| Author |
Message |
 |
|
|
|
|
Advert
|
Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you:
- No adverts like this in the forums anymore.
- Times and dates in your local timezone.
- Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance.
- Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely.
- Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net.
If you are already a member then feel free to login now. |
|
 |
2012/02/03 02:33:18
Subject: Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Wing Commander
Firehawk 1st Armored Regimental Headquarters
|
called No-arms Abbadon, I overheard some people talking about him at my local GW last time I was there, and they called him "No-arms Abbadon". Now I know there is many jokes out there about how "Bad" he is because he is currently on his 13th Black Crusade... But I don't get this joke.
Sorry for the dumb question, was just nagging at me 
|
"The Imperium is nothing if not willing to go to any lengths necessary. So the Trekkies are zipping around at warp speed taking small chucks out of an nigh-on infinite amount of ships, with the Imperium being unable to strike back. feth it, says central command, and detonates every vortex warhead in the fleet, plunging the entire sector into the Warp. Enjoy tentacle-rape, Kirk, we know Sulu will." -Terminus
"This great fortress was a gift to the Blood Ravens from the legendary Imperial Fists. When asked about it Chapter Master Pugh was reported to say: "THEY TOOK WHAT!?""  |
|
|
 |
|
2012/02/03 02:47:08
Subject: Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Heroic Senior Officer
|
Long story short, his model used to have a problem where his arms would fall off fairly easily. Then it just got out of hand from there and there was all sorts of fanfic and memes about how he had no arms.
|
'I've played Guard for years, and the best piece of advice is to always utilize the Guard's best special rule: "we roll more dice than you" ' - stormleader
"Sector Imperialis: 25mm and 40mm Round Bases (40+20) 26€ (Including 32 skulls for basing) " GW design philosophy in a nutshell  |
|
|
|
|
2012/02/03 17:11:45
Subject: Re:Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Krazed Killa Kan
|
|
 Fang, son of Great Fang, the traitor we seek, The laws of the brethren say this: That only the king sees the crown of the gods, And he, the usurper, must die.
Mother earth is pregnant for the third time, for y'all have knocked her up. I have tasted the maggots in the mind of the universe, but I was not offended. For I knew I had to rise above it all, or drown in my own gak. |
|
|
|
|
2012/02/03 18:58:24
Subject: Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Shas'o Commanding the Hunter Kadre
|
Some people can't keep his arms on. That's why.
I really wish people knew how to put together metal models... I've got an abby that I've only used superglue on, holds together like a charm, still hits self in face with sword though.
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/03 19:09:40
Subject: Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Napoleonics Obsesser
|
MrMoustaffa wrote:Long story short, his model used to have a problem where his arms would fall off fairly easily. Then it just got out of hand from there and there was all sorts of fanfic and memes about how he had no arms.
Wow, must be some old guys in OPs flgs. Never heard that one before.
Pretty hilarious though. Automatically Appended Next Post: juraigamer wrote:Some people can't keep his arms on. That's why.
I really wish people knew how to put together metal models... I've got an abby that I've only used superglue on, holds together like a charm, still hits self in face with sword though.
I painted that one, I think!
|
|
This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2012/02/03 19:10:44
If only ZUN!bar were here... |
|
|
|
|
2012/02/03 22:15:04
Subject: Re:Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Regular Dakkanaut
|
Not sure about his arms but when I got him again in fine cast his  sword snapped off the first time my wife took him off to her local gaming club. Ordered him again last week as of the fact.
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/03 23:33:05
Subject: Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Decrepit Dakkanaut
|
lost his sword... so he's a different type of "no arms" now 
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/03 23:49:53
Subject: Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Regular Dakkanaut
|
Yeah, the top half of it just like snapped off so I had to rut it with a craft knife and clippers. Its not so much a sword now as a trowel XD
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/04 00:04:01
Subject: Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Shas'o Commanding the Hunter Kadre
|
Samus_aran115 wrote:
Automatically Appended Next Post:
juraigamer wrote:Some people can't keep his arms on. That's why.
I really wish people knew how to put together metal models... I've got an abby that I've only used superglue on, holds together like a charm, still hits self in face with sword though.
I painted that one, I think!
You did and well.
That abby has survived being in the mail twice, being dropped at least 3 times. No broken arms.
He's just slightly scored and glued with loctite supergule gel. No pinning, no special glue.
Arms still intact.
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/04 00:54:22
Subject: Re:Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Longtime Dakkanaut
|
anyone else dislike the model?
he looks overly bulky and static to me.
mephiston is another bad one.
for such amazingly badass characters the models really fall short IMO. hope they update those soon.
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/04 01:06:50
Subject: Re:Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Paladin of the Wall
|
Sucks that his sword broke. At least you can claim he can't injure himself with the daemon weapon anymore 
Also, removing his arms could only have been the work of a tactic---CREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
|
From 3++
"Because your captain is smarter than Belial and all templar commanders ever, he doesn't discard his iron halo when you dress him up as a terminator. Remember this." |
|
|
|
|
2012/02/05 20:45:26
Subject: Re:Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Trazyn's Museum Curator
|
kb305 wrote:anyone else dislike the model?
he looks overly bulky and static to me.
mephiston is another bad one.
for such amazingly badass characters the models really fall short IMO. hope they update those soon.
Well, they are both pretty old.
Mephy and Abby are both, what, from 3rd ed?
|
What I have
 ~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/05 21:16:19
Subject: Re:Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Lone Wolf Sentinel Pilot
Southampton, Hampshire, England, British Isles, Europe, Earth, Sol, Sector 001
|
CthuluIsSpy wrote:kb305 wrote:anyone else dislike the model?
he looks overly bulky and static to me.
mephiston is another bad one.
for such amazingly badass characters the models really fall short IMO. hope they update those soon.
Well, they are both pretty old.
Mephy and Abby are both, what, from 3rd ed?
2nd in fact.
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/05 21:29:16
Subject: Re:Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Trazyn's Museum Curator
|
Ribon Fox wrote:CthuluIsSpy wrote:kb305 wrote:anyone else dislike the model?
he looks overly bulky and static to me.
mephiston is another bad one.
for such amazingly badass characters the models really fall short IMO. hope they update those soon.
Well, they are both pretty old.
Mephy and Abby are both, what, from 3rd ed?
2nd in fact.
Oh really? Damn, that's pretty damn old. They definitely need an update.
|
What I have
~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/05 22:06:08
Subject: Re:Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Oberleutnant
Germany
|
CthuluIsSpy wrote:Ribon Fox wrote:CthuluIsSpy wrote:kb305 wrote:anyone else dislike the model?
he looks overly bulky and static to me.
mephiston is another bad one.
for such amazingly badass characters the models really fall short IMO. hope they update those soon.
Well, they are both pretty old.
Mephy and Abby are both, what, from 3rd ed?
2nd in fact.
Oh really? Damn, that's pretty damn old. They definitely need an update.
Something needs an update when it is not good anymore, not just because its old.
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012/02/05 22:34:20
Subject: Why is Abbadon...
|
|
Napoleonics Obsesser
|
Mephiston is a new model, people..... He came out with the newest BA codex, IIRC
Oh wait... No he's not. He was just re-released with the codex last year, Never mind
|
|
This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2012/02/05 22:41:24
If only ZUN!bar were here... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Desert Hunters of Vior'la 
The Purge 
Iron Hands 
Adepts of Pestilence 
Tallaran Desert Raiders 
Grey Knight Teleport Assault Force
