The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Games Workshop

[Mr.J]

Just saw this rather pointless teaser. Hopefully what appears on the 24th might be a bit more enlightening as this seems like a right waste of time.

[joroas]

Yep, 25 seconds of looking at a map...... Poor showing if they want to attract attention.  Not sure if the LOTR game has run out of steam or not......

[Johan]

They're probably not allowed to put any figs online yet, not before the movie has come out.

[joroas]

Well, there have been enough trailers to know what the characters look like. 

[Mr.J]

This will be their attempt to reignite it I think. I love the LOTR figures but they are way out of my price bracket atm and honestly not spending that much money in iffy resin. I have tons unpainted from last time around so probably won't invest too heavily when they're released unless something really blows my mind.

[Sangennaru]

Yep, 25 seconds of looking at a map...... Poor showing if they want to attract attention.  Not sure if the LOTR game has run out of steam or not......

hahaha, harsh, but true! XD

Anyway,... they shure are not loosing time!! ^^ I'm more interested on the movie, though...

[Lowtardog]

Dont they already have battle of the 5 armies out in 6mm! would be nice to see that for LOTR in general

[Relic]

Dont they already have battle of the 5 armies out in 6mm! would be nice to see that for LOTR in general

Yes but it's 10mm. Nice game

[Hammers]

Nice game

Is it? How does it play?

[dijit]

Is it? How does it play?

It's more or less Warmaster but set for LotR. Not played it myself, but looked often at it when I played Warmaster.
Duncan

[fbruntz]

It's more or less Warmaster but set for LotR. Not played it myself, but looked often at it when I played Warmaster.

Very good game IMHO. There is a very good special Battle of Five Armies scenario, using all the miniatures and scenaries of the box.

In my gaming group at Lyon, France, we have decided to organize a whole BoFA day on november to celebrate the first movie!
More information here.

[Little Odo]

Interesting they mention Strategy Battle Game - I wonder if that is actually the same ruleset they already use for LotR? Maybe a "The Hobbit" Supplement? Even though the advert doesn't give away much, I am looking forward to the release of the miniatures and game, as it should make a nice addition to the LotR stuff already out there. I am even more looking forward to the film(s).

[Mick_in_Switzerland]

I would guess that "The Hobbit - an Unexpected Journey" is a new starter set for LOTR SBG, replacing the "Mines of Moria" .

With a bit of luck, it will have plastic Bilbo and dwarves, 3 hill trolls and some new goblins.

[joroas]

Here's a list I found: the prices look dodgy, though:

New Hobbit Strategy Battle Game releases. December 1st Release, prices given are USD:
 
Hobbit Strategy Battle Game Boxed Set - Escape from Goblin Town: $125.00 Limited Edition,
$115.00 Standard Edition. No idea what is in each box. (French versions will be released in Canada as well.)
Hardcover Rule Book: $85.00, 288 pgs. (French version will be released in Canada.)
Troll Boxed Set: Plastic, 3 Trolls, $85.00
Goblin Warriors: Plastic, 18 Goblins, $35.00 (Not sure if they are new sculpts or not.)
 Goblin Town: Plastic, and Mounted), Finecast, $40.00
Hobbit Custom Carrying Case: 1 Case, $65.Goblin Town Upgrade, $60.00 (Suspect it is terrain.)
Hunter Orcs: Plastic, 12 Orcs, $35.00
Hunter Orcs on Fell Wargs: Plastic, 6 Mounted Orcs, $40.00
White Council: Finecast, 4 Figures, $75.00
Bolg: 1 Figure, Finecast, $25.00
Narzug: 1 Figure, Finecast, $20.00
Goblin Captain: 1 Figure, Finecast, $15.00
Fimbul the Hunter: 2 Figures

[joroas]

and here:

All of you, be warned. There may be spoilers ahead. Only continue to read if you are willing to take that risk.
 
You have been warned.
 
Still here?
 
Ok.
 
Things I am guessing will be italic.

Release: 1st of december, with Preorders starting 1 week ahead, november 24th. All info regarding the new boxed set should be in the new White Dwarf, december issue, which is released at the same day.
 Guesswork: Pictures (leaked) from the new White Dwarf around the 20th of november, based on other releases.
 
In this wave: I've heard there will be only a boxed set this wave. Danny76 mentioned more miniatures are to be releases shortly after the movie hit's theatres, along with a standalone hardback rulebook
 
New set of Rules: A completly new set of rules, compatible with older LotR releases. The sourcebooks from earlier ths year should still be valid. This probably means that the basics of the game will remain intact, with tweaks for balance and an overall better flow in the game
 
Boxed Set : The Boxed set will be the first thing released for The Hobbit tabletopgame. It's name is "The Hobbit: Escape from Goblin Town" It is rumoured to contain scenery and more miniaturs then Dark Vengeance (that would put it over 48 miniatures). most likely contains Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and Company. The opposing faction probably consist of the Great Goblin, Goblin forces, and could contain wargs, trolls, giant spiders, mountain giants and possibly gollum?.
Rumours of a limited edition have reached my ear. Nothing solid, though.
 The price is located somewhere around 100€. For comparison to non-€uro currencies: The price for the Space Marine battalion is exactly 100 € atm.
 
This Release List showed up. Thanks for sharing!
 
Escape from Goblin Town Limited Edition: 100€ (56 figures!)
 Hobbit Rulebook: 65€ (288 pages)
 Hobbit Paint Set: 35€
 Custom Figure Case: 50€
 The White Council: 60€ (4 fig box)
 The Trolls: 65€ (3 figure box)
 Goblins of the Misty Mountains: 30€ (18 figure box)
 Goblin Town: 45€ (scenery set?)
 Hunter Orcs: 30€ (12 fig box)
 Hunter Orcs on Fell Wargs: 35€ (6 fig box)
 Bolg: 20€ (clampack)
 Narzug: 15€ (clampack)
 Goblin Captain: 13€ (clampack)
 Fimbul the Hunter (ft & mtd): 35€