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New SM Spearhead; You know you want it!
Topic Started: 13 Aug 2008, 12:48 AM (553 Views)
☺charlie_c67
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Just curious who was planning on getting the new SM spearhead, chock full of all the spangly new models, and what you were planning on doing with it!

http://uk.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.uk?do=Individual&code=60110101384&orignav=9
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vincent1989
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if i'm honest then it's not a very good spearhead, much of the special characters (and therefore the cost) will only be relevant to ultramarine players, it's got a crimson fist in it (which is useless to those ultramarine players, and all the ultramarine stuff is useless to CF players). it's certainly not good enough to warrant £146. just too much in there that will be useless to many players.

if i didn't get discount then NO WAY, and still, even with discount i probably wont
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Merceus
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yeah, seems a bit much to me :P i dont think this ones gonna sell that well...
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Princess
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I agree with BOD to big a random mix! I know spearheads ar emeant to just get the new stuff out there early but at least with other races there is some coheshion!

AR
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Novogord
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Nope, I will not get that box... I will buy the new starter set, that is for sure :)
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Death Korp
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Remeber,you can use ANY of the Characters in any force, as you can 'convert' them up to be your Chapter. Not that its a good idea, but oh well. I believe the Spearhead is a brilliant idea for people who want the new models, but its not a full army that people want to get for £146.

And i'm getting them Sternguard Vets, they look the shizz! And the Drop pod. And the...

DK

(P.S Any idea if the new Space Marines will be avaliable at Games Day?)
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Keravin
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I may be one of the only people who isn't planning on getting Drop pods. The new veterans are very tempting - then again I've not fully used up the last two veterans boxes I've bought.
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mercer
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I think the models look cool, but why a Crimson Fist in there?

For the money, its too expensive and a mish mash of models. Would have been better with two troops, two drop pods, a dreadnought and a captain.

The drop pods do look cool though, may be tempted.

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Mortare
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I was tempted by it cos i like all of the new figs, even if i wouldnt use all of them. But id rather wait and buy them cheaper individually on the web
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Brambleten
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probably give this a miss and wait for the drop pods themselves, and the new Land Raider
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vincent1989
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13 Aug 2008, 01:13 PM
I think the models look cool, but why a Crimson Fist in there?

For the money, its too expensive and a mish mash of models. Would have been better with two troops, two drop pods, a dreadnought and a captain.

The drop pods do look cool though, may be tempted.

Mercer
the reason that that is NOT in there is because this IS a spearhead, there seems to be a lot of confusion on the internet about what a SPEARHEAD is, it is all (or most) of the new models to be released, with the codex, 2-4 weeks early, it is not IN ANY WAY intended to be a playable army. the crimson fist is in there because it is a new model, done for this release. it is not too expensive 'for the money' it is exactly what it would cost to buy it all separately

expect to see a re-hashed battleforce and/or army box (these ARE intended to be used out the box, by beginners or veterans alike and would be more in kind with what you suggested should be in the spearhead)

hope this clears up some of your confusion :)
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Arkion
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I'm impressed with how intricate the drop pod looks. Of course, now my scratch built crap is completely obsolete ><
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Merceus
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well said bod ;)

like i said, i wont be getting it, but drop pods are gonna be bought a plenty by me ;) then converted into dreadclaws :D
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vincent1989
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17 Aug 2008, 10:01 PM
well said bod ;)

like i said, i wont be getting it, but drop pods are gonna be bought a plenty by me ;) then converted into dreadclaws :D
they will be bought by me,and then smashed into CoD buildings for scenery
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