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 scarletsquig wrote:
Corporation Marines, they've been out for years.

just haven't seen them in the context of DZ, since I haven't been into Warpath.

I'm surprised the Asterian flying sled thing isn't on a larger base.

Wish they'd give us a larger shot or two of the painted Asterians.

I guess that's what this weekend is for, right?

The Asterians are looking damn cool, I'll be picking up a starter when they hit retail for sure.

I've already forgotten - did the Asterians make it to "HARD PLASTIC" or are they still in "HORRIBLE RESTIC"?

Nope still PVC and I'd guess the painted ones are resin so it will be interesting to see how the production versions turn out with all those thin parts.

Only the Enforcers and Forge Guard ended up and Hard Plastic.

At this point I'm thinking of putting the Marauders and Rebs on hold painting wise until the Warpath KS when I can hopefully pick up some HP versions.

Asterians are all Restic.

The (majority of) Enforcers and the Forge Father Forge Guard are in plastic.

Also the DB Xtreme PM goes live over the weekend.

... You can go back into the manager and add (to) it. The new system will remember what you already had, and allow you to add to it as much as you want. We'll map out what the stretch goals are in an update. We intend on adding the backer MVPs to the survey at a later date as well.

you can pay via Credit Card or Paypal, and it's instantaneous, rather than waiting for us to process a survey and then send out a request.

That what I thought...

So you can pretty much count on the Asterians NOT coming out as good as the painted preview pics then, sadly...

Not sure if everyone read the latest email, but Mantic's got those Open Day prices available online as well.

That means Project Pandora for 15 pounds for those of us in the US as well!

Not only that, but it seems they've brought back the crazy box along with a few other pretty snazzy deals.

Will probably pick up Project Pandora and the Green Menace DKH since it's half price as well.

Out of curiosity, what have some of you gotten in those crazy boxes? I might have to sample one if I'm going to make an order as it is.

Seems like the crazy boxes are usually pretty similar to each other from the same wave, but change contents when they get reposted. The two I got at Xmas last year had (each) Anne Marie helder, the big mech, two wp orx, a sprue of elves, 10 men at arms, a Loka piece... two deadzone minis... something like that. They've been known to have raptors and possibly iron ancestors, and the excellent mantic undead. Sounds like you might get clippers this time.

Think I will order one. And PP:GC, maybe DKH too since that would put me three cents away from free shipping.


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Oh and three ogres. I can't remember if it was 10 or 20 elves though.

 Alpharius wrote:
That what I thought...

So you can pretty much count on the Asterians NOT coming out as good as the painted preview pics then, sadly...

QFT. Hopefully the steps they've taken to reign in the rampant "good enough" attitude of their Chinese manufacturer has dones some good.... hope....yeah.

It's worth saying, before any Open Day go-ers get up too much in arms...

Project Pandora is available at the Open Day for £10. - It's £5 more expensive on the store. However, that means it's still a decent deal, especially as it contains a corporation marines section inside it.

I'm going to order a box or two, as I've still been holding onto all those Mantic points I won in the competition which I haven't gotten round to making an order for.

They look awesome, really like the stuff they are giving out for Deadzone cannot wait for more releases

Has this crazy-box deal been available before?

http://www.manticgames.com/mantic-shop/Open-Day-Madness/product/open-day-crazy-box.html?utm_source=Mantic+Games+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e1632fcb1b-Mantic_Games_Newsletter_262&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_20fe4cf5a8-e1632fcb1b-201351538

ONLY AVAILABLE DURING THE OPEN DAY WEEKEND - DEAL ENDS MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 18TH MAY 2014!

You know how we like to do things at Mantic - loads of models for your money - and that's just what the Crazy Box is all about! It's a simple enough concept; we take a box and cram it with goodies from across our ranges, then slap a hilariously low price on it! It's a random selection of miniatures and added extras that will give you a little seasonal reminder of what Mantic's all about.
So whether you want to start a few new painting projects, or you just want to have a go at kitbashing or round out your bitz box, the Crazy Box is for you! We do these every year, and they're always insanely popular - so don't miss out!
Number of Miniatures: LOTS!
Product Type: Mixture of plastic and sprueless plastic!
This Set Includes:
Assorted DreadBall, Deadzone, Warpath, LOKA and Kings of War Models!

Expect at least a third of it to be Men at Arms, goblins and cathorses.

Xmas 2013 had 10 MaA, definitely in there but dunno if I'd call it a third.

 AlexHolker wrote:
Expect at least a third of it to be Men at Arms, goblins and cathorses.

Interesting, based on a previous crazy box? What were the contents of the last one you got?

^ Alex is just being facetious.

If there's clippers and paints in there then that's an excellent deal, the mantic clippers are awesome, and the paints will most likely be some army painter warpaints.

That covers a good £5 or so of value before even looking at the minis.

£15 for the crazy box is a great deal too, they've been on sale for £25 and £20 before.

I would strongly recommend picking up one or three and seeing what you get.

I know someone who bought three the first time around and ended up with complete 1500 point undead, elf and dwarf armies for KoW, as well as three mantic bags.

 judgedoug wrote:

 AlexHolker wrote:
Expect at least a third of it to be Men at Arms, goblins and cathorses.

Interesting, based on a previous crazy box? What were the contents of the last one you got?

Based on what people said they got in theirs last time. Even if the quality was adequate across the board, there's too many factions that I have no interest in and not enough that I do to make it worth buying for myself.

I'll be watching the extension of the Dreadball: Xtreme kickstarter. If they add a second team that I'd want to play, and add a little more value to the Rage level, I'll be pledging.

Torn on whether to get another box or two. Kind of want grim cargo too... but who knows they may have copies for 10 squiggly lines at gencon as well, or other good deals. Maybe dead zone stuff before retail release...

Can anyone report on what kind of stuff they sold at gencon last year?


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I think the bag version was the 25 pound variety? I think that was a much bigger box.

If it wasn't *only* MAA and goblins, I'd be alright with them.

I bought a few of both those lines, and honestly, they weren't as bad as some of you here made them out to be.

Admittedly, they weren't of the same caliber the undead and dwarves are for example, but that's not anything that hasn't been said before.

Trying to see if Barzam wants to go in on one or split his own box.

Would like to see a run down of what people get in these before I go in for buying some if possible... people at the open day might be able to post the contents before the online sale runs out? They're good value and I'm glad I picked up a couple last time but better safe than sorry!

^this. Anyone who buys one at open day, let us know . I may have to pop over to to the mantic forums tomorrow if nothing shows here. I'd like to get one, but I could do with a different mix than my two Christmas boxen.

I winder why they're doing it for so short of a time this go round. They normally keep it up for a few weeks.

What terrain kit comes with that big honkin' space gun? Is it out yet?

 DaveC wrote:
Also the DB Xtreme PM goes live over the weekend.

... You can go back into the manager and add (to) it. The new system will remember what you already had, and allow you to add to it as much as you want. We'll map out what the stretch goals are in an update. We intend on adding the backer MVPs to the survey at a later date as well.

you can pay via Credit Card or Paypal, and it's instantaneous, rather than waiting for us to process a survey and then send out a request.

That's pretty dumb of them to announce just as the double-whammy bills from DZ and MA drop on us. There's only so much blood you can squeeze from a stone. Instantaneous billing is a bug, not a feature when it comes to Mantic pledge managers.

They did this the last time it was PM time - right when something else was finishing.

I third Yonan and Grimdork on "Kerrrrazy Box" contents please. And second Scarletsquig on asking for decent cameras at the Open Day today (or given the time probably right nowish).

I like the look of the Asterians, but as others have said it depends on whether the manufacture of the restic meets the demands of those spindly parts. That said restic *tends* to be better on straight lines and inorganic shapes.

As for those of you that backed DZ/MA and DE and having your payments at the same time, ouch that hurts. It also seems like a daft move by Mantic given the amount of work it will produce. I just hope the new pledge manager means that mistakes are eliminated or at least minimised.

 squall018 wrote:
I winder why they're doing it for so short of a time this go round. They normally keep it up for a few weeks.

I think it's just for the course of the 'Mantic Weekend' (as they are having the open day in Nottingham this weekend).

 Thraxas Of Turai wrote:
I like the look of the Asterians, but as others have said it depends on whether the manufacture of the restic meets the demands of those spindly parts. That said restic *tends* to be better on straight lines and inorganic shapes.

Lots and lots and lots of hot water bending is going to be involved with the Asterians, it was one of the reasons why I'd have prefered them to be hard plastic, moreso than the forge guard (other reason being that they're basic troopers rather than elites). Hopefully they don't come in 6 parts as well... at least the mould lines will be easier to remove.

Detail is a secondary issue, I have noticed that the detail on my SW restic minis is a bit better than the mantic restic. Organic vs. hard lines doesn't make any difference with restic, only hard plastic.

In any case, the files are all digital and can be adapted for future hard plastic production, deadzone minis are just a release that has to happen until the Warpath KS hits $4m (last I've heard it's back on for the end of this year possibly rather than postponed to 2015, I guess we'll have a clearer picture after today).

I did muddy my explanation a bit there. I meant that cleaning mould lines on hard line restic figures is easier than organic. I would much rather clean an enforcer than a reb or plague miniature.

It does feel like we should be in Nottingham.