{"id":812,"date":"2009-07-23T01:46:00","date_gmt":"2009-07-23T01:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bluetablepainting.com\/blog\/?p=812"},"modified":"2009-07-23T01:46:00","modified_gmt":"2009-07-23T01:46:00","slug":"june-2009-empire-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bluetablepainting.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/june-2009-empire-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2009 Empire Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"

First things first. After seeing all this sweet kit, I want to see an Empire army come through the studio. At the end of this article I’ve got a a deal cooking…<\/p>\n

You can see the entire Empire range here.<\/a> In the last year, there have many spectacular, unheralded releases for this line. There are numerous evocative models.<\/p>\n

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Empire Greatsword Plastics $41.25 USD<\/span><\/em>
This box set contains 10 multi-part plastic Empire Greatswords. This 132-piece kit includes: 13 different heads, 12 different arms wielding two-handed swords, six variant bodies, and five different sets of legs. Also included are all the pieces needed to assemble a champion, a musician and a standard bearer, and a host of additional components for customising the unit. Models supplied with 20mm square bases.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Shawn’s Comments: I haven’t seen this kit, but it seems to have quite a number of parts. This is the most expensive kit I’ve seen, at a hefty $4.15 per model. This is what is normally charged for metal figures. I don’t understand it.<\/p>\n

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Empire Archers $24.95 USD<\/em><\/span>
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This box set contains 10 multi-part plastic Empire Archers. This 107-piece set includes: 10 different archer bodies, 20 different heads, and all of the components needed to assemble one archer as a marksman. Also included are a range quivers, swords, arrows, pouches, and even a dead Orc with an arrow in his gut. Models supplied with 20mm square bases.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Empire Steam Tank $57.75<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Steam Tanks are monstrous, smoke-belching creations that rumble towards the enemy, firing deadly cannon balls from their steam-powered guns. The advance of these iron behemoths is terrifying to behold, as arrows ricochet from armoured hulls and enemy warriors are crushed beneath their immense bulk.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This box set contains one multi-part plastic Steam Tank. This 72-piece kit includes: two variations of cannon, an Engineer with choice of three heads, a host of Empire icons, and full interior detailing. Model supplied with a 50mm x 100m base.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Shawn’s Comments: A steam tank is one of those units that is such a huge problem that it causes a panic check… in real life. It’s a Rare choice for 300 points, so it takes up a good deal of pointage. It helps anchor the Empire line– it causes Terror, is Unbreakable, and with Toughness 6, Armour Save of 1+ and TEN (yes TEN) Wounds it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.<\/p>\n

Take one if you want to be mean. Take two if you want to be cruel.<\/p>\n

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Marius Leitdorf $29.75
Marius Leitdorf is known as the Mad Lord of Averland. He is sullen and morose, and given to bouts of screaming and rage. A skilled swordsman, Marius fights with two blades; a Runefang in one hand and a long-bladed dagger in the other – a style of combat he has mastered better than anyone.
This blister contains one finely-detailed, metal Marius Leitdorf. Model supplied with a 25mm x 50mm base<\/span><\/em>
Shawn’s Comments: Like many models in this range, this would make a great generic Captain.<\/p>\n

Book an Empire army for completion in August and get 35% off on your materials. <\/p>\n

March to War Empire Special<\/span><\/strong>
Alternatively, we will create a 1500 pt Empire list (reasonably competitive and fun!), acquire the models, assemble and paint them, complete with magnetized movement trays for $950. Upgrade the army list to a 2000 pt list for +$250. For this deal we get to pick everything; army composition, basing and color scheme. <\/p>\n

Pick your province for +$100. See here for the various options.<\/a><\/p>\n

Pull the trigger for half down. I accept almost any<\/p>\n

This is a limited time offer. Until further notice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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