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Also there Is the harry potter deck building co op game. Showed at Gencon 2016 and sold out every day, high demand as the demo games were a 2 hour wait!

Maybe it isn't at is highest peak, but I easily see this selling well. I know my Fiancee would get into this no problem

 Zaku212 wrote:

 General Annoyance wrote:

 Yodhrin wrote:
Oh no need to worry, Jakey Trolling looks set to be milking this particular cow until it's a skeletal cadaver, there's no danger we're passed peak Potter if the slavish legions of Flying Numpties she sets on people who she disagrees with on Twitter are anything to go by.

I've never followed JK Rowling - has she got a problem with Social Media or something?

She likes to play canon-police with fic writers etc.

She enjoys searching Twitter for her name or coming across random people through retweets that don't mention her at all, then using the .@ trick to throw anyone she disagrees with out for a digital lynching from her braindead "Potterheads"(who seem incapable of human speech beyond telling people who dislike Jakey/Potter to shut up and endlessly chanting "OMG Queen! Queen, slay!" and the like at everything she says) in the obvious hope that folk she disagrees with(not just fanfic either, you only have to hold a different political opinion and find her in a capricious mood when she stumbles on your tweet) will be driven off the platform and silenced by the combination of abuse and notification overload.

It's a shame that she's such a poisonous person as she's not a terrible author or anything.

So... back on topic, is there any information regarding which school term years Harry, Ron and Hermione will be sculpted in?

The Voldermort promo art suggests it will be during their final year, but it might be cool if younger versions eventually get released.

I would also love to see some of the Dark Forest denizens like centaurs or Aragog's 8-legged offspring make it to miniature form.

Following as the wife likes this (well me too but not to an excessive degree) and anything to tempt her into rolling dice with me is worth keeping an eye on. Badguys could make good generic wizards or cultists too, though KM stuff is kinda spendy to get for fodder minis.

 RiTides wrote:

 The Grumpy Eldar wrote:
Well. Maybe they got into the licence because of the new movie this year. And the rumoured one of that new play that might come around 2020.

On that note, is the book that came out from the play any good? It got a ton of coverage, but I was turned off reading it due to poor reviews. I really enjoyed the series, though, so might give it a try anyway.

Never considered this as a miniatures game, but Knight models has done very well with Batman so it should be interesting!

It was.... interesting. My wife and I read it, and found our reactions to our various favorite characters' fates more entertaining than the book itself. It is a play, but it also does really stick plotholes into everything. Think of it like the Star Trek reboot. Getting it from the library is probably the more prudent choice.

I want to be excited. However I still haven't been happy with KM's miniatures. I like their game system but everytime I end up making a new miniatures order, I end up disappointed.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Honestly I think it'd make a better RPG.

A few years back there were stories of JK Rowling being approached by a few of the larger RPG producing companies to make a game set in the Harry Potter world but she was very much against the idea as she doesn't want people messing with her world, Not sure how true the stories are but around the time I heard stories from a couple of reliable sources.

That's why I was surprised the see a miniature game in development although her tight control of the licence may have weakened over time.

Finally! A chance to recreate the Ordo Hereticus Hogwarts purge for realsies on the tabletop.

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
So... back on topic, is there any information regarding which school term years Harry, Ron and Hermione will be sculpted in?

The Voldermort promo art suggests it will be during their final year, but it might be cool if younger versions eventually get released.

I would also love to see some of the Dark Forest denizens like centaurs or Aragog's 8-legged offspring make it to miniature form.

Chances are there will eventually be multiple versions. KM just this week released their ninth Batman...

Tentatively interested in this, there's potential for some great minis (chances are if they're nice sculpts I'll end up with a few choice characters regardless of the game), and there's a lot of ways to take the rules.

DarkTraveler777 wrote:So... back on topic, is there any information regarding which school term years Harry, Ron and Hermione will be sculpted in?

The Voldermort promo art suggests it will be during their final year, but it might be cool if younger versions eventually get released.

I would also love to see some of the Dark Forest denizens like centaurs or Aragog's 8-legged offspring make it to miniature form.

They will be sculpted as Kindergarten and 5th year college Seniors only.

Centaurs will made but they will be Tiger Centaurs to preserve exclusive IP. Only Aragog's 6-legged offspring will be available, there will be exclusive 8 legged models but only available on launch day.

That is 100% confirmed.

Aeneades wrote:

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Honestly I think it'd make a better RPG.

A few years back there were stories of JK Rowling being approached by a few of the larger RPG producing companies to make a game set in the Harry Potter world but she was very much against the idea as she doesn't want people messing with her world, Not sure how true the stories are but around the time I heard stories from a couple of reliable sources.

That's why I was surprised the see a miniature game in development although her tight control of the licence may have weakened over time.

On a serious note, since all we've seen is a movie still the license might be through Warner rather than Rowling.

For example even though Rowling will not allow other writers touch her universe, when the films came out there was a slew of tie-in books approved by Warner.

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:

 Brother SRM wrote:
It feels like they're striking the iron well after it stopped being hot.

Not sure I follow this line of reasoning.

1. A new movie set in the same universe is coming out in a few weeks.
2. A extremely successful play set after the Potter books hit London this year.
3. Bi-coastal theme parks in the United States centered around Potter's universe.

I don't know what "hot' is considered, but it seems like the Harry Potter license is smoldering at least. Locally, because of one of the aforementioned theme parks, I hear Harry Potter commercials regularly on TV and radio. I don't think the setting is as far removed from the general public's minds as people here are making it out to be.

1. A new movie set in a fictional universe in the fictional universe of HP.
2. So successful I (nor anyone I know of) hasn't heard of it?
3. Bi-coastal? Disney? That's not really a theme park. It's more of an exhibit within the theme park.

It's not smoldering on a hearth. More like smoldering in an ember carrier on the hip of subculturists.

 DeffDred wrote:

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:

 Brother SRM wrote:
It feels like they're striking the iron well after it stopped being hot.

Not sure I follow this line of reasoning.

1. A new movie set in the same universe is coming out in a few weeks.
2. A extremely successful play set after the Potter books hit London this year.
3. Bi-coastal theme parks in the United States centered around Potter's universe.

I don't know what "hot' is considered, but it seems like the Harry Potter license is smoldering at least. Locally, because of one of the aforementioned theme parks, I hear Harry Potter commercials regularly on TV and radio. I don't think the setting is as far removed from the general public's minds as people here are making it out to be.

1. A new movie set in a fictional universe in the fictional universe of HP.
2. So successful I (nor anyone I know of) hasn't heard of it?
3. Bi-coastal? Disney? That's not really a theme park. It's more of an exhibit within the theme park.

It's not smoldering on a hearth. More like smoldering in an ember carrier on the hip of subculturists.

1. Umm no it's not? It is a prequel to HP.
2. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/aug/03/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-script-breaks-sales-records
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/07/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-huge-success-leads-to-an-extra-seven-month-run/

 DeffDred wrote:


Bi-coastal? Disney? That's not really a theme park. It's more of an exhibit within the theme park.

It's not smoldering on a hearth. More like smoldering in an ember carrier on the hip of subculturists.

http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/harrypotter/

https://www.universalorlando.com/Theme-Parks/Wizarding-World-Of-Harry-Potter.aspx

Not Disney, Universal Studios, and a bit more than an exhibit.

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

DarkTraveler777 wrote:So... back on topic, is there any information regarding which school term years Harry, Ron and Hermione will be sculpted in?

The Voldermort promo art suggests it will be during their final year, but it might be cool if younger versions eventually get released.

I would also love to see some of the Dark Forest denizens like centaurs or Aragog's 8-legged offspring make it to miniature form.

They will be sculpted as Kindergarten and 5th year college Seniors only.

Centaurs will made but they will be Tiger Centaurs to preserve exclusive IP. Only Aragog's 6-legged offspring will be available, there will be exclusive 8 legged models but only available on launch day.

That is 100% confirmed.

I feel like there is a joke here that I am missing.

Is the joke that Knight Models figures are a pain to collect due to exclusives and all that? I have zero experience with their games.

Aeneades wrote:
A few years back there were stories of JK Rowling being approached by a few of the larger RPG producing companies to make a game set in the Harry Potter world but she was very much against the idea as she doesn't want people messing with her world, Not sure how true the stories are but around the time I heard stories from a couple of reliable sources.

It may have had more to do with an RPG needing to fill in all the blank spots on the map of the Wizarding World. Until recently Rowling had really only provided information about wizards in the UK. Other than two school names there is nothing about the rest of Europe and until she started releasing new background with the run up to the movies there was nothing about the North America, South America, Africa, or Asia other than a handful of Quidittch team names. She probably would not have wanted some random RPG company to start messing with her world.

Uh-oh! I'm starting to sound like a HP fanboy!

Is there any real doubt from anyone that the license is through warner?

I mean, I have no interest in the game personally but I find it's pretty obvious that it's spun off from Knight Models relationship with Warner as a result of the success of the Batman Miniatures Game.

Heck, it wouldn't surprise me if by this time next year, KM release a Scooby Doo miniatures boxed set game...

Not sure this will work if it is just a fighting game, would be interesting if it heavily incorporates school life and has campaign for graduating from Hogwarts. And such.

 Compel wrote:

Heck, it wouldn't surprise me if by this time next year, KM release a Scooby Doo miniatures boxed set game...

I'd buy that in a heartbeat!

Basically every woman I know is mental for Harry Potter - could be a really good recruiting game if it's not too expensive. The popularity has definitely peaked but it's quite an interesting proposition regardless.

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Not sure this will work if it is just a fighting game, would be interesting if it heavily incorporates school life and has campaign for graduating from Hogwarts. And such.

Not sure academics and graduation would make for a compelling miniature game. That seems more board-gamey to me, or RPG-related. Are you thinking of something on the level of Kingdom Death where players go through "years" as game events?

The books and movies have quite a bit of violence from wizarding duels to all out warfare, so I think a combat oriented game would work quite well. Plus, the two sides of the magical coin have very different focuses. The good side often incapacitates, binds, or "throws" opponents, while the bad side uses more straightforward lethal magics. I think there could be some neat game mechanics for playing out the various spells, especially ones that don't just zap and kill the target.

Knight have done well with both Marvel and Batman at making games about more than just punching and shooting- you can have Batman beat the snot out of the Joker's crew and leave KOed guys all over the board, but if they've been racking up Victory Points while you've got distracted dishing out beatings then unless you can take them all out (very difficult in the 6-8 turns you have) then you're not winning that game.

I think that same approach will work with HP, I imagine it'll be as much about grabbing magical artefacts or protecting certain characters rather than just zapping everyone to bits.

I could 1000% get my daughter into this, perhaps even my wife. I loved reading all the books, and it was fun to see the movies with my wife. There's nothing quite like bonding with your child by reading with them, and my oldest and I have read the entire book series at the end watching each movie.

So yeah, anything with gaming and family time is a win in my book.

 Paradigm wrote:
Knight have done well with both Marvel and Batman at making games about more than just punching and shooting- you can have Batman beat the snot out of the Joker's crew and leave KOed guys all over the board, but if they've been racking up Victory Points while you've got distracted dishing out beatings then unless you can take them all out (very difficult in the 6-8 turns you have).

I think that same approach will work with HP, I imagine it'll be as much about grabbing magical artefacts or protecting certain characters rather than just zapping everyone to bits.

What you describe sounds like a fun game to me. If the HP game won't let me cast Alohomora! to open locked doors then I'll be livid. LIVID.

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
The good side often incapacitates, binds, or "throws" opponents.

Yeah tell that to Bellatrix....

 Compel wrote:


Heck, it wouldn't surprise me if by this time next year, KM release a Scooby Doo miniatures boxed set game...

Hasslefree had better watch out...

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:


I think there could be some neat game mechanics for playing out the various spells, especially ones that don't just zap and kill the target.

I'm getting flashbacks to AoS here for some reason. Can't think why.

 AndrewC wrote:

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
The good side often incapacitates, binds, or "throws" opponents.

Yeah tell that to Bellatrix....

She had it coming. Also note I said "often" so...

Ruin wrote:

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:


I think there could be some neat game mechanics for playing out the various spells, especially ones that don't just zap and kill the target.

I'm getting flashbacks to AoS here for some reason. Can't think why.

I really doubt the spells will have players doing funny songs and dances or speaking in odd voices to achieve game effects. But there are a fair few in this thread who seem hell bent on not talking about this game and just making fun of it, so there you go.

I think an interesting discussion could be had which seriously focused on hypothesizing game mechanics which could be used to incorporate the plethora of non-lethal spells demonstrated in the books and on screen in the movies. Certainly those spells could be used to create gaming opportunities that go beyond simply attacking and killing the other side's wizards, but you know, where are the lulz in a discussion like that?

Bring on more of the "Herp derp Harry Potter is for gurls, Rowling is a SJW beast, and this game is 10 years too late" arguments.

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Not sure this will work if it is just a fighting game, would be interesting if it heavily incorporates school life and has campaign for graduating from Hogwarts. And such.

Not sure academics and graduation would make for a compelling miniature game. That seems more board-gamey to me, or RPG-related. Are you thinking of something on the level of Kingdom Death where players go through "years" as game events?

The books and movies have quite a bit of violence from wizarding duels to all out warfare, so I think a combat oriented game would work quite well. Plus, the two sides of the magical coin have very different focuses. The good side often incapacitates, binds, or "throws" opponents, while the bad side uses more straightforward lethal magics. I think there could be some neat game mechanics for playing out the various spells, especially ones that don't just zap and kill the target.

Like kingdom death would be cool, but it could be simple like needing ingredients from a potion while being harassed by draco and his bullies, or competition with other houses, doesn't have to be all be fights against the Death eaters.

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:


I think an interesting discussion could be had which seriously focused on hypothesizing game mechanics which could be used to incorporate the plethora of non-lethal spells demonstrated in the books and on screen in the movies. Certainly those spells could be used to create gaming opportunities that go beyond simply attacking and killing the other side's wizards, but you know, where are the lulz in a discussion like that?

I think here they ought to take a leaf from the Marvel rules. In that, everyone has unique abilities and often, they do only minor damage or no damage at all, but come with various special effects like throwing or pinning a target, hitting everyone along a straight line, ricocheting round corners ect. Something like that, where every attack has some kind of special effect attached, would work, and instead of having certain attacks for certain characters, there are general classes of spell that anyone proficient in that class can use. Maybe have it levelled so a Year One student isn't throwing around the same calibre of spells as Dumbledore or Snape, for example.

First model shown, Mad Eye Moody. Likeness is fantastic:

Not impressed. That's gotta be the second or third worst Doctor Who sculpt Warlord's ever released.




Oh, that's Mad Eye Moody. Looks amazing.