Tank turret still has some places where it is better than the 0 pt alternatives.

It is super-secret tech against Black Witch, because she can only replace 'standard' objects, and the turret is a 'special' object.

So its 2 pts may be worth it in order to ensure it doesn't get abracadabra-ed into a mjolnir or scorpio-key, and then you don't have a heavy to bash with.

I think another option would be to say the sculpt that takes up 2 squares actually occupies 2 squares. That would give it an advantage over the standard objects.

I like your idea better, but I think either would be viable.

I thought it did take up 2 squares?

No, it only takes up one square.

I've been playing it wrong forever then.

Let's say there's some figure that has PC with 7 range. Then let's say they print a new figure 2 years later with all the same stats, same value, same everything, except that it has PC with 8 range. Should the old figure be errata'd to have 8 range?

No. What you've found is a perfect example (although a subtle one) of power creep. And I'm okay with just not using Tank Turret ever again. Can't say I got much use out of it to begin with.

I don't think they need to change the Tank Turret. Mostly Obsolete is acceptable. However would it be NICE if the changed it to something more useful? Absolutely.

I don't need to house rule the Tank Turret to give it the dumpsters powers. At our home games (usually 4 player games) we traditionally put the dumpster in the center of the map every game, in addition to the players' objects.

This thread has given me the idea that it would be fun to have an ultra-heavy object that degrades with use. Hit someone with it and replace it with a heavy object. Use it in another attack and replace it with a light object, etc... I'd want to make a set of double-sided tokens that showed the deterioration of the object. What would be a fair price for such an object? (Particularly if it is ruled to not be dropped between attacks.)

Since when??

So have i, apparently

this is the best idea. a superheavy you could swing at someone 2 squares away would be worth 2 pts without being overpowered or overcosted
degraded effect is a pretty neat idea too

July of 2012.

Seriously, it's always been that way.

I actually really like this idea, and might have to use it at some point...maybe built it into a scenario or something.

I wish WizKids would hear this idea and give it some thought

Around here it's already been house ruled that you can use it as an ordinary 3d ultra-heavy, like a foom finger or silver mjolnir for regular heavies. Or, if you want to pay the 2 points for it, that's fine too.

I wouldn't have it actually grant Giant Reach. That would let the character use the Carry ability, which in no way should be granted by holding a significant portion of a tank. Now, the ability to attack two squares out? I'd say definitely yes to that and maybe any opposing characters in a direct line as well.

I'll take a sculpt over no sculpt for pretty much any game element, so it's worth the points to me.