I'm going to go with GSC, there's a pretty reliable rumor that the next box set is going to be GSC vs Custodes, so perhaps something from that? Even if it's not from that set, it's likely the GSC codex is not far behind and thus some amount of new models.
Tawnis wrote: I'm going to go with GSC, there's a pretty reliable rumor that the next box set is going to be GSC vs Custodes, so perhaps something from that? Even if it's not from that set, it's likely the GSC codex is not far behind and thus some amount of new models.
The rumor is that both GSC and Custodes are getting a single new model. There's a Saboteur for the GSC and a "lieutenant-esque" hero for the Custodes.
Size-wise it looks too small to contain multiple rockets. If the scope on the right is the size of a typical marine scope, I'm going with man-portable rocket launcher or mortar. Hazard-stripes point me to GSC, as others have noted.
It's the Sabateur. He's got this on his right arm(s) and the detonator in the left. Fire this thing and you set down a marker where it hits. Then you can trigger it to blow up during any of your shooting phases.
Maybe it will be Custodes vs. Khorne with new Berzerkers. Custodes fighting off a Khorne demonic invasion with the return of Angry Ron. Could be the Axe guy in the preview is a new named champion of Khorne. Because we need a new Khorne start collecting box with more Bloodriders and Bloodletters in it.
Of course, if you were a proper proper Sad Old Scrote, you’d have belaboured the n00bs that, originally, the Chimera was an adaptation of the Basilisk chassis, and not the other way round.
No I’m not judging you silently. I’m judging you loud and publicly
Looks too clean to be standard IG. Too advanced for GSC. Not stylized enough for Custodes or Sisters. Its Marines, Scions, or something entirely new.
Squats. I'll lie to myself and go with that because it makes me feel better, even though we know 75% chance its Marines.
Realistically... knowing GW one Primaris scout kit probably wasn't enough and GW really can't let other factions be too distinctive... SoB got Paragon warsuits... so I think GW gone and made some kind of primaris scout piloted warsuits.... Sized like the SoB ones, styled like the Invictus.
Looks too clean to be standard IG. Too advanced for GSC. Not stylized enough for Custodes or Sisters. Its Marines, Scions, or something entirely new.
Squats. I'll lie to myself and go with that because it makes me feel better, even though we know 75% chance its Marines.
Realistically... knowing GW one Primaris scout kit probably wasn't enough and GW really can't let other factions be too distinctive... SoB got Paragon warsuits... so I think GW gone and made some kind of primaris scout piloted warsuits.... Sized like the SoB ones, styled like the Invictus.
I think we might get a new Sentinel with new Guard, weather its steel legion or otherwise. Cawl has been sitting around long enough and this could be the extra weapons for it.
There is at least one thing that kinda/sorta looked like it might be the Saboteur in this video and some of the accompanying stuff from 2019's Open Day.
MobileSuitRandom wrote: The round rocket thingy is *very* similar to the ones on the Storm Speeder, so I'll join the "hoping for Squats, but 75% chance it's SM" camp :|
It’s also identical to the one on the Dunestrider, so it’s just an Imperial design, not specifically Space Marines.
I think the GSC Saboteur has the only reveals from today for the backpack and the detonator. The Ogor's cloak fits the chest but it's not confirmed from the pictures.
Looks too clean to be standard IG. Too advanced for GSC. Not stylized enough for Custodes or Sisters. Its Marines, Scions, or something entirely new.
Squats. I'll lie to myself and go with that because it makes me feel better, even though we know 75% chance its Marines.
Realistically... knowing GW one Primaris scout kit probably wasn't enough and GW really can't let other factions be too distinctive... SoB got Paragon warsuits... so I think GW gone and made some kind of primaris scout piloted warsuits.... Sized like the SoB ones, styled like the Invictus.
My guess/wish is Primaris Techmarine with field gun, Will have thunderfire cannon alternative build + one other alternative build (as plastic kits do these days).
Looks too clean to be standard IG. Too advanced for GSC. Not stylized enough for Custodes or Sisters. Its Marines, Scions, or something entirely new.
Squats. I'll lie to myself and go with that because it makes me feel better, even though we know 75% chance its Marines.
Realistically... knowing GW one Primaris scout kit probably wasn't enough and GW really can't let other factions be too distinctive... SoB got Paragon warsuits... so I think GW gone and made some kind of primaris scout piloted warsuits.... Sized like the SoB ones, styled like the Invictus.
My guess/wish is Primaris Techmarine with field gun, Will have thunderfire cannon alternative build + one other alternative build (as plastic kits do these days).
Hey could be!?
I certainly hope it's not that, the last thing we need is more Primaris.
The fact we don't 'need' more primaris is precisely why it will be more primaris. Whether we like it or not GW's studio is required to produce a full slate of Marine releases every year. The group of designers and developers working on Space Marines is pretty much the same size as the group working on everything else for the game.
aka_mythos wrote: The fact we don't 'need' more primaris is precisely why it will be more primaris. Whether we like it or not GW's studio is required to produce a full slate of Marine releases every year. The group of designers and developers working on Space Marines is pretty much the same size as the group working on everything else for the game.
aka_mythos wrote: The fact we don't 'need' more primaris is precisely why it will be more primaris. Whether we like it or not GW's studio is required to produce a full slate of Marine releases every year. The group of designers and developers working on Space Marines is pretty much the same size as the group working on everything else for the game.
aka_mythos wrote: The fact we don't 'need' more primaris is precisely why it will be more primaris. Whether we like it or not GW's studio is required to produce a full slate of Marine releases every year. The group of designers and developers working on Space Marines is pretty much the same size as the group working on everything else for the game.
Please Sir, May I Have A Citation?
One of the GW podcast/video interviews with one their developers. I don't remember which, but he's remarking about how he got his start, how he got involved with a particular project, and as a quick aside, and for the benefit of listeners, he briefly touches on the different teams on the 40k side of things at GW, and how development is generally organized. He doesn't explicitly say the teams are the same size.
The jist of his story was he wrote some marine stuff for WD and got asked to enter the rotation of people on the marine side of the studio. He describes the 40k side of the studio, I paraphrase, where besides the very small support teams that do stuff for WD, or things like terrain, the bulk of the developers are split between two teams. There's a half of the development team working on marines, where some of them are typically wrapping up the 'current' marine project while the others are starting on the 'next' marine project, and he contrasts that with working on the other "half" of the team where they might be wrapping up a xenos race while starting to move on to chaos marines.
"We have identified a number of new sub-variants of [gaunts] that fall even outside the alphus, betaro, gammis and kappun strains we have categorised. Local defence forces dubbed two of these 'tri-claws' and 'cyclopeans'."
Flehsborer beetles and devourer fleshworms collected from the battlefield were also different from the previously encountered and they also pointed out the fine adaptation of teeth and body shapes allowing them to penetrate different patterns of flak armor.
That's tough one. It has a very Tyranid shape, but is potentially missing some details (vents on the middle forearm, ridged tissue at the joints).
Although it's worth noting that some of the current Gaunts do not have either of those features on their middle set of arms (which are the ones that would have that smaller hook at the end). Part of that is because of the posture being so constricted that the joint tissue isn't showing... but I could also see the sculptor just skipping that detail, because the middle arms are so tiny it would mostly be lost, anyway.
It also seems to have "battle damage" in the form of round dents, which suggests projectile impacts rather than the gouges you'd normally see in a fantasy setting.
Yeah! Big enough model that it might also include the gnarly non-Kruleboyz vulture from February on its tactical tree stump, but that's just a wild guess.
First Battletomes - SCE and Orruks
Next 4 - Maggotkin, GSG, Ogors and BoC 3 new armies planned - Oathbreakers/Chaos Dwarves, Umbraneth (with Tyrion releasing at the same time), Dawnbringer Crusades (CoS)
Battlebox - GSG vs BoC GSG new Scuttleboss, Spider Riders (current models) and Rockguts (current models)
BoC new Doombull, new Bullgors and new Jabberslythe
I'm going with Sylvaneth or AOS in general as well. Nids always have that boney texture and flaring at the joint, with the mid-appendage splits that reveals the ribbed muscle (or whatever that detail is.)
First Battletomes - SCE and Orruks
Next 4 - Maggotkin, GSG, Ogors and BoC 3 new armies planned - Oathbreakers/Chaos Dwarves, Umbraneth (with Tyrion releasing at the same time), Dawnbringer Crusades (CoS)
Battlebox - GSG vs BoC GSG new Scuttleboss, Spider Riders (current models) and Rockguts (current models)
BoC new Doombull, new Bullgors and new Jabberslythe
This was circulating in June.
Current spider riders would be very.dissapointing. they.are.not too good and don't fit at.all with the aesthetic.of.gsg
First Battletomes - SCE and Orruks
Next 4 - Maggotkin, GSG, Ogors and BoC 3 new armies planned - Oathbreakers/Chaos Dwarves, Umbraneth (with Tyrion releasing at the same time), Dawnbringer Crusades (CoS)
Battlebox - GSG vs BoC GSG new Scuttleboss, Spider Riders (current models) and Rockguts (current models)
BoC new Doombull, new Bullgors and new Jabberslythe
This was circulating in June.
While it might be accurate (we will see), I don't like the fact that 5 of the first 6 are all "Evil" armies. Also GSG vs BoC is two "Evil" army factions in one box, it just seems weird. Though everyone cheers on the GSG until they turn on you .
It wouldn't be the first time they've done two "evil" armies (depending on your definition of evil) Wrath and Rapture was Khorne vs. Slaanesh (dual system release) and Feast of Bones, Ogors vs Ossiarch Bonereapers,
I don't think the GSG vs BoC is going to happen as listed and Nighthaunt may be up soon enough to throw off that first 4 list.
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Our intel suggests that all will be revealed on Warhammer Community in the not-too-distant future… Join Vantage Point again soon as we recite a few quick litanies and get to grips with the hot-headed new Sisters Novitiate.
Reminder the oldest rumour engine is over one and a half years old, and going by the leak, it's probably gonna remain unsolved for the rest of this year.
WAG: it’s a clone of Commander Puretide, given a set of his own engram chips from birth, here to lead the sixth sphere expansion now that the imperium is slightly distracted, as a proof of concept for the whole clone resurrection process.
Which definitely has nothing to do with certain suspiciously shiny “advisors” hanging around certain other influential members of the ethereal council.
Wha-Mu-077 wrote: Reminder the oldest rumour engine is over one and a half years old, and going by the leak, it's probably gonna remain unsolved for the rest of this year.
Why does GW tease something like that?
Perhaps another Cursed City sort of issue that didn't become as well known. Plus there are always the possibility of reshuffling the order of releases because one system has gained traction while another has slipped.
Perhaps another Cursed City sort of issue that didn't become as well known. Plus there are always the possibility of reshuffling the order of releases because one system has gained traction while another has slipped.
This is the oldest. March 17th, 2020.
Next oldest, April 7th 2020.
There's a few more from 2020 yet, but most look like they're Underworlds or Kill Team adjacent. I wouldn't be shocked if the oldest was actually for an event model either, as Ripper Jackson and the Catachan Colonel both were Rumor Engines as well.
Isn't there a rumoured Beasts of Chaos release fairly soon? That could possibly clear up those two skulls, although the March one doesn't really seem bestial enough.
There's been a rumor of a plastic Skaven Assassin floating around...might be that.
Isnt the base too detailed and not a universal theme that fits with Skavens(or other races) bases?, imo i think it might be from a future underworlds warband, as they seem to have extremely detailed themed bases
There's been a rumor of a plastic Skaven Assassin floating around...might be that.
Isnt the base too detailed and not a universal theme that fits with Skavens(or other races) bases?, imo i think it might be from a future underworlds warband, as they seem to have extremely detailed themed bases
While it is quite detailed, it does thematically fit existing Skaven bases.
OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote: it's not main system 40K/AoS with that fancy base (unless as HMCB says it's a refugee originally intended for something else)
so I'll say an underworlds something or other (it feels scaven but those fingers don't look quite right)
There's plenty of fancy bases in AoS. Dunno why you think this would be weird.
Look at any of the Cities of Sigmar plastic characters or the Lumineth characters.
Another possibility could be one of next year's Warhammer+ exclusive figures. The current assassin is virtually a terrain piece with a figure attached.
Perfect Organism wrote: Another possibility could be one of next year's Warhammer+ exclusive figures. The current assassin is virtually a terrain piece with a figure attached.
That's a pretty good theory (as is a Cursed City refugee). Or both!
Oh... huh. That's probably actually going to happen.
Perfect Organism wrote: Another possibility could be one of next year's Warhammer+ exclusive figures. The current assassin is virtually a terrain piece with a figure attached.
Agreed its strongly necron, with that "digitization" effect. Looks vaguely like a kopesh hilt, so I'd agree with the sword as well. .
Interesting that they have something lined up, given they had their big update already and are still the starter set "enemy" faction. Maybe its for a necron kill team for the next warzone set? Or as part of a mid edition update for necrons a la psychic awakening? I hope not the latter.
I didn't really think Necron's would be getting anything else any time soon, but yeah, that's pretty obviously Necron. Maybe converting another character to plastic? But I dunno for what book - I can't see them getting another big appearance in a campaign book, they've already had one. Maybe Kill Team? I didn't think they'd be up imminently for that either tbh.
Joking aside, while I also believe it is a Necron thing, I wouldn’t be surprised if its related to anything Eldar. For some reason, my first thought was Kyganil with this.
New plastic Nightbringer/Deceiver kit, built to the same scale as the Void Dragon.
And totally not just because people keep converting the Void Dragon model into Nightbringers and Deceivers.
Joking aside, while I also believe it is a Necron thing, I wouldn’t be surprised if its related to anything Eldar. For some reason, my first thought was Kyganil with this.
Harlequin do also have that squary effect on some of their characters.
It is not the usual Harlequin tile effect. That consists strictly of squares. Tetris pieces, continuous areas and square holes are not harlequinesque, but match the Necron technomancer design language.
The top and bottom of the joint may be construed as Aeldari, but the middle again is decidely Necron.
Do we have all the 5th edition Crypteks back now or are we still missing one of them? If so could be that. The shaft looks too delicate to be c'tan-sized.
Shadox wrote: Do we have all the 5th edition Crypteks back now or are we still missing one of them? If so could be that. The shaft looks too delicate to be c'tan-sized.
We're missing Ethermancers, Geomancers, Astromancers and Biomancers
Dunno, those trees don't look plastic to me. If that's the same bird, I'd sooner guess it was put there from an unreleased model as part of a scratch-built tree.
Kanluwen wrote: I can't shake a feeling of it being a sabre rather than a power sword.
I can see it being sabres. Thin Scimitars maybe?
What ever they are, it looks to be a pair crossed over. I'm thinking more Old World/AOS rather then 40k.
I'm mildly curious as to the relationship between these swords and the greater model it's a part of. It's not a back mounting, because wed be able to see the character. So whatever it Is, its separate from the model.
So, is it on a stand of some sort, a base feature?
xerxeskingofking wrote: I'm mildly curious as to the relationship between these swords and the greater model it's a part of. It's not a back mounting, because wed be able to see the character. So whatever it Is, its separate from the model.
So, is it on a stand of some sort, a base feature?
They have cut parts of the background/miniatures out for past rumour engines so that’s not an indication that it’s a stand alone piece.
Looks very like the IDK Akhelian King’s back weapon
Was thinking the other day that it's been think on rumoured images for anything elf/eldar, especially with a craftworld release sometime next year. Glad that we have another today. First thing that came to mind for me was Striking Scorpion, no idea why.
I'm expecting them to be 2 of the same weapon, with the pommel on right also having the tassle at the end. The handles are very smooth though, which seems odd. So what entity typically has dual swords/weapons?
Not specifically Rumour Engine, but has GW been sneaky and shown a silhouette of a new Armiger in the “Armies on Parade 2022” on the community site? I don’t recognise the arm (looks like a single melta) and it doesn’t have any hull mounted weapons.
Mr Insomniac wrote: Not specifically Rumour Engine, but has GW been sneaky and shown a silhouette of a new Armiger in the “Armies on Parade 2022” on the community site? I don’t recognise the arm (looks like a single melta) and it doesn’t have any hull mounted weapons.
The nearest equivalent is the moirax(?) from FW, it might be a lightning lock, but it really is hard to say.
Mr Insomniac wrote: Not specifically Rumour Engine, but has GW been sneaky and shown a silhouette of a new Armiger in the “Armies on Parade 2022” on the community site? I don’t recognise the arm (looks like a single melta) and it doesn’t have any hull mounted weapons.
The nearest equivalent is the moirax(?) from FW, it might be a lightning lock, but it really is hard to say.
Edit: pretty sure it is.
Spoiler:
Yeah I think you’re spot on - forgot about the FW variants! Move along, nothing to see then.
With regards to the actual rumour engine, that feels too AoS to me, would love for it to be Eldar though.
bullyboy wrote: Not familiar with Idoneth models but after seeing the pic it is for sure Idoneth in style.
It has Idoneth tones...buuuuuuuuuut Idoneth tones are basically "Elf/Eldar" tones. Worth looking at the "angle" on the hilts though. The Idoneth piece has much sharper angles compared to the softer parts on the Rumor Engine.
Also worth mentioning that the full piece on the Akhelian King is much broader, flaring out fairly quickly.
Spoiler:
vs
Spoiler:
IF it's something Idoneth, it's something entirely new with really thin weapons...or a really weirdly flaring out blade.
Ohman wrote: Plastic Darkstrider? Seem to recall some rumours about new Tau in January that was deemed reliable.
His silhouette was shown though and he has a different topknot [looks braided].
Big eldar release in January? Something in the various rumours of an Eldar release?
I'm going to go with it being a horse's tail and the Eldar background just being a red herring. They do say that the Advent Engine is a "gift from the old ones" which could explain the Edlar design choice. If you look where the tie off ends there's a crease in the main body that looks very much like their horse models. No Tau or Eldar have that kind of crease on their heads and GSC are all bald.
The only current Eldar model that had even a bit of a forehead crease is Illic Nightspear. That being said, if they are doing a large range refresh like they've been saying, this could just be the new design direction for them. That being said, the part where the hair connects seems to be a bit too chunky for an Eldar IMHO.
The ponytails do look close for sure, but it's that shaded part in the middle that's really throwing me. Again, unless it's just a new design choice for how Eldar are going to look now. Also, these all fall like natural hair, where the one in the spoiler is much more up, like a horse's tail.
Pretty sure what we're seeing here is hair on the top of the head that is tied into a ponytail, with shaved sides. That's something GW would give their elves and Eldar.
Tawnis wrote: The ponytails do look close for sure, but it's that shaded part in the middle that's really throwing me. Again, unless it's just a new design choice for how Eldar are going to look now. Also, these all fall like natural hair, where the one in the spoiler is much more up, like a horse's tail.
Courtesy of GAC
It being Eldar related is most definitely a probability. What it exactly could be from the roster we don't know. Could be a Ranger, could be an Exarch, could be a Guardian. It being upright is most definitely due to a dynamic pose, I would think.
Tawnis wrote: The ponytails do look close for sure, but it's that shaded part in the middle that's really throwing me. Again, unless it's just a new design choice for how Eldar are going to look now. Also, these all fall like natural hair, where the one in the spoiler is much more up, like a horse's tail.
Courtesy of GAC
It being Eldar related is most definitely a probability. What it exactly could be from the roster we don't know. Could be a Ranger, could be an Exarch, could be a Guardian. It being upright is most definitely due to a dynamic pose, I would think.
Good point. Also if it actually does turn out to be a Warp Spider Exarch, I would lose my collective gak. Back when I got into 40k in 3rd ed, I was debating between Space Marines and Eldar as my starting army. I thought the Warp Spiders were super cool, but I didn't really like the look of their monopose metal models vs plastic space marines. So I went the SM route with the decision that I would seriously get into Eldar once they got new Warp Spider Models.... I'm still waiting.
Ohman wrote: Plastic Darkstrider? Seem to recall some rumours about new Tau in January that was deemed reliable.
His silhouette was shown though and he has a different topknot [looks braided].
Big eldar release in January? Something in the various rumours of an Eldar release?
Tawnis wrote: The ponytails do look close for sure, but it's that shaded part in the middle that's really throwing me. Again, unless it's just a new design choice for how Eldar are going to look now. Also, these all fall like natural hair, where the one in the spoiler is much more up, like a horse's tail.
"Now"? This is literally how every single of their helmet-less characters in DoW 2 looked like, there's 2 right here:
I suspect the frame is just a decorative element, but let's assess it after another couple of days, where we can see if it is a static element, or if it changes with each preview.
I’m very happy if all they show is craftworld teases. But having a clearly Aos themed image would confirm if the Eldar themed design around the pics is an obvious eldar tease or just gw just having the design because eldar have foresight
Before we go to far down the jetbike route though, I'd still consider this an updated Vyper. Although the old one doesn't have the engine exhaust, could be an updated look.
Before we go to far down the jetbike route though, I'd still consider this an updated Vyper. Although the old one doesn't have the engine exhaust, could be an updated look.
<hands over the matches>
Like it maters to our wallets what kind of jetbike adjacent thing it belongs to? Vyper, ranger, shining spear, autarch, or whatever else it is, you know the hobby budget is taking it right on the chin.
While clearly Craftworld, I should point out that all their vehicle engines look like that, and it doesn't give us a sense of scale. Could be jetbike, vyper or something entirely new.
Khahandran wrote: While clearly Craftworld, I should point out that all their vehicle engines look like that, and it doesn't give us a sense of scale. Could be jetbike, vyper or something entirely new.
Given the size of the brush strokes for the edge highlighting, it has to be smaller, possibly one of two engines on a Vyper/Farseer chariot kit (hey, I can hope right?). So that probably rules out a redone Falcon hull... at least with this picture.
Khahandran wrote: While clearly Craftworld, I should point out that all their vehicle engines look like that, and it doesn't give us a sense of scale. Could be jetbike, vyper or something entirely new.
Given the size of the brush strokes for the edge highlighting, it has to be smaller, possibly one of two engines on a Vyper/Farseer chariot kit (hey, I can hope right?). So that probably rules out a redone Falcon hull... at least with this picture.
Not sure I get that, seeing as brush strokes can be as big or small depending on zoom/lens of camera and skill of painter
Khahandran wrote: While clearly Craftworld, I should point out that all their vehicle engines look like that, and it doesn't give us a sense of scale. Could be jetbike, vyper or something entirely new.
Given the size of the brush strokes for the edge highlighting, it has to be smaller, possibly one of two engines on a Vyper/Farseer chariot kit (hey, I can hope right?). So that probably rules out a redone Falcon hull... at least with this picture.
At first glance I actually wondered if it was an Aeronautica Imperialis model, given how thick the edge highlights are and also how thick the plastic is, it doesn't look like a regular 40k scale jetbike engine.
Voss wrote: Well, GW over does edge highlighting by a lot, and then takes pictures too close, so...
The stuff above the engine looks like fabric for a cloak or robe, which is often too thick when looking at the edges.
It's more the thickness of the edge highlight relative to the engine, like if the engine is Xmm tall and you can guess the thickness of a typical GW studio edge highlight, you can guess what X is regardless of how zoomed in the image is... at first glance to me this did not look like a 40k jetbike sized engine.
Also the thickness of the plastic as I mentioned, I was talking about the thickness of the panels that make up the engine.
But it probably is a jetbike, it's just at first glance it looked like a zoomed in AI scale engine (Vampire maybe) rather than a 40k scale one.
The most recent ranger we can compare it with came from blackstone fortress. If only she didn't suffer from Age of Sigmar splay leg syndrome.
I'm glad they showed off a vehicle part, because I'd be worried we'd only get a new eldar ranger unit for kill team. Hopefully we get some non-ranger teases soon (the jetbike is up in the air whether its ranger or not)
First day, those rumours got me excited - 24 days of Eldar rumours, 24 new kits? Second day confirmed, that we'll have 24 days of Eldar rumours, but more like 12 kits. Now it's down to 8 kits, as this is the third rumour pointing towards Ranger jetbikes. If this trend continues we are looking at the same disappointment Jain Zar and Howling banshees were - just a token release instead of a complete range overhaul Necron style. Prove me wrong, meanwhile I'm slowing down my personal hype train considerably.
I don't think so. Eldar weapons don't have the same body with different muzzles. They are all unique (except for the wraithknight's scatterlaser and starcannon). So I don't see fusion rifles having the same middle section as sniper rifles with just a different front part.
nou wrote: First day, those rumours got me excited - 24 days of Eldar rumours, 24 new kits? Second day confirmed, that we'll have 24 days of Eldar rumours, but more like 12 kits. Now it's down to 8 kits, as this is the third rumour pointing towards Ranger jetbikes. If this trend continues we are looking at the same disappointment Jain Zar and Howling banshees were - just a token release instead of a complete range overhaul Necron style. Prove me wrong, meanwhile I'm slowing down my personal hype train considerably.
Yeah, it's not the same rifle as the sniper, handle changed position. Could even be a Dark Reaper gun.
That isn't a handle, seeing as a pretty useless place to put such a handle. You put additional handles in places to provide better control of drift/recoil on automatic weapons or better able to carry heavy guns. Pretty sure it's ammo mag, and it's not like SM always have the same mags in bolters. Shadowguide's could also be a modified job, which also makes sense considering Rangers are outcasts operating out in the middle of nowhere. Also you can blatantly see the scope at the top left of the image.
Yeah, it's not the same rifle as the sniper, handle changed position. Could even be a Dark Reaper gun.
That isn't a handle, seeing as a pretty useless place to put such a handle. Pretty sure it's ammo mag, and it's not like SM always have the same mags in bolters. Shadowguide's could also be a modified job, which also makes sense considering Rangers are outcasts operating out in the middle of nowhere. Also you can blatantly see the scope at the top left of the image.
You are right, but I didn't know the right English term for it, so used handle . Just remembered the Dark Reaper Exarch having the same layout of the gun. But it's probably part of the new Rangers .
Yeah, it's not the same rifle as the sniper, handle changed position. Could even be a Dark Reaper gun.
That isn't a handle, seeing as a pretty useless place to put such a handle. You put handles in places to provide better control of drift/recoil on automatic weapons or better able to carry heavy guns. Pretty sure it's ammo mag, and it's not like SM always have the same mags in bolters. Shadowguide's could also be a modified job, which also makes sense considering Rangers are outcasts operating out in the middle of nowhere. Also you can blatantly see the scope at the top left of the image.
I always assumed it was a stabilizer. There's also one on the reaper exarch's tempest launcher. Also Amallyn's rifle has them in both positions, but for some reason it's gone on the GW pic. Maybe snapped off because it's so damn delicate.
Oh, there's one on the current death jester's cannon too.
The most recent ranger we can compare it with came from blackstone fortress. If only she didn't suffer from Age of Sigmar splay leg syndrome.
I'm glad they showed off a vehicle part, because I'd be worried we'd only get a new eldar ranger unit for kill team. Hopefully we get some non-ranger teases soon (the jetbike is up in the air whether its ranger or not)
This character's rifle is notorious for breaking so hopefully new minis with the same gun don't have the same problem.
Nevelon wrote: Not that the finecast ranger’s guns were bastions of stability. Just being in earshot of a heated conversation was enough to make them bend and droop.
The frail elegance of eldar models does not do well with resin. Plastic still has issues, but nowhere near that bad.
While true, material isn't the only concern. Remember how people noted and were not happy about how easily the thigh bones on the new AoS skeletons break? Guess what, that's what happens when you let your designers halve their thickness compared to the still very slim and elegant Vampire Counts skeletons.
As with a number of centerpiece models, in cases like skeletons or elves the designers would do well to remember that their models are supposed to be used as game pieces and not make their casting technology the only deciding factor for how thick they have to make parts. Sturdiness and practicality shouldn't be dismissed as lightly as GW is prone to do.
When I saw it I immediately thought dark reapers. Except there seems to be a sight on top, above the ribbed "grip" part. So yeah, probably rangers. Flying or walking.
Ah, rangers!
The unit least in need of an update -they have really cool models as it is, but their rules are so bad they would only ever be a waste of points.
*facepalm*
But I guess there is lots of teasers left in the advent rumor calender. I will take this as a promise they will update (upsacale?) every elf in the range.
“Rules are bad” is also not a reason for models not to need updates, especially for Eldar. Classically our internal balance is hot garbage. When the wheel spins for what units are brokenly powerful in the next codex, it might be rangers!
They are also the iconic unit for one of the classic craftworlds, which is more than enough reason for them to get an upgrade.
I mean, we still have 20 images to go. Looking forward to seeing what other bones are thrown our way. So we know we're getting Rangers and possibly mounted rangers. Let's see what comes next.
So we are now looking at two or three kits - Ranger bikes, Rangers and maaaybe new Illic. That gives me back a little hope, that there will be ~10-12 kits. I guess we'll see the day after tomorrow if there is any pattern at how many rumours per kit GW has planned.
bullyboy wrote: I mean, we still have 20 images to go. Looking forward to seeing what other bones are thrown our way. So we know we're getting Rangers and possibly mounted rangers. Let's see what comes next.
I am hoping we're going to see something other than just Eldar hints, though - be that something for Age of Silliness, Underworlds, or other Specialist Games.
Not saying Eldar don't deserve the focus, but a little seasoning of something else will improve the main course.
bullyboy wrote: I mean, we still have 20 images to go. Looking forward to seeing what other bones are thrown our way. So we know we're getting Rangers and possibly mounted rangers. Let's see what comes next.
I am hoping we're going to see something other than just Eldar hints, though - be that something for Age of Silliness, Underworlds, or other Specialist Games.
Not saying Eldar don't deserve the focus, but a little seasoning of something else will improve the main course.
Aye, especially if that "something else" is something in spikey power armour. I want to see some of those new Chosen already.
I am hoping we're going to see something other than just Eldar hints, though - be that something for Age of Silliness, Underworlds, or other Specialist Games.
Not saying Eldar don't deserve the focus, but a little seasoning of something else will improve the main course.
Most likely these advent previews will be 100% Eldar. Then on Xmas day / New Years they'll show off other new stuff like Darkstrider, whatever's next for AOS, plus an Eldar teaser of some kind.
nou wrote: So we are now looking at two or three kits - Ranger bikes, Rangers and maaaybe new Illic. That gives me back a little hope, that there will be ~10-12 kits. I guess we'll see the day after tomorrow if there is any pattern at how many rumours per kit GW has planned.
To be fair, it could be one kit. Ranger topknot, Ranger rifle, ranger posed on crashed jetbike, ranger posed on tactical rock.
But so far, I suspect its two kits. (Rangers on foot/rock and something with a jetbike), with a tiny chance of dark reapers.
bullyboy wrote: I mean, we still have 20 images to go. Looking forward to seeing what other bones are thrown our way. So we know we're getting Rangers and possibly mounted rangers. Let's see what comes next.
I am hoping we're going to see something other than just Eldar hints, though - be that something for Age of Silliness, Underworlds, or other Specialist Games.
Not saying Eldar don't deserve the focus, but a little seasoning of something else will improve the main course.
Aye, especially if that "something else" is something in spikey power armour. I want to see some of those new Chosen already.
Nah, the game doesn't need anything spiky at this time...
bullyboy wrote: I mean, we still have 20 images to go. Looking forward to seeing what other bones are thrown our way. So we know we're getting Rangers and possibly mounted rangers. Let's see what comes next.
I am hoping we're going to see something other than just Eldar hints, though - be that something for Age of Silliness, Underworlds, or other Specialist Games.
Not saying Eldar don't deserve the focus, but a little seasoning of something else will improve the main course.
Aye, especially if that "something else" is something in spikey power armour. I want to see some of those new Chosen already.
Nah, the game doesn't need anything spiky at this time...
I know it’s not necessarily super credible, but there has been that rumor floating around that the next KT box will be Eldar vs. Chaos. If you ask me Rangers would be a perfect unit for a Guard Vets/Commando style box.
You wish. More likely another ninja flip pose, in the new soulless GW style that conveys absolutely no motion, just looks like a person trying to hold a ninja flip pose for an instagram photo (see Harlequins)
Kanluwen wrote: Worth mentioning that last year's Advent Engine had several parts devoted to a single kit. Two of them are still unsolved as of this moment.
bullyboy wrote: I mean, we still have 20 images to go. Looking forward to seeing what other bones are thrown our way. So we know we're getting Rangers and possibly mounted rangers. Let's see what comes next.
I am hoping we're going to see something other than just Eldar hints, though - be that something for Age of Silliness, Underworlds, or other Specialist Games.
Not saying Eldar don't deserve the focus, but a little seasoning of something else will improve the main course.
Aye, especially if that "something else" is something in spikey power armour. I want to see some of those new Chosen already.
Nah, the game doesn't need anything spiky at this time...
Ahhhh.....you won't let me have any fun.
Blame the people who keep classifying anything "fun" as "bloat"
I don't think it's Tyranids, the closer spine has a 'radiator grill' at the base. The bit at the bottom does look like the underside of a Vyper, facing down.
Perhaps some terrain, or Eldar ruins on a maiden or crone world? Kill team set, with rangers gathering Soulstones perhaps
bullyboy wrote: What's weird is the wording being "defeat" instead of "death" (which would automatically lean toward Ynnari)
Weren't Karandras actually defeated by Arhra/Drahzar in the duel and fled the scene, but by doing so infuriated Arhra/Drahzar into slaying his own disciples? That would literally be victory in defeat and there are rumours about new Karandras model.
bullyboy wrote: What's weird is the wording being "defeat" instead of "death" (which would automatically lean toward Ynnari)
Weren't Karandras actually defeated by Arhra/Drahzar in the duel and fled the scene, but by doing so infuriated Arhra/Drahzar into slaying his own disciples? That would literally be victory in defeat and there are rumours about new Karandras model.
It seems likely that we are getting both Karandras and new striking scorpions. As well as other new plastic aspect warriors too.
I'm hoping this is hinting at a new Avatar too. Eldar has soooo.. many kits that need updating that this had better cover it all.
Only thing we are concrete on is rangers. The jet bike could be updated shining spears. Now those are embarrassing models.
bullyboy wrote: if we're going with the Corsair/Yriel/iyanden theme, that rising piece could be Tyranid and it is just artwork instead of a model.
Current Yriel has a spikey tactical Tyranid cadaver on his base, even. Also, isn't basically everything he does somehow victory in defeat or vice versa?
bullyboy wrote: if we're going with the Corsair/Yriel/iyanden theme, that rising piece could be Tyranid and it is just artwork instead of a model.
Current Yriel has a spikey tactical Tyranid cadaver on his base, even. Also, isn't basically everything he does somehow victory in defeat or vice versa?
I was just reading his entry in the last codex.
Spoiler:
Didn’t realize that he had been killed, and brought back from death. His cursed spear that was slowly draining his life was actually a crone blade, and gave the stolen life back to him to revive him.
I’m thinking it’s a spine/tower around the arena in Cormmorragh (however you spell it). Defeated on the battlefield to find victory in the pits. Showing a combined Aeldari force, and reunite the imperium with the Khan who won’t be happy that Rowboat has an Eldar girlfriend.
H.B.M.C. wrote: God I hope the Avatar isn't a diorama mini like Katakros...
With how crazy GW has gotten recently when it comes to have Swirly Gak(tm) and gratuitous bases with dead primaris lieutenants and other followers-on for centerpiece models, I'd be surprised if the Avatar of Khaine DIDN'T have a bunch of weird stuff alongside it. At the very least expect one dead body of some sort and a giant broken eldar webway portal or runestone for the mandatory tactical rock pose.
Wha-Mu-077 wrote: I'm expecting him to have a similar base to Be'lakor, except with ruined Eldar architecture and dead Space Marines instead of whatever Be'lakor has.
Yeah pretty much this. If you're lucky there might be dead Daemonettes or Slaaneshi Marines instead.
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This is literally how every single of their helmet-less characters in 
. Just remembered the Dark Reaper Exarch having the same layout of the gun. But it's probably part of the new Rangers 
