Thats a scratch-made Photoshop file printed on a full sheet label, stuck to 3/8 black foam board, and cut out with a utility knife. Pieces have good heft and won't curl or blow away like cardstock pieces.
You don't need $400 and 3 months of work to play an awesome wargame.
What does that have to do with playing with them? I can't play with them yet because I haven't printed out a second army yet, but that's a separate reason.
I think that was horrible comment, and I hope it was sarcastic. I think there is too much crap involved in GW games to really enjoy them (unless you have the time). I'd rather spend my time playing, and that's coming from someone who collected WH40k for about 10 years!
You don't need $400 and 3 months of work to play an awesome wargame.