Skaven 2nd wave

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**Ktulhut**

I'm definately not making any more, so I hope the GW one is good. Also, I hope it's big enough to match mine, which is true to the size shown in the skaven army book, ratrher than a "convenient size" (pic is old, sculpting is finished now, and it's half painted):

**Scottywan82**

Uhh... post please?

**Ktulhut**

I'll try get some pics up today, but I can't promise anything.

**Ktulhut**

Scottywan82 wrote:Uhh... post please?

For your pleasure...

Ktulhut wrote:Not the greatest pics, but I've been drinking some very nice home-made double malt and my hands are a bit shaky. I've finished the sculpting and begun painting on my HPA. No word on 3vil_m3xican's one, I don't think he's had time to start painting. Here we go...

**Flashman**

Cool

**Kroothawk**

Frgt/10 over at Warseer hints at the fact that January might not see Grey Knights or Orcs/Goblins but a genuine second wave for Skaven.

**Ktulhut**

So one plastic kit is likely to be the official HPA, do we have any clue what the other might be yet?

**Kroothawk**

See first post.

**Ktulhut**

Ah, I somehow didn't see that. My bad.

**Scottywan82**

Ktulhut wrote:
Scottywan82 wrote:Uhh... post please?

For your pleasure...

Ktulhut wrote:Not the greatest pics, but I've been drinking some very nice home-made double malt and my hands are a bit shaky. I've finished the sculpting and begun painting on my HPA. No word on 3vil_m3xican's one, I don't think he's had time to start painting. Here we go...

Holy crap! That is awesomesauce.

**Kroothawk**

Kroothawk wrote:Riddle was solved. It's the three Rat Ogres. Didn't know the three classic Rat Ogres had names (the ones before the plastic Rat Ogres).

Release 18th September:
Stitch Spikegouger, Ironclaws, Maulerblades (classic Rat Ogres) $22.25
Skavenslaves Sling Upgrade Pack (set of 20) $8.25

Up for preorder now. British prices 13.50£ for Rat Ogres and 5£ for the bitz pack.

**Kroothawk**

A confirmation by Harry over at Warseer:

If it helps any I am pretty sure the Skaven wave is in January.(...)
Actually I am pretty sure GK are in January too.

Good time to mention that people buying two starter sets on release day get a free Skaven or High Elf coin thingy while supply lasts at GW stores.

Frgt/10 adds the following tidbit about the October release:

i can confirm that the 2nd blister is in fact NOT a high elf blister.
it's a sculpt for the skaven warlord from IoB
the HE prince is not the same elf as on the griffon (different names), however it is the main HE protagonist from the IoB as well
they will both be a limited release

**Gorskar.da.Lost**

Hmm, I know many a store-goer in my town who may be interested in this. To the communication centre!

**Kroothawk**

Just to keep this information in a thread with the right title, before the "big announcement" thread is locked

Warlord Spinetail (the rival of the warlord of the starter box, mentioned in the WD background article as following him to the IoB, although not mentioned in the box itself), to be released 23rd October:

GW website wrote:And believe it or not, that's just the beginning of the celebrations: the 23rd of October is the global The Island of Blood battle day, when every Hobby Centre around the world will be hosting a refight of the Battle for the Island of Blood between the forces of the High Elves and the Skaven. We'll feature the results, as well as highlights from some of the most impressive games from around the globe, here on 'What's New Today' - so if you want to be part of the action and help make wargaming history, make sure you pop along to your local Hobby Centre and get involved. To commemorate the occasion, we're even releasing two special edition miniatures, Prince Althran on foot and Warlord Spinetail. Both miniatures will be available from the day of the global battle (23rd October).

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/blogPost.jsp?aId=12600012a

**Uktabi**

Time to get the whiskers twitchin' boys... I hear the slither of a HPA? Hopefully Globadiers or Jezzails in a box...

**Kroothawk**

Kroothawk wrote:Frgt/10 over at Warseer hints at the fact that January might not see Grey Knights or Orcs/Goblins but a genuine second wave for Skaven.

Uktabi wrote:Time to get the whiskers twitchin' boys... I hear the slither of a HPA? Hopefully Globadiers or Jezzails in a box...

Wait for the announcement tomorrow. GW just confirmed the above rumour in their newsletter.

**Flashman**

Woo hoo! Just read the email, Incoming Skaven Wave 2!

HPA must be a given, but wouldn't object to seeing another stab at Plague Monks, Rat Ogres and Giant Rats.

**kenshin620**

I can use some more plastic goodness

**Kroothawk**

Possible candidates are Ikit Claw, plastic weapon teams (see below), Warp cannon (even when Night runners need it more urgently), plague catapult, HPA (not sure if it is ready for release) and Tretch Craventail. Early rumours suggest 2 blisters (Ikit and maybe Tretch) plus 2 plastic boxes. Plus spell cards of course.

For the art book expect something like this art from the BRB:

(edited because the last pic is not from the art book but the BRB)

**Flashman**

Ratling gun would be a vast improvement on the current model, but so would a Gary Morley sculpt

Fairly certain that page is from the BRB.

**Kroothawk**

Yes, it is, took me a minute to check.

**Warlord Gazghkull Thraka**

Oh no! Skaven! AAAAAA! get the Rat poison!

**Ouze**

I'm not a WHFB player but am intrigued by the art book and would like to see more of those.

**Gargskull**

That gatling gun thing looks ace, I'm suddenly intrigued by this release.

**Kroothawk**

Here some new confirmations and details on the second wave by BramGaunt over at Warseer:

Though most of it was confirmed, i'll tell you anyway:

Tretch is indeed released in this wave. He's sitting on a piece of the same archway the screaming bell is mounted upon. He has a dwarven beard with him. The new ikkit claw is amazing, very similar to the previously posted artwork.
New weapon teams for the drill and the cutter. Both are metal miniAtures.
Hpa- just what you would expect. It fills out a chariot base.

Warplightning cannon and pcc look very good aswell. Cannon is mounted above the ground on a wooden framework.

I wasnt allowed to look into the artbook, but its real and looks promising.

Summary:
1.) Tretch Craventail (metal blister)
2.) Ikkit Claw (metal blister)
3.) Warp Grinder weapon team (metal blister)
4.) Doom Flayer weapon team (metal blister)
5.) Hell Pit Abomination (plastic box)
6.) Warp Lightning Cannon/ Plagueclaw Catapult (plastic box)
7.) Skaven artbook.

**kenshin620**

Sweet, 2 new plastic kits and a supposedly awesome Ikkit!

**Flashman**

We must be due the advance order on Monday. What do people reckon?

For some reason, I've been quite fancying a Plagueclaw Catapult in recent weeks. I'm praying the HPA is not too amazing because the wife will murder me if I get another large model.

Quite pleased how many Skaven warlord/chieftain models there will be. Island of Blood, Spinetail, Craventail and the Gamesday Miniature. Skaven never used to have a decent warlord mini at all

It seems a shame to grumble, but with the exception of Deathmaster Snikch, Clan Eshin has been left rather sparse of decent models. A combined Night Runner/Gutter Runner box set would have been nice.

**Bloodhorror**

I'm just keeping my fingers Crossed for a Warp-Grinder team, a PlaugeClaw Catapult, HPA and the Ratling Gun in plastic

!

Then my Skaven Dreams will be complete ^^

**kenshin620**

Bloodhorror wrote:I'm just keeping my fingers Crossed for a Warp-Grinder team, a PlaugeClaw Catapult, HPA and the Ratling Gun in plastic !

Then my Skaven Dreams will be complete ^^

No plastic teams, metal only it seems and no warp grinder (although I find that weird looking moulder weapon from IoB works well for one)

**Bloodhorror**

Oh yeah...

didn't think of that!...

Time to bust out the Bits Box and master Moulders!

I got two so it should be ok