Forgeworld Newsletter #275 - Pre-Heresy Assault Marines!

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**H.B.M.C.**

Here they are (the pictures are links):

Hi there,
This week’s newsletter sees Forge World return to the Badab War with two new full resin Space Marine assault squads. We also have an update from the Warhammer World Events team on their Badab War Campaign Weekend in June.

Space Marine Assault Squad in MkII ‘Crusade’ Armour
MkII Armour represented a significant technological step forward from the original Space Marine Thunder Armour. Created by the Adeptus Mechanicus, it was totally enclosed and life sustaining, making it suitable for use in a variety of hostile environments including deep space. The few surviving examples of this pattern are still maintained by some of the oldest Space Marine Chapters and are venerated as sacred relics.

The Space Marine Assault Squad in MkII Armour, designed by Phil Stutcinskas and Will Hayes, contains 5 complete Assault Marines in MkII ‘Crusade’ pattern power armour, armed with Umbra-pattern bolt pistols and chainswords.

Space Marine Assault Squad in MkV ‘Heresy’ Armour
The iconic MkV ‘Heresy’ pattern of Space Marine Power Armour was first created during the dark days of the Great Betrayal. Remarkably durable and easy to produce and maintain, large quantities were supplied to the Space Marine Legions prior to, and during, the Heresy. As the galaxy spanning civil war progressed, new supplies of arms and armour for the Traitor Legions were heavily disrupted, forcing them to scavenge components from their fallen enemies.

The Space Marine Assault Squad in MkV Armour, designed by Phil Stutcinskas and Will Hayes, contains 5 complete Assault Marines in MkV ‘Heresy’ pattern power armour armed with Umbra-pattern bolt pistols and chainswords.

Both of these intricately detailed, multi-part resin models are fully compatible with Forge World and Games Workshop’s existing range of Space Marines and are available to order now for immediate despatch

Games Day France – 22nd May 2011
Sculptors Edgar Skomorowski and Simon Egan, accompanied by graphic artist Sam Lamont, will soon be embarking taxis and aircraft for the epic journey to the Parc Floral de Paris for Games Day France on Sunday 22nd May, along with the rest of the Forge World Event team.

You’ll be able to purchase our MkIII Armoured Boarding Space Marine and Chaos Dwarf Hellsmith Event Only models, as well as a dizzying array of the Forge World and Warhammer Forge range of kits on the day. We can also announce that the MkII and MkV Assault Squads announced in this newsletter will be available in limited numbers from our Sales stand. We look forward to seeing you there!

Badab War Campaign Weekend – 25th and 26th June 2011
Warhammer World’s Events team are re-fighting the infamous Badab War campaign over the weekend of 25th - 26th June, and there are still a few tickets available for the Secessionist side of this bloody civil war.

To take part, you will need a fully painted and based 2,500 point force, which can be broken down into smaller armies. These armies do not have to share units if you do not wish – Space Marines have a great many resources available! The complete rules for army selection can be found in the event pack which can be downloaded now from www.games-workshop.com under the Warhammer World section of the website.
There will also be the opportunity to take part in some social wargaming on the Friday evening with Boarding Action mini games being played on our specially made 'Raptorus Rex' terrain boards. This will not contribute to the overall results of the campaign, but it will be a great way to meet new people, socialise and get in some practice with your army!

Some of the Forge World team will also be present at the weekend, and we’ll be bringing you more details about our presence in future newsletters. For more details about the campaign, please contact Games Workshop Customer Service on 0115 91 40 000, the Events Team on 0115 900 4175 or e-mail whworldevents@games-workshop.co.uk.

Here I was thinking it was going to be a newsletter to announce a price rise...

**SilverMK2**

Not a huge fan of these guys, either in the design of their helmets (the top guys) or their jump packs.

**endtransmission**

I, on the other hand, really like the MkV assault marines. I may have to have a squad at some point...

**Da Boss**

I love the top helmets, but I'm not a huge fan of the jump packs.

**lord_blackfang**

I quite like them both.

**Panic**

- Let's not, and just say we did. insaniak -

**H.B.M.C.**

Jesus Panic... not here.

**Mar**

I love them, if I made a Chaos army I would have to do them in crusade/heresy era armour.

**Armorum Ferrum**

My credit card is possessed... damn you

**insaniak**

First and only warning for this thread: please stick to the topic, and not try to derail it with the same tired old IP discussions.

**H.B.M.C.**

Mar wrote:I love them, if I made a Chaos army I would have to do them in crusade/heresy era armour.

All I can see is a Pre-Heresy World Eater Assault Squad. There's just something about the way they look...

**Mar**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
Mar wrote:I love them, if I made a Chaos army I would have to do them in crusade/heresy era armour.

All I can see is a Pre-Heresy World Eater Assault Squad. There's just something about the way they look...

Aye they look angry! >.< suppose that is how the world eaters roll.

**Mr Hyena**

Nice and Gothic. How real miniatures should look like. I'd pick these up if I used Space Marines.

**Mad4Minis**

I like the MK III armor. Got a set in the mail earlier this week. Still waiting on some heads so I can finish converting them.

**Waaagh_Gonads**

The Mk2 models are way too static, the Mk 5 suits however are as suggested, perfect for pre-heresy world eaters.

**Uriels_Flame**

Iron Warriors and Measle Marines is all I can think of . . .

**j3r03n**

insaniak wrote:First and only warning for this thread: please stick to the topic, and not try to derail it with the same tired old IP discussions.

**Lord Scythican**

insaniak wrote:First and only warning for this thread: please stick to the topic, and not try to derail it with the same tired old IP discussions.

**Snarky**

Usually, forgeworld releases are magnificent, but no matter who makes them, these pre-heresy jump packs just looks stupid compared to the plastic ones you get now....

I do like the old 2nd edition style bolt pistols however.

**Padre**

I really like both squads, but lean towards the MK V.

What I really DON'T LIKE is the fact that these are cheaper than the regular plastic assault squad for Australian gamers!

AU$48.75 at tonights exchange rate for the "premium" Forgeworld product...

AU$50.00 from GW OZ for the "everyday" vanilla plastic boxset...

There's something wrong here...

Padre^.

**H.B.M.C.**

If you keep bringing it up Padre someone at GW will take notice and either:

1. Instigate an across-the-board Forgeworld price increase.
or
2. Instigate a separate FW pricing structure for different regions and you'll only be able to get FW products via in-store orders.

And maybe I shouldn't have suggested that... d'oh!

**Bolognesus**

now I can't find all the pics anymore, but does anyone remember if they had MK.III and MK.IV assault squads on display along with those?

my PH 1Ksons use MK's III and IV, so I'm kinda miffed seeing MK's II and V in store now, hehe.

oh well, those other PH heavy weapons that were on display aren't out yet either so this isn't all yet.

**Padre**

H.B.M.C. wrote:If you keep bringing it up Padre someone at GW will take notice and either:

1. Instigate an across-the-board Forgeworld price increase.
or
2. Instigate a separate FW pricing structure for different regions and you'll only be able to get FW products via in-store orders.

And maybe I shouldn't have suggested that... d'oh!

No, GW wouldn't do anything that dumb, would they? Surely they wouldn't...oh, who am I kidding?

Ok, fair point...but I really don't think you should tempt fate that way!

Padre^.

**Kirasu**

I like the MKII armor and these guys while static are a lot more dynamic than the tactical marine versions!

**Frazzled**

Dude, I like these! For someone who has almost no interest in marines, these look inviting. Plus with the new GW/FW equivalent pricing, they're pretty much the same!

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Mar wrote:I love them, if I made a Chaos army I would have to do them in crusade/heresy era armour.

Indeed.

**SoloFalcon1138**

insaniak wrote:First and only warning for this thread: please stick to the topic, and not try to derail it with the same tired old IP discussions.

**whitedragon**

WHY THE GOOFY RUNNING LEGS ON THE MKV GUYS!

Aside from that, amazing!

**Snarky**

Padre wrote:
H.B.M.C. wrote:If you keep bringing it up Padre someone at GW will take notice and either:

1. Instigate an across-the-board Forgeworld price increase.
or
2. Instigate a separate FW pricing structure for different regions and you'll only be able to get FW products via in-store orders.

And maybe I shouldn't have suggested that... d'oh!

No, GW wouldn't do anything that dumb, would they? Surely they wouldn't...oh, who am I kidding?

Ok, fair point...but I really don't think you should tempt fate that way!

Padre^.

Don't tell em! Remember the Renegade Chaos Ogryns from FW were initially cheaper than the GW metal Ogryns, then GW caught wind of it and increased the price of the FW product

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**FM Ninja 048**

Really, why do we have to have dual wielding sapce marines.

Although without the jump-pack he would look good leaping behind a table or something similar

**johnnyrumour**

Maybe it's just because dual-wielding Marines look cool...