Author Topic: That' what a call NINJA! (Read 4671 times)

dinohunterpoa · « **on:** June 21, 2010, 07:13:41 PM »

In White Dwarf #81 (september 1986), there's an add for the Oriental Heroes - OH1 Ninja pack, with 12 ninja minis and information on their background, tactics, weaponry and stats for Warhammer.

The last phrase: The .45 automatic is not a traditional ninja weapon, but it may be used in Warhammer if the referee sees fit. Citadel takes no responsability for the consequences.

joroas · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2010, 07:18:59 PM »

There is no way that the play on names would be allowed today, some of them also show an ignorance of Japanese culture.

dinohunterpoa · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2010, 07:22:44 PM »

The names - and the minis themselves - are not supposed to be serious, just plain fun and sarcastic. That was the spirit in the 80s!

Pentaro · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2010, 07:23:06 PM »

If my children ever ask me,

"So how were the Eighties like, Dad?"

I'll just show them that pistol-armed ninja

dinohunterpoa · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2010, 07:23:54 PM »

Quote from: Pentaro on June 21, 2010, 07:23:06 PM

If my children ever ask me,

"So how were the Eighties like, Dad?"

I'll just show them that miniature

EXACTLY!

phreedh · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2010, 07:58:49 PM »

Bloody awesome, that is. =)

Thantsants · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2010, 10:18:56 PM »

Great minis - although for once I'm not tempted to get straight onto ebay - enough on my plate!!

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2010, 10:50:17 PM »

Quote from: dinohunterpoa on June 21, 2010, 07:22:44 PM

The names - and the minis themselves - are not supposed to be serious, just plain fun and sarcastic. That was the spirit in the 80s!

Well, even for 80s standards, they fail at that. Those are not even groanworthily bad. They are just bad.

(And I should know, I minored in Punning and Wordplay back then, and boy, was I bad)

Centaur_Seducer · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2010, 09:29:59 AM »

Quote from: Westfalia Chris on June 21, 2010, 10:50:17 PM

Well, even for 80s standards, they fail at that. Those are not even groanworthily bad. They are just bad.

(And I should know, I minored in Punning and Wordplay back then, and boy, was I bad)

There's nothing wrong with wordplays!

The ninjas are awesome by the way, but its impossible to fail when you make a ninja model...

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2010, 09:32:47 AM »

Quote from: Silversixx on June 22, 2010, 09:29:59 AM

There's nothing wrong with wordplays!

And still, Ninjas should stick to swordplay.

joroas · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2010, 09:41:53 AM »

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And still, Ninjas should stick to swordplay.

...and chucking stuff......

joroas · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2010, 09:42:48 AM »

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There's nothing wrong with wordplays!

I think that if GW did that in a catalogue today there would be more than a few complaints..........

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2010, 09:50:28 AM »

Quote from: joroas on June 22, 2010, 09:41:53 AM

...and chucking stuff......

Care to chuck some nuns, anybody?

phreedh · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2010, 10:41:59 AM »

Quote from: Westfalia Chris on June 22, 2010, 09:50:28 AM

Care to chuck some nuns, anybody?

Beat me to it... =(

Delaney · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2010, 01:01:17 PM »

Speaking of cultural ignorance and the 1980s. Three words. Karate Kid remake.

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