Author Topic: 2012 CE Mini? (Read 26633 times)

GRUD · « **on:** 20 May 2012, 17:01:10 »

Well, we're about 2 weeks away from Origins, and still not a peep about this year's CE mini, or even any word that there will be one. Does anyone have any Positive news about this? Will there be one, or are they passing on it this year? ???

Ian Sharpe · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 May 2012, 18:12:18 »

Wasn't there a poll about it? IIRC, there was a great deal of opposition to another jumping mini, save the Highlander.

DarkISI · « **Reply #2 on:** 20 May 2012, 18:52:23 »

Well, that doesn't mean that the fan base didn't want another CE. Just that the jumping thing was overdone ;)

speck · « **Reply #3 on:** 20 May 2012, 19:28:56 »

We have a few things up our sleeves for this year. Not sure which will hit origins. Going to find out and I will post when I hear back.

Ian Sharpe · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 May 2012, 19:36:43 »

Quote from: DarkISI on 20 May 2012, 18:52:23

Well, that doesn't mean that the fan base didn't want another CE. Just that the jumping thing was overdone ;)

I know, just giving the info I remember/mis-remember. :)

Dr Lucky · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 May 2012, 10:06:42 »

With all the Star League stuff this year, how could it not be a jumping Highlander?

IronSphinx · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 May 2012, 12:44:22 »

Quote from: Dr Lucky on 21 May 2012, 10:06:42

With all the Star League stuff this year, how could it not be a jumping Highlander?

My vote is for a jumping "Kerensky's Orion" mini that comes with a mini of General Kerensky on a pogo stick...

DarkISI · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 May 2012, 13:02:52 »

Quote from: IronSphinx on 21 May 2012, 12:44:22

My vote is for a jumping "Kerensky's Orion" mini that comes with a mini of General Kerensky on a pogo stick...

Kerensky's Orion doesn't have Jump Jets ^^

Siberian-troll · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 May 2012, 14:31:30 »

Quote from: DarkISI on 21 May 2012, 13:02:52

Kerensky's Orion doesn't have Jump Jets ^^

You forgot to add "...now" ;)

jimdigris · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 May 2012, 16:07:30 »

"Jumping" has been overdone. Give me a variant instead.

Grognard · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 May 2012, 16:08:24 »

Eagerly looking forward to what y'all produce this year!

Cyc · « **Reply #11 on:** 21 May 2012, 19:40:13 »

Interested to see what appears

Mastergunz · « **Reply #12 on:** 25 May 2012, 15:58:40 »

I DEMAND yet another Atlas re-sculpt..... ;D

-Gunz

DarkSpade · « **Reply #13 on:** 25 May 2012, 16:21:55 »

It won't be a mini. Instead it will be a blister packed full of omni bits! [rockon]

And they're all jumping!

speck · « **Reply #14 on:** 25 May 2012, 17:25:06 »

Just an FYI, I will have an announcement up tonight about the Limited Edition for the Convention season.

speck · « **Reply #15 on:** 25 May 2012, 18:26:58 »

Check out the Announcement

hawkins180 · « **Reply #16 on:** 25 May 2012, 18:31:31 »

:o

damn, now if only I could make it to any of those events.

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #17 on:** 25 May 2012, 19:15:12 »

Ok, now that's so wrong on so many levels. This will end up on the IWM site soon I hope for the non-convention goers amongst us,right?

Stingray · « **Reply #18 on:** 25 May 2012, 19:23:37 »

Quote from: Mastergunz on 25 May 2012, 15:58:40

I DEMAND yet another Atlas re-sculpt..... ;D

-Gunz

And your demand has been met :p

I have really mixed feelings on this and honestly a little anger since most people didn't want another jumping mech

DarkSpade · « **Reply #19 on:** 25 May 2012, 20:00:23 »

Well, on the up side that's one less thing I have to worry about spending money on at Gencon. ???

Spaceman · « **Reply #20 on:** 25 May 2012, 21:15:05 »

If it was a jumping Highlander that would have been cool. I'm not into a jumping Atlas. I have a question for Speck, how does IWM decide what mini to make for the conventions?

00Dawg · « **Reply #21 on:** 25 May 2012, 22:03:25 »

>:(

mechwarriorgarya · « **Reply #22 on:** 25 May 2012, 22:33:32 »

:( Yeah not too excited about this one. Given it is supposed to be the Star League year, a jumping Highlander would have been more appropriate, and would generate some nice cross-product promotion with the huge Highlander on the cover of Historical Liberation Terra vol.1

Oh well, I hope the jumping Atlas sells well at the cons this summer. :)

Grognard · « **Reply #23 on:** 25 May 2012, 22:41:50 »

I'd be interested IF the jump booster is detachable (and recyclable).

Geez. Doesn't IWM even LISTEN to its customers and fans?

worktroll · « **Reply #24 on:** 25 May 2012, 22:47:45 »

Just because IWM listen doesn't mean they will end up doing what a vocal minority of mini buyers may want.

And keep it polite. Polite disagreement is fine.

Worktroll, Admin

Grognard · « **Reply #25 on:** 25 May 2012, 22:51:54 »

oh, I LIKE the Atlas resculpt.
I LIKE the punchy and grabby hands.

but the jet pack?
Not a fan. Will not friend. will not poke.

I really, really DO HOPE that the jet pack is removable.

Siberian-troll · « **Reply #26 on:** 25 May 2012, 22:58:57 »

Jump pack look dead ringer on as been shown on the pic from Unbound. Sarna.net have it's pic and rules too.

Edit: I been wrong. By rules from Unbound (and not from Sarna) Atlas with Jump Pack can jump 3 once for half of speed (1/2).

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #27 on:** 25 May 2012, 23:28:05 »

Come now, making a jumping Highlander with parts from a Jumping Atlas don't look two hard. A jewlers saw, some pinning and CA glue and maybe a little realigning and it should be easily doable. ;)

GOTHIK · « **Reply #28 on:** 25 May 2012, 23:44:49 »

well, I think it's cool.

Infact, I like ALL of the jumping 'Mechs so far. I really regret missing out on the jumping 7X Rifleman. If there are anymore of those lying around, please let Me know!

GRUD · « **Reply #29 on:** 26 May 2012, 02:44:34 »

So, does anyone know if the jump pack IS removable or not? I can't believe it comes attached to the jump exhaust, or the blister would have to be Mighty Big! :o Can you Please give us more info on the mini Speck? ???