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For something completely different, painted Drakharim on the blog.

http://www.manticblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/drakkarim-with-Rocket-Launcher.jpg

Ouch. Not so hot.

Fetterkey wrote:Ouch. Not so hot.

you don't like it? I think he look exactly like he should. A heavily armored long range killer.

Here's the two Drakkarim. If you don't like the steel warriors, you wont like them, but I think they look like fine additions to the line. I especially like the stylized "Dragons Breath" flamer, though the slighty bent, knees-together legs do make it look a bit like he has to urinate.

Better picture of the whole unit, they're looking pretty good, IMO:



In addition, I know a lot of people on here weren't happy with the forgefather steel warriors sprue (understatement of the year, there) , so Mantic has now released 6 different metal bitz packs so that you can fix whatever issues you have with them, whether it's the fantasy legs, the 1-piece torso, or the lack of special/ heavy weapons on the sprue.

These are the contents of the 6 different bitz packs:

- 10x enclosed helm heads
- 5x torsos
- 5x legs
- 5x rifle arms
- 5x flamer arms
- 1x rocket launcher

100% of the options in the forgefather army list are now covered, and buyable.

Also:

Also:

http://www.warseer.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129795&d=1327081318

Just look at the mouth on the right side (seems to be holding a weapon as well) and the guy in the vent, clearly he has a canie style jaw, Werewolfs in space? I'm so sold if it's true .

Looks more rodent like.

Not-Hrud maybe?



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Anyways the artwork is fantastic

That picture looks the business. Having seen some of the gameplay for "Rage", Warpath seem quite similar, like the Marauder Raptor, and now the Corporation. I do like it!

Great, I didn't realise it would be released so soon!

I think Mantic have been so astute with their releases recently, they have recognised a hole in the market and are putting some good releases out there to fill it. Personally, I would love it for them to go one step further, and put releases of their all-in-one boxsets on the shelves of Toys'r'US, and other toy shops. It was a way GW used to get new players into the hobby with their MB/GW games, and I would love to see Mantic do the same.

New blog post with list of future releases for KoW.

- Plastic goblin archers.
- Resin plastic abyssal dwarf halfbreeds (bull centaurs) + other new kits in a release wave for the abyssal dwarves.
- New unit of elite undead.

More news to be posted tommorow.

Edit: Loads of stuff posted about their future rules dev for KoW.

The following stuff will be of particular interest to scipio:

1) The updated core rules will be free to download from the website – and they will stay free, so anyone who wants to give it a try can do so with a few models and some free rules.

2) We will be launching a range of starter forces – so for a very reasonable amount of money you can buy a small force with rules and some dice – and the forces will be balanced to allow you to battle your friend.

3) You will be able to trade in your 56 page rule book for a discount off the new one – because we want to bring everyone with us, while bringing in more new blood to make Kings of War the gaming system of choice.

Just had the weekly email from Wayland Games today, they have started pre-orders for the Corporation minis. Here are the details:

This week the guys from Mantic Games dropped by and gave us a sample of some of The Corporation figures as well as a private sneak-peak of their releases for later in 2012. So while we cannot tell you what we have seen, we can tell you that The Corporation miniatures are exceptionally detailed and what Mantic have in the pipeline for Warpath and their other ranges is nothing short of astounding!

Corporation Army Set (£37.49) http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/mantic-games/warpath/the-corporation/corporation-army-set/prod_15126.html
- Warpath Rules Set
- 20 x Marines with Energy Fist and Special Weapon options
- 3 x two-man Heavy Weapon Squad with Heavy Laser and Autocannon Variants
- 10 x Veterans – 8 Veterans with Special Weapons and 1 two-man Heavy Weapons Team.
- 10 x Corporation Rangers with drop-packs and 9 Special Weapons.
- 40 x 25mm Round Mantic Bases

Corporation Major General (£4.87) http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/mantic-games/warpath/the-corporation/corporation-major-general/prod_15125.html
- Single metal miniature in blister (guy with the cigar)

Corporation Heavy Weapons teams (£13.13) http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/mantic-games/warpath/the-corporation/corporation-heavy-weapon-teams/prod_15124.html
- 3 x two-man Heavy Weapon Squad
- Includes Heavy Laser and Autocannon variants
- 25mm Round Mantic Bases

Corporation Veterans (£11.99) http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/mantic-games/warpath/the-corporation/corporation-veterans/prod_15123.html
- 8 x Corporation Veterans
- 1 x two-man Heavy Weapon Squad with Heavy Laser or Autocannon variants
- Commander options including Energy Fist and Pistol
- 3 Varieties of Special Weapons
- 10 x 25mm Round Mantic Bases

Corporation Rangers (£11.99) http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/mantic-games/warpath/the-corporation/corporation-rangers/prod_15122.html
- 10 x Corporation Rangers
- Commander options including Energy Fist and Pistol
- Drop-packs
- 9 Special Weapons (3 of each variety)
- 10 x 25mm Round Mantic Bases

Corporation Marine twin pack (£18.74) http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/mantic-games/warpath/the-corporation/corporation-marine-twin-pack/prod_15121.html
- 20 x Corporation Marines with Rifles
- 1 x Commander options including Energy Fist and Pistol
- 3 Varieties of Special Weapons
- 20 x 25mm Round Mantic Bases


I will let others dissect the value of these and their uses, although I will say they look like cracking deals. Personally speaking, that dream of mine of having an Elysian themed IG army of drop troops might finally become a reality.

scarletsquig wrote:Better picture of the whole unit, they're looking pretty good, IMO:



In addition, I know a lot of people on here weren't happy with the forgefather steel warriors sprue (understatement of the year, there) , so Mantic has now released 6 different metal bitz packs so that you can fix whatever issues you have with them, whether it's the fantasy legs, the 1-piece torso, or the lack of special/ heavy weapons on the sprue.

These are the contents of the 6 different bitz packs:

- 10x enclosed helm heads
- 5x torsos
- 5x legs
- 5x rifle arms
- 5x flamer arms
- 1x rocket launcher

100% of the options in the forgefather army list are now covered, and buyable.

Also:

Why does the flame thrower look totally out of place against the rest of the weaopns load out? The design looks too ancient and the paint job is pretty scrappy.

Their missile launcher looks odd too. I get the tube to hold the round, but it is almost rendered invisible by everything lese attached to it.

The corporation stuff looks really good, and those prices are absolutely affordable too. Looking forward to seeing the pictures of full squads. Will probably get at least a platoon of these guys.

Still aint pre ordering squat till I see actual models

kenshin620 wrote:Still aint pre ordering squat till I see actual models

Agreed. I'm interested in the federation stuff, but who would pre-order unseen models?

Lt. Coldfire wrote:

kenshin620 wrote:Still aint pre ordering squat till I see actual models

Agreed. I'm interested in the federation stuff, but who would pre-order unseen models?

Battletech fans

I've never even seen a battletech model in person lol, why would that make us battletech fans?

Before everyone starts another 5-page rant about blind pre-orders, I'd just like to point out that it's rumoured that more pics of the Corporation are being shown tomorrow/ at the weekend, in the mantic newsletter.

Wayland jumped the gun on this, is all.

Corporation may get my interest in Warpath, Space Dwarves and Orx not my cuppa. But I do like sci fi humans so I hope that the pictures for models show something nice.

It is the same with KoW I would love to do a human fantasy army that is in no way related to Warhammer. But until then I do like their Elven and Undead range.

I would like a new system and maybe for big scale games Mantic could deliver, soon

Goblins.





Really nice models, IMO.

Yes, they're metal. The models were sculpted, and then mantic realised that:

a) The sculpts aren't suitable for hard plastic (too many undercuts, I guess).
b) The kit would be even more expensive than metal if they made it in restic due to component count.

So, they are metal for now, £15 for 10.

Plastic goblin archers are being sent off for tooling soon, so there will be some plastic put out in the short term as well.

Holy Hobgoblins batman; yeah, metal and not cheap enough so they don't gets my moolah.

Goblin-tastic!

I think they look cute! Definitely be interested in some plastic archers as well. Is there anything still missing from the Orc KoW list now or do we have everything?

^ Trolls, chariots and Wyvern are all still on the to-do list for Orcs. There's high odds that mantic will add new units to the list, too.

they look good, I like the big beefy noses.

I already have way too many GW gobbos to paint though, if I got these they'd sit in the box and never get touched :( Or built and sit on my shelf till they have dust and cobwebs.

Spotted by Mr. Wintermute over on Warseer

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=201201270700122608W

Hornby will distribute Mantic's "Kings of War" product range under our highly complementary Humbrol brand. In doing so we will enter the lucrative fantasy war gaming market, and provide a further vehicle for sales of our Humbrol paint ranges.

Interesting, very interesting!

The model railway market is an entirely separate (and sizeable) beast, even though it's possible to draw parallels between both that and wargaming.

Good to see Mantic acting pro-actively in any case, the next step for them surely will be to have a release of their board games (Dwarf King's Hold and the forthcoming project pandora) on the shelves of toy stores such as Toys'R'Us.

Expect a "Corporation Dossier" in your email from Mantic soon, newsletter guys.

My own thoughts on the models?

They're not bad. They look too much like Pig Iron's stuff for my taste, but the Corporation Rangers do look good.

The heavy weapon teams however are...blah. They look way too skinny and off proportioned.

They look great, but the paintjob throws them off a little.

Specifically, the top of their boots have been painted as if they are part of their trousers, which is a bit jarring.

I love the use of all the pentagonal elements on their armour. Chest armour is pentagonal, shoulder pads, pentagonal, even the faceplate is a clipped-off pentagon.

They're certainly looking a lot more unique than the "copy + paste elysians" claim that gets thrown around.