Lord Marshal Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 (edited) Not just Big Heresy getting these. Edited September 22 by Lord Marshal Deus_Ex_Machina, Orange Knight, Dark Shepherd and 3 others 4 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
01RTB01 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Anyone know the points contents of these? The marine one looks interesting Karhedron 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgersinHills Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 I was just thinking of getting into LI and GW does this... Lord Marshal 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Marshal Posted September 22 Author Share Posted September 22 (edited) 15 minutes ago, 01RTB01 said: Anyone know the points contents of these? The marine one looks interesting Cobbling together a quick list... Marines come out to 1063. Mechanicum come out to 1044. Solar Auxilia come out to 1097. So they're relatively close in terms of points. My quick list building may be sloppy and doesn't account for moving certain upgrades/builds around (like Tank Commanders, upping Leman Russ' to Vanquishers, etc) but should be roughly accurate-ish. Edited September 22 by Lord Marshal Zoatibix, Deus_Ex_Machina, ZeroWolf and 8 others 5 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDutch Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Certainly not a bad thing for new players, but I think each box could do with double the infantry. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
derLumpi Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Damn, that's really tempting! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Potato Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 So these are just smaller versions of the Battlegroups from this time last year then? Last years Astartes Battlegroup box had an additional Fast Attack set in there. Granted, last years boxes had 10 Rhinos, not 5, and no Sicarans. VanDutch 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditedDruid Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, 01RTB01 said: Anyone know the points contents of these? The marine one looks interesting Seems like the Astartes is about 1000 points, the Mechanicum about 1500 points, and the Solar Aux about 1250 points. 01RTB01 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, Sky Potato said: So these are just smaller versions of the Battlegroups from this time last year then? Last years Astartes Battlegroup box had an additional Fast Attack set in there. Granted, last years boxes had 10 Rhinos, not 5, and no Sicarans. Classic shrinkflation. Those were 145€, and I think worked out that you got a box *free'. If these new boxes are priced at 135€ then you are just paying for the convenience of them being in a big box. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcap86 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 12 minutes ago, DarkMark said: Classic shrinkflation. Those were 145€, and I think worked out that you got a box *free'. If these new boxes are priced at 135€ then you are just paying for the convenience of them being in a big box. Almost none of the SGS starters are in that vein; they almost always give good savings, so I'd wait till we got the prices. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Potato Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, DarkMark said: Classic shrinkflation. Those were 145€, and I think worked out that you got a box *free'. If these new boxes are priced at 135€ then you are just paying for the convenience of them being in a big box. The Battle Group went on sale from GW at £125, and yeah, it did work out at the time that one of the five boxes that made up the bigger box was free. It’ll be interesting to see how much these Combat Forces drop in at, given that the new ones contain 4.5 boxes (Infantry, Heavy Support, Kratos, Sicaran and half a Rhino box). Even though the Battle Group was a limited box, it was still available through FLGS for about £95 about a year later. Which was nice. I can’t remember if they did a second run or if they made loads. Less nice is painting up 30 rhinos… Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus_Ex_Machina Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 22 minutes ago, Sky Potato said: The Battle Group went on sale from GW at £125, and yeah, it did work out at the time that one of the five boxes that made up the bigger box was free. It’ll be interesting to see how much these Combat Forces drop in at, given that the new ones contain 4.5 boxes (Infantry, Heavy Support, Kratos, Sicaran and half a Rhino box). Even though the Battle Group was a limited box, it was still available through FLGS for about £95 about a year later. Which was nice. I can’t remember if they did a second run or if they made loads. Less nice is painting up 30 rhinos… I am interested to pick one up and paint hem in DG colours. However the price needs to be right. If they think to punish us for not picking up the first version of this deal by making the second iteration too costly then I am out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 I'd have preferred Predators to Sicarans, but otherwise the Astartes set is looking to punish me for clearing my LI backlog Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalamandersBro Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 How many of these do you need to actually play? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopounder Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 One. They lack air power though, but one aircraft box can get you a full squadron of avengers. Interrogator Stobz 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 How much extra would you need to spend to get the rules and army lists? I've been considering collecting, but reckon you probably need the eyes of a hawk and skill of a surgeon to build the tiny things! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Praetorian of Inwit Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Ahh it's like Warhammer Micro Machines. Xirix 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus_Ex_Machina Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 3 hours ago, DarkMark said: How much extra would you need to spend to get the rules and army lists? I've been considering collecting, but reckon you probably need the eyes of a hawk and skill of a surgeon to build the tiny things! Lascannons on tanks and missile launchers on infantry are pretty fiddly. So if you have very large hands you will run into difficulties. DarkMark 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopounder Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 6 hours ago, DarkMark said: How much extra would you need to spend to get the rules and army lists? I've been considering collecting, but reckon you probably need the eyes of a hawk and skill of a surgeon to build the tiny things! They aren't too bad to build and painting is easier than heroic scale. Lots of tutorials on YouTube. You can even paint them on the sprue then glue to the base. Interrogator Stobz 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcap86 Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 19 hours ago, DarkMark said: How much extra would you need to spend to get the rules and army lists? I've been considering collecting, but reckon you probably need the eyes of a hawk and skill of a surgeon to build the tiny things! You'll need the rulebook, which there's often plenty on ebay for not that much, as lots of people bought multiple starters, and the Liber Strategia which has all the army, campaign and addenda rules for everything. I'd reckon about 50-60 euros/your currency equivalent when you get something from ebay and a FLGS. DarkMark and BadgersinHills 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6133519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Up for preorder next Saturday Which means we can find out prices tomorrow. Can't deny I'm tempted but it would purely be a collecting prospect as it turns out that no one is playing it locally, at least not that I've found. Lord Marshal and Interrogator Stobz 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6134052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gideon stargreave Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 (edited) 1 hour ago, ZeroWolf said: Up for preorder next Saturday Which means we can find out prices tomorrow. Can't deny I'm tempted but it would purely be a collecting prospect as it turns out that no one is playing it locally, at least not that I've found. Me too. I’ve got a couple of space marine armies I’d like to recreate in baby scale. My only gripe is that they’re not quite a 40k company Edited September 28 by gideon stargreave ZeroWolf and Interrogator Stobz 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6134068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Collecting is fun, and the minis are freaking awesome. Totally worth it. There's only one other player in my area, a good group 2 hours away though. But collecting and painting most of the time is great. ZeroWolf 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6134078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrindur Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 (edited) Prices are here, I think the old ones were 145€? So half a box of models less for a quarter of a box less in price Edited October 1 by Matrindur ZeroWolf and Lord Marshal 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6134109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 2 hours ago, Matrindur said: Prices are here, I think the olf ones were 145€? So half a box of models less for a quarter of a box less in price Sounds about right for GW pricing sadly Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386746-legions-imperialis-combat-forces/#findComment-6134125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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