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Post by: Blackeagle
Just checking my emails and saw this from GW: Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Hobby-filled New Year
As 2009 draws to a close, it's worth remembering what a hobby-packed year it has been. It was a year that brought us: new Orks and the incredible Stompa; reinforcements for The Empire and a plastic Steam Tank; War of The Ring and a whole new way to game in Middle-earth; the Planetstrike expansion and a host of towering scenery sets, new Imperial Guard and the hugely popular Valkyrie; Codex: Space Wolves and brand-new Space Wolves miniatures; a new range of Skaven; and of course Space Hulk.
And if you thought that 2009 was a year beyond compare, then you just wait till next year! Here's a sneak peek at some of the stunning sets you can expect to see in 2010:
And it links to here: http://gwutil.com/2010_en.htm?utm_source=nepreview2010&utm_medium=email&utm_term=preview&utm_content=textlinkbody&utm_campaign=NE-Preview-2010
Looking at the size of what I assume is a burna on the right side of the pic, it looks about dread size. That and there is what appears to be a CCW on the other side of it.
And Merry Christmas.
Edit for fail link.
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Post by: LunaHound
You are absolutely right.
and that minotaur is GOOD!
im excited!
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Post by: H.B.M.C.
Aww! The Fellbeast is smiling!  And yeah, if that's a Dread, HOL-EE-***. That's awesome.
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Post by: LunaHound
The deff dred... anyone else think Gurren Lagann beastman mecha?
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Post by: Wrexasaur
Is linking the pics from GW a no-no?
Anyway, that Ork thing looks sweet as all scalding-plasma-hot hell.
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Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik
I have no idea what that is, so no in my case.
Liking the Minotaur, well, what we can see of it. And the Deff Dredd is clearly WIN.
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Post by: warpcrafter
I suddenly have this image of the Fellbeast panting and wagging its tail in joy because it got to stick its head out of the car window on the way to the photo shoot.
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Post by: Aduro
If anyone were going to punch a hole thru time and space, it would be the Orks, because they believe in their fighting spirit.
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Post by: thesilverback
Oh no, I havn't got all the Orks I want yet and not a new Dread. But from the looks of it, I will for sure need one.
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Post by: Redemption
H.B.M.C. wrote:And yeah, if that's a Dread, HOL-EE-***. That's awesome.
Well the picture link actually has Deff Dread in the URL, so I'm pretty certain it is one. 
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Post by: Morathi's Darkest Sin
Awesome, will be picking up that Deff Dread for sure, will go nicely with the one Mrs MDS is constructing me for Christmas. 
Oh and aye, whats the Witch King thinking, Fellbeast crossed with Labrador is just not going get the extra dps he was looking for.
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Post by: H.B.M.C.
Redemption wrote:Well the picture link actually has Deff Dread in the URL, so I'm pretty certain it is one.
Well that wasn't very clever of them was it. The URL should have 'Blue Harvest' or 'BBLRB6.0_real' or something equally as meaningless in there.
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Post by: H.B.M.C.
Morathi's Darkest Sin wrote:Fellbeast crossed with Labrador is just not going get the extra dps he was looking for.
I am so glad I'm not the only person who sees that.
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Post by: em_en_oh_pee
Nice Dread! Great find!!
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Post by: Sidstyler
...great find? It was e-mailed to everyone who signed up for the GW newsletter!
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Post by: lord_blackfang
LunaHound wrote:The deff dred... anyone else think Gurren Lagann beastman mecha?
It's a face with arms and legs, so yeah.
Does anyone know where I could get some drills that a re a good size for DCCWs?
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Post by: Captain Solon
sounds awesome.
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Post by: El Cacique
Dios mio, the orks get a new dreg and I'm still waiting for my Chaos plastic dreg. Why.... why......
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Post by: MeanGreenStompa
El Cacique wrote:Dios mio, the orks get a new dreg and I'm still waiting for my Chaos plastic dreg. Why.... why......
Because when Chaossss innnnn Spaaaacccceeeee is redone, they'll get a total overhaul.
GW is tidying up the Ork range and they've been crying out for new dreds and kans.
I think this model is looking absolutely bloody lovely from just that one pic. I hope it sits well alongside the FW megadred.
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Post by: Sarigar
Holy cow!! I'm digging the preview for the new Deff Dred. Very, very cool. Now, if we get Killa Kanz to match, I definitely feel my Orks getting another reboot. Right now, I'm thinking if running 3-4 Deff Dreads is even worth it in the army.
GW: We need Killa Kanz to match!
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Post by: MeanGreenStompa
Fell Beast looks like Odie...
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Post by: Tim the Biovore
Why does that Fellbeast suddenly remind me of Canis Wolfborn's Thunderwolf? With that cute expression and all, despite the fact we know it is a vicious creature.
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Post by: Spartacusbob
Plastic deffdread... best xmas news yet
I'm very pleased to see that it looks like it took all its design queues from the mega-dread on forgeworld
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Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik
Perhaps it's the other way around, who can tell? Certainly I reckon a plastic kit has a longer work up time than a resin one, especially with the mould stuff.
Either way, I say again, WIN!
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Post by: MajorTom11
kinda looks like a plastic mega armored nob to me....
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Post by: jackvolerich
This is very good news indeed.
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Post by: Alpharius
MajorTom11 wrote:kinda looks like a plastic mega armored nob to me....
Unless GW is being clever (all of a sudden!), this:
Redemption wrote:H.B.M.C. wrote:And yeah, if that's a Dread, HOL-EE-***. That's awesome.
Well the picture link actually has Deff Dread in the URL, so I'm pretty certain it is one.
...kinda says what it actually is, yes? 
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Post by: warboss
i can't see the fell beast. is it under all the new line trademark and logo info/fineprint? wait... if i stare at the pic long enough... i think i see the boat!
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Post by: Cryonicleech
...
I guess I'm the only one here who still loves the old Dreads.
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Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik
And on the linkage naming, the Fantasy one is indeed a Doombull, the Character version of a Minotaur.
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Post by: Ketara
Hmmm.....Will reserve judgment on this one until a full body shot becomes available.
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Post by: ergotoxin
I have mixed feelings... It looks menacing but I really loved the way Deff Dreads looked!
Hopefully it doesn't differ much from the original. Same thing I wish for new Killa Kans (if there will be any).
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Post by: CT GAMER
Cryonicleech wrote:...
I guess I'm the only one here who still loves the old Dreads.
No your not.
I actually think the new mega-dred from FW is sort of blah as well...
I like the "walking garbage can" asthetic of the current ones...
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Post by: Steelmage99
The Deff Dread doesn't do it for me.
Actually I think it sucks big time.
The "my entire body is a face"-idea is lame IMO.
On the metal dread the effect was subtle. On this POS it is just lame.
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Post by: Nurglitch
It does seems to take a design hint from the Mega Dred. Very nice.
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Post by: Kanluwen
This just in!
Tolkien's original notes have been found, and that's where the Fellbeast is designed from. It was NOT, as has been suspected a Fellbeast.
It was a D'awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwbeast.
For the last sound you will ever make when seeing that vicious monster coming towards you....
"D'awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww look at da cute widdle beast! Who's a cutie!"
May God have mercy upon us all.
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Post by: ergotoxin
I 100% agree with the "trash can" look.
But on the side... From the picture you can see the teef and grim face are just bits over the torso, so the trash can look can still be under it?
Those shoulderpads look ridiculous though. Better picture required. 
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Post by: Reecius
I was thinking plastic dread too, now I just hope they make new buggies!
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Also, that Mino looks nails.
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Post by: wuestenfux
Okay, Deff Dread.
How about Killa Kanz?
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Post by: thesilverback
Bring on the killa kans, now if they are plastic it would truly be a merry christmas.
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Post by: deitpike
then Merry Christmas thesilverback...........
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Post by: Death Gear
Ir reminds me of this 
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Post by: wuestenfux
Definitely more than a Deff Dread or a Killa Kan.
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Post by: Nurglitch
The interesting thing is that in a mano-a-mano fight the Venerable Space Marine Dreadnought would likely kick the Mega Dred's metal can.
Edit: I'd like to add though that if the new plastic Deff Dred and Killer Kans have the same face-plate and should-armour aesthetic going for them, then truly Gork (or possibly Mork) will have blessed us.
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Post by: Dracos
And I was just starting a scratch building project for making 9 killa kans with a friend. He didn't like the idea of dropping $40 on each model, but maybe the plastic kits will help.
LOL, or they will just charge the same for the plastic kit anyways. $40 for a 35 point model hurts (more with the wargear, but thats almost a buck a point).
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Post by: MajorTom11
Alpharius wrote:
MajorTom11 wrote:kinda looks like a plastic mega armored nob to me....
Unless GW is being clever (all of a sudden!), this:
Redemption wrote:H.B.M.C. wrote:And yeah, if that's a Dread, HOL-EE-***. That's awesome.
Well the picture link actually has Deff Dread in the URL, so I'm pretty certain it is one.
...kinda says what it actually is, yes?
lol fair enough! i dunno, its def a break from the walking garbage can (sometimes even with an oscar the grouch stand-in) to put a stompa/meganob/black ork full helmet look... im sure it will be cool, but on the other hand, homoginising the mech's to all look kinda similar doesnt thrill me... i like orks best when all they have in common is the fact its bolted together junk y'know? besides, def, think some mega armored nobz are a bit overdue too?
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Post by: GrimTeef
I think ergotoxin is right. The large faceplate will likely be an addition you can choose to use. It certainly still looks like a classic trash-can design underneath the faceplate, if it was removed.
Also, looks like the legs are going to be a bit different from what we're used to as well. That limb on the bottom of the head/body strikes out an an angle, which makes me think there's a knee attached. Not like our current piston leg design.
I'm wondering if perhaps that killa kanz can be made out of this kit, depending on how the body goes together...
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Post by: ShumaGorath
The orks developed gunman.
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Post by: wuestenfux
Dracos wrote:And I was just starting a scratch building project for making 9 killa kans with a friend. He didn't like the idea of dropping $40 on each model, but maybe the plastic kits will help.
LOL, or they will just charge the same for the plastic kit anyways. $40 for a 35 point model hurts (more with the wargear, but thats almost a buck a point).
I want Killa Kanz for my Orks but I'm hesitating to buy the metal models.
Let's see first if GW brings out plastic kits.
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Post by: Cryonicleech
CT GAMER wrote:Cryonicleech wrote:...
I guess I'm the only one here who still loves the old Dreads.
No your not.
I actually think the new mega-dred from FW is sort of blah as well...
I like the "walking garbage can" asthetic of the current ones...
Thank God! I'm not alone!
However, the fact that this one is metal is the only downside. Must be a pain in the ass to put together, but still, the design of it is what I like.
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Post by: Alpharius
GrimTeef wrote:I think ergotoxin is right. The large faceplate will likely be an addition you can choose to use. It certainly still looks like a classic trash-can design underneath the faceplate, if it was removed.
I hope so!
And really, you have to think it will - this being a plastic kit (er, right?), it should have a plethora of options!
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Post by: Nurglitch
A Metric plethora, or an Imperial plethora?
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Post by: Alpharius
I forget, has England gone metric then?
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Post by: LunaHound
Cryonicleech wrote:
Thank God! I'm not alone!
However, the fact that this one is metal is the only downside. Must be a pain in the ass to put together, but still, the design of it is what I like.
I think its safe to say im really slowed at putting models together ( took me 12 hours to build the stompa ) , especially metal ones dont even mention it.
But contrary to what people expect ( with the uneven cast and such ) killa kan is very easy to build ( thats how i can stand making 8 of them )
Because gravity keeps it together till the glue dries o_o
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Post by: Tyfe
Alpharius wrote:I forget, has England gone metric then?
England is going metric, inch by inch.
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Post by: Cryonicleech
LunaHound wrote:
I think its safe to say im really slowed at putting models together ( took me 12 hours to build the stompa ) , especially metal ones dont even mention it.
But contrary to what people expect ( with the uneven cast and such ) killa kan is very easy to build ( thats how i can stand making 8 of them )
Because gravity keeps it together till the glue dries o_o
Meh, I've made metal models look fugly, but that's mostly due to my impatience. If I had held it for 5 more seconds...
And was England not using the metric system before? I thought only us stubborn Americans stayed away.
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Post by: Agamemnon2
Kanluwen wrote:For the last sound you will ever make when seeing that vicious monster coming towards you....
"D'awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww look at da cute widdle beast! Who's a cutie!"
May God have mercy upon us all.
If there ever was a need for a practical demonstration of taking your Lord's name in vain, I think this post would serve admirably in such a role.
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Post by: ergotoxin
GrimTeef wrote:I think ergotoxin is right. The large faceplate will likely be an addition you can choose to use. It certainly still looks like a classic trash-can design underneath the faceplate, if it was removed.
Also, looks like the legs are going to be a bit different from what we're used to as well. That limb on the bottom of the head/body strikes out an an angle, which makes me think there's a knee attached. Not like our current piston leg design.
I'm wondering if perhaps that killa kanz can be made out of this kit, depending on how the body goes together...
I think I would use the grimface as a Waaagh! banner then and kept the trash can look...
Also, you are right about the legs, like this it looks more like the mega dread legs rather than the piston legs. I think I'll miss the pistons, they were so lo-tech :(
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Post by: Black Blow Fly
The new ork model certainly looks quite hot. That would be a nice look for mega armored nobz.
G
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Post by: KingCracker
Cryonicleech wrote:...
I guess I'm the only one here who still loves the old Dreads.
I think so lol
Im glad I never bought dreds now. A couple of those on a table will be AWESOME!
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Post by: wuestenfux
Dreads or Mega Nobz?
I guess the picture shows a Mega Nob.
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Post by: sonofruss
My wallet is going to kill me. 
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Post by: wuestenfux
I wouldn't buy Deff Dreads but some (six) Killa Kanz.
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Post by: Panic
KingCracker wrote:Cryonicleech wrote:...
I guess I'm the only one here who still loves the old Dreads.
I think so lol Im glad I never bought dreds now. A couple of those on a table will be AWESOME!
yeah, I like the old Ork DeffDreds too. I have just put together my second, and It was a pain in the ass to assemble. If these are Plastic I think I'll buy three to have a alternative list with 5 DeffDreds. The metal ones can be the troops choice DeffDreds. I'm excited to see all the extra plastic bits so that I can customise my metal Dreads and 9 Kans, so they look more adhoc and less uniform, hopefully some cool extra grots too! If these are Metal I'll probabily pass... Panic...
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Post by: wuestenfux
GW has finally entered the area of plastic miniatures.
I hope that other metal miniatures get an overhaul, too.
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Post by: Druidic
Plastic deff dreads and killa kans for next your. A friend who works security told me today he is starting a new ork army specifically to be ready for when they come out some point early in the year.
I believe and trust him, but have no more proof then that I'm afraid!
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Post by: Breotan
I just bought three kanz off ebay to give them the "segway" treatment. Soon as my extra missiles and rockets come in, I'll be good to go.
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Post by: Cheese Elemental
That Dread is sweet! I'lll buy a dozen!
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Post by: H.B.M.C.
Friend of mine still has 3 Ork Dreads NIB's that he got during the first Apoc release. He also has another three Ork Dreads already built, and having watching re-construct two of them just recently after they self-destructed, I know he's very happy with the prospect of a plastic Dread.
He also wants to try and get some more plastic arms to combine with the metal bodies of the existing dreads, as they'll be slightly less breakable tham the metal ones.
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Post by: augustus5
If we get new deff dreads and kanz then I'm dropping all projects to put together a mean Kan wall army; complete with a shiny stompa that I'll probably never get to use in a game...
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Post by: wuestenfux
I'd like to get six plastic Killa Kanz for my competitive Ork army.
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Post by: Nurglitch
Maybe it'll be like it was back in Rogue Trader, when a Kan was really just a Dreadnought without the extra set of limbs. So the plastic kit could allow you to assemble a Killer Kan or a Deff Dred.
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Post by: thesilverback
Now that would be nice that way I would have extra arms for paint pot killa kans.
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Post by: Minsc
Cheese Elemental wrote:That Dread is sweet! I'lll buy a dozen!
They'll be the Azhag of 40K! $70 ea. for shiny shiny awesome models!
The model is tempting. Very, very tempting. That it's likely metal has reduced some of the temptation, but much still remains.
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Post by: General_Chaos
I really wish they'd make some plastic killa kanz instead of Deff Dreads
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Post by: Scottywan82
even if it's NOT a KK, why not just leave off the second set of limbs and ta-da! KK!
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Post by: Brother SRM
Minsc wrote:
The model is tempting. Very, very tempting. That it's likely metal has reduced some of the temptation, but much still remains.
If that model is metal I'll eat my own hat. The era of metal vehicles and hybrid kits is long gone.
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Post by: Scottywan82
Brother SRM wrote:Minsc wrote:
The model is tempting. Very, very tempting. That it's likely metal has reduced some of the temptation, but much still remains.
If that model is metal I'll eat my own hat. The era of metal vehicles and hybrid kits is long gone.
Allow me to append a THANK GOD to the end of your sentence.
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Post by: H.B.M.C.
It's best to back away Scotty, and avoid eye-contact at all costs.
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Post by: KingCracker
Scottywan82 wrote:even if it's NOT a KK, why not just leave off the second set of limbs and ta-da! KK!
Simply because a KK is noticeably smaller then a dred. But, seeing as GW seems to like giving us a crap ton of extras lately (hey a smart move on their part, go figure!) youll probably be able to make more then a few kk from the bitz left over. Im really excited about these being released, the modelling possibilities are just making my mekboy brain squirm!
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Post by: wuestenfux
KingCracker wrote:Scottywan82 wrote:even if it's NOT a KK, why not just leave off the second set of limbs and ta-da! KK!
Simply because a KK is noticeably smaller then a dred. But, seeing as GW seems to like giving us a crap ton of extras lately (hey a smart move on their part, go figure!) youll probably be able to make more then a few kk from the bitz left over. Im really excited about these being released, the modelling possibilities are just making my mekboy brain squirm!
Yeah, KK's are smaller than Dreads.
In competitive play you might not take Dreads as KK's simply because a Dread provides a larger shield for the units behind.
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Post by: Harms66
If these rumours are true, and it is a new Dread, along with the rumoured Buggies my Orc's may see the light of day again.
Heres hoping
though looking at the state of them I may start again.
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Post by: Aduro
Don't worry, it's a new Dread. The image on GW's site labels it as such.
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Post by: KingCracker
Harms66 wrote:If these rumours are true, and it is a new Dread, along with the rumoured Buggies my Orc's may see the light of day again.
Heres hoping
though looking at the state of them I may start again.
Awww crap really? I mean, I dont want to complain, but DAMMIT! I started converting some old landspeeders into buggies........ Hope mine turn out pure awesome, other wise Ill have to scrap them and buy the buggies
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Post by: Panic
yeah,
+1
Maybe this will motivate me to get my Dreds/Kans and Buggies on the table before the new ones make them oldschool!
Panic...
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Post by: Pika_power
Deffdreads make me happy, because where the Deffdreads go, Kans soon follow, and I need some plastic Kans for a Kan wall.
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Post by: wuestenfux
Pika_power wrote:Deffdreads make me happy, because where the Deffdreads go, Kans soon follow, and I need some plastic Kans for a Kan wall.
I'd like to play a Kan wall too, but not with those crappy metal Kanz.
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Post by: Pika_power
Exactly. Which is why this is good news, despite my non-use of the Dreads.
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Post by: wuestenfux
Deff Dreads are not very often seen in competitive games.
GW would make more money with the Kanz.
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Post by: Pika_power
Would they? It depends on whether a good portion of the competitive scene purchasing nine kans each earns them more than marketing the Deffdread to the masses.
What is the competitive:casual ratio, roughly?
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Post by: Eldar Own
That dread looks awesome, stuff my conversion plans.
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Post by: Kveldulv
Pika_power wrote:Would they? It depends on whether a good portion of the competitive scene purchasing nine kans each earns them more than marketing the Deffdread to the masses.
What is the competitive:casual ratio, roughly?
1 to 324 014, after last census. And no, no "over 9000" jokes if you please!
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Post by: Hasdrubal
Plastic dread and kans will be good, yet I'd rather have plastic meganobz instead. Oh well...
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