Author Topic: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck (Read 181931 times)

Dragon41673 · « **Reply #1170 on:** 26 July 2023, 14:37:31 »

Quote from: Kerfuffin(925) on 25 July 2023, 23:19:56

Where?

/thought

Any eta for these bad boys

ETA per IWM is shipping around the week of August 14th. I would also say that GenCon will be a factor, so it could possibly get pushed a week or two if they come back to a massive backlog of orders. Just keep in mind though...IWM is very gracious to allow retailers to sell Distribution items like those 30 days before they list them on their site for sale.

Quote from: Death_from_above on 26 July 2023, 01:44:08

Aries..

Most appreciated sir!

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #1171 on:** 27 July 2023, 08:32:05 »

Just waiting on the Marauder II. Feels kind of a shame we have to wait for it.

speck · « **Reply #1172 on:** 28 July 2023, 07:10:14 »

Quote from: Kerfuffin(925) on 25 July 2023, 23:19:56

Where?

/thought

Any eta for these bad boys

Look in IWM New Release category. The rendors are on the product pages for the new release.

Quote from: Alex Keller on 25 July 2023, 19:26:24

Just saw the 3D renders of the 3 new mechs. They look fantastic! I just hope the scale/size is right! The Marauder parts would be perfect for modding other plastic Marauders I have lying around.

I still have one at home that I can check. It will be a tight fit. I will have pictures up of the placement as soon as I can get them up. It mimics the placement of the JJ on Marauder II.

Quote from: Stormlion1 on 27 July 2023, 08:32:05

Just waiting on the Marauder II. Feels kind of a shame we have to wait for it.

Lol, I have it on my list.

speck · « **Reply #1173 on:** 28 July 2023, 07:13:56 »

There is a new blister card that will be on the next set of new releases and on older SKU as packaged inventory is used up. I will get pictures up later today, but the front art is from Dominions Divided cover art.

Dragon41673 · « **Reply #1174 on:** 28 July 2023, 11:25:29 »

Quote from: speck on 28 July 2023, 07:13:56

There is a new blister card that will be on the next set of new releases and on older SKU as packaged inventory is used up. I will get pictures up later today, but the front art is from Dominions Divided cover art.

Ya know...I was talking with Mike on this, and he said to give you the props for this change. While you guys could have picked any cover art, or something original...I have to say, this choice was darn near perfect. The coloring really stands out, and is really a heck of an eye catcher! So well done on the choice Speck! I really cannot think of a better choice of the current art work available.

speck · « **Reply #1175 on:** 28 July 2023, 11:54:41 »

Quote from: Dragon41673 on 28 July 2023, 11:25:29

Ya know...I was talking with Mike on this, and he said to give you the props for this change. While you guys could have picked any cover art, or something original...I have to say, this choice was darn near perfect. The coloring really stands out, and is really a heck of an eye catcher! So well done on the choice Speck! I really cannot think of a better choice of the current art work available.

I had picked three different options, but I really like how the art and color change would stand out and different from what we did in the past.

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #1176 on:** 28 July 2023, 18:09:27 »

I really enjoy the cover of Empire Alone. It is perhaps my favorite in recent years, but do realize why it was perhaps not selected.

speck · « **Reply #1177 on:** 28 July 2023, 19:27:37 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 28 July 2023, 18:09:27

I really enjoy the cover of Empire Alone. It is perhaps my favorite in recent years, but do realize why it was perhaps not selected.

What really won me over with Dominion Divided cover art was once I saw it on the blister card and how it fit perfectly with the cut outs.

Tyrant · « **Reply #1178 on:** 07 August 2023, 12:47:21 »

I didn't know there was a change in the works until I saw them at GenCon. Definitely a good choice for the artwork.

MarauderCH IIC · « **Reply #1179 on:** 23 August 2023, 16:16:55 »

Jade Phoenix, Mastodon, and Marauders have been spotted online for ordering!

Mole · « **Reply #1180 on:** 23 August 2023, 17:10:48 »

Any chance of the Devil being in the pipeline?

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #1181 on:** 24 August 2023, 09:01:24 »

Quote from: Mole on 23 August 2023, 17:10:48

Any chance of the Devil being in the pipeline?

Yes. However, there are some complications with my illustration last I'd heard, and-- comms have been completely silent since. I assume because of personal matters.
Anyway, it is in the works, but-- realistically I would not expect it anytime in the near future...

Alex Keller · « **Reply #1182 on:** 24 August 2023, 16:26:16 »

Can't wait for my Jade Phoenix and Marauder to arrive. I've got really high expectations because the released digital image is so good. 👌

Luciora · « **Reply #1183 on:** 24 August 2023, 18:07:28 »

I've been collecting reference pictures of Dancouga for my planned Mastodon kitbash.

Hwatwasthat · « **Reply #1184 on:** 25 August 2023, 04:41:43 »

Quote from: pokefan548 on 12 May 2023, 02:12:21

I would do dirty, dirty things for a Eurus sculpt. IMO, it's one of the biggest highlights of the recent RecGuides.Yes please, this.

I second this, I have an unreasonable love of the Eurus, such a nice looking tank, and being an omni on top of that? beautiful.

paladin2019 · « **Reply #1185 on:** 28 August 2023, 15:39:29 »

Unless it does something very unconventional, it's got a gigantic problem in terms of real tank design.

Scotty · « **Reply #1186 on:** 28 August 2023, 17:24:01 »

It's a good thing that doesn't really matter for BattleTech.

paladin2019 · « **Reply #1187 on:** 28 August 2023, 18:04:10 »

Referring specifically to "such a nice looking tank".

Scotty · « **Reply #1188 on:** 28 August 2023, 18:34:30 »

It's a good thing aesthetics have a large subjective component to them, then.

Alex Keller · « **Reply #1189 on:** 28 August 2023, 23:32:01 »

My Jade Phoenix and Marauder arrived today. The Jade Phoenix lived up to my high expectations! Beautifully sculpted, great proportions and detail. I can't wait to prime/paint this one up! Its going to fit right in with my collection of Hierofalcons

The Marauder is a decent addition. Sadly, the sculpt has some 3D print lines on the carapace, and the scale is once again slightly smaller than the CGL plastics. But otherwise has great detail and the MAD-5M variant parts are SO nice! So overall I'm happy with mine.

Will probably get a Mastodon in due time.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #1190 on:** 28 August 2023, 23:40:35 »

Got my Jade Phoenix and Mastodons today. Skipped the Marauder since (counting the two Legends packs from the Mercenaries kickstarter), I've already got a company's worth of unseen, Phoenix, Phoenix 2, and plastic classic machines.

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #1191 on:** 29 August 2023, 13:00:07 »

Marauder, Mastodon, and Jade Phoenix have arrived as well. Still want that Marauder II sooner rather than later though.

Luciora · « **Reply #1192 on:** 29 August 2023, 17:38:16 »

Was there any news about additional variant parts for the Marauder?

speck · « **Reply #1193 on:** 31 August 2023, 07:29:30 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 24 August 2023, 09:01:24

Yes. However, there are some complications with my illustration last I'd heard, and-- comms have been completely silent since. I assume because of personal matters.
Anyway, it is in the works, but-- realistically I would not expect it anytime in the near future...

Yes, it has been assigned but does not have a due date. Most likely in a 2024 release.

Quote from: Stormlion1 on 29 August 2023, 13:00:07

Marauder, Mastodon, and Jade Phoenix have arrived as well. Still want that Marauder II sooner rather than later though.

The Marauder II is on the to do list.

Quote from: Luciora on 29 August 2023, 17:38:16

Was there any news about additional variant parts for the Marauder?

When the release goes live for sale on IWM webstore early September thr Marauder variant guns will be up as well for sale.

Luciora · « **Reply #1194 on:** 31 August 2023, 09:39:07 »

Thanks Speck!

Luciora · « **Reply #1195 on:** 02 September 2023, 13:58:35 »

One more question about the Marauder variant sprue, it is only dorsal guns right?

speck · « **Reply #1196 on:** 02 September 2023, 18:34:25 »

Quote from: Luciora on 02 September 2023, 13:58:35

One more question about the Marauder variant sprue, it is only dorsal guns right?

Yes

Luciora · « **Reply #1197 on:** 02 September 2023, 18:40:15 »

Sweet! Thanks again Speck!

Quote from: speck on 02 September 2023, 18:34:25

Yes

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1198 on:** 03 September 2023, 22:04:10 »

Did we ever get posted releases for the rest of the year? I have to start turning in Christmas lists.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #1199 on:** 03 September 2023, 22:11:05 »

We have not.