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Grot 6 wrote:So,

Does this mean that the chinese are getting the figures, now and everyone else has to wait?

Whats going on with the pictures of the figures included in the sets?

Taking over the world bro, as if the Western World didn't see it coming, first its toy soldiers....then its real soldiers

People begging for pics of the models: If we had the pics do you honestly think it would have slipped our minds to post them?

I, for one, welcome our new Dark Angels overlords.

kenshin620 wrote:
Plus IIRC GW said at one point that all codexes will always exist for now on, no more squating.

So, if I understand you correctly, what you're telling me is that if I don't like the new CSM codex, I can use the CSM codex that currently exists? From now on?

Phragonist wrote:

kenshin620 wrote:
Plus IIRC GW said at one point that all codexes will always exist for now on, no more squating.

So, if I understand you correctly, what you're telling me is that if I don't like the new CSM codex, I can use the CSM codex that currently exists? From now on?

No, not at all. What he means is that GW have said they will never drop (discontinue all the models + rules) an army again, like how, back in the day, they wrote the Squats out of 40k entirely. You will still be required to use the most recent version of your army's rules (unless you pre-arrange a friendly game at home for example).

So basically, GW have said that all the codecies that exist now will continue to get updated/supported with new models and rules for the forseeable future (not necessarily very quickly though ). Unless GW changes their mind again of course.

The idea is to ENTICE someone to post some pictures if they had access, say, to the Chinese factory that produces them. However, my comment is generally meant to be tongue and cheek. I wouldn't want some factory worker making .35 an hour to lose his or her job because of my wants and needs.

Still, the ridiculous conversation sparked in the thread is good for a laugh... or two.

helium42 wrote:
I may have missed it, as I skimmed through much of this thread, but is there a release date for the box set yet?

September, just like 5th edition 40k and 8th edition Fantasy before it. Some of the more reputable rumormongers backed that one up too.

Then what's coming in August?

Cerebrium wrote:Then what's coming in August?

Tau.



Seriously though....there have been previous rumors pointing to another flyer release wave.

Cerebrium wrote:People begging for pics of the models: If we had the pics do you honestly think it would have slipped our minds to post them?

Well, if you were in fact like Holly, your avatar, then perhaps

Any clothing optional pictures of Kristine Kochanski while your at it Hol ?

spectreoneone wrote:

Cerebrium wrote:Then what's coming in August?

Tau.



Seriously though....there have been previous rumors pointing to another flyer release wave.

Hmm, after a bit of research, I'm hearing rumblings of another daemon wave for august, including plastic plaguebearers. That'd be pretty cool.

If the starter kit remains around 100$ then its worth it!

Gorechild wrote:

Phragonist wrote:

kenshin620 wrote:
Plus IIRC GW said at one point that all codexes will always exist for now on, no more squating.

So, if I understand you correctly, what you're telling me is that if I don't like the new CSM codex, I can use the CSM codex that currently exists? From now on?

No, not at all. What he means is that GW have said they will never drop (discontinue all the models + rules) an army again, like how, back in the day, they wrote the Squats out of 40k entirely. You will still be required to use the most recent version of your army's rules (unless you pre-arrange a friendly game at home for example).

So basically, GW have said that all the codecies that exist now will continue to get updated/supported with new models and rules for the forseeable future (not necessarily very quickly though ). Unless GW changes their mind again of course.

Squats still exist in 40k fluff. Go to page 405, second paragraph. They are listed under abhumans as Squats ( Homo sapiens rotundus ) If this has already been posted I apologize.

I'm excited for the new Starter sets, but has anybody heard any rumours on what the Themed terrain pieces will be like?

Cerebrium wrote:Then what's coming in August?

My bet is Codex CSM plus a second wave daemons.

helium42 wrote:
...and secondly because I want to get my hands on the new chaos dread and cultists. AoBR and IoB were both fantastic values and I think that the new set will be as well.

Agreed. Both miniature sets were quite nice. Some folks will always whine about the figures not being multi-piece, etc etc (and when 4th ed. came out they did have a point). However, with the exception of 4th edition ( preceeded by 3rd which had standard multi-piece, stock-listable figs inside) each successive boxed set has been a massive improvement on what came before in terms of variety, and quality. AoBR was a great set with a load of poses, especially nice when compared to 2nd edition box sets.

We have no reason to think that the boxed set contents will be standard multipart models (though it would be nice) We have every reason to believe that these upcoming figures will be just as nice as AoBR and IoB. Mostly likely this means quality one-to-three part models with details roughly equivalent (though slightly less defined) to their non-box-set equivalents, and without too much duplication of sculpts.

helium42 wrote:
I may have missed it, as I skimmed through much of this thread, but is there a release date for the box set yet?

I've been wondering this myself also.

Surely the Dark Angels will be like the ones included in the new style paintsets? Very much like the AoBR ones were like the marines in the older paint set.

HairySticks wrote:Surely the Dark Angels will be like the ones included in the new style paintsets? Very much like the AoBR ones were like the marines in the older paint set.

That is an excellent point!



The marines above are not AOBR or Macraage marines, and they aren't the push-fits from the $10 for 3 marines box. Could these be some of the boxed set marines?

Given the moulded-on Dark Angels badges, that seems likely.

Cerebrium wrote:People begging for pics of the models: If we had the pics do you honestly think it would have slipped our minds to post them?

I had some but I deleted them. I mean we all know what space marines look like anyway.

HairySticks wrote:Surely the Dark Angels will be like the ones included in the new style paintsets? Very much like the AoBR ones were like the marines in the older paint set.

The Ultramarines in the old paintsets were different from the ones in AoBR (Black Reach had no molded on Ultramarine iconography) and I'll assume the same holds true. I won't complain if there's DA iconography all over the starter set dudes, but I'd prefer they were generic enough to use for anybody.

I can see the starter set ones having molded iconography, just because they're billed as Dark Angels instead of Space Marines.

SoloFalcon1138 wrote:The link is rather... well... impossible to read. Can someone post the pics for the Chinese-illiterate?

看起来现在你需要学习！
Looks like it's time to learn!


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angryboy2k wrote:

haroon wrote:I am not sure why this rumor is particularly credible? Baidu is a search engine not a forum. Did i miss something, who exactly "leaked" this?

Baidu also has forums: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/1694628705?pn=1

This was released by the people in Shanghai that GW asked to translate the starter into Chinese. In previous years, the Taiwanese distro/shop was involved in the translation as well, but this year the rep told them that they were only giving the starter to their people in Shanghai "for reasons of secrecy" as they were afraid the Taiwanese guys would release the information on the web.

I think the guys in Shanghai have had the box for around a week.

Trust Chinese, much less Shanghaiese?

Brother SRM wrote:

HairySticks wrote:Surely the Dark Angels will be like the ones included in the new style paintsets? Very much like the AoBR ones were like the marines in the older paint set.

The Ultramarines in the old paintsets were different from the ones in AoBR (Black Reach had no molded on Ultramarine iconography) and I'll assume the same holds true. I won't complain if there's DA iconography all over the starter set dudes, but I'd prefer they were generic enough to use for anybody.

I'd be shocked if they were Dark Angels in anything other than name and the way they get painted on the box art.

These are incredibly unlikely to be emo-bathrobe wearing Marines. They'll probably be very similar to the AOBR set in that they are easy to assemble, generic Marines that they can sell a billion of to everyone who would possibly want to play any color of Space Marines. And hey, with them not being Ultramarines, people will stop crying about GW always using the Ultramarines, at least for a little while. That's always a bonus.

GW ALWAYS uses Ultramarines !!

Even if they are painted like Dark Angels on the Box Art, we all know they are secretly Ultramarines in Disguise.

@ adamsouza; "I sense taint on this one.... but we shall soon get to the truth." I for one am looking forward to some new Dark Angel models. And the Chaos Cultists would go nicely with my Cypher model.

I seriously doubt that they would leave off all iconogrpahy. How are you supposed to do Ravenwing Bikes without the DA specific wings on the bikes? It's just not going to happen.

Still, I can't wait to pick up the bikes. I've been looking for some good fast attack stuff to add to my SM army.

Yeah, as I said, what would be the point of calling them Ravenwing and Deathwing if they're just bikers and terminators.

They'll have some kind of iconography on them, I guarantee it.

I would like to see a little variety in the usual push-fit marines that we are used to. They all had pretty much the same pose and while chopping the head off and putting a normal one in its place worked well enough, more variety to begin with would be nice!

I would not mind if the DA were covered in symbols, sure it could be a pain to remove them but if it gives us a more detailed starter set I am all for it.

If this terrain rumour is true, I bet we would see something along the lines of the old chapel GW released about five years ago, I miss that thing!

adamsouza wrote:GW ALWAYS uses Ultramarines !!

Even if they are painted like Dark Angels on the Box Art, we all know they are secretly Ultramarines in Disguise.

Correction: everything is secretly Alpha Legion in disguise. Even if it's not a Space Marine, it's probably an Alpha Legionnaire.