New GW figure cases - Wow

[Defenestratus]

I know I know, GW is evil, can do no good, but these new figure cases, specifcically the diagonal foam trays look pretty innovative and ... actually makes makes me want to get one of these cases. Wish they would go ahead and sell the foam trays independently but I'll take what I can get! :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXgYfQUHKKA

[Path Walker]

I'd really like to give it a try at least, looks interesting, pretty locked into my KR cases now (i've got 10) but I might buy a Skirmish to try it out.

[40kGamer]

Pretty impressive. Something else to pick up in 2015! Figuring out where to store the cases will be the worst part. :p

[Defenestratus]

I wish that they would include the case outer dimensions in the product descriptions. I need to know which size case I can get as a carry-on for air travel. Eyeballing it, it looks like the skirmish will be the only one since the middle one looks to be a bit tall... but I have no real frame of reference to accurately judge it.

[Path Walker]

Pretty impressive. Something else to pick up in 2015! Figuring out where to store the cases will be the worst part. :p

Ah, you need the new Case Case

[Defenestratus]

Ah, you need the new Case Case

Welcome to my world. Moving my 40k stuff is a PITA.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0FDd_UqwFRw/U668lN6mGbI/AAAAAAAAwWY/N-NlfNgZdB0/w1538-h865-no/14%2B-%2B1

[eldargal]

Spacious

[Lurker]

nice. I like the trays. Independ sales of those would be great. might have to look into a crusade case or two.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Hrm, I'd like it more of it had a servo-skull attached to it that could act as a homing beacon in the event it was stolen.

[Lurker]

I wish that they would include the case outer dimensions in the product descriptions. I need to know which size case I can get as a carry-on for air travel. Eyeballing it, it looks like the skirmish will be the only one since the middle one looks to be a bit tall... but I have no real frame of reference to accurately judge it.

using the knight titan as a reference, (8 inches as per GW webstore), it looks like a decent estimate would be around 12x8x16 (ish) inches for the crusade case, the battle case appears to be a couple inches taller than that maybe 14x8x? just a guess though. the prices are surprising good though. not fantastic mind you, but i've seen cases go for more.

Crusade is $124
Battle is $83
Skirmish is $50

[Defenestratus]

Hrm, I'd like it more of it had a servo-skull attached to it that could act as a homing beacon in the event it was stolen.

Easy enough to do. Get a bluetooth tag for it.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Easy enough to do. Get a bluetooth tag for it.

Yeah but id want the servo-skull to self-detatch and fire a projectile weapon through the thief. I think that might be asking a bit too much though.

[Lurker]

Yeah but id want the servo-skull to self-detatch and fire a projectile weapon through the thief. I think that might be asking a bit too much though.

I don't think that's asking too much. :cool:

[Mr Mystery]

Might be the very dab for my X-Wing stuff as well.

[40kGamer]

using the knight titan as a reference, (8 inches as per GW webstore), it looks like a decent estimate would be around 12x8x16 (ish) inches for the crusade case, the battle case appears to be a couple inches taller than that maybe 14x8x? just a guess though. the prices are surprising good though. not fantastic mind you, but i've seen cases go for more.

Crusade is $124
Battle is $83
Skirmish is $50

Better than I expected actually. I smell a couple crusade cases in my near future.

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Ah, you need the new Case Case

Sounds like another must have item! :p

[Deadlift]

http://youtu.be/7IUGkMqf5Ms


Might be the very dab for my X-Wing stuff as well.

Plano fishing tackle boxes are great for x-wing. ;)

The ones in the vid are small, there is some pretty big cases and the storage dividers are great for sizing each compartment to suit.

[Cap'nSmurfs]

These look... really good. The diagonal foam is a really nice idea. I could never get the slot stuff to work properly with anything more complicated than a Space Marine in standard pose (and it's hell with Dark Eldar Scourges). Those boxes never quite held as much as I felt they should.

The Crusade one looks great for storage. Just need to fill it with undeads...

[Kirsten]

Yeah but id want the servo-skull to self-detatch and fire a projectile weapon through the thief. I think that might be asking a bit too much though.

get the servo skull tape measure, and replace the spring loaded tape with a spring loaded dart...

[Wolfshade]

Might need to get myself a couple o three crusaders

[Mr Mystery]

http://youtu.be/7IUGkMqf5Ms



Plano fishing tackle boxes are great for x-wing. ;)

The ones in the vid are small, there is some pretty big cases and the storage dividers are great for sizing each compartment to suit.


Not with the amount of stuff I have!

[Ravingbantha]

I want whatever the guy in the video is on. Did you see how fast he unpacked those cases?

[Deadlift]

Not with the amount of stuff I have!

The big ones will easily.

[Kirsten]

amazed by the video showing off the new cases, going to get a few of those for sure. couldn't believe it when he took Nagash out of one.

[Drew da Destroya]

I wonder if the stores will have a "demo" case. Then again, there aren't really any stores near me anymore, so I guess that point is moot. But I'd like to see if my DE Raiders or Ravagers will actually fit in these things safely.

Even if not, it could be useful for my Orks. Tons of space for all my Boyz.

[Kirsten]

by the looks of it, the cases are built by the same person who built Mary Poppins' bag, so I am sure the dark eldar will be fine. the case is practically a webway portal.

[zanth]

The middle size case is being added to the Best Sellers 2 range, so any store on that should have them on hand and may be willing to let you pop them open and look inside.

[Popsical]

I'd get the foam inserts if they did them separately, but the cases are again too overt in their use.
I'm far happier with my KR suitcase style cases which don't scream "HERE ARE MY TOY SOLDIERS!" to every passer by.
Don't get me wrong, i'm not ashamed of my hobby, but its nice not to broadcast the fact i'm off to play toy soldiers to the greater world.
I'm pretty sure a lot of others feel the same, and it wont help sales as much as if they had GW written tastefully in a corner.

[CoffeeGrunt]

Eh, I can cover over that with a sticker. :P

I may get the Skirmish case actually, a couple seem like they'd do for a 1500pt force quite nicely. Still have the problem of not being able to transport Valkyries, but that's because the model is so ecksbawkshueg.

[Path Walker]

I'm totally ashamed of my hobby. Its a shameful waste of time and resources.

[Popsical]

Is that why you live in "the north"?
Being a southerner that means anywhere from the top of london to the faroe islands lol.
Keeping your anonimity?

[Defenestratus]

I'd get the foam inserts if they did them separately, but the cases are again too overt in their use.
I'm far happier with my KR suitcase style cases which don't scream "HERE ARE MY TOY SOLDIERS!" to every passer by.
Don't get me wrong, i'm not ashamed of my hobby, but its nice not to broadcast the fact i'm off to play toy soldiers to the greater world.
I'm pretty sure a lot of others feel the same, and it wont help sales as much as if they had GW written tastefully in a corner.

Around here, people think that the citadel cases are gun cases... which they kind of look like cheap gun cases.

I don't recommend using them for that purpose however since they are rather flimsy and they don't have any locking mechanism! :P

[Psychosplodge]

Eh, I can cover over that with a sticker. :P.

suggestions

here (http://www.gametee.co.uk/product/retro-sticker-pack-1#.VRF3Bo7Oup8) and here (http://www.gametee.co.uk/product/travel-sticker-pack-2#.VRF3Mo7Oup8)

[CoffeeGrunt]

Gotta be the Black Mesa one!

[zanth]

I'm totally ashamed of my hobby. Its a shameful waste of time and resources.

I quit Magic: the Gathering to play this, at least I get cool models from this rather than flimsy pieces of cardboard.

[Path Walker]

I quit Magic: the Gathering to play this, at least I get cool models from this rather than flimsy pieces of cardboard.

Magic is easier to hide from your friends and potential lovers though!

[Cleon]

My local store was just unpacking some as I walked home, they are smaller than I'd expected, but still look like they can fit a ton. I'm going to be picking up one for my Orks, and free up a load of shelf space.

[zanth]

Magic is easier to hide from your friends and potential lovers though!

Maybe, but way harder to explain why you spend so much money when you get caught, lol. Warhammer at least you have some sweet models to display. :)

[Defenestratus]

Magic is easier to hide from your friends and potential lovers though!

I waited until I was engaged to my now wife before I let her discover my plastic/metal/resin crack habit. You gotta set the hook when you get a nibble, and I wasn't about to chase this one off with a bad lure :P

[Darren Richardson]

see that's where being single helps :p

I may next month buy the Crusade size, I think that will fit my Space Marine Company with a bit of room to spare......

[Defenestratus]

see that's where being single helps :p

I may next month buy the Crusade size, I think that will fit my Space Marine Company with a bit of room to spare......

Eh, She doesn't mind it actually - it got me through a lot of time when she was studying for Med school/boards/late night call....

I told her that I could either be painting plastic toys or getting knackered at the bar. Her choice.

I think I might pickup a Crusader size this weekend as well. The BAngles and GK's have kind of been in limbo between a couple of tackle boxes and some soft cases and its about time they get a proper tote.

[miteyheroes]

The cases are tiny, but fit loads! My local GW was playing with their delivery this lunchtime, and they fit the entire contents of Dark Vengeance into half of the Skirmish case (one of the two trays). To say that I'm impressed is an understatement! If you don't have tanks/fliers/knights, a Skirmish case is all you need to carry an army.

I don't like the look of the Battle case, it's dimensions just seem off to me. Looks too short & stout, like a lunchbox or something. I'll probably get a Crusade and a Skirmish.

[RGilbert26]

I'll be buying the Crusade case for my Birthday when I'm at Warhammer World next month.

[CoffeeGrunt]

Tbh, a surprisingly small case that still packs loads is exactly what I need. Though I'm grateful to BoLS for my free Army Transport bags I won here, they're pretty chunky for getting on the bus with. :)

[Psychosplodge]

You won those? I didn't think someone outside the US would actually have a chance due to shipping considerations...

[CoffeeGrunt]

Neither did I, shipping from Texas on the bill was immense. Also came with a tonne of BoLS stickers that were attached to people's possessions in the store while they weren't looking. Surprisingly hard to take off, as well.

[Lurker]

I wonder if the stores will have a "demo" case. Then again, there aren't really any stores near me anymore, so I guess that point is moot. But I'd like to see if my DE Raiders or Ravagers will actually fit in these things safely.

Even if not, it could be useful for my Orks. Tons of space for all my Boyz.

I'm thinking you should be fine. the description on the webstore mentions spikey models in particular. The Crusade case is already in 'Temporarily Out of Stock' status - well, that was fast!

"Packing and unpacking the case is absurdly quick and easy; any model, however pointy, placed anywhere within the channels will be protected as well as if you’d spent countless hours hacking away at a custom fit. You’ll free up more time to concentrate on games, painting or just showing off your miniatures collection. The channel foam is as efficient a use of space as possible, allowing you to store more models more safely than any other case. Have a look at the images or check out the video in the tab to the right to to get a taste for just how life-changingly excellent these cases are - you won’t be able to work out how you lived without them. It’s ok. Those dark times are over now.

We know that you want the best protection for your miniatures - the foam inside the case is slightly larger than the case itself, and will compress around the figures when closed, ensuring a minimum of movement for any miniature.. It also has nylon catches, so if you should drop it the catches won’t break. To ensure the robustness of the stress points, a metal hinge runs along the back, strengthening and adding a reassuring weightiness."

[Erik Setzer]

I'm thinking you should be fine. the description on the webstore mentions spikey models in particular. The Crusade case is already in 'Temporarily Out of Stock' status - well, that was fast!

There's been a lot of preorders at the local GW store with the Crusade case, so I'm not surprised.

(Granted, I think we also accounted for at least 5 of the 500 limited edition Archaon books, too. So Jacksonville might be a special case with GW stuff.)

[WyattAyars]

These are really a good deal considering what is out there!

[rogueaccount]

I just picked up and loaded my crusade case. It holds all of my gants, gaunts, genestealers, warriors, zoanthropes, malanthropes, broodlords, and hive guard conversions. The trays are clearly designed for imperial armies with sturdy weapon barrels and smooth profiles.

It is a nice and heavy duty case that is pretty light and a manageable size. The strap is nice and the hooks for it are a nice heavy metal. It includes 4 of the nested trays (8 total). The foam seems to be pretty tough and high quality and the floating dividers are designed to not break out in a stiff breeze.

My 40ish genestealers are a real challenge for this system. Basically they're riding in a bottom tray with their arms resting on the tops of the dividers. The wavy dividers have me nesting my gants with their tails running along side the next one. The resin venomthropes will not be an easy placement.

I'm not sold on the ease of putting models in and taking them out. Having to not get caught on floating dividers with aspikey bit slows it down versus a fitted slot.

Big models will result in the top tray of that particular block being discarded or thrown on top as a cap (upside down).

Overall I'm pleased with it. It's taken care of my infantry problems. I'll be looking to battlefoam or kr multicase for my gargoyles, shrikes, and MC needs.

[Charon]

I'm not sold on the ease of putting models in and taking them out.

That is only for imperial models...
If I would put my DE in there, I would need an hour to fix broken parts again. While I love the models they are a challenge to transport.

[Defenestratus]

Overall I'm pleased with it. It's taken care of my infantry problems. I'll be looking to battlefoam or kr multicase for my gargoyles, shrikes, and MC needs.

Better go ahead and order now to guarantee delivery before the next ice age.

[Erik Setzer]

Sounds about like what I expected. My Orks should be fine because they're sturdy, but some things like Skeleton Archers could have an issue. I'd be concerned about my Iron Warriors Warpsmith, but I've pretty much written that model off as a $30 loss due to the resin being so fragile pieces snap every time I try to handle it. It'll be interesting to see how a Verminlord works in there. Bloodthirster is an odd shape too, but it's not as thin in places as the Verminlord.

[Kirsten]

given how much they appear to hold, I bought a skirmish case for my Night Lords, and a crusade case for... something else... possibly my Tau, depending on how many Riptides I can fit in it. possibly my high elves and dark elves...

[Defenestratus]

So I got my crusader case - I'm already thinking of taking it back though.

Its a GREAT case for infantry. Awesome. But I don't know how the hell they managed to fit Nagash in there. I can barely squeeze a couple of dreadnoughts and a pair of rhinos in the bottom trays.

Land raider? Forget it. Baneblade? not a chance. Eldar tanks or MCs? No way.

I squeezed a bunch of dreadnoughts a couple of rhinoes and pretty much all of my infantry into it. Couldn't fit a dreadknight or a stormraven or a single drop pod in though.

The crusade case isn't very big at all. Its easily carry-on sized for airlines. I was very surprised to see how small it was. I was expecting something a lot bigger.

[Kirsten]

sounds like plenty of stuff though for a small case.

[Rob-O]

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=13417&stc=1&d=1427591147

Incase anyone was wondering

[deinol]

They were smaller than I expected when I saw them in person. Still might get one. Not as certain if they will work for my Eldar, but I have marines that need a case too.

[DrBored]

I saw one in person as well, and they are indeed quite small, even the Crusade one. You can certainly fit a Knight or a couple of vehicles in there, but certain vehicle-heavy forces won't find much value here. I wouldn't recommend this for Eldar, Dark Eldar, Tau, Imperial Knights, or even armies with lots of big tanks or Drop Pods. :I

Great for armies that are troop-heavy, like Guard and Orks, but as soon as you add any unwieldy models like winged Hive Tyrants or Riptides or whatever, the space just diminishes very quickly.

If you want any of these boxes, use them for infantry, bring your vehicles and big things in something else.

[Erik Setzer]

For my Ork infantry, deff koptas, and Battlewagons, these cases seem pretty solid. Deff Dreads and Killer Kans, I'm a bit concerned, because those suckers can break way too easily.

My Khemri Warsphinx will never sit in one of these. But then, I haven't found a good means of transport for it yet, given the tall banner pole and all the thin spears sticking out in multiple directions.

[Thaldin]

For the bigger stuff, did you consider turning the top tray upside down? I know this limits it to big stuff and may not be cost effective though.

[Mr Mystery]

Am going to pick up the £50 one, see if I can't fit all my Ogres in it. Right now my GW cases take up far too much room in my flat, and these seem a bit more space efficient.

Plus, should be able to bung all my X-Wing models into a single case, which is nice. At present my Scum and Villainy are on the book case.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

I'd be curious to know how well one of those fits a night/doom scythe or two.

[Defenestratus]

I'd be curious to know how well one of those fits a night/doom scythe or two.

I tried to shove a stormraven in it to no avail. My SR's are even built without the top turret.

[Kirsten]

you are going to struggle to fit things like storm ravens in any sort of case, there is no simple way to do it.

[Psychosplodge]

don't them KR ones you were on about have a storm raven tray?
But I don't think it had room for much else on it.

[Defenestratus]

you are going to struggle to fit things like storm ravens in any sort of case, there is no simple way to do it.

I manage to pack a SR, 3 drop pods, 11 dreadnoughts, two rhinos and a bunch of infantry in a toolbox thats smaller than the new crusader case.

Of course there's no padding (but the models are packed in there so tight there's no room for them to move anyways) but it should be possible to transport these models effectively. I have a bunch of pluckfoam that I can use in this new case and I'll try to make it work...

Basically even dreadnoughts have a hard time getting shoved in the foam. Vehicles are definitely an afterthought on these cases, no matter what they are.

[Deadlift]

you are going to struggle to fit things like storm ravens in any sort of case, there is no simple way to do it.

Battle foam.

http://us.battlefoam.com/categories/Battle-Foam-Trays-%2815.5-x-12%29/Warhammer-40K/Space-Marines/?sort=featured&page=3

[Kirsten]

obviously you will fit stuff in a toolbox, there is no foam in it.

I am aware of Battlefoam, KR Multicase are a better option. fact is, you will always struggle to fit larger models, especially fliers, in to a case because they take up so much of the tray. obviously you can get a custom tray, but that is an entire layer usually just for that flier and maybe a few small bits around the edges. so of course you are going to struggle.

it shouldn't surprise anybody that these new GW cases are aimed at infantry, they usually are. infantry make up the majority of armies, fantasy and 40k.

[Cutter]

Has anyone tried stuffing as fantasy army into one?

I'm wondering how knights with lances might fit.

[CoffeeGrunt]

I have 4 Valkyries and the main reason I never run an Elysian list is because they're such a PitA to transport. I think they're bigger than a Storm Raven IIRC.

Lovely model and imposing, but God transporting is a pain.

[Arkhan Land]

less bulk in parts but far more length/wingspan. mine flies from mission to mission in a cardboard box with a few inches of eggshell on the bottom. Aside from casing for figures the cost of foaming tens of thousands of points of vehicles has never really appealed to me, most of my stuff is in smaller tupperwares in larger tupperwares each surrounded by and stuffed in with all the bubblewrap that these guys come to me in

[CoffeeGrunt]

I carry everything in bubble wrap, either transported in Army Transport bags or toolboxes.

[DWest]

Detachable wings makes the Valk much easier to transport-- this can be accomplished by either a 1/8" disc magnet in the pylon "shoulder" at the front of the wing, or a sturdy pin going in to the wing root.

[CoffeeGrunt]

I tried magnets, but a series of smaller ones in a line along the interface between the wing and fuselage. Had the problem of not quite feeling sturdy enough to trust, and made it awkward to work out how to attach the elevator panel.

[DWest]

I tried magnets, but a series of smaller ones in a line along the interface between the wing and fuselage. Had the problem of not quite feeling sturdy enough to trust, and made it awkward to work out how to attach the elevator panel.
I think the key is to attach the pylons themselves to the hull, and just make the outer wing removable- this way it's just a bulky rectangle, instead of a giant cruciform nightmare. I'll see if I can find my camera and post a picture of how mine is set up.