The LAF Games Workshop Discussion Thread

[Gibby]

http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Champions-of-Erebor-Web-Bundle

£118 for 14 Finecast Dwarf/Hobbit sized figures. Who is going to buy these?!

[Vermis]

Rich people after they've visited their crack dealers.

[Tactalvanic]

Well lets face it, for many years, thousands even, mankind has speculated on higher planes of existence (and lower).

Well here at last we have definitive proof, because whichever plane of existence they are on its not the same one as the rest of us.

And it looks like crashing even more with every new release.

14 little toy soldiers for 118 quid, tell you what if you give me 120, I will give you 2 back, bargain huh? its almost like a discount.

Don't forget the high quality black plastic bases are currently free of charge....

Still. Reckon some skulls might help?

[Mr Brown]

I really like those new dwarves.

On balance however, I really liked the plastic ones from the hobbit box and those have made it to the table a grand total of zero times. Unfortunately no one in my neck of the woods likes the game despite it being hands down the best game (ruleswise) that gdub does. The total price makes them seem ridiculous but for an individual character model it's a lot less than they've previously sold miniatures.

I think these will fall into the bracket of models that I'll never own. Too expensive to justify buying and will never likely make it to the second hand market at a reasonable price. Shame, but the current business model is not targeting fans or traditional wargamers.

[beefcake]

And if you are here in New Zealand the price is $379 or roughly £190  or the heroes of mirkwood for $757

[Constable Bertrand]

$757

Really?

Tell 'em he's dreaming

[beefcake]

Yes, really.

[Dr Mathias]

That's actually a pretty astonishing price for the number of figures.

Reminds me of the strangely high prices on collectable toy vinyl and ball joint dolls.

[beefcake]

I just think, how much could I spend from another company for that cash (or imagine the first reaper bones kickstarter)

[beefcake]

Oh my. Limited edition gift box? I'm pretty sure it's just a box as well with your order inside it or "as much of your order as will fit inside" as they say. Spend $200 to get this!

[Commander Vyper]

http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Champions-of-Erebor-Web-Bundle

£118 for 14 Finecast Dwarf/Hobbit sized figures. Who is going to buy these?!

Bullied parents and cheese beards!

[Constable Bertrand]

Bullied parents and cheese beards!

I don't think parents can afford that ... $800 is a big price point. I'd imagine the super rich that can afford it would probably prefer to buy a jet ski for Christmas and enjoy their private island rather than playing toy soldiers indoors with emo's... Aren't all the rich kids Scots? They were in my day...

[Gibby]

To me it's not a matter of affording it. Who in their right mind would consider that a reasonable price for 14 shitty resin figures? Even if I was a millionaire and spending £120 was like spending £5 is to me now, I'd feel like I was being robbed.

[Diakon]

Now we're just getting silly. Even the most die hard GW apologists are gonna have hard time with this one. One guy I know who is a bit like that was pretty shocked and then when I told him about the Oz prices he was astounded. It almost feels like they're actively trying to drive away their most loyal customers.

[Cubs]

On the plus side, I think they're pretty nice miniatures. If they were plastic or metal I'd be happy enough to part with £3-£4ea for them.

Also, if my uncle had tits, he'd be my aunt.