Olis Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 There is one thing that I'm thinking of that is stopping me from getting as excited as everyone else about this, and that is price. Do we know what the price is likely to be for the tactical squad? If I was to ballpark the price, I'd guess £27.50 - £30. Now, granted it will (almost) certainly be cheaper than a FW squad of ten with Tigrus bolters (2x sets of 5 marines and 1x set of bolters runs to £58.50, not including extra gubbins) but will they put a premium on the set, making it more expensive than the current (£25) 40k tactical squad? Call me a cynic but I'll be surprised if they don't ask for just that little bit more. Regardless, yay for plastic Mk4. Well a ten man assault squad is 50 quid. So I guess it could be anywhere from 27 - to 50 pounds. I hope for the sake of many of our more excitable brethren that it's closer to the former than the latter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 One of the reasons I'm waiting for full details. 50 would still be cheaper then FW but the margin gets smaller. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoric Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I think I like the idea of plastic Mk IV. Marines (as I would like to start a second Legion at the end of this year), and if they can be mixed with the FW upgrades they will be fine. Will have to wait for the "official" photos, and I hope that we doesn't have to wait for it until December. But I hope that this move wouldn't kill off FW-s range. As far as the customer can choose, which one he would like to buy, it is allright (yeah, I know, we are talking about GW - so wake up Leoric). On the other hand I didn't think that GW is going all in on the models, or at least not for now. FW will still produce upgrade kits (torsos, heads, shoulders) and all the Legion specific rare units, what is still fine. And I will always choose a FW made Legion-specific Contemptor over a regular GW one. (It's maybe only my weird thought, but the recent price rise on Sigismund and the Suzerain could be a hint on the new lineup - "cheaper" rank&file from GW and even more expensive special bits and pieces from FW.) As long as the books, the Primarchs and the specialist are staying with Alan Bligh and his crew, I will be happy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 There is one thing that I'm thinking of that is stopping me from getting as excited as everyone else about this, and that is price. Do we know what the price is likely to be for the tactical squad? If I was to ballpark the price, I'd guess £27.50 - £30. Now, granted it will (almost) certainly be cheaper than a FW squad of ten with Tigrus bolters (2x sets of 5 marines and 1x set of bolters runs to £58.50, not including extra gubbins) but will they put a premium on the set, making it more expensive than the current (£25) 40k tactical squad? Call me a cynic but I'll be surprised if they don't ask for just that little bit more. Regardless, yay for plastic Mk4. ^_^ Well, supposedly there are more models we have yet to see, including more terminators and a possible plastic contemptor or two. I'd think that $80 usd for 20 marines, two hq choices, 5-10 terminators, and 1-2 contemptors (split between two armies) is pretty reasonable in plastic. I'd jump on it in a second. You could always split with a friend and/or exchange as needed. They could literally sell this box set and turn around the company IMHO. I am blindly optimistic about this if its a main line thing and not relegated to a limited edition run. Also to note, FW has of late been calling the heresy "Age of Darkness battles"....so make of that what you will. That's supposing the rumor about this line replacing LoTR and the hobbit if not WHFB too. I welcome our new plastic overlords. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I think 80 usd for all that, which works out at about 50 pounds, would be an amazing deal. But I can't see it happening, especially if they can sell 10 assault marines for the same price. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Tharand Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Yeah I don't think it'll be $80 USD for all of that. My gut tells me $130+ USD. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I do wonder what this means for the FW HH infantry kits. GW don't usually sell the same things at the same time as FW, do they? So will the FW Legion squads go OOP? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I reckon they'll flog them for around the £30 range. They look like they will be compatible with the FW upgrades. The thing I really like is you won't have all the expensive left over bitz. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 The thing I really like is you won't have all the expensive left over bitz. You say leftover bitz, I say fodder for the next project. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000 Sons Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 If fw is losing money from some of the infantry, termies, and contemptors they will have to make it back with price hikes and probably AoS models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I would not be shocked to see this box set as a limited release like the Deathstorm and Space Wolf boxes. I highly doubt that. With all the heresy hype that would definetly be shooting themselves in the foot. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I would not be shocked to see this box set as a limited release like the Deathstorm and Space Wolf boxes. I highly doubt that. With all the heresy hype that would definetly be shooting themselves in the foot. Well the rumours I've seen say a limited box set kick the assassins one we just had, and then everything in it released as their own kits later, but it's all rumours at this point. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomMarine Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 · Hidden by Brother-Chaplain Kage, July 27, 2015 - off topic Hidden by Brother-Chaplain Kage, July 27, 2015 - off topic The "limited" assassins game is still on the shelf in my local gw Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129887
Charlo Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 · Hidden by Brother-Chaplain Kage, July 27, 2015 - off topic Hidden by Brother-Chaplain Kage, July 27, 2015 - off topic The "limited" assassins game is still on the shelf in my local gw It's still on the UK Webstore too, I doubt it was very popular. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129888
Remus Ventanus. Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I really hope GW doesn't try and steal all the glory from FW. I mean, the heresy IS fw. I'm totally fine with plastic marine armor, but anything more then that just screws FW over imo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 · Hidden by Brother-Chaplain Kage, July 27, 2015 - off topic Hidden by Brother-Chaplain Kage, July 27, 2015 - off topic The "limited" assassins game is still on the shelf in my local gw It's still on the UK Webstore too, I doubt it was very popular. Still some copies of Deathstorm floating around too. May see if I can borrow £57 or so to get one... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129919
ak1508 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I am also down with plastic infantry to bulk the armies up, maybe even a generic character model as well, like a Praetor kit of some sort, but I do still want the upgrade legion kits and all the tanks to be FW's resin. I would also consider jetbike squads as plastic or outriders, but having doubts whether turning those into plastic is a good idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I really hope GW doesn't try and steal all the glory from FW. I mean, the heresy IS fw. I'm totally fine with plastic marine armor, but anything more then that just screws FW over imo. Gw IS Forgeworld. I know what you mean though, the people behind the Heresy should be recognised. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4129972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Alan Bligh & Co. need to keep writing FW rules & lore. The "GW Design Team" has shown us time and again (Eldar, Newcron, new Space Marines) that they don't even have a grasp of how to balance their own game. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4130016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schultzhoffen Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'd love plastic FW armour sets but I doubt it will be cheaper than a current Tac Squad box - in fact, I'd lay a wager that it'd be more expensive. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4130052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkimaskMohawk Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'd love plastic FW armour sets but I doubt it will be cheaper than a current Tac Squad box - in fact, I'd lay a wager that it'd be more expensive. But less expensive than buying all the equivalent stuff from FW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4130065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yeah in what world is this stuff gonna be cheaper than 40k Marines? Of course there's going to be a premium on it, despite the fact that its largely the same as the 40k tactical box. Come on dude, this is GW were talking about. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4130066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 To be honest, if they sell these as separate kits I really don't see them being far more expensive than the regular 40k equivalent kits. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4130142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'd love plastic FW armour sets but I doubt it will be cheaper than a current Tac Squad box - in fact, I'd lay a wager that it'd be more expensive. When the equivalent from FW is £61 (as a bundle as well so a bit cheaper) I don't mind paying a bit more than the tactical squad box, it should still be a fair bit cheaper than the resin ones. I'm hoping here that GW aren't insane enough to try and charge £60 for ten plastic space marines though... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4130301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Projects: Forge World mail order store. To protect our sales we are building a new Forge World mail order store on the same platform and hosting environment as our Citadel mail order store and migrating all products and imagery. It is on track with a scheduled go live date in the summer of 2015. It will cost £1.1 million. Games Workshop Press Release, 28 July 2015. Not related directly to plastic, but a major change nonetheless Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/311482-plastic-heresy-photos/page/5/#findComment-4130313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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