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I've looked on ebay, I don't like the bidding wars and GW and FW are just too expensive. Does anyone know where I can find Imperial ships for a decent price?

 Spartan-Kun wrote:
I've looked on ebay, I don't like the bidding wars and GW and FW are just too expensive. Does anyone know where I can find Imperial ships for a decent price?

GW price IS the 'decent price'. Ebay prices have gone bonkers.

Sad day when someone says GW is the 'decent price'...

Just out of curiosity, what race/ships are you looking for? I've been designing stand-ins on Shapeways and I need to do some market research to see what ships to do next.

 CalgarsPimpHand wrote:
Just out of curiosity, what race/ships are you looking for? I've been designing stand-ins on Shapeways and I need to do some market research to see what ships to do next.

It doesn't matter what ships, as long as they are Imperial Light Cruisers...

GW's prices for BFG were actually pretty decent. $20 for 2 fully customizable plastic Imperial Cruisers. $12 for a pack of 3-4 escorts. $35 for a large metal battleship.


As for the future, you'll either have to rely on recasters, imitators, or stores with large existing stocks. Seriously, a lot of small local game stores, especially older places, have decent amounts of stock just sitting on the shelves or discount bins. Check out comic shops, they sometimes have a small wargames section often with stock that's been there since the 80s.

If you play as Orks, it could make things a little easier on you. Their Rocks and Space Hulks can easily be made with polystyrene, putty, plaster, and spare parts. Even their basic ships can be built from scratch fairly easily. I still have the rulebook and a couple of Ork ships, but I sold all of the chaos and imperial ships that came with the box years ago, which I do regret.