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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #840 on: 15 September 2022, 19:43:05 »
I think what is interesting is that IWM can definitely do this and release a lot of minis. Looking back through the old catalogs and historically, almost the entire 3025-era line has had a resculpt starting in the late 90s. And before FASA closed its doors and taking Ral Partha as an entity with it, there was talk of releasing variants.

It took 21 years, but we did finally get that Awesome variant RP teased.

I'll be excited to see where things go once the ball really gets rolling.

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #841 on: 17 September 2022, 16:08:43 »
I’m looking for the Conjurer (ilClan RG art version) and Eris, myself. Any info on these?

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #842 on: 17 September 2022, 16:31:53 »
They have not gotten into Wave 1 designs yet so expect the Conjurer to be later . . . with that said, we are supposed to be getting the premium plastic Eris in August . . .
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #843 on: 18 September 2022, 06:57:28 »
Any chance that the Kickstarter Marauder in metal is in the queue?

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #844 on: 18 September 2022, 12:26:10 »
They have not gotten into Wave 1 designs yet so expect the Conjurer to be later . . . with that said, we are supposed to be getting the premium plastic Eris in August . . .

August?

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #845 on: 18 September 2022, 15:05:24 »
There was a plastic Eris scheduled for august (nothing to do with IWM)

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #846 on: 18 September 2022, 15:34:48 »
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #847 on: 19 September 2022, 20:31:11 »
Very nice.  Are you going to be able to get an updated release schedule up soon?

Soon, I am finalizing with Mike.

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #848 on: 19 September 2022, 22:13:57 »
Glad to hear it.
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #849 on: 19 September 2022, 22:16:08 »
Any likelyhood of the Raider this year?
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #850 on: 10 October 2022, 01:00:58 »
Soon, I am finalizing with Mike.

Were you able get things finalized?
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #851 on: 17 October 2022, 08:28:06 »
Any likelyhood of the Raider this year?

The very much delayed Raider.
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #852 on: 19 October 2022, 16:48:30 »
Were you able get things finalized?

Looks like Speck's last update was a month ago.  Hopefully that means we'll get an update soon!

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #853 on: 02 November 2022, 11:24:37 »
Checking in to see when we might get an update?  ;D

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #854 on: 11 November 2022, 22:54:58 »
Speck, any word on the Commando and Thunderbolt Variants?   ???  I checked page 1 of this thread, and comments in November 2020 were mentioning them being in the works.  But then later "A Snag" had occurred, and they were delayed, and we've heard nothing more about them since.    :(
Since I hadn't heard anything about them, I felt compelled to ask Speck about them again.   ;D

Wow, almost a year ago since I last asked, but they were due out in 2020.    :(

ANY news on these Speck?  Have they been canned, on the back burner, currently being worked on?  Anything?  I'm more about the T-Bolt, to be Honest, but I'd be sure to buy a couple new Commandos also!   :thumbsup:


You last replied to Alex Cross back in January, but we've heard nothing since.  :(
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #855 on: 12 November 2022, 02:37:02 »

Hm, some Commando/Thunderbolt variants with the aforementioned Awesome 8Q/9Q and MkI/MkII Raiders
would make a fine Winter release..

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #856 on: 17 November 2022, 21:28:20 »
I am later then I wanted to be in posting about the 4th quarter (winter 2022 release), but I have been busy in my non BT/IWM life the last few weeks and there were delays in getting printed master parts in from the company that 3D prints them for IWM. There is still a hiccup and only 3 mechs will be in the next release, Awesome will be first release of 2023. We had a miscommunication with the company that does the prints and seems the files did not make it with the others in time to be back to IWM by now. Its a shame since it was just a few new parts to print. I will update IWM release page by this weekend but below are the three mechs in next release. I also will have some new scrap yard parts up here soon, I have the pictures done, I just need to add them.

20-5208 Amarok Standard
20-5209 Crucible Standard & 2
20-5210 Raider JL-1 and JL-2

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #857 on: 18 November 2022, 03:41:06 »
Sweet.

That Crucible kit sounds like it will come with lots of extra bits then
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #858 on: 18 November 2022, 07:55:53 »
Given the nature of the Crucible, I think it still will be fun to have mod options.
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #859 on: 18 November 2022, 12:11:21 »
Happy to hear from you, and the update is well worth the wait! Amarok is one I've been looking forward to, and the Crucible will make another great addition. Raider's a really neat oddball choice as well. Thanks!

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #860 on: 18 November 2022, 18:55:22 »
Woot I need me a Raider or two!  :thumbsup: :drool:
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #861 on: 18 November 2022, 20:22:43 »
Woohoo!!! So excited for the Raider!!! Going to have to get a pair at least!

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #862 on: 19 November 2022, 01:39:43 »
Wow! Thanks for the update, Speck!  That's some heavy metal coming our way.  That Crucible (Oversized quirk) has got to be a hefty hunk of metal! 

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« Reply #863 on: 20 November 2022, 09:02:47 »
Think I'm gonna need at least one of all three.
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #864 on: 20 November 2022, 12:40:16 »
I'm looking forward to the Amarok and both variants of the Crucible. :thumbsup:

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #865 on: 22 November 2022, 15:07:00 »
Just to be clear, this is the Jacob's Ladder project Raiders?  Bannson's attempt to build his own mech production in the Republic?
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #866 on: 22 November 2022, 15:12:12 »
Correct. :)
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #867 on: 22 November 2022, 16:26:34 »
*nevermind*
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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #868 on: 26 November 2022, 16:16:24 »

Amarok render

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Re: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck
« Reply #869 on: 26 November 2022, 16:17:34 »

Crucible & Crucible 2 renders

 

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