Filius Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hi Wolves … I'm tempted to start collecting Space Wolves (although I don't plan to play 40k with the minis, just want to paint and collect stuff) … and I wonderd why the Blood Claws Box with 10 Marines and 218 Pieces costs 30 Euros while a regular tactical Marine Squad with 10 Marines and 179 Pieces costs 35 Euros. Is there anything special/better about the Tactical Squad Minis? And an complementary Question: Is it possible and common to mix Space Wolves Minis and those of "regular" Marines? Do the parts fit? And does the result look okay? Or is it nonsense, to mix them, especially, as the Blood Claws (Wolf Guard, Grey Hunters) are cheaper? Thanks for the Help in Advance! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkalleone Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 They are Compatible but the SW Ones have way more Trophys and such. The TActical Squad has more Weapons (Grav and 1 Missle Launcher). If you are sollely painting i would choose the SW ones for the flair. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHowler Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The parts from most of the newer marine boxes should mix and match perfectly. There are some older boxes I know which had different fittings for the head and waist, but I don't know if they still sell those or not. From a fluff perspective, you might need to shave off some of the other chapter's heraldry when mixing and matching. Most self-respecting wolves wouldn't be caught walking around with sissy little blood angels tears dangling from their armor. Just saying. Otherwise, go nuts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks a lot for the Answers! When talking about "Blood Claws" and "Tactical Squads" i was refering to the Boxes, that are currently offered on the Games Workshop Website, especiall this … http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Space-Wolves-Blood-Claws vs. that … http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Space-Marine-Tactical-Squad As far as I can see, the later ones don't have any Chapter Markers because they are meant to be used by (almost) every Chapters, right? And … is it a "good idea" to just buy a box of tacital Marines in order to have more bits and options to have variants of the Space Wolves? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ah … and … has anyone a reasonable explanation, why the Space Wolves are cheaper than the Tactical Squad Marines? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Blackwood Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 because they are better or possibly because there isint a heavy weapon in the box Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 From a fluff perspective, you might need to shave off some of the other chapter's heraldry when mixing and matching. Most self-respecting wolves wouldn't be caught walking around with sissy little blood angels tears dangling from their armor. Just saying. Otherwise, go nuts. Still laughing about the "sissy little blood angels tears" ... thanks! I haven't laughed that much in days! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 because they are better Okay. In what way? Are the bits more detailed? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHowler Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm not sure anyone knows why a box with more detail/pieces/bits might be cheaper than a box with less stuff in it. I bought one box of the plain tacticals for exactly what you're talking about. I mixed in the bits to get different poses, extra weapons, more marines, and it works well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm not sure anyone knows why a box with more detail/pieces/bits might be cheaper than a box with less stuff in it. I bought one box of the plain tacticals for exactly what you're talking about. I mixed in the bits to get different poses, extra weapons, more marines, and it works well. Ah! Great! Thanks, thanks, doublethanks for that Answer! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykryl Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The Tactical box comes with a rocket launcher, meltagun, gravgun & pistol, flamer and maybe a combi. Grey Hunter box only has plasma guns and pistols. I have no idea why the Tactical box is more because it only has 1 power sword and 1 power fist. The Space Wolves box has 1 power sword, 1 power axe, 1 thunder hammer & storm shield, pair lightning claws, 1 power fist, not sure on storm bolter number. Doesn't make sense why one costs more than the other to me Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastHuzzah Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Did they change box components/qtys for BC/GH? Because the last box I bought had 4 sprues (2 ea of 2 different sprues) that totalled 10 legs/bodies w/ 2 pg, 2 pair lc, 2 pf, 2 th/ss and 2 ss +wolf bits Filius you can probably find an unboxing of both on youtube. Cheers! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Did they change box components/qtys for BC/GH? Because the last box I bought had 4 sprues (2 ea of 2 different sprues) that totalled 10 legs/bodies w/ 2 pg, 2 pair lc, 2 pf, 2 th/ss and 2 ss +wolf bits Filius you can probably find an unboxing of both on youtube. Cheers! Ah! That's a good idea! Off to youtube ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykryl Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Did they change box components/qtys for BC/GH? Because the last box I bought had 4 sprues (2 ea of 2 different sprues) that totalled 10 legs/bodies w/ 2 pg, 2 pair lc, 2 pf, 2 th/ss and 2 ss +wolf bits Filius you can probably find an unboxing of both on youtube. Cheers! No I just scanned the sprue quickly on the website and forgot there was 2 of each in the Wolves box. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Ridcully Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Most of mine look similar to the standard marines, but that's mainly because my wolves are all from when I first started years ago so from the old Grey hunter and Blood claw boxes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3929963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerw Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I assume it is bc marine boxes can be used by almost any SM army while BC is basically SW and maybe chaos Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302475-prices-of-blood-claws-vs-tactical-squad/#findComment-3930694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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