Space Hulk (Re)Release 9/2014 - vid and contents in OP

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**odinsgrandson**

Fango wrote:
Can someone who purchased one of the dataslates (specifically the Dark Angles one) give a quick review of the content and their overall impression?

Obviously we don't know the details yet, but the names of the different missions are the same as campaigns that were originally published in White Dwarf for 1st ed Space Hulk.

**angelofvengeance**

This is up on GW FYI.

**AllSeeingSkink**

Waiting to see what the tile sets go for on ebay. Hopefully can get all the tiles, books and whatnot for $20-30 and just use my existing 'nids and Termies to play it.

**CptJake**

AllSeeingSkink wrote:
Waiting to see what the tile sets go for on ebay. Hopefully can get all the tiles, books and whatnot for $20-30 and just use my existing 'nids and Termies to play it.

I'm hoping for that too.

**adzila**

Im confused

Is the new White Dwarf with the Spulk missions already out, or is it coming out this saturday?

**Squat Kid**

It came out last saturday, and I'm hoping I can get the tiles that are new to the 2014 box on ebay, and maybe the new mission book

**TheKbob**

Space Hulk is still for sale on the US website as of this posting. Dunno what to infer from that (More demand in the UK? Less? Different allotments?)

**Breotan**

Does the WD have new missions or reprints from the box?

**adzila**

Breotan wrote:
Does the WD have new missions or reprints from the box?

New from what I can gather. Well, not actually new as they were printed years ago in WD way back when, but not reprints of the missions in the new box.

**Sir Arun**

TheKbob wrote:
Space Hulk is still for sale on the US website as of this posting. Dunno what to infer from that (More demand in the UK? Less? Different allotments?)

you wot m8

**Kilkrazy**

odinsgrandson wrote:
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I do think the rattle value of Space Hulk is a little bit lower than a number of other comparable miniatures board games (Zombicide and Sedition Wars come to mind). However, it isn't a massive difference. Most of GW's pricing is just a little higher than the market price of similar products (although their 'Core' plastic unit boxes tend to be a little low instead). But this isn't an obscenely overpriced game (if it weren't GW, I'd guess it'd be $100 instead of $125).

You probably are right about that. I have original SDE too so I might weigh that as well as the others when I get the time.

Given that GW made a profit on Spulk priced at £60 in 2009, they should probably clear a larger profit per box at £75 in 2014 since 90% of the components are manufactured from existing moulds and cutters, which is a good saving in setup cost.

However the value of the game has to be judged by the end user. Someone who did not have any version of Space Hulk might find £100 acceptable for the new edition. And you know, my original £20 box of first edition has been with me for 25 years and still works so the value over time is good.

**Mick A**

Are the scenery items, C.A.T. & skeleton on throne, from the first limited edition in this one? Can't see them in any of the photos...

**angelofvengeance**

Mick A wrote:
Are the scenery items, C.A.T. & skeleton on throne, from the first limited edition in this one? Can't see them in any of the photos...

Yeah the C.A.T. Unit , Relic and Dead BA termie are still in the box.

**odinsgrandson**

And I'm sure that the dead marine still doesn't matter.

He's a nice mini to paint up, anyway.

**Andrew1975**

Its the same sprue as last release, so all the minis will be exactly the same. So yes you get the cat and the dead marine.

**Squat Kid**

With all the hype about Space Hulk, does anyone have the tile sections from Advanced Space Crusade/ Tyranid Attack? I know they're fully compatible and would be great for custom missions. If there's a PDF of all of them they'd be easy enough to print and mount on a stronger material. Thanks!

**Grot 6**

I really wouldn't mind getting in on this without a gak load of hoopla involved.

thanks for being so predictable, GW.

Still have my old one, though..... wheeee....

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/new-at-bl/space-hulk-mission-files.html

Hey readers,
Welcome to our weekly look at the latest releases from Games Workshop Digital Editions. Today we take a look at the three new Space Hulk Mission Files, available as exclusive digital expansions for the Space Hulk boxed game.

Don’t let the Blood Angels hog all the glory…
The most obvious thing about these three expansions is that they each introduce a new faction into the Space Hulk game. No longer will deep space combat be the sole preserve of the Blood Angels – now the Dark Angels, Ultramarines and Space Wolves will all have an equal opportunity to be eaten by the deadly horrors that dwell in those great drifting vessels. Each expansion allows you to play Space Hulk with Citadel miniatures from those three Chapters. This includes new rules for their Chapter-specific weapons such as frost axes, plasma cannons and even the venerable Halberd of Caliban!

New Missions to play
Each expansion contains three new missions to play. These can either be played individually, or as part of a larger campaign, with the result of the first two missions, influencing the final, desperate battle.

Three new missions not enough?
As well as new missions, there is even a guide to help you create your own missions. This even goes as far as to include points values for the various combinations of equipment you can equip your Terminators with. Be warned though, the more formidable the Space Marine force, the more genestealers will be drawn to their presence…

Mission tracker
Possibly the coolest new feature of the expansions is the interactive mission tracker. This nifty little bit of tech allows you to keep track of your ammo count, squad points, psychic power and even countdown clock for the Terminators turn. This can be used with any Space Hulk missions, not just the ones from the expansions.

You can pre-order each of these new Mission Files today from iBooks for your iPad or Mac computer.

That’s all for today.
Thanks for reading,

- The Black Library Team

**H.B.M.C.**

Squat Kid wrote:
With all the hype about Space Hulk, does anyone have the tile sections from Advanced Space Crusade/ Tyranid Attack? I know they're fully compatible and would be great for custom missions. If there's a PDF of all of them they'd be easy enough to print and mount on a stronger material. Thanks!

They're pretty rare. I won't be giving up my two sets.

They're pretty big, and if I'm honest the artwork is a bit to bright for modern 40K. Still, they're fun.

**Andrew1975**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
Squat Kid wrote:
With all the hype about Space Hulk, does anyone have the tile sections from Advanced Space Crusade/ Tyranid Attack? I know they're fully compatible and would be great for custom missions. If there's a PDF of all of them they'd be easy enough to print and mount on a stronger material. Thanks!

They're pretty rare. I won't be giving up my two sets.

They're pretty big, and if I'm honest the artwork is a bit to bright for modern 40K. Still, they're fun.

Yeah, they are pretty ugly. I got mine free with a year subscription to white dwarf back in the old days. Yeah that's right they gave you Tyranid Attack just for subscribing to White Dwarf.

**Squat Kid**

Andrew1975 wrote:
H.B.M.C. wrote:
Squat Kid wrote:
With all the hype about Space Hulk, does anyone have the tile sections from Advanced Space Crusade/ Tyranid Attack? I know they're fully compatible and would be great for custom missions. If there's a PDF of all of them they'd be easy enough to print and mount on a stronger material. Thanks!

They're pretty rare. I won't be giving up my two sets.

They're pretty big, and if I'm honest the artwork is a bit to bright for modern 40K. Still, they're fun.

Yeah, they are pretty ugly. I got mine free with a year subscription to white dwarf back in the old days. Yeah that's right they gave you Tyranid Attack just for subscribing to White Dwarf.

I'm really jealous. They're a little cartoony, but they'd still be fun

**TheKbob**

Sir Arun wrote:
TheKbob wrote:
Space Hulk is still for sale on the US website as of this posting. Dunno what to infer from that (More demand in the UK? Less? Different allotments?)

you wot m8

Spoiler:

Still looking at the US site and it still has Space Hulk for pre-order. I can't speak for other regions.

**Hordini**

I was a little bit embarrassed that I missed this thread today, but then I realized it's only like 11 days old, so I'm not that far behind. But my question is, with a release this big, that's already sold out online, did GW really not have any rumors or marketing until this month? That seems crazy.

The reason I even looked for this thread is because I stopped by my FLGS today (for the first time in like a month and a half) and was informed they were taking pre-orders for Space Hulk. I was lucky enough to snag the last one, which I'm quite happy about, as I missed it the last time around. But had I not stopped by the store today I almost certainly would have missed out.

I know I'm not the poster who's most on top of news and rumors these day, but I feel like with something as popular as Space Hulk GW should be marketing this pretty hardcore more than just a couple weeks in advance.

**Vain**

Hordini wrote:
I know I'm not the poster who's most on top of news and rumors these day, but I feel like with something as popular as Space Hulk GW should be marketing this pretty hardcore more than just a couple weeks in advance.

Why would they need to do that? They managed to sell out of the online stock already and the rest of the people will need to trek into their local GWs to get the remaining stock.
Checks the boxes that need to be checked.

* Limited Run so very little left over waste. Check
* Adhering to the the short advertising period policy they have to encourage people to buy the advertising magazines they sell and/or watch the website/email announcements. Check

They have sold/allocated the majority, if not all, of the sets. They don't care if you specifically can't get a copy, only that all the copies have been sold. And they seem to be achieving that so by their markers they are being successful.

**Hordini**

It just seems like they could sell a lot more copies if they beefed up the marketing/rumors a bit. It's not like they need to worry about Space Hulk not living up to the hype, since so many people already love it.

**Vain**

So many people love it, but perhaps they also believe that so many people also have it?

I see this argument for "They aren't making as much money as they could be" from people in kickstarters and it sometimes confuses me.
A company may wish to make more money, or they may wish to play it safe. There is no mandate that they have to do the scheme that makes the most potential money, especially if they believe there is some risk behind it.

**Hordini**

Vain wrote:
So many people love it, but perhaps they also believe that so many people also have it?

I see this argument for "They aren't making as much money as they could be" from people in kickstarters and it sometimes confuses me.
A company may wish to make more money, or they may wish to play it safe. There is no mandate that they have to do the scheme that makes the most potential money, especially if they believe there is some risk behind it.

Of course there's no mandate, and they have to find the right balance. I'm just saying I would think they could probably do a bigger release for Space Hulk. Especially in this case, because you're right that a lot of people already have it, but a lot of people are interested in buying multiple copies as well, in addition to the new players, and people who missed out last time.

**Panic**

yeah,
I do wonder how big this could have been if it was a kickstarter.
No risk to GW under ordering.
but what about the 10% KS tax... well its probably similar to the amount they drop when selling to indy FLGS

I could see a GW game Hulk/Bloodbowl/Necromunda/BFG each breaching the 2+million mark!
Necromunda? £75 stating pledge.
Extra minis in the game stretch goals.
New gangs as add on purchases.
KS exclusive minis stretch goals.. etc.

No need for china mini manufacture delays...
no restic...

I'd be fethed. £200+ pledge I want all the things!!

Panic...

**Paradigm**

But you just know that if GW did a kick starter ALL the addons would be paid at full price, there would be no freebies and their response to any negative comments would be to shut the whole thing down...

**angelofvengeance**

So after reading the GW Blog, in the Deathwing campaign add on, there will be rules for using Deathwing loadouts as well as DEATHWING KNIGHTS- YEAH BABY

. Seal clubs ftw.

From What's New Today on GW:

If 16 missions aren’t enough for you, make sure you download the Space Hulk Mission Files for iBooks, which include new missions, weapons and characters to use in your Space Hulk games. There are three available, one each for the Ultramarines, Space Wolves and Dark Angels (which includes rules for Deathwing Knights).