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 H.B.M.C. wrote:

Neronoxx wrote:
Only if you realize this is how most businesses operate. Didn't know yesterday was the release of the new apple device and they sold out? TOO BAD!

It really isn't how most business operate, that and the difference being the Apple device goes back in stock.

My unfulfilled iPhone order begs to differ.

As riveting as this topic is, how about we stay on the nids for now so this thread doesn't fall into the same abyss as the BA rumour thread.

Dissapointed the Leviathan book is sold out. Oh well. Maybe i'll be able to pick it up at the local shop. Hoping that the box set makes an appearance - I am really liking that new Broodlord.

This is nothing but artificial scarcity. And not good business sense at all, like H.B.M.C. already pointed out with several examples. The problem is that it may push sales in the shops and bring people into the GW stores - to grab a last copy of this 'much sought after item' - but it makes GW loose A LOT of sales from people not having stores nearby, etc Also it is getting ridiculous to put items on your birthday/christmas gift lists. In my personal case we used to do that a lot for several years but you cannot make people who are not in the hobby and don't (like your wife/gf) live close to you jump to the computer at friday night to order some fething GW books - it has got to a point at which this practice is creating more hassle than it is worth to deal with. And THAT is not a good thing for GW at all


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 Zande4 wrote:
As riveting as this topic is, how about we stay on the nids for now so this thread doesn't fall into the same abyss as the BA rumour thread.

Sorry, that's a good point, back to the topic

I am not really happy with the new Zoat's faces and will buy some old ones instead. The box is still good for the other two options. The price is also okay

Just picked up the White Dwarf today, I must say those Nid releases are great! The Zoanthrope out in a set of 3 models, nice. Looking forward to the Leviathan books set!

 Ifurita wrote:
Is that 6 new formations for Tyranids or 6 new formations in the book, including the imperial forces?

6 Tyranid formations, according to the description on the GW website.

It might just be my computer playing up, but the 360 views of the zoanthropes and venomthropes look stretched. Everything else is fine.

I have the same issue. I don't like this "upgrade" to the website. The zoom function is even less useful than before.

Grrrr! The Leviathan book is sold out!

GW is now producing mugs and biscuit tins.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
I have the same issue. I don't like this "upgrade" to the website. The zoom function is even less useful than before.

Maybe they got the guy that does PP's main site in? Zoom on that was broken for ages.

OT: I like the tweaking of the SH Broodlord. I wonder if the rumoured BA/Nid box will feature a very slightly re-modeled BA Terminator from SH, too?

Regarding the books having sold out so quickly. On one hand I find this annoying. Hopefully there will be another print run. OTOH: I am frustrated by the day one errata that still plagues so many companies paper out put so I will probably go digital if the thing is reasonably priced.

I think it's unlikely they were expecting the popularity of this.

It's not that bad that they sold out, they probably had to play it safe, and I'm sure more will come now that they know

On Tyranids? I've not played 40k for almost a year due to Real Life Crap(tm) but have they dipped that much in popularity?

And just like with the End Times books, sold out almost immediately with no actual note that they're limited edition...

Oh my bad there's a tiny little 'while stocks last' right at the bottom of the product description.

Both end times books are definitely getting a soft cover release. So would imagine this will too.

So people keep saying but has there been anything concrete to confirm that?

And I bet they sour the softcover release somehow. Like make it just the rules or something. I don't have any faith in GW to do a good thing (or even a logical thing) anymore.

The order gw sent to the printers for these and any book releases is done about 3/4 months ago maybe even longer. Reason being that formating, test runs, stock build up, shipping and other things i probly dont know about so they guess and fora bussiness under stocking is better than over stocking for tax reasons.
Is it a pita h@#$ yes but thems the brakes.

A limited edition hardcover is the logical response to ebook editions that end up floating around as PDFs within hours of release. It means GW can score as much cash as possible from the folks who must have it asap and the ebay scalper crowd, and then keep selling the content indefinitely.

 xttz wrote:
A limited edition hardcover is the logical response to ebook editions that end up floating around as PDFs within hours of release. It means GW can score as much cash as possible from the folks who must have it asap and the ebay scalper crowd, and then keep selling the content indefinitely.

Which would be fine, if they were actually advertised as limited edition.

 ImAGeek wrote:
So people keep saying but has there been anything concrete to confirm that?

And I bet they sour the softcover release somehow. Like make it just the rules or something. I don't have any faith in GW to do a good thing (or even a logical thing) anymore.

I can 100% confirm a release of the end times books.

Broodlord out of stock on AUS and US websites. Still in stock on CAN and UK though.

That's something at least. Still, it should have been communicated that the hardback ones were limited edition, and a regular edition would be coming.

 Zande4 wrote:
Broodlord out of stock on AUS and US websites. Still in stock on CAN and UK though.

Well if it goes out of stock in the UK as well hopefully it means the new brood lord won't be restricted to a limited release as part of the campaign box.

BTW if anyone was after tyranid dice Warpshadow are talking about doing another custom order.

 ImAGeek wrote:

 xttz wrote:
A limited edition hardcover is the logical response to ebook editions that end up floating around as PDFs within hours of release. It means GW can score as much cash as possible from the folks who must have it asap and the ebay scalper crowd, and then keep selling the content indefinitely.

Which would be fine, if they were actually advertised as limited edition.

The big evil GW website wrote:This product is available only while stocks last, and has been printed in only in English.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:

Neronoxx wrote:
Only if you realize this is how most businesses operate. Didn't know yesterday was the release of the new apple device and they sold out? TOO BAD!

It really isn't how most business operate, that and the difference being the Apple device goes back in stock.

Neronoxx wrote:
THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS IN ANY WAY. So their online stock, (which think about, is probably less than a 1/3rd the total) ran out. You have two options: 1, buy it 3rd party. 2, Acknowledge the world does not resolve around you Mr. Special Snowflake, and that when a company runs out of stock, they cannot mystically summon more copies. Be more patient and less selfish.
After all, if you had been able to buy one, but the guy next to you in line couldn't what would you say? "Sorry man, first come first serve."

You just called me Mr. Special Snowflake. First time for everything I guess.

Anyway, I question why these things are limited in the fething first place. If they can keep stock of all their other books, why are these recent books (like the End Times books) so limited? It's unnecessary, it doesn't help GW, serves the customers in no practical way and in the end benefits no one.

It absolutely helps GW because it drives demand and excitement for the inevitable non-Limited release. Ultimately it creates a feeling of "Oh! I missed this! Better buy it now while I can." when the regular release comes out. Overall demand increases versus if they had never released a limited edition. If you're interested in how this works, do a little research into the publishing industry. You may not like it, but it's good for GW and their stockholders.

I'm would guess their intent is to sell out as soon as possible during the preorder window while still selling a fair number. I believe around 2000 units is the normal limited amount for books.

The Void Shield Generator is a different issue, isn't relevant to the current conversation as it's not a book, and should probably never have been limited. I have no idea what was going on there. I would imagine they really didn't think it would sell.

 xttz wrote:

 ImAGeek wrote:

 xttz wrote:
A limited edition hardcover is the logical response to ebook editions that end up floating around as PDFs within hours of release. It means GW can score as much cash as possible from the folks who must have it asap and the ebay scalper crowd, and then keep selling the content indefinitely.

Which would be fine, if they were actually advertised as limited edition.

The big evil GW website wrote:This product is available only while stocks last, and has been printed in only in English.

I'm talking more about Nagash which I'm still bitter about.

Did the Stormclaw releases sell out on preorder as well? I would assume they printed the same numbers, but I have nothing to base it on.

Hardcover being limited just like Codex LEs is fine, but like the Codexes they should've said "regular release coming in a few months.

 YourIntestines wrote:
GW is now producing mugs and biscuit tins.

If they put a little more work into those, I might be tempted to pick one up. But just the paint splatter and name of the color? For $17? Pass.

If rather then “Macragge Blue” written on it, they put a on, I’d be there. I’m sure if the did the same with The Fang, Caliban Green, and Mephiston Red, with corresponding SW/DA/BA logos they would sell a lot more. Full color would be best, but even a white silhouette so they can keep it single color (for cheep printing) that’d still be much better. While marines are easily color coded, I’m sure a purple one with a ‘Nid logo, or a silver necron one would also do well.

There is an untapped market for 40k swag. With a little more effort these would have made a great gift for any 40k player.

Agreed, plus the bonus is that a lot of that kind of market can be really cheap so its an ideal stocking filler - plus its another market line they can use to sell to existing fans who might already have most of the models they want.

I could see mugs with faction symbols printed upon them selling really well.