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2013/05/06 17:45:11
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Storm Trooper with Maglight
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 kronk wrote:I see a lot that say " Availability: No Longer Available" which means sold out. Not necessarily discontinued, though.
What I'm asking is, did an official "We aren't doing this anymore" announcement get released?
In my country these items are tagged as " définitivement indisponible " which don't let any doubts about their disappearance from the catalogue, and this is not a status I've spotted before.
I have seen many Epic blisters outright removed from the website.
Game Over, Specialist Games. :(
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2013/05/06 17:45:49
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I see.
Thanks.
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2013/05/06 17:58:15
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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The day after I placed an order last week, I received an email listing several SG items as delayed until some dates, but others were marked as OBSOLETE. if o still have the email, I'll post it when I get home tonight (posting this from my phone)
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks |
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2013/05/06 18:42:36
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Joined the Military for Authentic Experience
On an Express Elevator to Hell!!
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 Aerethan wrote:For those who play Mordheim(or wish to) there are still a few good forums and sites that are alive and well(most in the EU) with TONS of PDF's including official and unofficial rules and supplements.
My Mordheim folder is a good few GB in size, and has a ton of files.
Google is your friend here, for rules at the very least.
Yes right, there is an absolute ton of stuff online for Mordheim .. even the old Citadel Journal stuff, fan made bits and pieces. In fact, the game actually requires some fan involvement (just a couple of basic changes that improve the balance/flavour of the game).
This is one of the best ones: http://www.mordheimer.com/
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2013/05/06 20:06:31
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Fresh-Faced New User
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By the way, for those of you who REALLY STILL want the Repulsive, and don't mind eating some premium, they're still available from the Australian GW store.
They come up to about twice the amount you'd pay for it, i.e. you can buy any other battleship anyway. :/
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2013/05/06 20:44:28
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Dakka Veteran
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aoxes wrote:By the way, for those of you who REALLY STILL want the Repulsive, and don't mind eating some premium, they're still available from the Australian GW store.
They come up to about twice the amount you'd pay for it, i.e. you can buy any other battleship anyway. :/
I'm almost tempted to see if that would work. I imagine they region block orders though.
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2013/05/06 21:39:13
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Huge Hierodule
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 Lansirill wrote:aoxes wrote:By the way, for those of you who REALLY STILL want the Repulsive, and don't mind eating some premium, they're still available from the Australian GW store.
They come up to about twice the amount you'd pay for it, i.e. you can buy any other battleship anyway. :/
I'm almost tempted to see if that would work. I imagine they region block orders though.
If so, if you have an Aussie friend, he could be your middle man.
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2013/05/06 21:50:07
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Fresh-Faced New User
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That, or get one of those re-exporters. Also, I think perhaps a phone call explaining the "situation", MAY solve it?
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Oh, by the way, I've done some Shapeways trawling myself and found the following:
1. BFG Pre-Heresy Strike Cruiser
Probably the nicest, most detailed, most setting-appropriate out there. And probably mentioned before.
2. Clipper Fast Transport
Has the prow design we all know and love. Though no printed samples. Also, less detail than the first one. The designer also has a couple of other designs of smaller craft with the same aesthetic.
3. Gothic Battleship
This one captures the "Gothic", quite literally. Has a few other similar designs, as well as ground-based stuff too. Designer's page has a LOT of other designs. The prow, perhaps, can be acquired from some other sculptors. (There's one done by a sculptor on Resin Addict called Zeus Prows) Combined with that prow, it'd be quite good I think.
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2013/05/06 22:22:27
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Fixture of Dakka
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Looks like I just managed to snag the last of the warmaster hordes of Khorne.
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2013/05/07 00:36:25
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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As promised, here is the email I got from GW listing dates of availability for some, and obsolete status for others:
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks |
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2013/05/07 00:45:36
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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House Cawdor obselete? Yikes! Glad I got mine quickly. 
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2013/05/07 00:49:09
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Lansirill wrote:aoxes wrote:By the way, for those of you who REALLY STILL want the Repulsive, and don't mind eating some premium, they're still available from the Australian GW store.
They come up to about twice the amount you'd pay for it, i.e. you can buy any other battleship anyway. :/
I'm almost tempted to see if that would work. I imagine they region block orders though.
i would hope they wouldnt, cant see a reason why they would turn away a customer thats willing to pay a premium, its not like you would be paying US pricing. I could see GW trying to block it on something that you can order from the US but in this instance it seems like its a clear case of take my money....then again GW doesnt have a track record of making it easy for people to give them money
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2013/05/07 00:56:19
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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I had no problems placing an order on the UK website (I'm in the US), so it should work.
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks |
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2013/05/07 01:13:48
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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How much was shipping though? Last time I checked GWUK shipping to Oz was a minimum of £60 (even for a single pot of paint).
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2013/05/07 01:21:34
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Lord of the Fleet
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aoxes wrote:
This one captures the "Gothic", quite literally. Has a few other similar designs, as well as ground-based stuff too. Designer's page has a LOT of other designs. The prow, perhaps, can be acquired from some other sculptors. (There's one done by a sculptor on Resin Addict called Zeus Prows) Combined with that prow, it'd be quite good I think.
Yeah, these are mangozacs Zeus rows for the plastic cruiser kit. I posted one of his frigates earlier.
There will be a new line of BFG (ish) minis coming out. I just have to get my gak together enough. Mang has promised to do a new frigate for it as a 'stretch goal' when I manage to put together some good concept art for a kickstarter.
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Fate is in heaven, armor is on the chest, accomplishment is in the feet. - Nagao Kagetora
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2013/05/07 01:25:17
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Archmagos Veneratus Extremis
Home Base: Prosper, TX (Dallas)
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Yeah, There doesn't seem to be anything on his site to buy which makes me sad with the quality of the stuff I've seen there. Oh well, I can wait 
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They Shall Know Fear - Adepticon 40k TT Champion (2012 & 2013) & 40k TT Best Sport (2014), 40k TT Best Tactician (2015 & 2016) |
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2013/05/07 01:31:10
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Huge Hierodule
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I would honestly love to see Kromlech do some Ork Ships. That would be awesome.
*Goes to email Kromlech.*
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2013/05/07 01:40:47
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Lit By the Flames of Prospero
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I orginaly thought that this was going to be a case of eliminating the characters models and slow sellers 1st, before eliminating the core items for the games.
Apparently I was mistaken. O___O Makes you wonder what is the rhyme and reason for why some things are restocking and other things will not.
Guess I won't be making that cawdor gang in the next Necromunda Campaign unless their is some nice 3rd party models out their.
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2013/05/07 01:44:22
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Longtime Dakkanaut
Sheffield, City of University and Northern-ness
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The timing of this upsets me, as I bought a whole bunch of epic Eldar less than a month ago, and was planning on expanding it during my free time in the summer.
Bugger.
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2013/05/07 01:45:48
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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 H.B.M.C. wrote:How much was shipping though? Last time I checked GWUK shipping to Oz was a minimum of £60 (even for a single pot of paint).
For the size of my order, shipping to the US came in at £33.33.
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks |
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2013/05/07 01:47:04
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Esteemed Veteran Space Marine
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I'm curious how some folks are equating a publicly traded company phasing out an underperforming line as "GW is up for sale, you betcha!!" According to the internet, GW has been on the brink for the last 10 years!
SG's sole purpose was to support older, more niche games that GW proper didn't want to hassle with anymore. The fact that it lasted as long as it did is amazing because for the most part, nobody was buying anything from them (as evident by all the posts of "Oh I wished I had bought model X that I've been putting off for years").
The mere notion that some seem to have that it costs little to nothing for GW to keep supporting those old lines is laughable. They have to keep staff on hand, they have to maintain the already aging molds, they have manufacturing and storage costs, all for a product that moves very, very slowly. If you ask me, this one of the few signs that somebody at GW finally knows what they are doing.
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2013/05/07 01:52:13
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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There's still eBay.
Of course I've been unable to locate any of the second wave Cawdor minis (the grenade launcher, the heavy bolter, the leader with the power sword, and so on).
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2013/05/07 02:02:05
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Fresh-Faced New User
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I just saw a Repulsive going up on eBay. SERIOUSLY. Is that one made of gold or something? :/
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2013/05/07 02:32:56
Subject: ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Archmagos Veneratus Extremis
Home Base: Prosper, TX (Dallas)
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Thought about making an order on the UK site for some of the warmaster daemons and eldar ships I hadn't gotten in the US and 20% shipping is crazy....Bumped the order by $45...
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They Shall Know Fear - Adepticon 40k TT Champion (2012 & 2013) & 40k TT Best Sport (2014), 40k TT Best Tactician (2015 & 2016) |
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2013/05/07 02:35:23
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Fixture of Dakka
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Who was that that had the 3d printed ganger chicks?
Looks like I need to do some shopping.
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2013/05/07 02:49:02
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Yeah, anyone know where those 3D printet gangers were? The guy had not-Delaques, not-Orlock and not-Eschers?
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2013/05/07 04:04:05
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Nurgle Chosen Marine on a Palanquin
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H.B.M.C. wrote:Yeah, anyone know where those 3D printet gangers were? The guy had not-Delaques, not-Orlock and not-Eschers?
notnorm at: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/gangwar
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2013/05/07 04:05:22
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Thank you muchly!
[EDIT]: Wow... the range has expanded since last time!!!
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2013/05/07 05:23:28
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Huge Hierodule
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Those models are fantastic!
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2013/05/07 06:14:13
Subject: Re:ByeBye specialist games - GW pulling the plug
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Calculating Commissar
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I concur. judging from the pictures, the print quality is good enough, though with the quality of the sculpts he has, he could also get in touch with one of the many resin manufacturers out there.
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