Author Topic: July Archive Special Return 2014 Poll (Read 10423 times)

Gromik · « **Reply #30 on:** 18 July 2014, 16:39:02 »

Quote from: klarg1 on 18 July 2014, 16:13:48

That's how items are selected to be sent to the archives, but I thought the reason for archiving stuff in the first place was to save space for new molds at the main facility. Is that false?

Maybe? I don't know - speck probably knows. I would assume that putting something in the archive prevents them from wasting production capital on something that isn't going to sell. Meaning don't accidentally make a new production run of something that isn't going to get sold to a distributor.

Maingunnery · « **Reply #31 on:** 18 July 2014, 16:47:18 »

Quote from: mike19k on 18 July 2014, 16:17:53

I think this is what happend to the Fox, right before it went in to archives I bought a bunch of them from my local game store and my guess is that the distributor they got them from did not order more, but it looks like if I want more I will either have to try again latter or pay the archive fee.

Most stores will not re-order old minis, its better for them to re-invest that money in newer minis that sell better.

Slotus2005 · « **Reply #32 on:** 19 July 2014, 00:33:39 »

I would like to vote for the Skulker Scout Tank for an archive special return.

Baron RedSkull · « **Reply #33 on:** 19 July 2014, 10:59:35 »

So this poll is expired right? Who are the winners? For next month I'd like to nominate the Winston Combat Vehicle AR20-5012

mike19k · « **Reply #34 on:** 19 July 2014, 11:52:56 »

Quote from: Maingunnery on 18 July 2014, 16:47:18

Most stores will not re-order old minis, its better for them to re-invest that money in newer minis that sell better.

I understand that, whatt is sad is when I bought all they could get right then from there sources and wanted more. I would think that if you had someone wanting more that would be a safe bet to reorder.

speck · « **Reply #35 on:** 21 July 2014, 19:59:13 »

Quote from: SteelWarrior on 17 July 2014, 00:50:31

Better question is how does one relocate to a larger facility and nothing changes on the archive front. If lack of space = archive, then should not more space = less archive 0.o

Archive is determined by sales, as been already stated. In the past it was mentioned that Archived Molds where moved into storage to make room in the factory. This is a topic that will be discussed when I am at IWM before Gen Con

speck · « **Reply #36 on:** 21 July 2014, 22:32:47 »

I will post the winners tomorrow after work.

JPArbiter · « **Reply #37 on:** 21 July 2014, 22:37:12 »

Quote from: SteelWarrior on 17 July 2014, 00:50:31

Better question is how does one relocate to a larger facility and nothing changes on the archive front. If lack of space = archive, then should not more space = less archive 0.o

I would not universally offload the archives in the new facility, as that needs space for new miniatures to grow and develop. we don't want another situation of molds on top of the toilet tank after all.

but as has been stated, the Tundra Wolf in this specific instance has gotten on the top 2 every time it has gotten up for special retunr (three times counting this one if I recall correctly)

now how well it sold when in that return, I can't say, but it does seem to be popular enough that fans want an oppourtunity to buy AND it is a mech that exists in the currently supported era of the game. that is why I favor it being pulled out beyond the special return period.

of course Ironwind has to answer the question "Does this make business sense for us?" and they have data we don't.

speck · « **Reply #38 on:** 23 July 2014, 18:06:29 »

Winners posted for sale, see the announcement for more details

Also take ideas for next poll. I want to start it before I leave for Gen Con

mike19k · « **Reply #39 on:** 23 July 2014, 18:12:11 »

My thought for next month is either AR20-714 Batu Fighter Prime or AR20-952 Kanazuchi Battle Armor (4).

Colt Ward · « **Reply #40 on:** 23 July 2014, 21:07:46 »

Toyama!
Wolverine 7D!

Klat · « **Reply #41 on:** 23 July 2014, 21:58:40 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 23 July 2014, 21:07:46

Toyama!
Wolverine 7D!

There's a Wolverine 7D mini?! Why didn't I know this?

Colt Ward · « **Reply #42 on:** 23 July 2014, 22:23:57 »

Dunno, I tried looking it up and all that I saw was a -8K . . . with all the PP variants there has to be a D. I also figured someone would point me in the right direction if it exists. Crossing off my '65 merc company list . . .

Jimmyray73 · « **Reply #43 on:** 24 July 2014, 08:37:22 »

Lao Hu (if it hasn't won recently)?

MidfieldMarauder · « **Reply #44 on:** 24 July 2014, 11:14:07 »

My suggestions:

Kingfisher
Rabid Coyote

Baron RedSkull · « **Reply #45 on:** 24 July 2014, 12:24:29 »

I second the Lao Hu. I also wanted to make sure they Winston Combat Vehicle got nominated.

Klat · « **Reply #46 on:** 24 July 2014, 12:56:12 »

Quote from: Baron RedSkull on 24 July 2014, 12:24:29

I second the Lao Hu. I also wanted to make sure they Winston Combat Vehicle got nominated.

I'll second the Winston

jdseibert · « **Reply #47 on:** 24 July 2014, 16:43:57 »

I nominate JES I tactical missile carrier

Baron RedSkull · « **Reply #48 on:** 24 July 2014, 17:20:39 »

Quote from: Klat on 24 July 2014, 12:56:12

I'll second the Winston

You Sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

Rtifs · « **Reply #49 on:** 27 July 2014, 12:19:20 »

Heavy tracked APC: AR20-275

Heavy Wheeled APC: AR20-280

Slotus2005 · « **Reply #50 on:** 03 August 2014, 20:18:59 »

I would vote for the APCs if they came up and the Skulker didn't, awesome choice!

SteelWarrior · « **Reply #51 on:** 05 August 2014, 05:06:37 »

Quote from: mike19k on 23 July 2014, 18:12:11

My thought for next month is either AR20-714 Batu Fighter Prime or AR20-952 Kanazuchi Battle Armor (4).

I would back the Kanazuchi's vote!

speck · « **Reply #52 on:** 05 August 2014, 05:56:05 »

Quote from: SteelWarrior on 05 August 2014, 05:06:37

I would back the Kanazuchi's vote!

This is already taken care of, after Gen Con it will be changed on the web store to be like the BT battle armor and sold individually.

cavingjan · « **Reply #53 on:** 05 August 2014, 07:32:03 »

Sweet. Most of the BA getting that treatment?

speck · « **Reply #54 on:** 05 August 2014, 09:15:14 »

Quote from: cavingjan on 05 August 2014, 07:32:03

Sweet. Most of the BA getting that treatment?

No, just this one since it's already a single peice.

Baron RedSkull · « **Reply #55 on:** 05 August 2014, 19:58:13 »

Speck, I know you are super busy with the run up to GenCon, but when can we expect the poll for august?

SteelWarrior · « **Reply #56 on:** 05 August 2014, 20:51:13 »

Quote from: speck on 05 August 2014, 05:56:05

This is already taken care of, after Gen Con it will be changed on the web store to be like the BT battle armor and sold individually.

awesome to hear :)

Colt Ward · « **Reply #57 on:** 05 August 2014, 21:14:59 »

I would like to withdraw (if I have to) the Toyama and instead nominate the Emperor!

speck · « **Reply #58 on:** 05 August 2014, 22:04:47 »

Quote from: Baron RedSkull on 05 August 2014, 19:58:13

Speck, I know you are super busy with the run up to GenCon, but when can we expect the poll for august?

I will have it up this week so I runs while I am away.