LPetersson Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 So, I'm slowly starting a Daemon army (Mono God), I have one daemon prince (Still shrink wrapped) so far, and now I'm looking at getting a couple of bloodthirsters. I really like the Forgeworld bloodthirster, but it looks absolutely huge. I don't know how big the GW bloodthirster is, so I'm asking you guys, is it much bigger, to the point where I could be hurting myself, or is it just a bit so it doesn't really matter? I suppose I could get both and compare them, but I'd rather ask first ;-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Rik Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 If you are playing regular 40k games, you want the GW Bloodthirster. It is on a 60mm (Dreadnought) base and suitable for regular games. The FW Bloodthirster is MUCH larger, and would be very difficult to play standard games with. It is designed to be the special Bloodthirster from the Imperial Armour Apocalypse book, and as such is intended for Apocalypse games. If however, you just want a really awesome model (and in the flesh it is REALLY awesome), and you can afford it, go for the FW one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2730881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPetersson Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 I try to make my armies out of as much FW stuff as possible, but I guess this sounds a bit big. hmmm, I might just get one of each and compare... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2730921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Its about twice the overall size of the GW one the last time I saw them together. Just absolutely huge. My favorite bloodthirster was a plastic one from waaaay backin the day. A close friend of mine used to field him on a dread base (he wasnt supplied with one) and he was only slightly larger than a space marine. We called him 'fluffy'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2730967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPetersson Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 That sounds a bit like the demon from Hero Quest :-) Hmmm, I may have to scour fleabay and see if they have that one... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2730986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall_Brant Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 The only problem wic the GW Bloodthirster is it's all metal, metal is a pain in the ass to work wic even more so on a large model. Everything will need to be pinned or magnetized so it doesn't break all the time. Also the GW one is very old, and quite ugly compared to the new demons. Here's the best size comparison I could find between FW's and GW's Bloodthirsters': http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-HZLorI1B0w/S8EkzgD6...sk%20primed.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2731169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Ive also seen a kick-ass Bloodthirster base off the Balrog model: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...dId=prod1080185 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2731409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamb Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I like to use my FW bloodthirster, though as has been mentioned he is huge and can't hide well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2731599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kythnos Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Ultraforge also has a nice greater deamon, which might work as a Bloodthirster. Check their Greater Wardeamon :cuss http://www.ultraforgeminiatures.com/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2731696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellios Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 So, I'm slowly starting a Daemon army (Mono God), I have one daemon prince (Still shrink wrapped) so far, and now I'm looking at getting a couple of bloodthirsters.I really like the Forgeworld bloodthirster, but it looks absolutely huge. I don't know how big the GW bloodthirster is, so I'm asking you guys, is it much bigger, to the point where I could be hurting myself, or is it just a bit so it doesn't really matter? I suppose I could get both and compare them, but I'd rather ask first ;-) Well to be honest he is almost impossible to hide... and if he scatters in a deepstrike he has a huge base... so that would be a bigger problem... oh and moving him through forests/buildings... you either have to crush the terrain or remove it! It is however awesome... The Eldar Avatar isn't as bad... it is still harder to hide but you don't need to worry about deepstrike and it is still small enough that it will fit in some bits... The Blood Thirster however is awesome in resin form! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2732153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju'kosian Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 the FW bloodthirster is good for apoc games and such, it's a little overkill to use a huge model like that in normal games. It's very difficult to hide, and has a huge base for the deepstrike.. like mentioned above. But for the sheer awesomeness.. it's really up to your personal taste. to see the difference take a look : http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/jungkoo/bikes005.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2740453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricketofdeth Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Just get the FW khorne demon prince and use that as a bloodthirster. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2740726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPetersson Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Just get the FW khorne demon prince and use that as a bloodthirster. I assume you mean this one: http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-4000...AND-HERALD.html I was thinking of getting that one anyway and using it as a...Daemon Prince :-) Ultraforge also has a nice greater deamon, which might work as a Bloodthirster. Check their Greater Wardeamon :lol:http://www.ultraforgeminiatures.com/ Yeah, that looks damn good. I've had a hard time finding someone that sells them in the UK though. But definitely worth getting I think... EDIT: And just as I typed that I thought of eBay which happens to have them.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227940-forgeworld-or-games-workshop-bloodthirster/#findComment-2742180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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