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What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:14:04


Post by: Norn King


desription in the title.
My opinion is the Trygon/Mawloc kit.
whats yours?



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:19:39


Post by: master of ordinance


The Leman Russ without sponsons and given a vanquisher is the sexiest tank ever.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:20:39


Post by: Saintspirit


I will have to say The Green Knight. He is of great design and has a very interesting background too.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:25:09


Post by: Norn King


@bok, hmm i almost agree with you there


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archon isnt bad either


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He has been used in soooo many conversions.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:32:39


Post by: Thaanos


I didn't know GM made models... I thought they just made cars and trucks...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:36:00


Post by: Norn King


didn't know GM made models... I thought they just made cars and trucks...

lol woops, i meant GW


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like your avatar btw


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:39:32


Post by: chromedog


'57 Plymouth Fury.
Cherry red.

Hands down.


As to GW's best model?

Haven't the foggiest. Not the zombie clown wizard guy, though. Nagash?


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:47:32


Post by: notprop


In before "I'm a Porsche!" Razorgore.

Always had a soft spot for this little fellar (also about the third model I ever bought). Chaos Dwarf from about 1988.



A close second for me was the Life Elemental from the same period. Came with a Death Elemental which was less good.



(Sorry I can't fathom how to make the picture bigger )


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 08:56:16


Post by: angelshade00


Can't choose just one. But if I could narrow it down to maybe 3, I'd say the Warhammer Giant, Lord Kroak and most definitely this:
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440081a&prodId=prod840941
If THAT is not full of Orcy character, I don't know what is.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 10:19:42


Post by: Norsehawk


Probably not the best out there, but one of my absolute favorites, this guy just oozes character. http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440247a&prodId=prod990064a


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 10:27:55


Post by: Cadichan Support


Ahem. Gentlemen.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 10:45:48


Post by: Norn King


So far, the IG company comander is the most liked.
Any More?


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 10:46:31


Post by: Far Seer


I'd have to say this one: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1160035a&rootCatGameStyle=. Simple and clean yet so elegant.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 11:03:05


Post by: Norn King


what about this?
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440108a&prodId=prod1290097


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Really is what chaos is all about in my opinion.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 11:13:26


Post by: Erasoketa


GW has made some really good models... the Escher Heavy is one of my favourite oldies. More modern minis... Queek the Headtaker and Lelith Hesperax are awesome. Captain Tycho has tons of character to me... it's hard to choose.

Edit: I must include Brian Nelson's orcs and goblins. Warlord Grotfang, the goblins wolf chariot, the gobbo riding a squig backwards showing his ass is ace.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 11:16:42


Post by: Norn King


mmmmm, i know where your coming from.

how bout we expand this?

Best kit/model/unit GW has ever released.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 12:13:50


Post by: Obsidian Raven


I would have to say this for sure

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440208a&prodId=prod1090270


/troll

in all seriousness, that's a terribad model for me, this is probably the best IMO

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440231a&prodId=prod1340010a

When i first saw it i nerdgasmed, Its a sick model.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 12:16:15


Post by: bok_choy17





That definitely wins the CHaos one for me. Great model.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 12:20:21


Post by: filbert


My vote, and it's a bit of an odd choice, goes to the Halfling Hot Pot:



Back in the early 90's when I started Fantasy, I had one of these. I can't remember where I got it from and I don't know why since I never owned any other halflings or a halfling army but I do remember thinking the whole ensemble was full of character and humour.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 12:35:32


Post by: master of ordinance


unit???

The stormvermin.
THEY are cool.

the zombies would be my second choice.

nb: if forge world was in this it would have to be the Lucius pattern warhound titan.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 12:52:19


Post by: njpc


The new Plastic Chaos Demon Prince.
For Chaos users who have played for a significant time, its like a god send. The previous edition Demon Prince was a cooler more interesting model, but very very difficulty to keep together. Mine has 4 pins in the torso, 1 in each leg. I replaced the head with the Doombull head, and the axes / hands with Doombull hands. I love it, but don't have wings.

After initially seeing the Plastic kit before its 2 year waiting period, I was happy to put one together. I put it together in 5 minutes. The metal one I remember taking 5 days. The size feels right, the weapons have that chaos feel, and given GW pricing... the price seems fair.

I'll post comparison pictures later.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 13:40:54


Post by: Ouze


Does this include Forge World units?

You may find a historical perspective useful in one of these threads.


The Green Knight is always a big winner in these.

For me, I have a hard time picking just one. This time, I'm going to go with - Chaplain in Terminator armor.


[Thumb - m1240840_99060101315_SMTermChaplainmain_873x627.jpg]


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 13:47:31


Post by: PraetorDave


Yeah they are all pretty good. But hands down, most BA, Kicks Chuck Norris in the nuts, awesomeness goes to this man:



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 13:48:13


Post by: Ouze


O snap, edit-ninja'd!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 13:53:54


Post by: lukewild1982




I would have to agree with bok_choy17. That dwarf took my breath away the second they released it. True classic.

If I had to pick another I would be looking at

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440022a&prodId=prod1160067a&rootCatGameStyle=

Now that is a sense of motion, bags of character, quite unique design as well.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat490003a&prodId=prod2020003

outside vote for butt loads of character




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Praetordave, good shout as well. god I love that model. I did a Deathwing army purely BECAUSE of that model!!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:05:25


Post by: Shotgun


Finecast lamasu


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:11:00


Post by: jbunny


Personally I think the Death Company kit is full of win. Great detail, and multiple options.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:18:49


Post by: Arctik_Firangi


Good to see there are already a couple of Terminator Chaplains up - I've long considered it my favourite Space Marine model and I'm hard pressed to think of a model I like more overall!

I think the Giant kit is one of my favourite kit concepts because it's so fun, and perfectly demonstrates the awesomeness of a multi-part kit, although the humble plastic Goodwin-Pattern Space Marine is probably the greatest example in history.




What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:22:11


Post by: Auxellion


Plastic Trygon


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:38:24


Post by: MeanGreenStompa


(yes, I know, it's this thread again, but it's not doing anyone any harm...)

It's continuing to be this fellow for me, languid and brooding badass. The motion and pose is flawless.



Some also rans:


I love the boobsnake... It's great.



The entire ork range, since it's rebirth, has been win. The model above really emphasises what I love about them, the dark humour. Nelson is a legend.



My jaw dropped when I first saw this, along with Urien Rakath and the entire reimagining of the dark eldar has continued in that vein, Jes Goodwin is worth his weight in gold.






Back in the day, this was my favourite...





What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:39:11


Post by: Doctadeth


Metal Asmodai. Detail, character, menace and story. And well, E's awesome E is.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:43:21


Post by: nectarprime


Hey MeanGreen, I've never seen that dragon before. Old Fantasy mini? He looks how I have imagined Smaug.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:43:34


Post by: Gorechild


My personal favorites are:




What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:46:52


Post by: Kanluwen


Yes, that's an old metal dragon.

As in: the entire thing is lead, and the wings had to be made by yourself. They suggested tin foil.

As for me, my 'favorite' GW model...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 14:52:05


Post by: Pacific


Sigh.. because no one else has posted it thus far, may as well do it and be done with it




Generally, of course there are a few exceptions like the above, Nagash, Chaos possessed and the Ogre Cheerleader, I think GW has produced some stunning stuff over the years.

This is a good idea for a thread actually.. I find it hard to put my hand on one particular model. I would say the ones which had the most impact on me are probably the first edition Eldar range, and it was actually those models (along with the Jes Goodwin and Adrian Smith artwork in WD127) that convinced me to get into 40k.



More recently, of course the new Dark Eldar range, as a collection I think they probably rank as one of GW's most impressive accomplishments model wise.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 15:04:19


Post by: skulK


I think this:
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440081a&prodId=prod900159a

It just has so many options and looks awesome.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 15:06:15


Post by: Dave-c


Really? No mention of thousand sons yet? Those models are gorgeous, plus a brilliant and relatively easy to paint color scheme? Brilliance...


http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1095442


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skulK wrote:I think this:
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440081a&prodId=prod900159a

It just has so many options and looks awesome.


Ok yea that is also epic!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 15:09:38


Post by: A Town Called Malus




I've gotta say the Deathmaster himself. The sense of movement from his cloak is amazing and holding three knives is just win.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 15:20:59


Post by: Ouze


I have absolutely no interest in DE, but that whole revamp might make them the most consistently excellent line they now have. GK are pretty good too with, er, one notable exception.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 15:21:24


Post by: kronk


Terminator Chaplain is THE best. Some of the recent models that GW has put out are making me waver on this decision, though.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 15:51:18


Post by: Gorechild


kronk wrote:Terminator Chaplain is THE best. Some of the recent models that GW has put out are making me waver on this decision, though.

I don't understand why so many people think that model is so fantastic. It's good, but at the end of the day its just another suit of armour IMO. I'd say its the best Space Marine model, but I'd also say that I think that, in general, the Space Marines are the least visually inspiring race. They're all so similar.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 16:40:52


Post by: Dave-c


Gorechild wrote:
kronk wrote:Terminator Chaplain is THE best. Some of the recent models that GW has put out are making me waver on this decision, though.

I don't understand why so many people think that model is so fantastic. It's good, but at the end of the day its just another suit of armour IMO. I'd say its the best Space Marine model, but I'd also say that I think that, in general, the Space Marines are the least visually inspiring race. They're all so similar.


This. It is a better than average model in a sea of blandness, two 4's and a 6 make the 6 an 8! It is called bookends!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 19:06:17


Post by: theQuanz


Njal Stormcaller is a pretty sweet miniature, as well as Leman Russ.

The new BA line is really cool too.

Typhus though takes the cake for Large Suits of armor.

I have always loved the Yarrick model too.
All time favorite though:

Maugan Ra.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:35:17


Post by: Norn King


Now, I know its relativly new, but what about this?
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat670009a&prodId=prod1330001a


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how bad ass can you get?


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I still like the Khorne Lord on Juggernaut though!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:43:05


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What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:47:40


Post by: Norn King


What figs are they? I cant find them on GW. They look awesome!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:48:14


Post by: nectarprime


Chowderhead, what are those? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to Dark Eldar and Eldar stuff.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:53:10


Post by: Norn King


Just to get some more awesome pics and opinions, Lets say best kit ever released by Forgeworld as well. in my opinion its this:
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Tyranids/STONE-CRUSHER-CARNIFEX-WITH_WRECKING-BALL-COMPLETE-KIT.html


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:53:44


Post by: Coolyo294


nectarprime wrote:Chowderhead, what are those? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to Dark Eldar and Eldar stuff.
Scourges.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:54:26


Post by: AresX8


This is my absolute favorite:



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:56:17


Post by: Norn King


hmm, i also like that one, Ares. I bought as soon as it came out =)


The tentacle arm ruins it though


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:56:47


Post by: nectarprime


Coolyo294 wrote:
nectarprime wrote:Chowderhead, what are those? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to Dark Eldar and Eldar stuff.
Scourges.


Wow, just looked them up. $25 for 5, that actually is the only price I've been impressed with from GW. I might have to pick some up for the hell of it.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 21:58:58


Post by: Chowderhead


nectarprime wrote:
Coolyo294 wrote:
nectarprime wrote:Chowderhead, what are those? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to Dark Eldar and Eldar stuff.
Scourges.


Wow, just looked them up. $25 for 5, that actually is the only price I've been impressed with from GW. I might have to pick some up for the hell of it.

I would. They are some of the most beautiful models I have ever seen.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 22:02:55


Post by: AresX8


Norn King wrote:hmm, i also like that one, Ares. I bought as soon as it came out =)


The tentacle arm ruins it though


I also forgot to mention my runner-up: Chaos Knights



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 22:03:29


Post by: Coolyo294




What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 22:05:03


Post by: angelshade00


Dave-c wrote:Really? No mention of thousand sons yet? Those models are gorgeous, plus a brilliant and relatively easy to paint color scheme? Brilliance...


http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1095442


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skulK wrote:I think this:
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440081a&prodId=prod900159a

It just has so many options and looks awesome.


Ok yea that is also epic!

Indeed, Thousand Sons have a totally awesome look (plus a great piece of story behind them)
Of course, being the owner of an Arachnaroc, I cannot disagree with that choice either!


That is the best item of Orcy character in the entire range.

How about these two guys?
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440054a&prodId=prod780849
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440114a&prodId=prod1160057a


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 22:09:29


Post by: Stewedavers


Big fan of Sereant Centurius the special ed character from the Legion of the Damned, but the latest Death Jester is my number 1 40k model I think.
Fantasy wise, I would go with the dwarf lord posted earlier. It is is cracking.
Why do I keep thinking about penetent engines.......hmmmm there is a thought, possibly the coolest looking vehicle ever.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 22:23:00


Post by: Dawi-Marine'Va


Norn King wrote:Now, I know its relativly new, but what about this?
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat670009a&prodId=prod1330001a


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how bad ass can you get?


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I still like the Khorne Lord on Juggernaut though!
Actually, I hate that model. He looks like a Clown!!!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/15 22:26:35


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What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 02:19:10


Post by: Jimsolo


I just love the sculpt on Coteaz.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 02:22:02


Post by: Nightwalker


Sorcerers and Cypherus, Nuff Said, Nuff Said


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Sorcerers and Cypherus, Nuff Said, Nuff Said


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 03:58:17


Post by: asimo77


The Terminator Chaplain is like the quintessential 40k model. Covered in skulls, gothic as hell, and he looks like he wants to smash your blaspheming face.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 04:09:54


Post by: Ascalam


Grom the Paunch's chariot (no pic on hand)

Talos/Chronos kit was just jaw dropping.

Scourges

And for it's time, the Monolith. Back when it was released eveything else looked TINY next to it, and it was damn near indestructable... Necrons were scary, back then

Also the lovely Lhamean for DE. I jsut got a zero-flaw finecast of her, and now i want to make a whole unit of them ... i know..i know..


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 04:16:18


Post by: malfred




This is my favorite.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 04:16:59


Post by: -Loki-


Mr Carnifex



Overshadowed recently by the Trygon due to better rules, but the Carnifex is still the most badass model.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 07:17:07


Post by: Schmapdi


Hmm - probably this one:

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat500019a&prodId=prod1130270

I've owned him for a few years now too - I really need to paint him up :/


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 09:58:56


Post by: Ratius


Still this guy for me



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 10:17:11


Post by: Norn King


I dunno..


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 10:26:46


Post by: Fists of the emperor


You went with the scrawny chicken for best model ever.

Ratius wrote:Still this guy for me



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 10:37:27


Post by: Memnoch


The Imperial Guard Commisar Lord is my favourite model over the last 14 years or so. Amazingly I havent picked it up yet...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 10:39:17


Post by: theocd


http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1070081

These guys, especially their Sergeant.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440248a&prodId=prod1070099

He I like even though he seems to have every little going for him.

The Adeptus Arbites models I love even though they're really simple.

The OC-D



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 10:53:29


Post by: Norn King


@KilroyKiljoy
the freehand on that banner is amazing!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 10:55:18


Post by: SagesStone




Except for the lazy doors.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 11:01:01


Post by: Norn King


Yeah, they should have continued that gold/white design around. O well, still looks damn good!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 11:35:37


Post by: Morathi's Darkest Sin


One of these five, don't try and make me choose!!

Spoiler:














All of those are awesome figs in their own ways, not sure which one I'd say is top for me.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 13:30:00


Post by: Pacific


Ah, someone posted a greater daemon!

In terms of having the most impact on me, it will have to be this guy:



For me, this is one of the true representations of Chaos in that it makes you go "what the hell?" when you look at it.
Not a skull in sight, it is such an esoteric model - it makes you want to know more about what it is, as well as just being damned weird!

I think somewhere along the road, since the heady days of the Realms of Chaos book, something has been lost in the conception of Chaos, and nowadays the most extreme screaming face or largest collection of skulls seems to be the desired effect. 'Chaos' was never meant to be just about that - it was always the 'alternative' world view, of living outside normality and causality, that unknown that always holds the greatest attraction to humanity - but once you go there, and you try and understand it, you can't go back!

So for me, this was a really evocative piece, and made me want to know more about the forbidden sides of nature..


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 19:47:47


Post by: Dave-c


Pacific wrote:Ah, someone posted a greater daemon!

In terms of having the most impact on me, it will have to be this guy:



For me, this is one of the true representations of Chaos in that it makes you go "what the hell?" when you look at it.
Not a skull in sight, it is such an esoteric model - it makes you want to know more about what it is, as well as just being damned weird!

I think somewhere along the road, since the heady days of the Realms of Chaos book, something has been lost in the conception of Chaos, and nowadays the most extreme screaming face or largest collection of skulls seems to be the desired effect. 'Chaos' was never meant to be just about that - it was always the 'alternative' world view, of living outside normality and causality, that unknown that always holds the greatest attraction to humanity - but once you go there, and you try and understand it, you can't go back!

So for me, this was a really evocative piece, and made me want to know more about the forbidden sides of nature..


All that plus the boob! A model just doesn't yell slaanesh without at least one giant booby!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 21:45:40


Post by: Norn King


LOL!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/16 23:14:14


Post by: Grot 6


The snotlings flipping the bird. There was another one that was relieving himself in a helmet, but those old rt era snotlings are some of the funniest ones that ever came out.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/17 00:19:11


Post by: angelshade00


Schmapdi wrote:Hmm - probably this one:

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat500019a&prodId=prod1130270

I've owned him for a few years now too - I really need to paint him up :/

I want one too! Where can I find that? Is it still in production?
Oh wait. Isn't that some special mini that was released for some specific event or something?

Grot 6 wrote:The snotlings flipping the bird. There was another one that was relieving himself in a helmet, but those old rt era snotlings are some of the funniest ones that ever came out.

Just checked them out for the first time. Caused a really big smile on my face.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/17 00:27:03


Post by: English Assassin


Props to the suggestions of the Halfling Hot Pot and 'not Nagash'. For me, though I know's he showing his age now, Chief Librarian Ezekiel is still a great miniature.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/17 01:04:13


Post by: Warboss Gutrip


http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440108a&prodId=prod1290097

/Thread.

I don't even play WOC, but he's the best model ever.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/17 01:25:01


Post by: KilroyKiljoy


Dave-c wrote:
Pacific wrote:Ah, someone posted a greater daemon!

In terms of having the most impact on me, it will have to be this guy:



For me, this is one of the true representations of Chaos in that it makes you go "what the hell?" when you look at it.
Not a skull in sight, it is such an esoteric model - it makes you want to know more about what it is, as well as just being damned weird!

I think somewhere along the road, since the heady days of the Realms of Chaos book, something has been lost in the conception of Chaos, and nowadays the most extreme screaming face or largest collection of skulls seems to be the desired effect. 'Chaos' was never meant to be just about that - it was always the 'alternative' world view, of living outside normality and causality, that unknown that always holds the greatest attraction to humanity - but once you go there, and you try and understand it, you can't go back!

So for me, this was a really evocative piece, and made me want to know more about the forbidden sides of nature..


All that plus the boob! A model just doesn't yell slaanesh without at least one giant booby!


QFT. 4-armed Minotaur with a tit hanging out = pure win.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/17 01:35:23


Post by: Midnightdeathblade


Vulkan He'stan all the way. I may be a salamander nut, but I can't get over his epicness.

[Thumb - m80155a_99060101427_VulkanHestan_873x627.jpg]


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/17 09:28:36


Post by: Rocky1


I love some of the newer kits.The terrorgheist is amazing and the new nurgle lord is very cool.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/17 10:18:01


Post by: marv335


I've always liked Logan Grimnar, and Lilith is a fantastic model too.
It's hard to call, a lot of the newer stuff is fantastic, the new plastics especially

When you look at the detail and dynamics of some of the recent sculpts choosing becomes an impossible task.

For My Orks, Snikrot, Zagstruuk, and the Stormboys, well, you can't argue with quality like that.
I may not agree with the pricing or the release schedule, but I can't argue about the quality of the sculpts that are coming out these days.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/18 01:17:20


Post by: Norn King


Gotta love the Khorne Lord on Juggernaut!
also like Vulkan he'stan


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/18 09:37:27


Post by: DaemonJellybaby


The whip-thin imperial guard Colonel, he radiates awesomness. The sculptor even managed to get the sword to be held in a pencil grip.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/20 09:04:17


Post by: Norn King


Yes, everyone seems to like that model.
(IG dude). I reckon it could be re-sculpted though, make the features more defined and detailed.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/20 10:35:39


Post by: Cerebrium


Black Templars Emperor's Champion.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/20 12:24:56


Post by: Aspiring Champion




What's not to like about a skeleton with a chainsaw?

And if FW is allowed, the FW Bloodthirster.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/20 18:13:34


Post by: Searth


I'd have to say, Eldar Falcon is the coolest model ever made

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440244a&prodId=prod1090170



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/20 21:41:14


Post by: Norn King


I think the emperors champion does it for me.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/20 22:23:22


Post by: Wolf


If I havent replied on this thready already, I would have to say the new Njal the Stormcaller. Fantastic model I think


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/20 22:57:01


Post by: Taubeast


This:

http://s47.radikal.ru/i118/0903/b7/337971bd4741.jpg
I just love it so much! If you have one, PM me! I really want to get my hands on him!


I also like this:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PLK4z3LzRC8/TnbhL8YtIzI/AAAAAAAACk8/YBeND78OMCQ/s1600/IMG_1727.JPG


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 07:41:06


Post by: Norn King


This:

http://s47.radikal.ru/i118/0903/b7/337971bd4741.jpg
I just love it so much! If you have one, PM me! I really want to get my hands on him!



Just order it online from GW


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 09:40:32


Post by: bolo




What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 14:54:59


Post by: Taubeast


@Norn King,

You can't. He was a web exclusive a few years back. Believeme, I would have bought him if he was on the website!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 15:06:17


Post by: MeanGreenStompa




That guy in the middle, that's what The Empire needs more of and less of the giant mechanical horses or yet another silly flame-coated mage, just a mean looking bastard who's eaten too many pies and become folically challenged in his old age. Like a roadie from a motorhead tour of yesteryear with a bigass sword.

I want more minis like that guy, more character instead of muscles on their muscles, screaming and all that.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 21:38:19


Post by: Norn King


I completly agree with the above post.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 22:55:07


Post by: Tethlis the Slayer


Hmm....That is very tricky.
The wood elf nobles are quite good.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Hmm....That is very tricky.
The wood elf nobles are quite good.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 23:26:10


Post by: Darth Badguy


The Skullz Adeptus Mechanicus set has probably been overshadowed since it came out a decade ago, but at the time it just blew my freaking mind.

http://www.solegends.com/citle/citle2000/Skulz/skulzadeptus/skulzadeptus.htm


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 23:44:10


Post by: JohnnoM


Those are pretty damn cool.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/21 23:53:00


Post by: N'Ferno


There's many great models. For me it's a tie between the Chaplain termie, the IG Colonel and the Chaos Lord.

Yes the chaplain is just another heavy power armour, but there's such force in that mini. He doesn't run, he doesn't walk, he doesn't need it. He just points and shoots. Anything left will get wtfcrozium'd. The paintjob is critical though. Not sure if he'd look as imposing with my skills.

The Colonel is just so majestic, so unyielding. What the IG stands for.

The Chaos Lords...both the daemonic and the juggernaut, what gets to me is the sense of heavyness. Those mounts will trample the crap out of whatever they charge, no question. The daemonic mount wins though, i'm a big fan of heavy duty horses.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 00:16:05


Post by: Grot 6


bolo wrote:


This one has my vote, as well.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 01:22:32


Post by: Nagashek


Dwarf King on Shield Bearers and Belakor are two faves. But I do dearly miss my fan service Daemonnettes. All that offical GW nudity really appeals to my basest inner 15yo.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 02:45:15


Post by: CATACLYSMUS


I vote for Archaeon, the Everchosen.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 03:32:27


Post by: Pacific


Tethlis the Slayer wrote:Hmm....That is very tricky.
The wood elf nobles are quite good.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Hmm....That is very tricky.
The wood elf nobles are quite good.


Indeed, some of the Wood Elf range, with perhaps the exception of Orion and his sheep dogs (although those do have a certain charm to them) is quite beautiful.

These one is one of my favorites:





What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 03:41:00


Post by: Happygrunt


Huh, no Ork cheerleader...

Probably the DC plastics for me...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 03:50:33


Post by: Pacific


Ask and you shall receive..

Ye gods... warning.. (NSFW?!)...

I first typed in 'orc cheerleader' into google and got this:

Spoiler:


Although I think the above is more similar to the ogre cheerleader...

Spoiler:


The classic ork cheerleader..

Spoiler:


And this one, which somehow manages to be more disturbing (I think it's a greenstuff conversion, and not for sale)

Spoiler:






What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 04:22:59


Post by: boj0


MY EYES!!
They burn!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 04:25:41


Post by: Nocturn


Either command sentinel or sentinel powerlifter


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 05:45:54


Post by: Geax


Best could be the one sculpt that will still be around in another 1000 years. Just based on numbers produced, that would have to be the plastic gretchin released in the first boxed set for 40k? It's one miniature that is guaranteed to be found almost everywhere on the planet, even in homes of those who don't wargame.

Seriously though my vote goes to the imperial guard beastman packmaster: bottom left corner (couldn't find a better picture)

http://www.solegends.com/citcat911/c2039impguard.htm

Old, not much too it, but my favourite.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 05:59:23


Post by: nectarprime


Ah you mean this dude?



I actually wish I had a few of these for the hell of it. I think I still have a scar on the bottom of my foot from stepping on a bunch of these when my friend had that old box set a million years ago.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 06:01:32


Post by: infinite_array


Has nobody mentioned this guy yet?





What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 08:56:13


Post by: Norn King


meh...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 10:46:55


Post by: sirrah


Doomrider's paintjob really detracts from the model.

anyway:


+ the entire RT daemon range.

I was going throuigh the models I liked but they ended up being far too numerous to post, so I'll quickly state a few.

Richter Kreugar's Cursed Company, Krell, the old Ghouls and Grave Guard, Thanquol and Boneripper, Grimgor Ironhide, the old Giant, the old Treeman, the new Harlequins, the RT-era Chaos Dreadnought, the RT-era Keeper of Secrets and Lord of Change, the old Genestealer Patriarch on throne, the new Shokk Attack Gun Mek, the RT-era Striking Scorpions, Warp Spiders, GOBLIN DOOM DIVER!!!, the Steam Tank, the Knights Panther, the Squat Land Train, the Tyranid Screamer-Killer, the old Noise Marine, the RT-era Teminator Captain, the fat metal cigar-smoking Cadian Sargeant, the entire 3rd edition Dark Elf range, the Imperator titan, the old Ork Weirdboy with handlers, Madboys, the Eversor and Culexus assassins and against my better judgement, the Ork Scorcha.

No doubt there are a hundred models I liked even more than those listed, but Citadel and Marauder have such a massive back catalogue that thinking about which I like most makes my brain hurt.





What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 11:43:49


Post by: Trasvi


I always liked this one. So simple, yet so menacing.



Also, this one:


I have to give it to GW, this was a really easy question for me 5 years ago. Now, there are so many that I think are bloody fantastic, its hard to choose. Even their plastic kits are rating high up there these days.

Oddly, I like nearly every dwarf hero GW produces (and for that matter, nearly every other company's dwarf heroes) but I have no desire at all to collect a dwarf army.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 11:52:02


Post by: Pacific


Norn King wrote:meh...


i believe he was just bringing it to our attention, not that it was a high-point of sculpting!

Definitely +1 on some of the ones you mentioned Sirrah, the cigar smoking Cadian and RT Terminators were awesome. And, why yes, the Squat Land train, the direction that Squats would most surely have taken had GW continued to make them in 40k (and the one that Mantic are now looking like pursuing in their Forgefather range).



In fact, I think the whole epic Squat range was something quite special.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 13:11:01


Post by: sirrah


Pacific wrote:
Norn King wrote:meh...


i believe he was just bringing it to our attention, not that it was a high-point of sculpting!

Definitely +1 on some of the ones you mentioned Sirrah, the cigar smoking Cadian and RT Terminators were awesome. And, why yes, the Squat Land train, the direction that Squats would most surely have taken had GW continued to make them in 40k (and the one that Mantic are now looking like pursuing in their Forgefather range).



In fact, I think the whole epic Squat range was something quite special.



Absolutely, it's sad that Squats didn't develop further after Warlords, I'm glad that the Collossus is preserved in a sense by the Leviathan.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 13:37:03


Post by: Trondheim


Well since I recently was bitten by the VC bug, and decided to start a new army in addition to that I have to say this guy
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440025a&prodId=prod1290005a&rootCatGameStyle=

But I also have to say that this moddel is quite stunning also
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440018a&prodId=prod790840&rootCatGameStyle=


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/22 21:39:03


Post by: Norn King


Norn King wrote:
meh...


i believe he was just bringing it to our attention, not that it was a high-point of sculpting!


Sorry, that was a bit uncalled for.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/27 15:28:30


Post by: Viersche


The Casterllan Crowe model followed by the Chaplain with Skull helm model - but that's just me


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/27 21:22:31


Post by: Arclite


Being a fan of Skaven and Imperial Guard, it's quite easy to predict what I'd place here.

For first place, it's a toss up between the Cadian Commander and Boss Snikrot. There's just something about both of them that makes me cry out "Bloody Fantastic!" in an overly dramatic voice every time I see them.

Runner ups are Ikit Claw, because he reminds me of a badass robo-rat, and all commissars, with this Commissar in particular because his arm remind me of a gigantic nintendo power glove.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/27 21:34:22


Post by: LazzurusMan


Norsehawk wrote:Probably not the best out there, but one of my absolute favorites, this guy just oozes character. http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440247a&prodId=prod990064a


I love this model, and tbh i thought GW had stopped making it XD

Gonna have to find the cash to get one before they DO stop making it!

And my favourite model from GW is either the Harker or straken model, i love the way the straken model looks like he is just walsing into the thick of things and the harker model is firing wildly XD


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/09/28 05:17:17


Post by: Holycrusader27


Termie chaplain is epic but he isn't the only badass chaplain. I love the JP chaplain model.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440271a&prodId=prod1160022a

For fantasy I have to say its a tie between
Archaon, The Everchosen and
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1160122a

Be'Lakor, The Dark Master
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat500024a&prodId=prod1110281

with wood elf w/ GW in close second

for lotr Witch-king on Fellbeast
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1080019

@nectarprime
I got 90 of those lil buggers somewere in my closet if you want a dozen or so..


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/19 12:08:16


Post by: Norn King


Hmmm. So many good models!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/19 15:06:47


Post by: blood reaper




Aun Shi has a hideous, long face, body and I have no clue what he's doing with his left hand. I'm not a big fan of the Firewarriors ether.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/19 15:43:35


Post by: Space Crusader


blood reaper wrote:


Aun Shi has a hideous, long face, body and I have no clue what he's doing with his left hand. I'm not a big fan of the Firewarriors ether.


- Removed by insaniak. Rude and completely uncalled-for. Someone having a different opinion to your own does not constitute a personal attack, and flinging insults in return is a great way to wind up taking a holiday from the forums. -


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/19 17:10:10


Post by: Pacific


You have more than just a passing relationship with that Aun Shi, Space Crusader? Just trying to explain your massively OTT post.

I don't know why but I always loved the slightly esoteric look of the original Grey Knight models





What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/19 17:36:47


Post by: CuddlySquig


My sarcastic answer


My real answer

They made huge mobs of orks a lot more affordable


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 07:58:38


Post by: SagesStone


I think this is a picture of the GW ones, if not feel free to correct.


While not the best models they do make the possibility of a cool counts-as Necrons army that is playable in a GW should you have the (mis)fortune of doing so.

As for the best looking I have a few I like though no clear winners. It's quite easy to see why I used spoiler tags, there are a few.
Spoiler:


This is one of the few I just want to get for painting.
























































What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 08:46:33


Post by: Battleworthy Arts


Such a tough question, and the answer might change with my mood... but the Terminator Chaplain is definitely a contender, as is the new Lelith Hesperax.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 16:33:29


Post by: Pacific


CuddlySquig wrote:
My real answer ++Ork boyz pic++

They made huge mobs of orks a lot more affordable


I suppose it depends on your definition of 'affordable'. Certainly, I would say that horde armies have never been more of a strain on a wallet than they are now.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 16:47:09


Post by: nectarprime




What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 20:37:45


Post by: Norn King


I thought ork boys where a bit over priced as they only come in a box of 10 and you need so many of them lol.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 20:42:18


Post by: CuddlySquig


Norn King + Pacific

The point is, those orks are Black Reach orks. You can always tell a Black Reach ork from the others by the way their arms are positioned. You can pick them up on Ebay by the bag-load for about $1/model.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 20:57:44


Post by: Happygrunt




The Kasrkin. In this running pose. One of my favorite models every produced.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 21:00:16


Post by: CuddlySquig


*thud*
"Watch where you're going!"


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/20 21:46:25


Post by: Pacific


Nice, but I kind of prefer the older Stormtrooper models (although just the helmeted ones), for me they look a little more characterful and varied from the standard Cadian pattern.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/22 15:57:34


Post by: lord marcus


Happygrunt wrote:

The Kasrkin. In this running pose. One of my favorite models every produced.


He is not running, he's in overwatch and walking.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 07:30:51


Post by: Norn King


He still looks awesome.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 09:12:59


Post by: Ratius


Not sure about best ever but an honourable mention



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 20:13:11


Post by: Arm.chair.general


lord marcus wrote:
Happygrunt wrote:

The Kasrkin. In this running pose. One of my favorite models every produced.


He is not running, he's in overwatch and walking.


He is going 'oh look, a penny!'


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 20:30:17


Post by: The Epic Chaosdude!!!


This made me start WHFB WoC.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 20:38:13


Post by: DIDM





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What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 20:51:15


Post by: Castiel


The DE dragon would be great, but the teeth are ridiculously oversized.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 21:49:16


Post by: Norn King


Also i dont get y they seperated the scale/talons things on the neck. They just look wrong. But otherwise great model!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 23:07:04


Post by: Grot 6


Seriously?

The Ork Stompa, or the IG Baneblade.


Those were some models we really wanted to see back in the day.

Runner up might be the Thunderbolt, or that Space marine flyer, the Thunder Hawk.

Epic in 28-32 MM was a dark fantasy back in the day.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 23:49:44


Post by: TheNewMexicanGeneral


Id have to say the Orc Raider with a pig. Its just so in tune with the whole lore and feel of orcs.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/25 23:52:18


Post by: Da Boss


Heh, I love Orc Raider with Pig, too. My girlfriend felt so sorry for the pig


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/26 01:47:22


Post by: Norn King


lol.

Please don't spam the forum. Thanks~ ~Manchu


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/26 11:21:29


Post by: Castiel


I also want to mention the Ork Warboss with attack squig, its a great model!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/27 08:04:56


Post by: Norn King


Hopefully they (GW) release some good Black Templer stuff. BT have always been very characterful.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/28 23:15:25


Post by: Norn King


Oh and the jugger is sick.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/11/29 00:09:13


Post by: Cannerus_The_Unbearable


Norn King wrote:Hopefully they (GW) release some good Black Templer stuff. BT have always been very characterful.


I like turtles.


On topic:


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/19 21:03:06


Post by: Enzephalon


Anyone mentioned the Space Hulk Terminators yet?
They are brilliant and got me into the hobby, so eventually I have to vote for them. ^^



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/19 22:59:39


Post by: inquisitorlewis


Enzephalon wrote:Anyone mentioned the Space Hulk Terminators yet?
They are brilliant and got me into the hobby, so eventually I have to vote for them. ^^



I don't have any of them,but I must say... Well Played. They are nice minis, in great action poses.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/22 10:43:33


Post by: Norn King


I have never seen them before. WOW.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/22 14:40:12


Post by: Norsehawk


Norn King wrote:I have never seen them before. WOW.


And they are plastic minis. Very impressive work on that.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/23 01:53:00


Post by: Enzephalon


Norn King wrote:I have never seen them before. WOW.

You have never seen any Space Hulk Terminators?


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/23 01:59:22


Post by: Squidmanlolz


Imperial Guard Valkyrie, perfection incarnate, the sponson bolters are gak to assemble however.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/24 23:07:26


Post by: Norn King


@Enzephalon, Nope!


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Do people use them in SM armies as normal termies?


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/24 23:41:23


Post by: rockerbikie








To name a few I think may of got this.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/25 01:20:32


Post by: Enzephalon


Norn King wrote:@Enzephalon, Nope!


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Do people use them in SM armies as normal termies?

Well. There are two major problems. The first one is that they are Blood Angel terminators. They have an overwhelming amount of Blood Angel ornaments and blood drops all over the models.
So you can't really use them for the most chapters. Second problem is that they are tactical terminators with the exception of the one guy with the lightning claws, the sergeant with the hammer and the librarian.
Tactical termies are not seen quite often.

But with a little modelling skill you can build some really nice assault terminators for a Blood Angel army:




What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/25 02:34:47


Post by: Avatar 720


Since the Khorne Lord on Jugger has already been mentioned a lot, i'm gunna go for this guy: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat670009a&prodId=prod1330001a


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/30 07:12:31


Post by: MrFlutterPie


For me personally?

The 2ed shotgun stranded arbite.

Just picked up another 14 of those beautiful things bare metal 2 days ago.

So beautiful


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/30 07:17:07


Post by: Johnny-Crass


Brag is up there but not the top


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2011/12/31 08:22:57


Post by: killykavekommando


My top model has to be the pathfinder 'ui. I think that the dynamic pose and detailed sculpt is why GW has not released a plastic pathfinder team, as they can not top it.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/02 16:54:46


Post by: Sir Samuel Buca


I don't know why, but this guy always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, I bought two the day he came he came out, one to use as he is, one to convert. Sadly both were lost during the time I decided girls were more important than toy soldiers, but I think I'll go out and buy him again tomorrow.
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440271a&prodId=prod1570031


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/02 17:09:27


Post by: inquisitorlewis


I just got one of the original Eldar Avatars the other week. It is crazy small, smaller than the Phoenix Lords in fact.

Despise his small demeanor he is a totally awesome miniature.

http://www.solegends.com/citcat911/c2093eldaravatrwarlks-m.htm


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/02 17:34:36


Post by: cpromp


I dunno of someone said this or not but whatabout abaddon?


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/02 17:43:23


Post by: BlapBlapBlap




This is awesome. For my worst (Yes, I know this might be OT, but I need to show the world):

Spoiler:


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/02 19:33:07


Post by: Enzephalon


cpromp wrote:I dunno of someone said this or not but whatabout abaddon?

Well. I think Abaddon is butt ugly. ^^


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/02 19:39:55


Post by: Samus_aran115


Abaddon is a hideous model. Don't like any particular model except the metal daemon prince.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/02 20:37:02


Post by: Llamahead


These guys for me the Perry Brettonian range as a whole is definitely one of my favourites http://www.solegends.com/citcat1998/1998P013-02.htm and the pair of kneeling Squires in particular.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/03 14:14:14


Post by: Enzephalon


Llamahead wrote:These guys for me the Perry Brettonian range as a whole is definitely one of my favourites http://www.solegends.com/citcat1998/1998P013-02.htm and the pair of kneeling Squires in particular.

How old are these guys?


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/03 14:28:37


Post by: Imperial Renegade


Trygon/Mawloc kit by far!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/03 18:03:39


Post by: sennacherib


I know that i am likely alone in this but i LOVE the Ork Cheerleader. Its a shocking and bizzare Model. maybe thats why i Like it so much. i want one for my ork army.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/04 04:30:41


Post by: snake


For 40k, have to say the termy chaplain. That thing is 40k.

I haven't followed WHFB too closely lately, but I really like the Chaos Lord on Juggernaut that was already mentioned. I also really like the new Wight King that is soon to be released for VC.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/05 21:48:46


Post by: Beany10


In my opinion the best model has to be... *Drum-roll*
Spoiler:
This beast...

I have not personally bought one YET but I have started a Orcs and Goblins army, so I shall be getting one or two of these bad-boys


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/05 21:56:22


Post by: LazzurusMan


I agree...that thing would make me gak myself if someone laid that on the floor then suddenly turned the lights on...I hate spiders...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/05 22:42:17


Post by: Beany10


LazzurusMan wrote:I agree...that thing would make me gak myself if someone laid that on the floor then suddenly turned the lights on...I hate spiders...


Haha, it would be a shame if you stomped on it in panic


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/05 22:45:35


Post by: puma713


These two are amazing, imo:



and



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/06 16:06:52


Post by: Orkboy1


Easily the New Zombie Dragon, It's SSSSOOOOOOO COOL! Vampire Counts! Vampire Counts!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/06 21:26:35


Post by: Vampirate of Sartosa


Beany10 wrote:
LazzurusMan wrote:I agree...that thing would make me gak myself if someone laid that on the floor then suddenly turned the lights on...I hate spiders...


Haha, it would be a shame if you stomped on it in panic

OH GOD MY FEET ARE FULL OF GOBLINS


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/06 22:57:06


Post by: Monkey Tom


For me it's got to be the Vyper Jetbike. I thought it was a stunning model when it first came out and it's still my favourite to this day.
It's just such a nice, well designed model. Everything about the design works.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
But the Dark Eldar Raider/Ravager kit comes in a very close second. And for all the same reasons as the Vyper Jetbike.

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What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/09 09:06:56


Post by: Ratius


Im gonna go out and limb and spot for this one. Havent had a jaw drop moment like it in a looooong time



We all know GW have pushed up prices yadda yadda yadda but if the quality of kits continue like this one, I cant complain as much.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/09 11:37:07


Post by: Cerebrium




Surprised no-one's posted him yet. Such an awesome pose, and such subtle details, like the engraving on the blade.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/09 23:06:39


Post by: Llamahead


Enzephalon wrote:
Llamahead wrote:These guys for me the Perry Brettonian range as a whole is definitely one of my favourites http://www.solegends.com/citcat1998/1998P013-02.htm and the pair of kneeling Squires in particular.

How old are these guys?


97 or 98 I think just about when I started getting involved with GW. The Brets are the one range I think went down hill with the new plastics........


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/22 09:37:01


Post by: Norn King


Emperors champion is so boss.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/23 18:36:54


Post by: baritowned


Samus_aran115 wrote:Abaddon is a hideous model. Don't like any particular model except the metal daemon prince.


I agree with this. I bought a metal one for a friend at my FLGS as a birthday present, and it was missing the shoulder spikes. Funny story though, as the other three metal ones AND the fineco$t ones still in the store were also missing them. So instead I used a leftover shoulder-spike from the terminator lord and it looks perfect.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/23 18:50:52


Post by: DPBellathrom


for me, if we can include forge world, it HAS to be the keeper of secrets as to me that one model represents everything that is awesome about slaanesh ^_^


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/23 19:00:27


Post by: inquisitorlewis


If FW isn't out of line I just placed an order for Leipold the Black. I am not big on fantasy minis, but that one in particular has caught my attention since its release.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/24 17:59:20


Post by: tauxnimrod


the Balrog mode =)


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/24 18:48:42


Post by: Breotan


I'm going to go with the Mortis Engine as my current favorite.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/25 15:19:43


Post by: illuknisaa


Huh I'm so disappointed. At first there were the "ok" candidates next blood bowl started appearing. I was like "yes Yes YES soon she will emerge" but then nothing.

I'm so disappointed.

Before you look play this:




Spoiler:


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/25 21:15:01


Post by: Soo'Vah'Cha


the GREEN KNIGHT



bought many of these and used them as rpg characters and such


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/25 22:02:24


Post by: Erasoketa


Llamahead wrote:
Enzephalon wrote:
Llamahead wrote:These guys for me the Perry Brettonian range as a whole is definitely one of my favourites http://www.solegends.com/citcat1998/1998P013-02.htm and the pair of kneeling Squires in particular.

How old are these guys?


97 or 98 I think just about when I started getting involved with GW. The Brets are the one range I think went down hill with the new plastics........


I think it's December 1997. When GW released also Wood Elves Scouts (or Explorers, I don't know their name in English).


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/25 22:31:57


Post by: Ribon Fox


Alarielle Everqueen and her Maiden Guard. My queen is being used in a D&D game as a high level mage
(This is not not my Alarielle)

Or the Dark Elf Witch elves. One of mine is also being uesed in a D&D game as a high level pallidin.
(Again not my mini)


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/25 22:50:25


Post by: Aerethan


That is one of the finest Green Knight paint jobs I've ever seen.

I feel I should mention the 6th edition metal Daemonettes. The perfect mix of femininity and corruption.




What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/26 02:53:45


Post by: baritowned


Aerethan wrote:That is one of the finest Green Knight paint jobs I've ever seen.

I feel I should mention the 6th edition metal Daemonettes. The perfect mix of femininity and corruption.




Umm yeah... We're not in 6th ed. Yet...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/26 03:12:34


Post by: George Spiggott




Sadly mine's missing its cistern/head


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/26 03:31:36


Post by: Shredsmore


Possibly Sicarius from AoBR. I also love the Finecast Skaven Warlord, Khemrian Warsphinxes, The Classic Chaos doodz from the "Traitors of Chaos" set, the Space Crusade Chaos Dreadnoughts, and the Plague Marine with the helmet w/ hose and little spikes.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/26 05:19:51


Post by: Aerethan


baritowned wrote:
Umm yeah... We're not in 6th ed. Yet...


Silly people who think 40k is the only GW game.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/26 11:34:16


Post by: baritowned


Aerethan wrote:
baritowned wrote:
Umm yeah... We're not in 6th ed. Yet...


Silly people who think 40k is the only GW game.


Sorry, forgot that daemons can be used in both games. And trust me, I know too well that GW has more than one game, considering I also play Necromunda


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/27 05:05:31


Post by: MrFlutterPie


George Spiggott wrote:

Sadly mine's missing its cistern/head


WIN!!!!

Close thread!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/27 10:48:22


Post by: master of ordinance


George Spiggott wrote:

Sadly mine's missing its cistern/head


What IS this.......THING

Aerethan wrote:That is one of the finest Green Knight paint jobs I've ever seen.

I feel I should mention the 6th edition metal Daemonettes. The perfect mix of femininity and corruption.




this my freind is true. if only the plastic ones were as good....
as far as im concerned the many boobed metal deamonettes are the best so far...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/27 12:25:44


Post by: reds8n


Always had a soft spot for

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat490053a&prodId=prod1120075

simple yet effective.

Also always liked the old, old, old chaos warrior with 2 handed sword -- model was released as a character in a DungeonQuest expansion

-- poor shot of him here : http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dungeonquest&redirect=no

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What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/27 21:42:31


Post by: Dysartes


master of ordinance wrote:What IS this.......THING


I believe that is the Chaos Toilet...


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/27 23:33:01


Post by: spyguyyoda


@reds8n: I almost pooped my pants the first time I saw that model. I love that elf


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/29 17:00:03


Post by: High_Marshal_Helbrecht




This thing, I had a total Nostaliga trip reading this months White Dwarf and seeing this, made me drag out my Rogue Trader and 2nd Edition Rulebook and think back to all the memories I have of my dad introducing me to the game 20 odd years ago and me having never looked back!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/30 00:19:38


Post by: Norn King


Is the 25 anniversery model on the GW site yet?


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/30 13:08:46


Post by: High_Marshal_Helbrecht


Yeah, it's up there for pre-order already!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/30 14:54:17


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What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/30 15:51:09


Post by: Obsidian Raven


menziez wrote:



I would love to own a typhus, but its unavailable here. It sucks, he's an awesome model. I dont know if its a good or bad thing he's not in finecast.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/30 22:04:25


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik




This. Dunno why, never played or had the want to play Blood Angels.

I just really like this model!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/30 23:12:00


Post by: Perkustin


reds8n wrote:Always had a soft spot for

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat490053a&prodId=prod1120075

simple yet effective.

Also always liked the old, old, old chaos warrior with 2 handed sword -- model was released as a character in a DungeonQuest expansion

-- poor shot of him here : http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dungeonquest&redirect=no


[regarding elf mage] WOAH! Usually these threads are pretty samey (Jugger lord and Green Knight) but that is a great find. The face is one of the best 28mm i've seen and the pose is spot on. Just a great model.

Personally i'm a big fan of this one. Great pose and a good face. Also radiates the 'Strength through finesse' vibe all fantasy elves should have, i mean he can hardly lift that sword yet you know he can do some damage.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/01/31 13:29:40


Post by: milo101


Ork StormBoyz!!!!


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/08/12 11:01:42


Post by: jimiintheskywithdiamonds


For me, i adore assault marines, and this guy is just the absolute assault marine boss.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440176a&prodId=prod1600024a&rootCatGameStyle=

Got this model the other day and in resin it is just so so cool.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/08/12 13:01:52


Post by: BlapBlapBlap


TH-TH-TH-THREADCROMANCY.

Please, if the thread's been inactive for over a month, leave it to rest.


What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/08/12 13:35:47


Post by: Tunach


I absolutely adore the wrack models.



What is the Best Model GW has Ever Released? @ 2012/08/12 14:13:46


Post by: Mannahnin


Locked for thread necromancy.