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Post by The Trane on Jul 23, 2017 13:20:05 GMT
PP starts releasing a monthly exclusive mini, destroying the molds after each production run. These models will be alternative sculpts of existing models and be legible for competitive play (if I got things right). Will you sign up? Money grab and/or great hobbyist fun? Opinions? www.mini-crate.comFirst out is the Swamp Siren, alt sculpt of the Swamp Horror.
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Post by Stormsmith Dropout on Jul 23, 2017 14:49:28 GMT
It's not a cash grab, PP has always done exclusive miniatures. This is a business venture with hobbyists as the target audience. You don't have to buy the models unless you want to.
I am considering getting the sub. It might be cool. The only miniatures I've seen in it that appeal to me are Di Wulfe in Sheep's clothing and the Plaid Piper, and maybe versh.
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Post by gobber on Jul 23, 2017 15:37:34 GMT
imgur.com/a/MjnaoFull spoiled list thus far leaves only one mystery left: Swamp Horror Gorman Rhupert Bradigan Versh Alten
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Post by youlooklikeanail on Jul 23, 2017 15:39:53 GMT
I'm in Canada so I can't get it even if I wanted to. Assuming they turned on shipping to Canada tomorrow, probably not. The models look good but I'm not going to want all of them and I'm not a fan of committing to buy things sight unseen.
I think it's an interesting idea though and I can see a lot of people being into it.
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Post by catulle on Jul 23, 2017 16:00:27 GMT
Interesting as an idea, but not for me.
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Grimolf
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Post by Grimolf on Jul 23, 2017 17:23:39 GMT
But, they're limited release! Gotta catch 'em all!
I split a subscription with a buddy. We're going to keep the stuff that comes out for our respective factions (we don't overlap, except for mercs/minions) and split the other models - maybe sell them.
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Post by Blargaliscious on Jul 23, 2017 21:03:03 GMT
Thank you Gobber for the link to the pictures, looking at them sealed it for me as a definite no. If I'm going to be painting alternate sculpts, I want to be painting like what they did for the LE No Quarter Eiryss1, where it was the same character just in a different pose. I'm not interested in re-imagined sexy women takes on male characters or monsters, nor in completely out of character re-imaginings of characters.
Not. Interested.
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Post by gobber on Jul 24, 2017 0:41:18 GMT
Might just do the Bradigan and Plaid Piper months, I rather like those two
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Post by fanguad on Jul 24, 2017 12:08:16 GMT
I think the idea is fine (timed exclusives annoy me, but I can see why they might be appealing from a business standpoint), and I may purchase one from time to time. The only one of the current set that interests me at all is the plaid piper - but I don't even have any factions where Rhupert is valid, so I'll probably pass.
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Post by tesoe on Jul 24, 2017 15:54:11 GMT
I think it's great. I've already subscribed.
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Post by gdnerd on Jul 24, 2017 17:34:58 GMT
I gotta say, I'm weirded out by the trend of sexualization with their "exclusive model" line. When they aren't making bizarre pinup versions of things they're putting Arlan Versh in assless chaps. I fully support their right to do this and I hope they find an audience but that audience definitely not me.
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Post by tesoe on Jul 24, 2017 17:46:15 GMT
I gotta say, I'm weirded out by the trend of sexualization with their "exclusive model" line. When they aren't making bizarre pinup versions of things they're putting Arlan Versh in assless chaps. I fully support their right to do this and I hope they find an audience but that audience definitely not me. In their defense, I don't think I've ever seen chaps that had an assignment. I think those would just be pants.
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Post by Soul Samurai on Jul 24, 2017 19:35:43 GMT
I refuse to pay for "mystery". If there's any sculpts that I like I'll try to grab them on ebay, but I'm not giving money in exchange for something the nature of which I do not know.
Looking at the posted links, none of those sculpts grab me. I mean, the Van Helsing's aren't bad, but not interesting enough for me to need a second Alten model.
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Post by Grimolf on Jul 24, 2017 19:45:50 GMT
I have to admit, I'd prefer to see alternate figures for existing solos, or maybe command attachments. Say, for example, a male Druid Wilder, or female Blackclad Wayfarer. No need to sexualize them, just provide alternate figures.
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Post by W0lfBane on Jul 24, 2017 20:44:05 GMT
I like mystery. Also i don't own an alten ashley so the van helsing one will have a home especially with my crossbow wielsing protectorate.
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