Friday, January 18, 2013

Did I Really Buy All This Stuff?

Since I re-entered the realm of the semi regular ASL player in August 2012, I also rejoined the ranks of the ASL purchaser. I don't consider myself an ASL completist by any stretch, as the offerings of Wild Bill and Black SS counters leave me cold, but products with decent overlays and maps do tend to get my attention and there are some manufacturers of ASL gear I do buy as a matter of course

Since November 11 (Armistice Day interestingly enough)the followimng items have landed on my porch, sometimes with a dull thud, sometimes with an awe inspiring thunderclap.

MMP:
  • For King and Country
  • ASL Starter Kit #3 - Tanks
  • ASL Action Pack 7
  • ASL Action Pack 8
  • Winter Offensive 2012 Bonus Pack
  • Out of the Bunker 1
  • Special Ops Volume 1
  • Special Ops Volume 2
  • Journal 10 
  • Journal 3 (Grail Item)
  • Journal 6 (Grail Item)

Heat of Battle:
  • King of the Hill (Grail item)

LFT:
  • From The Cellar 3
  • From The Cellar 7
  • Le Franc Tireur 12
  • Le Franc Tireur 13
  • Dice Tower

Critical Hit:
  • Afrika Korps: El Alamein
  • Afrika Korps: Bir El Gubi
  • Afrika Korps: Ruweisat Ridge
  • Kharkov
  • Kursk: Devils Domain (Metalgods at Ponyri)
  • Red Christmas
  • Spanish Fury
  • Genesis '48 (Grail Item)
  • Tyrant's Lair 2
  • Omaha West

Other Publishers:
  • Texas ASL: Dos Equis Pack
  • Schwerpunkt 17
  • Friendly Fire Pack 7
  • ESG Dezign Pak 7

It's only when I actually look at this list in total that I realise just how much I spent in the last 6 months. But then again, I pretty much have negligible other interests that draw on my disposable income at all these days.

Of the above, MMP, LFT and the Other Publisher scenario packs were either catchups or form part of my 100% guaranteed purchase items. The Grail items were opportunities I couldn't resist and yes I paid collector market prices for them. That's the reality of missing out on them the first time around.

Items bolded will be loked at in a little more detail and in the case of a couple, I will be taking pictures.

2 comments:

  1. DUDE. That is a lot of stuff. But we've been trained, as you refer, to the fact that you either buy now or pay double (or more) later. In the case of the MMP core stuff it's pretty critical. Otherwise you become limited in what you can play.

    In my case, because of severe budget issues I can buy very little hobby items. So I'm focused on completing my SK kit. But at a very measured pace.

    And when that is complete, I'll start with core BV, etc. I have to remind myself that it's a hobby and I I don't get it all, the world will not end. But it's tough.

    Keep the posts coming and I look forward to some unboxing/magazining posts.

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  2. That is a nice lot you have got there. It's a nice feeling when you know you play so many different packs and not worry you are missing something. Like you I don't go for everything but I do have companies I try not to miss

    Ian

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