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redbristles wrote: I'm not complaining, a free model for spending money that I would anyway? Fine by me!
Thing is, and this isn't aimed specifically at you, but your post does an admirable job of raising the point, is it worth paying the ~25% premium on that £80 to get a model that isn't necessarily useful to you/one you want?
Wouldn't, since you're ordering online anyway, it make more sense to go to Darksphere or someone and spend the discount to potentially add a whole extra unit to your army?
If you're ordering stuff that is Direct Only or using the in-store terminals for ordering(I just did this for my Militarum Tempestus book and 3 Scion boxes), I think it might be less because you're wanting a ~25% discount and more that you're making use of the GW shop and free shipping to said shop.
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That's an awfully specific set of circumstances though. Perhaps it's because I'm largely "beyond" GW as a retailer these days (in that, rather than first call, they're 4th, maybe even 5th or 6th) but I didn't really consider buying that volume of direct only (I tend to buy bits and stuff if I specifically want them, not a lot else.)
Wouldn't you, assuming indifference on the freebie, still have been better off just ordering the book in store (or at home) and buying the Scions at a discount elsewhere?
Maybe, but as trite as it might sound...the local GW store is actually better than a few of the shops that are immediately located near me. I'm okay with spending a bit more with the quality of the shop that we have now.
It's well-kept, well-lighted, has reasonable hours(and now that the GW has an "on-call manager", the few times that the actual manager was gone for things like doctor's appointments or that nature? No longer an issue) and is reasonably located. The manager also makes sure that it's a very friendly atmosphere.
jonolikespie wrote: I've already stopped giving them my money, and I feel very confident about saying I am most certainly not alone in that.
Is it just GW stuff that's expensive or all imported hobby stuff?
IE is it down to Australian import taxes or GW having it shipped to you via the moon??
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Storm bolter and a power fist, its like they don't even play the game....
Stormbolter and Powerfist isn't a bad combo as the PF doesn't get a bonus for pistols anyways, the real issue is the Power Sword he has too...
You could always treat the sword as cosmetic. After all, Marneus Calgar (Power and Terminator) has a sword and I don't believe its ever been included in his equipment list.
Wolfstan wrote: Just stumbled on to the end of this post... really? Guys you need to get out more, you're having a discussion over the image and who / what it is? You're even discussing how "accurate" it is!! It's an interesting idea, similar to the Anakin / Darth Vader poster. It's simple and works well, especially as all it is is a "coming soon" holding page.
Good job on coming to a discussion forum on news and rumors and complaining that people are discussing news and speculating on rumors.
I imagine now you're off to Dairy Queen to inform them you're not fond of ice cream, yes?
Anyway, that guy is sort of neat but $100 worth of stuff, I dunno. I suppose if you get stuff that you can only get from them, i.e. GW direct things, it's not so bad, otherwise it feels like you're just giving them a free $20 bill vs ordering from the Warstore or wherever. I think I have to ruminate some more on this one. I think the sword queers the deal for me, it's just too much.
Nope. Missing my point totally aren't you and in some ways I'm now drawn in because I'm having to explain myself... over something that is pointless
The image is an artistic representation of someones design idea. It's not a picture of a new model, it's not information on a new release or even a painting of a character... it's the imagined shadow of a completed Space Marine and people are spending time discussing how an arm is hanging or holding a weapon.
Perhaps it's the British humour in this. If you were in a group over here I'd have a big grin on my face and saying "lads, come on, you need to get out more"
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Storm bolter and a power fist, its like they don't even play the game....
Stormbolter and Powerfist isn't a bad combo as the PF doesn't get a bonus for pistols anyways, the real issue is the Power Sword he has too...
You could always treat the sword as cosmetic. After all, Marneus Calgar (Power and Terminator) has a sword and I don't believe its ever been included in his equipment list.
It's been in his equipment list in, I think, every incarnation, at least up to 5th!
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If they still have the terrain bundle that has the garden of Moor in it then I'd defiantly order this. Discounted terrain, free shipping and a special edition mini. All my wants for online ordering are satisfied.
Hopefully it is still there.
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Hmm, with so many skulls on that Captain, I can see him being an easy conversion into a suitable Khorne Lord. Of course, I may never actually use him in-game, but hey, free model, so why not?
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Missing my point totally aren't you and in some ways I'm now drawn in because I'm having to explain myself... over something that is pointless
I share your pain and have made similar complaints many times and as recently as this week. It's why I post so little, especially in the New and Rumors section where this problem seems to be the worst. Even the simplest comments often draw superfluous, irrelevant or erroneous responses that then require lengthy retorts. It's why these threads get so cluttered, making it nearly impossible to find anything useful in them (if there even is anything useful in them).
I got the email from GW today showing the sprue of the promotional Space Marine Captain for the website relaunch. It was great seeing the pic of the finished model posted in the opening comment of this thread. How people managed to get 9 pages (and growing) of comments out of that is mystifying, but longer threads have been built on less around here.
For those of us with GW stores near our homes it would be great to be able to support them further by being able to order Forge World products at the store, get them delivered there, and pick them up there. I hope GW does it. When they took Forge World ordering out of GW Bowie a couple years ago it greatly hurt the stores income.
For newer customers who may be unaware, GW had a nearly identical promotion the last time they relaunched their website about 6 years ago. There was a free limited edition Space Marine Captain blister pack for customers that ordered $100 US or more product. That was the "3 beers" Marine (three fingers raised on the power fist).
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Missing my point totally aren't you and in some ways I'm now drawn in because I'm having to explain myself... over something that is pointless
I share your pain and have made similar complaints many times and as recently as this week. It's why I post so little, especially in the New and Rumors section where this problem seems to be the worst. Even the simplest comments often draw superfluous, irrelevant or erroneous responses that then require lengthy retorts. It's why these threads get so cluttered, making it nearly impossible to find anything useful in them (if there even is anything useful in them).
Oh, get over yourselves the pair of you! Not seen so much concentrated pomposity since my school went to the Houses Of Parliament when I was a kid.
Just learn to be the bigger man and rise above stuff, nobody is forcing you to a) post b) justify your opinions to anyone, if you feel compelled to do either then that is solely on yourselves.
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Storm bolter and a power fist, its like they don't even play the game....
Stormbolter and Powerfist isn't a bad combo as the PF doesn't get a bonus for pistols anyways, the real issue is the Power Sword he has too...
You could always treat the sword as cosmetic. After all, Marneus Calgar (Power and Terminator) has a sword and I don't believe its ever been included in his equipment list.
It's been in his equipment list in, I think, every incarnation, at least up to 5th!
And you've identified why I could never be employed as a proof reader
Its in 6th as well.
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Storm bolter and a power fist, its like they don't even play the game....
Stormbolter and Powerfist isn't a bad combo as the PF doesn't get a bonus for pistols anyways, the real issue is the Power Sword he has too...
You could always treat the sword as cosmetic. After all, Marneus Calgar (Power and Terminator) has a sword and I don't believe its ever been included in his equipment list.
It's been in his equipment list in, I think, every incarnation, at least up to 5th!
And you've identified why I could never be employed as a proof reader
Its in 6th as well.
Useful thing to remember, if you don't need the AP2 of the fists, it means he can strike at initiative.
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Thanks for validating my point about superfluous comments.
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ClockworkZion wrote: Stormbolter and Powerfist isn't a bad combo as the PF doesn't get a bonus for pistols anyways, the real issue is the Power Sword he has too...
We know it is a sword. But who knows if it is actually a power sword ? And close combat weapons are free.
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Storm bolter and a power fist, its like they don't even play the game....
Stormbolter and Powerfist isn't a bad combo as the PF doesn't get a bonus for pistols anyways, the real issue is the Power Sword he has too...
You could always treat the sword as cosmetic. After all, Marneus Calgar (Power and Terminator) has a sword and I don't believe its ever been included in his equipment list.
It's been in his equipment list in, I think, every incarnation, at least up to 5th!
And you've identified why I could never be employed as a proof reader
Its in 6th as well.
Useful thing to remember, if you don't need the AP2 of the fists, it means he can strike at initiative.
I'm a 2nd Ed Marine player. You couldn't gang up on him back then so the sword wasn't necessary...unless you wanted to parry.
I'm less concerned with what he's equipped with than the fact it looks like we have a choice of three left arms and zero rights. I'll penalties be picking one up though, because I am firmly of the twelve year old "Aaaaa! Space Marine! Awesome!" mentality.
Thanks for validating my point about superfluous comments.
As you post one yourself, right?
Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl wrote:
ClockworkZion wrote: Stormbolter and Powerfist isn't a bad combo as the PF doesn't get a bonus for pistols anyways, the real issue is the Power Sword he has too...
We know it is a sword. But who knows if it is actually a power sword ? And close combat weapons are free.
True. It could basically be like a bonding knife and be unused in combat.
Hmmm... The site has been down awhile. I wonder how long it will take?
It looks like the skull sword doesn't 'need' to be put on the model. It's only an accessory like the cherub for the new plastic SM librarian.
Overall I really like the promo model, but I could do without the abundance of skulls on his cloak. All the others I can live with - maybe even two on the cloak placed in the lower corners, but not eight of them.
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squidhills wrote: GW is scared of girls. Why do you think they have so much trouble sculpting attractive female models? Because girls have cooties and the staff at GW don't like looking at them for too long because it makes them feel funny in their naughty place.
Brother SRM wrote: There's nothing sad about drawing on your own work for inspiration. It's a nice throwback. I like the model a lot.
I agree. I'm not crazy about this specific model, but I like the idea, anyway. If I had this model back in the day I bet I'd be really stoked.
BrassScorpion wrote:For newer customers who may be unaware, GW had a nearly identical promotion the last time they relaunched their website about 6 years ago. There was a free limited edition Space Marine Captain blister pack for customers that ordered $100 US or more product. That was the "3 beers" Marine (three fingers raised on the power fist).
Yeaaaah. That guy is one of my favorites. I am confident there is a mullet under that helmet, and a Sknyryd T-shirt under that chestplate.
Rayvon wrote:[Only on Dakka would people complain about a free gift !
Since you must order from GW direct and forgo the customary 20-25% discount online retailers offer, and you must spend $100USD, then technically it cost $20 to $25 in lost savings. It's only free if you're ordering stuff you could not get from a discounting retailer anyway.
Sir Arun wrote: if they had placed it a wee bit more toward the centre, it could have been a sheath for his thingy
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Thanks for validating my point about superfluous comments.
LOL, pot and kettle man. Your not doing yourself any favors.
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oni wrote: Hmmm... The site has been down awhile. I wonder how long it will take?
It looks like the skull sword doesn't 'need' to be put on the model. It's only an accessory like the cherub for the new plastic SM librarian.
Overall I really like the promo model, but I could do without the abundance of skulls on his cloak. All the others I can live with - maybe even two on the cloak placed in the lower corners, but not eight of them.
I dub thee "Captain Skully McHeadbone"
Word " on the street" says it'll be up tomorrow sometime (UK time that is).
EDIT: 8 skulls? Obviously a Skulltaker for a recently turned traitor chapter then...
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Subject: Launch of new GW Website 7th April? (incl. quitting facebook and twitter)
- Cadian 231st, 
Dark Eldar 
Iyanden, 
Scythes of the Emperor
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Blood Ravens (using Ravenguard CT) 1500 l 
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