Battletech 25th Anniversary Unboxing

The Battletech 25th Anniversary Boxed Set isn't out yet - but we've got it anyway! Check out our unboxing of this highly anticipated new product from Catalyst Games Lab and be sure to check out our full review on PurplePawn.com

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[PurplePawnBlog]

Absolute agreement on the plastic for the omni-mechs - great stuff. The maps in the new box look like they've been updated graphically - the art is a bit more realistic than previous versions (and it's on mounted cardboard). Really feel like Catalyst nailed this one - worth the wait.

[f0xb0y01]

im getting mine today in the mail. i cant wait

[ThomasEddySon]

@Fish12002 if it were any other version I'd agree with you but being the "anniversary" edition I feel the reviewer should extend the courtesy of giving credit where credit is due. You obviously know some of the history behind the title but many don't and are relatively newcomers to the hobby - let me reiterate that I have many fond memories of the original and feel some credit should be given to what for many is a long-time favorite. Bugger now your making feel old and I am only 45 ;P

[Fish12002]

@ThomasEddySon he didnt say "original" he said "older". It is the "original" catalyst games lab box though. Catalyst took over from Wizkids and Fanpro in 2007 who are the people who took over from FASA in 2000

[ThomasEddySon]

At 0:20 the reviewer compares a more recent edition (also from catalyst) to the 25th anniversary set whilst claiming (falsely) that it is the original box. The original publisher of Battletech was FASA not catalyst (google it). As an old gamer from the eighties and nineties I have plenty of fond memories of the FASA original, as I am sure many others do as well who helped the series to last as long as it did. Even though I don't game as often as I used to I'd probably buy it out of nostalgia.

[MrCatalystguy]

You can also play this game without hexes. Catalyst games Labs provides the supplemental full terrain rules for free. We play this game with full terrain without hexes at conventions and stores.

[qawamity]

The introductory rulebook is very similar to the old CityTech rulebook.

I did a review myself not too long back. youtube.com/watch?v=ts-8qXFn3a­8

[Astartes40000]

we don't get a full mech listing?????????? D:

[metroidsax1]

i still have 1st and 2nd edition of battletech!

[jkantor267]

No I can't see anything on the mechs.

[ISDevastator]

@Mecha82: At last someone calls the Clan 'Mechs with their Real names!

I was going to complain how PurplePawnBlog called them Loki and Thor. Bah!

Anyway, I liked the unboxing video and can't wait to get my box.. maybe this week even.