We managed to miss the last couple of weeks events at the GW Metro Centre. Nick and I even painted up some figures for the painting competition... and then missed it!
We missed out on the Kill Team event during half term and the Orc Apocalypse event this Saturday.
On the other hand preparations for Nick's 13th birthday party - an Apocalypse game at the GW Metro Centre - are now in hand. I had intended to get some thick plastic modelling sheets to make a pyramid. Since I will not have time to get those, I have resorted to using foam. I have cut the basic shapes and prepared the base. I will post up some pictures once I have the means (no decent PC at the moment).
So watch this space - some project logs to follow!
The battle will feature the Necrons controlling the 'nids through some arcane scary technology. Worse - some Tau have joined up with the Necrons - the promise of advanced forbidden tech was just too much to resist! Can the SM & Tau scratch alliance destroy the the Necron device and renegade Tau? Will the Imperial Inquisitor manage to hold together the fragile alliance? Will the battle degenerate into a three way blood bath?
Only time will tell...
The battle is planned for March 15th.
Sunday, 2 March 2008
Friday, 25 January 2008
Games Workshop Customer Service
Yeah the GW is expensive but there are some good reasons for that.
First of all you have the retail outlets with their very helpful staff. The enjoyment we have had in the game is in no small part due to the efforts of Mal & team at the Metro Centre.
Then there is the remarkable replacements policy.
For Xmas I got Gabe (The Evolved here on WWE40K) the Hive Mind Brood. This include a bunch of Zoanthropes and Tyrant Guard. We didn't look at these models until the last few weeks when I got down to assembling them. I turned to the Zoanthropes first.
All four of these models had two tail sections and no spine sections. All of them. We have made a lot of models since August 2007 and we have only found two problems. Now I find four at once.
So I ring up GW. The guy on the phone (more about him in a mo') sends out four replacements without any argument or dissembling. I was quite surprised. Considering the hassle we have had in recent times from other retailers this was a blast of fresh air. Wonderful.
So I put aside the Zoanthropes (pending the arrival of the new ones) and set to on the Guard. Only to find they are the Classic model. You know, the one with the shield and whip. Well they are interesting but Gabe was clearly disappointed. I mentioned this to Mal who advised me to ring GW again. Now there is nothing functionally wrong with these models. They just are not the new versions.
On the phone to GW I end up speaking with the same guy. We end up chatting and it turns out he also from Blackhill in Consett. He duly sends replacements. To compensate Gabe for his troubles, he sends no less than six of the new Guards plus two of the Classic Carnifexes. I was rather surprised again... and will confess that I didnt believe it!
Well shame on me because lo and behold the parcel arrives with all present and correct. Gabe was (and is) absolutely delighted.
I am now onto the fifth of the Tyrant Guard. He will have enough Guards to escort both of his Hive Tyrants. Methinks my Space Marines need some reinforcements!
First of all you have the retail outlets with their very helpful staff. The enjoyment we have had in the game is in no small part due to the efforts of Mal & team at the Metro Centre.
Then there is the remarkable replacements policy.
For Xmas I got Gabe (The Evolved here on WWE40K) the Hive Mind Brood. This include a bunch of Zoanthropes and Tyrant Guard. We didn't look at these models until the last few weeks when I got down to assembling them. I turned to the Zoanthropes first.
All four of these models had two tail sections and no spine sections. All of them. We have made a lot of models since August 2007 and we have only found two problems. Now I find four at once.
So I ring up GW. The guy on the phone (more about him in a mo') sends out four replacements without any argument or dissembling. I was quite surprised. Considering the hassle we have had in recent times from other retailers this was a blast of fresh air. Wonderful.
So I put aside the Zoanthropes (pending the arrival of the new ones) and set to on the Guard. Only to find they are the Classic model. You know, the one with the shield and whip. Well they are interesting but Gabe was clearly disappointed. I mentioned this to Mal who advised me to ring GW again. Now there is nothing functionally wrong with these models. They just are not the new versions.
On the phone to GW I end up speaking with the same guy. We end up chatting and it turns out he also from Blackhill in Consett. He duly sends replacements. To compensate Gabe for his troubles, he sends no less than six of the new Guards plus two of the Classic Carnifexes. I was rather surprised again... and will confess that I didnt believe it!
Well shame on me because lo and behold the parcel arrives with all present and correct. Gabe was (and is) absolutely delighted.
I am now onto the fifth of the Tyrant Guard. He will have enough Guards to escort both of his Hive Tyrants. Methinks my Space Marines need some reinforcements!
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Knee deep in 'nids
I have at last finished the battleforce worth of 'nids for Gabe. When I say 'finished' I mean 'assembled'. They still have to be painted.
One of the three Lictors came with two right-hand legs. Great eh? Worse the Terminus LRs (LRT) had some malformed parts. Crucially these were the pillars used to attach the sponson mounted twin linked lascannon. I managed to fix up one of the models but the second was much too warped. Fortunately I had some bits left over from the LR Crusader. Duh. Thought of that lot too late for the first LRT.
I am currently planning on having the day off on Friday as I am expecting the terrain board (6'x6') to arrive... or at least 'this week' was the estimate. Unfortunately no sign of any confirmation on delivery times. More on that later.
The Kaiser Rushforth cases have proven their worth. Yeah the boxes are cardboard but the card used is more than adequate. More importantly the foam inside is excellent. So much so I have started replacing the foam in my large GW case with KR foam. So if you are looking for excellent value for money cases, I can definitely recommend the KR stuff.
KR are pleasantly efficient at order fulfillment as well. Always a nice touch.
Meantime I need to work out how many cases I will need for my growing vehicle armoury.
One of the three Lictors came with two right-hand legs. Great eh? Worse the Terminus LRs (LRT) had some malformed parts. Crucially these were the pillars used to attach the sponson mounted twin linked lascannon. I managed to fix up one of the models but the second was much too warped. Fortunately I had some bits left over from the LR Crusader. Duh. Thought of that lot too late for the first LRT.
I am currently planning on having the day off on Friday as I am expecting the terrain board (6'x6') to arrive... or at least 'this week' was the estimate. Unfortunately no sign of any confirmation on delivery times. More on that later.
The Kaiser Rushforth cases have proven their worth. Yeah the boxes are cardboard but the card used is more than adequate. More importantly the foam inside is excellent. So much so I have started replacing the foam in my large GW case with KR foam. So if you are looking for excellent value for money cases, I can definitely recommend the KR stuff.
KR are pleasantly efficient at order fulfillment as well. Always a nice touch.
Meantime I need to work out how many cases I will need for my growing vehicle armoury.
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Apocalypse Day
So we were going back in the car and dad said "There is an apocalypse on." and I said "we can go watch." and he said "no we can go play." and then next week we were there.
When we got there wasn't much on the table but when we got unpacked there were lots of difference. Dad was against us and we started. First it looked like we were going to win but they got 5 extra people and we only got one. First dad shot his baneblade and got rid of half my army. Then it got stunned and missed a go and I assaulted some space marines.
About 4 turns later another quarter of my army is gone but the baneblade was stunned 3 times. At last the match comes to an end and the space marines won but it was great.
When we got there wasn't much on the table but when we got unpacked there were lots of difference. Dad was against us and we started. First it looked like we were going to win but they got 5 extra people and we only got one. First dad shot his baneblade and got rid of half my army. Then it got stunned and missed a go and I assaulted some space marines.
About 4 turns later another quarter of my army is gone but the baneblade was stunned 3 times. At last the match comes to an end and the space marines won but it was great.
Apocalypse!
I have requested the boys get their accounts of the battle but they are slow... so here are some pics to tide you over.
The GW shop at the Metrocentre Gateshead hosted an Apocalypse special last Saturday. We attended with Nick's friend Chester.
In the photos you can see Chester, Gabe and Nick. I should have stood back and took some pics of the whole table. Oh well.
I ended up in charge of the Baneblade and apart from the very satisfying destruction of a significant portion of Gabes 'nids, the 'blade spent most of the time 'stunned'. Hey ho. Missed the 'stealers as well.
Even so the look on Gabe's face when the dinner plate blast template came out was priceless!
The GW shop at the Metrocentre Gateshead hosted an Apocalypse special last Saturday. We attended with Nick's friend Chester.
In the photos you can see Chester, Gabe and Nick. I should have stood back and took some pics of the whole table. Oh well.
I ended up in charge of the Baneblade and apart from the very satisfying destruction of a significant portion of Gabes 'nids, the 'blade spent most of the time 'stunned'. Hey ho. Missed the 'stealers as well.
Even so the look on Gabe's face when the dinner plate blast template came out was priceless!
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