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 SickSix wrote:
WOW, so you are paying $57 USD for:
-Cover Art
-Clear Dust jacket
-Gold Edged Pages
-Colored ribbon

over the normal codex....

The page count is exactly the same.

For shame.

You do know that the smaller the number of books you print the more expensive it is? They have to spread the cost of it over those books and then add a in a bit of money to actually make money on top of the production costs. The difference there between the two books is likely mostly printing cost.

 RiTides wrote:

 streamdragon wrote:
Salamanders codex is mine!

Same here by far the most attractive cover, imo, and the chapter I have been wanting to run, anyway!

I use alternate models and so pretty much only buy rules from GW these days... but they got me with that cover

I'm chiefly a space wolf player when it comes to the Imperium, but I've had a soft spot for Salamanders for awhile. Might finally get around to painting a few things...

Having seen the full Librarian kit I now know that I really need him so I can press mold that shoulder pad for all of my Exorcists.

 jffalaschi wrote:

 Veteran Sergeant wrote:
Okay, I take no credit for these. These all come from Shaun Carlin on B&C> He might well have stolen them too, but hey, I'll cite my source, lol.

You know these are live in the GW website, right?!

Yeah, but the site is down for a lot of people, and you can see them all here in one stop.

I love that there is a combi-weapon in the Tac box that can be assembled in any way. Kind of sad they didn't do that with the Sternguard box.

Although the Sternguard box.....oh momma that thing is packed.

Don't like the Cents, but they have some sweet head options.

 jffalaschi wrote:

 Veteran Sergeant wrote:
Okay, I take no credit for these. These all come from Shaun Carlin on B&C> He might well have stolen them too, but hey, I'll cite my source, lol.

You know these are live in the GW website, right?!

The website is not accessible for many due to "maintenance". I suspect overload may be the reason.

Is this a "one click deal" or are is there any actual savings involved?

Can anyone tell if the Stalker and Hunter guns share any pieces in common?

I'm wondering if you can make both and simply swap the guns and top plates...

Is that even a deal? AFAIK that's just the army from the Battle Report in this month's codex.

I knew the rumors had already said it, but I am still stunned by the fact that the new plastic librarian and captain are $30 each.

Slightly tempted by the LE editions, but too expensive and no Red Scorpions version.

And, actually, the devastator Centurions don't look that bad overall (still can't figure out how they can walk effectively, though). Not worth the price, so I'll wait and see what the 3rd party people come out with.

The Hunter may be the only new model I'll pick up.

I have to agree that the captain and librarian are overpriced. I mean $30 for that? That is at most $15 dollars and at most maybe $22. But $30!?

As a space wolf player, I envy you C:SM players getting shiny new goodies. I'm tempted to buy something but don't what.

The new Space Marine Librarian is inspired by Nicol Williamson as Merlin from Excalibur.

That Lib model is a great looking model.

I just feel like if they were going to steal three poses from my project log for their LE covers, my HB conversion, and my re-posed arms for their ridiculously lucrative new model line, it would have been good form to at least offer me a free LE copy of the codex.

The Space Marine Strikeforce is "out of stock" on the Canadian site? Considering it was a legitimate bargain, I'm kinda sour about this.

 Hedgehog wrote:
Can anyone tell if the Stalker and Hunter guns share any pieces in common?

I'm wondering if you can make both and simply swap the guns and top plates...

You can make both from what I can tell of the sprue pics.

 Veteran Sergeant wrote:
Is that even a deal? AFAIK that's just the army from the Battle Report in this month's codex.

Yes. The picture I posted is set up as a link. Click and follow.

NM. I just read the line calling it a one-click collection.

Thanks, anyway. :/

 dienekes96 wrote:
That Lib model is a great looking model.

The Libby is ok.

I think the Chaplain is a full step backwards! Seriously, the missed the mark with that one.

 dienekes96 wrote:
That Lib model is a great looking model.

It better be for $30 US for one Space Marine with only one optional bit in the blister.

 ShatteredBlade wrote:
I have to agree that the captain and librarian are overpriced. I mean $30 for that? That is at most $15 dollars and at most maybe $22. But $30!?

New Captain at $30 or eBay for the AoBR one for $6 - $10. Hmmm...

 spacewolf407 wrote:
As a space wolf player, I envy you C:SM players getting shiny new goodies. I'm tempted to buy something but don't what.

There are plenty of goodies in the Sternguard box that can be used on Wolf Guard, characters, or even Grey Hunters.

At least the super-battleforce comes with ~$72 USD savings. I was really afraid of another "bundle". Also, this codex does Iron Warriors better in every way I can imagine from C:CSM... this makes me sad. :/

strikeforce is sold out in the US too.

 jifel wrote:
At least the super-battleforce comes with ~$72 USD savings. I was really afraid of another "bundle". Also, this codex does Iron Warriors better in every way I can imagine from C:CSM... this makes me sad. :/

It actually saves you $95 USD. Comes in at 29.6%. I did the math already.

So, if you can get from a LGS with a bit of a discount, it might be worth getting a couple units you didn't really need.

Seeing all those wonderfully painted models....

...and then looking at mine...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8aL1KZ8Kg

I had no trouble on the US site. I bought a LE Imperial Fists codex and several of the new kits. It all looks great, but I have to admit I'm having some buyer's remorse due to the price tag, especially on the codex.

Preordered my LE IF Codex, having a little buyers remorse also but I felt obligated to get it for my army, lol.

Maybe I should of just ordered a bunch of the Sternguard/Vanguard kits instead from my FLGS since they are so badass.

 SickSix wrote:

 jifel wrote:
At least the super-battleforce comes with ~$72 USD savings. I was really afraid of another "bundle". Also, this codex does Iron Warriors better in every way I can imagine from C:CSM... this makes me sad. :/

It actually saves you $95 USD. Comes in at 29.6%. I did the math already.

I'm seeing 31%. It's not much but why are our numbers different. Did you add in the cost of the decals as separate from the kits that normally include them?

If you can find a discounter who can get this, the savings could 45-49%. o.O

Looks like GW did a nice job with all the new kits (I'll have to see the centurions up close to make my mind up on them). Lots of mark 8 armour and nice combi/heavy options for the sterns, dual LCs or TH/SS for the vanguard vets. Hunter/Stalker looks cool too.
Not sold on the new chaplain but the libby is nice, cool hood. Too bad the captain comes "as is", the regular commander is cheaper and you get all kinds of weapon options.
Although you don't get the Mohawk helmet... which is definitely the new SM fashion these days...