Author Topic: Plastic Warhammer: Age of Sigmar scenery! - Update Stormcast Eternal (Read 11416 times)

LochNESS · « **on:** July 02, 2015, 06:09:13 PM »

Today I got the latest White Dwarf (issue 75) and I noticed quite an interesting bit: there appears to be quite a lot of new scenery shown in this issue. Scenery that isn't all that doom and gloom as the background would suggest, but lovely detailed kits with loads of detail and still a touch of old Empire. In fact, I'm guessing these kits would look great on an 'Old Hammer' table also.

I wrote a bit on my blog about these (likely) new plastic kits. But I'm not witholding any pictures for you so here is a picture! Check the rest on my blog!

Jomppexx · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2015, 06:10:44 PM »

Pretty cool.
Can we also have a picture of your Stormcast eternal or whatever it is?
WD 75 comes with one of those right?

LochNESS · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2015, 06:25:12 PM »

Quote from: Jomppexx on July 02, 2015, 06:10:44 PM

Pretty cool.
Can we also have a picture of your Stormcast eternal or whatever it is?
WD 75 comes with one of those right?

It does... I'll post a pic soon (of the sprue that is...) In the AoS topic is already a gold sprayed pic with a Guardsman next to it for scale comparison...

LochNESS · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2015, 07:33:15 PM »

I did a small unboxing of the Stormcast Eternal Liberator. This model is truely huge!!! I mean really huge! See my impressions in on my blog, and take a look at the sheer size of the mini below:

All in all this not a bad model. GW has made better models, and for a starter set model they are rather good. But it does seem like a medieval Space Marine on steroids...

kuiper · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2015, 08:40:49 PM »

this will hurt my bank account

Gneisenau · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2015, 09:14:34 PM »

I checked out your blog and I agree that the scenery looks quite promising.

That's something where GW could really bring their strength (= large plastic models) to the pitch.

S.O.F · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:08:43 AM »

Quote from: Gneisenau on July 02, 2015, 09:14:34 PM

I checked out your blog and I agree that the scenery looks quite promising.

That's something where GW could really bring their strength (= large plastic models) to the pitch.

Indeed though shame they go for so outlandish terrain. I think if they dialed it back from 11 on the skulls/hammers/whatever the iconography they like to a more reasonable 5-6 so you know it is GW but not hit you over the head, their stuff for terrain could compete quite well. I picked up a few odds and ends sort of resin and other manufacturer stuff, mainly to give a base idea what I might need to scratch build or some such, GW for the price is oddly reasonable. I don't regret the Sigmar's Blood bundle pick up which was essentially buy two GW terrain pieces get the third free, which was bizarre in itself that GW offered that.

Philhelm · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:06:36 AM »

Quote from: S.O.F on July 03, 2015, 12:08:43 AM

Quote from: Gneisenau on July 02, 2015, 09:14:34 PM
I checked out your blog and I agree that the scenery looks quite promising.

That's something where GW could really bring their strength (= large plastic models) to the pitch.

Indeed though shame they go for so outlandish terrain. I think if they dialed it back from 11 on the skulls/hammers/whatever the iconography they like to a more reasonable 5-6 so you know it is GW but not hit you over the head, their stuff for terrain could compete quite well.

It's a shame that everything appears so epic. I prefer forests, rivers, and desolate villages to super epic dimensional gateways and blasted terrain.

Baron von Klatz · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:11:32 AM »

There's going to be realms dedicated to the lore of beasts and life. I'm sure the forest terrains will be heading our way in due time.

S.O.F · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:27:24 AM »

Quote from: Baron von Klatz on July 03, 2015, 01:11:32 AM

There's going to be realms dedicated to the lore of beasts and life. I'm sure the forest terrains will be heading our way in due time.

As Stannis...I mean Philhelm said it is certainly the epic factor that is the problem. Sure there will be forests but they will be the most epic and fantasy/scifi forest you've ever seen not just a nice woods model. With what GW capabilities they could make and then even have the other bits for the extremes.

Honestly to me the point GW went off the rails was when the company started to believe that Warhammer (or with the 40k for that matter) was a hobby into itself and not part of a greater table top wargamming culture. Make stuff that works mainly in your world but as you are so good at minis let people buy it if it will work elsewhere.

Warlord · « **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:43:13 AM »

But that goes hand in hand with their IP protection model.

Novogord · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:05:50 PM »

Those stormcast and other Age of Sigmar figures would fit right in with my Space Marines. Lots of hammers and powershields. Only some backpacks are needed.

The terrain looks good, although I'm curious how much it will cost...

Syn Ace · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2015, 03:46:20 PM »

A lot. Duh.

Syphon · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2015, 04:06:32 PM »

Quote from: Syn Ace on July 03, 2015, 03:46:20 PM

A lot. Duh.

I'm thinking 600% of the fabrication costs. And now I'm being generous, too.

Darknight · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2015, 06:52:21 PM »

I would think at least 6x fabrication costs - probably more. That is to be expected for that kind of thing.

Syphon · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2015, 07:01:32 PM »

How can they even justify that kind of thing? It's not like plastic is hard to come by. They're just justifying their insane pricing system by claiming they cater to discerning customers in a niche environment. And that somehow gives them the right to go to town on price tags.

Darknight · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2015, 07:20:43 PM »

How much do you think a computer, a 'phone, a car etc. etc. costs in comparison to fabrication costs? A DVD, a book?

High markup is pretty much standard that that sort of thing. It's basic capitalism - it just SEEMS like a lot.

Kernschatten · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2015, 07:23:17 PM »

Quote from: Syphon on July 03, 2015, 07:01:32 PM

How can they even justify that kind of thing? It's not like plastic is hard to come by. They're just justifying their insane pricing system by claiming they cater to discerning customers in a niche environment. And that somehow gives them the right to go to town on price tags.

GW uses careful market research to determine what customers are willing to pay. Focus groups and polls.
A focus group is usually two people standing around a water cooler in Nottingham.
A poll is a third person walking past with takeout menus, asking "Indian or Thai?".

In all seriousness, it has to be a collective, corporate arrogance. GW has been consistently hiking prices for years.
They used to offer excuses. Price of metal going up. Price of oil (for plastic) going up. New, expanded ranges of more detailed miniatures.
Now, they don't even bother. As long as people keep paying those prices, GW will keep charging them.
When people stop paying those prices, GW will scrap a game and introduce AoS.

Gneisenau · « **Reply #18 on:** July 04, 2015, 11:04:56 AM »

GW terrain is not excessively expensive when compared with other manufacturers.

Quote from: S.O.F on July 03, 2015, 12:08:43 AM

I think if they dialed it back from 11 on the skulls/hammers/whatever the iconography they like to a more reasonable 5-6 so you know it is GW but not hit you over the head, their stuff for terrain could compete quite well.

Agreed.

Captain Dob Van Dwi · « **Reply #19 on:** July 04, 2015, 11:10:20 AM »

Awww man... Hammer Time should be cranked up to 11!

Syphon · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2015, 02:55:10 PM »

Quote from: Darknight on July 03, 2015, 07:20:43 PM

How much do you think a computer, a 'phone, a car etc. etc. costs in comparison to fabrication costs? A DVD, a book?

High markup is pretty much standard that that sort of thing. It's basic capitalism - it just SEEMS like a lot.

Then why not send the business to China? If you want a cheaper product, go there.

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How Much Would the iPad 2 Cost If It Were Made in the U.S.? About $1,140

Outsource that shit and get cheaper. Maybe then I'd consider buying anything. Fuck, all I'm doing now is buying paint from GW. And not recently, I'm still sucking the teat of the old bottles I still had. Come to think of it, I'm surprised this didn't cause them to rebrand their paints once more.

GamesPoet · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2015, 04:51:26 PM »

Who would have thought I was signing up for a class on capitalism when I opened this thread?

Syphon · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2015, 02:04:52 PM »

Meh, it's just the current fashion. Capitalism doesn't really work either. But to think that we'll ever reach Star Trek levels of sharing and caring is naive.

Warlord · « **Reply #23 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:52:55 AM »

Quote from: Gneisenau on July 04, 2015, 11:04:56 AM

GW terrain is not excessively expensive when compared with other manufacturers.

Agree.
I was pleasantly surprised by the cost of the terrain they made when 8th edition was released.

knightofthelance · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:59:26 AM »

Quote from: Warlord on July 06, 2015, 02:52:55 AM

Quote from: Gneisenau on July 04, 2015, 11:04:56 AM
GW terrain is not excessively expensive when compared with other manufacturers.

Agree.
I was pleasantly surprised by the cost of the terrain they made when 8th edition was released.

It's true, it was actually pretty well priced considering what you got. There were a couple things that kept me from buying any though. I really like building my own, and I've gotten to where I build some really nice stuff. And while the cost was not excessive the number of skulls was.

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Author Topic: Plastic Warhammer: Age of Sigmar scenery! - Update Stormcast Eternal (Read 11416 times)