Author Topic: new Warhammer at GenCon 2015 (Read 21981 times)

TimberWolf · « **Reply #30 on:** 13 August 2015, 08:50:34 »

Man, I can't wait to get my hands on these! And just when I was about to break down and order some of the Robotech Tactics stuff... :)

And I agree that ending the Unseen idea is a Really Good Thing.

And since I"m slowly painting my way through several different forces (the better to introduce new players with), I definitely plan on ordering several of each of the Warhammer, Marauder, and Archer (at least) so that each of my different armies can join in the fun! :D

Terrace · « **Reply #31 on:** 13 August 2015, 09:11:16 »

Is the Seen T-Bolt gonna have the cockpit on the left side? Because I heard the Reseen version had the cockpit swapped to the left side because of how the crits were laid out on the original model (LRM-15 on the right side, 3 Medium Lasers on the left) not matching up with the Unseen art (LRMs were over the left shoulder? ???).

mdauben · « **Reply #32 on:** 13 August 2015, 11:44:15 »

Quote from: beachhead1985 on 03 August 2015, 15:20:55

if these come out in plastic, we will need an individual plastics ordering system.

I'm already planning what to do with four full sets of these new "classic" mechs. Four Warhammers? Four Riflemen? Four Marauders!? Yes, please, may I have another!!! ;D

Daemion · « **Reply #33 on:** 13 August 2015, 13:32:04 »

Quote from: M4cr0Dutch on 11 August 2015, 06:39:28

It head caps it, in my opinion. 10 to the head and 12 on the crits 8)

Actually, I was hoping to see a comparison shot. Rumor has it that someone brought a vintage partha Warhammer, nicely painted up, and some shots were taken of it next to the Kerensky Warhammer WiP.

Vash The Stampede · « **Reply #34 on:** 13 August 2015, 19:48:07 »

Quote from: mdauben on 13 August 2015, 11:44:15

I'm already planning what to do with four full sets of these new "classic" mechs. Four Warhammers? Four Riflemen? Four Marauders!? Yes, please, may I have another!!! ;D

I want the Battlemaster! A company of those! One of my favorite IS assaults

RGCavScout · « **Reply #35 on:** 13 August 2015, 23:04:17 »

They are dead sexy! Give us more of all!

StCptMara · « **Reply #36 on:** 19 August 2015, 04:42:58 »

I see these..and really wonder how they handled Harmony Gold? I mean...the company that hit PGI with
a cease and desist that stopped them from making MW5 because 0fo the Warhammer in the video that
didn't look much different than this version..

beachhead1985 · « **Reply #37 on:** 20 August 2015, 15:31:09 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 19 August 2015, 04:42:58

I see these..and really wonder how they handled Harmony Gold? I mean...the company that hit PGI with
a cease and desist that stopped them from making MW5 because 0fo the Warhammer in the video that
didn't look much different than this version..

I'd been wondering about this myself.

Charlemagne · « **Reply #38 on:** 20 August 2015, 16:00:50 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 19 August 2015, 04:42:58

I see these..and really wonder how they handled Harmony Gold? I mean...the company that hit PGI with
a cease and desist that stopped them from making MW5 because 0fo the Warhammer in the video that
didn't look much different than this version..

Because Topps' lawyers bite harder than Harmony Golds' lawyers? >:D

I am Belch II · « **Reply #39 on:** 20 August 2015, 16:54:55 »

Those are great looking mini's

SteelRaven · « **Reply #40 on:** 20 August 2015, 17:07:26 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 19 August 2015, 04:42:58

I see these..and really wonder how they handled Harmony Gold? I mean...the company that hit PGI with
a cease and desist that stopped them from making MW5 because 0fo the Warhammer in the video that
didn't look much different than this version..

HG just tried to sue Hasbro over a Transformer they said looked too much like a Valkyrie and lost the argument. With talks of a Robotech movie deal, HG may be picking their battles more carefully now that they know not every legal action will be a win.

ColBosch · « **Reply #41 on:** 20 August 2015, 17:08:46 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 19 August 2015, 04:42:58

I see these..and really wonder how they handled Harmony Gold? I mean...the company that hit PGI with
a cease and desist that stopped them from making MW5 because 0fo the Warhammer in the video that
didn't look much different than this version..

This "issue" has been brought up several times, each time being told it's not something you need to be concerned about. Whatever process is being used to ensure these designs do not violate HG's copyrights is going to happen behind the scenes and not be something talked about in public.

Also, PGI wasn't hit with a C&D, to our knowledge. IGN was hit with one for hosting the proof-of-concept video for a new MechWarrior game that included artwork that HG felt violated their copyrights. This went unchallenged because it was just a prototype. That PGI decided to do "MechWarrior 5" as an online free-to-play deathmatch game was a result of their own internal decisions.

Mech42ace · « **Reply #42 on:** 20 August 2015, 17:56:54 »

Quote from: SteelRaven on 20 August 2015, 17:07:26

HG just tried to sue Hasbro over a Transformer they said looked too much like a Valkyrie and lost the argument. With talks of a Robotech movie deal, HG may be picking their battles more carefully now that they know not every legal action will be a win.

If it's a live action movie, with real people... They will more than likely have to reamp the designs to make them more realistic. (More surface details, ect. Ect.) Wouldn't it be deliciously ironic if Topps sued HG because there tomahawk looks a bit too much like our warhammer? }:)

Scotty · « **Reply #43 on:** 20 August 2015, 18:48:29 »

The ultimate irony would be if Topps/CGL licenses out the new artwork for use in Robotech stuff.

I say "ultimate irony" largely because it will never happen.

Cache · « **Reply #44 on:** 20 August 2015, 19:07:31 »

Quote from: ColBosch on 20 August 2015, 17:08:46

That PGI decided to do "MechWarrior 5" as an online free-to-play deathmatch game was a result of their own internal decisions.

The official statement from PGI was that MW5 needed to be multi-platform in order to receive necessary backing. Since Microsoft owns the rights, they appeared to be a bit hesitant to allow it on consoles other than the Xbox. (One of the first dev blogs over at MWO covered this pretty well.)

The Harmony Gold bogey-man popping up all the time does get amusing, though. I hear that if you stare into the bathroom mirror in candle light and repeat their name three times, a lawyer will appear and slap you with a C&D.

edit: found the dev blog... http://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/13-dev-blog-0-reboot/

SteelRaven · « **Reply #45 on:** 20 August 2015, 19:32:48 »

Quote from: Cache on 20 August 2015, 19:07:31

The Harmony Gold bogey-man popping up all the time does get amusing, though. I hear that if you stare into the bathroom mirror in candle light and repeat their name three times, a lawyer will appear and slap you with a C&D.

Actually hear the same thing about Game Workshop, someone makes a fan site and then never heard from again #P

Back on topic:

Can't wait to see the more of the new Wammy,

Charbok · « **Reply #46 on:** 22 August 2015, 18:30:00 »

Quote from: SteelRaven on 20 August 2015, 19:32:48

Actually hear the same thing about Game Workshop, someone makes a fan site and then never heard from again #P

Back on topic:

Can't wait to see the more of the new Wammy,

I'm pretty sure after the Chapterhouse fiasco that GeeDubz are keeping their lawpack on a shorter leash. Also, those new Warhammers are sexy as all get out. Can't wait to get some.

pheonixstorm · « **Reply #47 on:** 23 August 2015, 05:32:53 »

The new warhammers are nowhere near the same so HG wouldn't have a leg to stand on anyway.

Khell · « **Reply #48 on:** 27 August 2015, 12:39:41 »

Okay...
The Warhammer looks AMAZING. How can I get it, where can I get it, WHEN can I get it?

klarg1 · « **Reply #49 on:** 27 August 2015, 12:49:40 »

Quote from: Khell on 27 August 2015, 12:39:41

Okay...
The Warhammer looks AMAZING. How can I get it, where can I get it, WHEN can I get it?

As with all things CGL: When it's done.

blackjack · « **Reply #50 on:** 27 August 2015, 23:15:30 »

Quote from: klarg1 on 27 August 2015, 12:49:40

As with all things CGL: When it's done.

Looks done to me!!!! [drool]

ijewett · « **Reply #51 on:** 28 August 2015, 00:21:31 »

I have to agree with that sentiment. Send those prototypes to the caster and get them into the store.

Mech42ace · « **Reply #52 on:** 29 August 2015, 17:25:17 »

Quote from: ijewett on 28 August 2015, 00:21:31

Send those prototypes to the caster and get them into the store.

Yes Please!

pheonixstorm · « **Reply #53 on:** 29 August 2015, 18:52:48 »

I am still impatiently waiting for this to be released.... Please hurry while I still have money to burn!!!

c_gee · « **Reply #54 on:** 01 September 2015, 11:18:32 »

Your warhammers found their way onto my terrain board at PAX15.

Also, CSO's Wackrabbit was at PAX15 and painted another one up, too.

Azakael · « **Reply #55 on:** 01 September 2015, 11:47:51 »

Maaan. We want all want one (or several...) for our own painting pleasure...

Mech42ace · « **Reply #56 on:** 01 September 2015, 17:01:17 »

Why must tptb taunt us so? :o

Komodo-1970 · « **Reply #57 on:** 02 September 2015, 05:12:52 »

Cannot wait to see the other masters! Can the Marauder be far behind? :)

Vash The Stampede · « **Reply #58 on:** 02 September 2015, 08:39:25 »

The Marauder will be an exciting piece to get! I'm happy it holds a strong resemblance to the actual unseen one, with that sort of alienish/retro-robot vibe to it.

Even the little guys (wasp, stinger, locust etc.) I'm excited about

mdauben · « **Reply #59 on:** 02 September 2015, 10:44:18 »

Quote from: Vash The Stampede on 02 September 2015, 08:39:25

The Marauder will be an exciting piece to get! I'm happy it holds a strong resemblance to the actual unseen one, with that sort of alienish/retro-robot vibe to it.

Even the little guys (wasp, stinger, locust etc.) I'm excited about

Yes, the Marauder has always been a special favorite of mine, but I'm eager for even the light mechs. I've already got two companies planned out on paper using the original TRO3025 mechs. Can't wait to get started on them! 8)