Space Wolves whispers and confirmations

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**JohnHwangDD**

Grimhowl wrote:as a Space Wolf player I'm not thrilled about a character riding a giant wolf. even if you set aside how silly it is to ride a wolf if you are anything larger than a goblin, think about GW's history of actual wolf models...

I'm hoping for something like the Kislev bear.

**dienekes96**

Regarding the Wolf Rider rumor...I have two comments.

1) To those concerned about the aesthetic of a Wolf riding special character...have you seen the Warhammer 40,000 universe?

2) It really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really depends on the model. If the model is great, then who cares? If the model isn't, then don't use the unit.

Pretty simple.

**Onnotangu**

Is it me or does the posted preview model Look like one of those Old school Kung fu fighters in power armor? The ones with the massive horse hair wig/sideburns.

**JohnHwangDD**

Hey! I've seen that movie!

**BDJV**

wyomingfox wrote:BDJV,
The Preditor Varient rumor was debunked, right? Please, p-l-e-a-s-e tell me it is!

Yes, it was. So Wolves only get one new Vehicle and it's a Raider varient.

**Stygian Mole**

Is the new Raider confirmed?
Also anything on its capacity? Sounds interesting but if its got a small load (ie 10) I think I'll stick to my old crusader.
Also. The rumours mention Runic Blades counting as Relic Blades. IIRC Rune weapons are our version of force weapons? Maybe a Frost blade will be useable 1 or 2 handed like the old EC's black blade? 1=S5+1A 2=S6+0A?
Also, any news on fiddly wargear? WTN, WTT, Wolf Pelt, etc...?

**punkisntdeadyet**

I'm actually excited! I love new codices because it means new opponents and new armies to beat/beat my face in!

Also, new ways to tempt me away from my current army plans. And most importantly... new bits for the bitz box!

**BDJV**

If it's in the first post it's a valid current rumor, forget the rumors that came before these.

**General Hobbs**

Onnotangu wrote:Is it me or does the posted preview model Look like one of those Old school Kung fu fighters in power armor? The ones with the massive horse hair wig/sideburns.

I was about to post that this was Toad fighting Scorpion from the Five Deadly Venoms, but its on the pic sig, so I don't look as wise now with my chop socky knowledge. The actor who played Lizard was a bad guy in the James Bond flick Tomorrow Never Dies.

I will say that the actor playing Toad ( the guy in brown) was thought to be the next Bruce Lee, but he died young from a heart attack, I believe.

This movie was a fun one.....Toad also played the villain in another good movie, the Kid with the Golden Arm.

I'm trying to find an old David Chiang flick where he plays a thief who unites with an acrobat, a locksmith and a rich drunk to fight off bandits in a village, but it seems to have disappeared.

Hmmmmm Kung Fu Marines with that head...Or an Army of Cathay....

**LunaHound**

Onnotangu wrote:Is it me or does the posted preview model Look like one of those Old school Kung fu fighters in power armor? The ones with the massive horse hair wig/sideburns.

*Pic saved . Where ever that Gray Hunter pic shows up , and this will follow!

**Abadabadoobaddon**

I heard the wolf rider unit is actually going to be a unit of Wulfen Wulfen Riders. Like wulfen are like werewolves right? So when they wolf-out they turn into these giant wolves and then other wulfen can ride them into battle. But then halfway through the battle the wulfen rider wolfs-out and the giant wolf turns back into human form and - get this - they switch! Kinda like Junkions.

**BrookM**

Only without bad TV references and Eric Idle.

**BDJV**

Here's a better version of the first pic we saw.

**Alpharius**

If we get legs that actually make marines stand up straighter, well, then it will be a win in my book...

**Marshal2Crusaders**

That Blood Claw chest piece is pretty sweet as well. That'll be handy for some conversions. As will the mohawk.

**Stygian Mole**

Alpharius wrote:If we get legs that actually make marines stand up straighter, well, then it will be a win in my book...

QFT

**BDJV**

New info from Bolter and Chainsword.

Marek Grimfang on B&C wrote:
Probably the last info I will ever get from GW Canada.

I can't really explain too much on "Sagas" and the name they have chosen to call the new marine traits.

The Space Wolf army is themed on movement. Move, Assault, Fire, Move, Assault, Fire, etc. Its not meant to be a static army. It's also an army to be filled with lots of Troop Choices.

13th Company are not officially dead but are special choices based on your army. This Im not clear on whether they are a "Legion of the Damned" choice, or something based on the HQ you purchase.

Pack Leaders are now unit upgrades and are not purchased from Elites. This Im not 100% on either.

Grey Hunters are strongly rumored to be able to take a second special weapon in their squads. That is something that I don't understand why Salamander's don't have anymore.

Long Fangs "May" be able to have some sort of a special rule where they can move and fire, but not assault.

Blood Claws have been re-worked to level with 5th Edition in respect to "Bezerk Charge." What it is Im not sure.

No doubt there is more, but not much is being leaked. Im outta here at the end of the month and no one at my level really knows anything anymore.

**Balance**

Deadshane1 wrote:I hear there is a Space Shark Codex coming out soon too! GUESS WHAT.....!

Will there be any jumping?

**Oshova**

That's some good info BDJV =] nice work

Looks like another good codex to come out of GW, making the SM traits playable has actually been quite effective, with some minor hiccups . . . but generally all is good in the land of Space Marines =]

**Typeline**

Oshova wrote:That's some good info BDJV =] nice work

Looks like another good codex to come out of GW, making the SM traits playable has actually been quite effective, with some minor hiccups . . . but generally all is good in the land of Space Marines =]

What's going on here?

Where's the negativity...

I have a feeling...

**BrookM**

Typeline wrote:
Oshova wrote:That's some good info BDJV =] nice work

Looks like another good codex to come out of GW, making the SM traits playable has actually been quite effective, with some minor hiccups . . . but generally all is good in the land of Space Marines =]

What's going on here?

Where's the negativity...

I have a feeling...

He's a GW sock puppet, so technically a double trap.

**R3con**

I'm actually very excited to start a plastic based space wolf army.....no more metal figures ftw

**yagami108**

I'm just trying to keep myself amused with the vanilla marines until the SW codex is released. Trying to do an assaulty list with little to no success(could be that I'm new to the game). Hopefully, Space Wolves will remedy this vexation of mine...

**Defiler**

This is just a rumour I heard from a blackshirt while at a pub in Nottingham, but I heard that when you get 5 of the wolf rider models within 1 inch coherency of each other, they can join together to form devastator!

**Rated G**

I heard it was a Space Wolf love fest.

Devastator works too.

**JohnHwangDD**

I wonder a couple things:

- how much the points will be, now that special stuff pays through the nose, and...

- how much the post-increase dollars will be for the new SW boxes. I'm thinking $25/5 models standard?

**Abadabadoobaddon**

Defiler wrote:This is just a rumour I heard from a blackshirt while at a pub in Nottingham, but I heard that when you get 5 of the wolf rider models within 1 inch coherency of each other, they can join together to form devastator!

Except everone knows that you need 6 Constructicons to form Devastator, NOT 5.

And that is why you fail!

**Khornatedemon**

Abadabadoobaddon wrote:
Defiler wrote:This is just a rumour I heard from a blackshirt while at a pub in Nottingham, but I heard that when you get 5 of the wolf rider models within 1 inch coherency of each other, they can join together to form devastator!

Except everone knows that you need 6 Constructicons to form Devastator, NOT 5.

And that is why you fail!

troof! wasnt he the only combiner that did have 6 as opposed to 5?

**Oshova**

Well as things currently stand 10 Tactical SM are £20, so I would expect SW to be the same price, as at least GW are consistent with pricing on very similar things.

**Blackmoor**

BDJV wrote:Here's a better version of the first pic we saw.

I like their wolf bitz (bling?), but I am not a fan of either of those heads.