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**Vitruvian XVII**

Woot, excited for these! No plastic skellies is a bit lame, but the current models look pretty good imo, theyre just showing their age a bit. I would like new stuff personally, but then ive already got a shed-load of skellies anyway so im biased!

@bubber: Im inclined to agree there, however tenuous the link is it sort of looks like you could be right. The 1st could be an ushabti?

**Hulksmash**

That makes 3 codexes for 2 systems in 3 months. I'm actually a little impressed by GW for this. Kudos for them. Hopefully it keeps up and we see another 40k codex in June/July.

**Thunderfrog**

Finally!

Yay for da' Kings!

This means I need to take their current book to Ard Boyz and shelf my WoC for a bit. I'd hate to be a "bandwagoner', even though I've been playing TK's for a little while now.

What sucks is that my 4 armies are GK, Eldar, WoC, and TK.

Means I have to buy new books and new toys for two of them back to back!

**Griever**

lord_blackfang wrote:And if they updated the core units, I bet you folks would be complaining about all the new units with no models or all the metals that should have been upgraded to plastic.

If resources are limited, I'd rather see NEW things in plastic, not resculpts.

I'd rather see resculpts. The Tomb Kings plastic range is really, really crappy. Seeing as how that's what is going to make up 75% of the army (and thusly 75% of my money spent, time spent assembling, and time spent painting) then I think they deserve special attention. They have to sell me the models, and I'm not going to spend $35 on those crap horsemen, chariots, or warriors. That is a shame, because I really like the fluff and playstyle of Tomb Kings.

Of course, there has been nothing really official about them not redoing a lot of the basic plastics, so this could all be moot

**Kanluwen**

I'm wondering if they won't (again) go with just another sprue for Tomb Kings Skeletons, combined with the standard Skeleton Warrior box.

**Minsc**

Personally, I like the Skelly Models in terms of looks. However, I've never assembled them, so I can't speak on just how well they are to assemble (Which, from what I'm seeing, seems to be a resounding "Pain in the arse"). Actually, a good deal of the TK Models look decent to me. The only one I'd immediately recommend a change on is the Scorpion, if only because the more recent portrayals in fluff have it more "sleek", if you will.

I predict one of two things on magic. Either incantations are all moved to Bound Spells (probably with multiple levels), or Incantations are changed to generic magic lores w/ Lore Attributes.

Can anyone else wait to see TK with six magic items?

**sexiest_hero**

Man they are really pushing out books. Good job GW. This came out of left field. Maybe necrons will follow soon.

**olympia**

Why does GW say "start stocking up now" while not telling you what new kits will be released? Do they think we are that dumb?

In the meantime, if you're a Tomb Kings player (or thinking about becoming one) it's time to start building up your Undead hordes in preparation for the new arrivals

**vaatbak**

olympia wrote:Why does GW say "start stocking up now" while not telling you what new kits will be released? Do they think we are that dumb?

In the meantime, if you're a Tomb Kings player (or thinking about becoming one) it's time to start building up your Undead hordes in preparation for the new arrivals

yes,

but thats not important, what is important is that gw is finaly doing a good job with the codex system.

**Necros**

Can't wait to see the new models.. too bad I sold my army, and have no time/cash to start anew :(

I'd like to see em do upgraded plastic skeletons like they did with VCs, plastic tomb guard and something big.. bone giant that doesn't look dumb would be nice.

**Manchu**

This is sooner than expected. I had read (in Kroothawk's re-posts) between June and September. Nice job, GW.

**olympia**

Look for Necrons in June for back-to-back undead releases.

**Warboss Imbad Ironskull**

Fafnir wrote:And once again, GW fails entirely at getting anyone excited for anything.

But hey, if GW wanted to make sure no one gave a crap about their upcoming products, they're doing an excellent job of it.

Hey I'm excited about it, my birthday is in May

**yevix**

"Lightning shall sunder the skies, the rivers will flow with blood and war will come to the land. The legions of the long-dead kings shall once more rise eternal in conquest, and death shall ride beside them."

- Settra, The Eternal King of Nehekhara.

**ImperialTard**

lord_blackfang wrote:And if they updated the core units, I bet you folks would be complaining about all the new units with no models or all the metals that should have been upgraded to plastic.

If resources are limited, I'd rather see NEW things in plastic, not resculpts.

/applaudsthunderously

**Kanluwen**

Hulksmash wrote:That makes 3 codexes for 2 systems in 3 months. I'm actually a little impressed by GW for this. Kudos for them. Hopefully it keeps up and we see another 40k codex in June/July.

Not just 3 codices for 2 systems in three months.
3 codices, with at least two of those, being chock full of plastic goodness for 2 systems in three back to back months.
March-Orcs & Goblins
April-Grey Knights
May-Tomb Kings.

I can't think, off the top of my head, of any time this has happened before.

**Manchu**

Better throw a L/WotR release in for June so people have at least a month to save up more money.

**BrassScorpion**

I can't think, off the top of my head, of any time this has happened before.

I'm always suspicious immediately upon seeing phrases like that on forums. Gamers have bad short-term memory for things that might prevent them from busting on any number of things, especially GW for example. Last year was not far off from this year's suddenly popular release schedule and I'm sure other people can conjure other examples. Rolling...

Jan. 2010: Tyranids
Feb. 2010: Beastmen
March 2010: Battle Missions, Ork Deff Dread, Ork Killa Kans, Space Marine Venerable Dreadnought
April 2010: Blood Angels

**Kanluwen**

BrassScorpion wrote:
I can't think, off the top of my head, of any time this has happened before.
I'm always suspicious immediately upon seeing phrases like that on forums. Last year was not far off from that and I'm sure other people can conjure other examples. Rolling...

Jan. 2010: Tyranids
Feb. 2010: Beastmen
March 2010: Battle Missions, Ork Deff Dread, Ork Killa Kans, Space Marine Venerable Dreadnought
April 2010: Blood Angels

Battle Missions wasn't a Codex release nor were the Dreads tied to an army book release.

Hence: I didn't count them.

**sexiest_hero**

well People drcry both Tyrnids and Beastmen, so those don't count. After the greatness of DE people have high hopes this time around.

(p.s) I think Nids and beasts are fine.

**Kanluwen**

sexiest_hero wrote:well People drcry both Tyrnids and Beastmen, so those don't count. After the greatness of DE people have high hopes this time around.

(p.s) I think Nids and beasts are fine.

Yeah...you kinda missed my point I think.

"It's not good so it doesn't count" wasn't it.

Battle Missions was effectively a scenario supplement, not an army book.

**Kroothawk**

Kanluwen wrote:Not just 3 codices for 2 systems in three months.
3 codices, with at least two of those, being chock full of plastic goodness for 2 systems in three back to back months.
March-Orcs & Goblins
April-Grey Knights
May-Tomb Kings.
I can't think, off the top of my head, of any time this has happened before.

There never has been a Codex for Warhammer Fantasy before

And they realized that 1 army book per year (as in 2010) is not enough for Fantasy, having 13 different armies.

And concerning the "no redone standard skeletons": Currently we have only one redshirt source for that. I am waiting for more and better confirmations before I take that as fact. Though it is possible.

Small rumour by GodlessM (who was certain TK would be released October

):

What I heard a few months back (though take with salt after my recent prediction on the book release ) is that there will be plastic Tomb Guard, plastic SSC, another plasic kit, metal Ushabti, and a few metal characters.

By Frgt/10:

no new bone giant from what i've heard(...)
(on plastic skeletons):also a no unfortunately (again from what im hearing)
plastic tomb guard is a definite though

BramGaunt will do a TK rumour summary when O&G are released. Here he presents some rumours from a new and untested source:

Well, here is what I heard so far, take it with salt:

Army gains a magical lore + access to some of the Rulebook lores (death, shadow, metal and light is what I heard, but I don't buy the light part.)

There's supposed to be a spell to block the sun which denies enemy his ranks (because of the confusion and panic), but I'm not buying this either.

There's a spell that refills units and deals damage at the same time.

A Tomb Sphinx (should be the second pic - it's belly/ribcage)

Different Bone Giants (I heard 4, I can see 3 as they are described in the armybook)

4 new Units total - 2 Monsters, 1 Warmachine, 1 Infantry

A new War machine

A new type of character. You'll have your king to lead your army from the rear, as a mage/warrior hybrid, a "herald" close combat mummy character, and the priest to, well, lazor your enemies and refill your ranks.

Now, this comes from a new source. Take with a lot of salt. I wouldn't be surprised if none of this is true, but I'm still passing on the info.

**yevix**

There really isn't anything wrong with the current skellies, sure they look a bit odd but the point is that you can convert skellies with ease - Plus I am not a big fan of realistic miniatures sometimes freaky looking heads are awesome

**Boss Salvage**

yevix wrote:Plus I am not a big fan of realistic miniatures sometimes freaky looking heads are awesome

*note to self: begin work on chibi TK for new book*

Just to toss this out there: I'll be buying the TK book, $40 hardcover or not, so count me excited.

- Salvage

**Just Dave**

Hulksmash wrote:That makes 3 codexes for 2 systems in 3 months. I'm actually a little impressed by GW for this. Kudos for them. Hopefully it keeps up and we see another 40k codex in June/July.

That was one of my first thoughts. 3 codices/army books in the first half of the year is pretty damn good considering last year.

Tomb Kings I couldn't care less about, however, despite their flaws, it's good to see Games Workshop seemingly improving in some areas with (touch wood) a better release schedule, earlier incoming! emails and actually some almost 'teaser' pics.
It's a start. I for one don't see too much to complain about here...

**BrassScorpion**

That was one of my first thoughts. 3 codices/army books in the first half of the year is pretty damn good considering last year.

Again, undue criticism I believe. Last year began with 3 army/codex books within 4 months, a ton of new models all 4 of those months, and the Battle Missions book. Was last year really that terrible? I don't think so.

**Manchu**

People are remembering the dryspell leading up to the DE release, BrassScorp.

**Just Dave**

I did also say that I don't see any real reason to criticise GW and was trying to dissuade people from needlessly 'bashing' Games Workshop, but hey, focus on that bit...

... I was actually referring to how last year there were few army books/codices in general. Admittedly, there was 8th edition, but it does appear that GW failed to fully capatilise upon it and in the latter half of the year in particular the releases were fairly scarce.
What I was trying to say was that there's currently confirmed as almost as many codices/ army books as there were last year in total.

**BrassScorpion**

Manchu wrote:People are remembering the dryspell leading up to the DE release, BrassScorp.

I appreciate what you're saying. However, I'm comparing the first 3 or 4 months of this year to the first 3 or 4 months of last year. It's about the same, they both started off with a lot of great releases close together. This year like last year may also have a big "dry spell" later on, we'll just have to wait and see, won't we? In the meantime, let's compare "apples to apples".

**kirsanth**

Wow, May.

Count me in.