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derek wrote:Kind of weird prices on the single figures. They still have the 3 pack of Witch Hunter Henchman which includes that Crusader sculpt available for $19.75. But then the individual figs are $10 each. Oh well, doesn't surprise me.

I'm not disappointed that they're re-releasing the Limited Edition Inquisitor, I picked one up back during the original sale and swapped his fist for the sword from the other sculpt. What I'd like is some of the other Henchman packs brought back, like the Acolyte, Mystic, Heirophant. Or the rest of the Henchman released individually as well.

I think their twisted reasoning is because the singles that are available were previously only available through the Inquisitor+Retinue boxed set for the Witchhunter.

Kanluwen wrote:

derek wrote:Kind of weird prices on the single figures. They still have the 3 pack of Witch Hunter Henchman which includes that Crusader sculpt available for $19.75. But then the individual figs are $10 each. Oh well, doesn't surprise me.

I'm not disappointed that they're re-releasing the Limited Edition Inquisitor, I picked one up back during the original sale and swapped his fist for the sword from the other sculpt. What I'd like is some of the other Henchman packs brought back, like the Acolyte, Mystic, Heirophant. Or the rest of the Henchman released individually as well.

I think their twisted reasoning is because the singles that are available were previously only available through the Inquisitor+Retinue boxed set for the Witchhunter.

Oh, I was talking about the prices for the ones that were always available as a blister. I don't have a problem with them splitting out the boxes, I wish they'd do it for every box of metal figs they make, even with a $10 price tag.

So Stoked about this! I was always bummed I missed out on this guy! Thanks GW!

BrassScorpion wrote: people who buy it often do so with the expectation that they'll have something special years down the road that they can ask a $100.00 starting bid for on ebay

Fixed that for you.

I think this far less about the mini being "special" and alot more about making a buck.

CT GAMER wrote:I think this far less about the mini being "special" and alot more about making a buck.

Again, that would depend on the individual.

For a lot of collectors, it's awesome to know you have something that's worth a lot, even if you have no intention of ever selling it.

insaniak wrote:For a lot of collectors, it's awesome to know you have something that's worth a lot, even if you have no intention of ever selling it.

I'm the type of collector that will make sure it either sits mint or is painted to such a high standard that it becomes a center-piece for an army... Lorr was one of those that was going to sit mint... but now I may just buy the new one and do conversions... My Epheral Stern and Silas Hand, on the other hand (sic)... I'm wrestling with myself wanting make Stern a center-piece but I hate breaking that set up to do it.

As you said: just depends on the collector. Some would hate that I might even paint the mini, some hate if the mini sits neglected, and others hate if a single bit of dust mars the blister in any form.

Just makes me wonder if they're going to do it to others, too.

Revarien wrote:Just makes me wonder if they're going to do it to others, too.

Well, this isn't the first time... so chances are it won't be the last.


Aside from the 'Limited' models that just wind up being sold for multiple events, the Army Box Black Templars Marshall (that was highly ought after as a limited edition) was eventually brought to standard release in a blister alongside the regular Marine Captain. The 'At Ease' Cadians were sold through the GW website for about a year. The female Commissar, originally a Games Day US piece, was sold through the GW US website for some time. And both the Black Templars Marshall and the original Emperor's Champion were in the Heroes box, which was theoretically a limited release but given the sales might as well have been general release.

Gideon Lorr was sold alongside an Elven hero back then, whom was also a limited release for the occasion, but has since also returned as a regular addition to the range:

In general, I'm thrilled by this change. Back when they were actually releasing these, I never got around to sticking my thumb out to get them. I regretted it quite a bit.

Now I only need to hope they release the limited edition banner bearers from the army boxes...

I'm sorry, I couldn't hear the discussion over the sound of my wallet emptying....

ghosty wrote:In general, I'm thrilled by this change. Back when they were actually releasing these, I never got around to sticking my thumb out to get them. I regretted it quite a bit.

Now I only need to hope they release the limited edition banner bearers from the army boxes...

That would be awesome, yeah!

insaniak wrote:Aside from the 'Limited' models that just wind up being sold for multiple events, the Army Box Black Templars Marshall (that was highly ought after as a limited edition) was eventually brought to standard release in a blister alongside the regular Marine Captain. The 'At Ease' Cadians were sold through the GW website for about a year. The female Commissar, originally a Games Day US piece, was sold through the GW US website for some time. And both the Black Templars Marshall and the original Emperor's Champion were in the Heroes box, which was theoretically a limited release but given the sales might as well have been general release.

To switch systems for a minute, there's also the Bilbo Baggins that was produced as a launch day figure for the Fellowship of the Ring game, and Grima Wormtongue they did for the Two Towers game. They'd both gone on at least Direct Only release by the time Return of the King came around.

To date, they're still the only two LOTR figures I've bought - and I've still got 2 Gideon Lorr's in their blisters. Looks like one might have to come out now.

ColdSadHungry wrote:Lol, now they're selling the Grey Knight brother captain as a lone figure for 12.30! He used to come as standard with the 5 man termie squad which was how much? £25 I think. Pardon me but I think that is a rip off! Just because he's basically available as a HQ and a pretty good one (has the grand strategy) they've whacked the price up.

£35 actually, at least is was when I got it. I'm going to use my model for him as a grandmaster anyway, as it is a nice model.

Jadenim wrote:I'm sorry, I couldn't hear the discussion over the sound of my wallet emptying....

Mine's almost empty already...

But I do like the fact that you now don't have to buy Coteaz with his three useless familiars. The only thing they were good for was cheaply making up the numbers you needed for his retinue. And now familiars have been scrapped anyway I think. Might treat my cherrub as a daemonhost or something.

Makenshi wrote:

*hugs his limited edition chaos sorcerer*

Not my mini but I needed a picture

If anything they should release the female commissar from Gamesday 1998 or whenever it was. That figure is one of the most expensive and hard ones to get out there.

Comment removed. Let's leave that sort of thing for the primary school playground, hmm?

What would also be cool is releasing the special characters that came in the large battle boxes awhile back. I know I'm sad I missed out on being able to get the Necron Lord from the Necron one, and I'm sure there are others who also missed out on whatever their respective armies had.

MadCowCrazy wrote:If anything they should release the female commissar from Gamesday 1998 or whenever it was. That figure is one of the most expensive and hard ones to get out there.

That model was poorly designed and ugly. It would be like re-releasing the Inquisitor Meltface that came with Ephrael Stern. A waste of resources better spent on just redesigning the said models. Or re-releasing better models, like the various Army Box Standard Bearers they have put out over the years.

How about a femme hangman (hangwoman?) looking like this:



Granted, this one is for a kilt-clad regiment of drunk gingers, but still a good example.

fake edit.

Hello female commissar, you look great:



Those would be a whole lot better than the old Commissar "whoops my boobs are popping out" Price.

One thing that's always bothered me about Commissars...

Why are they not clearly wearing armor?

I mean really. You just know someone's going to take a shot at you, so you don't wear armor?

Kanluwen wrote:One thing that's always bothered me about Commissars...

Why are they not clearly wearing armor?

I mean really. You just know someone's going to take a shot at you, so you don't wear armor?

They ARE wearing armor. They're wearing that bullet proof cloth stuff that rich people buy suits made of, duh!

They probably have shield generators in their hats or something. Seems like a 40k Universe-style solution.

No, give them Aquila gorgets, which is not only a handy small refractor field, but also a nice throwback to the much hated German police units of WWII.

If you want a female Commissar, Katya is my favourite:

http://www.artizandesigns.com/prod.php?prod=1234

Kanluwen wrote:One thing that's always bothered me about Commissars...

Why are they not clearly wearing armor?

I mean really. You just know someone's going to take a shot at you, so you don't wear armor?

That last is pretty much exactly why they don't wear armour. Their faith in the Emperor is their armour.

Used to have fun with that with a Guard player that I played against regularly for a few years. He made a habit of standing his Commissar out in the open... and I could never kill the little blighter. Shots would miss, or fail to wound... assault units would not make it, or miraculously fail to tell the handle of their swords from the pointy bit. I think in more than a dozen games, I might have killed him once.


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MadCowCrazy wrote:If anything they should release the female commissar from Gamesday 1998 or whenever it was. That figure is one of the most expensive and hard ones to get out there.

That model was poorly designed and ugly.

It's not that bad painted up.

It is overpriced, though. Or at least it was... Largely due to people not actually looking around before bidding on 'Limited' models. At one point, it was selling for $70 to $80 a pop on eBay... while being available (for a heck of a lot less) directly through the GW US website.

insaniak wrote:For a lot of collectors, it's awesome to know you have something that's worth a lot, even if you have no intention of ever selling it.

*raises hand* Right here!

I seem to accumulate the limited models, without even trying. Even ones that were limited originally, but available as general release, later on, or ones that had a set time when they were available.

I have no plans on selling them. I don't care how much money they're worth. What I do like is having something that's rare. It adds a level of mystique to the model. It's fun. Lorr on general release sort of takes away from that IMO.

I'm liking Lorr...I think I'll use him for my Inquisitor.

H.B.M.C. wrote:

insaniak wrote:For a lot of collectors, it's awesome to know you have something that's worth a lot, even if you have no intention of ever selling it.

*raises hand* Right here!

I seem to accumulate the limited models, without even trying. Even ones that were limited originally, but available as general release, later on, or ones that had a set time when they were available.

I have no plans on selling them. I don't care how much money they're worth. What I do like is having something that's rare. It adds a level of mystique to the model. It's fun. Lorr on general release sort of takes away from that IMO.

I've got a few dozen of the Cadians 'At Ease' that I wouldn't sell for any amount of money.

Why?

Because they make a fantastic way to test color schemes

Lorr on general release, however, isn't really that bad.

He wasn't a Games Day model, he wasn't an army box model--he was one that they screwed the pooch on and released late as an event model.

On a side note, I've wanted that Army Box Lictor forever.

I looked for so long to get the Dark Angels Chaptermaster with the combi-plasma--it ended up costing damned near $40 to get off eBay.

Totally worth it though. Such a great model, positively oozing character.

Kanluwen wrote:I looked for so long to get the Dark Angels Chaptermaster with the combi-plasma--it ended up costing damned near $40 to get off eBay.

Totally worth it though. Such a great model, positively oozing character.

He really is. Was going to get the box anyway, he was just an awesome bonus.

I miss those boxes.