I have all of both series except the captain from series 1 and the banner bearer from series 2. I will absolutely get series 3 as long as it isn't a chapter specific set. I'd bet on either Vanguard and Sternguard squads, or Primaris.
Maybe it’s just me but I keep hoping they change up the gimmick and do one piece of a larger mini on each of the sprues... a collect to build something Centurion or Techmarine with servo harness or bike sized.
Maybe it’s just me but I keep hoping they change up the gimmick and do one piece of a larger mini on each of the sprues... a collect to build something Centurion or Techmarine with servo harness or bike sized.
Aren’t they blind buy (in JPN anyway)?
I don’t know how multi part would work for that
Maybe it’s just me but I keep hoping they change up the gimmick and do one piece of a larger mini on each of the sprues... a collect to build something Centurion or Techmarine with servo harness or bike sized.
Aren’t they blind buy (in JPN anyway)?
I don’t know how multi part would work for that
Bandai does that a lot with some of the Gashapon stuff. It wouldn't be too crazy for G-Dubs to do it.
Maybe it’s just me but I keep hoping they change up the gimmick and do one piece of a larger mini on each of the sprues... a collect to build something Centurion or Techmarine with servo harness or bike sized.
Y'know, now that you've said that...it would be cool if they did it so that it had parts for a Terminator Armored Librarian, Chaplain, or something like that.
hopefully similar to the "ultramarines" & "BA", i.e. no chapter specific details. Please no primaris(even tho I like them) I just want better individual poses for "regular" marines. make them after GW have gone thru and done each kit needing a new sculpt.
I love the series 1 marines and have been taking any doubles I get and kitbashing them. They look great and cant wait for the terminators series 2 to be released in USA.
This picture has been doing the rounds today. It looks suspiciously Deathguardy, but the rumours on Japanese twitter are that it is a Dark Angels assault squad. Like the previous sets it probably won't include any chapter specific iconography.
So, late to the party as usual.. my understanding of these "Heroes Series" are..
A. Blind Buy packs.. no idea what you are getting when you purchase...
B. Series 1 has 12 guys, Series 2 has 5 terminators
All are mono-pose.. but there is a slight chance of conversion possiblilities if you get a duplicate.
That about right?
Why would anyone want one of these guys, unless they are being sold as "limited edition pose" models.. I mean, if I WANTED to, I could recreate these guys with the Tactical Squad set, right?
Im just confused.. Since I am working on a Marine force using ONLY Beakie Heads and Studded Shoulderpads on all guys.. this SOUNDS like Series 1 probably isn't too helpful for me.. and since my terminator squads are all Helmeted.. Series 2 wont be of value either, unless I can swap a head or 2..
All series 2 models come with both helmet and bare head options.
Also, many of the poses are unique in series 1 and cannot all just be recreated from the box set, particularly e.g. the bandolier grenade model, the running model with a bolter slung beneath his backpack, etc.
I would actually like if it was Salamanders Assault Marines. The color is right. They would fit the theme fairly well (Assault Marines have Flamers on some of the Marines). But Dark Angels fit as well (Plasma Pistols on the Sergeant and some of the regular Marines). I would be fine with either, but give some of the "forgotten" Chapters some time to shine!
Maybe they are changing it up and it will be Nurgle marines? It says "Heroes" so... maybe not? If I were wish listing I would hope for Salamander Primaris.
B. Series 1 has 12 guys, Series 2 has 5 terminators
The Japanese release had 12 guys. The worldwide release only had 9, with the remaining models used in one of GW's boardgame releases.
There is 13 figures in the first series. The Japanese rhino box set had 12 in it and the captain was released as a special offer. The rest of the world box set has 9 and the adventures game has 5. One figure is repeated between the two boxes.
Space Marine Adventures
Brother Infernus - flamer
Sergeant Cassius - chainsword
Brother Frostclaw - combat knife
Brother Gabriel - auspex
Brother Grimm - heavy bolter
You can read about the rest of the characters here
https://spacemarineheroes.com/
Series 2 has 7 terminators. The standard bearer only comes in a paint set (1 model, 12 paints, and a brush).
Snrub wrote: It was my understanding that the rhino box set came with 2 sets of the 12 guys plus the MkVIII captain.
At least that's how the website seemed to word it.
Sorry I could have worded that better. The rhino box has 24 figures. You may or may not get all 12. Chapter Master Valrak on YouTube did a unboxing and he did not get all 12. The captain was a separate purchase.
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-JP/Brother-Captain-Thassarius
Whose that next to the standard? I thought it was five terminators, the captain, and the standard came in the paint set. But I don't know whose between the thunder hammer wielder and the banner. Looks like a servo skull or something on the side.
I think the text on that New York Toy Fair box says 9 to collect, so two more than were available in the original Japanese release! That's interesting. Curiously, the heavy flamer model isn't included, and so that makes 10 models in total.
Considering the new, never before seen Terminators coming in Series 2 to the rest of the world, might Japanese Series 3 be those same new Terminators? I'd expect more new minis, but... maybe?
Well, on one hand, nice to see them branch out from loyalists, even though I wouldn't have said no to some bikes or assault marines.
On the other hand, Plague Mairnes? Eh... Ok cool. Not gonna knock back some variety. But i'll agree with mortar_crew. Bezerkers or Noise marines would have been have been awesome for a real change of pace.
Kinda hope though that some of these will turn out to be alternate sculpts for the DG characters. If that staff is in fact a less gakky plaguecaster, then that would be welcomed. I don't know who designed the baby throwing his porridge everywhere that came in DI, but they need a slap.
Also, hopefully DG in something other MkIII armour. MkII or V would be terrific.
I too would have preferred Deathwatch. I can't help but think that Chaos isn't a good choice for an ostensibly mass market gashapon style release but it's for Japan and not the NA/EU market; if frisky tentacles can be a long running thing there then I guess pimple marines can be too...
This is what they should have done initially for the Marine ones. They'll be as valuable as limited edition figures, etc. And plague marines are fine - I won't be using them, but it's a much smarter move ----- and they were never going to launch two of their new project armies with this product line.
Hold up, I hadn't seen this image. This is not the same as the Japanese release. Some of the figures in there are new. It looks like there's four melee guys in there plus the flamer guy has been replaced with an assault cannon! The original set had only two melee guys, the one with the lightning hammer/storm shield combo and the guy with the lightning claws. This looks like it has two lightning hammer guys and two lightning claw guys.
Snrub wrote: Hey Mad Doc, is there an option for those of us without a facebook? I'd really like to take advantage of your loot group for a few things.
Just make a FB account. I have one for browsing tabletop groups, it has zero accurate personal info on it - so long as the name you choose could *technically* be considered a real actual name, you're fine.
Snrub wrote: Hey Mad Doc, is there an option for those of us without a facebook? I'd really like to take advantage of your loot group for a few things.
That....depends.
For the Heroes stuff, there's a single Looter who can provide. He posts up the exact cost in Yen, which you then need to process into your own currency (or use PayPal, which I believe sorts that out?)
For other stuff, it'll depend where it's appearing, and who's doing the Looting.
I'm having some time off due to personal pressures taking up a great many spoons, and indeed time. But once I'm back, and with Mod Approval, I'm happy to run a thread here to get goodies to the good.
Sadly, it doesn't. Looter is very specific that he only deals in full and half boxes.
Which is fair enough.
However, we do have a swap-shop in the group for the Heroes range. It was one of the other Mods that set it up, and it's pretty much one-for-one, barring the Captain model (though the Japanese Looter can sort that out for you).
Essentially, any Looting I arrange on Dakka via a thread will be subject to the same rules (including all payments via PayPal, and all as Goods and Services. Helps deter would be rip off merchants). I'll make sure I know what they are as and when!
H.B.M.C. wrote: Given the blind box nature, how does that work out if we want specific things?
Your best bet is trading with other people, or share the rhino with someone else, doesn't guarrantee you get the full set, but very high chance to get a non-rare dude.
Yodhrin wrote:Just make a FB account. I have one for browsing tabletop groups, it has zero accurate personal info on it - so long as the name you choose could *technically* be considered a real actual name, you're fine.
That would be the simplest option, yes. But Zuckerburg is a terrible person and i'd rather not support his platform in anyway even if it was only to create a burner account.
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:That....depends.
For the Heroes stuff, there's a single Looter who can provide. He posts up the exact cost in Yen, which you then need to process into your own currency (or use PayPal, which I believe sorts that out?)
For other stuff, it'll depend where it's appearing, and who's doing the Looting.
I'm having some time off due to personal pressures taking up a great many spoons, and indeed time. But once I'm back, and with Mod Approval, I'm happy to run a thread here to get goodies to the good.
Hmm. Ok then, thanks.
Well the effort you've clearly put into the loot group is much appreciated, even if I can't readily access it. If a thread does eventuate here on Dakka, i'll be keen to hit it up.
Though if your Dakka flag is correct, postage can be a stinger.
Then again, if you're after something like Event Only models (like the Terminator Chaplain etc), if there's a few of your friends wanting it, that helps spread the postage cost, as I'd personally just send them all to one person, and let you sort it out from there!
And yes we do relatively bulk orders. Record was 20+ Chaplains for a chap in the States, ordering them in for his military mates!
Then again, if you're after something like Event Only models (like the Terminator Chaplain etc), if there's a few of your friends wanting it, that helps spread the postage cost, as I'd personally just send them all to one person, and let you sort it out from there!!
I'm namely after the Series 1&2 marines and soon to be 3 as well. Plus the event chaplain/captain. Can the WHW exclusive stuff also be loot grouped? There's a few things from there i'd like as well.
We've a couple of peeps a spit and stones throw away from Warhammer World, so stock allowing, Looting from there is pretty reliable. Plus of course the usual cycle of Nerds on Pilgrimage. And that of course includes Bugman's merchandise, much of which is really quite nice.
It's pretty much anything event or locale exclusive. We have done the odd bit of FW looting in the past, but as we rely quite heavily on GW's goodwill, we've curbed it of late, so as not to irk anyone.
Series 1&2 Marines? That's our Man in Japan you need. Not 100% sure if the first series is actually still in production over there.
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: Not 100% sure if the first series is actually still in production over there.
Looks like there's going to be a second run of Series 1. The site I usually order from (amiami) is taking preorders for June. Checked a couple of other places and they're all showing similar things.
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: Not 100% sure if the first series is actually still in production over there.
Looks like there's going to be a second run of Series 1. The site I usually order from (amiami) is taking preorders for June. Checked a couple of other places and they're all showing similar things.
Sersi wrote: Wait. I thought GW said they were going to make the Heros series available in their stores as well?
The wording suggests a worldwide release will follow Japan.
"Initially set for release in Japan, this is a collectable set of models featuring a range of new Death Guard miniatures, each one swarming with disease, pus and pestilence."
I was so amazed by the plague casters pose overal that I only just realised it seems to be sticking its finger up. Thought the fly was taking off from his hand but now I cant unsee him flipping the bird.
Dropbear Victim wrote: I was so amazed by the plague casters pose overal that I only just realised it seems to be sticking its finger up. Thought the fly was taking off from his hand but now I cant unsee him flipping the bird.
He's got two fingers up. Take that to mean what you will, but I'm pretty sure its not the bird.
Dropbear Victim wrote: I was so amazed by the plague casters pose overal that I only just realised it seems to be sticking its finger up. Thought the fly was taking off from his hand but now I cant unsee him flipping the bird.
He's got two fingers up. Take that to mean what you will, but I'm pretty sure its not the bird.
It's the disney point. Pointer and middle finger paired together is about the only expressive gesture that is not, in some major world culture, considered offensive. So in most popular media intended for global marketing you'll see people pointing and gesturing with two fingers.
It's just called the "disney point" because they did the initial research to figure it out.
Dropbear Victim wrote: I was so amazed by the plague casters pose overal that I only just realised it seems to be sticking its finger up. Thought the fly was taking off from his hand but now I cant unsee him flipping the bird.
How dare you. He clearly has his index finger out too
Automatically Appended Next Post: Paint those three tiny green bits black and it would blend seamlessly however
The Primaris also have the two finger point. At my job, they want us to do that kind of point, since one finger pointing can be seen as offensive. Though, I doubt that's why he's doing it. I feel like he's uncurling his hand, and letting flies fly off of it, like a person that let's a bird feed out of their hand and fly off.
Can anyone tell if he's standing on a maggot, or is that maggoty mouth his foot?
Also, Drippy McDripperson looks a lot better without his helmet. The weepy eye hole doesn't do anything for the model
GaroRobe wrote: The Primaris also have the two finger point. At my job, they want us to do that kind of point, since one finger pointing can be seen as offensive. Though, I doubt that's why he's doing it. I feel like he's uncurling his hand, and letting flies fly off of it, like a person that let's a bird feed out of their hand and fly off.
Can anyone tell if he's standing on a maggot, or is that maggoty mouth his foot?
Also, Drippy McDripperson looks a lot better without his helmet. The weepy eye hole doesn't do anything for the model
I really didn't want to do the blind box thing. Was happy when it was micromarines. Now its Death Guard? Damn it GW! Now I'm going to be buying blind boxes, well played.
Depending on how they looked, I'd buy a few. Back in 3rd I'd planned to start an Ulthwe army (since they had that supplemental codex that let you run specific craftworlds). Now I'd just want a cool-looking figure or two.
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: [thinks]Hmmm. What if Season 4 is Warhammer 40,000 Heroes, and it’s Eldar Aspects[/thinks]
new plague marines is always a good thing. By their own nature the multibox kit lacks a good bunch of customization so having a good amount of different sculpts is very nice.
Also that caster looks ace, much better than the baby faced with the pudding spoon of Dark Imperium.
Previous 'blind' boxes have been set up such that you got 2 full sets in a big box (S1 I cant remember if S2 was only one full set) so somebody who wanted them all tended to get a big box (maybe to split with another person, maybe to offer singles at 'cost')
if you wanted it all it should be easy enough,
if you only want a single specific one you'll need to post a want in the appropriate thread and hope somebody's got one they want to sell
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: [thinks]Hmmm. What if Season 4 is Warhammer 40,000 Heroes, and it’s Eldar Aspects[/thinks]
At this point, I'm afraid it'll be Primaris.
If we do get more marines, scouts would be great. Or Deathwatch. Each marine actually have chapter specific bling, like Kill Team Cassius.
Then again, if you're after something like Event Only models (like the Terminator Chaplain etc), if there's a few of your friends wanting it, that helps spread the postage cost, as I'd personally just send them all to one person, and let you sort it out from there!
And yes we do relatively bulk orders. Record was 20+ Chaplains for a chap in the States, ordering them in for his military mates!
Yes, I bet that he had 20 mates that each wanted one.
I mean, that's far more likely than him putting them all up on ebay for an inflated price, am I right?
Have you ever considered that despite your best efforts, you are actually helping "scalpers"?
GaroRobe wrote: If we do get more marines, scouts would be great. Or Deathwatch. Each marine actually have chapter specific bling, like Kill Team Cassius.
I'd be fine with Deathwatch, but half of them would inevitably end up being 1st founding chapters, which would just be boring. Give us a bunch of chapters that we haven't already seen in either Kill team Cassius or the Kill Team box and it'd be grand. Unfortunately I just don't see them missing a chance to throw another white U in there.
Then again, if you're after something like Event Only models (like the Terminator Chaplain etc), if there's a few of your friends wanting it, that helps spread the postage cost, as I'd personally just send them all to one person, and let you sort it out from there!
And yes we do relatively bulk orders. Record was 20+ Chaplains for a chap in the States, ordering them in for his military mates!
Yes, I bet that he had 20 mates that each wanted one.
I mean, that's far more likely than him putting them all up on ebay for an inflated price, am I right?
Have you ever considered that despite your best efforts, you are actually helping "scalpers"?
Based on the group it's very likely that it was for that person bulk ordering for his friends or local crew. Or instead I guess we could just close the group full of really lovely people who are happy to help out and go out of their way to offer exclusive models at cost.
I take it back. I like Drippy McDripperson's leaky helmet. I feel like he's hollow, and his armor is just filled with the pus that he sprays from his weapon. I can't wait to see the rest of them.
None of the other series had extra addition to the scenic bases, a la fly/nurgling, so its cool to see them adding even more to the range.
OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote: Previous 'blind' boxes have been set up such that you got 2 full sets in a big box (S1 I cant remember if S2 was only one full set) so somebody who wanted them all tended to get a big box (maybe to split with another person, maybe to offer singles at 'cost')
Series 1 had 2 sets(though there are reports of some boxes containing some triples instead of 2 full sets) plus the additional external Captain for buying a full box, Series 2 only had 1 set with the Captain included in the box.
Then again, if you're after something like Event Only models (like the Terminator Chaplain etc), if there's a few of your friends wanting it, that helps spread the postage cost, as I'd personally just send them all to one person, and let you sort it out from there!
And yes we do relatively bulk orders. Record was 20+ Chaplains for a chap in the States, ordering them in for his military mates!
Yes, I bet that he had 20 mates that each wanted one.
I mean, that's far more likely than him putting them all up on ebay for an inflated price, am I right?
Have you ever considered that despite your best efforts, you are actually helping "scalpers"?
Based on the group it's very likely that it was for that person bulk ordering for his friends or local crew.
Based on what evidence, exactly? Because I based my assumption on Occam's Razor.
Prometheum5 wrote: Or instead I guess we could just close the group full of really lovely people who are happy to help out and go out of their way to offer exclusive models at cost.
Well, if you wanted to throw your toys out of the pram I guess "we" could do exactly that.
Or you could just appreciate the irony of the situation.
Then again, if you're after something like Event Only models (like the Terminator Chaplain etc), if there's a few of your friends wanting it, that helps spread the postage cost, as I'd personally just send them all to one person, and let you sort it out from there!
And yes we do relatively bulk orders. Record was 20+ Chaplains for a chap in the States, ordering them in for his military mates!
Yes, I bet that he had 20 mates that each wanted one.
I mean, that's far more likely than him putting them all up on ebay for an inflated price, am I right?
Have you ever considered that despite your best efforts, you are actually helping "scalpers"?
Based on the group it's very likely that it was for that person bulk ordering for his friends or local crew.
Based on what evidence, exactly? Because I based my assumption on Occam's Razor.
Except you aren't, you're basing it on cynicism. Occam's Razor would tell you that the least assumption is that the guy is telling the truth.
H.B.M.C. wrote: I doubt the group is 'helping' scalpers. It'd be pretty obvious if someone was always ordering multiples of the same thing.
I dunno, what about the guy who ordered 20+ Chaplains? What is to stop him continuing to order 20+ of the same figure for his "army buddies"?
Don't get me wrong, it's a great idea to help out fellow hobbyists, but my point is that there is seemingly nothing to stop scalpers from using the service too.
Then again, if you're after something like Event Only models (like the Terminator Chaplain etc), if there's a few of your friends wanting it, that helps spread the postage cost, as I'd personally just send them all to one person, and let you sort it out from there!
And yes we do relatively bulk orders. Record was 20+ Chaplains for a chap in the States, ordering them in for his military mates!
Yes, I bet that he had 20 mates that each wanted one.
I mean, that's far more likely than him putting them all up on ebay for an inflated price, am I right?
Have you ever considered that despite your best efforts, you are actually helping "scalpers"?
Based on the group it's very likely that it was for that person bulk ordering for his friends or local crew.
Based on what evidence, exactly? Because I based my assumption on Occam's Razor.
Except you aren't, you're basing it on cynicism. Occam's Razor would tell you that the least assumption is that the guy is telling the truth.
I agree that I'm a cynic, totally.
I disagree with your assessment that the guy is telling the truth. Think of the odds required for them to know 20 people who are all into the same niche hobby on the same army base who all want exactly the same figure.
Simple solutions are more likely to be correct than complex ones.
Without derailing too much, he might A talk to people at several bases to organize such a thing, through their own group of some kind, and he was just the one to order (free shipping base to base once he has collected all).
B maybe they know he was doing that honestly as a few of the buddies are in the group too or any number of other options.
Thing is, you’re basing it on that one sentence, others on the group may know a lot more on what happened..
Danny76 wrote: Without derailing too much, he might A talk to people at several bases to organize such a thing, through their own group of some kind, and he was just the one to order (free shipping base to base once he has collected all).
B maybe they know he was doing that honestly as a few of the buddies are in the group too or any number of other options.
Thing is, you’re basing it on that one sentence, others on the group may know a lot more on what happened..
Yeah, I am basing it on that one sentence. I'm sure that others in the group know a hell of a lot more than I do!
As I said, I'm naturally a cynic, Doc seems to be the opposite. I applaud him for his apparent altruism but can't help but feel that the group is open to being abused.
Anyway, I love the Plaguecaster and will be picking one up when the time comes
Indeed, I look forward to seeing who else we get, and whether I will annoyingly have to pick several up (even if I don’t need more Bolter guys or whatnot, just because of a cool pose..)
Mr 20 Chaplains? Put in touch with me by the store I was Looting anyway.
And we do keep tabs, as per group rules. If we catch people flipping in a scalping manner, it’s a permaban.
So far? We’ve had no more than two instances. And we’ve an admin shared across some of the larger trading groups.
Is it foolproof? No. But the good far outweighs the bad. Without us, every Chaplain, Ixion Hale, Anniversary Model et al in the second hand market would be scalper fodder, one way or the other.
The poor Marine is overflowing with honey - too much even for the Crazy Nastyass Honey Nurgling! So his mate summons a swarm of giant flies to help out.
Danny76 wrote: Without derailing too much, he might A talk to people at several bases to organize such a thing, through their own group of some kind, and he was just the one to order (free shipping base to base once he has collected all).
B maybe they know he was doing that honestly as a few of the buddies are in the group too or any number of other options.
Thing is, you’re basing it on that one sentence, others on the group may know a lot more on what happened..
Yeah, I am basing it on that one sentence. I'm sure that others in the group know a hell of a lot more than I do!
As I said, I'm naturally a cynic, Doc seems to be the opposite. I applaud him for his apparent altruism but can't help but feel that the group is open to being abused.
Anyway, I love the Plaguecaster and will be picking one up when the time comes
Im one of the other admins of the FB Loot group and a regular UK event looter with over 10 events looted so far and receipts that would make scalpers cry for losing mass profits , i dont blame you for your outlook on the group and in someway i agree with you(sometimes i live up to my names meaning, its Tom) if people are ordering 2 of the same item my spider sense starts to tingle but with duel builds etc ordering 2 can be fine and those ordering more than 2 really set my spider senses off, as in the 20 chaplain guy and a guy i helped get 4 B/day minis but without hard evidence we have to give them the benefit of doubt, but we do pay attention to their future purchases in the group, tbh most people only order 1 mini
Known scalpers and bad traders are kept out of the group as best we can, as like what Mad Doc has said the other admins are also admins of a couple of the big warhammer trading groups, who also converse with other trading groups admin, so we have a nice list of bad traders etc.
The group isnt setup perfectly but id certainly wager a quid or two we have helped far more people avoid being scalped than helping the scalpers themselves and i certainly rather have the group than not and go back to paying scalpers prices!
Back on topic, these DG minis look great and i hope to get them all, might have to tap up the groups Japanese looter, as what is the time from Japan release to UK release 12 months!?
Also do we know what they work out compared to UK prices?
Ignoring shipping of course as that’ll vary on numbers.
I wasn’t ever tempted by the first, as it seemed too much for a squad of marines (though if one had been particularly cool a single purchase or two would have been good).
These may do it though.
Also, the time between series one (and possibly two, depending on that gap) may not be a good judge of time.
I’m pretty sure when the first we’re done it was never with Uk in mind, as Japan gets loads of collectibles and blinds that I think would sell well in the west these days, but don’t always make it over..
Series 1 was apparently released September 2017 in Japan,
and the partial release (9/12) apparently arrived in November 2018 (did the USA only box game with the rest happen earlier or later? my memory is hazy, I know the game announcement was earlier)
and the partial release (9/12) apparently arrived in November 2018 (did the USA only box game with the rest happen earlier or later? my memory is hazy, I know the game announcement was earlier)
Ok, so 14 months then for the first. Apparently
What about season twos dates, was it less between perhaps? That helps my theory
Also, I don’t think I even saw this US only thing..
OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote: the partial release (9/12) apparently arrived in November 2018 (did the USA only box game with the rest happen earlier or later? my memory is hazy, I know the game announcement was earlier)
Pretty sure Labyrinth of the Necrons was August 2018
Automatically Appended Next Post: Has anyone ordered the series 1 reissue box of 12? Does it seem like you get usually all 9 marines in there?
OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote: the partial release (9/12) apparently arrived in November 2018 (did the USA only box game with the rest happen earlier or later? my memory is hazy, I know the game announcement was earlier)
Pretty sure Labyrinth of the Necrons was August 2018
Automatically Appended Next Post: Has anyone ordered the series 1 reissue box of 12? Does it seem like you get usually all 9 marines in there?
I did, I received at least one of each figure, including the Captain.
Judging by the little Nurgle Icon on the ground, it looks like it's a nurgling forcing his way through on the of the circles on the Icon Standard and he shoved the original symbol out.
So is there a traditionally decent way for non-Japanese fans to import these? A particularly regarded import shot? Something like the swap-loot-trip FB group?
NewTruthNeomaxim wrote: So is there a traditionally decent way for non-Japanese fans to import these? A particularly regarded import shot? Something like the swap-loot-trip FB group?
I just pre-order them from either Hobby Japan (hlj.com) or Amiami (amiami.com). Both of these sites are in English, and the shipping charges are very reasonable.
Cryptek of Awesome wrote: Why are some of the pictures censored? Wait, these are from Japan. I've seen enough Hentai to know what's under the blurred out sections.
Cryptek of Awesome wrote: Why are some of the pictures censored? Wait, these are from Japan. I've seen enough Hentai to know what's under the blurred out sections.
Cryptek of Awesome wrote: Why are some of the pictures censored? Wait, these are from Japan. I've seen enough Hentai to know what's under the blurred out sections.
Cryptek of Awesome wrote: Why are some of the pictures censored? Wait, these are from Japan. I've seen enough Hentai to know what's under the blurred out sections.
Because they're models we haven't seen yet.
These two guys have been seen a few times so far.
Thanks for the answer to my very real and serious question.
It looks like most of what was blurred is actually text from the article, a sprue shot that we've seen before, and artwork of the guy with the chemthrower. Nothing major or important.
Going to have to have my brother pick these up when he goes back to Japan later this year.
I'm so pleased that they are switching chapters (and even doing 'non-Hersey era' chaos chapters). I could see Eldar, and tau doing well in Japan also, though, it kind of goes against calling the series 'Space Marine Heroes'. I also like that series one was regular marines, series 2 was terminators. Would like to see jump packs, or other specialized stuff for future series. But, I kind of like that the Plague marines are actually the 'heroes'. They seem to, from what we've seen, be a sorcerer, standard bearer, and heavy weapon.
Now watch them do a whole series of CSM with Reaper Chain cannons...
skullking wrote: Going to have to have my brother pick these up when he goes back to Japan later this year.
I'm so pleased that they are switching chapters (and even doing 'non-Hersey era' chaos chapters). I could see Eldar, and tau doing well in Japan also, though, it kind of goes against calling the series 'Space Marine Heroes'. I also like that series one was regular marines, series 2 was terminators. Would like to see jump packs, or other specialized stuff for future series. But, I kind of like that the Plague marines are actually the 'heroes'. They seem to, from what we've seen, be a sorcerer, standard bearer, and heavy weapon.
Now watch them do a whole series of CSM with Reaper Chain cannons...
I'm mostly intrigued to see the 'pleb' level Deathguard. See, since GW decided to have solidly monopose for the main ones? Any variety is welcome. And the Series 1 plebs were pretty fancy for all their plebbishness.
GW Japan is going have pre sales of season 3 at an event on July 28th. They also said is not the only new thing they will have. They shared this teaser on twitter.
That's usually a horned skull (for Imperials, at least). I think the teased image is more likely to be a Captain or officer, judging by the Iron halo-like belt decoration.
Perhaps the 'secret' Captain from Series 1 will go on general release at this event?
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Ah, not him – different detail on that model.
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Actually, that abdomen detail looks like Primaris armour (odd little soft armour areas).
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Ah-ha! Perhaps this chap?
I'd be very surprised if that's the item being "teased".
It looks like it's the same photograph, actually. Look at the details surrounding it vs. the belt.
Yeah it’s the exact shot just in black & white
Aye looks like it to me, a bit strange GW are teasing an already released mini, i wonder if it could be a variation of him in a different pose or even wearing his helmet
It is, but there's one unfortunate oversight there that I can't un-see now that I have.
What happens to his horn when he puts his helmet on?
Its an affliction that affects another one of the upcoming Plague Marines. Maybe he'll give his helmet to his nurgling friend?
I love that each model so far has a nurgling/worm/daemon familiar.
Good to see a second guy with flail, that one Marine in the multipose Set was... lonesome. I like that most of them have a helmeted Version, I'd probably always choose these even though the Bolter guy looks pretty awesome and is a nice nod to 2nd Edition Version. I'd give the sorcerer a helmet as well.
I hope to get these, but will also be a fan of the helmeted options.. will probably try to trade off the bare heads myself. I love the nurgling riding on the flail head..
Man I really hate the way they are making drops and drips lately. Giant oversized cartoon teardrop shapes, with multiples stacked in a row. It looks really odd and poorly executed. I don't mind stuff oozing out of parts, but make it look right at least. It makes even less sense to put so much on when they sell technical paints for it also.
I don't think I'd be disappointed by getting any of them, they're all great models. Only real gripe are the bolter barrels seem pretty wide. Something just looks off with thm
Danny76 wrote: It’s just a shame there’s only 7.
I knew there were going to be, it just made sense, but I was hoping and hoping for maybe 10 still..
While it might not be enough, I feel like the fact they have alternate heads has to count for something.
So wait... Are there only 7 'because' of the alternate heads? ie 3 with 2 head sculpts, and one with just one? Or is it 7 'different' figures, with several having alternate heads?
Got my Nurgle boys ordered last night. That international release of series 2 has 3 new sculpts. There's a second dude with a Thunder Hammer in addition to Servo Skull guy and Assault Cannon guy.
I'm really hoping these guys do well, and they decide to not only sell them outside of Japan, but expand and do more deathguard (maybe even Blightlord Terminators, or Deathshroud ).
That said, I hope they at the very least, continue to do a different chapter of SM every series.
This would be a really fun way to refresh some of the chapters with older models. Who wouldn't love to see some Deathwatch, Grey Knights, Rhubrics, Nightlords, added to the mix as well?
As long as they sell well, there will be more series. I'd like to see Deathwatch, Rubrics, and the Legion of the Damned myself (in that order). May even get a few of series 3 when it is released in the US.
I know that this is a Series 3 thread but Series 2 Terminators are also on their way to worldwide release (mods are free to split or repost this information if necessary).
Xenus Minis got his hands on new Series 2 case and posted an unboxing video including proper look at three new miniatures that were not available in Japan (Brother Assault Cannon, Brother Servo Skull and Brother Thunder Hammer #2).
Series 2 is already available from some smaller shops in the UK - seemingly they received them early for some reason. For example, FireStorm Games. They are also on eBay already.
OrkPlayer137 wrote: Series 2 is already available from some smaller shops in the UK - seemingly they received them early for some reason. For example, FireStorm Games. They are also on eBay already.
They just showed up in our FLGS in California. I didn't buy into Series 1, but these are very cool
Ancestral Hamster wrote: As long as they sell well, there will be more series. I'd like to see Deathwatch, Rubrics, and the Legion of the Damned myself (in that order).
Yeah,that's true, they shouldn't limit themselves to redoing one faction/type over and over. They could really go buckwild and do stuff like Custodes, or Mentor Legion Centurions. But, it would also be cool if they did stuff we know exists, but hasn't really been done before, like World Eater Terminators (yeah I know FW did a conversion set, and they'd be 40+ K, not 30k), DA with alternate builds as fallen, Iron Hands with lots of cool tech bits (I think they had a metal conversion set for this years ago), and just more unique stuff that shows how diverse space marines really can be.
Of course we'll need a special series where Da Orks take over, and we get a remake of the 'Orks in Power armor' from RT era.
Just got a box myself from Firestorm, and didn't get the Captain figure - two of Aramus and two of Brother Dyrael. Which is a little annoying, but not world shattering as I have so many Terminator bits I can make some differently armed versions.
Would really like a Captain Donato, but not paying £33 for one on Ebay! Will wait to see if they come down on full release.
Also wouldn't mind the Flamer guy from the Japanese release.
That is annoying for you, am getting my case tomorrow...I hope that Donato is in there but I guess that is the risk with blind buys. I never did get the captain from series 1.
Just opened up my case of 10, got all of the models with the exception of Brother Darrago (the banner bearing chapter ancient). Was very pleased that Brother Captain Donato was the first one I opened. My duplicates were Aramus ((thunder hammer and storm shield) and Phaello (storm bolter and power fist) so they can be used for squad building.
I think with most that the helmeted option is the way to go but am looking forward to constructing them and converting the duplicates.
My series 3 set included paint set arrived from Play Asia today. As expected, the 6 model display box contains one of each model including the “secret” model which isn’t really a chase.
Aeneades wrote: My series 3 set included paint set arrived from Play Asia today. As expected, the 6 model display box contains one of each model including the “secret” model which isn’t really a chase.
I'm a couple thousand miles from home until December so I can't wait to get my hands on the package my wife says has come from Japan. Having ordered nothing else from there, it must be the Heroes courtesy of a contact from the Facebook Looters group.
I should have the paint set with model in that bundle as well.
I know what I'll be doing over Christmas, in addition to the real life stuff that insists on getting in the way.
In case some people don’t eat WarCom, or some of the other thread on here.
This is an alternate way to get some of the Season 1 models from Barnes & Noble.
I wonder if they will try to find uses for all the seasons models in some way like this..
