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2014/03/23 13:56:21
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters
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Fixture of Dakka
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 azreal13 wrote:Relapse wrote: Kanluwen wrote: jonolikespie wrote:So hard resin.. being sold through GW.
Could that have to do with the rumour FW will be available on the revamped GW site? Could lines of communication be getting crossed and it's a FW piece?
I can't really think of a better explanation unless GW are removing the distinction between GW actual and FW and throwing everything in together.
So, the Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith walls released for LOTR years and years ago were a harbinger of FW/ GW blurring the lines?
Or maybe the weird little resin chapel bit with a fake stained glass thing was?
Why are you getting so easily offended and trying to come off as such a hard ass over someone speculating something?
He's not offended, Kan just leans a bit towards the "intense" end of the spectrum, toy soldiers is srs bznz.
 I have seen people with that facial expression at tournaments.
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2014/03/23 14:04:15
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Mutated Chosen Chaos Marine
*bursts though room with axe* HEEEAAARRRS JHONNY!!!
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 Ravenous D wrote: Automatically Appended Next Post:  happygolucky wrote:So just had a look at it on the GW website... The box looks more appealing than the model tbh... And that servitor looks like an half-arsed job, seriously that "sacred Warhammer" in Ultramarines the movie entrenched in all that wiring had more dimensions than that thing.. Half arsed job and they knew it.
Half assed is the companys new mantra. Recycled everything, $60 books with 2 pages of rules that took less then a few hours to make. Complete abandonment of structure and leaving it up to people to govern themselves (cause that works). And they wonder why so many people are leaving.
They don't wonder nor question... only to get that 13 year old kid to get one box of Space Marines, never to buy anything from there again...
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 Night Lords (40k): 3500pts
 Klan Zaw Klan: 4000pts
Whatever you use.. It's Cheesy, broken and OP |
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2014/03/23 14:59:37
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Concerning angry faces:
a reader on Faeit 212 wrote:Just heard that the void shield generators have been over sold, so even if you have confirmation of order you may not be getting one! I'm one of the unlucky ones :-( they took payment but no order for confirmation. I was talking to customer service and they confirmed they had not only charged to many people, but they had indeed over sold them. Some people will be very unhappy soon...
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2014/03/23 15:19:11
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Battleship Captain
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Those are Great News. Now every GW's limited release will be Finecharge! Where they charge your credit card and then fail to deliver the goods!
(Sorry could not resist...)
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2014/03/23 15:22:02
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Grizzled Space Wolves Great Wolf
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You have to remember that GW are still only just discovering the internet exists and have not yet figured out how to have a webstore that doesn't sell more of a product than they actually have. These dang new fangled interwebs are very confusing.
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2014/03/23 17:44:23
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Fixture of Dakka
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azreal13 wrote:@Grot
The VSG has rules in Stronghold Assault, IIRC it effectively means all units (models?) that are within 12" of the model get an additional AV12 shield that any incoming fire from outside 12" has to defeat before the shot is resolved against the target. You can take multiples and overlap the bubbles too. Don't hold me to that though, I've only just quickly flipped through a copy.
Feth....  Sounds to me like a little bit of a void grenade target. 
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2014/03/23 18:19:18
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters
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Fixture of Dakka
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2014/03/23 18:21:49
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Mutated Chosen Chaos Marine
*bursts though room with axe* HEEEAAARRRS JHONNY!!!
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Ah, GW at its finest 
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Night Lords (40k): 3500pts
Klan Zaw Klan: 4000pts
Whatever you use.. It's Cheesy, broken and OP |
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2014/03/23 18:36:17
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters
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Regular Dakkanaut
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 Kroothawk wrote:
Concerning angry faces:
a reader on Faeit 212 wrote:Just heard that the void shield generators have been over sold, so even if you have confirmation of order you may not be getting one! I'm one of the unlucky ones :-( they took payment but no order for confirmation. I was talking to customer service and they confirmed they had not only charged to many people, but they had indeed over sold them. Some people will be very unhappy soon...
Given that customer service lines are only open Monday to Friday, "a reader on Faeit212" certainly has an inside track on GW...
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2014/03/23 19:56:37
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Saxon wrote:Given that customer service lines are only open Monday to Friday, "a reader on Faeit212" certainly has an inside track on GW...
... or lives in Germany or France where customer service is also open on Saturdays.
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2014/03/23 20:01:11
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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 Yodhrin wrote:The fact that, as you say, they sold out quickly, which indicates many more people wanted one, means that every reseller who bought one of these was depriving a genuine customer of the opportunity to purchase one.
No they weren't. Because those resellers are going to, you know, resell them.
All that the people who want one have to do to stop this from continuing to happen is refuse to pay an inflated price from those resellers.
Except that's not going to happen, because for the large part those resellers don't even set that inflated price. This stuff just goes up on eBay and people bid crazy amounts because they wants it.
But that person bidding crazy amounts for it on eBay is still ultimately a 'genuine customer' and they still wind up with the piece at a price that they are apparently willing to pay.
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2014/03/23 20:08:35
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Kroothawk wrote:Saxon wrote:Given that customer service lines are only open Monday to Friday, "a reader on Faeit212" certainly has an inside track on GW...
... or lives in Germany or France where customer service is also open on Saturdays.
More likely a someone making things up on Faeit212... Plus their English isn't good enough to be French or German
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2014/03/23 20:48:04
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Executing Exarch
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So here is a bit of news.
I was at GW early today and they have an employees closet, its often a crack open and never of anything important in there. But today I saw the Void Shield Generator box sitting there.
Considering they went on sale for pre order Friday its a little odd that GW stores would have them already, which means they have had it since Wednesday (when the usually restock shipment comes in for all GWs and Indys in north America).
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Rick Priestley said it best:
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! The modern studio isn’t a studio in the same way; it isn’t a collection of artists and creatives sharing ideas and driving each other on. It’s become the promotions department of a toy company – things move on!
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2014/03/23 21:16:56
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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2014/03/23 21:23:24
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
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2014/03/23 21:26:29
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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i suspect the stupid high buy it now price is really just to set the bar higher for the offers, also I would snicker a bit if someone buys this, and it turns out this guy isnt actually getting one. Given the rumors of GW over selling I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger on buying one from a reseller till they have it in hand
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2014/03/23 21:34:42
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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Ravenous D wrote:So here is a bit of news.
I was at GW early today and they have an employees closet, its often a crack open and never of anything important in there. But today I saw the Void Shield Generator box sitting there.
Considering they went on sale for pre order Friday its a little odd that GW stores would have them already, which means they have had it since Wednesday (when the usually restock shipment comes in for all GWs and Indys in north America).
It might be that GW stores were slated to be getting at least one VSG for the store's scenery stockpile. Not unheard of for such to happen.
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2014/03/23 21:48:09
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Yeah and I'm pretty sure they made more than 1000 as well.
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2014/03/23 22:07:11
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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Games Workshop Site wrote:Own a terrain piece that is truly one of a kind. The Void Shield Generator is limited to just 1000 boxes worldwide! It is the perfect addition to any gaming board so don’t miss this exciting opportunity, order yours today!
Emphasis mine.
They talk up the packaging a bit in the product description, then this seems a bit of an odd phrase (why not just "1000 worldwide?")
Could be reading too much into it, but another unlimited run in different packaging would keep them out of trouble.
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2014/03/23 22:23:10
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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I think you're reading too much into it Az.
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2014/03/23 22:32:12
Subject: Re:40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Shas'o Commanding the Hunter Kadre
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Makes sense. And the original is still a "collector's item" because it comes in a limited edition box, so technically the "value" isn't harmed at all.
But yeah, I doubt they'll do that. Though I kinda wish they would, not because I want one since it's an ugly piece, but just to kick resellers in the balls, who all know for a fact that their items don't have any real value and no one's going to blow hundreds of dollars on a fancy box when likely all they want is the toy.
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 Desubot wrote:Why isnt Slut Wars: The Sexpocalypse a real game dammit.
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2014/03/23 22:46:22
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Grizzled Space Wolves Great Wolf
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azreal13 wrote: Games Workshop Site wrote:Own a terrain piece that is truly one of a kind. The Void Shield Generator is limited to just 1000 boxes worldwide! It is the perfect addition to any gaming board so don’t miss this exciting opportunity, order yours today!
Emphasis mine. They talk up the packaging a bit in the product description, then this seems a bit of an odd phrase (why not just "1000 worldwide?") Could be reading too much into it, but another unlimited run in different packaging would keep them out of trouble.
This is the same company that a few weeks ago claimed they had an 8" when it was only a 6" and had to amend it and can't even get the wording of their rulebooks correct... I wouldn't put too much stock in to the phrasing on their website, lol.
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2014/03/23 22:54:55
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Executing Exarch
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Kanluwen wrote: Ravenous D wrote:So here is a bit of news.
I was at GW early today and they have an employees closet, its often a crack open and never of anything important in there. But today I saw the Void Shield Generator box sitting there.
Considering they went on sale for pre order Friday its a little odd that GW stores would have them already, which means they have had it since Wednesday (when the usually restock shipment comes in for all GWs and Indys in north America).
It might be that GW stores were slated to be getting at least one VSG for the store's scenery stockpile. Not unheard of for such to happen.
Which means that all GW stores got one, leaving the online pre order with whatever is left. Means also the Manager or the employees have already called dibs on them. Not much of a insane sell out when you give it to your own people first.
Tinfoil hat time:
They sold like 10 online and made it seem like it disappeared like a hot cakes. GW is known for creating fake "shortages". Makes the future plastic VSG kit sell that much more.
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Rick Priestley said it best:
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! The modern studio isn’t a studio in the same way; it isn’t a collection of artists and creatives sharing ideas and driving each other on. It’s become the promotions department of a toy company – things move on!
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2014/03/23 22:55:22
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Archer ARC-5S
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Coming this Christmas.. "Hey guys, we checked the warehouse and you're not going to believe this!"
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2014/03/23 22:56:20
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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Ravenous D wrote: Kanluwen wrote: Ravenous D wrote:So here is a bit of news.
I was at GW early today and they have an employees closet, its often a crack open and never of anything important in there. But today I saw the Void Shield Generator box sitting there.
Considering they went on sale for pre order Friday its a little odd that GW stores would have them already, which means they have had it since Wednesday (when the usually restock shipment comes in for all GWs and Indys in north America).
It might be that GW stores were slated to be getting at least one VSG for the store's scenery stockpile. Not unheard of for such to happen.
Which means that all GW stores got one, leaving the online pre order with whatever is left. Means also the Manager or the employees have already called dibs on them. Not much of a insane sell out when you give it to your own people first.
True, but they might not actually count those as part of the "limited edition run".
I know that a few of the limited edition Black Library source books like Sabbat Worlds Crusade and 13th Black Crusade had non-numbered runs for staff members.
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2014/03/23 23:41:12
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Kanluwen wrote:True, but they might not actually count those as part of the "limited edition run".
I'm with Kan on this one, and it's what I meant when I said that they probably made more than 1000 (probably a couple hundred more) for various stores, various members of staff, the studio collection, studio employees, and so on. The 1000 are what they allocated for sale.
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2014/03/23 23:57:36
Subject: Re:40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I can't believe that all GW stores got this mail order extremely limited item a week early to add to their terrain pile.
They also didn't get limited edition Codices for their paper recycling bin.
Why should GW suddenly lose its secrecy about new products?
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2014/03/23 23:58:16
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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What are you suggesting then?
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2014/03/24 00:23:36
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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 ironicsilence wrote:
i suspect the stupid high buy it now price is really just to set the bar higher for the offers, also I would snicker a bit if someone buys this, and it turns out this guy isnt actually getting one. Given the rumors of GW over selling I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger on buying one from a reseller till they have it in hand
the model is 100 pounds normally right? Then there's ebay fees. he is probably aiming to sell it for at least 350 if not more.
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2014/03/24 00:27:02
Subject: 40k Void Shield Generator (Limited Release) plus craters (pics in first post)
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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£65. $100.
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