tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post7145762771212672219..comments2024-03-28T11:19:33.274-06:00Comments on Analogue Hobbies: Product Review: Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game by Fantasy Flight GamesCurthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-61424315344814969372012-10-24T09:07:09.915-06:002012-10-24T09:07:09.915-06:00Yup, I agree, the magnetic gimbal mounts certainly...Yup, I agree, the magnetic gimbal mounts certainly add more dynamism to the models.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-79551078863894536132012-10-24T09:05:46.730-06:002012-10-24T09:05:46.730-06:00Yes, its really all about the Falcon...Yes, its really all about the Falcon...Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-29406782438259947392012-10-24T08:59:25.532-06:002012-10-24T08:59:25.532-06:00Yeah, you may be right. Their promotion messages h...Yeah, you may be right. Their promotion messages have the whiff of desperation. It would be a pity if they imploded as we've gotten so much stuff from them, especially with their great (read: non-existant) shipping rates.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-62303282546099975742012-10-24T08:05:25.459-06:002012-10-24T08:05:25.459-06:00I think something is up a Maelstrom that goes well...I think something is up a Maelstrom that goes well beyond issues with a warehouse move...between the "mirror stores" and the strangely worded "offers", I think something a little more ominous is in the offing.Greg Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090722688748673409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-24772966383542628682012-10-24T08:03:49.524-06:002012-10-24T08:03:49.524-06:00Curt - I think the magnetic mount is the way to go...Curt - I think the magnetic mount is the way to go...the models look a little off to me when they are all in the same position like that.<br /><br />But it looks like a fun game - thanks for the review. Greg Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090722688748673409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-35642229885580214212012-10-23T23:09:12.398-06:002012-10-23T23:09:12.398-06:00I am a real fan of this game. It is quick, simple ...I am a real fan of this game. It is quick, simple and fun. We have actually had games with 2 TIEs against 1 X-Wing between games at tournaments even! I was running a few games at the local store yesterday actually, managed to get in three games with new players without too much fuss.<br /><br />Plus you get to lock S-Foils in attack position!<br /><br />I do really want the Falcon....<br /><br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07746496591351069177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-54881907345083336092012-10-23T22:00:18.947-06:002012-10-23T22:00:18.947-06:00I agree with you Scott. I'm very old skool abo...I agree with you Scott. I'm very old skool about Star Wars. To my way of thinking only the first three films count, and Jedi only barely. Empire was by far the best of the lot (and tellingly it was not written or directed by Lucas). The recent three films were technical triumphs but, for the most part, pretty terrible. I particularly hate Lucas' fucking around with the original films (new effects, writing, timeline, etc.) It really makes me crazy both as a fan and as an archivist.<br /><br />The game is officially rated as 14+ but I think younger kids could easily pick it up with a little coaching.<br /><br />Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-23016634978865085712012-10-23T18:53:26.571-06:002012-10-23T18:53:26.571-06:00I was certainly a fan Star Wars in my youth and cu...I was certainly a fan Star Wars in my youth and cut my teeth on the 1st 3 movies. I didnt so much like the recent 3, and couldnt stand Binks... but my son loves them... so the question Curt ... whats the intended age range for this game?Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-41336923025587132092012-10-23T14:38:55.742-06:002012-10-23T14:38:55.742-06:00I know! I had scads of the figures as well and wit...I know! I had scads of the figures as well and without thinking (or I was simply thinking about girls) I let my mom put them up in a local rummage sale. I was such a moron...<br /><br />I think you could easily use other models if you wished. You'd just have to get the various stat lines for the ships. Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-13109501557777910432012-10-23T14:34:32.648-06:002012-10-23T14:34:32.648-06:00Yes, you need something analogue to even the playi...Yes, you need something analogue to even the playing field. That and it allows you to cheat if things start to go pear-shaped!Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-85913815722539250652012-10-23T14:33:29.154-06:002012-10-23T14:33:29.154-06:00I agree, it would be a great treat to find under t...I agree, it would be a great treat to find under the tree!Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-56869114850611552892012-10-23T14:08:57.171-06:002012-10-23T14:08:57.171-06:00I've been a big fan since I first saw it with ...I've been a big fan since I first saw it with my father in 77 and wish I still had all those figures as I'd be rich!<br /><br />I like the fighter action, but I must profess really I wish they would have picked up the pieces of Knight models as I prefer 28mm unpainted figures of that quality.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-34698985248923058012012-10-23T13:48:56.362-06:002012-10-23T13:48:56.362-06:00Was a young boy myself in '77 but the complete...Was a young boy myself in '77 but the completely missed that hype back then. Now my 7 year old boy has seen all six episodes a zillion times, and he does not even speak English. So 35 years later and I'm drowned in action figures, cards, models, you name it. I better get a copy and kick his ass (just lost a few games on the Wi just now). Just need to pay some more attention when one of the Episodes is on...Thx for the reviewMiniMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04818743972462962721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-45739431476482297412012-10-23T12:58:29.620-06:002012-10-23T12:58:29.620-06:00I might have to put this on the Christmas list; a ...I might have to put this on the Christmas list; a huge fan of the movies and all I'm hearing is positive feedback - resistance is futile! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-18251418897862615502012-10-23T12:18:49.995-06:002012-10-23T12:18:49.995-06:00I agree, they seem to be having a lot of fits and ...I agree, they seem to be having a lot of fits and starts with this warehouse move of theirs, but that being said, we here have still been getting our stuff without any issues.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-25470215766093198292012-10-23T12:01:25.543-06:002012-10-23T12:01:25.543-06:00Thanks....Curt!Thanks....Curt!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-50634058352130510052012-10-23T11:54:05.924-06:002012-10-23T11:54:05.924-06:00I'd caution against using Maelstrom, they seem...I'd caution against using Maelstrom, they seem to be in a bit of a mess at the moment. Phyllionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451215894349113521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-82305286254985819102012-10-23T10:58:40.793-06:002012-10-23T10:58:40.793-06:00You're right, Juan, its a very easy game to pi...You're right, Juan, its a very easy game to pick up and play. Its a good game for those gatherings where you're not prepared (or too lazy) to set up a full ground-based miniatures game.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-9062023090501256372012-10-23T10:52:32.459-06:002012-10-23T10:52:32.459-06:00You make amazing pasta - how can they hate you?! I...You make amazing pasta - how can they hate you?! I think you're just grossly... misunderstood. :)Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-28285365028615476922012-10-23T10:50:22.795-06:002012-10-23T10:50:22.795-06:00Woah! 40 Euros?! Thats criminal. The price for the...Woah! 40 Euros?! Thats criminal. The price for the starter box here in Canada is $30.00 or about 23 Euros. I see that Maelstrom could get it to you for around 25 Pounds (30 Euros) with free shipping, which is still better than 40.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-36905095470392984282012-10-23T08:22:56.886-06:002012-10-23T08:22:56.886-06:00One of my friends have the game, and we played a v...One of my friends have the game, and we played a very entertaiment game. It is very easy to learn and fun, really fun.<br /><br />Juan Mancheñohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761893327024556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-24283759844121201922012-10-23T07:00:18.449-06:002012-10-23T07:00:18.449-06:00Thanks Tamsin!Thanks Tamsin!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-36565966593406003952012-10-23T03:16:45.404-06:002012-10-23T03:16:45.404-06:00Tempted as well, the benefit being there's no ...Tempted as well, the benefit being there's no painting required.<br />And we don't all hate you Fran, although that may be due to relative lack of exposure! *lol*TamsinPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759947520907448060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-63488891137065532742012-10-23T02:39:21.413-06:002012-10-23T02:39:21.413-06:00I'm tempted as well but the Rejects already ha...I'm tempted as well but the Rejects already hate me!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-56510151143691984972012-10-23T02:22:00.188-06:002012-10-23T02:22:00.188-06:00I'm tempted for sure, but I'm also taken a...I'm tempted for sure, but I'm also taken aback by the price: 40€ for the starter box and 15€ each additional starship. Thanks for the review, very useful.Anibal Invictushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574972963418062956noreply@blogger.com