tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post3902091464829656217..comments2024-02-20T20:28:00.097+13:00Comments on Scott's War-gaming: The Hobbit on DVD - a tarnished experience...?Scottswargaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-85934785041923351312013-05-22T15:31:19.708+12:002013-05-22T15:31:19.708+12:00Thanks Tim :-)
Yeah I have had fun with my Angmar ...Thanks Tim :-)<br />Yeah I have had fun with my Angmar list on several occasions, I like the creepy, monstrous feel to the army... <br /><br />Likewise, the movies are still a joy.<br /><br />Ta. <br />Following yours now too, like those snow effects...<br /><br />If you are ever down this way, give me a heads up.<br /><br />Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-74801819728295215022013-05-22T12:09:34.654+12:002013-05-22T12:09:34.654+12:00Hi Scott, great blog - nice to see other Kiwi game...Hi Scott, great blog - nice to see other Kiwi gamers who play this. I agree regarding pricing. I picked up the book because Vagabonds had it going very cheap, but will not be going in for the new miniatures. Too damn pricey down here.<br /><br />I am very happy with Angmar as a Warband army, and shall continue to play this with my gaming group. <br /><br />Great to hear the DVD still captures the movie experience (saw it at the theaters a few times) - holding out for the Extended versions myself.<br /><br />Keep up the great blog mate.<br /><br />Tim's blog; http://tronhammer.blogspot.co.nz/Tronhammer NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248797060272037467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-51871381124138277882013-05-06T22:39:49.873+12:002013-05-06T22:39:49.873+12:00Hey Curt, yes you raise a valid point.
I was a big...Hey Curt, yes you raise a valid point.<br />I was a big fan of the first original 3 movies...those that followed, whilst having 'better effects' had poorer characters and story... I couldnt stand Binks for starters...<br /><br />I'll be there to prod their arses with a pitchfork too!Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-7879557207759415362013-05-06T18:23:54.101+12:002013-05-06T18:23:54.101+12:00It's a complete drag when corporate greed dama...It's a complete drag when corporate greed damages the enthusiasm for a world that has been so lovingly created. Similar to what you describe is Lucas' treatment of the Star Wars universe. When I was a kid I LOVED that movie (toys, comics, the works) and then I had to spend my teen and adult years watching this muppet (Lucas) completely f*ck over what we thought was the perfect, unkillable franchise. Now I can't even watch anything past Empire (the original theatrical release please) without my stomach churning. Terrible, just terrible.<br /><br />So I feel your pain completely my friend! These souless corporate flunkies can smoke a turd in hell as far as I'm concerned...Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-86216341309845965342013-05-06T05:31:58.511+12:002013-05-06T05:31:58.511+12:00There aren't any GW shops here! Two chain stor...There aren't any GW shops here! Two chain stores and a couple of shops used to import GW models. They still have some LotR models and sell them at a very low price till they get rid of them all, which is an opportunity for LotR fans. Crisis has two faces, you see! In the meanwhile, they import Hobbit boxes and blisters, but no more than two or three items of every release. <br />Panagiotis.dramatic katastaseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889506573733493015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-11970824552208385162013-05-05T14:13:44.590+12:002013-05-05T14:13:44.590+12:00Wow, thats a heck of a discount! How can the shop ...Wow, thats a heck of a discount! How can the shop sell at this discounted price without GW getting all over them?Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-76353126622197944522013-05-05T02:38:07.822+12:002013-05-05T02:38:07.822+12:00Personally speaking, I'm not complaining about...Personally speaking, I'm not complaining about the GW prices. They can sell at these prices and they do! I cannot buy at these prices and I don't! So simple! The one and only Hobbit thing I bought, was the Escape from GT box set. My opinion about their figures (finecast models are not included) is that they are the best! That's why everyone wants to play with these ones. Or better, everyone who can afford! <br />I have already told you about the situation here (in Athens, Greece). Shops do import the new GW models but in a tiny amount and sell everything in stock at a very nice price. I bought recently the 'The Tainted' blister for 4 euros (yes, just four!) instead of the initial 23 euros.<br />Panagiotis. dramatic katastaseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889506573733493015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-10428550951165376352013-05-04T18:15:59.524+12:002013-05-04T18:15:59.524+12:00LOL, by all means, everyone needs a good Rant! now...LOL, by all means, everyone needs a good Rant! now and then...Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-21988806033972985262013-05-04T06:54:39.844+12:002013-05-04T06:54:39.844+12:00BTW love the "rant" label. Might use th...BTW love the "rant" label. Might use that on my blog. Dan Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020492418016163136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-3798523510420058302013-05-03T15:13:12.036+12:002013-05-03T15:13:12.036+12:00Thanks for your thoughts ChrisThanks for your thoughts ChrisScottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-84805655600346933092013-05-03T15:12:50.084+12:002013-05-03T15:12:50.084+12:00Now's the time Sir! What are you waiting for !...Now's the time Sir! What are you waiting for !? ;-)Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-42310880393726041782013-05-03T15:12:09.163+12:002013-05-03T15:12:09.163+12:00Thanks for the feedback and thoughts Hendrid!Thanks for the feedback and thoughts Hendrid!Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-52475961687176314412013-05-03T15:11:30.366+12:002013-05-03T15:11:30.366+12:00Hey Ste, the main cinema in Wellington had the ful...Hey Ste, the main cinema in Wellington had the full monty big screen show with all the bells and whistles... I just caught the 3D show at the local cinema. I would guess a big cinema in the other major NZ cities like Auckland probably did the same big effects?<br /><br />I'd fill that container of your to the brim mate! I did when I shipped out here...<br /><br />Thanks, Ive finished more work on the windows and doors recently, just looking to figure out internal lighting before I glue it all together...Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-67455357132497391882013-05-03T15:08:29.091+12:002013-05-03T15:08:29.091+12:00Thanks for your thoughts.
Not sure multi-poses war...Thanks for your thoughts.<br />Not sure multi-poses warrants a price hike though, many other manufacturers do multi-pose kits too for a fraction the GW cost...Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-41469051733567295832013-05-03T15:07:02.784+12:002013-05-03T15:07:02.784+12:00Couldn't agree moreCouldn't agree moreScottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-1145224652529853682013-05-03T15:06:44.411+12:002013-05-03T15:06:44.411+12:00Yep, I reckon I have a wait ahead of me...Yep, I reckon I have a wait ahead of me...Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-38579091226601959622013-05-03T15:05:29.436+12:002013-05-03T15:05:29.436+12:00Thanks for the feedback, I see where you are comin...Thanks for the feedback, I see where you are coming from.Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-9906851687148911642013-05-03T10:48:35.929+12:002013-05-03T10:48:35.929+12:00GW doing their very best to lose their customer ba...GW doing their very best to lose their customer base and it appears exceeding all expectations.<br /><br />I hope they change so you and others can access their figures and not have to pay absurd prices. <br /><br />Christopher Christopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-16458053658290830502013-05-03T09:42:08.739+12:002013-05-03T09:42:08.739+12:00Feel your pain mate. I've still not seen this ...Feel your pain mate. I've still not seen this movie yet.Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-76568687237466552672013-05-03T07:45:26.454+12:002013-05-03T07:45:26.454+12:00Think we all get to that point in the hobby where ...Think we all get to that point in the hobby where GW just isnt 'the thing' anymore but that comes even quicker now with finecast rubbish. Still play WHFB and 40K now and again but haven't bought a GW new figure in years and looking to go back to earlier 'Old Hammer' rules probably 6th ed. Always been an officianado of using the figures you've got not the ones they try and sell you. After all it's your hobby. And yes we all sang along with the dwaves when we watched the DVD too.Hendridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336497594850535093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-58419946315406435802013-05-03T02:01:26.901+12:002013-05-03T02:01:26.901+12:00For me it was when the new army books came out for...For me it was when the new army books came out for SBG. It changed how we built armies and I didn't like it. Then they repackaged the models and charged us more for the same sculpts. I gave up at that point and so did many of the other games in our community. Then I heard about more rule changes with the Hobbit rule book, one book to rule them all. I didn't buy the new rule book because of the price. For me rule books have a price point and they passed it for their big 3. Dagreenskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105084652095469566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-7932978094600065972013-05-03T01:04:35.322+12:002013-05-03T01:04:35.322+12:00My wife bought me the DVD as a surprise gift (I to...My wife bought me the DVD as a surprise gift (I told her I didn’t want it and was happy to wait until the extended box set -I’ve since watched 5 times) and I have to say I think it translates to DVD excellently. In fact I think its better on a smaller screen simply because over here (UK) there is a lack of cinemas with the requisite equipment to play higher frame rate. In normal frame rate all those slow panning shots are uncomfortable to watch, they blur too much. I did manage to see it in IMAX which was a fantastic experience although it only exacerbated the blurry panning (the Trolls were great at that size). I’d be interested to know if NZ cinema’s were able to screen it at higher frame rate seeing as the premiers happened down there?<br /><br />GW pricing policy is baffling. Except its not as its clear that it is purely aimed at profit and shareholders. I made a decision not purchase their products about 3 years ago and have never looked back. It’s a shame as I, like many who have replied cut my teeth on GW games prior to expanding my horizon and it’s a shame that its come to this. Its great for the smaller companies though! It beggars belief the prices that you have to pay in the southern hemisphere, which is why I’m stocking up in anticipation of getting out there (there’s space in the container thankfully).<br /><br />Looking forward to the continuing adventures of the Victorian Terrace!<br />Stephen Haranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052611372084200629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-16612906876491643632013-05-03T00:50:46.762+12:002013-05-03T00:50:46.762+12:00The price-gouging has really soured things for me,...The price-gouging has really soured things for me, and I had been expecting it- but the level exceeded even my jaundiced expectations. Very disappointing.Barkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-39855544242955584242013-05-03T00:27:34.913+12:002013-05-03T00:27:34.913+12:00I wholeheartedly share your view in this matter. B...I wholeheartedly share your view in this matter. But the pricing in your part of the world is plainly ridiculous, so one wants to help sometimes :)Llamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911664680967354153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33886045.post-46664674871684336102013-05-02T23:00:25.183+12:002013-05-02T23:00:25.183+12:00Shame that you feel you can only play the game usi...Shame that you feel you can only play the game using Movie based figures - I am old enough to have my own "vision" of what characters need to look like, so I can use other ranges (and quite old ones at that too) - after all, a dwarf should have a beard in my humble :-). For your situation, maybe eBay will be the answer, but probably not while the films are still being released.<br /><br />Good luck.Marc the plastics fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126208985662052998noreply@blogger.com