In the end, their only value is their intellectual property. Games Workshop will not stop creating things. Who is still around and making the most money from music? I'm referring to companies who keep up with technology. That would just indicate that someone else came along and created something even better. So what if Games Workshop stop creating things.
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My point is, the motivation was there before there was a company.Īs opensource software have showed us, even if you take profits out of the equation, people will still create amazing things. Brand loyalty is not price inflexible, and could especially be a problem with future generations of new fans.īefore Games Workshop became a cash-hungry corporate entity, it was a small company fueled by people who wanted to create something fun. Just like email hasn't completely replaced snail mail, it's taken a huge chunk out of it. There's a huge overlap between miniature enthusiasts and 3D printing enthusiasts.ģD printers aren't likely to wind up in every single household, but it will reach a point where most people will know someone who owns one. Who's the biggest market demographic for 3D printers? It's not grandma, or mom, or aunt Helen. I don't expect them to go away, but I do expect them to feel the pinch. But GW? If I were a stockholder, I'd be looking to sell. Hasbro, Mattel, etc, haven't much to worry about (due again to the paint and durability needs) since their biggest buying audience is gift-givers. Not everyone is going to switch to only using 3d prints, but more and more people will buy less and supplement with more 3d printed pieces. Then there's convenience, which comes down to how long most people are willing to wait while something prints.ģD printing is definitely going to hurt Games Workshop's bottom line. Resolution is easily at levels now that are good enough (or better) for a lot of folks, particularly if they use a SLA (laser sintering of resin) printer, although OP got GREAT results with a modified FDM (melting plastic from a spool) printer. As others have pointed out, Tournaments are particular about original figures being used. So what's the real issues at heart here? Resolution (finish), convenience, and cost. Durability isn't much of an issue since they are durable for what they are put through. The finished color is not a problem since gaming miniatures get painted anyway. 3D printers aren't going to replace toys because of the durability and paint needed, but that's not a factor with gaming miniatures. Honestly, Games Workshop and other miniature makers would have the biggest risk if 3D printers become more mainstream more than most other markets, mainly due to the fact that they come unpainted and are meant to be finished by the buyer. I know others have answered but I want to add in my 2 cents as well. Non-reddit communities are listed in our getting started guide We welcome community contributions to this wiki! Related Communities
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