I pre-ordered the March releases through the website; I've done this with all of the releases. I don't usually receive the shipment until the Monday after release day, but to my delight they arrived today. Seems as though direct is getting better at predicting and shipping releases. Finecasts look good though I'm not a fan of how the Grim Hammers Captains hammer is attached to the sprue, but it will work out. Overall, I'm pleased with this release.

For what it's worth, my LGS had all of the new releases yesterday and I picked up Thror. The casting looks pretty good and I don't see any typical FineCast problems.

Lindir looks much better in person and unpainted. The face looks much more like the actor than the painted version would indicate. I still didn't buy it, but am considering it.

I agree, they are getting better. I used to receive the new releases on the Friday or Saturday, lately I've had them on Thurs and sometimes even Weds - which means my customers can have it drop through their letterbox on the Saturday (release day). Hats off to GW's warehouse for picking up the ball on this one, things could be worse

EDIT: Just thought it a little weird that we find ourselves praising Games Workshop for something on an internet forum. Think the world is about to divide itself by zero.

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I got my advanced order delivered today too. I was surprised.

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