The hilarious comments about the theft of $8k in Warhammer products speak volumes about the hobby and how well GW knows its customers.
Before we begin, it’s important to acknowledge that Warhammer is a “luxury” hobby. While this may be disheartening for some, Games Workshop has shown that it will set its prices to whatever it sees fit.
However, as with any product, customers have the right to express their concerns and offer constructive feedback. Despite this, the comments made about this situation were quite amusing, but it’s also clear that GW understands the demand for their products.
Recently, a pair of gamers felt compelled (allegedly by addiction) to steal up to over $ 8000 worth of products from a Warhammer store to, in part, pay for their army but also to survive. In some ways, this highlights the high cost of Warhammer products and how it can create problems for some hobbyists.
You can read more about it here, but let’s move on to the comments.
The Comments From $8k GW Theft Speak Volumes
While several amusing comments were made, some people raised valid concerns about the high cost of Warhammer products. Gavin’s comment resonated with many readers, and it’s clear that many people feel the same way.
There were some other good comments for sure, such as, ‘It must have been easy to slip a single character into your bag.’ ‘They have a 2,000-point army now’, and ‘it looks like they can play some Combat Patrol games.’ However, Gavin (above) seems to have the most accurate idea.
In under an hour, there were 20+ comments below on Facebook alone about how this is ‘basically just an army.’
While it’s somewhat hyperbole, prices and the process of getting products are still quite wild. We’ve looked at how much it would cost to build an army, and that price seems to increase every year. Even in 2022, armies cost right around $850, and that was for just a 2k list.
Most Hobbies Are Expensive, Including Warhammer
The prices of Warhammer products are undoubtedly high, and they continue to increase each year. There were also rumors of another annual price earlier in the year, which were finally revealed in May 2024. This seems to be adding to the frustration many people feel about GW’s pricing.
While it seems clear that customers are becoming increasingly dissatisfied, it’s also important to remember that GW still seems to have a loyal fan base willing to pay a premium for its products.
However, customers also have the right to express their concerns and offer constructive feedback. By working together, we may be able to find a way to make Warhammer products more accessible to everyone while ensuring that GW can continue to provide high-quality products.
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About the Author: Rob Baer
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
