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Line 13: | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | productioncode = 3500B | productioncode = 3500B − | year = 2014<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140320021443/http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5470 bg.battletech.com Preorder Announcement]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140515100115/http://www.catalystgamelabs.com/2014/03/27/new-improved-box-set-reprint-available-now/ Catalyst Game Labs News]</ref> + | year = 2013 | ISBN10 = | ISBN10 = | ISBN13 = 978-1-936876-85-3 | ISBN13 = 978-1-936876-85-3 Line 28:
Line 28: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''BattleTech Introductory Box Set''' is a physical game box containing the necessary pieces, papers, and material to play the classic tabletop version of Battletech. + The '''BattleTech Introductory Box Set''' is a physical game box containing the necessary pieces, papers, and material to play the classic tabletop version of Battletech. This edition of the box set contains miniatures made from a higher-quality plastic than the preceding ''[[25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set]]'' (to which it is almost identical otherwise) or the '''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set]]''', the same used in the [[Alpha Strike Lance Packs]]. − − Largely identical to the preceding [[25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set]] in terms of function and most of its components, this edition of the box set differed in that it contained miniatures made from a higher-quality plastic and new, improved molds in comparison to those in the 25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set or the [[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set]] before that. Several of these miniatures, plus the general miniature style, were also used in the [[Alpha Strike Lance Packs]]. ==From the back cover== ==From the back cover== Line 36:
Line 34: ==Contents== ==Contents== − [[File:BTIntroBoxSet FullContents(2014).jpg| Contents of 2014 Intro Box Set|thumb|right|250px]] + [[File:BTIntroBoxSet FullContents(2014).jpg| Contents of 2013 Intro Box Set|thumb|right|250px]] − *24 unpainted, ready-to-play plastic BattleMech [[Miniatures - Catalyst Game Labs|miniatures]] + *24 unpainted, ready-to-play plastic BattleMech miniatures ** COM-2D ''[[Commando]]'' ** COM-2D ''[[Commando]]'' ** SDR-5V ''[[Spider]]'' ** SDR-5V ''[[Spider]]'' Line 76:
Line 74: ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The regular miniatures in this set were newly molded (as reported on the box back) and differed slightly from those appearing in [[25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set]] and [[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set]], yielding miniatures with crisper details. It has been revealed that these new models were created using masters from Iron Wind Metals models rather than from casts.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/ask-the-lead-developers/how-were-the-new-plastic-lance-pack-minis-created/msg1197458/#msg1197458 BattleTech Forums]</ref> This explains the strong resemblance between the older and newer models and yet why the older models appear to be imperfect copies of the newer models. The multipiece miniatures from those prior box sets were now crafted as single-piece miniatures. The bases of these miniatures were also significantly redesigned. The new bases had a uniform height for all models, a smooth, flat base top, and a molded number on the underside of the base that depended on the model. (In contrast, the miniatures in prior box sets had bases with a textured top and no molded numbers on the underside. Some models, such as the ''Grasshopper'', had a noticeably shorter base height than others in the prior box sets.) See [[Miniatures - Catalyst Game Labs#BattleTech Introductory Box Set and Alpha Strike Lance Packs]] for some detailed comparisons and illustrations. + * Catalyst Game Labs has started a broken model replacement program for box sets with damaged or missing contents, particularly the plastic miniatures which are often damaged, miscast, or incomplete. The replacement program can be accessed through the [http://www.catalystgamelabs.com/battletech/minis-replacement/ Miniatures Replacement Form]. − * The regular miniatures in this introductory box set were numbered 1 through 24. Seventeen of those twenty-four miniatures would reappear within the [[Alpha Strike Lance Packs]] that were published shortly after this box was introduced. In the Alpha Strike Lance Packs, fifteen new miniatures were also introduced, numbered 25 through 39, which were crafted using a similar style, including the bases. − * Catalyst Game Labs had a miniatures replacement program for introductory box sets with damaged, miscast, incomplete, or missing miniatures. The replacement program was accessible through the [https://web.archive.org/web/20140907010534/http://www.catalystgamelabs.com/battletech/minis-replacement/ Miniatures Replacement Form]. ==Foreign-Language Editions== ==Foreign-Language Editions== Line 86:
Line 82: ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - back.jpg|Back of box.+ File:BattleTech Einsteigerbox (Neuauflage)-cover.jpg|German edition. − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Minis.jpg|Regular miniatures. − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Sprues.jpg|Sprues of premium miniatures ([[BattleMaster]] and [[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Mad Cat]]''). − File:BattleTech Einsteigerbox (Neuauflage)-cover.jpg|Cover of German edition. − </gallery> − ===Miniatures=== − <gallery> − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Commando.jpg|''[[Commando]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Recon Lance - Spider.jpg|''[[Spider]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Pursuit Lance - Jenner.jpg|''[[Jenner]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Striker Lance - Panther.jpg|''[[Panther]]'' − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Assassin.jpg|''[[Assassin]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Recon Lance - Cicada.jpg|''[[Cicada]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Pursuit Lance - Clint.jpg|''[[Clint]]'' − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Hermes II.jpg|''[[Hermes II]]'' − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Whitworth.jpg|''[[Whitworth]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Support Lance - Vindicator.jpg|''[[Vindicator]]'' − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Enforcer.jpg|''[[Enforcer]]'' − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Hunchback.jpg|''[[Hunchback]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Fire Lance - Trebuchet.jpg|''[[Trebuchet]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Fire Lance - Dervish.jpg|''[[Dervish]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Striker Lance - Dragon.jpg|''[[Dragon]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Striker Lance - Quickdraw.jpg|''[[Quickdraw]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Command Lance - Catapult.jpg|''[[Catapult]]'' − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - JagerMech.jpg|''[[JagerMech]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Assault Lance - Grasshopper.jpg|''[[Grasshopper]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Support Lance - Awesome.jpg|''[[Awesome]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Battle Lance - Zeus.jpg|''[[Zeus]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Command Lance - Cyclops.jpg|''[[Cyclops]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Battle Lance - Banshee.jpg|''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]'' − File:Alpha Strike Assault Lance - Atlas.jpg|''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - BattleMaster.jpg|''[[BattleMaster]]'' (premium model) without base. − File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Mad Cat.jpg|''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)]]'' (premium model) without base. </gallery> </gallery>
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| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | ||
| productioncode = 3500B | | productioncode = 3500B | ||
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| ISBN13 = 978-1-936876-85-3 | | ISBN13 = 978-1-936876-85-3 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''BattleTech Introductory Box Set''' is a physical game box containing the necessary pieces, papers, and material to play the classic tabletop version of Battletech. | + | The '''BattleTech Introductory Box Set''' is a physical game box containing the necessary pieces, papers, and material to play the classic tabletop version of Battletech. This edition of the box set contains miniatures made from a higher-quality plastic than the preceding ''[[25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set]]'' (to which it is almost identical otherwise) or the '''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set]]''', the same used in the [[Alpha Strike Lance Packs]]. |
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==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| − | [[File:BTIntroBoxSet FullContents(2014).jpg| Contents of | + | [[File:BTIntroBoxSet FullContents(2014).jpg| Contents of 2013 Intro Box Set|thumb|right|250px]] |
| − | *24 unpainted, ready-to-play plastic BattleMech | + | *24 unpainted, ready-to-play plastic BattleMech miniatures |
** COM-2D ''[[Commando]]'' | ** COM-2D ''[[Commando]]'' | ||
** SDR-5V ''[[Spider]]'' | ** SDR-5V ''[[Spider]]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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