There is a ton of speculation going on this morning about GW’s new Made to Order service that has a lot hobbyists around the world chiming in.
First off this is nothing but pure speculation on the part of forum and Fb group posters all over this morning as Games Workshop prepares to unveil their big “Made to Order” line next Saturday October 15th.
The Dakka post on this topic is blowing up with folks speculating that GW will be doing 3D printing to crank out these minis, but I think a lot of folks may have not gotten all the details:
We broke the following policy from GW themselves yesterday that seems to indicate that a “selection of minis” will “be on sale for a short period of time”. So that seems to indicate that they will be pulling from a list of popular minis that are no longer in production, and literally make them to order.
But there’s the rub – how will they make them and in what material? What time frames are we talking about one week, two, three weeks?
Does Games Workshop have a big database of designs that they can just print out on demand now via 3D technology? Or are they planning to re-make molds and use the resin formally known as Finecast?
Whatever they do I think change overall is good, as long as the prices are right. Sure we’re not going to get 80’s minis at 80’s prices, but I can’t imagine folks are going to pay a premium to get an old Space Marine Captain either?
What are you thoughts on the matter, and what models would YOU like to see again from GW?
GW’s Made to Order Discussion
MTO Details:
There is a retro wind blowing out of Nottingham this October, and it may be bringing you all the older models you missed out on! Don’t miss this!
Checkout these new details about GW’s Made to Order policy that looks like it may just be for a limited time only?
Source: Scanner
Look for a list of the products that will be available as Made To Order on Saturday October 15th!
We had been hearing rumors of “the return of finecast” and such all day, but this is the first proof that something BIG is happening at GW next weekend:
Source GW Salisbury
Missed out on any old models when they went onto last chance? You may want to keep your eyes on our Facebook page on 15th October
WOW what huge news? What do you think we can expect to see become available again, and more importantly, what material do you think it will be made out of?
All will be revealed next Saturday it looks like. Keep your eyes peeled for more teasers though before then!
GW’s Made to Order Discussion
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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.
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