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 pities2004 wrote:

 AgeOfEgos wrote:

 dienekes96 wrote:
I'm buying this kit just go mount one of the front of a Dreadknight. AV25...fact.

Are you ready for allies Brother?






The tank at least looks interesting and has some decent sounding rules. I could see the 3rd party market doing a much better job at the Centurion chassis compared to this.

Needs more Centurion

While that is a valiant attempt, marines of the 666th founding Chapters like the Emperor's Nesting Dolls need more. Dreadknight plus centurion plus tactical seems about right. Venerable versions strap on terminator armor and scout armor as well just in case.

Cheers Frankie Joe! Pics of the sprues would make you legendary. Those models look quite good. I see loads of bits that make me happy!

Nice! not too much clutter.

They look good!

Those Vanguards - now that's how it is done!

 warboss wrote:

 pities2004 wrote:

 AgeOfEgos wrote:

 dienekes96 wrote:
I'm buying this kit just go mount one of the front of a Dreadknight. AV25...fact.

Are you ready for allies Brother?






The tank at least looks interesting and has some decent sounding rules. I could see the 3rd party market doing a much better job at the Centurion chassis compared to this.

Needs more Centurion

While that is a valiant attempt, marines of the 666th founding Chapters like the Emperor's Nesting Dolls need more. Dreadknight plus centurion plus tactical seems about right. Venerable versions strap on terminator armor and scout armor as well just in case.

Then to a Knight, then a Warhound Titan, and so on.....

Power Armour-sized Storm Shields and Thunder Hammers in plastics would make converting a Marshal much easier - which is obviously compensated by the fact that we don't know anything about the rules yet.

Vanguard!!!

Much better. Would love to see the sprue (though that's probably hoping for too much at this point...)

Now those look better. The lc poses seem a bit awkward mind you; GW seems to have a problem positioning them.

AWSOME VV! Now bring on the Sternguard!

See some great helmets (beakie with a targeter...been waiting forever for that) and weapons in that kit. As much as I don't like the Centurions...that is equivalent t how much I like the Vanguard Vets.

Now to see the Stern, Tacs, and plastic HQ kits. Dare to dream.

Angry Ron wrote:
Now those look better. The lc poses seem a bit awkward mind you; GW seems to have a problem positioning them.

I'm sure you can bodge it by scraping off the symbols and mixing and matching. I see at least 3 pairs of LCs in those pics.

 Grimtuff wrote:


Then to a Knight, then a Warhound Titan, and so on.....

True.. but I was only listing the "40K approved" version. I fully expect to see yours in the next FW apoc expansion book.

I can't wait to paint those in BA colors with BA shoulder pads.

Angry Ron wrote:
Now those look better. The lc poses seem a bit awkward mind you; GW seems to have a problem positioning them.

really? it looks fine to me. like theyre running up or something.

You know, if the rest of this release is on par with these, this might not be a bad release after all. Hell, no one is pointing a gun at your head forcing you to buy the centellytubbies- wait, forget I just said that, don't want to give GW any ideas...

Frankie Joe wrote:
Hey, vanguards! A store near me accidentally put this box out for sale a month early, and they are glorious models. The box comes with four pairs of fancy-looking chainswords and bolt pistols along with all the hammers and claws and such, so it also functions as a better looking assault squad box. Slightly more expensive, granted, but I feel like it's definitely worth it.

First post by a new user is a leak photo no one else has seen? Perhaps GW does follow the forum chatter after all and are doing a bit of PR damage control.

I already assembled them, so I can't really provide you with proper pictures of the sprues, but I can show you my assembled marines along with what's left of them, if that's of anybody's interest..

I promise that the lightning claw dudester looks cooler when looked at from above.











The sprue pics are sort of crap, but whachugonndo.

Hmmm, so they don't come with standard backpacks, makes me wonder just what the rules for them with be...

Surprisingly few spare parts on those sprues, really.

Fantastic! I hope their rules will get much better, otherwise I'll have to proxy them ;]

Wow, looks like marines players are finally getting the highly customizable vanguard they wanted.

Well played GW, that almost makes up for the centurions

 Agamemnon2 wrote:
Surprisingly few spare parts on those sprues, really.

I was thinking the same thing, but I've got so many spare bits from the Ravenwing Knights (for cool bolt pistols and so on) that I think I'll be set!

 Agamemnon2 wrote:
Surprisingly few spare parts on those sprues, really.

My first thought too, sigh.

Still like the kit though.

Thanks again, Frankie! Enjoy your new toys!


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Makes me happy as previous rumors said the Sternguard were the best of the two kits. And I like this VanVet kit. Quite a bit.

The kit only comes with five sets of arms, with all the weapons only being attached to a hand. Not counting the lightning claws, of course.

Frankie Joe wrote:

I promise that the lightning claw dudester looks cooler when looked at from above.

Looks like he should have some sort of special "flying headbutt" rule. Anyway, I like the posing of these, and the level of extra detail is just right.

Also, liking the bionic beaky head and the sabre-style power sword.

I don't suppose your LGS accidentally put any Sternguard out as well...?

While they look nice, a bit miffed at the lack of bits, especially at that price...
I'll agree, they hit the mark with the amount of detail on these, enough to signify their veneration while still leaving space for freehand/modeling on details.

 azreal13 wrote:

 Agamemnon2 wrote:
Surprisingly few spare parts on those sprues, really.

My first thought too, sigh.

Still like the kit though.

Remember its for vanilla marines, so you really can't expect it to be like the DC/SW boxes and come with a ton of extra bits for your other stuff. And you're still getting 4 each of PA SS and TH...

Frankie Joe wrote:
The kit only comes with five sets of arms, with all the weapons only being attached to a hand. Not counting the lightning claws, of course.

If nothing else, I am happy that they figured out the whole "swap at the hands" bit instead of making me cut of the handles of weapons and then try to glue them on the fists.

Natfka says battle report is BT, just bask in that essence.