Matcap86 Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Saw this the other day, several of the contrast paints are now marked as "sold out online" implying they're going to be removed from the range. Others are marked "temporarily out of stock" so it seems to be a deliberate distinction. https://www.warhammer.com/en-EU/plp?search=contrast Paints that are affected are:Sold out online: Contrast: Nighthaunt Gloom Contrast: Dreadful Visage Contrast: Leviathan Purple Contrast: Briar Queen Chill Contrast: Kroxigor Scales Contrast: Imperial Fist Contrast: Bad Moon Yellow Contrast: Karandras Green Contrast: Mantis Warriors Green Contrast: Ratling Grime Contrast: Garaghak's Sewer Contrast: Black Templar Contrast: Space Wolves Grey Contrast: Apothecary White Contrast: Darkoath Flesh Contrast: Wyldwood Contrast: Snakebite Leather Contrast: Aggaros Dunes Contrast: Magos Purple Contrast: Blood Angels Red Contrast: Iyanden Yellow Contrast: Guilliman Flesh Contrast: Gore-Grunta Fur Contrast: Gryph-Hound Orange Technical: Contrast Medium 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramell Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Probably just part of the rebranding they've been doing for paints. The same thing has happened to others that have come back. 1 7 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 What are they thinking, some of those are staples. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhanist Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 While sold out online normally means 'not coming back', Citadel paints are all being rebranded/relabelled as Warhammer Colour paints so I suspect it's going to be related to that rather than they're ending selling e.g. Contrast Medium and a number of key shades for various marine armies. 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Marshal Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Clearly they're being squatted for Contrast Pro: Now you only need HALF a coat! Don't ask me how that'll work, I'm not a chemist. 10 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcap86 Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 (edited) It's most likely rebranding as other Fraters have mentioned. Didn't stop me from panic buying some pots from my local FLGS though. Edited October 7 by Matcap86 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domhnall Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 (edited) I will need to look for my Leviathan Purple and stock up then! Edit: Even though it'ss a good chance of being a rebrand, I'll still need to stock up Edited October 7 by Domhnall 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lutheriel Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 “New from Games Workshop: Contrast Pro! Use this one pot to make any paint a contrast paint!” Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Knight Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 I'm going to assume this a re-brand. I was told by a GW staffer that the Tone Pro range is strictly an addition to the range and existing paints will remain. Then again, how reliable are GW staffers? 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhanist Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 21 minutes ago, Brother Lutheriel said: “New from Games Workshop: Contrast Pro! Use this one pot to make any paint a contrast paint!” Isn't that contrast medium? But it is on the kill list, so maybe it's being replaced with Contrast Tone Pro medium - turn any* paint into Contrast OR Tone Pro depending on how much you add. * Results if used with non GW paint not guaranteed. May kill your dog and burn down your house. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 That's pretty bonkers given how Contrast made the painting side of the hobby so much more accessible to beginners, I think it was a genuine innovation to be honest and helped so many get started. This feels like you now have to buy two products to create what could be an inferior shade version of the existing product especially if you can't get the mix right as a new hobbyist. I may not be a fan of modern GW but I will give them their due, Contrasts were a game changer for a lot of people. 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 8 minutes ago, Doghouse said: That's pretty bonkers given how Contrast made the painting side of the hobby so much more accessible to beginners, I think it was a genuine innovation to be honest and helped so many get started. This feels like you now have to buy two products to create what could be an inferior shade version of the existing product especially if you can't get the mix right as a new hobbyist. I may not be a fan of modern GW but I will give them their due, Contrasts were a game changer for a lot of people. One complaint I have had is that modern minis are overly detailed. The models when I started were simpler and easier for a child to paint. Do you think part of the reason for models having extra details these days is because contrast paints look better on them? 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phandaal Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 10 minutes ago, Doghouse said: That's pretty bonkers given how Contrast made the painting side of the hobby so much more accessible to beginners, I think it was a genuine innovation to be honest and helped so many get started. This feels like you now have to buy two products to create what could be an inferior shade version of the existing product especially if you can't get the mix right as a new hobbyist. I may not be a fan of modern GW but I will give them their due, Contrasts were a game changer for a lot of people. Contrast paints are one of the best things GW has done in years for sure. It also pushed many other paint companies to come up with their own versions which broadened the market even further. This seems like a repackaging/rebranding to me though. 2 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 3 minutes ago, grailkeeper said: One complaint I have had is that modern minis are overly detailed. The models when I started were simpler and easier for a child to paint. Do you think part of the reason for models having extra details these days is because contrast paints look better on them? I personally think it's more to do with the sculptors flexing from what I have heard from people inside GW, it's possible though. 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Live: From the GW Boardroom.... 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbienw Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Don't panic Mr Mainwaring. 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waaagh? Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 It's literally just rebranding with new labels and new product codes. There are no paints leaving the range and no reason to panic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogian Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 42 minutes ago, Doghouse said: I personally think it's more to do with the sculptors flexing from what I have heard from people inside GW, it's possible though. yeah the general chatter is that between cad design and the current level of injection moulding, they just have the ability to do far more detail than they ever did before. i was out the hobby for 15+ years and got back in with 8th and it was so noticeable then (a couple years before contrast came out) how much more detailed the models being released where Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soviet1337 Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 I'm sure it's the other way round. They make detailed miniatures because they can, and because they look cool. But all these details are harder on beginners so it makes sense to develop new paints that help them make their models pop. 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhanist Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 I think CAD tools, and the hardware to run them easily has really improved over the last couple of decades. You only have to look at some of the insanely detailed designs that indies can do on myminifactory, or kngdom death etc. Being able to rapid prototype them with 3d printing does help too. Seeing board game remakes where the model quality has seen a big improvement over the originals. But where GW is pretty unparalleled is translating that CAD work to injection moulded plastic for bulk production, and using assembly to hide e.g. mould lines. The downside of course is models are more complex to assemble with many more pieces, reduced interchangeable parts between models without getting out the xacto (including mutipart kits) and more detail to paint. Personally I like more complex, detailed models, and the availability of contrast-type paints does make it easier to do batch painting, but I can see how having to clean and glue 20 or more pieces to make one terminator is a bit much. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitnam Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 It very likely is a rebox as everyone ha pointed out, but I will definitely grab another Dreadful Visage just in case. Love that paint, just the right mix of sweet and tart Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Praetorian of Inwit Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 I hope it is just a repackaging to put the new warhammer colour monkier on them. I love contrast paints myself. They are what got me into painting. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6190787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mittens Posted Sunday at 12:44 PM Share Posted Sunday at 12:44 PM Snakebite leather is my go to for so many things, I cant live without it. Its insanely popular. 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388645-several-contrast-paints-no-longer-available-on-the-gw-site/#findComment-6191149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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