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 Barzam wrote:

You guys know that brand-new figures haven't been going into the SC boxes, right?

Except that they did in the Tau box. In fact, everything in that box was new. The sculpts were only a few months old at most.

Yeah. That's one box out of how many?

One box does not make it standard procedure.

Anyhow, I'm probably up for 2 boxes of each. I can always use more Terminator Lord/Sorcerer parts for my Chaos Legions, and the current Chaos Dreadnought/Helbrute is a nice model that I don't yet own.

While I'd like to see new CSM models, I do a lot of mixing with 3rd party stuff, loyalist stuff, Forge World HH and 40k stuff (now including Calth) and it works for me. Even the AoS stuff will make for some beautiful World Eaters & Berserkers. (just bought some more for that exact purpose).

This blog comes hugely recommended.
https://eternalhunt.wordpress.com/khornes-eternal-hunt/
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/432972.page

I'll have to figure out some wheel replacements for the Tauroxen. Vic Minis' wheel and suspension packs, most likely...

tneva82 wrote:

 Barzam wrote:

You guys know that brand-new figures haven't been going into the SC boxes, right?

Except that they did in the Tau box. In fact, everything in that box was new. The sculpts were only a few months old at most.

Yeah. That's one box out of how many?

One box does not make it standard procedure.

I for one certainly hoped that the reason the CSM start collecting box didn't get released at the same time as all the others was that they were updating the model line. I don't think that was unreasonable. But no - it seems to have been delayed for no real reason. Disappointing.

 Azazelx wrote:
I'll have to figure out some wheel replacements for the Tauroxen. Vic Minis' wheel and suspension packs, most likely...

Zinge Industries also sells an upgrade kit: http://zinge.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=18&product_id=704

Crispy78 wrote:

I for one certainly hoped that the reason the CSM start collecting box didn't get released at the same time as all the others was that they were updating the model line. I don't think that was unreasonable. But no - it seems to have been delayed for no real reason. Disappointing.

In case you didn't notice chaos wasn't only army that didn't get one right off the bat...Shock horror GW layering releases...What a newsflash!

Surely even GW couldn't be so utterly vacant as to print up a sketchbook of a type folk have wanted ever since Gothic & Eldritch went out of print, and then sell it literally only in a single store on a single day. Hull must just be trying to drive folk to the store by implying that but really it's a general release that happens to be the same day as their anniversary, aye?

English WD teaser - by Scanner on the SpikeyBits forum

Crispy78 wrote:

I for one certainly hoped that the reason the CSM start collecting box didn't get released at the same time as all the others was that they were updating the model line. I don't think that was unreasonable. But no - it seems to have been delayed for no real reason. Disappointing.

They wouldn't release the SC box at the same time as a brand new kit. If we had already had a new basic CSM sprue a few months ago/last year then there might have been a chance. We might get a Khorne Berserker SC box sometime soonish with those ancient sprues included along with a Forgefiend and clampack AC. Otherwise I don't see any more hope for CSM until there's another, fuller release who knows how far down the line.


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 BrookM wrote:

 Azazelx wrote:
I'll have to figure out some wheel replacements for the Tauroxen. Vic Minis' wheel and suspension packs, most likely...

Zinge Industries also sells an upgrade kit: http://zinge.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=18&product_id=704

Thanks for the link. 15 quid though.. sheesh. I was hoping to find something less than $18USD (Vic's price) for what basically amounts to a set of four wheels.

While Vic's upgrade kit is nicely detailed, it's on the flimsy side and not as sturdy as Zinge's kit.

 Yodhrin wrote:
Surely even GW couldn't be so utterly vacant as to print up a sketchbook of a type folk have wanted ever since Gothic & Eldritch went out of print, and then sell it literally only in a single store on a single day. Hull must just be trying to drive folk to the store by implying that but really it's a general release that happens to be the same day as their anniversary, aye?

As I've said many times in this thread now, GW Portsmouth were selling it for their anniversary the weekend just gone. It appears to be, at this stage anyway, limited edition for stores when their anniversary is.

Thanks, ImAGeek, I will add a quote of yours to the OP.

Are there any pics/reviews of the book online yet?

 BrookM wrote:
While Vic's upgrade kit is nicely detailed, it's on the flimsy side and not as sturdy as Zinge's kit.

Interesting, thanks for the info there. I'm probably not gong to be up to spending what amounts to $30ea plus postage to upgrade the Taurox kits. I might have to build them with the stock tracks and simply hate myself instead. Or just never build them.

Warhams-77 wrote:
Thanks, ImAGeek, I will add a quote of yours to the OP.

Are there any pics/reviews of the book online yet?

I haven't seen any; but then I don't know how busy a store Pompey is for many people to have actually bought a copy. I was tempted to go a pick up one but I wasn't in Pompey that weekend and I didn't have much money. I'm sure I'll regret it!

My Stores' b'day is in October and they'll have some -- very few -- copies in.

So as/when your store gets a b'day then there'll be some.

In theory.

 Azazelx wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
While Vic's upgrade kit is nicely detailed, it's on the flimsy side and not as sturdy as Zinge's kit.

Interesting, thanks for the info there. I'm probably not gong to be up to spending what amounts to $30ea plus postage to upgrade the Taurox kits. I might have to build them with the stock tracks and simply hate myself instead. Or just never build them.

Just the suspension and wheels comes in at 10.50£, and you could probably sell the spare track parts for around 5£.

I don't think I'll ever understand GW. One minute they're sane, the next they're nickle & diming people like crazy, the next they're leaving money on the table with bizarre location- or time-based limitations on purchases.

Mental.

 reds8n wrote:
My Stores' b'day is in October and they'll have some -- very few -- copies in.

So as/when your store gets a b'day then there'll be some.

In theory.

Not true. My local GW's birthday has recently come and gone--it's strictly for the UK/Europe.

Thanks Obama.

Thanks Drumpf.

 reds8n wrote:
My Stores' b'day is in October and they'll have some -- very few -- copies in.

So as/when your store gets a b'day then there'll be some.

In theory.

Which is incredibly annoying if true since the Birmingham store had it's 30th anniversary back in March and though framed artwork was nice, I really want this sketchbook.

*sigh* Same old 10 man CSM. I guess they wont be changing for another few more years...

 DarkStarSabre wrote:
Hey look everybody. It's that plastic Chaos Terminator Lord they've shoved at us in 3 army deals and a board game.

I mean, at this point I'd take the fething Aspiring Champion.

Heck, at this point I'd take a sheet of Chaos transfers over it.

Fantastic missed opportunity. Fantastic waste of time.

It's almost like they don't realise that we don't want a plastic Chaos Terminator Lord. Again. Again again.

It's a "Start Collecting" box. If you have all this stuff already 3 times over, you're not the target audience

 lord_blackfang wrote:
It's a "Start Collecting" box. If you have all this stuff already 3 times over, you're not the target audience

Yeah, 'cause people who already play sure aren't buying these for the discounts. Nosiree!

 ImAGeek wrote:

Warhams-77 wrote:
Thanks, ImAGeek, I will add a quote of yours to the OP.

Are there any pics/reviews of the book online yet?

I haven't seen any; but then I don't know how busy a store Pompey is for many people to have actually bought a copy. I was tempted to go a pick up one but I wasn't in Pompey that weekend and I didn't have much money. I'm sure I'll regret it!

Probably worth a look in or a facebook message, they might still have it. I got the apocalypse templates in GW Portsmouth long after they'd sold out online. No store of any kind in Commercial Road is "busy"


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 Yodhrin wrote:

Mental.

It's pretty obvious why they do this, they're trying to get people into the stores, an exclusive to build excitement around a store birthday is a fairly solid way to do that. It really isn't that hard to understand.

I'm hoping the Tempestus formation does something actually worthwhile, because for $68 a Pop, I'd absolutely buy 4-5 of Them for 2x Formation and a CAD + 2 Command Squads for a fun, mid-level army (point wise).

IMO, the Taurox is one of those "looks better in person" models, much like the Heldrake and Centurion devastators.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:

 lord_blackfang wrote:
It's a "Start Collecting" box. If you have all this stuff already 3 times over, you're not the target audience

Yeah, 'cause people who already play sure aren't buying these for the discounts. Nosiree!

They might but they aren't main target so they can't expect to not have duplicates of what they have.

If I buy AM I have to accept it has HQ I have no need for. That's the life. Particularly HQ models are generally ones you don't generally need from those boxes if you are veteran player. Regardless of what army.

No surprise chaos isn't better in that than others. Duh.

Ork box has practically worthless nob box nor do they get much use for multiple painboyz either. Loyal marines are likely flooded with termie captains as well. Tyranid box isn't super hyper veteran friendly either. Only so many gargoyles you need and tyranid warriors are junk you likely don't want that many(and those you get plenty in all boxed deals as well). Hive tyrant is good if it contains wings.

Daemon ones are pretty good though for getting multiples.

 Bull0 wrote:

 ImAGeek wrote:

Warhams-77 wrote:
Thanks, ImAGeek, I will add a quote of yours to the OP.

Are there any pics/reviews of the book online yet?

I haven't seen any; but then I don't know how busy a store Pompey is for many people to have actually bought a copy. I was tempted to go a pick up one but I wasn't in Pompey that weekend and I didn't have much money. I'm sure I'll regret it!

Probably worth a look in or a facebook message, they might still have it. I got the apocalypse templates in GW Portsmouth long after they'd sold out online. No store of any kind in Commercial Road is "busy"

Might be, I might drop them a message after payday. Good point! Are you from round here then?

Oh god i dont even play eldar and want that book.

any price set on it?

 Desubot wrote:
Oh god i dont even play eldar and want that book.

any price set on it?

Yeah me too. Looks pretty! But as it is can't buy it.

But I'll be stunned if it does NOT become generally available later. Odds of that? Slim. They didn't keep "exclusive to this box set" models exclusive that long either

Question is rather when it comes more widely available. Hopefully sooner rather than late!