A bit of info regarding the future of Forge World Titans

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**Elusive71**

Getting ready to order a Reaver, so I asked Forge World what their plans are for the future:

Elusive71 wrote:...I recall reading somewhere that Forge World was planning to release optional heads as well. Is this the case? While the Imperial Reaver bears an updated version of the old Reaver "skull" head, it appears that the Chaos Reaver sports a "Chaosified" version of the old "Space Marine" head. Will we see an Imperial version of this?

Finally, any development news on a Warlord and/or Phantom Titan or any other upcoming releases you'd care to share?...

Their reply:

Hi,

Thanks for your e-mail. You are correct; we certainly would like to release variants carapace and head detail for the Reaver Titan at some stage in the future, although these projects are not currently being worked on.

We certainly intend to release Warlord-scale Titans such as Phantoms for the Eldar, but again the scale of the kit means that it is likely to take some time for such a project to be completed - as an example, the Mars Warhound Titan took 16 months to be fully complete.

Essentially, rest assured that we do want to release Warlord size Titans, it's just a matter of time.

Regards,
Ead Brown
Customer Service Manager
Forge World

**Breotan**

So they anticipate it before or after the DE codex is released?

**CaptKaruthors**

Nice. That's bad a$$.

**apwill4765**

Breotan wrote:So they anticipate it before or after the DE codex is released?

I see what you did there. . .

**jbunny**

It will be co-released with the Dark Elder codex 2 months after the release fo 8th Ed.

**92acclude**

Woah, they actually responded to an email?

Weird.

But that'll be amazing if/when they get around to doing a warlord titan. mmmmmm.

**Elusive71**

They answered within 24 hours actually.

It wasn't actually news considering that they've been talking about how much they want to do a Warlord for awhile now. It was nice to personally hear it from them though. I forgot to ask about the Reaver chainfist.

That's the CCW I'm interested in. Seems a lot more practical option for destroying other titans and buildings than a giant hand IMHO.

I think it's safe to assume that we'll be seeing the Dark Eldar before a Warlord or Phantom, since the DE stuff is well under way.

**Alpharius**

apwill4765 wrote:
Breotan wrote:So they anticipate it before or after the DE codex is released?

I see what you did there. . .

Me too - though it is kind of funny!

So, I'd wager on them coming out either slightly before or just after the new DE codex...

**metallifan**

Elusive71 wrote:I think it's safe to assume that we'll be seeing the Dark Eldar before a Warlord or Phantom, since the DE stuff is done.

Fixed.

DE stuff is apparently all done. GW just isn't releasing it because they aren't sure it'll sell.

Yea. I know. Some smart folks they got working in marketing. Real smart folks. They plan on finding out if it'll sell by... Not selling it!

**Alpharius**

metallifan wrote:
Elusive71 wrote:I think it's safe to assume that we'll be seeing the Dark Eldar before a Warlord or Phantom, since the DE stuff is done.

Fixed.

DE stuff is apparently all done. GW just isn't releasing it because they aren't sure it'll sell.

Yea. I know. Some smart folks they got working in marketing. Real smart folks. They plan on finding out if it'll sell by... Not selling it!

Even though we've heard this before, I still find this hard to believe!

Especially as it is all JES GOODWIN stuff AND some people here have seen it and claim it to be as awesome as that would lead you to believe!

Hell, I'm even considering picking them up based on that, and I absolutely do NOT need another army!

I think that they're either NOT done yet or they haven't been able to tool up yet...

**JohnHwangDD**

I guess it's all coming out 2012.

Tho I would like a GW/FW Phantom Titan. That'd be aces.

**metallifan**

Alpharius wrote:
metallifan wrote:
Elusive71 wrote:I think it's safe to assume that we'll be seeing the Dark Eldar before a Warlord or Phantom, since the DE stuff is done.

Fixed.

DE stuff is apparently all done. GW just isn't releasing it because they aren't sure it'll sell.

Yea. I know. Some smart folks they got working in marketing. Real smart folks. They plan on finding out if it'll sell by... Not selling it!

Even though we've heard this before, I still find this hard to believe!

Especially as it is all JES GOODWIN stuff AND some people here have seen it and claim it to be as awesome as that would lead you to believe!

Hell, I'm even considering picking them up based on that, and I absolutely do NOT need another army!

I think that they're either NOT done yet or they haven't been able to tool up yet...

I'm positive they've got enough done for a first round of releases. Put out the infantry and HQ choices. Maybe a transport to top it off. See how the new models sell. I'm not sure why that's so hard for them to think of. Even putting out the codex, which Goodwin has said IS finished, would help them forecast sales better than doing the whole lot of nothing that they're doing now.

**Kirasu**

The fact that you got an email response within THREE WEEKs is a feat in itself... Id love to see a phantom titan or perhaps FW can invent a skimmer super heavy transport for eldar too..

Maybe with the ingenious design of ramps in the FRONT for a vessel that carries assault troops (I hope the eldar who designed the wave serpent were swallowed by slaanesh for such horrible design

**metallifan**

Maybe the Phantom will come with a built-in platform for Titan Surfing?

**JohnHwangDD**

Kirasu wrote:perhaps FW can invent a skimmer super heavy transport for eldar too..

Given the Epic precedents, you'd think that would be easy.

**Dysartes**

Are you referring to the Super-Heavy Gravtank with the Webway Portal in the front, John?

**twistinthunder**

yeah they could ahve put out some DE stuff the battle mission release you know in march the month that doesnt have a 'complete' army release.

**Moloch**

Elusive71 wrote:Getting ready to order a Reaver, so I asked Forge World what their plans are for the future:

Elusive71 wrote:...I recall reading somewhere that Forge World was planning to release optional heads as well. Is this the case? While the Imperial Reaver bears an updated version of the old Reaver "skull" head, it appears that the Chaos Reaver sports a "Chaosified" version of the old "Space Marine" head. Will we see an Imperial version of this?

Finally, any development news on a Warlord and/or Phantom Titan or any other upcoming releases you'd care to share?...

Their reply:

Hi,

Thanks for your e-mail. You are correct; we certainly would like to release variants carapace and head detail for the Reaver Titan at some stage in the future, although these projects are not currently being worked on.

We certainly intend to release Warlord-scale Titans such as Phantoms for the Eldar, but again the scale of the kit means that it is likely to take some time for such a project to be completed - as an example, the Mars Warhound Titan took 16 months to be fully complete.

Essentially, rest assured that we do want to release Warlord size Titans, it's just a matter of time.

Regards,
Ead Brown
Customer Service Manager
Forge World

So you are finally getting one ? Funny because I have finally started work on mine after buying it when it was released. My personal aim is to get it done for the German Golden Demons later this year and I was wondering whether I should hope for different carapace weapon setups. Seeing Forgeworld`s answer this seems pretty pointless, so thanks! for posting this !

**Gannon**

Kirasu wrote:The fact that you got an email response within THREE WEEKs is a feat in itself... Id love to see a phantom titan or perhaps FW can invent a skimmer super heavy transport for eldar too..

Every time I've written into GW I've gotten responses within 24 hrs as well. It may be just blind luck though.

**Elusive71**

Moloch wrote:So you are finally getting one ? Funny because I have finally started work on mine after buying it when it was released. My personal aim is to get it done for the German Golden Demons later this year and I was wondering whether I should hope for different carapace weapon setups. Seeing Forgeworld`s answer this seems pretty pointless, so thanks! for posting this !

I guess you could buy the appropriate Warhound options and convert them to mount on the Reaver carapace (which I may yet do). Sadly, they're right/left hardpoint specific, so it would require some sculpting to get them to look right and mount properly (no problem for you I'm sure

). But yes, I'm finally buying one after setting aside funds a little at a time and watching the exchange rate.

**sonofruss**

The only arms that are sided are the mars pattern weapons and the only one of the weapons that won't work is the Vulcan mega bolter because it would look weird turned over

**Moloch**

Elusive71 wrote:
Moloch wrote:So you are finally getting one ? Funny because I have finally started work on mine after buying it when it was released. My personal aim is to get it done for the German Golden Demons later this year and I was wondering whether I should hope for different carapace weapon setups. Seeing Forgeworld`s answer this seems pretty pointless, so thanks! for posting this !

I guess you could buy the appropriate Warhound options and convert them to mount on the Reaver carapace (which I may yet do). Sadly, they're right/left hardpoint specific, so it would require some sculpting to get them to look right and mount properly (no problem for you I'm sure ). But yes, I'm finally buying one after setting aside funds a little at a time and watching the exchange rate.

Seems you have some kind of third eye. Between writing my post and reading yours I ordered an additional Turbo Laser for the Carapace.

So far the model is much easier to assemble than the Warhound...

**Elusive71**

sonofruss wrote:The only arms that are sided are the mars pattern weapons and the only one of the weapons that won't work is the Vulcan mega bolter because it would look weird turned over

Ah. Good to know.

Moloch, I'm looking forward to seeing your finished product. Have you decided on it's Legio/color scheme yet?

**Moloch**

Elusive71 wrote:
sonofruss wrote:The only arms that are sided are the mars pattern weapons and the only one of the weapons that won't work is the Vulcan mega bolter because it would look weird turned over

Ah. Good to know.

Moloch, I'm looking forward to seeing your finished product. Have you decided on it's Legio/color scheme yet?

Same as my Warhound, only with more bling and dead bodies...

http://demonwinner.free.fr/canada/2009/golden_demon_winner.php?categorie=3

And yes, I know it`s unfluffy and have been chastised accordingly.

How about you ?

**Flachzange**

Moloch wrote:
http://demonwinner.free.fr/canada/2009/golden_demon_winner.php?categorie=3

And yes, I know it`s unfluffy and have been chastised accordingly.

No need to worry though, that thing kicks some serious a$$.
And, apart from GW, who really has a say what could theoretically be or could not be in 40k.

**H.B.M.C.**

Moloch wrote:And yes, I know it`s unfluffy and have been chastised accordingly.

Firstly - That titan is awesome.
Secondly - That titan is awesome.
Thirdly - How is it unfluffy?

**Alpharius**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
Moloch wrote:And yes, I know it`s unfluffy and have been chastised accordingly.

Firstly - That titan is awesome.
Secondly - That titan is awesome.
Thirdly - How is it unfluffy?

I was thinking the same thing...

Is it the Inquisition markings? As, possibly, they wouldn't have a standing army with a Titan in it but would requisition one?

Still, if that's it, someone needs to relax! It could have been painted up special, for that campaign, etc.

**Moloch**

Thanks for the flowers, guys !

And yeah, it was the usual shtick that the =I= would never get to requisition a Titan due to their long standing feud with the AdMech.

I don`t really care as there could be a million explanations for something out of the ordinary. After all the whole 40K background is full of contradictions already.

But the boys at Bolter and Chainsword got really worked up about the this one. We`ll see what they say about the Reaver....

**Empchild**

@Moloch what it comes down to inthe end is people can gripe all they want, but it's your hard earned cash that buys the supplies and the models and inmy opinon you can paint them and build them however you damn well plese. If they don't like how it's done then tell them to buy it for you. I am a fluff nut but I won't gripe to much on somone else because well they paid for it.

**Praxiss**

Screw the fluff, that titan rocks!