It’s Not a New System, It Says Old Right in the Name
We love those hobby moments that start with a firm declaration and immediately fall apart under the weight of a cool box of minis.
This time, it began with Wilini stating very clearly that he was absolutely not getting into any new system. Fair enough. Most of us know that feeling: there’s already more than enough on the painting desk, enough armies waiting for attention, and definitely enough projects “for later”.
And then Stas delivered the perfect counterargument:
It’s not a new system. It literally says it’s old in the name.
Honestly, that is hard to argue with.
So yes, this little exchange was brought to us by Warhammer: The Old World, which continues to be extremely dangerous for anyone who used to have “just a bit” of nostalgia for classic fantasy models.
One of the funniest details from this purchase was Stas noticing what may be a new personal record for the oldest copyright date spotted on a The Old World sprue. That is part of the charm, really. TOW has this wonderful energy of opening a new box and also taking a tiny trip through hobby history at the same time.
But the real highlight was what came out of the box next: wolves.
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling out a unit like that. Before anything is assembled, painted, or even fully planned, you can already see where the project wants to go. Even if someone insists they are not starting a new system, a handful of classic models can make a very convincing case.
We’re big fans of this kind of purchase: half practical hobby decision, half self-inflicted trap, and 100% powered by enthusiasm. Sometimes all it takes is one joke, one box, and one gloriously old sprue to remind us that “not starting a new system” is often more of a temporary mood than a permanent rule.
And really — if it’s The Old World, does it even count as new?