I'm with jonas, too modern.I'll go a step further.Exactly my thought when seeing the GenCon pics!
They look more 40k than VSF.But I will probably get some for 40k ;)
They look more 40k than VSF.
...As already mentioned, the 40k 'look' is there.
They look a little more WWWI to me, though...
...They look more 40k than VSF...
I think if the vehicles miss the mark on the Victorian Era then they've landed square in the late 20's or early 30's, i.e: Interwar Era.Even the old DW stuff hasn't struck me as "classic Victorian" accross the board, actually... Maybe "late Victorian" or "early Edwardian". I suppose this line could use a litte more decorative approach but maybe it's supposed to be based on a later date.
Don't like any of them apart from the British jump-packers (and then only for Pulp usage) :?
cheers
James
The Japanese are particulary awful... ::)
"Ooo, look. We'll stick a back banner on it with some seriously engraved 'oriental' weapons and call it Japanese". Bollocks is what I say!
The Prussian steam suits look ok, but the machinegun is too much for my likings, I could use it if they made a suit with other weapon options.
I still like some of the smaller tanks though.
And it still looks interesting enough for me to follow the progress.
Anyhow, even if I'm not getting the game I really fancy this for some VSF fun!!!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/DystLegion.jpg)
................. Cost permitting of course........
PM
I can see the gears in PM's head turning now. I can see his paint scheme already on that beastie. :-)
Grimm
Sadly, Spartan doesn't really care much for what we "hardcore VSFers" think. Let's face it, most of us would rather make a landship out of a toy train than buy a large resin kit.
What Spartan is counting on is the Disgruntled former 40k player market that plays Warmachine/Hordes and Dystopian Wars. You know, the kind of gamer who paints his minis like the picture on the box and frowns on conversions because they muddle tournament play. I'm not poking fun here, some of my friends are this kind of gamer, but I do find it amusing when they stare blankly at my SoTR or Gaslight armies.
They are called starter setsYubsels. Many companies like doing them so presumably they expect their game to sell better with them than without. I suppose the logic is that the "rules and stuff" bit entices the customer to at least try the game and those who just won't can always throw that crap away.
No I didn't mean it to sound that way at all mate. Sorry if I did. ;) Just pointing it out. I was after the ninja's and went browsing to see what could be got separately.
But I guess steam crocodille and such will still be useful.Yep, tanks and other such vehicles would also work. I guess they are aiming the infantry @ ca. 1/48.
I bought a Japanese box and some Prussians/ British.
Oh my are these minis out of scale, not 28mm, not heroic 28/32mm, these are 40mm minis!!!
Thanks for the size comparisons Agis, I'm glad I didn't order any now :? .... just have to wait for the tankettes instead (& maybe the croc ;D)
Unfortunately, if the first offerings are not given much acceptance, you may see delays 'of an indeterminate nature' for the follow-ons. :-[
Doug
Ah yes, very good point (sadly)
So... not exactly 28mm figuresBy the pic with the measure, looks to be 32mm (okay 32.5mm really). But 32mm is the "new 28mm" anyway :P
I saw these tankettes for the first time at Warfare – they are really small, I actually asked them if they were 15mm.I was afraid from the beginning this would happen. Wargamers have always been prepared to pay more for ship- and spaceship models as compared to figures. That's why Spartan's (nice) space- & ship models were viewed as "correctly priced". Now that they are venturing in the mainstream of 28's (with +30mm :'( ) they will not be able to score as expected, because their pricing is the same as other "expensive" products. They will not create a mass following, I'm afraid. At least, I will not be amongst their customers.
£22 for two is just day light robbery – way over hyped IMHO
Blodwin