Re:Games Workshop and the big ambition of a miniatures business
by smogcutter on Saturday January 18, 2025 @10:57PM
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Switching costs are high for this type of game. If you want to play something new you need to invest time and money into buying & painting new figures, learn a new set of rules, and convince your friends to do the same.
OTOH historical wargaming is even more niche, but because nothing’s tied to IP games are much more diverse, and the hobby’s backed by a healthy community of small businesses and individual creators.
Re:Games Workshop and the big ambition of a miniatures business
by sdenton4 on Saturday January 18, 2025 @11:05PM
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Historicals are where it's at... Quality of the minis has been skyrocketing, and you can use them for a wide range of games. And it's a fraction of the price of GW.
OTOH historical wargaming is even more niche, but because nothing’s tied to IP games are much more diverse, and the hobby’s backed by a healthy community of small businesses and individual creators.