http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2009/04/40k-sneek-peek-planetstrike-cover.html

I have to say that I'm not a fan of the Vulkan model - way too busy.

Planetstrike on the other hand.....well, it should prove to be interesting.

Put me in the boat of the people who aren't a fan of the Vulkan model. ONe big put off is the flame on the back. If i were to actually buy that model the flame would get cut off. Personally I like how mine is turning out right now.

The helmet looks like the imperial knock-off of an Eldar Striking Scorpion.

Now it said it was a Games Day Exclusive does that mean you have to go to buy the model, cause I thought the Chaos Warrior was this years GD model?

I love the Vulkan model, but I think it needs a more bionic head, should be an easy fix! Gauntlet of the Forge is especially nice

Ghost in the Darkness wrote:Now it said it was a Games Day Exclusive does that mean you have to go to buy the model, cause I thought the Chaos Warrior was this years GD model?

The model is not a Games Day exclusive - they were just saying that you should go to Games Day as you will see "exclusive" sneak peeks of upcoming stuff.

"Exclusive" until pictures show up on the interwebs the next day or so anyways.

haha very true. And yes, while planetstrike has an awesome cover, that vulkan model looks terribad :(.

I just skimmed the Warseer thread that this info came from, and now I'm back on Dakka to wash the wishlisty off. That being said, some apocalypse-size craters would be sweet.

I always love the cover in which the IG always manages somehow to go HtH with the assault crowd.

M.

Way too much going on with Vulcan. Don't know what they were thinking...


But yeah, Planetstrike. Awesome. I want to see buildings. Also, do you think we'll see a re-release (and maybe a few new) Valhallan models? We got Voystroyans with Cities of Death, so could we be getting some Valhallans to do with Planetstrike?

Not plastic 'Great Coat' Guard or any other wishlisty nonsense, but just a re-pack of a basic squad, maybe some re-done heavy weapons, and a new Valhallan Command Squad with a new (or even the old) Chenkov model. Seems reasonable.

Wait, is that...GREATCOAT IMPERIAL GUARD on the cover?

Could this herald something?

(probably not )

They look like steel legions D:

He'stan "yo dawg i i heard you like bling ! so we added bling ontop of your bling inside your bling"

LunaHound wrote:They look like steel legions D:

True, except for the fact that they're Valhallans.

Thread also has a closer pic.

well there's a over now! I can't wait to give it a go.

Now just because Im utterly out of the Loop, what exactly IS Planetstrike supposed to entail?

is this just Cityfight/Cities of Death revamped for 5th ed or what?

It's about exactly what the cover says it's about:

"Planetary invasions in the 41st Millenium"

So we're talking sieges, orbital assaults, strongholds, fortresses, defensive lines, and so on. Complete with releases for every race ('cept DH, WH and DE no doubt) and a stack of new buildings.

Should be total awesomesauce.

Gwar! wrote:Now just because Im utterly out of the Loop, what exactly IS Planetstrike supposed to entail?

is this just Cityfight/Cities of Death revamped for 5th ed or what?

[pure speculation]An excuse (other than Apoc) for GW to make a plastic thunderhawk.[/pure speculation]

From what has come out about it so far it is a Cityfight/Cities of Death style expansion for 40k.

For a good synopsis of the rumors so far, check out this thread on Warseer.

EDIT: Ninja'd.

H.B.M.C. wrote:Complete with releases for every race ('cept DH, WH and DE no doubt) and a stack of new buildings.

ya seem a little bitter there lol. Im sure Dark Eldar will get some, while the =][= will be lumped in with the Imperials.

Well, I like the model. A lot. The flame on the back is a little goofy, but other than that he's a badass.

Are there rules for Ork roks?

(Heh, I just realized ork and rok are the same letters mixed up. Boy those Orks are efficient.)

I actually like that Vulkan mini.

Gwar! wrote:ya seem a little bitter there lol. Im sure Dark Eldar will get some, while the =][= will be lumped in with the Imperials.

Bitter? Believe me I am quite happy to let GW continue to ignore DH and WH, because as soon as they start paying them any attention, the Bland-i-fication will start. Once that happens gone will be the Rogue's Gallery of Inquisitorial units (as terrible as they may be) and soon we'll be greeted with Codex: Grey Knights and Codex: Sisters of Battle. All the Inquisitorial stuff will become "generic" and when someone says 'Mystic' or 'Daemonhost', most people will respond with "What are those?". As an Inquisitorial player I'll be happy if they never touch the books again...

So why the moan about Dark Eldar

Not a moan - I have no interest nor investment in DE, so what happens to them bothers me little - but history shows us that DE always get the shaft. I mean, every Codex in the range has gone through at least two revisions if not three. DE hasn't.

But this you know already, so I'll leave that line of discussion there.

Let's get back to talking about something far more important - solid info on the new PlanetStrike buildings!!! Does anyone have any? The Warseer threads mentions that the Bastion that's been in a lot of shots now is a scratch build (), but the barricades are real. What else do we know?

Love the cover, glad I am not with those guardsmen.

BoxANT wrote:Love the cover, glad I am not with those guardsmen.

Ah c'mon! If they can fight off Tau in HTH then they can easily fight off Striking Sco... oh... ok maybe not.

H.B.M.C. wrote:Not a moan - I have no interest nor investment in DE, so what happens to them bothers me little - but history shows us that DE always get the shaft. I mean, every Codex in the range has gone through at least two revisions if not three. DE hasn't.

LIES They had a Second Printing in 3rd ed! And Space Wolves and the 2 =][= Armies haven't had any revisions either, nor have necrons (I'm not counting the stealth Second Printings that they all went through)

H.B.M.C. wrote:

BoxANT wrote:Love the cover, glad I am not with those guardsmen.

Ah c'mon! If they can fight off Tau in HTH then they can easily fight off Striking Sco... oh... ok maybe not.

Wait, your guys can fight off Tau in HTH? What form of Kung FU do you teach them!?!

Gwar! wrote:LIES They had a Second Printing in 3rd ed! And Space Wolves and the 2 =][= Armies haven't had any revisions either, nor have necrons (I'm not counting the stealth Second Printings that they all went through)

Oh yeah. Necrons, DH, WH and Space Wolves. I can't believe I forgot about them. I'm an idiot. Ok, well it's the oldest Codex at least.

Nope, Space Wolves is older
Dark Eldar got that newfangled 2nd edition printing that added like a single page. That makes it newer than the SW Codex

Of course 70% of the SW List is actually from the new Codex: Ultramarines so its a moot point

The cover looks nice! I really can't wait to play attack and defend scenarios, should prove very interesting! But no doubt most Tyranid players will get fed up of always being the attackers, and the same for IG players almost always stuck on the defense! xD

I hope the new buildings (if they'll be any) will be good for necromunda too!

As a primarily IG player I'll be happy starting in cover that I've set up with interlocking fire lanes I've planned.


On saying that, no plan survives contact with an enemy & I suspect deep striking units will continue to be my bane :(

THE COMMUNITY HAS SPOKEN: VALHALLANS ARE ON THE COVER SO THEY MUST BE RELEASED NOW. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY.

That'd be nice. Not gonna happen, but it'd be nice. I mostly want NEW JETBIKES and maybe some sweet STORM TROO- wait a minute, no I don't.

BrookM wrote:THE COMMUNITY HAS SPOKEN: VALHALLANS ARE ON THE COVER SO THEY MUST BE RELEASED NOW. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY.

I don't see what the big issue is. They are a type of model that already exists, so it's not as if they'd be re-doing the whole line. They might update the Heavy Weapons and add some metal Officers, but otherwise they could repackage the entire bunch in a 'Command Squad/Squad/Platoon' series of boxes like the Voystroyans and be done with it.

Vaktathi wrote:Wait, is that...GREATCOAT IMPERIAL GUARD on the cover?

Could this herald something?

Yes, you didn't hear? Plastic greatcoat infantry are coming!

there's even concept art up



Truly this is the golden age of miniature wargaming.

Gwar! wrote:Nope, Space Wolves is older
Dark Eldar got that newfangled 2nd edition printing that added like a single page. That makes it newer than the SW Codex

Of course 70% of the SW List is actually from the new Codex: Ultramarines so its a moot point

Daemon Hunters and Witch Hunters both refer to books that were 2 editions ago! There've been TWO marine codexi and ONE IG since they came out.

So they're the most out of date.

You know what, i'm going to jump on the 'likes vulkan' bandwagon, as im not sure that a busy model is a bad thing if it works. Especially liking the throwing stance for the spear and the masses of cloaks. Planet strike looks like itcould be fun but I hope the rumored landing pad is not the one shown on warseer (is it just me or does it just look too flimsy for a landing pad?)

I like the fig and the cover the banner on the other hand .
Good thing I have about 60+ back packs to replace it with now to figure out how to get one.

WOW Solid proof of the existance of planetstrike. Not bad, not bad at all, will be most intresting to follow the progress of that.

Not a fan of the vulkan model really. Goofy pose, busy miniature, cloak looking as thick as a bag of sand.

omg Vulcan has got a SPACE MARINE version of a SPARTAN HELM

"THIS! IS! NOCTURNE!"

I didn't realize they were doing releases for every race.

That should be exciting. Is it model releases (splash release) or new model types (IG Commandos,
special characters, etc.)

H.B.M.C. wrote:

But yeah, Planetstrike. Awesome. I want to see buildings. Also, do you think we'll see a re-release (and maybe a few new) Valhallan models? We got Voystroyans with Cities of Death, so could we be getting some Valhallans to do with Planetstrike?

Not plastic 'Great Coat' Guard or any other wishlisty nonsense,

Agree - Awesome.

I don't think it's wish-list stuff though! It'd be a great business decision - no doubt about it. And the cover is promising Infact it looks like a fething cool cover!!

I´m curious about the planetstrike thing... i hope it´s like Cities of Death, of which I´m a big fan, although it never caught on around here... Shame, really.
I think the paintjon on Vulkan ruins a lot of the goodness of the mini. Sallies are supposed to be sombre, this one is like a walking 4th of july-paintjob...

Dislike the H'Stan.... but then thats just another excuse for me to make my own! :-)

I cant help but notice that about 1/2 the guard on the cover are actually running away from the SS so their Kung Fu just became Run Fu

Vulkan:

Why put the flamer between his arm, and his body? Not only does it look terrible, it isn't feasible from anatomical point of view. The positioning of the spear is equally ridiculous. Its an awkward pose in and of itself, but the pennants suggest that he's pulling it down for some reason. Like he raised it in the air in a fit of emotion, and is now returning his arm to rest. In fact, between the spear and the turning pose, the whole model screams of a character just AFTER he did something interesting. Why sculpt the aftermath?

Planetstrike:

Meh.

malfred wrote:I didn't realize they were doing releases for every race.

That should be exciting. Is it model releases (splash release) or new model types (IG Commandos,
special characters, etc.)

I think we can safely assume that this is going to be a lot like Cities of Death concerning the models, so probably almost every army (except Dark Eldar and Inquisiton of course ) will get one or more shiney new toys. Probably the Land Speeder Storm and if we're lucky some Flash Gitz models?

Is there anything important missing from the Eldar range? Maybe we will finally get those awesome new jetbikes.

MAybe we'll finally get some PLASTIC ASPECT WARRIORS!

Only no, we won't, because we're Eldar, not SPAZE MAREENS!

Hopefully the Eldar will get new Jetbikes. That would be my bet for a new release.

Wait you're betting that gW will give customers what they want?

I have a bridge to sell you.

Do we even know if this is actually going to be out in July? This seems so... sudden, really. Like a rumor of something happening this winter, or next year. Hardly something due out in 3 months.

Scottywan82 wrote:MAybe we'll finally get some PLASTIC ASPECT WARRIORS!

Only no, we won't, because we're Eldar, not SPAZE MAREENS!

Dire Avengers are plastic.

I know I know...

Sorry.

malfred wrote:

Scottywan82 wrote:MAybe we'll finally get some PLASTIC ASPECT WARRIORS!

Only no, we won't, because we're Eldar, not SPAZE MAREENS!

Dire Avengers are plastic.

I know I know...

Sorry.

Dammit, how come you had to be all understanding there at the end. I was going to leap down your throat unnecessarily, expounding on the DAs complete lack of virtue.

Scottywan82 wrote:Do we even know if this is actually going to be out in July?

We didn't know exactly what was coming out for the Guard until they put it up for pre-order. Hell, we didn't even know the contents of the Ork 2nd Wave after a GW open day. Of course we haven't a clue what's coming out for Planet Strike except the book and He'stan.

H.B.M.C. wrote:Complete with releases for every race ('cept DH, WH and DE no doubt)

I'd say its quite likely that DE get a model release as we know the codex is ready yet its been shelved for the time being. So it makes sense that instead of having models laying around waiting to be released they release it when an opportunity like planetstrike comes along.

Also the notice Vahallan in the lower left corner. Why the heck is he turned away from the Eldar coming over the wall?

I like Vulkan! He just seems to have a rather garish paintjob, like a Games Workshop Trollup. You can have a busy model, or a busy paintjob, and still work, but not both.

Valhallans be damned, I'm more interested in plastic models of those Planetary Defense Lasers in the background. Yum yum.

Yeah, the 'irony' that Guard get so much face time, but usually while getting smacked in the face by something scary, is not lost on me. I guess seeing the Guard do what they do best, hide in cover and shoot, does not make for the most heroic of artwork.

God damnit, I can't wait for GamesDay now. If the rumours are true, GD Chicago should be just before the release, which hopefully means sexy plastic models on display (And maybe for sale?). Woo!

Scottywan82 wrote:
Do we even know if this is actually going to be out in July? This seems so... sudden, really. Like a rumor of something happening this winter, or next year. Hardly something due out in 3 months.

Well we've had rumors going back to 2007, originally this was going to be the release with the Valk, the drop pod and the thunderhawk. Instead it looks like 5th edition go pushed forward and now it's coming for summer of 2009.

I'd say yeah, just like GW used Apocalypse to clean out their cabinets with ogryn, commissars and other cool new sculpts this is when we'll see a lot of things that don't quite fit like jetbikes.

And don't forget the tyranid wormy thing!

Actually, was that when all that crap came out? Apoc? That does make some perverse sense. Dude, I seriously cannot wait for random goodies. Those are the best kind!

Vulcan looks a'ight, but I agree the flamey thing has to go. Looking forward to planetstrike though. I'm hoping they'll have the 2nd wave of guard stuff coming out for that

If only....

yeah,
I want to see more building tiles.. i need a excuse to buy more!

copy of the BOLS photo for the lazy...


Panic...

July is for the release of those Empire plastic kits, so Planet Strike might be either July or August.

I hope I'm able to get my hands on a Vulkan before it heads to eBay

Hope 'Nids get plastic Gargoyles (Thus solveing my #1 problem with them)

Awwww yea, my weekly annilation missions are going to get a ton better with planetstrike leading the way

Seriously, the cover looks lovely. Can't say the same for the model next to it.

And yes, random goodies for everybody would be awesome (like a 100% plastic broadside or a plastic thunderfire cannon that's a step cheaper down.... Seriously, 85-95 aussie bucks for such a small little gun?)

I like the Hestan model but the pose seems off. Maybe it's just me or the angle of the shot but it looks like he's about to stab his other hand with his spear.

greymeister wrote:I hope I'm able to get my hands on a Vulkan before it heads to eBay

Why wouldn't you? It's going to be general release.

The only bit about the Vulkan model that I do not like (and will probably change) is the throwing stance. An artifact from Vulkan himself would not be let go of lightly. In fact, if it were me, I'd find a way to fuse it to my hand. The Gauntlet of the Forge looks a little cumbersome, too, but I can let that go.

Good to see Hestan, like the artwork for planetstrike too.

Here's to hoping the rules for planetstrike are interesting...

(In the EPIC version of planetstrike there is no defence from planetstriking Space Marine Assaults, you could have an entire company of AAA Hydras sitting there and they would get assaulted and squahsed...)

Augustus wrote:
(In the EPIC version of planetstrike there is no defence from planetstriking Space Marine Assaults, you could have an entire company of AAA Hydras sitting there and they would get assaulted and squahsed...)

Different from current 40k how....?

Yeah, it'd be nice if there was a little more defence against deep strikers other than "Free round of shooting once they're on the ground".

My tactics in planetstrike will be much akin to my regular 40k tactics. Clump up in a giant blob in your base, wait to die.

I love the Guard.

Now to find someone to paint Vulkan so he doesn't look like horrible like everything else I paint!

ph34r wrote:I actually like that Vulkan mini.

god, i thought i was the only one...

usernamesareannoying wrote:

ph34r wrote:I actually like that Vulkan mini.

god, i thought i was the only one...

Nope. I think it makes three of us.

KaloranSLC wrote:

usernamesareannoying wrote:

ph34r wrote:I actually like that Vulkan mini.

god, i thought i was the only one...

Nope. I think it makes three of us.

Four actually

Woot! New Releases!

The problem with the model is that it has no flow or motion to it.

It's looking to the left. He's pointing is spear even further left, and then pointing his gun in a different direction.

I'm sure it is just the way they've put him together, but I think it won't take much to make him look like he knows how to use his weapon.

Lies, its an awful mini

It has some composition problems, but I actually like it. I think it's a little different from most other commanders, and manages to look interesting.

AlexCage wrote:

Augustus wrote:
(In the EPIC version of planetstrike there is no defence from planetstriking Space Marine Assaults, you could have an entire company of AAA Hydras sitting there and they would get assaulted and squahsed...)

Different from current 40k how....?

Touche'

Agreed with AlexCage: the mkain problem with Charleton He'stan as pictured is the paintjob. The pose is kinda awkward, but with the right basing (leaping off a low obstacle) and no cluttery paint, it could look much better.

As for Planetstrike: NEEEEEEEED THIS. And yes, I hope there are Roks involved!

I can't wait for GD Baltimore now! I suppose May will be a tad early to really get to see things, but here's hoping!

And He'Stan.... not feeling the big pimpin robes. Seems a little over the top for a space marine. The parts, other than the really silly left hand flamer palm thing might work well if spread over 3 different models though.

Honestly, I'm disappointed with their Vulkan. I've seen a lot of conversions for his model and some of the community projects have been a lot better. I'm not sure what it is, it just looks awkward. Maybe it's the things on his spear? I like the gauntlet, and his head looks kinda neat. Maybe it's just the way he's holding it =\
The whole burning lizard on his back is weird too, it looks out of place and just stuck on there. It would have been better to mess around with the backpacks vents or something.

I like it so that makes 6 of us.

There are two options with the spear:

1. The ribbons have alot of starch

2. He is twirling the spear.

I am not sure which option is worse..

Yeah I'm actually not going to hate the Vulkan model. It's not horrible, but obviously not their best sculpt ever! Considering how omnipresent he is on tabletops everyone's definitely going to favour their own version or have some grand idea of what the perfect model would look like, but still it's pretty nice.

Besides, if anything else it's definitely inspired what I want my Vulkan to look like. I've always been confused at where the handflamer should be.

Planet Strike sounds exciting, I'm more interested in having new bundles put together. While Apocalypse was nice for putting out large tank divisions, sadly most of the really cool ones have faded away. Hopefully Planet Strike brings some new ones!

He'stan: Pimp of the SoB
It's like: "yo dawg, I heard you like bling! So I covered your bling with more bling on top of your bling inside your bling!"

SOOOOoooooo much bling!

He's cool though!

I'll wait until I see the bare metal (and bitz) on Hestan. There are elements on the model I like a lot, but I agree the pose needs some work. Time will tell.

Chuck Heston makes me very glad I convert my own marines.

That looks familiar Hellfury

The model is busy, but I do like the pose/spear. I can see many people using it for the basis of a conversion.

Silly Valhallans, can't they see all the fire on that cover? It must be awfully hot in that winter gear in the middle of a blazing inferno. Nice cover though.


Agreeing with most about the Vulkan. I like the individual pieces, but not how they come together.

Alot of the "busy-ness" comes from the paint job. I'd imagine the detail on his robe and scales inlaid into his actual armor plates are just painted. As for the pose, the purity seals or whatever coming off the spear look to be going the wrong direction, as I imagine he is hefting the spear up in the air in preparation to throw it.

However, since his arm is extended, it shouldn't be to hard to cut his hand at the wrist, and have him holding the spear straight up and down in a regal pose, which would make more sense with the rest of his pose. That way, he would be kinda looking off to the side, raising his gauntlet to bbq something, while holding the spear pointing up for all of his brethren to take heart of their master's holy relic. Something like that.

It really is a nice mini though. Much better than just about all of the other space marine special characters. (Cassius, Tigurius and Pedro) Thank god I have a jes goodwin sculpted second edition tigurius.

THAT VULKAN....


is hideous.

I don't think the Vulkan mini is too bad. I kind of like it.

CE

Oh the horror....all over againnnnnnnnnnnn

same sculptor? hope not....

Lemartes was sculpted by Mike Mcvey. You can't possibly think that looks similar to Vulkan. Go look at Tigurius and Cassius again.

I don't think the Vulkan model is too bad.

whitedragon wrote:Lemartes was sculpted by Mike Mcvey. You can't possibly think that looks similar to Vulkan. Go look at Tigurius and Cassius again.

I believe you when you say its different sculptor , but i can still draw same similarities to what makes it bad like Lemartes.

But i just went to see the 2 minis you listed, and all i can say is Tigurius ' s tabard is pretty static as well as all their poses.
But thats my opinion you dont have to agree with me lol.

This vulkan mini is almost as bad as the Ragnar Blackmane Model...

Almost

Having spent a bit more time looking at Vulkan I think I've worked out why that spear is a little off,

First the dangly bits(as others have noticed) are a bit gravity defying,

Secondly, everyone is looking at the spear thinking vulkans going to throw it, but I think he might be going to stab something overarm, like just in front of him or on the floor, when put in that context the gravity defying bits are less gravity defying, and honestly, its a chapter relic, theres no way he's ever throwing that spear.


Still love the model so thats 8 of us, but will have to snip the anti grav parchement.

Guessing at the individual components i'm going to bet it's a 4 piece model, seperate spear, backpack, body and head, with the spiderman 'flameslinger' being a part of the body.

Bottle wrote:The cover looks nice! I really can't wait to play attack and defend scenarios, should prove very interesting! But no doubt most Tyranid players will get fed up of always being the attackers, and the same for IG players almost always stuck on the defense! xD

I hope the new buildings (if they'll be any) will be good for necromunda too!

Why would IG be almost always stuck on defense? We are great ataackers! Static targets for artillery? Yes please...

I love that Vulkan model! . Not the greatest mini ever, but he's still bloody good. Screw Imperial Guard and their new and shiny codex, I'm going to resurrect my Salamanders. Just wish I hadn't sold them to driverbob25 a year ago

ph34r wrote:I actually like that Vulkan mini.

I do too. no thunder hammer gives him a completely different appeal to me. If he readily available, I can see myself buying a few of him, as long as he doesn't ahve a retail price of 20 dollars.. If that's the case, I'll probably settle for one.

I think I need to see the Vulkan model 360 before I can make a judgement. The gun looks kinda clunky to me and the spear arm is a bit weird but that is fixable.

I agree with Fishboy. A lot of the spear problem amy just come from the angle its shot at. Can't decide until I see the arm proper. The "flameslinger" as it's been dubbed () is a little odd but hell at least its different. Something that an army of guys in similar power armour can struggle for sometimes.

karmaiko wrote:That looks familiar Hellfury

It should, its only the same avatar I have been using for a decade posting on dakka.

[edit]
I like to take breaks from it now and then though. Smoking skull is only so cool for so long. But I always come back to it.

Hate the hestan model-the spear isnt choppy enough looks nothing like the artwork in the codex
back to the drawing board for my scratchbuild....
like planetstrike though

Sirius42 wrote:Secondly, everyone is looking at the spear thinking vulkans going to throw it, but I think he might be going to stab something overarm, like just in front of him or on the floor, when put in that context the gravity defying bits are less gravity defying, and honestly, its a chapter relic, theres no way he's ever throwing that spear.

I noticed this yesterday. I also noticed that only his left arm is covered in the shields, which only adds to the "Super Hoplite" thing he has going on. When you look at the left arm then the right arm, the pose(minus Grav-defying bits) makes perfect sense, especially when compared Ancient Greek artwork covered in warriors with this exact same pose.

The May White Dwarf devotes a page and a half to Planetstrike. Most of it is a picture of Tyranids assaulting Cadians in some of the spiffy new terrain pieces (walls and multi-story buildings in the pic). The pics from Gamesday are also repeated.

Most interesting is the sentence,"...all squads in the attacking force will Deep Strike onto the table, and an even more exciting prospect is that you can field an army purely made of Fast Attack and Elite Choices."

Edit: "...defenders can take double the usual amount of Heavy Support choices and have access to new and powerful types of defensive terrain."

They promise more information in WD354 (July).

SO it's out in July then, presumably.

That's crazy though. Double HS choices? Hi, say hello to all my LRBTs. That's be a crazy high point game though.

I really see this being cmbined with Apoc, rather than a stand-alone game of 2,000 or less 40K.

You're still thinking too small Scotty. What we need is combining Planetstrike with Apoc and Cities of Death to make the ultimate game of 40k

And Hellfury, I'm glad you got your old Avatar back. That flashing Smegghead thing was pretty annoying.

Gwar! wrote:This vulkan mini is almost as bad as the Ragnar Blackmane Model...

Almost

You've said a lot of ridiculous things in your relatively short time here, but you've managed a new low now!

LunaHound wrote:


Oh the horror....all over againnnnnnnnnnnn

same sculptor? hope not....

Don't mock Lemartes, he's my favorite $1 model because no one else liked him, and proud leader of the Budget Angels, the Thrifty Sons of Sanguinius! He and his brother in arms Chaplain Special Name are deeply offended ;-) I also must say that my Lemartes looks pretty damn good... mostly because I didn't paint him.

Back on topic however, I like Vulkan except for the spear. Not a fan of the throwing pose. I never imagined the spear as a pilum or generic javelin.

Vulkan is just painted too MUCH. The model looks pretty good, I like it quite a bit. A little work and he is instantly a Grey Knight Grand Master with a Nemesis Force Halberd!

From far away that Vulkan looks like Yoda.

Love the Vulkan model and cover for Planetstrike but i hate that flame thing it's hideous (a bit like the pose) but i'm sure a bit of re positioning will do the trick

Love cover, hate model.

sA

Planet strike??? please explain???

The cover says all you need to know on the topic.

Love the book-cover. I'll have to pick up the book even if I never have a chance to use it. Knowing GW tho, I am kinda surprised the cover art wasn't Space Marines teamed up with Space Marines figthing other Space Marines with more Space Marines coming in from the Space Marine reserves.

The model is pretty bad, tho, and in my opinion, the paint-job makes it look much, much worse.

Mort wrote:Love the book-cover. I'll have to pick up the book even if I never have a chance to use it. Knowing GW tho, I am kinda surprised the cover art wasn't Space Marines teamed up with Space Marines figthing other Space Marines with more Space Marines coming in from the Space Marine reserves.

The model is pretty bad, tho, and in my opinion, the paint-job makes it look much, much worse.

I agree, it needs more SPESS MEHRENS!

I have know brain....so tell me details please

ricekake87 wrote:I have know brain....so tell me details please

Basically a book with scenarios about assaulting fortifications, making planetfall, delivering the final blow to a foe.

You know, when a PLANET is hit by a STRIKE force

Gwar! wrote:I agree, it needs more SPESS MEHRENS!

I think my brain just melted.....

Gwar! wrote:You know, when a PLANET is hit by a STRIKE force

EXALT!

Gwar! wrote:You know, when a PLANET is hit by a STRIKE force

Exterminatus seems much less costly as an option...but then there would be no need for minis. And the games would be very short.

Just watched 300 again.

The pose on He'stan is very reminiscent of the one after the Captain kicks some butt and clears out the Persians around him.
More a finishing pose.

I think he is attempting to stab, NOT throw the spear. His torso is in a mid-counter-clockwise twist stab motion.
Hopefully we get some other angles. But I think that is what he is supposed to be doing.

skrulnik wrote:The pose on He'stan is very reminiscent of the one after the Captain kicks some butt and clears out the Persians around him.

Dude, that's like the entire film.

You say that like it's a bad thing

am i the only one who actually wants Vulkhan

gennadius wrote:am i the only one who actually wants Vulkhan

No, there are a few of us.

gennadius wrote:am i the only one who actually wants Vulkhan

I'm with you dude, I really want this model, though I do think I'll re-position the spear.

Given the position of Hestan's left leg is going off the ground, it can only mean he is winding up to throw the spear. Which is fine and all, but the thing sticking out is blowing in the wrong direction then.

*Not more whine, just discussing the pose.

The Dreadnote wrote:

skrulnik wrote:The pose on He'stan is very reminiscent of the one after the Captain kicks some butt and clears out the Persians around him.

Dude, that's like the entire film.

Which is why I couldn'y nail down the scene. But I recognized it when I saw it. It was sometime after Xerxes talks with Leonidas

JB wrote:

Gwar! wrote:You know, when a PLANET is hit by a STRIKE force

Exterminatus seems much less costly as an option...but then there would be no need for minis. And the games would be very short.

Except for the situation in which you might actually want to use the planet for, I don't know, agri world or recruiting grounds or forge world...

Wannabe Writer wrote:

gennadius wrote:am i the only one who actually wants Vulkhan

I'm with you dude, I really want this model, though I do think I'll re-position the spear.

yeah i want him too the only problem is that im 16 and live in the netherlands

gennadius wrote:

Wannabe Writer wrote:

gennadius wrote:am i the only one who actually wants Vulkhan

I'm with you dude, I really want this model, though I do think I'll re-position the spear.

yeah i want him too the only problem is that im 16 and live in the netherlands

.....eerrr....what

If you live in the Netherlands and you're under 40, you're not allowed - legally - to buy space marines. You HAVE to play Dark Eldar.

Scottywan82 wrote:If you live in the Netherlands and you're under 40, you're not allowed - legally - to buy space marines. You HAVE to play Dark Eldar.

Drugs, Kinky Sex... Sounds like the average Dutchman to me

Scottywan82 wrote:If you live in the Netherlands and you're under 40, you're not allowed - legally - to buy space marines. You HAVE to play Dark Eldar.

So the DE are exclusively sold to the netherlands?

Isn't GW MO "internationalized" now ?

Uhm... brb... I need to go change my travel plans...


Hello, Travelocity? Yes, what do you have in plane tickets to... one sec... right, the "Netherlands?" What? Now, I am not familiar with a "flying dutchman"... is that a discount air carrier? No... oh... oh I see... what's that?... well I have AN oven, but I don't know if it is convertable to EU current... oh... oh god... no, I understand... Honey? Come here a second...

Oh Christ on a pogostick made from the holy chross itself..

It does explain why that fething redshirt tries so desperately to offload those Dark Eldar boxed sets onto us at each visit. It also explains the van out back with the boxes of marines in them.

American tourists are welcome, our canals are big enough for your ignorant asses.

edit.

but please spend lots of money!

Ah dur, what does ignorant mean?

America, feth yeah!