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So my brother had strict directions to get me the tactical squad and decided im not expirenced enough and got me a snap tight 3 pack, are they as gakky as i think they are, because i am thinking there pretty gakky

Is there question you had?

They are space marines. Learn to paint on them before you throw yourself into the hobby. A lot of people don't like painting, and thus it's a turnoff. No point in spending a lot of money on something you're just going to ignore.

this isnt my first run through though i painted 3 chaos warriors and they looooked very nice

Still not sure what the question is, and this isn't an appropriate forum to rant.

if the 3 pack is a badly printed pack

I think what they are trying to say, is that instead of getting the multi-piece, Assault Marine kit, they got the box with three single pose Tactical Marines.
(Link for reference: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-AU/Space-Marines)

 spartan117 wrote:
if the 3 pack is a badly printed pack

No, they are not badly molded, they're meant to be like that, like the description says, they're designed to fill out squads, test colour schemes and for beginners to try their skills on.

These models have been specially designed to push-fit together and do not require glue for assembly. Ideal for adding additional models to a unit or for trying out new colour schemes, these are especially suitable for those new to modelling.

Look around if somebody has spare parts, i bought about 50 snapfit marines and im busy converting them, its hard. But uf you learn how ti convert snapfit models you will be able to do great stuff with more complex models


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And a chaplain

Soooo, what exactly is preventing you from returning them from where your brother got them from OP?

If they're still sealed. You're good to go. If he got them from a GW; if they're open, in my experience, tell them the situation (got an Orc Orruk instead of an Ork. No problem) and they more than likely swap them.

Worst come to worse, you can use them for what is suggested in this thread or just chop their heads off and replace them with one of the many hundreds out there for pose variety.

No care is the best care.

 spartan117 wrote:
So my brother had strict directions to get me the tactical squad and decided im not expirenced enough and got me a snap tight 3 pack, are they as gakky as i think they are, because i am thinking there pretty gakky

You trusted your brother to buy you stuff? I would never do that!!

Looks like you failed yourself.

Post pictures. People will be glad to point out hints and let you how to guide your brother.

I would give anything to have my first ork set in my hands untouched. Keep your head up, man. You're first set is a learner, so maybe a gakky set is the best start. You're brother is doing you a favor and if you'd like I can show my progression from year 0 to year 1 if you want proof. All the best luck,
Colin

Moved the thread to a more appropriate forum.

GW has pretty good customer service. Nothing wrong with what you got though. If you paint well they'll look good too.

The three-man pack was my very first entry into the hobby. It helped me figure out exactly how I wanted to paint my miniatures before I delved too far into things. Absolutely a worthwhile purchase.

Not to mention, it isn't like they are worthless. You can still use them in any Tactical Squad.

Honestly, the snapfits are a great way to start the hobby if your main intent is to play the game. The first thing I bought was the Dark vengeance starter set. All the models in there are snapfit, but just about everyone and their mother agrees it's a great value package.
If your main intent is building and converting, then I can definitely see why you're dissapointed. If it was your money, then even more so.
However, your brother probably just cares about you. He wanted you to have fun and he thought maybe you wouldn't be having fun with the more complicated to assemble models because they would be more frustrating.

Maybe you should be considerate of how your brother was feeling and why he tought it was better to buy the snapfit models.

Or your brother was shocked at the price of everything when he went in and thought, "Tactical squad, £25! WTF, I don't like my brother that much, is there anything cheaper."
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"Aha, so they're still Space Marines but only £6 That sounds more reasonable."

Mixing a few packs of those snapfits in amongst your other Marines when you get them is great and will save you a few £££ in the long run.

 spartan117 wrote:
So my brother had strict directions to get me the tactical squad and decided im not expirenced enough and got me a snap tight 3 pack, are they as gakky as i think they are, because i am thinking there pretty gakky

How old is your brother? Maybe his spending money is going towards girls, or he is saving up for a car or college or an apartment to move away from an ungrateful little

Maybe.

You got a gift. Gifts are great, don't be mad because he did not got you the expensive gift.

Also Snap fit marines are just as good as expensive marines in the game. The only thing that makes them look bad is if you paint them badly but so do the expensive ones.

Your brother is a wise man. He saved money!

If you gave him the money then remember to ask for your change! If he paid for them then paint them and appreciate them.

Did you give your brother the money to buy said Tactical Squad? If answer is Yes - get your change, go back to the store, explain the situation and with the change and box get your Tactical Squad.

If answer is no and this is a gift perhaps try to understand that people with zero interest in the hobby and zero desire to have a pot of paint and an Ork Stompa pushed on them will generally go with what's suggested and call it a day. If you're quite young then chances are the GW staffer will have asked about the situation (i.e. if you're just starting up) and suggested the snap-fits as a cheaper, easier way in.

Also, try not to be a little git about gifts. Smile, nod, realise that your brother is perhaps not the best person to send out, say thank you and move on with life instead of bemoaning his existence.