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Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:07:45


Post by: Mr Morden


Heads up, Guardsman!

There have been various reports in your sector from several worried Guardsman concerning a number of mysterious events in your current campaign. We’ve had countless letters from Guardsmen* about encampments of the Archenemy found abandoned, with all combatants having apparently fled and then been torn apart. While initial reports would lead us to believe that a wild beast, like an Ambull, was responsible for the carnage, Ambulls are not known for their proficiency with headshots, use of improvised explosives, or carving “death to traitors” into solid rockcrete with a knife. Our brave journalistic staff have been sparing no effort to determine the culprit, travelling from as far as the departmental library (an arduous journey that requires not one, but two flights of stairs) and as wide as the departmental kitchen (where they brave scalding liquids and chit-chat with lessers merely to refresh themselves with a warm beverage).

Following our hard work, the Regimental Standard has provided three theories. Please consult your Commissar for which is deemed most officially plausible.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:08:22


Post by: Kanluwen


It's a thing for Dark Angels. Pretty sure about that.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:09:09


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik


Doesn’t fit their MO though....

Cypher perhaps.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:09:37


Post by: Nostromodamus


They keep mentioning Ambulls...


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:10:14


Post by: necrontyrOG


Redacted by Catachan High Command. It's totally Marbo.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:10:36


Post by: Ratius


Ambulls are not known for their proficiency with headshots, use of improvised explosives, or carving “death to traitors” into solid rockcrete with a knife.


kudos


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:15:53


Post by: Kanluwen


 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Doesn’t fit their MO though....

Cypher perhaps.

Headshots? Ominous messages and corpses strung up? That fits the Dark Angels' MO fairly well when it comes to dealing with traitors...


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:16:06


Post by: Mr Morden


It s a possibility


Our third, and most likely theory is simple but undoubtable, given several key pieces of evidence. It can be none other than

Redacted by Catachan High Command.




Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 18:27:58


Post by: Mantle


I was hoping it would be a tease towards a possible codex kroot but I’d say that’s definitely marbo with the improvised explosives and redacted by high command, possibly a data sheet for him in chapter approved?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 19:01:54


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured




Heads up, Guardsman!

There have been various reports in your sector from several worried Guardsman concerning a number of mysterious events in your current campaign. We’ve had countless letters from Guardsmen* about encampments of the Archenemy found abandoned, with all combatants having apparently fled and then been torn apart. While initial reports would lead us to believe that a wild beast, like an Ambull, was responsible for the carnage, Ambulls are not known for their proficiency with headshots, use of improvised explosives, or carving “death to traitors” into solid rockcrete with a knife. Our brave journalistic staff have been sparing no effort to determine the culprit, travelling from as far as the departmental library (an arduous journey that requires not one, but two flights of stairs) and as wide as the departmental kitchen (where they brave scalding liquids and chit-chat with lessers merely to refresh themselves with a warm beverage).

Following our hard work, the Regimental Standard has provided three theories. Please consult your Commissar for which is deemed most officially plausible.

1.The Archenemy have betrayed one another!


Tactical cohesion is notoriously poor among the Heretic Astartes, who, addicted to the forbidden thrill of treachery**, frequently turn on each other due to petty internal feuding. A Chaos Space Marine will think nothing of shooting his fellow in the head, even when said fellow is not fleeing or outranks him – truly, these traitors are barbarians!



2. A Contingent of Adeptus Astartes are operating near us in secret!


The sheer scale of the devastation wrought by the mystery combatant’s could only be caused by an enhanced human. It is likely that, if our former theory is not true, a group of the Adeptus Astartes are operating in your area, and have simply deemed it unimportant to inform us of their presence. Quite right, too! We would recommend consulting uplifting pamphlet 6698//c: Correct Forms of Polite Address In the Presence of Imperial Heroes, Volume 6: Codex Compliant Space Marine Chapters in order not to offend any Reivers you may run across.

3. [Redacted]


Our third, and most likely theory is simple but undoubtable, given several key pieces of evidence. It can be none other than



There you have it, Guardsman! The mystery is conclusively solved. Worry not; those responsible for such journalistic endeavours have been appropriately awarded with the Copper Aquila for Conspicuous Gallantry (Second Class) and have taken such efforts in their stride. It now falls to you to embody such valour on the battlefield.

++ Thought for the Day: ‘Reason begets doubt, doubt begets heresy.’ ++


* While we admire your piety and attention to detail, we would advise you remind your commanders of just how distracting such a deluge of written content can be to the brave writers of the Regimental Standard and the Departmento Munitorum’s profound distaste for those who waste its operative’s time, so that they may make more discerning choices about what information they pass on from their men to their betters.
** Please note that while treachery may produce a brief, chemical reaction that feels “thrilling”, such a thrill is akin to that of leaping off a cliff, or forgetting to bow in the presence of a Commissar, and will certainly result in similar effects – or worse.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 19:25:50


Post by: Albino Squirrel


It wouldn't make any sense for it to refer to Dark Angels. That would just fall under the second theory, wouldn't it?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 19:38:58


Post by: ChargerIIC


Could just be normal catachans. Don't see anything specific to Sly besides some boundless optimism


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 19:47:50


Post by: BrookM


It does sound like something Reivers would do.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 20:08:30


Post by: Ragnar69


It's Marbo, no doubt at all.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 21:58:22


Post by: Racerguy180


Get your satchel charges ready


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 22:20:13


Post by: ImAGeek


‘Proficiency with headshots” (Marbo has a sniper pistol), ‘use of improvised explosives’ (he had explosive charges), ‘carving ‘Death to traitors’ into solid rocrete with a knife’ (He had that big ass knife). With the reference to Catachan high command it seems pretty clear cut that it’s about Marbo.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 22:49:35


Post by: MrMoustaffa


 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Doesn’t fit their MO though....

Cypher perhaps.

then why would the 3rd line be censored by Catachan?

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed this OP, I'm really hoping he has rules in chapter approved


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 22:55:49


Post by: stompygitz


So, I talked to my local GW manager about this. He said they got an email stating a rerelease of Marbo in resin (with PDF rules), with its preorder being December 9.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/22 23:26:38


Post by: Mr_Rose


Guys, you’re all wrong. Totally wrong. Wronged than wrong, even. It’s not Marbo, it’s Morbo.
You know, the news-alien from Futurama?
This is just the lead-in for a Xenocide summer campaign next year, where a new race of big headed green aliens appears from nowhere with advanced technology and over-developed snark glands. And just what is their relationship to the Orks?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 00:04:41


Post by: Racerguy180


 Mr_Rose wrote:
Guys, you’re all wrong. Totally wrong. Wronged than wrong, even. It’s not Marbo, it’s Morbo.
You know, the news-alien from Futurama?
This is just the lead-in for a Xenocide summer campaign next year, where a new race of big headed green aliens appears from nowhere with advanced technology and over-developed snark glands. And just what is their relationship to the Orks?


This pleases Morbo, Morbo will only kill a few humans now.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 00:38:08


Post by: pantheralegionnaire


Too bad...I was hoping it would be a loyalist Primarch, namely Russ, returning with his legion from the Warp to bring the fight to the traitors. That would have jived with the "torn apart by animals" vibe.

However, I agree that the "censored by Catachan command" line is a likely hint in the direction of Marbo.

That said, I'm still waiting for another loyalist Primarch to emerge--Russ, Corax, Vulcan, or for The Lion to wake up.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 00:49:29


Post by: oldravenman3025





Warning for those at work: A few cuss words......






Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 01:06:56


Post by: Lum


Regarding the "Death to traitors"-thing... Wasn't there a piece of fluff regarding Marbo in the 5th edition guard codex that whenever he was not in battle, he would be just like in a trance and carve stuff in a piece of wood until he was sent of again or something like that? I don't have that Dex with me right now, but I could have sworn that there was something like that...


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 01:11:44


Post by: ChargerIIC


...Did he run away in the end?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 01:12:15


Post by: Cream Tea


Please forgive my ignorance of mon-keigh matters, but shouldn't this guy be dead by now? The 8th ed time skip wasn't that long by Eldar standards, but for non-marine mon-keigh it was.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 01:17:36


Post by: Crimson


 Cream Tea wrote:
Please forgive my ignorance of mon-keigh matters, but shouldn't this guy be dead by now? The 8th ed time skip wasn't that long by Eldar standards, but for non-marine mon-keigh it was.

Yeah... Most special characters who aren't eldar, marine, or daemon should be dead.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 01:20:23


Post by: oldravenman3025


Cream Tea wrote:Please forgive my ignorance of mon-keigh matters, but shouldn't this guy be dead by now? The 8th ed time skip wasn't that long by Eldar standards, but for non-marine mon-keigh it was.


Crimson wrote:
 Cream Tea wrote:
Please forgive my ignorance of mon-keigh matters, but shouldn't this guy be dead by now? The 8th ed time skip wasn't that long by Eldar standards, but for non-marine mon-keigh it was.

Yeah... Most special characters who aren't eldar, marine, or daemon should be dead.





Death and ageing fears Sly Marbo.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 01:21:30


Post by: Crimson


I guess he could be just really, really old...



Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 01:32:52


Post by: MrMoustaffa


 Cream Tea wrote:
Please forgive my ignorance of mon-keigh matters, but shouldn't this guy be dead by now? The 8th ed time skip wasn't that long by Eldar standards, but for non-marine mon-keigh it was.

Not necessarily, rejuvenation drugs are a thing and cause a human to live a few hundred years. A master of stealth like Marbo probably has the ability to either sneak in and grab this kind of thing or just receive it outright due to his incredible career. Doesn't he hold the record for being awarded the highest military award in the Imperium or something like that?

As for his origins, he's supposedly from the Catachan XII originally, the sole survivor of 10 brothers according to my 5th ed codex in front of me. However two weeks later he returns to the lines with the head of the ork warboss, a single bullet hole between its eyes.The codex repeatedly mentions that Marbo is probably no longer sane, his haunting eyes and silent demeanor unnerving even the most hardened of soldiers. It goes on to state him ambushing and destroying entire armored columns with well laid traps, taking entire command posts, assassinating entire enemy command structures, and even hunting Lichtors. The descriptions of the bodies in the Regimental standard article are absolutely well within his M.O.

In the 3rd edition (at least I think it's 3rd edition) Catachan codex that I also have, we have this lovely little line

The colonel stepped up to Trooper Marbo. Marbo's eyes were empty again, like they always were when he wasn't stalking through the jungle or carving his name in some enemy's internal organs. Inwardly the Colonel sighed - there was something wrong with this boy: blood and death had warped him to the point where he could only be normal with a blade in his hand.

Once again the Colonel pronounced the well rehearsed words. "For valour in battle and service to the Emperor of unbounded courage you are hereby awarded the Star of Terra, bear it with pride that you may inspire others to worthy endeavour in the service of Man." The colonel completed the dedication in a single breath before pinning the medal to Marbo's chest.

This one was for wiping out a whole squad of aliens, killing their commander, and capturing their command post single-handed. He leaned closer to Marbo and asked "You want me to look after it for you son? Like the rest?"

Marbo nodded solemnly.

"Alright son, you can go." The words had barely left the Colonel's lips before Sly Marbo had plunged back into the jungle as smoothly as a fish slipping into a stream.


So yeah, option 3 is absolutely the most likely, as the article itself states. Marbo has had a rough life and this kind of grisly aftermath is par for the course for him. I know anyone who used him in 5th can confirm that, Marbo may have been a bit unpredictable but he was a well loved model in almost every guard player's collection and the codex has been worse off ever since his absence.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 01:47:52


Post by: Galas


It could be cool if he comes back in Resin like Slambo did. The new finecast models are much better than the first ones.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 02:56:14


Post by: stompygitz


And!

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Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:01:09


Post by: daedalus


Okay, okay, I get it GW. You want me to actually buy an eversor assassin model. Fiiiiine.

EDIT: pfft, $32, really? This ain't Australia, GW. feth it. I'll kitbash my own.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:06:59


Post by: Galas


Where have you seen the price? And for whats in that image, the box gives you Sly Marbo and a "Poster". So probably thats why he is more expensive.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:10:07


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Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:15:20


Post by: Kanluwen


I really hope he's a Lord of War. It would be so fitting.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:15:53


Post by: Galas


Oh. Thats not a bad price. 20€ is the standard today for HQ's... I miss the old 12€ but at least he doesn't cost as a Primaris or Stormcast HQ!

I think he should be the Primarch-Level HQ's of Imperial Guard. If he can kill Mortarion in 1vs1 I'll don't be even mad.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:20:48


Post by: daedalus


Oh, no, sorry, that was convoluted of me. The eversor is that expensive. I've been using my old metal marbo as a standin.

I apologize for the confusion.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:24:21


Post by: MrMoustaffa


YES.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Spoiler:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


I am totally getting one the moment it comes out. Even my cynical heart at this point can't turn down a new Marbo mini that actually looks pretty good from the look of it, and isn't that badly priced. And we get a poster, GW knew what they were doing here. I am glad to see that they listened to the players and brought back a beloved character. This brings hope that classic characters from other codexes could someday see rules and an exclusive model again.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:27:01


Post by: Chopstick


 stompygitz wrote:
So, I talked to my local GW manager about this. He said they got an email stating a rerelease of Marbo in resin (with PDF rules), with its preorder being December 9.


Wow, so he's actually Failcast resin?

Meh.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:28:28


Post by: Rotgut


That looks pretty cool.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 03:34:34


Post by: Galas


Chopstick wrote:
 stompygitz wrote:
So, I talked to my local GW manager about this. He said they got an email stating a rerelease of Marbo in resin (with PDF rules), with its preorder being December 9.


Wow, so he's actually Failcast resin?

Meh.


The GW Failcast as really improved. The worse ones where the first, the metal-to-resin miniatures. Slambo for example, I haven't seen one with flaws. Canoness Verydyan, Krell, etc... they are of much better quality.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 07:25:29


Post by: Mymearan


Chopstick wrote:
 stompygitz wrote:
So, I talked to my local GW manager about this. He said they got an email stating a rerelease of Marbo in resin (with PDF rules), with its preorder being December 9.


Wow, so he's actually Failcast resin?

Meh.


Really doubt it. The only new Finecast model we’ve gotten in the last few years is Canoness Veridyan. I bet Marbo is plastic.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 07:46:52


Post by: JohnnyHell


Looks good!

Looks more Commando than Rambo, mind. Maybe this is Sly Marbo's rival, Ahhnuld Matrix?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 07:47:30


Post by: BrookM


Holy gak, that model is ACE.

Really loving that his Ripper pistol looks like a classic MAC-10 with big fat silencer screwed on.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 07:50:52


Post by: Chopstick


It's a homage to Snake Plissken.
Spoiler:



Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 08:00:11


Post by: Crimson Devil


Looks a bit like Nick Nolte to me.

Well, GW is finally going to get me to buy finecast. I've resisted a long time, but I guess resistance really is futile. lol


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 08:48:21


Post by: Nazrak


Hahaha, this is great. Never been a fan of Named Characters but I’ll probably pick one of these up just for fun. Love his weird little mate.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 08:50:05


Post by: ImAGeek


That model is excellent.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 09:21:12


Post by: Inquisitor Gideon


What's mini Audrey doing there? Pulling double duty from the little shop?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 09:39:02


Post by: Nogil


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

It's a good day to be alive!
He's back! And he's fantastic!


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 09:53:32


Post by: Racerguy180


I love the ork head under his boot and the petey piranha on the base


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 11:43:44


Post by: WatcherZero


Will probably be Catachan so I wont be able to play him in my army but will def pick him up.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 11:51:51


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik


Racerguy180 wrote:
I love the ork head under his boot and the petey piranha on the base


That's clearly Audrey 2.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 12:04:39


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Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 12:15:24


Post by: WatcherZero


That connector between the foot and the sword looks a bit ugly can see people snipping that.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 12:22:15


Post by: Mad Doc Grotsnik


Pretty sure that's a vine in the background?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 12:45:55


Post by: WatcherZero


Above the Ork head not to the left of it. (bit you are looking at Is actually Ork flesh I think as the sword is embedded in and splintering the Ork head)


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 12:47:20


Post by: zend


Him having Snake Plissken's gun is amazing.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 12:50:30


Post by: Mr Morden


Loving the Audrey II plant


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 15:41:49


Post by: Red Corsair


Hes rambo, dutch and snake all rolled into one glorious god! I literally just finished painting a 2000 point catachan army themed around straken and combat lmao, what timing!!


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Guys! relooking at that other pictures I am pretty sure that is a demolition set with a plunger handle on top hidden behind Aubry, thats what the funny pipe is behind his foot and knife.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 15:47:43


Post by: Kanluwen


Now all we need is Bastonne to make a glorious comeback and a new Veteran kit with Grenadier options to make Kasrkin and we're set to the Glory Days of Old.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 15:53:12


Post by: Red Corsair


 Kanluwen wrote:
Now all we need is Bastonne to make a glorious comeback and a new Veteran kit with Grenadier options to make Kasrkin and we're set to the Glory Days of Old.


Atilla, Al'Rahem, Chenkov, Bastone, Shaefer, Shaefers 12, Marcharius, Gaunt... Guard has lost a lot of awesome characters over the past 15 years so I am pretty happy we got one of the more ionic ones back at least, but heres to the ones we lost!


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 15:55:17


Post by: Kanluwen


 Red Corsair wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
Now all we need is Bastonne to make a glorious comeback and a new Veteran kit with Grenadier options to make Kasrkin and we're set to the Glory Days of Old.


Atilla, Al'Rahem, Chenkov, Bastone, Shaefer, Shaefers 12, Marcharius, Gaunt... Guard has lost a lot of awesome characters over the past 15 years so I am pretty happy we got one of the more ionic ones back at least, but heres to the ones we lost!

The Last Chancers are still sold, just no rules.

Macharius we don't need back, he's been long dead same with Gaunt.
Al'Rahem would be welcome back if we get a plastic Tallarn kit, and Chenkov for Valhallans.
"Meh" on the Rough Riders and Mogul Khamir.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 16:15:51


Post by: Dr. Mills


So many 80's film references in one mini?

Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic!


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 16:27:39


Post by: Red Corsair


 Kanluwen wrote:
 Red Corsair wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
Now all we need is Bastonne to make a glorious comeback and a new Veteran kit with Grenadier options to make Kasrkin and we're set to the Glory Days of Old.


Atilla, Al'Rahem, Chenkov, Bastone, Shaefer, Shaefers 12, Marcharius, Gaunt... Guard has lost a lot of awesome characters over the past 15 years so I am pretty happy we got one of the more ionic ones back at least, but heres to the ones we lost!

The Last Chancers are still sold, just no rules.

Macharius we don't need back, he's been long dead same with Gaunt.
Al'Rahem would be welcome back if we get a plastic Tallarn kit, and Chenkov for Valhallans.
"Meh" on the Rough Riders and Mogul Khamir.


Well the same argument can be made for Bastone lol

My point was more about how many named characters have been culled from the Guard over the years, I'd challenge anyone to find as many from any other faction. Next closest is the dark eldar and even they haven't lost as many.... yet


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 16:30:07


Post by: Mr Morden


40k always had "historic characters" - even sometimes different versions of them.

Bring back the Cain min


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 16:35:03


Post by: Mandragola


Not sure anyone's linked to the post on warhammer community with him, and a bunch of other stuff, in it.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/11/23/revealed-new-warhammer-holiday-season/


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 16:40:31


Post by: Kanluwen


 Red Corsair wrote:

Well the same argument can be made for Bastone lol

My point was more about how many named characters have been culled from the Guard over the years, I'd challenge anyone to find as many from any other faction. Next closest is the dark eldar and even they haven't lost as many.... yet

Yeah, but I like Bastonne!

I was just having some light-hearted fun with you, putting forth my own "review" on the characters in question.


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 Mr Morden wrote:
40k always had "historic characters" - even sometimes different versions of them.

Bring back the Cain min

40k might have "always had historic characters", but they've purged them out with the fact they've advanced the timeline.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 18:37:36


Post by: General Kroll


 Kanluwen wrote:
 Red Corsair wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
Now all we need is Bastonne to make a glorious comeback and a new Veteran kit with Grenadier options to make Kasrkin and we're set to the Glory Days of Old.


Atilla, Al'Rahem, Chenkov, Bastone, Shaefer, Shaefers 12, Marcharius, Gaunt... Guard has lost a lot of awesome characters over the past 15 years so I am pretty happy we got one of the more ionic ones back at least, but heres to the ones we lost!

The Last Chancers are still sold, just no rules.

Macharius we don't need back, he's been long dead same with Gaunt.
Al'Rahem would be welcome back if we get a plastic Tallarn kit, and Chenkov for Valhallans.
"Meh" on the Rough Riders and Mogul Khamir.


They still sell the Gaunt Miniatures. Would be nice to have rules for them and the last chancers.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 19:20:17


Post by: xerxeshavelock


Damn - now you have me hoping for a Deathwatch Overkill style boxed set with the Last Chancers.

And great news for Marbo showing up again. Such a good figure. Can't wait to buy it and not paint him for 5/6 years......


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/23 19:29:30


Post by: Spartacus


I love the 'Snake' Mac 10. Really nice touch:



Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 11:55:47


Post by: Strg Alt




This will be my second Finecast mini after Slambo. Little shop of horrors plant looks ace too. It would be perfect, if GW would sell mature Audrey plants for Deathworld aficionados like myself. The phrase "Jungle comes to life" would get a whole new meaning.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 14:52:21


Post by: Insane Ivan


I would be very surprised if the new Marbo was finecast. Seems like a plastic character release just like all recent character kits. I think the resin Marbo rumor originated here:

 stompygitz wrote:
So, I talked to my local GW manager about this. He said they got an email stating a rerelease of Marbo in resin (with PDF rules), with its preorder being December 9.

Sounds to me like that's about a rerelease of the old Marbo model in resin (which would make sense if they'd release the old model), but this is clearly a completely new version.

If he is indeed plastic, I think I'll have to get him even if I normally don't want to buy single models for 20 Euros - Marbo's the best. I think the "AAAAAAAAAAAAAA" meme may have to die here though - his new face isn't as shouty...


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 14:56:59


Post by: Mr Morden


 Strg Alt wrote:


This will be my second Finecast mini after Slambo. Little shop of horrors plant looks ace too. It would be perfect, if GW would sell mature Audrey plants for Deathworld aficionados like myself. The phrase "Jungle comes to life" would get a whole new meaning.


Tell em on facebook - thye may well do so

It is a nice touch.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 15:03:58


Post by: Asmodai


 Insane Ivan wrote:
I would be very surprised if the new Marbo was finecast. Seems like a plastic character release just like all recent character kits. I think the resin Marbo rumor originated here:

 stompygitz wrote:
So, I talked to my local GW manager about this. He said they got an email stating a rerelease of Marbo in resin (with PDF rules), with its preorder being December 9.

Sounds to me like that's about a rerelease of the old Marbo model in resin (which would make sense if they'd release the old model), but this is clearly a completely new version.

If he is indeed plastic, I think I'll have to get him even if I normally don't want to buy single models for 20 Euros - Marbo's the best. I think the "AAAAAAAAAAAAAA" meme may have to die here though - his new face isn't as shouty...


Cannoness Veridyan was a finecast original last year. Marbo seems more likely to be a limited release like Veridyan than something like "Primaris Chaplain".


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 15:16:31


Post by: Insane Ivan


 Asmodai wrote:
 Insane Ivan wrote:
I would be very surprised if the new Marbo was finecast. Seems like a plastic character release just like all recent character kits. I think the resin Marbo rumor originated here:

 stompygitz wrote:
So, I talked to my local GW manager about this. He said they got an email stating a rerelease of Marbo in resin (with PDF rules), with its preorder being December 9.

Sounds to me like that's about a rerelease of the old Marbo model in resin (which would make sense if they'd release the old model), but this is clearly a completely new version.

If he is indeed plastic, I think I'll have to get him even if I normally don't want to buy single models for 20 Euros - Marbo's the best. I think the "AAAAAAAAAAAAAA" meme may have to die here though - his new face isn't as shouty...


Cannoness Veridyan was a finecast original last year. Marbo seems more likely to be a limited release like Veridyan than something like "Primaris Chaplain".

Guess that's true. Still, the Warhammer-Community post made no mention of him being limited, so I'm hoping he isnt! (And that he's plastic!)


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 15:18:26


Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl


 Mr Morden wrote:
Tell em on facebook - thye may well do so

Fake I told them to do plastic sisters many time there they never did any.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 15:54:14


Post by: alphaecho


 Dr. Mills wrote:
So many 80's film references in one mini?

Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic!



I like it but I'd still love to see a Catachan character based on the Marc Gibbons kneeling Captain from the 2nd Ed Codex, one of my favourite pieces of 40K art.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 19:02:14


Post by: Ir0njack


Definitely going to snatch him up once he drops. I'll probably be painting him up with snow white hair, grey stubble and mud smeared on his arms and maybe face. I really like the idea of old man Marbo.

On the rule side, i think it would be safe to say he'll probably have his posioned bullets and knife, probably deepstrike like the cadillus, MAYBE have himself a demo charge?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 19:03:59


Post by: Kanluwen


 Ir0njack wrote:
Definitely going to snatch him up once he drops. I'll probably be painting him up with snow white hair, grey stubble and mud smeared on his arms and maybe face. I really like the idea of old man Marbo.

On the rule side, i think it would be safe to say he'll probably have his posioned bullets and knife, probably deepstrike like the cadillus, MAYBE have himself a demo charge?

He'll be up for preorder on the 16th of December. Release date said December 23rd, so that should be correct unless they do a 2 week preorder period.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 20:42:36


Post by: Red Corsair


 Ir0njack wrote:
Definitely going to snatch him up once he drops. I'll probably be painting him up with snow white hair, grey stubble and mud smeared on his arms and maybe face. I really like the idea of old man Marbo.

On the rule side, i think it would be safe to say he'll probably have his posioned bullets and knife, probably deepstrike like the cadillus, MAYBE have himself a demo charge?


If you look behind him it looks like there is a plunger sticking out of a box, but no idea if he will have a demo charge or if he will do mortal wounds via traps in terrain like the Catachan stratagem. Thats my personal guess, that he causes mortal wounds on units in terrain near him.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 20:55:00


Post by: Kanluwen


 Red Corsair wrote:
 Ir0njack wrote:
Definitely going to snatch him up once he drops. I'll probably be painting him up with snow white hair, grey stubble and mud smeared on his arms and maybe face. I really like the idea of old man Marbo.

On the rule side, i think it would be safe to say he'll probably have his posioned bullets and knife, probably deepstrike like the cadillus, MAYBE have himself a demo charge?


If you look behind him it looks like there is a plunger sticking out of a box, but no idea if he will have a demo charge or if he will do mortal wounds via traps in terrain like the Catachan stratagem. Thats my personal guess, that he causes mortal wounds on units in terrain near him.

I'm going with "Improvised Explosives". He comes with rules in the set it says, so he can totally be rocking a demo charge if they want him to.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 21:42:34


Post by: cuda1179


I know the rules are supposed to be "balanced", however if there is one model out there that deserves to be broken beyond belief, it's this guy.

I want a Marbo that will pop up 6 inches from an enemy warlord, cripple him, and still be enough of a threat that the enemy must devote a turn to killing him.......all for a discount price of well under 100 points.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 21:58:14


Post by: NivlacSupreme


 cuda1179 wrote:
I know the rules are supposed to be "balanced", however if there is one model out there that deserves to be broken beyond belief, it's this guy.

I want a Marbo that will pop up 6 inches from an enemy warlord, cripple him, and still be enough of a threat that the enemy must devote a turn to killing him.......all for a discount price of well under 100 points.


His 5e rules were awesome. Throw a 5” blast with a max range of 6” after teleporting behind them.

When it worked it was glorious.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 22:07:16


Post by: BrookM


I want this guy to do nothing less than dish out mortal wounds with whatever he attacks the enemy with.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 22:21:23


Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl


Tentative profile.
Sly Marbo
M WS BS S T A HP SV
8 2+ 2+ 4 4 8 15 6+

His blade is just normal CCW with no special rules.
His gun is assault 2.

- Not ready to die: ignore wounds on a roll of 4+
- Always deals mortal wounds on hitting.
- Any enemy walking in a terrain when Marbo is on the table roll a dice, on 6 they take 3D3 mortal wounds.

Would that be good enough for Marbo?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 22:24:58


Post by: Galas


To be honest I'll love for the
"Any enemy walking in a terrain when Marbo is on the table roll a dice, on 6 they take 3D3 mortal wounds. "
Rule to be actually in his datasheet (Obviously more balanced, maybe just 1 MW )


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 22:36:24


Post by: BrookM


Hell no, no restraint must be shown! When Marbo opens up a can of whoop ass, asses. WILL. BE. WHOOPED.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 22:39:42


Post by: EnTyme


Adding a rule:

They Drew First Blood, Not Me! - If a friendly unit is eliminated from the game, Marbo gains +2 strength and +3 attacks for the rest of the game.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 22:46:27


Post by: Big Mac


My recently redoned catachan version of Marbo, from 'Predator', Mr. Dutch
https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/909772-Guardsman%20Dutch.html

The new version looks awesome, still going to get it, every regiment needs a Marbo!


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/24 23:26:13


Post by: NivlacSupreme


 Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl wrote:
Tentative profile.
Sly Marbo
M WS BS S T A HP SV
8 2+ 2+ 4 4 8 15 6+

His blade is just normal CCW with no special rules.
His gun is assault 2.

- Not ready to die: ignore wounds on a roll of 4+
- Always deals mortal wounds on hitting.
- Any enemy walking in a terrain when Marbo is on the table roll a dice, on 6 they take 3D3 mortal wounds.

Would that be good enough for Marbo?


His blade at least needs to be coated in poison. Or just say it does mortal wounds instead of him so it seems more special.

There’s a big “powergamer” (plays the biggest scariest looking thing he can but throws a fit about plasma guns being unfair) in my group right now. I really hope Marbo will screw with him a bit.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 11:09:37


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


From the official Warhammer 40K page on facebook



We've had some questions from fans asking about how they'll be able to get their hands on Sly Marbo.

Sly will be drawing first blood in a special preview release this holiday season for those fans lucky enough to track him down in Games Workshop and Warhammer stores.

Don't worry if you don't manage to get your hands on him - you can't keep an Imperial hero down, and Sly will be returning next year so every fan can enlist him in their armies.





Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 11:14:26


Post by: ImAGeek


No, it’s an early release in stores for the holidays, but he’ll be released next year.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 11:19:47


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


Yes edited,

I saw that once the fixed the image (the image wasn't there for me initially)


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 11:28:59


Post by: ImAGeek


 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
Yes edited,

I saw that once the fixed the image (the image wasn't there for me initially)


Ah I see
I’ll probably just wait unless I happen to be near a GW at the time.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 12:05:31


Post by: Yodhrin


That's...actually pretty reasonable. It lets the "exclusive dontcha know fnar fnar" crowd feel like they're special snowflakes, but doesn't deprive the rest of us of the chance to own a cool model.

Now we just have to hope "The Triumphant Return" isn't some gratuitous "spend five bajillion dollars on GW.com and be graciously and magnanimously granted the opportunity to purchase Sly Marbo for only an additional one bajillion dollars!" situation.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 12:14:59


Post by: AndrewGPaul


Since when is £15 “a bajillion dollars”?


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 12:24:57


Post by: JSG


Yodhrin wrote:That's...actually pretty reasonable. It lets the "exclusive dontcha know fnar fnar" crowd feel like they're special snowflakes, but doesn't deprive the rest of us of the chance to own a cool model.

Now we just have to hope "The Triumphant Return" isn't some gratuitous "spend five bajillion dollars on GW.com and be graciously and magnanimously granted the opportunity to purchase Sly Marbo for only an additional one bajillion dollars!" situation.


AndrewGPaul wrote:Since when is £15 “a bajillion dollars”?


If it's resin you couldn't pay me to take it.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 12:25:02


Post by: Yodhrin


 AndrewGPaul wrote:
Since when is £15 “a bajillion dollars”?


Since the English language:

"hyperbole"
[hahy-pur-buh-lee]

noun, Rhetoric.
1.
obvious and intentional exaggeration.
2.
an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as “to wait an eternity.”.


I mean seriously chief, GW are literally running a scheme at present where in order to be granted the opportunity to pay them money for a Terminator Chaplain you have to go into their store on an event day and buy enough stuff to fill out a little punch card, it's not as if they don't have any sodding form on this kind of thing yeah.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 12:25:02


Post by: WatcherZero


Since rumoured release date is 25th Dec I guess they've just decided to put what stock they have for release in stores ahead of that and do a proper website release in late Jan/Feb when they have restocked after the Christmas break.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 12:30:45


Post by: Kanluwen


WatcherZero wrote:
Since rumoured release date is 25th Dec I guess they've just decided to put what stock they have for release in stores ahead of that and do a proper website release in late Jan/Feb when they have restocked after the Christmas break.

23rd of December, not 25th.

25th is a Monday. New releases come out on Saturdays.
23rd is a Saturday.

Expect preorders to go up on December 16th.

As for the price, it looks like he is coming in a fancy box like the Veteran Intercessor Sergeant. A poster, rules, and model for $25 USD isn't too bad considering he'd likely be $20 to $25 by himself.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 13:58:04


Post by: Astroman


Sly Marbo, amazing. Also interested in the Audrey ll bit by his side. “Feed me Sly!”


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 13:59:19


Post by: WatcherZero


Except they said he would be available on webstore next year, thats not a 16th preorder.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 14:04:58


Post by: General Kroll


I wonder if this means new Catachans are coming.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 14:09:25


Post by: Kanluwen


WatcherZero wrote:
Except they said he would be available on webstore next year, thats not a 16th preorder.

Just to play devil's advocate here, the Canoness was available in shops and the webstore at the same time.
She then went to webstore only.

The wording there makes me think this is the same case.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
 General Kroll wrote:
I wonder if this means new Catachans are coming.

All they really need is a new Catachan Jungle Fighter box and they'd be set. The Heavy Weapons and Command Squads are nice kits.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 14:34:37


Post by: AndrewGPaul


 Kanluwen wrote:
WatcherZero wrote:
Since rumoured release date is 25th Dec I guess they've just decided to put what stock they have for release in stores ahead of that and do a proper website release in late Jan/Feb when they have restocked after the Christmas break.

23rd of December, not 25th.

25th is a Monday. New releases come out on Saturdays.
23rd is a Saturday.

Expect preorders to go up on December 16th.

As for the price, it looks like he is coming in a fancy box like the Veteran Intercessor Sergeant. A poster, rules, and model for $25 USD isn't too bad considering he'd likely be $20 to $25 by himself.


An earlier post in this thread suggests pre-orders starting on the 9th.



Automatically Appended Next Post:
WatcherZero wrote:
Except they said he would be available on webstore next year, thats not a 16th preorder.


From the facebook page, quoted in this very thread page, they actiually said it'd be released this Christmas (as already shown in the 23rd release date from the WD leaks) and then available freely on the website in the new year.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 14:50:45


Post by: General Kroll


 Kanluwen wrote:
WatcherZero wrote:
Except they said he would be available on webstore next year, thats not a 16th preorder.

Just to play devil's advocate here, the Canoness was available in shops and the webstore at the same time.
She then went to webstore only.

The wording there makes me think this is the same case.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
 General Kroll wrote:
I wonder if this means new Catachans are coming.

All they really need is a new Catachan Jungle Fighter box and they'd be set. The Heavy Weapons and Command Squads are nice kits.


That would be nice,wouldn’t it. I didn’t know the command squads were newer kits. Might pick some up to make some Plasma vets.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 17:03:19


Post by: Formosa


I play space marines.... I am still getting Marbo


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 17:07:23


Post by: Mr_Rose


 Formosa wrote:
I play space marines.... I am still getting Marbo

The Arcadian 42nd are based off the Cadian kits… but I figure Sly goes where Sly wants. Then they explode.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 20:26:30


Post by: MrMoustaffa


 General Kroll wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
WatcherZero wrote:
Except they said he would be available on webstore next year, thats not a 16th preorder.

Just to play devil's advocate here, the Canoness was available in shops and the webstore at the same time.
She then went to webstore only.

The wording there makes me think this is the same case.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
 General Kroll wrote:
I wonder if this means new Catachans are coming.

All they really need is a new Catachan Jungle Fighter box and they'd be set. The Heavy Weapons and Command Squads are nice kits.


That would be nice,wouldn’t it. I didn’t know the command squads were newer kits. Might pick some up to make some Plasma vets.

Yeah the Catachan command kit is probably the nicest looking plastic IG infantry out there right now. They've got good proportions and a nice variety of poses.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 20:41:20


Post by: Lockark


 Kanluwen wrote:
WatcherZero wrote:
Except they said he would be available on webstore next year, thats not a 16th preorder.

Just to play devil's advocate here, the Canoness was available in shops and the webstore at the same time.
She then went to webstore only.

The wording there makes me think this is the same case.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
 General Kroll wrote:
I wonder if this means new Catachans are coming.

All they really need is a new Catachan Jungle Fighter box and they'd be set. The Heavy Weapons and Command Squads are nice kits.


Wait, dose that mean he's "finecast" like the canoness? Personally I think that's fine, as I've found the quality of finecast to now be in a better place today than when it st release. But I understand a lot of people who had bad experiences with it may be wary if that's the case.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/25 22:53:19


Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl


 NivlacSupreme wrote:
His blade at least needs to be coated in poison. Or just say it does mortal wounds instead of him so it seems more special.

Okay then his knife always wound on a 2+ and is AP +3 but it doesn't really matter because all his attacks (shooting and close combat) that hits do mortal wound anyway ^^.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/26 18:31:33


Post by: xKillGorex


Hell I need this mini, might have to dig out the old catachans and get some fresh paint on em. Mix in a few of the anvil industries arms and heads and bang all set to go.

If you guys at gw half read these threads please release the old metals.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/27 00:08:02


Post by: BaconCatBug


 Lockark wrote:
Wait, dose that mean he's "finecast" like the canoness? Personally I think that's fine, as I've found the quality of finecast to now be in a better place today than when it st release. But I understand a lot of people who had bad experiences with it may be wary if that's the case.
He is finecast, not plastic. RIP, was excited only to have my hopes dashed.

https://i.redditmedia.com/a0WOU5TDT6k5HU1JkBvWHoQ3bU3VA0KnOEQx4761yzk.jpg?w=768&s=284f8acec27d823a65d9500494298a2e


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/27 00:12:56


Post by: Galas


All the Finecast models I have bought the past years where of excellent quality with 0 problems. Veridyan and Slambo for example. Is not a material I like to work with, but I have no problems having 1-2 special characters released in that material if that means we can reveice this kind of random heroes that otherwise wouldn't be made in plastic.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/27 02:45:49


Post by: Red Corsair


 Galas wrote:
All the Finecast models I have bought the past years where of excellent quality with 0 problems. Veridyan and Slambo for example. Is not a material I like to work with, but I have no problems having 1-2 special characters released in that material if that means we can reveice this kind of random heroes that otherwise wouldn't be made in plastic.


Resin casts the best resolution models, then metal and last plastic. I actually prefer static posed special characters be in resin. So long as it isn't failcast from a few years back


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/27 05:24:27


Post by: Eldarain


I loathe Finecast but took a chance on Slambo as he was the first Chaos Champion I got as a kid. He was perfect so I'll give Marbo a chance.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/27 15:22:18


Post by: EnTyme


Anyone who still claims plastic lacks the detail of metal/resin hasn't kept up with the times. This hasn't been true for years. Don't believe me? Pull up any AoS kit at random and tell me it's lacking in detail.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/27 16:52:54


Post by: Red Corsair


 EnTyme wrote:
Anyone who still claims plastic lacks the detail of metal/resin hasn't kept up with the times. This hasn't been true for years. Don't believe me? Pull up any AoS kit at random and tell me it's lacking in detail.


I don't need to believe you since I actually cast models Plastic has indeed come a long way but it absolutely does not capture detail the same as resin. Your confusing amount of detail with level of detail.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/11/28 22:50:36


Post by: Galas


Yeah. GW resin models aren't a good comparison agaisn't plastic. Even FW ones. But compare the best plastic models out there (GW, Malifaux) agaisn't Infinity metal models or resin models like the Mierce ones.

I prefer plastic, all the day of the week. But plastic isn't as good as Metal and Resin as capturing fine and 3D detail. I don't know why, for some people, to acknowledge that is so difficult. Like they are in some kind of ProPlastic-Crusade where they need to deny any kind of advantage, however minimal, of metal and resin


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/05 11:31:08


Post by: Zingraff


I prefer resin.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/05 11:56:47


Post by: Geifer


 Galas wrote:
Yeah. GW resin models aren't a good comparison agaisn't plastic. Even FW ones. But compare the best plastic models out there (GW, Malifaux) agaisn't Infinity metal models or resin models like the Mierce ones.

I prefer plastic, all the day of the week. But plastic isn't as good as Metal and Resin as capturing fine and 3D detail. I don't know why, for some people, to acknowledge that is so difficult. Like they are in some kind of ProPlastic-Crusade where they need to deny any kind of advantage, however minimal, of metal and resin


Seems to me like GW's solution to that problem is the sweeping embiggening they embarked on. Bigger models means detail looks quite fine relative to the size of the model, while not having to actually be as fine as a resin model would allow.

Me, I'd prefer if Marbo was in plastic, but recent resin models by GW don't have the problems as early Finecast models. And with the possible exception of the pistol, nothing on the model looks so delicate that it should be prone to bending. He'll probably come out fine in resin.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/05 12:06:30


Post by: Ruin_In_The_Dark


Nice, he could make a good Orlock gang leader.

Also is that a plant by his feet or a Barking Toad?? I can't quite make it out.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/05 12:22:34


Post by: AndrewGPaul


It's a plant.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/05 12:41:31


Post by: Sunny Side Up


Not just a plant. At least by the paintjob, it almost certainly seems like an Audrey 2 reference.

Spoiler:



Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/07 07:42:11


Post by: endtransmission


Not the first Audrey 2 reference they have done this year either


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/15 11:04:02


Post by: ListenToMeWarriors


Boxing day release (one day only) confirmed by Warhammer: Coventry.



Edit: boxing day is December 26th for our US and other friends, and it has nothing to do with the Marquess of Queensberry.

Double edit, ooopfh on that spelling of friends.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/15 13:29:29


Post by: Mr Morden


 AndrewGPaul wrote:
It's a plant.


Offically a Juvenile Catachan mantrap (WD) but totally Audrey 2


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/16 13:06:45


Post by: Strg Alt


 xKillGorex wrote:
Hell I need this mini, might have to dig out the old catachans and get some fresh paint on em. Mix in a few of the anvil industries arms and heads and bang all set to go.

If you guys at gw half read these threads please release the old metals.


Paint it black.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InRDF_0lfHk&list=RDInRDF_0lfHk


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/16 18:03:53


Post by: Tyr13


My local guy said each store gets one Marbo. In our case, its going to be assembled, painted and hidden somewhere in the store. Whoever finds it, gets it. For free.
Not sure of thats the idea for all stores or just ours though...


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/16 18:06:20


Post by: Eldarain


That's cool as hell.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/17 05:58:24


Post by: WatcherZero


Did say it would be limited availability in store and weborder next year but people cant read the information GW releases and insisted it would be preorder on the 16th.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/17 06:06:38


Post by: Cream Tea


"Freinds"? "Cant"? Did a they hire a Venus Mantrap to write that?

And why are there Chaos symbols in the background? I HAVE QUESTIONS WH COVENTRY!


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/17 06:18:14


Post by: Nightlord1987


They're chaos snowflakes. For the holidays.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/26 16:55:51


Post by: Mr_Rose


Picked one up today; it’s finecast but his rules are neat, though lacking a point cost for matched play.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/26 17:50:13


Post by: Khadorstompy


 Mr_Rose wrote:
Picked one up today; it’s finecast but his rules are neat, though lacking a point cost for matched play.


Can you link us the rules I would really like to see them.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/26 18:14:31


Post by: Mr_Rose


No linky but I can give a general gist:
• Hits on twos
• Wounds Infantry on twos
• Has four attacks and the pistol shoots thrice
• Special Ambush deployment is standard deep strike outside of 9" as is typical but can then also choose one from these three options:
– Move an extra D6" and get +2 A
– Make an extra shoot action and gain the ability to target characters
– Deal D3/D6 mortal wounds to a unit
• Once per game can disappear and redeploy using the above rule again
• Can’t take orders or have a Warlord trait
• Power 4


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/26 18:16:34


Post by: BrookM


Them rules..



Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/26 18:54:27


Post by: mightymconeshot


Does his weapon have any AP attached to it? An ambushing Marbo could be a lot of fun to throw in if he is able to do some major damage to characters.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/26 18:58:34


Post by: Desubot


mightymconeshot wrote:
Does his weapon have any AP attached to it? An ambushing Marbo could be a lot of fun to throw in if he is able to do some major damage to characters.


I dont believe he does

though its still a lot of attacks and probably works better against soft targets or lock him into a artillery or non flying tank to avoid a whole turn of shooting.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/26 19:05:21


Post by: Fenris-77


No, no AP on either the pistol or knife sadly.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/26 21:19:53


Post by: cuda1179


This will all depend on his cost. At 4 CP, it won't be much. If he can dump a couple wounds on something annoying it won't matter if he dies.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/28 03:17:38


Post by: gungo


At 65 points and being catachan he's awesome.
Deploy turn 1 on an objective with no enemy around or in ruins alone and nuke an enemy unit from anywhere on the board for d3/d6 mortal wounds since it has no range limitation.
Disappear turn 2.
Turn 3 reappear on another objective use another d3/d6 mortal wounds or choose the dual shooting target character ability to nuke a support character with a weak save for 6x 2+ hit, 2+ wound shots and then charge them with another 4x melee atks for good measure. This ability is really only good for targets like astropaths, priests, commissars, primaris or company commander types.

He's good for more mortal wounds without needing range and grabbing objectives. Not an auto take like harker but darn close when they eventually nerf smite.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/28 06:44:03


Post by: cuda1179


At 65 points he's worth it for the booby traps alone.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/28 15:43:03


Post by: Red Corsair


gungo wrote:
At 65 points and being catachan he's awesome.
Deploy turn 1 on an objective with no enemy around or in ruins alone and nuke an enemy unit from anywhere on the board for d3/d6 mortal wounds since it has no range limitation.
Disappear turn 2.
Turn 3 reappear on another objective use another d3/d6 mortal wounds or choose the dual shooting target character ability to nuke a support character with a weak save for 6x 2+ hit, 2+ wound shots and then charge them with another 4x melee atks for good measure. This ability is really only good for targets like astropaths, priests, commissars, primaris or company commander types.

He's good for more mortal wounds without needing range and grabbing objectives. Not an auto take like harker but darn close when they eventually nerf smite.


This was exactly my thoughts as well. Everyone was focusing on his AP and punch when he basically auto smites whatever you want. I know I would love d3 mortal wounds to finish off a pesky flier or baneblade etc etc...


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/28 18:30:10


Post by: mightymconeshot


Except he doesn't deal d3 wounds automatically. He has a 50/50 chance of dealing d3 wounds and less if it is a character.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/28 18:35:52


Post by: gungo


 Red Corsair wrote:
gungo wrote:
At 65 points and being catachan he's awesome.
Deploy turn 1 on an objective with no enemy around or in ruins alone and nuke an enemy unit from anywhere on the board for d3/d6 mortal wounds since it has no range limitation.
Disappear turn 2.
Turn 3 reappear on another objective use another d3/d6 mortal wounds or choose the dual shooting target character ability to nuke a support character with a weak save for 6x 2+ hit, 2+ wound shots and then charge them with another 4x melee atks for good measure. This ability is really only good for targets like astropaths, priests, commissars, primaris or company commander types.

He's good for more mortal wounds without needing range and grabbing objectives. Not an auto take like harker but darn close when they eventually nerf smite.


This was exactly my thoughts as well. Everyone was focusing on his AP and punch when he basically auto smites whatever you want. I know I would love d3 mortal wounds to finish off a pesky flier or baneblade etc etc...

I agree his only drawback is the booby trap ability is -1 roll on characters. Which takes away from his character asasination utility, but since its +1 roll for units of 10 or more (with d6 mortal wounds on a 7+) it's a good ability to take down unit of 10+ terminators/marine/biker equivalents or units with -1 to hit abilities (like flyers) since it's NOT a to hit roll.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/28 18:46:24


Post by: Desubot


mightymconeshot wrote:
Except he doesn't deal d3 wounds automatically. He has a 50/50 chance of dealing d3 wounds and less if it is a character.


Well smite is also not a guaranteed shot ether. and command rerolls can help as much as it does in the psychic phase.

Its also against any target rather than the closest so having the option to throw it against characters directly is nice

and best part is its in the movement phase where rerolls are less used.



edit: wait am i reading it right in that it has no range? it can be any targeted unit? so its less like smite more like a 3 CP orbital bombardment?



Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/28 18:47:22


Post by: gungo


mightymconeshot wrote:
Except he doesn't deal d3 wounds automatically. He has a 50/50 chance of dealing d3 wounds and less if it is a character.

This is why in the first turn of the game you target a unit of 10 or more terminator/marine/biker equivilants so that's it's a 3+ roll for d3 mortal wounds (or d6 on 6) or target one of those annoying to shoot units with -1/-2 to hit where the 4+ roll is still better then shooting them. (Reroll stratagem helps).

Then turn 3 if there is another 10+ model count unit either mortal wound them to death or just assinate a support character.

Marbo is actually decent for target annoying units. He is not meant to kill major characters like primarchs. He's 65 points for skillful utility and his ability is only going to get better when smite is permanently nerfed.

If mortal wound spam is your thing then You can still reliably do that well as guard with the experimental smite nerf.
Astropath- smite
Primarus- smite #2
Primarus- mortal wound psychic power
Marbo- booby trap


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 Desubot wrote:
mightymconeshot wrote:
Except he doesn't deal d3 wounds automatically. He has a 50/50 chance of dealing d3 wounds and less if it is a character.


Well smite is also not a guaranteed shot ether. and command rerolls can help as much as it does in the psychic phase.

Its also against any target rather than the closest so having the option to throw it against characters directly is nice

and best part is its in the movement phase where rerolls are less used.



edit: wait am i reading it right in that it has no range? it can be any targeted unit? so its less like smite more like a 3 CP orbital bombardment?


Yes any unit on the board (no range so use marbo to grab objectives and nuke anyone anywhere) even flyers or -1/-2 to hit units and since the roll is NOT a to hit roll it doesn't matter vs marbo ability.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/28 20:01:36


Post by: ironicsilence


would have rather had plastic instead of fine cast


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/29 06:55:51


Post by: ShortyPreds


I still have a problem with this Resin...good that a little heat can fix it...

The ResinBase Insert Marbo comes with has a Hole where the Orkhead Pin goes in and there you should position Marbo...if i do so...there is a free footprint where his standing foot is normally resting...didnt fit...you need to warm the complete miniature to bent it a little so that you have it on that spot where it belongs...otherwise you may damage his Catachan Blade that stucks inside the Orkhead (you need to glue this to a pin at the back of the Ork Head)...

Nice miniature but still with all the problems GWs resin brings with it...


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/29 16:27:40


Post by: Sidstyler


Finecast. Seriously.

Well, you had my interest, think I'll pass though.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/29 16:36:37


Post by: Desubot


Well to be fair the newer fine casts haven't been that bad if going by that one canoness.



Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/30 13:22:57


Post by: Jamie Shred


 ShortyPreds wrote:
I still have a problem with this Resin...good that a little heat can fix it...

The ResinBase Insert Marbo comes with has a Hole where the Orkhead Pin goes in and there you should position Marbo...if i do so...there is a free footprint where his standing foot is normally resting...didnt fit...you need to warm the complete miniature to bent it a little so that you have it on that spot where it belongs...otherwise you may damage his Catachan Blade that stucks inside the Orkhead (you need to glue this to a pin at the back of the Ork Head)...

Nice miniature but still with all the problems GWs resin brings with it...


I had the same problem but managed to get him to stick just holding him into place. The knife on mine did need some heat to bend straight tho.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/30 14:22:30


Post by: ironicsilence


Jamie Shred wrote:
 ShortyPreds wrote:
I still have a problem with this Resin...good that a little heat can fix it...

The ResinBase Insert Marbo comes with has a Hole where the Orkhead Pin goes in and there you should position Marbo...if i do so...there is a free footprint where his standing foot is normally resting...didnt fit...you need to warm the complete miniature to bent it a little so that you have it on that spot where it belongs...otherwise you may damage his Catachan Blade that stucks inside the Orkhead (you need to glue this to a pin at the back of the Ork Head)...

Nice miniature but still with all the problems GWs resin brings with it...


I had the same problem but managed to get him to stick just holding him into place. The knife on mine did need some heat to bend straight tho.


for what we pay for a GW model having to heat the entire model just to get it to work is not acceptable. death to finecast long live the plastic master race


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/31 00:32:12


Post by: ph34r


Is marbo really 65 points?

I'll stick with my Eversor, thanks.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/31 11:12:40


Post by: Dysartes


 ironicsilence wrote:
Jamie Shred wrote:
 ShortyPreds wrote:
I still have a problem with this Resin...good that a little heat can fix it...

The ResinBase Insert Marbo comes with has a Hole where the Orkhead Pin goes in and there you should position Marbo...if i do so...there is a free footprint where his standing foot is normally resting...didnt fit...you need to warm the complete miniature to bent it a little so that you have it on that spot where it belongs...otherwise you may damage his Catachan Blade that stucks inside the Orkhead (you need to glue this to a pin at the back of the Ork Head)...

Nice miniature but still with all the problems GWs resin brings with it...


I had the same problem but managed to get him to stick just holding him into place. The knife on mine did need some heat to bend straight tho.


for what we pay for a GW model having to heat the entire model just to get it to work is not acceptable. death to finecast long live the metal master race


FTFY...


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2017/12/31 11:33:36


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Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2018/01/02 15:52:52


Post by: ChargerIIC


He seems great for forcing people to keep guards in the backfield - just like deepstrikers, but cheap and with the catachan keyword


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2018/01/04 09:51:50


Post by: p5freak


Read it wrong.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2018/02/07 18:19:53


Post by: Togusa


So when does this new model come out? It's been months since the announcement, and nothing more has been said.



Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2018/02/07 18:30:09


Post by: ChargerIIC


Played a few games with him. He's incredible fragile - hasn't survived a melee phase yet, even against chafe.

Remote detonation is great for taking out small support models. Blowing a few wounds into a warlord is worth the cost of the reroll cp.

The ability to bumrush a model and knife it is pretty good *if* the target is weak enough. He whiffed a charge on a broodlord by one wound and was eaten.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2018/02/07 18:32:44


Post by: Togusa


 ChargerIIC wrote:
Played a few games with him. He's incredible fragile - hasn't survived a melee phase yet, even against chafe.

Remote detonation is great for taking out small support models. Blowing a few wounds into a warlord is worth the cost of the reroll cp.

The ability to bumrush a model and knife it is pretty good *if* the target is weak enough. He whiffed a charge on a broodlord by one wound and was eaten.


Right, but the physical model, is it available yet? That's what I'm asking.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2018/02/07 19:07:07


Post by: tdwg83


 Togusa wrote:
 ChargerIIC wrote:
Played a few games with him. He's incredible fragile - hasn't survived a melee phase yet, even against chafe.

Remote detonation is great for taking out small support models. Blowing a few wounds into a warlord is worth the cost of the reroll cp.

The ability to bumrush a model and knife it is pretty good *if* the target is weak enough. He whiffed a charge on a broodlord by one wound and was eaten.


Right, but the physical model, is it available yet? That's what I'm asking.


Sly is a GW store exclusive. Not seeing it on the webstore, but I know my local GW has a few


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2018/02/07 19:43:55


Post by: Kanluwen


 Togusa wrote:
 ChargerIIC wrote:
Played a few games with him. He's incredible fragile - hasn't survived a melee phase yet, even against chafe.

Remote detonation is great for taking out small support models. Blowing a few wounds into a warlord is worth the cost of the reroll cp.

The ability to bumrush a model and knife it is pretty good *if* the target is weak enough. He whiffed a charge on a broodlord by one wound and was eaten.


Right, but the physical model, is it available yet? That's what I'm asking.

You would have to go to a local GW shop. He's supposedly going to be getting a general release later on this year.


Marbos back? Regimental standard @ 2018/02/07 21:49:27


Post by: ChargerIIC


 Togusa wrote:
 ChargerIIC wrote:
Played a few games with him. He's incredible fragile - hasn't survived a melee phase yet, even against chafe.

Remote detonation is great for taking out small support models. Blowing a few wounds into a warlord is worth the cost of the reroll cp.

The ability to bumrush a model and knife it is pretty good *if* the target is weak enough. He whiffed a charge on a broodlord by one wound and was eaten.


Right, but the physical model, is it available yet? That's what I'm asking.


Sorry I was replying to the original topic of conversation. Rumor states he'll be released in March, but with a grain of salt..etc..