less blatant than the Christmas gift suggestions page though.
"Why not buy 2, or 3, or even 4!!"
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 10:45:58
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Furious Raptor
Central illinois, about an hour from the capital
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The Armour through the ages is a very tempting thing to buy!
Convert it a little to make it look chaos-ish and I'd be good to go!
And as for why it's in the collectors, dunno.
I think that it's due to the fact that CSM Raptors suck compared to anything jumppack SM have.
All they are is a normal marine that moves further in the movement phase. So GW probably didn't sell alot and are probably putting them there to try to sell more.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 11:11:45
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Do they sell that model in stores? If not, then it's there because it's the only place you can get it.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 13:54:37
Subject: Re:Why is this model a collector's item?
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Chalice-Wielding Sanguinary High Priest
Arlington TX, but want to be back in Seattle WA
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because GW deemed it so.
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4250 points of Blood Angels goodness, sweet and silky W12-L6-D4
1000 points of Teil-Shan (my own scheme) Eldar Craftworld in progress
800 points of unassembled Urban themed Imperial Guard
650 points of my do-it-yourself Tempest Guard
675 points of Commoraghs finest!
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Lord Helmet - "I bet she gives great helmet."
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 15:10:03
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Stalwart Space Marine
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How dare you question GW! :p
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Raven Guard ~1,500pts WIP |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 21:10:08
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Napoleonics Obsesser
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I guess that makes sense...Even though this is really the only raptor model people want
I just convert assault marines to make raptors. No way I can spend 75$ on a single FA choice
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 22:28:05
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Renegade Inquisitor de Marche
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I don't know why but that's actually kinda depressing
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2010/12/07 22:28:18
Dakka Bingo! By Ouze
"You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 22:43:07
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Napoleonics Obsesser
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Interestingly, the chaos dreadnought is NOT a collector's item, despite being almost 16 years old
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440208a&prodId=prod1090270
Neither is the furioso dreadnought. I'm starting to think 'collector's' means absolutely nothing
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/07 22:44:56
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Renegade Inquisitor de Marche
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Maybe it just means hard to get?
Most of the models in that range are hard to get and afaik only availible by order.
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Dakka Bingo! By Ouze
"You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/08 01:25:28
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Furious Raptor
Central illinois, about an hour from the capital
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purplefood wrote:Maybe it just means hard to get?
Most of the models in that range are hard to get and afaik only availible by order.
Coulda swore that model came with the Raptor Box, but meh, don't feel like checking my case to see if it did or not.
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starhawks1 wrote:the tau are asian. that explains everything |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/08 01:39:39
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Fixture of Dakka
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Samus_aran115 wrote:Interestingly, the chaos dreadnought is NOT a collector's item, despite being almost 16 years old
Eldar Jetbikes have been using the same model since about a year after 2nd edition came out.
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"'players must agree how they are going to select their armies, and if any restrictions apply to the number and type of models they can use."
This is an actual rule in the actual rulebook. Quit whining about how you can imagine someone's army touching you in a bad place and play by the actual rules.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/12/08 07:55:50
Subject: Why is this model a collector's item?
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Executing Exarch
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H.B.M.C. wrote:Do they sell that model in stores? If not, then it's there because it's the only place you can get it.
Nah. GW actually has quite a few models that are only available via their website, but aren't listed in the Collectors section. The group of Tomb Guard that I picked up a while back is a prime example. The Tomb Guard aren't available in stores (curiously, GW made them that way just as they changed the packaging from 3 per blister to 5 per box), but the only Tomb Kings models listed in the Collectors section are the Lich Priest from the Casket box, and Settra without his chariot.
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