Makes Perfect sense, does it not?

Seeing as OP is designed to promote sales, I'd expect it.

To be honest I prefer to have more players playing Tanks, so Im rather flexible towards the players with 3rd party models. Allowing that is actualy not bad for the producer, because bigger player community is better for business and attracting new players than couple of purists playing 100% Tank models in their basement. Even those that have 3rd party tanks will at least partialy buy from G9 usualy (especially if there will be more cards in future expansions, like it is in FFG systems).

At the same time I understand and support the idea of additional support/tournament prizes for 100% Tank lists to encourage people buing "originals". Personaly I have plenty of FoW tanks and probably could go on without buying anything more than starter - but I have bought some extra G9 blisters anyway, just to support the new system. :)

Edited by user Monday, April 25, 2016 8:07:54 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

As others have mentioned I am expecting OP to have rules around official models, I would be surprised around a painted requirement. It feels that the intent of the colored plastics is to assemble and play. I do like the idea of additional rewards for painted models or similar ideas. But it will be up to the program organizers, the game store and of course GF9. I do hope there is room for some free for all, third party miniatures play at the store level.