Balloon Busters set

**The Blue Baron** · 12-04-2009 05:13

Originally Posted by Col. Hajj

Well, that is the mock up of the box using the final artwork the minis are made from.

No doubt that the boy is only a mock up. My question concerned the Balloons themself...

**Scoop** · 12-04-2009 05:21

I think these are real pictures (the balloons) - compared to the photos of the convention in Essen.

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-04-2009 05:23

Nexus said that it would be out in January of 2010. Look for the price to be about what the Deluxe sets cost... that's my guess based on what people have said and knowledge of marketing.

**Potenza** · 12-04-2009 15:53

Originally Posted by usmc1855

These are the great images of the balloon from the link in the previous post:

Nice pics, looking forward to these. Is Jan still the set release time?

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-04-2009 19:22

It's the last date we have, so I guess so. lol

**Greywolf** · 12-04-2009 19:53

they do look very nice.... I hope we will get them in NZ for a resonable price. I don't want to have to a loan to buy them.

Cheers
GW

**aarondpjames** · 12-05-2009 11:48

Originally Posted by Greywolf

I don't want to have to a loan to buy them.

Yeah, I know what you mean........but they lood so good.........cant help my self, wheres my credit card gone again??

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-07-2009 09:47

My guy at FFGs said that they have not started soliciting this set yet... and they usually solicit things about 3 months ahead of time. So... don't be surprised if we do not get this in January.

**usmc1855** · 12-07-2009 13:58

Originally Posted by Col. Hajj

My guy at FFGs said that they have not started soliciting this set yet... and they usually solicit things about 3 months ahead of time. So... don't be surprised if we do not get this in January.

That's disappointing.... and I hope incorrect.

**Scoop** · 12-07-2009 14:09

Now I need to waste my money on other games - well done

**usmc1855** · 12-08-2009 03:52

Originally Posted by ego

According to what I've heard from Nexus in Essen yesterdy, you'll have to wait till next year...

Well.... next month is 'next year''...... but when next year?

**Ritterton** · 12-08-2009 18:41

truly looking forward to getting a pair of these!

**afilter** · 12-24-2009 08:16

Any current news out there on these? I did nt even see them as an upcoming product oh the FFG site. Depending on the release date they my be competing with Axis and Allies War at Sea set release for my wallet.

**Eliminator** · 12-24-2009 15:03

i like them both....hopefully they come out soon

Peter_S · 12-30-2009 14:58

Does anyone know whether the Ballon Buster expansions will be entirely redundant with Burning Drachens or will one want/need both?

**Scoop** · 12-31-2009 03:46

You can start with the mini, the box will include the rules and counters.

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-31-2009 04:17

You will actually need the BD boxed set in order to get the D damage deck that is need for balloons and rockets. That is, unless they add them to the balloon mini between the time they were previewed and the time they make it to our store shelves.

**Scoop** · 12-31-2009 04:31

There's a video somewhere around here, where you can find what Nexus plans to put inside. On the Essen convention they showed a prototype box of the mini.

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-31-2009 04:34

That video is linked to on page two of this thread. In the video, there is no damage cards in the prototype box... hence me saying they could add it before it goes to retail.

**Pseudotheist** · 12-31-2009 07:54

Originally Posted by Col. Hajj

You will actually need the BD boxed set in order to get the D damage deck that is need for balloons and rockets. That is, unless they add them to the balloon mini between the time they were previewed and the time they make it to our store shelves.

I don't think that's right; they just didn't have the included cards. Andrea has always said that the box will come with a copy of the rocket damage deck.

Originally Posted by Peter_S

Does anyone know whether the Ballon Buster expansions will be entirely redundant with Burning Drachens or will one want/need both?

That still means that Burning Drachens has the I & J maneuver decks (available in miniatures; series 3), the Anti-Aircraft rules (available on-line) and the Anti-Aircraft damage deck (not available anywhere else).

Meanwhile, the Nieuport 16s in Balloon Busters are SUPPOSED to have a unique maneuver deck. I don't know that we'll get confirmation of that before it's released, though.

**Jäger** · 01-01-2010 04:25

Sounds strange that Nexus would release information about Balloon Buster set long before FFG's official confirmation. However, my local WoW distributor has told me about FFG's recent problems with the timetable. Apparently there have been delays in releases, even as long as several months. Snif.

**Scoop** · 01-01-2010 04:48

I just don't think that Nexus is such a big company and problems with release dates are quite common in this business. I think they produced the prototype for the game convention in Essen which is supposed to be the biggest and most important in whole Europe. And it's always good to have some eye candy for future customers.

**merlindex** · 01-06-2010 15:09

Here is a new preview of the balloons and WWII minis serie 2

ENJOY !

**Pseudotheist** · 01-06-2010 15:32

Originally Posted by merlindex

Here is a new preview of the balloons and WWII minis serie 2

ENJOY !

I still can't make out the designation for the maneuver deck...

**IRM** · 01-06-2010 16:53

There's an older preview at Merlindex's site that lists the full contents, including a new R manoeuvre deck for the Nieuport 16. At a guess, I'd think it's somewhere inbetween the Nieuport 11 and 17 decks (the 16 was an improved version of the 11 with a more powerful engine, performance about the same as the 17). The 16's that had their Lewis guns replaced with a deck-mounted Vickers were supposed to be very nose-heavy and far less manoeuvrable, so perhaps adding the rockets has a similar effect.

**Scoop** · 01-07-2010 06:27

Love those rockets!

**Dan-Sam** · 01-09-2010 05:53

I found an information about price of Balloon Busters set:
- Gioching Scatola: 55.86 $
- Ituoigiochi (but now, i can not to connect to the website): 39.9 €

It looks like big trouble for my wallet...

**Oberst Hajj** · 01-09-2010 06:00

That is a little less then what we have seen mentioned in the past.

**Scoop** · 01-09-2010 06:08

Right, 40 Euros, have to think about that carefully.

Edit: "This product will be in stock on Thursday 15 April, 2010."

**Oberst Hajj** · 01-09-2010 06:12

Yeah, I just re-looked at that page and saw the "release" date as well. Wonder how accurate that is. I just talked to my source at FFG here in the US, and they are not showing any thing for Wings of War in their system. New stuff normally shows up for them 3 months in advance. So, it could be possible that that date is correct.

**Jäger** · 01-09-2010 06:33

The price is quite hard. But the passion will win again, so let's hope the time will pass quickly!

**Oberst Hajj** · 01-09-2010 06:39

It appears to be priced close to what the Deluxe sets cost, so I feel it is inline with the rest of the products.

**Dan-Sam** · 01-09-2010 07:15

Yes, but my opinion is that one balloon is not camparable with 3 planes. Moreover, many players want both ballons (becouse balance of battles) and then the price will not be so fine like it looks. I hope, Nexus will incluede C and D damage decks, becouse when I will buy two BB, I will not to buy extra Burning Drachens for another 27 €. But better 40 € then 50 €, of course.

**Oberst Hajj** · 01-09-2010 07:43

The amount of plastic in one balloon is probably equal to three planes. You also have to think about the fact that most players will not actually buy one of these. That means they have to charge more for it so they can get their money back and make a profit on them knowing they will sell fewer copies of it.

**Dan-Sam** · 01-09-2010 08:05

I understand the principle and I am glad that ballons will be available like miniatures, but it doesn't solve problem of C a D damage decks

**Scoop** · 01-09-2010 08:17

I thought of reading a rule to simulate those decks with the A and B cards. But still, I'm sure the cards will be included.

**The Blue Baron** · 01-11-2010 01:31

I still think 40m Euro is a little too much... But it won't stop my from buying...

**The Blue Baron** · 01-11-2010 01:36

Originally Posted by Scoop

Right, 40 Euros, have to think about that carefully.

Edit: "This product will be in stock on Thursday 15 April, 2010."

Where did you find theese infos?

**Dan-Sam** · 01-11-2010 01:56

Originally Posted by The Blue Baron

Where did you find theese infos?

There is a red text bellow the photo with both balloons: "This product will be in stock on Thursday 15 April, 2010." on Giochin Scatola.

Edit: adding the link to website

**The Blue Baron** · 01-11-2010 04:04

Ah, OK. I thought maybe Scoop had seen it in a German shop...

**Scoop** · 01-11-2010 04:48

Oh no, then I would have bought them, locked me in my room and giggled the whole day like a maniac

**The Blue Baron** · 01-11-2010 04:55

Originally Posted by Scoop

Oh no, then I would have bought them, locked me in my room and giggled the whole day like a maniac

Not if the German shop said: "Versand ab 15.04."

**Scoop** · 01-11-2010 05:08

What a cruel shop then :P

bigred3171 · 01-16-2010 10:19

Hi All,

Any word yet as to when Balloon Busters will be released to North America? From what I read Nexus was to release it in Jan 10, but still no joy...

Any news is appreciated!

BR

**Oberst Hajj** · 01-16-2010 12:51

FFG says they are not soliciting it yet, which means it is at least 3 months out for them. However, the one site linked above says 15 April... which just happens to be tax day here in the US. lol

**Potenza** · 01-22-2010 10:07

The balloon sets are on Fantasy Flight's website. US price $59.95

http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ed...sem=2&esum=136

**afilter** · 01-22-2010 10:40

Originally Posted by Potenza

The balloon sets are on Fantasy Flight's website. US price $59.95

http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ed...sem=2&esum=136

Good Find!

$59.95 is a bit more than I hoped it would be even with a plane included they are asking $45 for the Ballon. I am sure the quality will b good compared to other stuff.

At $59.95 retail hopefully they will be available for $40-45 at my favorite online vendor.

Still going to take a good bite out of the wallet as one will cost as much or more than most games. I know where all my spare change i going for the next few months.