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As a primarily IG player I'll be happy starting in cover that I've set up with interlocking fire lanes I've planned.


On saying that, no plan survives contact with an enemy & I suspect deep striking units will continue to be my bane :(

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THE COMMUNITY HAS SPOKEN: VALHALLANS ARE ON THE COVER SO THEY MUST BE RELEASED NOW. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY.



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That'd be nice. Not gonna happen, but it'd be nice. I mostly want NEW JETBIKES and maybe some sweet STORM TROO- wait a minute, no I don't.
   
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BrookM wrote:THE COMMUNITY HAS SPOKEN: VALHALLANS ARE ON THE COVER SO THEY MUST BE RELEASED NOW. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY.


I don't see what the big issue is. They are a type of model that already exists, so it's not as if they'd be re-doing the whole line. They might update the Heavy Weapons and add some metal Officers, but otherwise they could repackage the entire bunch in a 'Command Squad/Squad/Platoon' series of boxes like the Voystroyans and be done with it.

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Vaktathi wrote:Wait, is that...GREATCOAT IMPERIAL GUARD on the cover?

Could this herald something?



Yes, you didn't hear? Plastic greatcoat infantry are coming!

there's even concept art up



Truly this is the golden age of miniature wargaming.

 
   
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Gwar! wrote:Nope, Space Wolves is older
Dark Eldar got that newfangled 2nd edition printing that added like a single page. That makes it newer than the SW Codex

Of course 70% of the SW List is actually from the new Codex: Ultramarines so its a moot point


Daemon Hunters and Witch Hunters both refer to books that were 2 editions ago! There've been TWO marine codexi and ONE IG since they came out.

So they're the most out of date.

 
   
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You know what, i'm going to jump on the 'likes vulkan' bandwagon, as im not sure that a busy model is a bad thing if it works. Especially liking the throwing stance for the spear and the masses of cloaks. Planet strike looks like itcould be fun but I hope the rumored landing pad is not the one shown on warseer (is it just me or does it just look too flimsy for a landing pad?)
   
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I like the fig and the cover the banner on the other hand .
Good thing I have about 60+ back packs to replace it with now to figure out how to get one.

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WOW Solid proof of the existance of planetstrike. Not bad, not bad at all, will be most intresting to follow the progress of that.

Not a fan of the vulkan model really. Goofy pose, busy miniature, cloak looking as thick as a bag of sand.


 
   
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omg Vulcan has got a SPACE MARINE version of a SPARTAN HELM

   
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I didn't realize they were doing releases for every race.

That should be exciting. Is it model releases (splash release) or new model types (IG Commandos,
special characters, etc.)

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H.B.M.C. wrote:

But yeah, Planetstrike. Awesome. I want to see buildings. Also, do you think we'll see a re-release (and maybe a few new) Valhallan models? We got Voystroyans with Cities of Death, so could we be getting some Valhallans to do with Planetstrike?

Not plastic 'Great Coat' Guard or any other wishlisty nonsense,


Agree - Awesome.

I don't think it's wish-list stuff though! It'd be a great business decision - no doubt about it. And the cover is promising Infact it looks like a fething cool cover!!



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I´m curious about the planetstrike thing... i hope it´s like Cities of Death, of which I´m a big fan, although it never caught on around here... Shame, really.
I think the paintjon on Vulkan ruins a lot of the goodness of the mini. Sallies are supposed to be sombre, this one is like a walking 4th of july-paintjob...

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Dislike the H'Stan.... but then thats just another excuse for me to make my own! :-)

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I cant help but notice that about 1/2 the guard on the cover are actually running away from the SS so their Kung Fu just became Run Fu

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Vulkan:

Why put the flamer between his arm, and his body? Not only does it look terrible, it isn't feasible from anatomical point of view. The positioning of the spear is equally ridiculous. Its an awkward pose in and of itself, but the pennants suggest that he's pulling it down for some reason. Like he raised it in the air in a fit of emotion, and is now returning his arm to rest. In fact, between the spear and the turning pose, the whole model screams of a character just AFTER he did something interesting. Why sculpt the aftermath?

Planetstrike:

Meh.

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malfred wrote:I didn't realize they were doing releases for every race.

That should be exciting. Is it model releases (splash release) or new model types (IG Commandos,
special characters, etc.)

I think we can safely assume that this is going to be a lot like Cities of Death concerning the models, so probably almost every army (except Dark Eldar and Inquisiton of course ) will get one or more shiney new toys. Probably the Land Speeder Storm and if we're lucky some Flash Gitz models?

Is there anything important missing from the Eldar range? Maybe we will finally get those awesome new jetbikes.
   
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MAybe we'll finally get some PLASTIC ASPECT WARRIORS!

Only no, we won't, because we're Eldar, not SPAZE MAREENS!
   
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Hopefully the Eldar will get new Jetbikes. That would be my bet for a new release.

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Wait you're betting that gW will give customers what they want?

I have a bridge to sell you.

Do we even know if this is actually going to be out in July? This seems so... sudden, really. Like a rumor of something happening this winter, or next year. Hardly something due out in 3 months.
   
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Scottywan82 wrote:MAybe we'll finally get some PLASTIC ASPECT WARRIORS!

Only no, we won't, because we're Eldar, not SPAZE MAREENS!


Dire Avengers are plastic.

I know I know...

Sorry.

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malfred wrote:
Scottywan82 wrote:MAybe we'll finally get some PLASTIC ASPECT WARRIORS!

Only no, we won't, because we're Eldar, not SPAZE MAREENS!


Dire Avengers are plastic.

I know I know...

Sorry.


Dammit, how come you had to be all understanding there at the end. I was going to leap down your throat unnecessarily, expounding on the DAs complete lack of virtue.
   
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Scottywan82 wrote:Do we even know if this is actually going to be out in July?


We didn't know exactly what was coming out for the Guard until they put it up for pre-order. Hell, we didn't even know the contents of the Ork 2nd Wave after a GW open day. Of course we haven't a clue what's coming out for Planet Strike except the book and He'stan.

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H.B.M.C. wrote:Complete with releases for every race ('cept DH, WH and DE no doubt)


I'd say its quite likely that DE get a model release as we know the codex is ready yet its been shelved for the time being. So it makes sense that instead of having models laying around waiting to be released they release it when an opportunity like planetstrike comes along.

Also the notice Vahallan in the lower left corner. Why the heck is he turned away from the Eldar coming over the wall?

You've just got to love the Space Elves

Inquisition themed guard? ...One day in the far far future.
 
   
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I like Vulkan! He just seems to have a rather garish paintjob, like a Games Workshop Trollup. You can have a busy model, or a busy paintjob, and still work, but not both.

Valhallans be damned, I'm more interested in plastic models of those Planetary Defense Lasers in the background. Yum yum.

Yeah, the 'irony' that Guard get so much face time, but usually while getting smacked in the face by something scary, is not lost on me. I guess seeing the Guard do what they do best, hide in cover and shoot, does not make for the most heroic of artwork.

God damnit, I can't wait for GamesDay now. If the rumours are true, GD Chicago should be just before the release, which hopefully means sexy plastic models on display (And maybe for sale?). Woo!

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Scottywan82 wrote:
Do we even know if this is actually going to be out in July? This seems so... sudden, really. Like a rumor of something happening this winter, or next year. Hardly something due out in 3 months.


Well we've had rumors going back to 2007, originally this was going to be the release with the Valk, the drop pod and the thunderhawk. Instead it looks like 5th edition go pushed forward and now it's coming for summer of 2009.

I'd say yeah, just like GW used Apocalypse to clean out their cabinets with ogryn, commissars and other cool new sculpts this is when we'll see a lot of things that don't quite fit like jetbikes.

And don't forget the tyranid wormy thing!

 
   
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Actually, was that when all that crap came out? Apoc? That does make some perverse sense. Dude, I seriously cannot wait for random goodies. Those are the best kind!
   
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Vulcan looks a'ight, but I agree the flamey thing has to go. Looking forward to planetstrike though. I'm hoping they'll have the 2nd wave of guard stuff coming out for that

 
   
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If only....
   
 
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