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2015 release schedule posted
« on: 03 December 2014, 22:55:13 »
« Last Edit: 13 May 2015, 08:28:51 by speck »

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #1 on: 03 December 2014, 23:36:21 »
A QuadVee!!!!  :Jumpy:  **falls off chair**

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #2 on: 03 December 2014, 23:46:14 »
LOL bet no one saw that Quad Vee coming! Thanks for the update Speck!
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #3 on: 03 December 2014, 23:47:13 »
So much awesomeness....though why some of those are online-only is beyond me. I can see something as odd as the Quadvee, but why aren't the others getting regular distribution?
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #4 on: 03 December 2014, 23:57:40 »
 [drool] A Gurty!!!!!   A Gurty!!!!   

and... and... Stalker IIs and Tomahawk IIs, and Kodiak IIs and sweet Christmas! The Tenshi!   [drool]

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #5 on: 04 December 2014, 00:03:49 »
Screw those, I'm grabbing me some Quasis! Going hunting, and then I'll have some Hellstar-skin rugs! >:D
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #6 on: 04 December 2014, 00:18:16 »
Good stuff comming out
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« Reply #7 on: 04 December 2014, 00:57:55 »
Any photos available? Really want to see that Ostwar.
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #8 on: 04 December 2014, 01:06:34 »
I want to complain about no Ursus II, but with the Mad Dog Mk III, Grand Summoner, and Kodiak II on the way, I can't complain too seriously.

Now, about some Wraith Battle Armor....
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #9 on: 04 December 2014, 02:09:33 »
Any photos available?

For mechs that come out in 2015?  Should be up by Christmas...2017.
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #10 on: 04 December 2014, 06:24:54 »
Woot more Kurita love in 3rd quarter. 
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #11 on: 04 December 2014, 06:56:50 »
Any photos available? Really want to see that Ostwar.

Has not been sculpted yet. We just finalized release schedule for 2nd and 3rd quarter yesterday and added the Ostwar to 1st quarter. The other four 1st quarter are in process or complete like the Agrotera.

So much awesomeness....though why some of those are online-only is beyond me. I can see something as odd as the Quadvee, but why aren't the others getting regular distribution?

There is only so much room in the distribution release schedule, so less mechs or more by having them web only. Most of these are already sculpted and are either at 3D printer or waiting to be molded. Mold room is currently extremely busy with two big contract casting customers and Battletechs December releases. We might see one of the web only items soon, since it is already at IWM waiting to be molded.

Woot more Kurita love in 3rd quarter. 

We also tried to mix in more mechs from other factions and not to be to heavy to one in each release.




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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #12 on: 04 December 2014, 08:00:46 »
Wow, that a layout of minis

I hope ii can afford them all!  ;D

So no more vehicles going to regular releases?  The Gürteltier would be a reasonable seller unless it's a huge brick that costs too much!  :D

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« Reply #13 on: 04 December 2014, 08:04:29 »
So no more vehicles going to regular releases?

Given that this schedule has seen exactly one vehicle put in web-only, I would love to see what evidence makes you think that no more vehicles will see general distribution. Nothing in this thread has said anything along those lines.
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #14 on: 04 December 2014, 08:34:49 »
Given that this schedule has seen exactly one vehicle put in web-only, I would love to see what evidence makes you think that no more vehicles will see general distribution. Nothing in this thread has said anything along those lines.

Not sure what thread I said it in, but general release will be Mechs only since they historically sell better then other types.

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #15 on: 04 December 2014, 09:23:30 »
While more would always be better, it looks like a nice selection of new releases coming next year.  Peronally I'm especially excited to see the first QuadVee release!  I'll be sure to buy a mess of those, to help encorage the eventual release of the Cyllaros and Harpagos, too.   ^-^
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #16 on: 04 December 2014, 10:24:51 »
Silly question time. Does 20-5108 King Crab KGC-009 TRO 3145 100 Tons $16.95 look like the clicky tech version??
I ask as I don't like the original model, but I like the clicky version (and miss the ones I lost).

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #17 on: 04 December 2014, 10:48:03 »
Silly question time. Does 20-5108 King Crab KGC-009 TRO 3145 100 Tons $16.95 look like the clicky tech version??
I ask as I don't like the original model, but I like the clicky version (and miss the ones I lost).

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I'm interested in the Carronade myself.  Gruty Lyran Tank is what I'm REALLY look forward too, I'm just shocked its a online only thing.
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #18 on: 04 December 2014, 11:06:22 »
Silly question time. Does 20-5108 King Crab KGC-009 TRO 3145 100 Tons $16.95 look like the clicky tech version??
I ask as I don't like the original model, but I like the clicky version (and miss the ones I lost).

Thanks.

Here ya go...see attached images. I believe the Carronade & Shockwave are not actual miniature images...so Speck please correct me if I'm wrong, but they look like CAD drawings only.
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #19 on: 04 December 2014, 11:32:45 »
Speck...any chance we can get pricing on the listed mechs for us retailers? I know some are too far out to determine how much metal they will require, but any extra prices you can post would be helpful.

Thanks!
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« Reply #20 on: 04 December 2014, 11:53:02 »
Not sure what thread I said it in, but general release will be Mechs only since they historically sell better then other types.

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #21 on: 04 December 2014, 13:52:52 »
MISBEGOTTENSONOFA...

I totally read that as Misbegotten Sofa...

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #22 on: 04 December 2014, 14:46:57 »
I totally read that as Misbegotten Sofa...

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #23 on: 04 December 2014, 16:19:55 »
Hmm...
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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #24 on: 04 December 2014, 19:42:30 »
NOTE: Updated Web only Arion item, it will be one SKU where you can build either Battlemech or vehicle mode.


Speck...any chance we can get pricing on the listed mechs for us retailers? I know some are too far out to determine how much metal they will require, but any extra prices you can post would be helpful.

Thanks!

As soon as I get an update from Mike I will add it to the post. We just finalized it yesterday before I posted it.

Here ya go...see attached images. I believe the Carronade & Shockwave are not actual miniature images...so Speck please correct me if I'm wrong, but they look like CAD drawings only.

Both of Carronade and Shockwave where done in CAD, I do not think those are not final renders, would have to check QCC.

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #25 on: 04 December 2014, 19:46:21 »
Am I reading that right, 20 distribution minis for all of 2015?

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« Reply #26 on: 04 December 2014, 20:59:59 »
Shockwave!  :D

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« Reply #27 on: 04 December 2014, 22:56:05 »
Am I reading that right, 20 distribution minis for all of 2015?

Yes, four releases of 5 each.

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Re: 2015 release schedule posted
« Reply #28 on: 05 December 2014, 00:21:14 »
20 mechs seem like a good number this year.

I wish some of the fan finance stuff would come back.
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« Reply #29 on: 05 December 2014, 00:37:26 »
20 mechs seem like a good number this year.

I wish some of the fan finance stuff would come back.

It seems like a shockingly small number, half of what was done this year.  Remember, it's not a mini every two weeks, it's a handful of minis followed by three months of silence.  I find it to be an alarming statement about the profitability of the line.   :(