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New Blood Bowl 2016 Edition at Spiel Essen

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I went to Spiel Essen this weekend and one of the highlights was seeing the new edition of Blood Bowl that Games Workshop are launching this quarter. They have put a huge focus on advertising the game and were demoing it and had all the sets out on display. Sadly we couldn't pick up a copy but the great news is that we have agreed terms with GW and Tritex-Games will be getting this in along with an extended range of their products.

As soon as we know the dates and more details of the release we will share them with you and get them on pre-order as I know this is going to be popular.

Even the components are really cool and would compliment any edition you are looking to play. The minis in the box are plastic which is to be expected but interestingly are multi-part but I guess that is so they can get the poses. The scatter, rang rulers etc look great in 3D plastic and I like the way the range ruler comes in 2 parts which is handy. Its awesome that you get a full set of dice in the box and sets for both players with D16's too.

I am interested to see what rules changes they have made but hopefully not many. - really happy to have Blood Bowl back on the focus list in GW though as it will bring in more players and adds more longevity to the game.

We have not had costs yet even the GW top guys at Essen were keeping tight lipped but consider the components there is everything there that the previous BB contained and that had an RSP of around £55 quite a few years back and in this edition they have improved the templates and quality of the board and there are a lot more dice so I would suggest it will retail at at least £75 (this is where I hope it will be pitched at as it's the fairest price) but it could possibly go as high as £100, I expect to discount this for pre-orders though and am told I should get at least 4 weeks notice before release. A
As soon as I know I will let you know. Meanwhile here are a few photos I took:

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Tritex wrote:told I should get at least 4 weeks notice before release.
So it's at least four weeks away? :blue:
Thanks for all the info tho', Essen looked pretty good this year.

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Vanguard wrote:
Tritex wrote:told I should get at least 4 weeks notice before release.
So it's at least four weeks away? :blue:
Thanks for all the info tho', Essen looked pretty good this year.
Yep the fact that they headlined and promoted it at Spiel means it is very close now - I am hoping to hear within the next 2 weeks confirmed details. :D

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TheSage has some video material of the mini's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aQOHRMkxfI
and whats new at essen/bloodbowl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql7CRETeT-c

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Congrats on securing that deal Jason, depending on prices I'll hopefully be putting money your way, especially if you'll be stocking Death Zone etc.

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fromherashes wrote:Congrats on securing that deal Jason, depending on prices I'll hopefully be putting money your way, especially if you'll be stocking Death Zone etc.
I am going to stock everything I can get hold of they have advised I will have access to everything they sell so we will see.

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There is a lot of stuff coming that will be available via retail and trade, so be prepared Jason!

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Maybe its the pics but I actually hate all the figures I have seen

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Heff wrote:Maybe its the pics but I actually hate all the figures I have seen
I definitely like the Orcs, and initially liked the Humans, but now am not so sure on the Humans. I like the general design, but the very similar poses of most of them with their arms spread out, likely due to coming off of a sprue, has made me reconsider selling my 5th Edition Human team until I see the new Humans in person.

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I'm not keen on the minis either. If the scale is close enough to 3rd edition I may keep them, as I've got half-teams for both orcs and humans, though I'm not convinced.
The dwarves ... well, they're dwarves. I have a team and that's enough.
The skaven are slightly more interesting though I'd be a bit nervous about those tails breaking...

I will be picking up books etc though so will be chucking (more) money Jason's way...

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the skaven are probably my favorite of the new teams so far, but aside from the previously mentioned concerns about the tails being fragile, i'm a little curious about how eaasy/difficult it will be to lay them prone on the pitch with those giant tails. i'll still buy them, though. as a friend said about the new set, i'm putting my money where my mouth is. i have wanted GW to support the game again for years. now that they are, i will be buying.

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It's just a shame they don't see to use metal anymore as I would prefer if the Skaven were metal at least you can bend their tails then so they don't snap so easy. I am just a fan of metal generally anyway.

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Tritex wrote:told I should get at least 4 weeks notice before release.
Since we're now into November, does that mean the rumoured Nov 26th launch date is looking less likely?

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Knowing something and being allowed to share it are two different things.

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