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2021/07/29 09:57:27
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Hi All,
Hope this helps all of you hunting for a cheap alt to Cadian figures now with the new bitz price hike. I've posted a blog article (my very first) about it with more comparisons but wanted to give you guys the juicy parts, so here are a couple of price comparisons between the box sets. I think the Raumjager are an easy win for a horde list for local games and events (obviously not for GW tournys)
Links
Blog with more info: https://gloriousgrunt.wordpress.com/
WA Raumjager: https://wargamesatlantic.com/collections/all/products/raumjager-infantry-box-set
GW Cadians: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-NZ/Astra-Militarum-Cadian-Shock-Troops-2021
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2021/07/29 10:31:44
Subject: Re:Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Dakka Veteran
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They look more similar to Armaggedon Steel Legion guards, but frankly they are perfect as a cheap alternative to GW´s premium monopolistic prices for outdated miniatures.
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2021/07/29 12:02:38
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Fixture of Dakka
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Brutal price comperation. And the space hunters look really nice.
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2021/07/29 12:39:43
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Price doesn't really matter when it's out of stock does it?
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2021/07/29 12:47:00
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Stern Iron Priest with Thrall Bodyguard
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Only in America and even then they'll be restocked next month.
And gw goes out of stock on stuff all the time.
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2021/07/29 12:50:36
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Powerful Pegasus Knight
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The Grognard box is also really good, including over 100 + Heads to customize at the same value as its sister box.
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2021/07/29 13:35:55
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Fixture of Dakka
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Well, for that price/quantity difference, you could afford to:
1) order internationally if you had to.
2) simply wait for them to come back in stock in the USA. I suggest using this wait time to buy/build
/paint some other ( GW) part of the army - tanks, ogryns, etc.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2021/07/29 17:58:22
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2021/07/29 15:04:02
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Hellacious Havoc
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edit: I actually built one and they are "all leg" the scale isn't as bad as it looked on the sprue. disregard.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2021/07/29 15:12:46
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2021/07/29 15:35:34
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Perfect Shot Dark Angels Predator Pilot
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I have some of them, they look cool but I had some difficulties with the positioning of the gun and arms sometimes looking a bit silly. I got myself some of the WW1 Germans for an IG project though, those are way more fun to build! I can generally recommend WGA for the customisability of their kits.
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2021/07/30 01:40:12
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Painlord Titan Princeps of Slaanesh
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I would like to point out that the Raumajager set does not include bases. Therefore the purchaser must supply their own that makes the cost more than shown on your chart.
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2021/07/30 02:58:58
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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The only thing I don't like is that it looks like they have assault rifles. To me that makes me prefer something like Victoria Miniatures or the person who does Valour Korps (name escapes me).
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2021/07/30 06:09:04
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Leo_the_Rat wrote:I would like to point out that the Raumajager set does not include bases. Therefore the purchaser must supply their own that makes the cost more than shown on your chart.
Great point, in the full blog post i mentioned that too, but a lot of us have spare bases lying around and if not you can get them from Amazon, Wish or Ali (50 for around $5USD) so per mini Raumjager are still cheaper Automatically Appended Next Post: BlackoCatto wrote:The Grognard box is also really good, including over 100 + Heads to customize at the same value as its sister box.
Yea that kit is actually even better value when you consider all those extra parts, their special weapons teams are cheaper than the GW alt too, maybe I'll do a full review of them
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2021/07/30 06:11:31
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2021/07/30 10:06:14
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Other options
Same cost as GW - Anvil industries, but incredibly customisable.
https://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/regiments
They were pre covid goign to events with a massive bits box and you could make your own guy. I made a Sikh sniper having a rest and drink whilst sitting on a heavy weapons carriage...
Stargrave. £1 per figure
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=15452
The real fun is when you realise you can mix and match with their other kits.
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=15450
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=15451
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=7731
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=11821
There is also the old Eisenkern Stormtroopers for a more elite set of guys, Scions maybe.
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=15341
Of course you really want some irregulars...
https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/dead-mans-hand---plastic-gunfighters
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2021/07/30 10:32:29
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Battlefield Tourist
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I ended up going for steel legion over the Raumjager for various reasons but we really live in a great time for options in wargaming.
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2021/07/30 11:56:23
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Stern Iron Priest with Thrall Bodyguard
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Yeah and with 3D tech advancing quickly the options will only increase for the gamer.
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2021/07/30 12:05:05
Subject: Re:Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Storm Trooper with Maglight
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I bought their 5 box deal of Raumjagers when it came out 2 years ago. While I can recommend the miniatures if you want to go for an Not!Armageddon theme, they are a bit on the chunky side, though you can kinda explain that awave with them wearing heavy gear. I do kinda wish I had waited a bit longer to get their Grognards instead. From what I have seen, the latter have more special weapons and customization options.
Also I am afraid that the additional Heavy Weapons and officers kit for Raumjagers will never come.
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2021/07/30 19:47:42
Subject: Cheap Imperial Guard Infantry? Raumjager vs Cadian Prices
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Fresh-Faced New User
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You get what you pay for I guess
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