In previous cases I was able to buy such boxes with resellers who provided the same kind of a deal but the language in promos did not indicate full exclusivity - hence my question :)
Love the winter Fusiliers with those goggles and the Orc looks like a more than perfect Aquila FTO proxy. Did anyone notice btw, that the Knight is wearing a Templar cape?
But the shipping cost will be godawful as usual. That's why I'm asking about FLGS. With the Op Wildfire + Advance Pack bundle we got Hippolyta (here: Ninja) as well as Valk (here: Monk) locally no problem. It would surely boost CB sales if that was available in this case.
Orange and blue (albeit a more teal tinge) was introduced with Imperial Service and continued with a slightly more grey tinge with Invincible Army. I wouldn't read too much into it as the main colour is still Yu Jing orange. Regarding the base I note that all miniatures not specifically from Svalarheima forces have the rusty-dirt base colour - including the Imperial Agent whom seem to be a Zhanying Spec Ops (though that theory is admittedly shaky).
I'm curious on why the monk won't be available for retailer, actually. Having to choose between supporting the local scene or getting the best miniature of the whole wave, well...sucks. The alternative will be dishing 30+ euros just for the monk, getting it on the CB store. Meh.
The monk was the only thing that hooked me into purchasing this. If I have to pay for international shipping from spain I will not be buying. Let us see what the answer is.
I agree with you on the color scheme @Mahtamori. However, he is a "Wondering Monk". This may imply he is a merc. In which case makes him less desirable to me. I hope he is a yu jing only character. We will know soon.
I don't quite understand why a WinterFor ORC trooper wearing a suit of climate-controlled power armor would require a jacket, aside from skylistic purposes. Though, I guess I could say the same about the Aquila Guard. Also, @Mahtamori, I've a gut feeling the Shaolin Monk is named after you, if that hasn't been confirmed yet.
This shit looks hot! I was going to split it, but I may have to just get a set for myself. However, I really wish the preorder mini wasn't a CB exclusive, I have to skip it because I rather support my flgs. Also just to drop an idea for CB, Bootleg revival with playable alternative "skins" for winter fusiliers, orcs, zhanshi, etc etc?
Stone Pony mechanized infantry troop AKA "The Boss." Armed with Taylor ham DA CCW and a Spitfire. Unit motto: "Born to Run" Next up, Pine Barren Devils AD medium infantry.
Monk being exclusive to CB's store rankles; it's a beautiful model, but ain't no way I'm paying their ridiculous shipping to get my hands on it. No sir. Beyond that, it's a nice looking set of minis.
