There actually are not two different versions of the original box floating around. The “1942” image was released as an advance announcement and is of a prototype. All of the production boxes say “1941”. BGG has the prototype version of the box as its main image, which is very confusing. It has led more than one person to question whether a copy of AA50 being sold online is authentic. I have asked them several times to change it to the production version, and they have done so every time, but then someone else (presumably the person that uploaded the prototype image) asks them to change it back again.
Brilliant. Thank you, Krieghund.
Yes, it was fascinating to learn this bit of behind-the-scenes information. The situation Krieghund describes sounds a bit like what happens in the movie industry when an upcoming film’s trailer – assembled while the film is still in post-production – includes a scene that was shot during production but which ultimately ends up on the cutting room during the editing process before the actual release. This can create confusion and disappointment for people who first saw the trailer and then see the released film and react by thinking, “Hey, wait a minute…wasn’t there supposed to be a scene where such-and-such happens?”
Wow! I just came across this news today. I have always wanted a “real” copy of this game, and now it seems that I will be able to get one!
Well at least there wasn’t a prototype version that says “Spring 1941: and there is peace in our time! 50th Anniversary Chamberlain Edition”
Well at least there wasn’t a prototype version that says “Spring 1941: and there is peace in our time! 50th Anniversary Chamberlain Edition”
That would probably have been called the “Munich 1938 Edition.” One interesting feature of such a game would have been the inclusion of Spain as a player nation fighting against itself.
There actually are not two different versions of the original box floating around. The “1942” image was released as an advance announcement and is of a prototype. All of the production boxes say “1941”. BGG has the prototype version of the box as its main image, which is very confusing. It has led more than one person to question whether a copy of AA50 being sold online is authentic. I have asked them several times to change it to the production version, and they have done so every time, but then someone else (presumably the person that uploaded the prototype image) asks them to change it back again.
One thing that actually puzzles me, I went to the link graciously provided by CWO Mark and while reading the page… it sounds like it is ALREADY available… (maybe it is my french canadian interpretation that read wrong) shouldn’t there be a “release date” on that page?
The Avalon Hill web page is in line with what Shelly said, which is that information about the game would be available there soon. The game itself will only be available in the fall. The formal release date announcement for A&A games tends to take the form of a Wizards of the Coast solicitation flyer that is made available to retailers – for example, this one for the 1914 game:
http://www.axisandallies.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2012_12_19_AA1914_Solicitation_en_US.pdf
my box says 900+ pieces and ebay value over $500
Just for fun, I took the partial map board picture on the Avalon Hill website’s “Learn More” link for the reprint and compared it with the photos and data on knp7765’s “Evolution of Axis & Allies pieces – Take 2” thread (http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=23386.0). The sculpts that we see in the picture are consistent with the sculpts that were issued with the original Anniversary game: the British have Sherman tanks and have Spitfires with upcurved wings, and the Japanese have an artillery piece whose struts are closed. (Beginning with the 1942 game, the British have had Matilda tanks and flat-winged Spitfires, and the Japanese have had an artillery piece whose struts are open.) This doesn’t really tell us anything definitive about the reprint, since the picture may be one of the original game. If it’s a picture of the reprint, then either it’s an actual picture of the game as it will be produced (in which case the sculpts are the original designs) or it’s some sort of provisional picture that may or may not reflect the eventual sculpt components.
Just like the “1942” Box, I’m pretty sure its just a stock photo… very common thing in promoting reprints, even if it’s a redesign of any kind.
I wouldn’t put any stock into those photos as indicative of the upcoming reprint one way or another.
Just like the “1942” Box, I’m pretty sure its just a stock photo… very common thing in promoting reprints, even if it’s a redesign of any kind.
I wouldn’t put any stock into those photos as indicative of the upcoming reprint one way or another.
Agreed; as I mentioned, this doesn’t tell us anything definitive. There’s a certain amusing irony to the principle that one shouldn’t put any stock in a stock photo. :-D
@CWO:
Agreed; as I mentioned, this doesn’t tell us anything definitive.Â
Then why did you post it ?
@CWO:
There’s a certain amusing irony to the principle that one shouldn’t put any stock in a stock photo. :-D
Irony can be pretty darn ironic at times…
Hmm, this sounds encouraging for new sculpts.
http://www.phdgames.com/axis-allies-anniversary-edition-avalon-hill/
Contents:
1 game box
1 updated rulebook
6 country specific�storage boxes (USA, UK, Russia, Germany, Japan, & Italy)
2 common storage boxes
1 24″ � 46″ game board
14 game dice
650+ plastic miniatures (with 4 new sculpts)
�and much more!
I found this description on a couple sites that were updated in the past day; I don’t think the original mentioned 4 new sculpts - can anyone confirm that?
I found this description on a couple sites that were updated in the past day; I don’t think the original mentioned 4 new sculpts - can anyone confirm that?
Yes:
http://wpn.wizards.com/en/products/axis-allies
Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition
Release Date:
9/22/2017
Description:
The most celebrated Axis & Allies edition is back!
Upon its release nearly a decade ago, the Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition became an instant classic! Now this deluxe board game designed by Larry Harris (the original creator of Axis & Allies), returns with rulebook updates and streamlined gameplay.
With over 650 playing pieces, including the largest board ever created for an A&A game, this beloved board game is a must have for the strategy gamer enthusiast.
Age Range: Ages 12+
Players: 2-6 Players
Play Time: 6 hours
Contents:
Updated A&A rulebook, with errata and rules clarifications
6 country-specific storage boxes (USA, UK, Russia, Germany, Japan, and Italy)
2 common storage boxes
Game board (24 x 46 inches), the largest Axis & Allies board
Over 650 plastic miniatures, with 4 new sculpts
Additional components including game dice, tokens, paper bills, and plastic chips
UPC: A630509612710
SKU: C39720000
MSRP*: $100
*Applies to U.S. Only
Cool :-)
It is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $75.48
or you can get the original for the low price of $999
I’m thinking Cool Stuff Inc. will have a better price.
@CWO:
Release Date:
9/22/2017MSRP: $100
The only two things I needed to see, ty.
@CWO:
Additional components including game dice, tokens, paper bills, and plastic chips
It surprises me that we still get paper bills. I just assumed this was gone forever. :-)
@CWO:
Additional components including game dice, tokens, paper bills, and plastic chips
It surprises me that we still get paper bills. I just assumed this was gone forever. :-)
It would be nice if reprint also features The Return Of The Plastic Factories, since the original has plastic ICs. Those items looked gone forever too, as far as the most recent games were concerned.
