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Will there be a subscription for these? :)
They won't be part of a subscription, but you can get a discount on them as a subscriber.
The question is though, will card game subscriber discounts apply? When I add these to my cart, I'm not seeing any discount. I'm not an adventure path subscriber, but since the card game was a big part of the reason for this line, I'm really hoping card game subscribers will get a discount on them.
Will there be a subscription for these? :)They won't be part of a subscription, but you can get a discount on them as a subscriber.
The question is though, will card game subscriber discounts apply? When I add these to my cart, I'm not seeing any discount. I'm not an adventure path subscriber, but since the card game was a big part of the reason for this line, I'm really hoping card game subscribers will get a discount on them.
I mean, it would make perfect sense since it comes specifically with cards not available anywhere else.
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Wow. $30.00 is kind of pricey for 6 miniatures considering that the D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set retails for $18.00 on Paizo's site. That's almost double the price. Here I thought that Paizo was doing something great by offering to make some of the rare iconic miniatures available to everyone (considering some iconic minis go for silly prices if you REALLY want them - ie on eBay).
The cards certainly cannot make up for that price difference...and for those of us who have not invested in the PACG, the cards will not offer any incentive.
What is it that makes these so much more costly?
What is it that makes these so much more costly?
More paint steps, I believe. While I'm satisfied with the Icons of the Realms minis, they're not as ambitious as the Pathfinder Battles sets.
Also, Paizo doesn't usually discount their own products in their store as a gesture to LGSs, apart from subscription discounts and periodic sales (see Great Golem). While these are licensed products, they may well fall under the same rubric. You might be able to get them cheaper somewhere other than Paizo.com.
Please could we get confirmation of the situation for subscribers to the PFB range? Ta.
If you mean will these be part of the PFB subscription, that has been answered.
If you are asking if they will have their own subscription, that I have not seen an answer to yet.
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Wow. $30.00 is kind of pricey for 6 miniatures considering that the D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set retails for $18.00 on Paizo's site. That's almost double the price. Here I thought that Paizo was doing something great by offering to make some of the rare iconic miniatures available to everyone (considering some iconic minis go for silly prices if you REALLY want them - ie on eBay).
The cards certainly cannot make up for that price difference...and for those of us who have not invested in the PACG, the cards will not offer any incentive.
What is it that makes these so much more costly?
Only speculation, but I strongly suspect that the D&D miniatures were launched at a lower price to get them purchased by consumers. That price is pretty comparable to the initial set of Pathfinder miniatures.
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Will there be a subscription for these? :)They won't be part of a subscription, but you can get a discount on them as a subscriber.
*That* I know, but it would be easier not to have to order them by hand.
The cards certainly cannot make up for that price difference...and for those of us who have not invested in the PACG, the cards will not offer any incentive.
You could always try selling just the cards on eBay. As there are minis fans that aren't into the card game, there are likely card game players that aren't into minis.
I know a guy who wants just the cards. So that is definitely true.
That sounds like you are getting the 30% Pathfinder Battles discount. The card game discount for PACG products is 20%. I wonder how this will all be finalized.
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Please could we get confirmation of the situation for subscribers to the PFB range? Ta.If you mean will these be part of the PFB subscription, that has been answered.
If you are asking if they will have their own subscription, that I have not seen an answer to yet.
Well I must be missing something because I can't see it on that post and it certainly doesn't answer why when I order them (because I'm guessing from the above that they are not part of the subscription - there should be a subscription offered!) that set 1 comes up at $18.99 and set 2 at $20.99. Huh?
Well I must be missing something because I can't see it on that post and it certainly doesn't answer why when I order them (because I'm guessing from the above that they are not part of the subscription - there should be a subscription offered!) that set 1 comes up at $18.99 and set 2 at $20.99. Huh?
Set 1 now has an "Our Price" of $26.99 while Set 2 still has $29.99.
Prices have been fixed for the Iconics Sets.
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Wow. $30.00 is kind of pricey for 6 miniatures considering that the D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set retails for $18.00 on Paizo's site. That's almost double the price. Here I thought that Paizo was doing something great by offering to make some of the rare iconic miniatures available to everyone (considering some iconic minis go for silly prices if you REALLY want them - ie on eBay).
The cards certainly cannot make up for that price difference...and for those of us who have not invested in the PACG, the cards will not offer any incentive.
What is it that makes these so much more costly?
I recently picked up the D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set and must admit that I am pretty disappointed; so disappointed that I do not think I will purchase any more of the new D&D miniatures. They really did not compare well with the higher quality level of the Pathfinder Battles miniatures I already own.
I still think $30.00 is too high for Iconic Heroes Set, but I guess I will have to hold final judgement until I see them.
I still think $30.00 is too high for Iconic Heroes Set, but I guess I will have to hold final judgement until I see them.
This is where I am at as well. Once I see them I will know for sure. But I am willing to hold out hope for now. :-)
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I know a guy who wants just the cards. So that is definitely true.
Count me in this camp too. I'm sure the miniatures will be cool, and part of me wants them, but I've really found the Pawns to be so much easier to store and manage, while still looking great. That makes me not want to buy the miniatures sets, but I don't want to miss out on the exclusive cards either...
During the initial reveal of this line, Erik stated that this Iconics line is specifically done with more steps, colors, and overall time put into each miniature. The goal here is to make a line of high quality pre-painted miniatures that most players and DM's will feel comfortable grabbing for use as their main PC piece. As a general rule, the least impressive looking miniatures of this Iconics line should still match the highest quality miniature we've already seen from this company. The hope, of course, is that all of them in this line exceed even that quality, setting a completely new standard of excellence in pre-painted plastic miniatures.
The D&D Iconics 6-pack that was put out was not advertised as higher quality. It was simply a starter pack of miniatures to coincide with the Basic Starter Set and the Icons of the Realms miniatures line from Wizards/Wizkids that was released in August. The Pathfinder Iconics line here should be a very clear step above anything that Wizards released during that July and August launch.
If you want to get a better idea of what this line will look like once in hand, check out the most recent Friday miniature review. Erik posted some of the paint masters from the first set, and indicated that any drop off in quality from the paint masters to the finished product should be extremely minimal.
In my own personal opinion, they look pretty phenomenal for pre-painted plastic miniatures that--without my Battles discount--will cost me about $5.00 per miniature. Once I add in my Battles discount it should be about $21.00, or $3.50 per miniature.
For those getting the 20% Pathfinder Card Game discount, I believe it comes out to be about $24.00 for each set, and $4.00 per miniature.
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I know a guy who wants just the cards. So that is definitely true.Count me in this camp too. I'm sure the miniatures will be cool, and part of me wants them, but I've really found the Pawns to be so much easier to store and manage, while still looking great. That makes me not want to buy the miniatures sets, but I don't want to miss out on the exclusive cards either...
I'll likely put my cards up on Ebay or offer them to someone here.
-Skeld
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I know a guy who wants just the cards. So that is definitely true.Count me in this camp too. I'm sure the miniatures will be cool, and part of me wants them, but I've really found the Pawns to be so much easier to store and manage, while still looking great. That makes me not want to buy the miniatures sets, but I don't want to miss out on the exclusive cards either...
As someone who uses exclusively pawns for monsters - I actually find it easier to use pawns for monsters and actual miniatures for PCs. This way there is a visible difference on the table between the PCs and everyone else. Often times when playing with all miniatures or all pawns people forget who is who.
That being said, I'm a PFSVL, so I plan on picking these up so I can let those people playing pregens use a mini that fits the character.
I'm torn on what to do with these - no real interest in the minis and $30 is a lot for 6 cards. On the other hand, eBay is a bit risky for availability and price.
Don't suppose there's anyone out there in the Midlands Uk who only wants the minis and would like to split a box?
I'm torn on what to do with these - no real interest in the minis and $30 is a lot for 6 cards. On the other hand, eBay is a bit risky for availability and price.
Don't suppose there's anyone out there in the Midlands Uk who only wants the minis and would like to split a box?
Even if they aren't in the UK, a US bases customer that wanted only the figures could get the product first, then mail you the cards. I'd assume that wouldn't be too expensive.
Seelah looks AWESOME!!!!! I mean truly beautiful!!!
I know a guy who wants just the cards. So that is definitely true.Count me in this camp too. I'm sure the miniatures will be cool, and part of me wants them, but I've really found the Pawns to be so much easier to store and manage, while still looking great. That makes me not want to buy the miniatures sets, but I don't want to miss out on the exclusive cards either...I'll likely put my cards up on Ebay or offer them to someone here.
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As someone who is interested in the cards and not the minis, I would gladly divide up the cost of the sets if someone in the US is willing. Please message me if so!
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As someone who is interested in the cards and not the minis, I would gladly divide up the cost of the sets if someone in the US is willing. Please message me if so!I know a guy who wants just the cards. So that is definitely true.Count me in this camp too. I'm sure the miniatures will be cool, and part of me wants them, but I've really found the Pawns to be so much easier to store and manage, while still looking great. That makes me not want to buy the miniatures sets, but I don't want to miss out on the exclusive cards either...I'll likely put my cards up on Ebay or offer them to someone here.
-Skeld
I'll wait until the set releases before I decide what to do with the cards. If no one in my group is playing the card game and wants the cards (and I don't think there is anyone), then I'll offer them up here before resorting to eBay.
-Skeld
Any release date as of yet for these?
Any release date as of yet for these?
Current street date is 1/28.
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Aw, man, I was saving my holiday discount code for these. :(
I'm starting to think that y'all's product lines are snake bitten. So many odd delays.
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It's not just us (and WizKids)—it's affecting as much as a third of all US imports that arrive by boat. Frankly, we've been lucky so far.
As a UK player, do the items go to the Paizo warehouse before being shipped to the UK distributor?
As a UK player, do the items go to the Paizo warehouse before being shipped to the UK distributor?
Since this is a WizKids product, it would go through normal distribution channels if you're getting it from your FLGS. If you're ordering direct from us, it would ship from our warehouse after we receive our supply from WizKids.
What is the new anticipated release date?
At the moment, it is 2/25.
What is the new anticipated release date?At the moment, it is 2/25.
I assume this means all the rest of the sets are rolled back the same amount as well? So they still come a month apart?
I assume this means all the rest of the sets are rolled back the same amount as well? So they still come a month apart?What is the new anticipated release date?At the moment, it is 2/25.
That's currently the situation, yes—completely subject to change due to a variety of factors.
It's not just us (and WizKids)—it's affecting as much as a third of all US imports that arrive by boat. Frankly, we've been lucky so far.
Would that have to relate to the current price of tea in China?
Looks like it's not going out with Adventure Deck 6 either :(
Is it still looking like 2/25 for the street date?
So far!