Retro unboxing: 1993 Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition

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  • @MidwinterMinis
    @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +804

    Yes, I'm an idiot, Cobain checked out in '94. Please accept these time stamps as an apology:
    00:00 - Backstory
    03:30 - Front & back cover
    05:40 - Unboxing, overview
    06:15 - Ork Dreadnought
    06:25 - Card ruins
    07:05 - Dice and tokens
    07:25 - Templates and datacards
    09:25 - Books and pamphlets
    12:10 - Space Orks & Gretchin miniatures
    14:10 - Space Marines miniatures
    16:45 - Painting plans for future videos

    • @Bilok
      @Bilok Před 4 lety +7

      @@MidwinterMinis You put it with a dot. 7.25

    • @brendansmith9674
      @brendansmith9674 Před 4 lety +5

      This was a seriously cool video, makes me want to pick up this box and a bunch of blood angels and do a massive army in that style...something for the to do list.

    • @geertthomas
      @geertthomas Před 4 lety +3

      heard a song today... painful moment :(

    • @ergofargo
      @ergofargo Před 4 lety +1

      Are you a member of my group? facebook.com/groups/851706818341637/

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +8

      @@ergofargo I am now!

  • @RonaldOlszewski
    @RonaldOlszewski Před 4 lety +1546

    Midwinter Minis: Starts talking about his Dad and how he'd be proud.
    Every guy watching: "I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING."

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +109

      Haha, sorry Ronald, happens sometimes ;)

    • @notgray88
      @notgray88 Před 4 lety +33

      Actually shed a couple tears for this guy. I never met him, but he sounds like an amazing Dad that any kid would be lucky to have. Fantastic video, far more than just a standard unboxing.

    • @Therealblacktux
      @Therealblacktux Před 4 lety +16

      *_watches through tears_*

    • @gasfrommyanusi0i594
      @gasfrommyanusi0i594 Před 4 lety +7

      im not crying im sweating

    • @mrzyggles9689
      @mrzyggles9689 Před 4 lety +7

      I just had something in my eye, mate.

  • @theveazel13
    @theveazel13 Před 4 lety +746

    So my son, is big into D&D, he asked if his step mother and I would take him to the local shop near us, we went, because he is a good kid, well while we were there, I became interested in warhammer, and my wife discovered she absolutely loves painting miniatures, and my son asked if we could play warhammer, long story short I’m slowly building an Ork army and he is building space marines, and I enjoy it because it is something we are all bonding over, and your story about your father, was very touching to me, thank you for sharing

    • @mr.potato2223
      @mr.potato2223 Před 3 lety +4

      Hey i like dnd too

    • @samueltuvstedt7370
      @samueltuvstedt7370 Před 3 lety +9

      Mike Wazelle everyone liked that

    • @gonkdroid6364
      @gonkdroid6364 Před 3 lety +4

      WAAAGH!!!

    • @mr.potato2223
      @mr.potato2223 Před 3 lety +3

      @@gonkdroid6364 WAAAAAAAAAAAH!

    • @Burrick
      @Burrick Před 3 lety +8

      Bit late but have you thought of trading spare pieces of your respective armies with your son? His marines could have ork trophies, the Orks could have stolen helmets or bolters strapped to their armor..

  • @miniwargaming
    @miniwargaming Před 2 lety +91

    I just re-watched this. I made it 3:30 before I started crying. Guy, you’ve shared something tender and wonderful with us. I believe in a way, that same love your father has had for you echos on through your content. You bring that same spirit of community and joyful fun that this hobby can bring which is the core of why all should participate. Thank you, thank you, thank you my friend. Never stop being the relatable person you are. It’s a pure pleasure to watch and share in your hobby experience. -Dave

  • @genericdreamers831
    @genericdreamers831 Před 4 lety +254

    I played Space Marines. My dad played orks.
    God rest his soul.

    • @MrAdamske
      @MrAdamske Před 4 lety +15

      He krumpin humiez wiv gork n mork
      WAAAAAAAAAAAAAGG!!!!!

    • @awesomeii8346
      @awesomeii8346 Před 3 lety +4

      @@MrAdamske *dark angels appear*
      BREAK THE GREEN TIDE! PURGE THE GREENSKINS!
      you can see the bolters pointed at you
      no but in all seriousness God bless GenericDreamers dad

    • @simonjohnson8131
      @simonjohnson8131 Před 3 lety +1

      My dad also always played Ork in 40k and blood bowl too. Something about greens kind must appeal to dad's.

    • @heinzii7834
      @heinzii7834 Před 3 lety +8

      As a dad myself it's important that my son feels like the hero.

    • @ethanmueller8218
      @ethanmueller8218 Před 2 lety

      🙏

  • @stephenhawk1762
    @stephenhawk1762 Před 4 lety +725

    Your Dad would have been thrilled, but I'm sure he was already proud.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +89

      Thanks so much Stephen! Very kind.

    • @Waffle_Spaghetti
      @Waffle_Spaghetti Před 4 lety +11

      Thanks for sharing those memories they remind me of how my dad supports the hobby for me. (He sold one of his old Fender guitars just to buy me some Salamanders and Tyranids!)

  • @Ghost3210
    @Ghost3210 Před 4 lety +1356

    Your dad played Orks?
    A true man of culture, indeed.

  • @shawnjensen4743
    @shawnjensen4743 Před 4 lety +65

    My Dad drove me to a nearby GW store . This set was where i started. He was my first opponent and he was there when i took first in the final battle for Albinion with my Skaven. That battle became official fluff.

  • @YesOfficer
    @YesOfficer Před 4 lety +98

    Oh the nostalgia! I still remember my parents taking me into a Games Workshop in '96 and the staff taking me through a demo game, of course I walked out with this box :) Then mowing lawns to buy all the IG tanks.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +12

      Chores for toys! I remember those days, haha

    • @vladavlada43
      @vladavlada43 Před 2 lety

      @@MidwinterMinis is this some 90's joke im too young to understand?

  • @yaboyzzz9098
    @yaboyzzz9098 Před 4 lety +602

    Whoa, came here for an unboxing and got the feels

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +36

      Same man, same.

    • @Mategeneral
      @Mategeneral Před 4 lety +15

      God, the feels hit really hard. I just stopped the video and came here to write this comment, damn ninjas and those onions.

    • @yaboyzzz9098
      @yaboyzzz9098 Před 4 lety +11

      @@Mategeneral they sneak up on you at the most unexpected time.

    • @yaboyzzz9098
      @yaboyzzz9098 Před 4 lety +4

      @@MidwinterMinis while I'm here can I just say, thanks for all the amazing vids mate

    • @Arquinsiel
      @Arquinsiel Před 4 lety +2

      @@MidwinterMinis So many feels, at a time when I am buying up 2nd ed minis myself...

  • @101Phase
    @101Phase Před 4 lety +689

    Sorry to hear your dad's passing, hope he's waaarrrggghhhing in heaven with his boyz!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +96

      Thanks mate, I'm sure he is ;)

    • @kubikkuratko188
      @kubikkuratko188 Před 4 lety +13

      Der no ARRRRRS in WAAAGH!!! YA GIT!

    • @MrPug-dt4sd
      @MrPug-dt4sd Před 4 lety +2

      @@kubikkuratko188 Yez der iz.

    • @ReddCrystal
      @ReddCrystal Před 4 lety +7

      @@MrPug-dt4sd IF DER IZ AN ARRR IN WAAAGH, DEN WY DON' WE FUCKIN' 'EAR IT! YOUZ BETTA NOT BE RUNNIN' 'ROUND YELLIN' WARG DIS 'OLE TIME. CUZ DEN YOU'D BE A FUCKIN' IDIOT.

    • @randyferwerda9153
      @randyferwerda9153 Před 4 lety +1

      I'm glad I'm talking to my dad again, I hope he lives for a long time.

  • @Silverfirefly1
    @Silverfirefly1 Před 4 lety +80

    I got Space Hulk in the 90s and playing with my father was our first real bonding. He was always the Space Marines and he always won. He died unexpectedly last year just before I passed my teaching qualifications and it's only now that I can look at back at the things we shared without pain. Thank you for sharing your story.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +12

      Sorry to hear about your loss too, mate. So many shared experiences!

  • @kyleokane4639
    @kyleokane4639 Před 4 lety +118

    imagine if you got this much stuff in a GW starter set today.

    • @cheesejam1373
      @cheesejam1373 Před 4 lety +5

      Ikr starter boxes are tiny

    • @busterbackster1
      @busterbackster1 Před 3 lety +4

      That's kinda the point

    • @bippins
      @bippins Před 3 lety +7

      I bought a lord of the rings box for xmas this year and it comes with like 85 models so pretty good really, but then again LoTR warhammer probably isn't the most popular product so it kinda makes sense.

    • @albertcostahinojosa4836
      @albertcostahinojosa4836 Před 3 lety

      @@bippins pelennor battle? Yahh it's an awesome box for starting.

    • @SoASeraphim
      @SoASeraphim Před 3 lety +2

      came into the comments to state just that!
      yes they arent monopose anymore today, but still the amount of plastic and cardboard in the boxes is amazing
      the recruit starter (40€ so about the price of the old starter) has 20! models in total and a box as terrain feature...that is just dissapointing

  • @earlster1
    @earlster1 Před 4 lety +291

    As a dad who has 3 sons who all grew up on 40k and who has a wife who also paints and plays I can hand on heart say how proud I would be had I passed and left such deep and meaningful memories.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +31

      Noooo, don't do this to meee, I can't take it, haha

    • @RJTrezise1983
      @RJTrezise1983 Před 4 lety +17

      It really was a beautiful story you shared mate. Normally I walk around doing housework while listening to youtube vids, but after your story I sat at the dining table, put my phone down, and watched the whole thing. Kinda like a respect thing. As a father myself, it is those kind of memories that we all hope our children have of us. Good stuff.

  • @basementgoblin8425
    @basementgoblin8425 Před 4 lety +772

    M&M: Starts talking about experiences with dad
    Me: "That's great!"
    M&M: "My dad died in his sleep last year."
    Me: *"Ah"*

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +104

      Classic plot twist

    • @trollpikken6907
      @trollpikken6907 Před 4 lety +35

      Midwinter Minis sorry for your loss.

    • @joshdoe1386
      @joshdoe1386 Před 4 lety +30

      @@MidwinterMinis probably leading a great WAAAGH to glory in valhalla

    • @insomniavfx
      @insomniavfx Před 4 lety +7

      That got me right in the feels..

    • @hellinterface6721
      @hellinterface6721 Před 4 lety +2

      He grabbed your attention enough to cause you to make your comment. Try to concentrate on the other aspects of the video maybe? I doubt you feel that bad for anyone else.

  • @The-Underbaker
    @The-Underbaker Před 4 lety +276

    How it went for me in 1993:
    "Mum/Dad, I want Warhammer 40,000."
    "How much is it?"
    "£40." (It might've been £35 - I can't remember)
    "Not a chance."

    • @grantosjones
      @grantosjones Před 4 lety +6

      This! 😂

    • @irnbru6418
      @irnbru6418 Před 4 lety +18

      To think £40 was expensive back in the day

    • @randyferwerda9153
      @randyferwerda9153 Před 4 lety +17

      $88.72, yeah that's a Christmas present.

    • @TheDaltonius
      @TheDaltonius Před 4 lety +8

      My grand parents gives me over a hundred dollars sometimes
      Tho my mom always tells me to save 3/4 of it for my future
      Guess I will use the 1/4 to buy 40k

    • @busterbackster1
      @busterbackster1 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TheDaltonius nah save it, be smart

  • @GoobertownHobbies
    @GoobertownHobbies Před 4 lety +38

    Absolutely beautiful, thanks so much for sharing this with us! Those robust 2nd edition marines are some of my favorites for painting and repainting to learn how to use my airbrush. Many many layers on those lads ;-) Can't wait to see what you do with the paintjob!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks Brent! I'm looking forward to relearning all those old techniques! :)

  • @kallisto9166
    @kallisto9166 Před 4 lety +75

    I love how the box boasts of "grim darkness" without the slightest irony. Ah the 90s...

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +31

      "In the vibrant technicolour of the far future..." ;)

  • @NickCroll
    @NickCroll Před 4 lety +121

    Guy, this is a beautiful tribute. I agree that your dad would be proud of your work on this channel!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks so much Nick, that's really lovely to say.

  • @Andernol
    @Andernol Před 3 lety +6

    I love my dad, and I can't say he's a bad father by any stretch of the imagination, but hearing that story about your dad made me realize that my dad and I don't really have much in common. He never kept me from enjoying any of my hobbies or forced his on me, but he also never really had any interest in mine or even trying to learn about them so I ended up not doing much with him until I started studying engineering at the same university he went to.
    You had a great dad, and I'm sure he'd be proud of you and the channel.

  • @A6piecemcnobody
    @A6piecemcnobody Před 4 lety +180

    Midwinter minis: "serious emotional weight, and plenty of nostalgia"
    Everyone watching: *hugs device hoping he knows how much he make our days better and how much of an inspiration in the hobby he is to us*

  • @javierrodriguezguerrero8348

    This box was released before I was born. You've taken me through the Warp to feel how everything started. Thanks

  • @benrafferty3084
    @benrafferty3084 Před 4 lety +76

    I would say that I don’t know what to say, but I do, and it’s that this is fucking incredible. Easily the best video on your channel, I loved every second. Your dad would be so proud to see this.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +10

      No mate, you're giving me the happy-sads. Stop that.

  • @autumnson
    @autumnson Před 4 lety +16

    Honestly I wasn't expecting to get brought to tears by an unboxing video... Heartwarming tribute ! I didn't know your dad nor your father/son relationship but I'm certain he was proud of you !

  • @Tabletop_Epics
    @Tabletop_Epics Před 3 lety +5

    I miss 90’s boxed games like these so much it hurts. Games Workshop was pure magic back then.
    Thinking about these kinds of sets nearly sends me back, all Scott Bakula like, to my younger self, to be there once again to gawk at all of the beautiful gaming and hobby sets I used to see whenever my dad and granddad took me along to the hobby shop when they were picking up components for their train sets.
    Thank you very much for sharing this wonderfully powerful bit of nostalgia.

  • @MGC-XIII
    @MGC-XIII Před 4 lety +41

    Wholesome dad story, I have gotten so emotional as I have grown older 86'er here.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +11

      Nice! 85 here, but what a time. The last generation to have a childhood that was practically internet free.

    • @MGC-XIII
      @MGC-XIII Před 4 lety +5

      @@MidwinterMinis yeah xD I didn't really get into Warhammer until I was 13. I remember 2nd edition, but I didn't start collecting until 3rd.
      It's amazing to see how far it has come.
      I used to spend all my hard earned money on this hobby. (started as a paperboy at age 13)

  • @equals-kl9hm
    @equals-kl9hm Před 4 lety +27

    Married my best friend in 1993, just celebrated 26 years. Still my best friend. True love grows.

  • @philhelm1318
    @philhelm1318 Před 4 lety +25

    One of my fondest memories of 2nd edition was when an Ork buggy with a damaged weapon intentionally rammed a Land Raider and blew up (causing no damage to the Land Raider, of course).

  • @davehumphries7635
    @davehumphries7635 Před 3 lety +11

    My mum passed not long back and it was thanks to her I got into this beloved, money draining life hah!
    She was known as the 'Wargaming Mum' and actually wrote several articles for the journal and white dwarf!!
    Never did beat her Eldar between 2nd to 4th with my poor guard either 😂
    Great vid dude :)

  • @muppetminded7183
    @muppetminded7183 Před 4 lety +99

    When I was a mere 10 years old I went to a mates' house and stumbled across his older brothers 3'rd edition starter set with the Eldar and Land Speeder. I was instantly enamored and wanted to know everything about the world and game. I can't imagine how nostalgic and magical it must feel to dust all of this off and reminisce about the good times you and your father shared, Guy. Looking forward to the further content you make : )

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +8

      Thanks matey! Yeah, it was quite the experience! So glad I decided to bite the bullet and repurchase the thing :)

    • @vanillaicecream2385
      @vanillaicecream2385 Před 4 lety +3

      when my best friend (now gone due to parents divorce) invited me over to his house he showed me his tyranids, dark eldar and space marines, i was just hooked, and i found out that my dad had played fantasy when he was a kid, so like father like son, i got into it, that was 7 years ago and now im the proud owner of over 5000 points of 40k
      just one little model sparked my interest

  • @countmalin70
    @countmalin70 Před 4 lety +47

    I remember the release of this box as I was working for GW at the time of release in the Nottingham Friar Lane store. Yes I am that old .... I remember we had a headless cardboard cutout of the JB Blood Angel Marine and would take the customers pics (with the kids standing on a box) this was done with a Polaroid Instant Camera. We may have had a few shots of ourselves as well LOL.....

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +10

      Haha, that sounds amazing. I wonder where that cardboard cutout is now?

    • @StandardGoose
      @StandardGoose Před 2 lety

      On the subject of cut-outs; I went to a game day event at the Liverpool Lord Street store some time in the mid-90s. It was for a nationwide campaign running that weekend simulating one of the Tyranid hive fleet incursions - you remember the type of event I mean, where there battles all over the country and then the following week White Dwarf totted up the scores.
      One kid was awarded a 6ft cut-out of an Imperator titan as a reward for charging a Carnifex with a squad of imperial guardsmen (all killed instantly, obviously). I wonder how he got it home.

  • @IamRidiculous89
    @IamRidiculous89 Před 4 lety +15

    I never knew how much needed the 2nd edition battle report in my life.

  • @gudetrist6829
    @gudetrist6829 Před 4 lety +6

    I cried hysterically during this video. While I only just got started at the end of 7th edition, my dad has been 100% supportive of me and all my hobbies and interests and it broke my heart to hear your story. Thank you for sharing and I bet your dad's real proud of you :)

  • @rcooke83
    @rcooke83 Před 4 lety +33

    Guy - awesome video. I am the same. I’m mid 30’s and got a second edition box set back in the day. Total nostalgia right there......your Dad would be super proud. I’ve got three little boys and I’ve got back into the hobby and all four of us are loving it and you and the other brilliant content providers out there are are part of our journey. So thank you from me, William, Edward and little Henry!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks so much Richard! Quite a kingly bunch of you've got there! William was my dad, too.

  • @greatspacegoat147
    @greatspacegoat147 Před 3 lety +7

    My dad left me way before I got into warhammer 40k. My mum has been super supportive of me however and while I collect/build and paint my ork and necron armies my mum has her eldar and tyranid armies that we both play competitively.

  • @attentivegingy48
    @attentivegingy48 Před 3 lety +5

    Even having never played warhammer this box has such a strong aura of nostalgia that even I'm feeling it.

  • @DeliciousCornbread
    @DeliciousCornbread Před 4 lety +10

    That pewter Space Wolves Sgt. was a trip down memory lane, I had SO many pewter Space Wolves back in the day. Really wish I managed to hold on to some of these. Thanks for the nostalgia trip Guy, your dad would've loved to see what this channel and community has become, you (and Penny!) really cultivated something special here.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks Colin! Honestly, the "special" something is also due in huge part to awesome people like you.

  • @adultomelas5322
    @adultomelas5322 Před 4 lety +37

    Hey man, thank you for opening up about your father. That ruled.

  • @Andrewlang90
    @Andrewlang90 Před 3 lety

    When you can turn something you did with your dad as fun and a hobby, there’s no need to worry about what he would have thought. He would and is proud that he gave you a gift that do for fun. And anything you love doing will never be work. Happy to have found this channel

  • @timaiser1937
    @timaiser1937 Před 4 lety +1

    I was 15 back then ... your video really brought me back ... watching Warhammer games and sometimes being able to play with borrowed miniatures since back then I couldn’t afford them... thx for that little trip back in memory lane .

  • @ataerus3066
    @ataerus3066 Před 4 lety +42

    I'm so glad you found the Coat D'arms paints, I have been telling my friend this was the original GW paints and he refused to believe it - great video with added vindication 😁

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +7

      Haha, vindication is the best feeling in the world, eh?

    • @anotherzingbo
      @anotherzingbo Před 4 lety +2

      Warcolours also have a Nostalgia range that they claim are recreations of the classic Citadel paints. I've only got their Goblin Green (which is also in a retro pot) but it seems at the least to be very close to the original.

    • @dr_keenbean
      @dr_keenbean Před 4 lety +2

      @@anotherzingbo Good call! The Nostalgia range is a recreation of the 1st gen Citadel range which was a little different, Coat d'Arms is the 2nd gen Citadel range. The Nostalgia range is still well worth it aside from the 'inks': grab some P3 inks instead.
      And speaking of P3, it's also a range produced by HMG and designed by Mike McVey. The colors aren't a perfect match to the old Citadel range but they're damn close!

    • @tomvankwikkelberghe3013
      @tomvankwikkelberghe3013 Před 4 lety

      Ataerus i have p3 paints and they come in the same pots is there a conection?

    • @LeifLaffeEriksson
      @LeifLaffeEriksson Před 4 lety

      @@tomvankwikkelberghe3013 AFAIK manufactured in the same factory -- as are Wargames Foundry paints.

  • @sylntghost007
    @sylntghost007 Před 4 lety +5

    I’m 49 years old and just got into the hobby. I really loved your intro of how you got into the hobby and what it means to you.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! It was hit or miss whether or not I was going to include the personal stuff, quite blown away by the response!

  • @user-gr5bv4op7d
    @user-gr5bv4op7d Před 4 lety +1

    I got this box set for Christmas around the time it came out. I remember my dad reading out the moniker on the front of the box in a comical tone:
    "In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war... Very Christmassy"
    Still makes me smile to this day XD
    RIP dad

  • @TheSilentScreamX
    @TheSilentScreamX Před rokem +1

    Wow, I remember my best friend getting this box set for his 10th birthday. A kid down the street played Eldar too. It was the start of a lifelong love affair with the hobby for me.

  • @dornsapothecary
    @dornsapothecary Před 4 lety +16

    I've got goosebumps. I played this on Saturday mornings on my friends concrete doorstep because his mum wouldn't let us play in the house when she was cleaning. I had a handful of the 2e Orks until very recently. Ah, good times...

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +3

      Haha, what a cool, unique memory! What happened when it rained?! ;)

    • @dornsapothecary
      @dornsapothecary Před 4 lety +5

      @@MidwinterMinis more atmosphere but less turns? From recollection I think we were allowed in when it rained, but she always checked it was actually raining and wouldn't take our word for it

    • @dornsapothecary
      @dornsapothecary Před 4 lety

      @Lord Inquisitor Shadowlord they went to a new home along with all of the rest of my Ork army. Sadly my meticulousness in painting doesn't go well with a horde army

  • @MrMule10
    @MrMule10 Před 4 lety +4

    To hear how you speak of your dad, is every dads dream. As a dad I can assure you this is true. Good on you Guy. Keep smiling, we can hear it in your voice. :)

  • @hammster72
    @hammster72 Před 4 lety +1

    I came here for a unboxing, stayed for the feels trip after hearing about your dad. Your dad sounds like he was a really good guy.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you :) He wasn't perfect, who is, but he was a great dad!

  • @AnthonyEmmel
    @AnthonyEmmel Před 4 lety +10

    As a 50 y.o. father with 4 grown kids of my own, let say, your father is proud of you.

  • @zid_just_zid
    @zid_just_zid Před 4 lety +6

    I also got started with 2nd edition, a friend had that starter and i have since inherited the books out of it.
    The first minis i got was Tac Marine squad that i painted as Blood Angels and a box of Orks that i painted as Goffs using the leftovers from an exploration into airfix models, i dunno where the marines went but i still have some of the Orks.
    I still love the art style of the 2nd edition books and got a heavy bout of nostalgia when seeing Brother SRM's Retro Ultramarines during a visit to England a couple of years back.
    While i was over there i also went to Warhammer World for two days, touring the museum and seeing the classic diorama of The Emperor and Warmaster Horus dueling over the fallen Sanguinius in person almost brought tears to my eyes.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +2

      Those exhibitions are amazing, eh? Had the joy of visiting them at the Open Day last year :)

  • @kingfield99
    @kingfield99 Před 4 lety +13

    That takes me back, mostly memories of my Imperial Guard Army being endlessly beaten by my mates Eldar.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Eldar used to be way too good ;)

    • @davehumphries7635
      @davehumphries7635 Před 3 lety

      Same! My plucky shiny new metal Catachans got destroyed by my mum's Eldar every damn time

  • @matthinton19
    @matthinton19 Před 3 lety

    My dad got me into warhammer about 15 years ago and while I've had only started painting again for the last 12 months we still have our love of warhammer. We share books, models, talking about lore. Glad we can share a hobby like this.

  • @chrishuber4819
    @chrishuber4819 Před 3 lety +1

    I have never watched this before. But you are delightful and made me happy with your enthusiasm and nostalgia, and also made me cry.

  • @philthyphil5561
    @philthyphil5561 Před 4 lety +7

    I’m new to 40K, I love the lore and universe built and destroyed by the characters. Watching your videos has gotten me even more interested in the game. And your painting videos has got me into painting myself.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety

      Awesome! Happy you're enjoying my videos, matey :)

  • @wfp9378
    @wfp9378 Před 4 lety +10

    3:08 I hope my kids have the same memories of the experiences I have given them when I go :-) Your dad will be smiling

  • @matthewwilkins98
    @matthewwilkins98 Před 4 lety

    What a wonderful blast from the past. I was born in '87 so these models and all the artwork put a big smile on my face. Thanks Guy.

  • @HauptmannFritz
    @HauptmannFritz Před 4 lety +1

    Oh man, flashback time. Really hit me like a hammer. I started in the late 80's (I'm a bit older I guess) with Rouge Trader and tried to wrap my head around this thing (was 14 or 15 years old in the days). Then came the 2nd Edition and my buddy bought the box. It was a total game changer, in the beginning I tried to "defend" Rouge Trader but finally gave in. The 8th Edition totally reingnited our interesst in the hobby and now I'm teaching my 9 year old son on how to play WH. Some of my old buddies rejoined me and I just build a new city fight table. It's fun to see, that this hobby starts to span over generations now. Thanks for sharing this one.

  • @LoochMindReader
    @LoochMindReader Před 4 lety +4

    Now this takes me back! I used to stare at those 90’s brochures all
    The time wishing I could paint like that.

  • @1nicerboi759
    @1nicerboi759 Před 4 lety +63

    Interesting to see how 2nd seemed much more like an "actual" boardgame...

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +12

      Yeah! Definitely. The models are almost like tokens compared to modern miniatures.

    • @RyodanKai
      @RyodanKai Před 4 lety +10

      Back when games in general were challenging and intricate before they started to change their target audiences to absolutely everyone and their grandmas.

    • @1nicerboi759
      @1nicerboi759 Před 4 lety +1

      @@RyodanKai well, there are still interesting and challengeing ones out there ...

    • @cthulpiss
      @cthulpiss Před 4 lety +7

      @Goth Jesus GW marketing, prices and ads are here to drain the pockets of hobbyists for years now. Each new edition was "streamlined" and made simpler to make it possible for younger audience to play.
      Personally, I adore RT complexity, I love 2nd edition vehicle combat..... I miss those days. 40K is waaaay more pricey and "stupider" these days.

    • @MerlynMusicman
      @MerlynMusicman Před 4 lety

      @@RyodanKai This issue was simply that kids were spending more money on shit than young adults (presumably because they have rent and bills to pay) so everything (movies, music, games, videogames) started to be aimed towards them because that's where the $$ is; so it wasn't about "dumbing it down" in of itself, and the target audience wasn't by any means "everyone".

  • @marcwittkowski5146
    @marcwittkowski5146 Před 4 lety +1

    I did not expect the feels. I did not expect to be crying after only a few minutes of watching this. I'm sure your dad would be more than proud of you. Keep it up!

  • @bigspinshit
    @bigspinshit Před 2 lety

    As I've never had a dad (passed away when I was 2) I feel not jealousy, but envy. I'm glad you had such a great dad. And I'm sure he's proud of what you achieved and for the man you are today.

  • @MechanicalFrog
    @MechanicalFrog Před 4 lety +6

    I remember being a young teen and looking at the 2nd Edition box on the shelf wishing I had enough money to get into the hobby. Thanks for the memory.

  • @DrDunce-wj8ke
    @DrDunce-wj8ke Před 4 lety +5

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad... I think it’s really cool that he played with you! I’m sure he’s proud of how far you’ve come in the hobby. (Also I think it’s amazing that he played orks! Orks iz da best boyz!

  • @1simo93521
    @1simo93521 Před 4 lety +1

    Sorry to hear about your dad man. He sounded like a good man.
    Lost my dad 10 years ago, I learned how to make all my scenery for wargaming from building train layouts with him as a kid.
    And now I'm the dad teaching both my daughters all of my skills.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Sorry to hear about your dad, mate. Great that you're passing on your/his skills though! :)

  • @PanSzawu
    @PanSzawu Před 4 lety

    God bless your dad for having taken the time to spend time with you and create good memories with you, that’s lovely

  • @WillReynolds88
    @WillReynolds88 Před 4 lety +9

    I can remember some of my friends had this box when I was about 7. I was desperate for some models, and asked my parents who refused to buy it because it was way too expensive! It wasn't until I was 15 that they got me my first box of models (empire knights!) Oh the memories....

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +2

      Empire Knights! Nice, I'm sure it was worth the wait :)

    • @WillReynolds88
      @WillReynolds88 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah and I still have them in the loft. In hindsight my parents made the right decision making me wait. 15 years later and I'm still loving the hobby! Can't wait to watch the rest of the series!

  • @xXCarryOnKillingXx
    @xXCarryOnKillingXx Před 4 lety +4

    Oh wow. I was 9, and getting this boxset was my first time really getting an army. It opened up a whole new world to me. I'd seen a few bits at boot fairs etc which got my interest peaking, but this right here. This was the ultimate goal for young me. To get and paint up a whole army of space Marines. Ooo nostalgias getting me right tonight lol

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety

      Yessss! A real rite of passage, eh? Kids today don't know what they're missing out on ;)

  • @GoodUsedGoods
    @GoodUsedGoods Před 2 lety

    I CAN SMELL THE GLUE AND FEEL MY FINGERS STICKING TOGETHER!
    I will never forgot. I went into the mall 8 years old and seen a advertisement/pamphlet by a phone booth when entering the mall. Looked in it and was hooked. My dad went into the store with me and I left with a box of Angels of Death. One of my much better memories of a kid! I loved every minute of it! Thanks for sharing it was a great nostalgic trip seeing that old box art.

  • @hollowtrees6669
    @hollowtrees6669 Před 3 lety

    The story with your father was very touching for me. My father passed away when I was 13 but we always built lego sets and some lord of the rings models together. Cheers, I’m sure your dad was always proud and would be still

  • @archonmagosaugustus
    @archonmagosaugustus Před 4 lety +7

    "to step on a gretching plastic caltrop.." - classic

  • @tr.ondholstad7079
    @tr.ondholstad7079 Před 4 lety +3

    Most of my paints are the good old 90's ones, still work a treat. the newer once all dry up.

  • @alexgant6794
    @alexgant6794 Před 4 lety +1

    Man, makes me feel so old (I'm forty next month)! I still have this box set tucked away in the spare room some where. So many happy memories of playing this with some great friends. Thanks so much for the trip down memory lane.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety

      Maybe crack it out and have a look through the books for old time's sake :)

  • @Sirvanic
    @Sirvanic Před 3 lety

    What a nostalgia trip. As a young kid my big brothers were big into Magic and 40k. So many memories of cozy evenings when they and their friends played 2nd edition on our kitchen table while I sat there like a little Gretchin with huge eyes watching these epic battles unfold right before my eyes. After they were finished and their friends left I always begged my oldest brother if I could be the one to put up his massive Ork army on his room bookshelf. He'd usually say yes and I would spend what felt like an hour setting up the perfect (in my mind) army formation. Then I asked him what he thought and he'd always shake his head and say it was crap. Then I'd get angry and cry, lol. Good memories.

  • @joeflitton8034
    @joeflitton8034 Před 4 lety +17

    Now I feel old.... I remember seeing it for sale in the Argos catalog and asking my parents....

  • @NatesMiniatures
    @NatesMiniatures Před 4 lety +12

    A freaking amazing video mate, the presentation of this one is great.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you Nate! I really enjoyed putting it together :)

    • @NatesMiniatures
      @NatesMiniatures Před 4 lety +2

      @@MidwinterMinis I really can tell, sorry about your father mate :( Good to see you two had such an amazing relationship.
      I also loved being brought back to the early 90's.

  • @gringoroll
    @gringoroll Před 2 lety

    This video has too many feels. I don't know how you do it, but your nostalgia videos always manage to make me feel like you´re talking about a life that I lived and truly touch me. The talk about your father made me remember playing Nintendo with my old man when I was a kid, and put a smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart. You´re a gifted story teller, and I am SURE your dad would have been very proud of what you´ve built.

  • @crimpnat
    @crimpnat Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing the memory of your father. Really touching. I grew up with this 2nd edition. Love this channel.

  • @Bluecadet1987
    @Bluecadet1987 Před 4 lety +5

    This was a blast! I got into 40k with the same box set. Cant wait to see your retro Space Wolves. nostalgia overload

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      For some reason, I assume Space Wolves make that "AROO, AROO" sound that Blanka makes when he wins in SFII.

  • @federationprime
    @federationprime Před 4 lety +27

    There’s one of those sitting in my old math teacher’s classroom

  • @robinharries8137
    @robinharries8137 Před 4 lety +2

    I haven’t played 40K in 20 years so CZcams serving me this video is pure witchcraft. I loved this so much - all the books and templates was nostalgia overload. I would love to see you do equivalent vids for Necromunda and Space Hulk from the same era.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety

      Yeah man, I would love to do something like this for Necromunda!

  • @richiejanukowicz
    @richiejanukowicz Před 4 lety +1

    My Dad bought me this box set for Christmas 1993 when I was 17. This video brought back loads of great memories. Great upload. Instant sub. Thanks for making this.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank so much for watching Richie, really happy you enjoyed it :)

  • @TomJones0065
    @TomJones0065 Před 4 lety +7

    damn, just you talking about this, made me go back in time, SO MAN years, "45" give or take, when I was little, I LOVE Pretend Play " Role Play Now" but My dad would NOT HAVE THIS! STOP DREAMING he said, ALL the time. YOUR DAD was SO COOL! So SO SORRY for your Loss, My dad Bailed when I was 8, but managed to stop by once in a WHILE, just to run me and my brother down.. LOVED THIS VIDEO, THANKS MAN!! GOD BLESS! XXXXXXX many MANY HUGS!!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +4

      Tom! That's such a tragic story, but remember this is me being nostalgic, my dad certainly wasn't perfect and we had our own family problems. Good job we've got such a great community to support each other, eh? :)

  • @James-cj1kl
    @James-cj1kl Před 4 lety +3

    Damnit this is amazing, more nostalgia than I ever expected.
    This video brought back to many memories: I have no idea what year it was, but my dad took me into the shop, I painted a Gretchen under the instruction of someone there, and took home this box. I painted all of them (yup, layer on layer as I decided my Space Marines would be Blood Angels, then Ultramarines, then Black Templars and probably more).
    At that age I never properly understood the rules, but me, my dad and my younger brother made it work well enough.
    I got a few more of the 40k box sets, the LOTR game, and whatever models caught my fancy growing up. Pride of place was my Balrog, broken, rebuilt, painted, repainted when I wasn't happy, and never quite finished, but loved more than anything else. When I went off to Uni my mum gave the whole lot away to a family friend who had a kid getting into the hobby... at the time I was absolutely furious, but in hindsight I hope whoever got them enjoyed them, and used it all a way into a hobby as their own.
    Now I'm 31, and have a copy of Dark Imperium for my son's 11th birthday next week. The rules are better (I refuse to just say easier, they are better!!), the models are definitely better, and despite all the moaning about price, I'd still say you get more for your £ than any cinema, meal out, or any other hobby can offer. Building, painting and gaming, and the absolutely amazing staff in every GW shop I've been in... there's a reason they're still here, 8th edition and more than 20 years on.
    Thank you so much for this, and what a fantastic find online. I'd love to see if you can get 3rd editions onward too!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for sharing all that, James! Say happy birthday to your boy from us! :)

  • @brotherjonathan3099
    @brotherjonathan3099 Před 4 lety +1

    Your dad is proud over you and your channel. Thanks for your videos and work. Be blessed

  • @bclaytz
    @bclaytz Před 4 lety +2

    I remember seeing these models in GW shops back in the 90s, but I was into the Fantasy version as a kid. Even so, I love the lore of the 40k universe so enjoyed this video a lot!

  • @HighlandPhoenix
    @HighlandPhoenix Před 4 lety +3

    The Battle for Armageddon Scenarios booklet is what nailed it for me. The short story about Commissar Yarrick and especially Commander Dante as the heroes is one of my favourite things about 40k...and made me a Blood Angels fanboy ever since!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah! What a tempting way to lure you into buying a couple of extra models, eh?

  • @nautilusshell6092
    @nautilusshell6092 Před 4 lety +4

    I still have a few Space Crusaders figurines (1991?) that a teacher gave me when he saw I played warhammer. Rétro figurines are awesome!

  • @GeneJordan
    @GeneJordan Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the walk down this nostalgic memory lane. I started in Warhammer 40K between Rogue Trader and this box set. Since I had decided to be an Ork player, buying this box was a no brainer once it was released.
    I painted the monopose Orks and Gretchen, even customizing many of the Orks for variety. I used the cardboard dreadnought until the metal model was released and immediately bought and painted that up, followed by the original plastic open-topped Battle Wagon kit, and eventually a looted Rhino. Those were the days when I had more free time, less distractions, and even less money!
    Not much has changed except for less free time and more distractions! 🤣

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Haha, I think you nailed it. It's easy to get creative with looted Ork stuff when your budget is limited! Everything's a vehicle! ;)

  • @rdubs_hikes
    @rdubs_hikes Před 4 lety

    I remember getting this at 12 years old in 93. Totally captivated me. Lucky for me, my father is still alive and I get to see him for the first time in months tomorrow and, although he "played" with me, I somehow always won.....thanks for the video as this (at almost 40 years old) really takes me back. Stay safe and be well!

  • @Domjack666
    @Domjack666 Před 4 lety +3

    I can still remember saving up my pocket money and getting it from argos, it was an amazing decent into the deep plastic pile I'm still in for nearly 25 years!
    I really enjoy your painting style and can wait to see the retro style you're planning 👍

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Dominic! I tend towards brighter colours anyway, a side effect of colourblindness, haha

  • @jagelsdorf1385
    @jagelsdorf1385 Před 4 lety +4

    A big YES for 2nd edition battle report! ;D

  • @interestingpie493
    @interestingpie493 Před 2 lety +1

    The Meatloaf doing anything for love moment really hits hard now. RIP Meatloaf

  • @MisterCioL
    @MisterCioL Před 3 lety

    We spent so much time to find this box with my parents, what a great memory. First painting, playing with friends. Thanks for this video. (No ! No ! I'm not crying...)

  • @davidhudson1711
    @davidhudson1711 Před 4 lety +3

    I remember getting this on my tenth Christmas when it came out brand new,
    I was unsure at first but then my friends at school all started collecting Warhammer with me :-) Great Days!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety

      Awesome! A similar thing happened at our school, there was even a club, haha

  • @utubenoobie01
    @utubenoobie01 Před 4 lety +9

    Painting up the models with original GW paints from the time! Going to do a 2nd ed Battle Report!! I'm going to faint......

  • @Ddavog
    @Ddavog Před 3 lety

    wow great video! the touching story about your dad really struck home with me. it was my father who began my love of warhammer. He was never a collector or player himself, but he picked up the classic warhammer flyer on the way home from work one day. For a year i poured over that flyer and dreamt of collecting my own warhammer army. Later i discovered a few friends and a cousine who also enjoyed the hobby, and now I am intoducing warhammer to my on son. thank you for producing such amazing videos the not only showcase the hobby itself, but also the amazing memories and emotions that so many of us have developed over several decades.

  • @JakeJ2HK
    @JakeJ2HK Před 2 lety

    As long as you continue working on the hobby that you and him shared and remember the time you shared together, your father will always be there right by your side.🖌❤
    Your Dad is definitely proud of you, and I'm sure he is still watching you from the other side. He has seen you still doing the hobby that you and him shared when you where a child, and seen you turn that hobby into a career where you teach thousands people like me how to do this hobby better.

  • @alexthedespoiler9044
    @alexthedespoiler9044 Před 4 lety +3

    So sweet....I never switched to another edition. Still playing 2nd edition battles! No worries about rule updates, errata, ...

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  Před 4 lety +1

      Wow, really? I might have to pick your brains when it comes to playing the battle report, haha

    • @bluesun-qn9yr
      @bluesun-qn9yr Před 4 lety

      .... battle report please.... obviously..... after you've painted everything.... no pressure then! lol

  • @harbl99
    @harbl99 Před 4 lety +50

    Take a drink every time Guy says 'iconic'.
    (note: do not do this, you will die.)

  • @christiantoll494
    @christiantoll494 Před 3 lety

    Your father would be very proud of you
    Your work on this Chanel has made me want to be in the hobby again and I have even bought some minis I’m going to start painting
    Thank you for being an inspiration!

  • @fearandloathing2728
    @fearandloathing2728 Před 3 lety

    These videos really take me back to my child hood. I have a huge container of all these older minies from the 90's