Strength 10 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I'm almost certain that GW will release a new plastic regiment for IG in the next couple of years looking at the way releases have been going. The rate at which they've been bringing out new armies (Admech, Deathwatch, Genestealer Cults) I think they're likely to turn their attention to IG soon enough. These armies each required multiple new plastic kits - guard only really need a single large one (some basic infantry, plus bits for heavy weapons and a command squad) and you have an entirely new regiment. All the other preexisting vehicle kits etc can be used. Maybe we will also get veteran squads with carapace and multiple special weapons options.I know it sounds crazy after so long without new kits, but for sure it will happen at some point considering the rate of new releases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4637032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeller Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Nope. I've got a theme set and I've spent too much on paint, accessories, and those darn transport + squad kits. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4637263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm seriously considering going bananas buying 10 to 20 of the current cadian kit at its current price of 29USD vs the 40-50USD most kits have been latey... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4639042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 If youre happy with the kit and think new ones might be coming its not a bad idea. However if they do release a new guard kit. Your probably correct at guessing the price range. The kits will probably be amazing though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4639225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Likely have more options and bits too. Generally speaking I'd say buying now just in case is a good idea. If the kit doesn't change, well you wanted them anyway! If it does, then you have a stash of the older ones to tide you over for projects :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4639239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Plus, as everyone knows, the new kits have way way more bits then bodies so really kind of wasteful... I had figured out a while back it is more cost effective (points per dollar) to buy monopose lasguns guardsmen and use the mutipose kit to build specialists and absorbed excess bits from the comand squad. Specifically the comand squad has enough specialists bits to use up almost an entire IF box on top of the comand squads 5... definitly if you use the specialists from the IF squad to.. 2x banner 1x medic 1x vox 1x plasma 1x melta 1x sniper 1x heavyflamer/flamer 1x grenade launcher A bunch of melee bits suitable for multiple officers... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4639543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm still ticking along with my list and have just ordered another three proxy Chimeras. My blinkers are well and truly secured :D ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4639548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'm still ticking along with my list and have just ordered another three proxy Chimeras. My blinkers are well and truly secured :D ! What are you proxying in for chimeras? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4639895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'm converting German Halftracks (1/35th SDKFZ 251 from Tamiya). This one is still WIP and the next batch will be slightly different: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP130_zpszfpwvjqg.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4640153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emicus Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Not buying stuff is an option??? I dont believe you. In all seriousness, when an update is on the horizon for a particular army I try to hold off. Depending on the horridness of the current kit, desperate desire to realise my dream and likelyhood of update this side of the millenium my soul is weighed and usually found wanting. But there's always more projects, so I can throw money at those instead :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4641236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Let's put it this way... I put off my bretonnians when I resumed the hobby... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4641420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad Hermit Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Well, I stopped into my local GW to pick up a selection of paints that I was starting to run low on and... seeing as I'm weak and have no discipline when it comes to my Guardsmen... I picked up an Infantry Squad and a Sentinel. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4641480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 The Emperor works in mysterious ways Hermit ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4641483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I said I was going to clear out some of the backlog before buying anything new.... my willpower is weak! Bought 2 sentinels and 15 snap fit guardsmen :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4641490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hah, I wound up doing that the other day. I went in for a nice chat with them about an upcoming event and walked away with Start Collecting Astra Militarum, some regular Neophyte Hybrids, a Neophyte Hybrid Armoured Claw, a Cadian Command Squad, a Catachan Command Squad, some plastic glue and a palette pad. Guess my Traitor Guard and Astra Militarum will have some reinforcements incoming. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4641524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioantom Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 On a side note I went to the GW site today, been thinking about picking up some basilisks. And dang near everything is temporarily out of stock. I guess some people sure aren't holding off. At least not in the US. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4646183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'm Heckus Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Yeah, I caught myself trying to convince my wife what a nice deal the genestealer cult box is for my guard. 10 guys PLUS a HWTeam PLUS an alternate head sprite that I could make work for vets. A bargain! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329830-is-anyone-else-holding-off-on-purchases/page/3/#findComment-4646574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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