I was happy with the postal wait! An old phrase,... "good things come to those who wait," as time adds value to everything. The time to create such a product, is not wasted. The thought, effort and creativity of this adventure shines through for me. It's heavy (and I purchased it with an even heavier item), so the postage costs were not favourable (as I'm across the pond from America, taxes etc), but I was more than happy to pay. The box was received in top condition and protected very well. Someone took the time and effort to pack this, and with some sort of specialist material that I've never seen used before.
Unfortunately, due to local laws, I could not receive the wireless sound box, which looks excellent from the pictures, but even that, looking at it now, it appears certain spells can be cast to obtain one. Ooooh, there's going to be a bad smell of blood, with the odd tinge of sulphur from my basement, as I do the work necessary to get one. Have the HPLHS thought of everything? Well..... even the book itself, they include extra spare stickers, so if you dare to look inside, then you can re-seal it for other players. It's everything, the newspaper props, maps, all sorts, just excellent. The vintage radio sampler,..... "Buzz tries again with a right hook and Max steps back." just excellent stuff, really great. Easily downloadable from the webpage, even I managed it!
I don't often write reviews for other companies products that I buy, but it is only fair to do so for this. If you only take one thing away from this review, then let it be.......
If you can't get the enthusiasm for a game of The Call of Cthulhu, from a box like this, then you are playing the wrong game. Again, and truly AGAIN! the HPLHS set the benchmark for a Cthulhu adventure. This is people who love something, creating something they love for it. Long may they stay in business and they can feel justifiably proud of another fantastic achievement.
