Why Warhammer so expensive?

There's the distribution and supply chain team who make sure that the products can get where they're supposed to go. (Insert Cursed City joke here.) There's the staff who work in the stores, and, of course, the executives. That's a lot of people who depend on the price of those miniatures for their livelihood.

Why is Warhammer stuff so expensive?

First, Warhammer models are designed and manufactured entirely in the UK, using a well-paid workforce that is treated well and given decent workplace conditions. Games Workshop does not manufacture any of its models in China or in other countries where manufacturing workers are poorly treated and poorly paid.

Is Warhammer expensive to play?

There's nothing that says you have to buy everything all at once, or even within a few months. Many people will build up to an army this size over the course of a year or more. If you aim to do it within a year, which is reasonable, and average the cost out over the 12 months, then it would cost you $64.33 a month.

What is the most expensive Warhammer?

What is this? In 2021, reports emerged of a rare Thunderhawk selling for more than $30,000. The crazy-high price tag blew other sales out of the water and earned the title of most expensive Warhammer model ever sold.

Why is Warhammer so expensive in Australia?

One of the most significant factors is the regional pricing structure which Games Workshop Ltd have adopted, which makes their products significantly more expensive to purchase within Australia and New Zealand than anywhere else in the world.

Is Playing Warhammer 40,000 Too Expensive?

Is Warhammer worth it yet?

Is Warhammer+ Worth it? In a word, yes! Warhammer+ is worth it. For all the current and future content we expect, we are getting amazing value from this Games Workshop service.

What is the rarest 40k?

An all-metal Thunderhawk Gunship, a rare Warhammer 40,000 miniature produced by Games Workshop in 1997, recently sold at auction for $34,882. That's the highest price ever paid for the rare model, which was assembled and painted by Emil Nyström and the team at Squidmar Miniatures.

What is cheapest army in Warhammer?

Do adults play Warhammer?

Is it just for kids? Plenty of children and young teens play Warhammer, but the game has always involved a heavy dose of strategy that appeals to adults as well.

Is Warhammer 40k for adults?

This is an epic wargame and you'll want an adult sized wallet. Suffice it to say, Warhammer 40k is a hobby built for adults with childlike imaginations.

Is Warhammer 40k beginner friendly?

Overall, Space Marines are a versatile and beginner-friendly army that offers a great starting point for players new to Warhammer 40k. Their balanced play style and easy-to-build models make them a great choice for beginners looking to experiment with different play styles.

Is 40k more popular than Warhammer?

In terms of popularity, Warhammer 40k is by far and away the more popular of the two systems since there are decades of lore and gameplay to support it.

How big is a 40k army?

Points is how you determine the size of a Warhammer 40K army. Armies can be as wide ranging as you like. Most games circle somewhere between the 1,500-2,000pt margin, for some armies this nets you one model (a Titan), for some five models (Imperial / Chaos Knights), some dozens, maybe even hundreds.

Is Warhammer 40k all about luck?

The one thing that's not controlled in 40k is the results of individual die rolls, because they're random. Which means the only thing that matters in the end is luck.

Who is the god in Warhammer?

The four main Gods of Chaos are Khorne, the blood god who delights in primal violence, Tzeentch, the lord of change who relies on sorceries and knowledge to further ambitions, Nurgle, the plague father who represents disease, death, and rebirth, and finally Slaanesh, the dark prince of pleasure.

Who is the strongest in Warhammer?

The Orks can also be considered to be the most successful and powerful in Warhammer 40K due to their partial immunity to chaos, ability to reproduce quickly, and ever-growing strength when facing powerful threats.

Who is Warhammer biggest enemy?

In terms of sheer numbers, it is the Orks. By themselves the Orks are the most prolific and numerous species in the galaxy, and are thus the most common threat to the Imperium.

What is the most broken unit in 40k?

The Drukhari Succubus is known as one of the most broken units in the game, even after being nerfed. An 80 point character, the Succubus is very easy to kill, but if she gets into melee with you she's going to do some serious damage.

What is the coolest 40k tank?

The Astra Militarum, Imperial Guard, are the ultimate when it comes to the best tanks in Warhammer 40k. Tanks are what they're known for, and even when you pit a tank-centric force like the Iron Hands against the Imperial Guard, the Imperial Guard are just TANK-heavy.

How powerful is 40k?

A typical Astartes possesses enough strength to effortlessly shatter every bone in a human's body with a swing of his arm, push 30 Ton tanks, topple a large stone tower, etc. And with their Power Armour they can endure multi-kilometer falls, tank grenade explosions, and survive Heavy-bolter and cannon shells.

Is Warhammer popular in Russia?

Warhammer 40k has long been reputed to be highly popular in Russia, though it's not immediately possible to estimate meaningfully how much of a financial loss GW can expect from suspending sales there.

Is Warhammer for nerds?

For much of its existence Warhammer has been a pretty unknown and niche thing. It, and wargaming in general, are a subset of overall geek/nerd culture. A culture which for a long time was not mainstream at all. However over the last decades nerd culture has become mainstream, and now Warhammer is following suit.

What age is Warhammer for?

Is there an age limit for Warhammer World? Games Workshop's miniatures and games are intended for age 12 +, but visitors of any age are welcome!