ScummyRebel 5,346 Posted February 27, 2019 Have fun you lucky devils https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/2/27/the-power-of-the-dark-side-1/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken on Cape 263 Posted February 27, 2019 So because I can't get to go to the event, I can't get that exclusive mini unless I want to over pay online. Thanks. 6 4 3 3 DarkTrooperZero, emsgoof, Dwing and 13 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJM 129 Posted February 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Ken on Cape said: So because I can't get to go to the event, I can't get that exclusive mini unless I want to over pay online. Thanks. Accurate. 3 1 Alpha17, Wes Janson, Scabiosus and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisWall 966 Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) How extremely disappointing. I'd much rather see FFG spend their time, effort and production capacity producing new models that the average consumer can buy. Event exclusive models tend to alienate everyone who can't attend the event. At least they didn't go with limited edition rules (unless you count this new, much taller Vader's expanded line of sight). Edited February 27, 2019 by KrisWall 6 3 ryanabt, Nihm, Andreu and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaranHaste 137 Posted February 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ken on Cape said: So because I can't get to go to the event, I can't get that exclusive mini unless I want to over pay online. Thanks. As is tradition 5 Derrault, Tirion, KiraYamatoSF and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zwara81 107 Posted February 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ken on Cape said: So because I can't get to go to the event, I can't get that exclusive mini unless I want to over pay online. Thanks. well some other companies sell their alt sculps later in the online store. ( i mean they did a new sculpt, why not sell it down the line....) 2 1 ScummyRebel, The Cocky Rooster and DwainDibbly reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisWall 966 Posted February 27, 2019 Just now, zwara81 said: well some other companies sell their alt sculps later in the online store. ( i mean they did a new sculpt, why not sell it down the line....) FFG has historically never sold any of their limited edition or prize materials online. I see no reason to expect that they will start now, especially since the article very explicitly says this sculpt will be "available exclusively at Star Wars Celebration 2019". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSD 865 Posted February 27, 2019 Man, forget the exclusive sculpt. 30'x32' diorama of Scarif populated with Legion minis?!?!?!?! Cannot wait to see this! 11 1 Scabiosus, Tirion, manoftomorrow010 and 9 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zwara81 107 Posted February 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, FSD said: Man, forget the exclusive sculpt. 30'x32' diorama of Scarif populated with Legion minis?!?!?!?! Cannot wait to see this! Well they will need some shore trooper and more rebel operatives for this..... 3 ScummyRebel, docForsaken and Tirion reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manoftomorrow010 1,119 Posted February 27, 2019 A dope Vader convention-exclusive mini? *deep breath* NOoooOoOooOooOoOoOOoOoOOOooOoOoOOooooooOOO! 1 4 ScummyRebel, TylerTT, miridor and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gridloc 101 Posted February 27, 2019 So did FFG deliberately wait till ticket sales were sold out before putting up article of exclusive model? I mean, I had not heard of event and then was willing to maybe go to check out all the fun SW stuff. Oh well guess not this year. 1 1 1 Tirion, Boomer_J and Derrault reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcmonson 302 Posted February 27, 2019 the thing is this sculpt looks to be significantly taller, so it will be harder to hid him in terrain. 1 Jedirev reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Empire On Ice 112 Posted February 27, 2019 Not at all a good move by FFG. This kind of thing turns me against a company. 6 4 2 Scabiosus, taylorcowbell, Andreu and 9 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digimortal 104 Posted February 27, 2019 Guessing this is a USA only event thing given then... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gridloc 101 Posted February 27, 2019 1 minute ago, jcmonson said: the thing is this sculpt looks to be significantly taller, so it will be harder to hid him in terrain. in terms of completely obscuring for sure, though, i wonder if you would technically count the base (since part of sculpt) when determining if obstacle in front is adding cover. like if a wall covers the base and the rocks but not the actual mini, he should have cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToySoldierFan 11 Posted February 27, 2019 I am very disappointed. As a toy soldier fan, I don't appreciate the exclusivity of this item. This will affect my future purchases if I feel this type of marketing will become standard. ...frankly, it doesn't help that the exclusive sculpt is wildly superior. 2 1 2 Fistofriles, Scabiosus, Tirion and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScummyRebel 5,346 Posted February 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ken on Cape said: So because I can't get to go to the event, I can't get that exclusive mini unless I want to over pay online. Thanks. Essentially, yes. It’s an exclusive sculpt of an existing unit. Ffg has done this sort of swag before, just always been in the form of acrylic tokens, dice and alt art cards. 11 minutes ago, KrisWall said: How extremely disappointing. I'd much rather see FFG spend their time, effort and production capacity producing new models that the average consumer can buy. Event exclusive models tend to alienate everyone who can't attend the event. At least they didn't go with limited edition rules (unless you count this new, much taller Vader's expanded line of sight). As I said in this post, it effectively amounts to alt art. It’s just alternate plastic instead of artwork on a card. I’m not happy that I can’t make it, but I’m also not upset that ffg did this. They’ve done it for years in other forms (cards, tokens, etc) so this doesn’t significantly change from that. They have an xwing Adepticon exclusive paint job and that set those forums ablaze too. Still not sure why that should be that big of a deal. I probably won’t get either this alt sculpt or the Adepticon xwing pack. There’s no new gaming content and I don’t know anyone going to celebration. I kinda hope to see other alt sculpts appear at other events I may be able to attend though. It’s just a fun souvenir. Not like they’re adding new game content that nobody can play. 9 Shadowshand, Tirion, MadFuhrer and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mep 2,291 Posted February 27, 2019 I can't get one either or the comic con exclusive that is sure to be coming 😭😭😭 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TauntaunScout 4,276 Posted February 27, 2019 I like the free one that's free better because it's free. I'm cheap. 3 2 Tirion, Caimheul1313, KommanderKeldoth and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcmonson 302 Posted February 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Gridloc said: in terms of completely obscuring for sure, though, i wonder if you would technically count the base (since part of sculpt) when determining if obstacle in front is adding cover. like if a wall covers the base and the rocks but not the actual mini, he should have cover. Yeah, i meant for completely obscuring, a lot of the terrain i have is just tall enough to obscure trooper sized minis, and this new sculpt would put evaders head and chest above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSD 865 Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) How big of a bonfire will I create when I buy one at Celebration, paint it up like a statue and post the picture in the painting forums? 😂 On a serious note: can someone give me a bit more insight on this being resin? What’s the difference from a hobbiest standpoint? Edited February 27, 2019 by FSD 1 ScummyRebel reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mini78 157 Posted February 27, 2019 Looks great and a nice bonus for Celebration attendees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbok 9,869 Posted February 27, 2019 I'm going and I"m super excited to get one! Will absolutely do a detailed unboxing as early as possible - and probably a giveaway if I'm able to get an extra one... But I've also gotta admit that I'd be crazy jealous if I wasn't able to go and thus couldn't get one. 4 rasmussen81, miridor, ScummyRebel and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaevenKS 111 Posted February 27, 2019 I really hate when companies do that. Favorizing a country. This is why Chinese work so much... Never mind, if someone kind enough to take to and make me pay for one the price it sells (and not 39 times), I would be verrrrry please. 1 Fistofriles reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TauntaunScout 4,276 Posted February 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, FSD said: On a serious note: can someone give me a bit more insight on this being resin? What’s the difference from a hobbiest standpoint? From a production standpoint the material probably lends itself to the short run casting better than plastic. As a hobbyist, the implications depend on what kind of resin they go with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
