GW Email: 40k Starter Set - Dark Vengeance (and Special Edition)

[Khorne Spawn]

Already edited my original post, but just to be sure:

Actually, looks like someone already order a couple thinking I'd split it with him. So, doesn't look like I need the special order anymore. So, that frees one up for someone else.

Eric Norris

[Drew B.]

Drew Bailey.

Special Edition for Plainville pickup.

Thanks!

[Chase]

Everyone who has posted here is accounted for.

GW has told us they are giving independent retailers "special treatment" as far as this launch goes.  Seems pretty obvious they're trying to mend fences due to the complete failure that was the 6e Launch.

I got home about an hour and a half ago and will be emailing GW shortly (and talking to them tomorrow).

[Benjamin]

GW has told us they are giving independent retailers "special treatment" as far as this launch goes.

Now this I must see.

[Rurouni Benshin]

GW has told us they are giving independent retailers "special treatment" as far as this launch goes.

Now this I must see.

Pictures please!

[Chase]

Chase Laquidara
4:12 PM (2 hours ago)

Chris,

Can you please confirm that Battleground in Plainville MA has preordered 35 of the Special Edition 40k Starter and that Battleground in Abington MA has preordered 25.

Thanks,

Chase



Chris
4:15 PM (2 hours ago)
to me

Correct



Chase Laquidara
4:15 PM (2 hours ago)
to Chris

Great.  And we can definitely expect to get that amount?



Chris
4:24 PM (2 hours ago)
to me

Yes - 100% guaranteed

[Benjamin]

Seems legit... so far.

Still waiting for the "oops Warp lulz!"

[the_trooper]

Seems legit... so far.

Still waiting for the "oops Warp lulz!"

So much optimism ITT!

[Chase]

This is the Special Edition figure.

[PhoenixFire]

here is the description from GW

Interrogator-Chaplain Seraphicus comes with a staggering array of features from the Crux Terminatus detailing and his censer, to the smoke unfurling from the ornamentation at the top of his backpack. Standing on a sculpted base, he wears studded robes and embossed text on the inside of his cloak, as well as an enormous Dark Angels emblem on the back. In addition to this he carries a Crozius Arcanum, plasma pistol, and frag and krak grenades.

Alongside Interrogator-Chaplain Seraphicus, this box contains enough miniatures to start a Dark Angels army, including: a Company Master armed with bolt pistol, power sword and combi-weapon; Librarian Turmiel, who carries a bolt pistol and force sword; Veteran Sergeant Raphael and his Tactical Squad; Deathwing Terminator Squad Barachiel; Sergeant Arion and a Ravenwing Bike Squadron that comes equipped with twin-linked boltguns. All are resplendent in the iconography of the Dark Angels. From the finely crafted purity seals to studded power fists, to the Librarian with codex, keys and ornate sword, through to the Bikes with angel-wing panels, they are among the most sublime Space Marines ever sculpted.

Ranged against the Dark Angels is the Crimson Slaughter. These Chaos Space Marine models contain attributes that will leave you slack-jawed in awe. Warp distress shows through on every detail of armour on the models. Horrific maws can be seen on swords, armour and guns. Faces emerge from flesh, as bones jut outward. Dozens of miniature eyes of Chaos peer outwards; jagged or ribbed horns curl in all manner of directions. There are macabre brain-like surfaces, grills, chains and skulls, and even more textures. The full Crimson Slaughter line-up includes: Kranon the Relentless, Chaos Lord - armed with power sword and plasma pistol; Mortis Metalikus: Helbrute - armed with multi-melta and power fist; and Draznicht's Ravagers: Chosen. They stand alongside Chaos Cultists made up of Sect Anarkus, which carries close combat weapons, and Sect Tetchvar, which carries ranged weapons such as autoguns. Both units are garbed in sinister-looking cloaks, masks and hoods.

As if these models weren't enough, Dark Vengeance comes with a full-colour 168-page mini Warhammer 40,000 Rulebook; a complete Assembly Guide; a quick-play reference guide; an army roster sheet; dice, templates and a how-to-play booklet including six scenarios to enact on the tabletop. The limited edition includes a full-colour double-sided reference sheet and assembly guide for Interrogator-Chaplain Seraphicus.

there is also this

Dark Vengeance contains 49 miniatures, all of which are snap-fit plastic models - this means that glue is optional. However, this beautiful limited edition includes an exclusive Dark Angels model, Interrogator-Chaplain Seraphicus. This box is available in strictly limited numbers and only Available While Stocks Last. There will never be another version like this. Make sure you do not miss out on this incredible opportunity - and order today.

since i only used Black Reach for the rulebook and templates and it is still sitting unassembled in my basement was that snap together as well?

[MM3791]

Yes I read this, I wonder if all future models will be snap fit. It would sure make weapon changes easier without magnets.

[PhoenixFire]

Yes I read this, I wonder if all future models will be snap fit. It would sure make weapon changes easier without magnets.

i could be wrong but it doesn't sound like it comes with any additional weapon options like a normal kit would (i assume this is to make it easier for newcomers using the quick start rules and thus limiting the options and not overwhelming them all at once)

i think i remember the black reach dread having several arms thought... might be wrong

it's still a great deal for that amount of models at that price however, and they should be easy to kit bash together even with the snap on

(like outfitting the Deathwing termies with stormshields, hammers, missile launchers, etc)

[Benjamin]

i think i remember the black reach dread having several arms thought... might be wrong

The Black Reach dread only had the multi-melta and CCW loadout.

However, it was the only source (outside of Forgeworld) for Dreadnought multi-meltas. You know, the standard loadout that every Dreadnought starts with. *facepalm*

[NateT]

Ha!  That always bugged me too...  Snap fit is OK for starters, but I really hope it stays there.  Though I suppose a cheap snapfit army box for each codex might be interesting.  And you could add options, they would just have to be limited to replacing a different snap on piece.  Still anything that makes conversions harder is lame in my book.

You should start a countdown, how many you have left in each locale; increase the pressure on me to buy the limited!

[Loranus]

Assault on Black Reach, Battle for Macragge, and the Third Edition Starter all had Snap Together pieces.

Snap Together was for only the starter set because they were supposed to be a game in a box that people could play against each other easily. I think Battle For Macragge has special Scenarios for you to play using it like Endless Tyranid waves against a Fortified Space Marine Position and stuff I could be wrong.