The LAF Games Workshop Discussion Thread

[Lost Egg]

I believe they are going up for pre-order next week.

[westwaller]

Okay. Thank you.

[thenamelessdead]

BB Ogres. 16 players. Finally a whole team in a box. Why on earth could they not do that before? Especially halflings.

[Duncan McDane]

Don't do Bloodbowl but 4 ogers and some snots at that price is a steal. Should make some nice pit fighters/ bodyguards...

[LordOdo]

Very tempted, and I've never ever played a single game of Bloodbowl before...   

[Coenus Scaldingus]

Those guys certainly haven't aged badly.
That said, I'm also looking forward to a new plastic set of the same, as the Blood Bowl teams so far have been pretty great.

[Dolmot]

Very tempted, and I've never ever played a single game of Bloodbowl before...   

You should try it. While not perfect, it's a compact game which handles the various teams with their entirely different stats and playing styles reasonably well. Sometimes (or even constantly?) single die rolls mean triumph or tragedy, but that actually forces you to adapt to new situations quickly when the ball is suddenly in a completely unexpected place and your key player is down. That's where real skill enters play.

I think I completed my chaos dwarf team on the previous "made to order" round a couple of years ago. It could have been my first GW purchase in a decade or so, right after they finally stopped being outright hostile toward their customers and fans.

And of course, that team is still unpainted.

I should do something about it.

[Condottiere]

I want one, but would like to know the price up front and even though it can be ordered through the store, by the time I get there it'll probably be sold out in the US warehouse - I won't be waiting for the doors to open!

As longtime fans are well aware, Grombrindal – the White Dwarf himself – has appeared in many forms over the years. We’re excited to show you this year’s special edition model: Tech-Priest Grombrindal!

Our hero has sworn oaths of fealty to the Priesthood of Mars! In return for his loyalty, he’s been blessed with augmetics, including a glorious beardful of mechadendrites and data-tethers. The Adeptus Mechanicus has honoured him with the trappings of a Magos, including an appropriately sized Omnissian axe.

Of course, his first order of business was giving the Black Gobbo the servitor treatment! This hapless grot is the natural counterpart and nemesis of the White Dwarf, suffering yet another humiliating defeat in this vignette. He does have a pretty sweet, tiny arc claw, but his mind-wiped consciousness probably can’t even appreciate it properly. Maybe that data-wafer Grombrindal’s about to insert will make him realise how cool his new body looks.

How Can You Get One For Yourself?

Tech-Priest Grombrindal will be available exclusively in Warhammer and Games Workshop stores, starting right after Christmas,* between Thursday the 26th* and Sunday the 29th of December.

If you’re keen, you should plan to be there when the doors open, as he’s bound to be popular! If your local store runs out, you can still order him in-store until December 29th – we’ll ensure there are enough and ship them out as soon as possible.

[Lost Egg]

The WD himself does nothing for me but I'm digging the dribbling grot-servitor.

[zemjw]

I have pretty much all the white dwarf specials, and would happily have bought this one. However, getting to a shop is a hassle, especially to almost certainly then have to order it from them anyway.

I'll see how bored I am over the holidays, but I may just skip this one 

[mcfonz]

Can you not call the store to enquire about cost?

[zemjw]

It's not so much the cost, more the hassle of getting to a store that soon after Christmas.

It may be possible to order one over the phone from them, so I may try that. However, if they allow that, then why not just let folk order it online. It's almost as if they're trying to get people into their stores just after they've received money from relatives - but I'm sure it's not that 

[beefcake]

Yes well the nearest store for me is about 300km away so... Definitely give it a miss, even if I liked it.. which I don't. Not a dwarf fan though.

[Condottiere]

Can you not call the store to enquire about cost?

Just did and they won't know until a day or two before or during the release - was told to check Warhammer Community.

[mcfonz]

I would just go by previous prices. They are usually £20-30.

They never have done orders over the phone to stores, but they can usually give more info. If I get a chance to pop into my city tomorrow, I'll stop by GW and ask them - if not, indie stores sometimes have a bit more info and will share it where as official stores may not be allowed to.