Urbanmech LAM unboxing

Join me as I unbox a joke gone too far.
#tabletopgaming #wargaming #boardgames #battletech #battletechminiatures

[@Chago1701]

I'm kind of wondering why they tuckerized Fred Tatasciore on the pilot card. He's a voice actor that I know from Star Trek: Lower Decks (Lt. Shaxs) but has done a ton of other shows as well

[@DrBanzai]

That’s a very odd choice

[@Nodwick123]

So instead of an lance/star of mechs we dont have models for yet we get an out of season 1st april joke?

[@DrBanzai]

Best the Catalyst brain trust can do…

[@mathewkelly9968]

I guess you're ignoring the Star League boxes coming out with your need to cry plus all the other announcements

[@punkrockoclock]

@@mathewkelly9968 it’s a legitimate complaint. Rather than produce unreleased mechs they instead waste time and resources on a joke.

[@DicePunk]

Social media manager: "You know what would be really funny?" *proceeds to say something unfunny* CEO: *Laughs his ass off.* Product Designer: *SIGH*

[@DrBanzai]

Pretty much

[@D00MerJohn]

They couldn't even give us a Legendary Orion for AK... instead we get this

[@DrBanzai]

The card says it’s an Orion Kb, which the small b means it’s a royal star League variant. The wrinkle though, is that configuration does not exist. So here we sit waiting for the record sheet.

[@punishedfink]

I keep hearing it's never been a better time to be a battletech fan. I want off of mister Bones wild ride.

[@DrBanzai]

Me too, kid.

[@yourseatatthetable]

Yep, if BT ever had a mascot, it's the Urbie. Now, what we need is an Assault version and a Quad version.

[@phildicks4721]

The Urbie already has an Assault Version...its called the Anhilliator.😂😂😂

[@DrBanzai]

I want off the Urbanmech ride. The joke went flat after the Urbanmech lance box, which was actually useful unlike this.

[@yourseatatthetable]

@@DrBanzai I've always found the Urbanmech a good city fighter for defense. Its only real flaw is the lack of ammo. It's slow speed isn't a problem in confined battlescapes. But that's my opinion.

[@DrBanzai]

@yourseatatthetable as a mech, I don’t mind the Urbanmech, it’s fine. The issue is it’s become a running joke that has gone too far, as far as products/focus etc

[@DarkKnightCuron]

No, the BattleTech mascot started as the Warhammer, and then became the Atlas. I don't see an Urbanmech head as the symbol, it's an atlas head.

[@8moebius8]

Another wasted opportunity. Jokes on us.

[@CDMJDMHHC]

no talon, no enfield, no shootist,Lineholder,watchman, etc. Lams shouldn't take up manufacturing,production time when so many mechs remain undone.

[@toawing]

I've heard this box was always going to be urbie, they just chose a lam version instead of 2-3 different urbie modals. I actually like lams and while I like how silly this modal is I do have to agree that canon mechs should have priority. Plenty of good mechs are unavailable or metal only.

[@jagdson2701]

Instead of buying the UrbanLAM set, I should find a copy of "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension." It's certainly not a thin joke that went on so long it became a waste of resources. The best thing about BT was always the customization. The comments have repeated reminders that UrbanLAM does not conform to the construction rules. Soon it will... and with a bit of cut&glue it will do so while carrying nukes.

[@DrBanzai]

Carmen Miranda’s Ghost song “Bomber” increases in volume

[@RUINERx117]

I need a wrecked Urbanmech, what pack is that in again?

[@DrBanzai]

The north wind highlanders pack, IRC; it’s an alternative option to place the jumping Highlander mech

[@RUINERx117]

Well I definitely don't need a jumping Highlander. That's useless in Alpha Strike if you are considering line-of-sight.

[@bruced648]

this is going to be fantastic fielding a full company of these. the most unexpected defense to go up against. yes, I will be getting 12 of these plus 2 command units. (14) also, I am not a 3 day gaming tourist. I've been playing since Battledroids. playing standard battletech at battalion and regiment strength is a typical Saturday 4 to 5 hour battle. having these in addition to my battalion of urbanmech city defense forces, will be a lot of fun!

[@DrBanzai]

You do you, I just post videos on KZbin, I’m not a cop lol

[@bruced648]

@DrBanzai I know. I was just stirring the pot a bit. I did kit bash my own Urbie LAM - it was a kit bash challenge. I prefer my version over the CGL version. personally, I agree with your video. they would have been much better off making a set of actual LAM boxes. Stinger, Wasp and Phoenixhawk. those would have been well received.

[@DrBanzai]

@@bruced648 right on. Conversions are always good.

[@kithran]

Noones going to buy it you say however it (along with the Star League lance with the painted Orion) sold out in about 15 minutes at UK Games Expo....

[@DrBanzai]

Something about fools and their money being parted…

[@Septulum]

@@DrBanzai That and apparently only a handful of each box being available.

[@RemTV]

are there even any rules for this thing?

[@DrBanzai]

At the time of review, there are rules for LAMs but this mech is without a record sheet; even if it does get one, they will likely not be legal based on the total warfare construction rules

[@xyonblade]

the urbanmech meme has gone too far, I would have bought a phoenix hawk LAM, I won't buy this.

[@DrBanzai]

Same

[@DarkKnightCuron]

Same

[@stuggaroy]

It's cannon now. No takesies backsies. I field a lance of them now and no opponents can stop me. The UrbieLAM is fueled from your tears.

[@DrBanzai]

I await what kind of mental rule gymnastics they use to make the record sheets

[@DarkKnightCuron]

Yep, it's canon. As a failure.

[@R4V3-0N]

From memory I thought this wasn't canon?

[@DarkKnightCuron]

@@R4V3-0N It basically isn't, mostly on account it doesn't conform to the construction rules.

[@calebhebert2733]

Catalyst needs to sell you jokes because that's what they are. Imagine being a big company and relying on constant kickstarters.

[@JustinKase1969]

It is silly - but it is enjoyable. Though I wish they kept Bishop Steiner's LAM Urbie cockpit orientation. Personally, I find this more palatable and believable than some of the eras. But, different people enjoy different things - and I am sure there are people who are thrilled to see various era 'mechs, while there are others who will never use them. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but they aren't forced to buy it. Just hoping to see some sheets for them (even if 100% unofficial). The thing I take from this, is that maybe, just maybe, we will see other LAM box sets.

[@DrBanzai]

They could have done an existing LAM, and I don’t think anyone would have raised an eyebrow, but they did this, and decided to give us something no one will use consistently

[@MrClassicor]

This is fun. We are allowed to have fun every once in a while. I applaud our new Urbie LAM Overlords.

[@DrBanzai]

They had fun with the: Urbanmech Salvage Box, the Urbanmech Lance pack, the Urbanmech company pack, and the UrbanFest April fools book…

[@MrClassicor]

@@DrBanzai Where there are Urbies, the fun never stops! I will get one, and I think I will call it Gary.

[@DrBanzai]

@@MrClassicor that’s certainly an opinion

[@MrClassicor]

@@DrBanzai What can I say - none of us are entitled to get what we think is "necessary" 🤷‍♂️ If we were, I would rage at the Blackjacks. Hate those things. So, this is not for you. Fair enough. But it seems to me that there are enough people enjoying this release to make it worthwhile. And if CGL decide to have more Urbie shenanigans in the future, that is their prerogativ. Besides, this might be them dipping their toes into the LAM pool; if this goes well it just might make it more likely to get "serious" / more traditional LAMs in the future. Seriously though, there is even a Blackjack in the Dragoons lance box, what's the deal with that? Ugly fekkers.

[@DrBanzai]

The issue, as far as I understand the LAM rules, this mech is rules wise illegal. There are the alpha strike cards, but they are hilariously bad, and is someone wants to light their money on fire it’s on them. I’m just the messanger

[@J4H3AD]

Yeah... Urbie has gone too far. No record sheets, nothing actually useful. This is an april fools joke that took up a production slot that could've been used for literally anything else.

[@R4V3-0N]

Yes and no. This served well as a light hearted official release of a product and one that has been rather popular and well received. Even if you absolutely dislike it there is still a positive net benefit for you: sales. Which means more products down the line and/or greater capacity of products. With literally every other force pack being serious, a single joke one in this wave or year doesn't hurt.

[@InquisitorAstelon]

As someone who started with the box sold in Walden Books in the ancient times... this is awesome and I love it.

[@DrBanzai]

Could have been something actually useful, all I’m saying

[@R4V3-0N]

It's more useful than an actual urbanmech. So I'm fine with that.

[@135forte]

Not sure which is funnier, the absolue knowledge that people are spite buying this or the fact that you have one despite hating it.

[@DrBanzai]

I didn’t really have any script for this, so when I started speaking it just kind of flowed. I don’t hate it as much as I think it’s a gross misapplication of resources

[@Krefey]

I want the flying trash can!

[@DrBanzai]

Model a normal Urbanmech jumping…

[@horriblypink]

I swear I am the only person who actually wanted this thing 😂

[@DrBanzai]

No shade, you do you 🍻

[@youtmeme]

Love it!!!!😊

[@gambitraven]

And the Dodo battalion flys again Them ideas Team rocket Starfox

[@DrBanzai]

Could better be achieved with Wasps/Stinger/Phoenix Hawk LAMs, which exist and have rules.

[@POHLlitiker]

Calling the wreck the best version is cold...

[@SRTifiable]

This is made for us autists with a completionist complex. So…you know, 99% of table top gamers 😬😅

[@DrBanzai]

Yeah… yeah…

[@Badlemech]

Are you seriously disappointed with this? Why buy it, you knew what it was before buying it. I think it's awesome and hilarious, can't wait to get mine!

[@DrBanzai]

Reviewing things includes reviewing things I’d rather not. This is a meme product which expresses the contempt with which CGL holds the fan base.

[@Badlemech]

@@DrBanzai dude, this thing is gonna sell out, lol

[@DrBanzai]

@@Badlemech God I hope not. But I realize there are plenty of brain rotted newcomers that don’t realize this is useless and not representative of what actual LAMs can do.

[@Badlemech]

​@@DrBanzai Maybe lighten up a little, it's a joke product, some people like jokes. Also, newcomers are great, why denigrate them?

[@DrBanzai]

@@Badlemech as far as “it’s just a joke” this is Urbanmech “joke” product #5. The joke is old at this point. The tributary problem with this is if this does draw in new players, they will just think the game is a joke instead of a great game.

[@Blue_Dingo]

This thing is gonna sell out :)

[@DrBanzai]

If it does, CGL will take the wrong lesson from it, like it does with everything else

[@mathewkelly9968]

Everyone who likes this down vote this negative nancy , a good ratioing will tell him how wrong he is 😂

[@DrBanzai]

Your engagement grows my channel ;)

[@DrBanzai]

lol he thinks I’m in this for validating my opinion lmao

[@DarthJester]

So you can't formulate any meaningful counter argument. Looks like you just conceded.