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* 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 the 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.
 
* 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 the 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.
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* Seventeen of the twenty-four base miniatures in this box also appeared in one of the [[Alpha Strike Lance Packs]] that were published shortly after this box was introduced.  Miniatures in this introductory box set were numbered 1 through 24.  In the [[Alpha Strike Lance Packs]], there were also introduced fifteen new miniatures, numbered 25 through 39 which were crafted using a similar style, including the bases.  
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* Seventeen of the twenty-four regular miniatures introdcued in this box also appeared in one of the [[Alpha Strike Lance Packs]] that were published shortly after this box was introduced.  Miniatures in this introductory box set were numbered 1 through 24.  In the [[Alpha Strike Lance Packs]], there were also introduced fifteen new miniatures, 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].
 
* 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].
  

Revision as of 00:05, 26 February 2023

This article is about one specific product. For the series of game boxes that served as the core BattleTech product, and its iterations over time, see BattleTech boxed set.
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BattleTech Introductory Box Set
Product information
Type Core Game Set
Development Randall Bills
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
Product code 3500B
First published 2013
ISBN-13 978-1-936876-85-3
MSRP $59.99
Content
Era Succession Wars era
Preceded by 25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set
Followed by BattleTech: Beginner Box

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. This edition of the box set contains newly molded miniatures made from a higher-quality plastic than the preceding 25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set or the Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set. Several of these miniatures were also used in the Alpha Strike Lance Packs.

From the back cover

“ Strap yourself into the ultimate suit of armor: the BattleMech. Thirty feet tall and weighing up to a hundred tons, this humanoid engine of destruction is a walking arsenal with enough firepower to level a city block. The BattleTech game system takes you into the world of the 31st Century, where war has become a way of life. You are a MechWarrior. You are in command of the most powerful machine on the battlefield, and hold the fate of empires in your hand! ”

Contents

Contents of 2013 Intro Box Set

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.[1] 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 the 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.
  • Seventeen of the twenty-four regular miniatures introdcued in this box also appeared in one of the Alpha Strike Lance Packs that were published shortly after this box was introduced. Miniatures in this introductory box set were numbered 1 through 24. In the Alpha Strike Lance Packs, there were also introduced fifteen new miniatures, 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 Miniatures Replacement Form.

Foreign-Language Editions

German

A German edition was published by Ulisses Spiele in 2014 as BattleTech Einsteigerbox, ISBN 9783868893113.[2]

Gallery

  • Back of box.

  • Regular miniatures.

  • Sprues of premium miniatures (BattleMaster and Mad Cat).

  • Cover of German edition.

Miniatures

References

  1. ↑ BattleTech Forums
  2. ↑ Ulisses Spiele Product Page 2014 (archived)

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