NEW RELEASE: BattleTech Beginner Box and BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat

[Dragon41673]

Both of my distributors do not have this in stock...hopefully someone such as Brent will step up & explain the delay.

[Paul]

Both of my distributors do not have this in stock...hopefully someone such as Brent will step up & explain the delay.

“during the week of Dec. 17”

That week’s not over, so it’s not delayed yet.

[nckestrel]

stopped by my flgs today to check. they said it's still listed as "coming soon" which means they didn't get it and can't order it. looks like i'll have to wait a month since i refuse to patronize the scalpers on ebay

though i REALLY wanted to buy the complete set of gencon aluminum dice on ebay for $400 as was only prevented from doing so by the fear of being executed mob style by my wife

Gamers Armory took my preorder for it today. But they’re still
Listing it as no release date.

[Pat Payne]

Gamers Armory took my preorder for it today. But they’re still
Listing it as no release date.

One of my FLGS's was able to take preorders though it also was with no release date as of yet.

[nckestrel]

“during the week of Dec. 17”

That week’s not over, so it’s not delayed yet.

Yeah, but if they can’t order today, most game stores aren’t going to be getting it this week.

[NeonKnight]

My Local FLGs stated he's hoping to have it in tomorrow or Wednesday, and we are here in Vancouver Canada.

I'll post if it comes to pass, but he had all the same info from his distributer as we've heard as well (Basic set December, Armored Combat January)

[Azakael]

Yeah, but if they can’t order today, most game stores aren’t going to be getting it this week.

That's exactly it. The best that can happen for my shop is if it shows up tomorrow or *maybe* Wednesday. Since I'm off the next two days, I told them to ship my order out on Wednesday so it shows up when I am there so my co-worker doesn't get stuck with the huge number of WizKids Deep Cuts restock skus I have coming in. But it it doesn't show up in the warehouse before then, I won't have it for Christmas.

[Colt Ward]

I have a solution for everyone . . . we have the covers as pictures.  Hand that file to your wife, she can go print off the picture and put it on a box that will be wrapped up for Christmas.  Of course the tricky ones will just give you the picture- 'What?  Its that art you like!'

[pheonixstorm]

Nothing more terrifying than a wife glaring at the CC bill then you.

[Mech42ace]

So what’s the good word? Did anyone happen to see the box at their local FLGS today?

[Azakael]

So what’s the good word? Did anyone happen to see the box at their local FLGS today?

My guess would be not likely. Both distributors I work with still show them as pre-orders.

[Kit deSummersville]

Nothing more terrifying than a wife glaring at the CC bill then you.

It wasn't me, ROM is setting me up!

[M-Rex]

Following...


...No official word from my distributors yet.

[KhanPhelanWard]

Have been the boxes shipped?

[Belle Sorciere]

Been watching the site I preordered from and no sign of the Beginner Box.

[kylania]

Still nothing, huh?

[Dragon41673]

Nope...still nothing on my end at both distribution points. Although one provided a street date for BOTH as the January 23rd. Per my rep...that's what they heard from Catalyst contrary to the statement Catalyst made saying the Beginner Box Set would be out last week, and even provided an email for said street dates as proof.

I'm waiting for confirmation from Catalyst themselves before I email my customers with another update.

[YingJanshi]

Nope...still nothing on my end at both distribution points. Although one provided a street date for BOTH as the January 23rd. Per my rep...that's what they heard from Catalyst contrary to the statement Catalyst made saying the Beginner Box Set would be out last week, and even provided an email for said street dates as proof.

I'm waiting for confirmation from Catalyst themselves before I email my customers with another update.

Wasn't the earlier date just a small shipment to get it out to few select stores? Seem to recall someone in the New Releases thread saying both boxes weren't going to hit general release and see release on the Catalyst online store till Jan. 23.

[Dragon41673]

Wasn't the earlier date just a small shipment to get it out to few select stores? Seem to recall someone in the New Releases thread saying both boxes weren't going to hit general release and see release on the Catalyst online store till Jan. 23.

I don't see that post...but that was possibly after Catalyst's initial 3rd update which stated the following...

After a week of discussions with that partner company, we can confirm that the Beginner Box has moved into the distribution pipeline and could appear on store shelves as soon as this Friday, Dec. 14, with full availability likely during the week of Dec. 17. This distribution is taking place by special agreement outside the company’s normal ordering and street date schedule, an effort to get the Beginner Box to the public as soon as possible and before the holidays. However, local availability in your area may vary as this unique distribution process unfolds.

Which you can find the whole stated time frames here...

https://bg.battletech.com/news/battletech-boxed-set-update-3-and-shattered-fortress-availability/

It would be nice if we could hear from Brent on this since he is the LD.

[Sartris]

I'd be surprised if the beginner box can be found anywhere right now. You can't even find em at jacked up prices on ebay or amazon

[SamTheMan321]

Oddly enough, both boxes are available right here in Singapore! Picked up my set last week!

[NeonKnight]

Oddly enough, both boxes are available right here in Singapore! Picked up my set last week!

Funny thing that...not far to travel between Factory and Retailer ;)

Enjoy the Boxes as they are awesome!

[jamesbeil]

Any idea when this box will be available in the UK, and who is distributing?

[Fear Factory]

Let's hope the delays end soon. It'll be nice to see them before the end of January.

[ANS Kamas P81]

Staying out of politics, but could the current government shutdown in the US be affecting delivery?  Limited post office availability, cargo waiting longer for inspection, that sort of thing.  Since Singapore already has both boxes, yet we've seen nothing here, I'm wondering if that might be part of the cause.

[Colt Ward]

If its at the distributor warehouse, then its already (I think) through those hurdles.  Its also unlikely to be shipped through USPS, but they are still in operation as being quasi-government.

[roosterboy]

The USPS is not affected by the shutdown because it is independently funded by its own products and services rather than by federal taxes.

[ANS Kamas P81]

NP.  Just wondered!

[Foxx Ital]

The girlfriend said she would learn so I'm counting down the days. Her daughter expressed interest in some of my minis so I may be able to rope her in while she's young ^_^.

[worktroll]

Not in Aus yet :(