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2013/06/14 02:57:06
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Waaagh! Warbiker
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There's also the fact that they're (at least on Dire Avenger armor) mostly not gems. The "lumps" are electronics.
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The Seraphs of Thunder: a homebrew, almost entirely converted successor Deathwing. And also some Orks. And whatever else I have lying around. |
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2013/06/14 03:06:53
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Powerful Orc Big'Un
Somewhere in the steamy jungles of the south...
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 Aerethan wrote:Did you ever stop to think that it's intentional? How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
^This!^ I think someone's a little jealous... ~Tim?
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2013/06/14 03:48:41
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Stern Iron Priest with Thrall Bodyguard
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not to hate on the guy, but i don't like his style at all...
it's just personal taste...
i've been following his work for two years now, and it just doesn't do anything for me...
he seems to be a really cool dude, judging from his videos, though...
different strokes for different folks...
cheers
jah
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Paint like ya got a pair!
Available for commissions.
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2013/06/14 11:12:22
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Lady of the Lake
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Yes actually I did.
All over it looks like a pretty quick perhaps rushed job in order to try to ride the wave of the knight's release.
Aerethan wrote:How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
This is also one of the stupidest fallacies one can fall into. Quite frankly I'm disappointed now, especially after seeing how good your posts have been in the past. My skill itself has nothing to do with it, otherwise my opinion on it would be biased, no? Instead I seem to be the only one trying to stay objective. People bringing up who painted it and what awards he has won, is that how art is judged now? Not how it looks, by who painted it? I'm sure they didn't care he had already won a gold demon when he won a second. I really couldn't care less about who painted it; it was completely irrelevant to how it was painted and presented. You know, that thing I was discussing that's apparently "hating on the painter" now.
I'm clearly wasting my time here. 
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2013/06/14 15:11:55
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Excellent Exalted Champion of Chaos
Lake Forest, California, South Orange County
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Yes actually I did.
All over it looks like a pretty quick perhaps rushed job in order to try to ride the wave of the knight's release.
Aerethan wrote:How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
This is also one of the stupidest fallacies one can fall into. Quite frankly I'm disappointed now, especially after seeing how good your posts have been in the past. My skill itself has nothing to do with it, otherwise my opinion on it would be biased, no? Instead I seem to be the only one trying to stay objective. People bringing up who painted it and what awards he has won, is that how art is judged now? Not how it looks, by who painted it? I'm sure they didn't care he had already won a gold demon when he won a second. I really couldn't care less about who painted it; it was completely irrelevant to how it was painted and presented. You know, that thing I was discussing that's apparently "hating on the painter" now.
I'm clearly wasting my time here.
I never mentioned who painted it, as frankly that doesn't mean crap.
And I never actually said you couldn't do it, I was making a generalization.
I agree that it's meh. It doesn't do anything for me, especially compared to the green one. But one thing I've seen on my years on the forum and in the hobby, is that so many people are harsh critics of work that they can't even equal, myself included from time to time(though I admit if it's something I don't like but can't do myself).
I cannot personally airbrush as well as that blue model. I don't think that paint job is a 10, but I'd give it a solid 7. I don't think it was half assed at all. And who cares if he's riding the fotm wave?
That said, I agree that if A is $349, then B should be $225-250 at the most. In both cases, I'd not buy them as that is preposterous money for models.
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"Bryan always said that if the studio ever had to mix with the manufacturing and sales part of the business it would destroy the studio. And I have to say – he wasn’t wrong there! ... It’s become the promotions department of a toy company." -- Rick Priestly
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2013/06/14 15:58:08
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Longtime Dakkanaut
West Midlands (UK)
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Aaron Dembski-Bowdens Blood Reaver (Night Lord Trilogy) for GBP 383,91 (No Joke!)
I know it is a good book and all... but... wow? Am I missing something here?
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2013/06/14 16:44:50
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Confessor Of Sins
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Can't even claim a mistyped comma there (in case it was 38,30).
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 Cratfworld Alaitoc (Gallery)
 Order of the Red Mantle (Gallery)
 Grand (little) Army of Chaos, now painting! (Blog) |
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2013/06/14 19:59:45
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Homicidal Veteran Blood Angel Assault Marine
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 Shandara wrote:
Can't even claim a mistyped comma there (in case it was 38,30).
they have a lot of other books at 999.99, I'm wondering if they are just out of stock and raised the price instead of relisting....
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DT:80S++++G+++M++B++IPw40k96#+D++A++++/mWD179R+++T(T)DM+ |
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2013/06/16 12:07:23
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Lady of the Lake
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2013/06/16 12:09:10
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Frenzied Berserker Terminator
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The guy really doesn't want the Aussies to get it!
EDIT: Or anyone else, for that matter!
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2013/06/16 12:47:47
Subject: More eBay Follies
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The Hive Mind
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Or you could read slightly further down in his description...
I'm not sure why he screwed up on the original posting though.
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My beautiful wife wrote:Trucks = Carnifex snack, Tanks = meals.
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2013/06/21 11:17:42
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Shas'o Commanding the Hunter Kadre
Missouri
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 Desubot wrote:Why isnt Slut Wars: The Sexpocalypse a real game dammit.
"It's easier to change the rules than to get good at the game." |
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2013/06/21 15:30:51
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Ancient Chaos Terminator
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Dig this! This guy wants almost 400 bones for a copy of "Battlefleet Gothic". Its awsome its brand new in the shrink wrap and all but seriously 375 dollars???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GW-Battlefleet-Gothic-Battlefleet-Gothic-Box-SW-/151067343721?pt=Games_US&hash=item232c50bb69
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2013/06/21 15:36:56
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Lesser Daemon of Chaos
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I can actually see it being sold for that. I have seen incomplete SpaceHulk games go for $186 US. (or £120 UK)
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Latest Blog Post: 7th edition first thoughts and pictures.
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2013/06/21 16:51:37
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Drew_Riggio
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Yes, this seems reasonable. If I didn't already have all the BFG stuff I'll ever need, including books and markers, I might be interested in that deal. I would do some shopping around though to see what a NIB BFG would go for though.
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2013/06/21 17:20:42
Subject: More eBay Follies
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[SWAP SHOP MOD]
Yvan eht nioj
In my Austin Ambassador Y Reg
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I bought a BFG boxed set with everything in it for less than £50 recently (ie before GW shut down Specialist Games). Glad I did so now seeing the prices!
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2013/06/21 17:23:25
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Most Glorious Grey Seer
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GorillaWarfare wrote:
Yes, this seems reasonable. If I didn't already have all the BFG stuff I'll ever need, including books and markers, I might be interested in that deal. I would do some shopping around though to see what a NIB BFG would go for though.
Gonna have to dig up my BFG stuff and put it on eBay then.
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2013/06/27 09:59:13
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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40kGlobal AOA member, regular of Overlords podcast club and 4tk gaming store. Blogger @ http://sanguinesons.blogspot.co.uk/
06/2013: 1st at War of the Roses ETC warm up.
08/213: 3rd place double teams at 4tk
09/2013: 7th place, best daemon and non eldar/tau army at Northern Warlords GT
10/2013: 3rd/4th at Battlefield Birmingham
11/2013: 5th at GT heat 3
11/2013: 5th COG 2k at 4tk
01/2014: 34th at Caledonian
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2013/06/27 12:04:37
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Hacking Proxy Mk.1
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The really sad part is that at £46 it is still $10(AUD) cheaper than buying direct in Australia.
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 Fafnir wrote:Oh, I certainly vote with my dollar, but the problem is that that is not enough. The problem with the 'vote with your dollar' response is that it doesn't take into account why we're not buying the product. I want to enjoy 40k enough to buy back in. It was my introduction to traditional games, and there was a time when I enjoyed it very much. I want to buy 40k, but Gamesworkshop is doing their very best to push me away, and simply not buying their product won't tell them that.
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2013/06/29 15:04:27
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Three Color Minimum
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Swan-of-War wrote:And Jesus said unto the Pharoahs, "Thine army is cheese!" and flipped the table into the sea. And this was good.
Judges 4:21
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2013/06/29 21:13:06
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Dakka Veteran
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And more than 10 available!
Nah, he's just selling orders. He writes in the description that delivery time is 2-3 weeks so he can get it and paint it up. Also note the maulerfiend (or w/e) to show off his painting skills.
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2013/06/29 23:07:10
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Regular Dakkanaut
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2013/06/29 23:12:07
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Fixture of Dakka
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 jimbolina25 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer-Forge-World-Resin-Defence-Line-/141007228679?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20d4af8f07
oh dear
He/she/they should be ashamed! 'Oh dear' is right! Automatically Appended Next Post: Alright, me being me, I messaged the "Aegis line" seller and got this reply:
"Dear *********,
It's a joke mate don't worry, I won't actually sell this or allow bids, I'm not a total douche bag, proving a point to a mate is all.
- halestormgaming"
So, for what it's worth.
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"But i'm more than just a little curious, how you're planning to go about making your amends, to the dead?" -The Noose-APC
"Little angel go away
Come again some other day
The devil has my ear today
I'll never hear a word you say" Weak and Powerless - APC
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2013/06/30 11:55:37
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Longtime Dakkanaut
West Midlands (UK)
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Vulkan Lives BL Novel for (currently) GBP 165,-
For a change, this isn't the fault of the guy who started this auction. I believe it started at GBP 0.99.
Some people REALLY want that book NOW.
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2013/06/30 13:09:51
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Fixture of Dakka
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Amazon lists that thing as having a release date of December. Guess people are just that impatient....
Actually looking at the bidding it appears to be just one person who's repeatedly bidding on it. Oddly they've increased the bid exponentially despite a lack of interest from other users...
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2013/06/30 13:39:16
Subject: More eBay Follies
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The Hive Mind
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eBay does t show failed winning bids, so if that one person set a high enough bid, any time someone bids it looks like he bids again.
In other words, those repeat bids are showing other interested buyers.
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My beautiful wife wrote:Trucks = Carnifex snack, Tanks = meals.
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2013/07/01 15:47:26
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Nasty Nob on Warbike with Klaw
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Black Fiend wrote: Okay all the ChapterHouse Nazis to the right!! All the GW apologists to the far left. LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE !!!
The Green Git wrote: I'd like to cross section them and see if they have TFG rings, but that's probably illegal.
Polonius wrote: You have to love when the most clearly biased person in the room is claiming to be objective.
Greebynog wrote:Us brits have a sense of fair play and propriety that you colonial savages can only dream of.
Stelek wrote: I know you're afraid. I want you to be. Because you should be. I've got the humiliation wagon all set up for you to take a ride back to suck city.
Quote: LunaHound--- Why do people hate unpainted models? I mean is it lacking the realism to what we fantasize the plastic soldier men to be?
I just can't stand it when people have fun the wrong way. - Chongara
I do believe that the GW "moneysheep" is a dying breed, despite their bleats to the contrary. - AesSedai
You are a thief and a predator of the wargaming community, and i'll be damned if anyone says differently ever again on my watch in these forums. -MajorTom11 |
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2013/07/01 18:31:27
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Gangly Grot Rebel
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I've gotta question the sanity of anybody who doesnt love this...
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2013/07/01 19:02:46
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Honored Helliarch on Hypex
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Aerethan wrote:Did you ever stop to think that it's intentional? How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
I took a closer look and I just dont see the quality on it. The airbrushing just looks lazy to me and the gems are sloppy. The "lightning" is sloppy and not crisp and the highlights are amature at best. The pose is nice but the paint is blah. On a side note I can paint and have a few GW statues myself so
The green one shows more talent IMHO
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 I do what the voices in my wifes head say... 
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2013/07/06 15:08:34
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Hellacious Havoc
As far to the east you can get without being in Canada.
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