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 Ghaz wrote:

 Coldhatred wrote:

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
For how limited the range was, and how long it's taking to fulfill (2 weeks now), "M2O" likely really is M2O.

As a limited deal, the opportunity cost is pretty limited - it's one guy running a machine that would otherwise sit idle. It's not like they're losing pops on any of their plastic production equipment by firing up the spin caster for another go...

You may very well be right. I'm actually surprised they still have the spin caster, as one would think they would try and liquidate it to free of assets on the financials.

You do realize they still have metal models available in the online store?

Of course I do, but I can tell you that those metals don't sell like crazy, so I would assume their stock would last for quite some time and then they would be removed.

 Coldhatred wrote:

 Ghaz wrote:

 Coldhatred wrote:

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
For how limited the range was, and how long it's taking to fulfill (2 weeks now), "M2O" likely really is M2O.

As a limited deal, the opportunity cost is pretty limited - it's one guy running a machine that would otherwise sit idle. It's not like they're losing pops on any of their plastic production equipment by firing up the spin caster for another go...

You may very well be right. I'm actually surprised they still have the spin caster, as one would think they would try and liquidate it to free of assets on the financials.

You do realize they still have metal models available in the online store?

Of course I do, but I can tell you that those metals don't sell like crazy, so I would assume their stock would last for quite some time and then they would be removed.

They also use the same machines for Finecast - they said one of the cheif reasons they chose the material was because they could use their metal spin casters.

Even then, spin casters are cheap compared to HIPS machines. One man garage operations can operate and maintain them, so keeping a spin caster or two operation isn't going to do much for their financials in any case.

Is made to order partially an excuse to give their metal machines a running every few weeks to stop them seizing up?

I bet it is cheaper to pump out a few minis now and again then leave them inoperative for too long!

Old Chaos Dwarf Characters (FW doesn't have one for a fighty-lord) and some old Chaos Dwarf Bullcentaurs (I want them for BB).

My hobby skills suck so bad, I'm afraid to cut up my beautiful FW chaos dwarfs for conversions.

On ebay the old Chorfs are very expensive.

I plan to play at GW, so using other companies models isn't really an option.

nareik wrote:
Is made to order partially an excuse to give their metal machines a running every few weeks to stop them seizing up?

I bet it is cheaper to pump out a few minis now and again then leave them inoperative for too long!

As mentioned they're probably using the same machines with the Finecast Molds.

Or is finecast dead?

I know they're not using the word anymore and saying resin. Is it real resin or Finecast?

Finecast was often refered to as Finecrap, so I can see why GW would start calling it resin, even if it was still Finecrap.

40k:
Old ork dred
Old ork shokk attak gun
Old predator

54mm:
Adeptus Arbites Judge
Inquisitor Eisenhorn
Battle Brother Artemis
Techpriest Tezla
Special Security Enforcer Barbaretta
Eversor Assassin
Callidus Assassin
Vindicare Assassin
Purestrain Genestealer

 Coldhatred wrote:

 Ghaz wrote:

 Coldhatred wrote:

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
For how limited the range was, and how long it's taking to fulfill (2 weeks now), "M2O" likely really is M2O.

As a limited deal, the opportunity cost is pretty limited - it's one guy running a machine that would otherwise sit idle. It's not like they're losing pops on any of their plastic production equipment by firing up the spin caster for another go...

You may very well be right. I'm actually surprised they still have the spin caster, as one would think they would try and liquidate it to free of assets on the financials.

You do realize they still have metal models available in the online store?

Of course I do, but I can tell you that those metals don't sell like crazy, so I would assume their stock would last for quite some time and then they would be removed.

It doesn't matter how many they sell, they still need a spin caster in order to produce them as well as the Finecast models. Nor are they models that have sat untouched in the pick bins for a decade or more. If a product sat that long untouched, it would have been scrapped and the metal reused for something that did sell.

The old Kaskrins and the original Jet-Bike Destroyers for my 'Crons...

I wouldn't object to the old Eternal Warrior line making an appearance.

FireSkullz2 wrote:
The old Kaskrins

You missed that GW just re-released the Kasrkin on as M2O on Oct 15, and then extended the order period for Kasrkin? Oops.

 -Loki- wrote:

 Coldhatred wrote:

 Ghaz wrote:

 Coldhatred wrote:

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
For how limited the range was, and how long it's taking to fulfill (2 weeks now), "M2O" likely really is M2O.

As a limited deal, the opportunity cost is pretty limited - it's one guy running a machine that would otherwise sit idle. It's not like they're losing pops on any of their plastic production equipment by firing up the spin caster for another go...

You may very well be right. I'm actually surprised they still have the spin caster, as one would think they would try and liquidate it to free of assets on the financials.

You do realize they still have metal models available in the online store?

Of course I do, but I can tell you that those metals don't sell like crazy, so I would assume their stock would last for quite some time and then they would be removed.

They also use the same machines for Finecast - they said one of the cheif reasons they chose the material was because they could use their metal spin casters.

Even then, spin casters are cheap compared to HIPS machines. One man garage operations can operate and maintain them, so keeping a spin caster or two operation isn't going to do much for their financials in any case.

That, I honestly didn't know. I thought Spin Casting equipment was much more of an investment in capital. Thanks for educating me!

On the scale of an individual working out of his garage, moving up from hand pours, the purchase of a spin caster is a significant investment in capital.

On the scale of a multi-million dollar corporation? Not so much.

I can't think of any 40k models that I'd want.. most of the old metal models aren't worth the pewter it takes to produce them.

It depends on the model.

For man-sized models that were designed and sculpted as a single piece, or two, the metal models have superior anatomy, integrity and flow. They are rightly superior to the parts with individual legs, torso, head and arms.

For vehicles, such as the old SM Landspeeder and various walkers, not so much. Those are better in plastic.

Basically anything on this page, along with any of the other Necromunda models they see fit to bring back.

http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/Confrontation/Necromunda_-_Unreleased

~iPaint

 Coldhatred wrote:

 -Loki- wrote:

 Coldhatred wrote:

 Ghaz wrote:

 Coldhatred wrote:

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
For how limited the range was, and how long it's taking to fulfill (2 weeks now), "M2O" likely really is M2O.

As a limited deal, the opportunity cost is pretty limited - it's one guy running a machine that would otherwise sit idle. It's not like they're losing pops on any of their plastic production equipment by firing up the spin caster for another go...

You may very well be right. I'm actually surprised they still have the spin caster, as one would think they would try and liquidate it to free of assets on the financials.

You do realize they still have metal models available in the online store?

Of course I do, but I can tell you that those metals don't sell like crazy, so I would assume their stock would last for quite some time and then they would be removed.

They also use the same machines for Finecast - they said one of the cheif reasons they chose the material was because they could use their metal spin casters.

Even then, spin casters are cheap compared to HIPS machines. One man garage operations can operate and maintain them, so keeping a spin caster or two operation isn't going to do much for their financials in any case.

That, I honestly didn't know. I thought Spin Casting equipment was much more of an investment in capital. Thanks for educating me!

When I considered getting a spin caster for myself, it was in the $5,000 dollar range. A bit much for a hobby, but a small investment for a company.

Squats!

 Invicta wrote:
Squats!

Weebles! Eggs with legs!

As "joke" armies go, it's hard to beat Squats on their little kid Big Wheel Trikes!

If they put the Squat Exo-Armour up, I think I'd pick up a unit of them.

Orion and his hounds. Just 'cos he's the only Wood Elf unit I never got around to purchasing, and I've kind of regretted it since he was discontinued.

-Ben

So... Diazettes! Should I get another set?

Or wait for the metal Horrors to come out later?

Decisions, decisions!

Would be good for some of the really hard to find LOTR models to get a go.

Things like Feral Uruk Hai, Morgul Stalkers and Dol Amroth foot knights

Wouldn't mind seeing short runs of old Warmaster armies or Mordheim or BFG or Epic or Inquisitor or even Gorkamorka models!

Is there any news on Made to Order since they asked for Chaos/Marines?

I wonder if this may be more irregular than we expected or even stillborn.

Not sure about officially, but the last talk I heard was that wave 2 would be going up this weekend.

Old school metal Nagash, Orion and Ariel. I am not even joking.

The Daemonettes i also wished for so i am happy about that!

Adeptus arbites would be awesome too.

Arbites - Good call!