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Originally Posted by Hagen
Thank You Whiterook. I just bought the 1939-1945 starter set and the one booster pack the book store had. The manager said they weren't going to get anymore, so was wondering if I should pursue the system.
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YES YES YES YES YESSSSSSSS YES YES!!!!!
This is such an awesome system, and one that I see in my possession for life. I can't imagine a time when I will not play this game. Plus, it also is expandable to diorama works, use with other systems like the Flames of War crowd and system, and something you may want to design (system wise) yourself. Its a valuable addition to a wargamers collection.
Put another spin on this...I'm not sure how much legs Avalon Hill has on this system. They may be here to stay, or they may dry up and blow away. The fact that they put all this resource into the new set, and the one around the corner, tell me they're here for awhile. I just don't think the hobby shops and gamestores have any faith in it, and are willing to put them on their shelves, as is evident from what you've just experienced with your Store Manager. But that being said, there is ample distribution online still. And a vast community of players. I think this game is a winner. BUT, once they're gone at some point, I think the secondary market could make these even more expensive to put in your collection. The older sets have already come way down in price (cheaper than I paid), but once stocks dwindle, prices invariably go up.
I highly recommend that you do buy this puppy. Check out the following as far as ordering you up some of this good stuff (as the B-52's would say...my fav musical group!):
ICONUSA is where I ordered all my stuff, and my first choice to order from.
You can get a case of the 1939-1945 Set for $79.99, or boosters for $6.99!
Axis & Allies Miniatures 1939-1945
The others earlier sets can be had for $107.88/case or $10.99/Booster Pack.
Axis & Allies Miniatures Game - IconUSA.com
Other good bets are:
Game Outfitter
Axis & Allies Miniatures
Battleworks!
Axis & Allies Miniatures ON SALE!
Wargamers Headquarters
Axis & Allies Mini's 15mm::WWII::Table Top Miniature Games::War Gamers Headquarters
A Google search of Axis & Allies Miniatures will gain you even more. Some will be more expensive...maybe some cheaper?....but I've done my homework on AMM pricing over a few years now, and the above should be decent deals.