Booster packs

Redfang · Post by **Redfang** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 11:40 am

I saw in the US Online store that GW now sells booster packs for different BB teams. A Booster Pack would include, I believe, 1 of each positional player plus 1 lineman. So, for a Dwarf team the booster includes 1 slayer, 1 blitzer, 1 runner and 1 longbeard.

Typically GW trying to get still more profit? Just gone really stupid?

Who would need extra Dwarf Blitzers, Runners or Troll Slayers!
A team can include only 2 of each and you already get those two in the Dwarf Team Box!!!

I ask you guys. What does GW think we are... I don't get it anymore!

R

SgtCaples · Post by **SgtCaples** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 12:00 pm

I no longer think they are greedy, having seen what a mess wizards of the coast is on the inside, I have to say in all liklihood, there was a break down in communication, or someone made the call that had no knoledge of the game. I stupid crap like that at WoTC every day. I knew chainmail would tank, about 9 months before it hit the shelves.

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 4:43 pm

I had mentioned the booster packs in an earlier thread, it did seem strange to just include 1 of every position regardless of whether it was usable or not. A number of teams are like that, don't need an extra mummy for undead, or WE for DEs, etc. The thing that struck me the most was the price, most were more expensive than buying the seperate minis by themselves so I don't see why anyone would buy boosters.

Ivesy_boy · Post by **Ivesy_boy** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 6:00 am

Check the Chaos Dwarf Boosters, $8 for 2 hobos and a CD. Buy 4 for $32 and you get the same minis as the team set at $40. That means 3 free minis.

SartosaCenturion · Post by **SartosaCenturion** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 6:02 am

The only possible useful application I could see would be scavenging the boosters for conversion stuff...

Trambi · Post by **Trambi** » Wed Dec 04, 2002 9:11 am

For conversion.
This could be very usefull for us and very profitable for GW.

Redfang · Post by **Redfang** » Wed Dec 04, 2002 11:50 am

If you would order a booster for conversing, you might as well order the specific model(s) you need for the convesion without buying other models in the booster

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Wed Dec 04, 2002 11:24 pm

That's right, if you want to convert a specific model, it makes more sense to buy the model seperately not in a booster pack. So I don't see how they plan to make any money on these things, if you want specific minis to fill out your team or for convertion, you would just buy them seperately and it would be cheaper than most boosters.

mr brown · Post by **mr brown** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 5:59 pm

being an (happly) ex member of GW staff the only thing i miss is the cheap orders...as for ripping you probaly dont know the half of it

, that is why i play with what i got and pay no more money to the greedy baskets.
sorry bout that, had to get it off my chest.

Gorblitz!! · Post by **Gorblitz!!** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 6:01 pm

And the Norse and Orc teams only come with 11 players instead of 12 like the others. STill $40

Rustycan · Post by **Rustycan** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 8:26 pm

I looked at the US online store and couldnt find the boosters you guys are talking about. Could someone shoot me the link for it?? I would like to take a look at them.

Gorblitz!! · Post by **Gorblitz!!** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 8:36 pm

I went "Breaking news" link then to the "Blood Bowl" link in midpage, I found everything there.

Rustycan · Post by **Rustycan** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 8:40 pm

Hmmm I cant find the "Breaking news" link any where...... a little help please......

Gorblitz!! · Post by **Gorblitz!!** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 8:42 pm

http://us.games-workshop.com/storefront ... ace&game=9

here you go
http://us.games-workshop.com/storefront ... ace&game=9

This might help a little more!

Rustycan · Post by **Rustycan** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 8:45 pm

I must be blond today but I still dont see a breaking news link. I found a page that lists the boosters, however there are no pictures and doesnt say what is in each pack.