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2013/02/02 07:29:01
Subject: Attacknid robot tank
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Robotics/Combat-Creature-RC-Attacknid(0100083)?cm_mmc=Google-_-ProductListingAds-_-NA-_-Combat%20Creature%20R/C%20Attacknid&gclid=CKKSkv6Kl7UCFW3MtAodkE8AGA
I saw this mentioned in The Metro yesterday and while £69.99 seemed a bit pricey, £49.99 at Toys'R'Us brings it into the price range of GW kits.
The review seemed to say that the robot would walk around by itself, looking for enemy robots to attack. I thought that was an interesting idea for the busy modern child, who doesn't have enough time to play with toys because he is busy playing videogames. However I may have misunderstood that bit.
The toy might be incorporated into SF games by blinging it up with bitz and a new paint job. It could even be used in an SF version of "Little Wars". The shooting discs ought to be all right for firing at model soldiers as they are soft.
Does anyone have one? It would be good to hear a practical view on the machine.
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2013/02/02 08:30:46
Subject: Attacknid robot tank
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Veteran Inquisitorial Tyranid Xenokiller
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Reminds me of:
http://chapterhousestudios.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=132&product_id=201
But far far cheaper. Wonder what the dimensions are.'
Edit: Looked it up, the chapterhouse model sits 11.8" high, where as the attacknid sits only 10" high, close enough with the extra bulk imo.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/02/02 08:36:31
Inquisitor Jex wrote:Yeah, telling people how this and that is 'garbage' and they should just throw their minis into the trash as they're not as efficient as XYZ.
 Peregrine wrote:So the solution is to lie and pretend that certain options are effective so people will feel better?
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2013/02/02 09:03:51
Subject: Attacknid robot tank
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Stinky Spore
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I know modlezone had them on sale for about that price before Christmas for about that price, chance they still do.
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2013/02/02 09:23:13
Subject: Attacknid robot tank
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Using Inks and Washes
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To me, it looks rather Necron. Triarch stalker, maybe? Make sure the discs are out so it can't actually fire, paint it up, and in your movement phase, just say it can move X inches, and then control it to do so!
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2013/02/02 10:02:27
Subject: Attacknid robot tank
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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Yes, certainly for 40K, yet the "spider tank" look predates Necrons having been used in Thunderbirds.
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2013/02/02 10:24:04
Subject: Attacknid robot tank
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[SWAP SHOP MOD]
Killer Klaivex
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Was exactly my thought. Now I know where to look if I ever want a Tau walker.
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2013/02/02 10:54:23
Subject: Attacknid robot tank
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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Here we are...
http://www.modelzone.co.uk/wow-stuff-combat-creatures-attacknid.html
Currently only £40 at Model Zone. I probably shouldn't but I think I might buy one.
Cue discussion about the comparative price of GW models.
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