Author Topic: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck (Read 178552 times)

Kerfuffin(925) · « **Reply #330 on:** 03 August 2021, 20:20:36 »

Sojourner
Goliath C

I am happy to see those two get new/updated sculpts.

Not super sold on another Archer, but kinda nice to have an updated variant.

Luciora · « **Reply #331 on:** 03 August 2021, 20:30:59 »

Man, was waiting for the alternate configs for the Griffin, Commando, and Thunderbolt.

speck · « **Reply #332 on:** 03 August 2021, 20:43:55 »

Quote from: Kerfuffin(925) on 03 August 2021, 20:20:36

Sojourner
Goliath C

I am happy to see those two get new/updated sculpts.

Not super sold on another Archer, but kinda nice to have an updated variant.

The Archer was supposed to be part of a GC 2020 con special of having a clear resin model. But due to Covid and other issues that plan did not happen. So it was added to this release due to another model being delayed some.

Quote from: Luciora on 03 August 2021, 20:30:59

Man, was waiting for the alternate configs for the Griffin, Commando, and Thunderbolt.

They will still be done, but the person who is to complete the work had other projects going on for us.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #333 on:** 03 August 2021, 21:36:24 »

Nice. All three of those are definite wants.

Did the variant configuration(s?) for the Sojourner get funded?

Sartris · « **Reply #334 on:** 03 August 2021, 22:16:32 »

yep. B and C

Colt Ward · « **Reply #335 on:** 04 August 2021, 00:17:52 »

Oh the Sojourner . . . hahahah . . . now to get my IWM request into the local store.

Would it be wrong to bring a Sojourner, Wulfen, Phantom H and two Elementals?

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #336 on:** 04 August 2021, 00:18:43 »

So does that mean that the B and C going to be released separately (perhaps as online exclusives)?

speck · « **Reply #337 on:** 04 August 2021, 06:43:41 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 04 August 2021, 00:18:43

So does that mean that the B and C going to be released separately (perhaps as online exclusives)?

Yes, they will be online exclusive. I need to check with mike for there status.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #338 on:** 04 August 2021, 08:50:27 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 04 August 2021, 00:18:43

So does that mean that the B and C going to be released separately (perhaps as online exclusives)?

Not sure there is a easier design to decide to get magnetized . . . thank God my store orders direct. Will the sprues for the arms be able to be order individually?

Wolf Reaper · « **Reply #339 on:** 04 August 2021, 08:54:54 »

Quote from: speck on 03 August 2021, 20:43:55

The Archer was supposed to be part of a GC 2020 con special of having a clear resin model. But due to Covid and other issues that plan did not happen. So it was added to this release due to another model being delayed some.

Speck, sorry if this is said somewhere, is this based on the re- seen version of the KS one?

speck · « **Reply #340 on:** 04 August 2021, 09:42:34 »

Quote from: Wolf Reaper on 04 August 2021, 08:54:54

Speck, sorry if this is said somewhere, is this based on the re- seen version of the KS one?

No, it’s the 9W that had I think null sig on it.

Wolf Reaper · « **Reply #341 on:** 04 August 2021, 09:48:34 »

Quote from: speck on 04 August 2021, 09:42:34

No, it’s the 9W that had I think null sig on it.

So if is based off the reseen designnis my guess.

Sartris · « **Reply #342 on:** 04 August 2021, 09:51:58 »

Definitely Phoenix

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #343 on:** 04 August 2021, 14:13:41 »

It's one of the TRO 3085 variants. So it's probably based on that.

Daritus1988 · « **Reply #344 on:** 04 August 2021, 15:56:42 »

The new "old" Warhammer & Marauder designs would be nice.

Sartris · « **Reply #345 on:** 04 August 2021, 17:21:13 »

Also the wasp and Valkyrie making a return

Colt Ward · « **Reply #346 on:** 04 August 2021, 17:30:17 »

Quote from: Daritus1988 on 04 August 2021, 15:56:42

The new "old" Warhammer & Marauder designs would be nice.

eh . . . you are going to have to be specific in your request- which do you mean- the Classics?

They are getting to those, basically working through the RecGuides right now but only 2-3 offerings a quarter it is going to take a while.

Alex Keller · « **Reply #347 on:** 04 August 2021, 21:20:39 »

Thanks for the update Speck!

I share in the frustration that we aren't getting more of the Classics in metal. I suspect IWM has the inside knowledge to say otherwise, but I would've thought that releasing the Classics (Marauder, Warhammer, Wasp etc) would have been a priority as they appear to be fan favorites. But perhaps there's a moratorium on those releases? Or maybe the Classics they do have don't sell as well as the new Dark Age minis? I don't know. Just happy to see IWM continues to release new minis.

Psycho · « **Reply #348 on:** 04 August 2021, 21:24:58 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 04 August 2021, 14:13:41

It's one of the TRO 3085 variants. So it's probably based on that.

Yes; some detailing tweaks to bring it closer to the 3085 image (no more LRM doors!), statted out to the -9W. Still want to see it in resin at some point... maybe next year we'll be back to having in-person cons where con-exclusive items make sense.

Sartris · « **Reply #349 on:** 04 August 2021, 21:40:59 »

Quote from: Psycho on 04 August 2021, 21:24:58

Yes; some detailing tweaks to bring it closer to the 3085 image (no more LRM doors!), statted out to the -9W. Still

Weeping tears of joy

Tyrant · « **Reply #350 on:** 04 August 2021, 22:14:26 »

Quote from: Psycho on 04 August 2021, 21:24:58

Yes; some detailing tweaks to bring it closer to the 3085 image (no more LRM doors!), statted out to the -9W. Still want to see it in resin at some point... maybe next year we'll be back to having in-person cons where con-exclusive items make sense.

Things still have time to derail, but so far GenCon is apparently going to have a convention in September of this year and IWM and Catalyst have said they are going to be there. As someone who lives relatively close to Indy, I hope it ends up happening. Probably a long shot, but I also hope to see the Raider make an appearance at the IWM booth.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #351 on:** 04 August 2021, 22:53:25 »

GenCon is occurring, yes, but it's looking like it's going to have a drastically reduced turnout between people still not wanting to do big crowds and the fact that it's happening later in the year after school has started for many people. So it's not really a great year to be having con exclusive products.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #352 on:** 04 August 2021, 23:02:51 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 04 August 2021, 22:53:25

So it's not really a great year to be having con exclusive products.

Most of it is never really exclusive . . . you just get first shot.

Tyrant · « **Reply #353 on:** 04 August 2021, 23:33:46 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 04 August 2021, 22:53:25

GenCon is occurring, yes, but it's looking like it's going to have a drastically reduced turnout between people still not wanting to do big crowds and the fact that it's happening later in the year after school has started for many people. So it's not really a great year to be having con exclusive products.

I was more commenting that conventions are (at least as of now) going to be occurring this year. In general (other companies, I have no idea what IWM will or won't be doing), I assume a lot of con exclusives are likely ones meant for last year since Con season more or less didn't happen and there was likely too much uncertainty too far out to have properly planned for it happening (such as it is) this year. If they plan to do anything, IWM does have the advantage of using domestic production so the current shipping issues aren't going to mess with any plans if they have any.

But, between not knowing for sure there will be cons this year and GenCon in particular apparently asking vendors to not bring things that will cause huge masses of people to swarm their booths, you could very well be right on exclusives.

Daritus1988 · « **Reply #354 on:** 05 August 2021, 03:03:08 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 04 August 2021, 17:30:17

eh . . . you are going to have to be specific in your request- which do you mean- the Classics?

They are getting to those, basically working through the RecGuides right now but only 2-3 offerings a quarter it is going to take a while.

I mean Metal Versions of those redesigns we got as Plastics with the KS by CGL.

Weirdo · « **Reply #355 on:** 05 August 2021, 08:29:40 »

Then yes, you are referring to the Classics.

The discussion formalized the terms shortly after we got it first glimpses of the new art, and goes like this:

Unseen: The original art.
Reseen: Project Phoenix-style art.
Classic: Redesigned art harkening back to the Unseen, as used in the current crop of boxed sets, Recognition Guides, and the Kickstarter.

Feel free to ignore folks who say nuSeen, that's not really a thing. ;)

Colt Ward · « **Reply #356 on:** 05 August 2021, 09:18:04 »

Quote from: Tyrant on 04 August 2021, 23:33:46

But, between not knowing for sure there will be cons this year and GenCon in particular apparently asking vendors to not bring things that will cause huge masses of people to swarm their booths, you could very well be right on exclusives.

Is that really in writing? Because that is absolutely the silliest statement I have heard in a while. You are buying booth space because you want a high volume of traffic to buy your products.

Getting the Classics in metal will be nice, I also realize all of it will take time- especially with the truncated release schedule IWM has announced b/c problems.

Dragon41673 · « **Reply #357 on:** 05 August 2021, 09:25:31 »

Speck...didnt want to bug Mike with this. What's the word on finishing off the AGOAC minis in metal? Pending still are the BattleMaster, Awesome, and Wolverine.

Tyrant · « **Reply #358 on:** 05 August 2021, 11:23:11 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 05 August 2021, 09:18:04

Is that really in writing? Because that is absolutely the silliest statement I have heard in a while. You are buying booth space because you want a high volume of traffic to buy your products.

If I am remembering correctly, it came up from a comment from one of the GenCon reps on their forum. I don't know if it is actually part of any kind of contract or merely a strong (or not so strong I suppose) suggestion as I am not a vendor. This was also while they were toying with having ticketed entry into the dealer's hall for the first few hours to avoid the big crush of people at the doors. I think they realized they were just moving the time of the big crush and not really avoiding it.

I expect this year to be a mess on many levels with things like this. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed the show still happens and there aren't any major fireworks over any temporary measures.

Daritus1988 · « **Reply #359 on:** 05 August 2021, 11:54:23 »

Quote from: Weirdo on 05 August 2021, 08:29:40

Then yes, you are referring to the Classics.

The discussion formalized the terms shortly after we got it first glimpses of the new art, and goes like this:

Unseen: The original art.
Reseen: Project Phoenix-style art.
Classic: Redesigned art harkening back to the Unseen, as used in the current crop of boxed sets, Recognition Guides, and the Kickstarter.

Feel free to ignore folks who say nuSeen, that's not really a thing. ;)

Funny,

I call them "NewSeen" and my Buddy "AgainSeen", but I wasn't sure if this Term is fitting here or which is "official" used.

@IWM (and the Community)
Would be nice to see them...