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endlesswaltz123 wrote:

 MajorWesJanson wrote:

 dienekes96 wrote:
Wait. Jes Goodwin's previous Celestine model was HIDEOUS?!?!?

Personally, if I'd call any older models that some people love hideous, it would be the old 1-2ed Orks, the old chaos marines, and I'm not a fan of the metal Cadians either.

Celestine, Kharn, Ahriman, Eldrad, and Grimnar have all been excellent updates of old models that make them look more dynamic and detailed without really changing the core elements that make those models iconic. Hope they do the same for Ghazkull, Calgar, Shadowsun, and Vect soon.

One thing that the plastic doesn't convey, to me anyway is weight. Khan, Grimnar and the plastic cadians in particular from your choices don't look as hefty as the metal versions. Whilst this suits some models, such as Eldrad, some models have lost something in the conversion. The old Grimnar was a great model, I dislike and don't feel the new model does the character justice, and even though new Khan is bigger and more dynamic, the presence the model carries is off compared to the the metal model, IMO anyway.

I'm not sure if you mean physical or visual heft. I prefer most of the newer sculpts over the old models, but I do feel odd holding non-metal characters. I'm not sure, but the physical weight seems to give metal something extra in my mind. Perhaps I should glue some pennies on the bottom, and try to get the best of both worlds.

The only thing I miss about the old metal walkers and vehicles is that they made good improvised weapons when put into a sock.

 Imateria wrote:
Why is everybody assuming it's going to be a Wraith construct?

Because of the infinity symbol over the mystery rune. Not convinced myself yet as it also gets used in places that have nothing to do with wraith constructs, like Saim Hann's world rune.

If it's not the mini Ynnead I'll be surprised

Colonel Cabbage wrote:

endlesswaltz123 wrote:

 MajorWesJanson wrote:

 dienekes96 wrote:
Wait. Jes Goodwin's previous Celestine model was HIDEOUS?!?!?

Personally, if I'd call any older models that some people love hideous, it would be the old 1-2ed Orks, the old chaos marines, and I'm not a fan of the metal Cadians either.

Celestine, Kharn, Ahriman, Eldrad, and Grimnar have all been excellent updates of old models that make them look more dynamic and detailed without really changing the core elements that make those models iconic. Hope they do the same for Ghazkull, Calgar, Shadowsun, and Vect soon.

One thing that the plastic doesn't convey, to me anyway is weight. Khan, Grimnar and the plastic cadians in particular from your choices don't look as hefty as the metal versions. Whilst this suits some models, such as Eldrad, some models have lost something in the conversion. The old Grimnar was a great model, I dislike and don't feel the new model does the character justice, and even though new Khan is bigger and more dynamic, the presence the model carries is off compared to the the metal model, IMO anyway.

I'm not sure if you mean physical or visual heft. I prefer most of the newer sculpts over the old models, but I do feel odd holding non-metal characters. I'm not sure, but the physical weight seems to give metal something extra in my mind. Perhaps I should glue some pennies on the bottom, and try to get the best of both worlds.

Maybe it's the somatic feel of holding them that is perceiving me to view them as having more weight. Some of the more dynamic poses don't convey weight, or power that the old metal models had to me though.



and



I know which model I think would actually be more likely to banish Magnus...

endlesswaltz123 wrote:

Colonel Cabbage wrote:

endlesswaltz123 wrote:

 MajorWesJanson wrote:

 dienekes96 wrote:
Wait. Jes Goodwin's previous Celestine model was HIDEOUS?!?!?

Personally, if I'd call any older models that some people love hideous, it would be the old 1-2ed Orks, the old chaos marines, and I'm not a fan of the metal Cadians either.

Celestine, Kharn, Ahriman, Eldrad, and Grimnar have all been excellent updates of old models that make them look more dynamic and detailed without really changing the core elements that make those models iconic. Hope they do the same for Ghazkull, Calgar, Shadowsun, and Vect soon.

One thing that the plastic doesn't convey, to me anyway is weight. Khan, Grimnar and the plastic cadians in particular from your choices don't look as hefty as the metal versions. Whilst this suits some models, such as Eldrad, some models have lost something in the conversion. The old Grimnar was a great model, I dislike and don't feel the new model does the character justice, and even though new Khan is bigger and more dynamic, the presence the model carries is off compared to the the metal model, IMO anyway.

I'm not sure if you mean physical or visual heft. I prefer most of the newer sculpts over the old models, but I do feel odd holding non-metal characters. I'm not sure, but the physical weight seems to give metal something extra in my mind. Perhaps I should glue some pennies on the bottom, and try to get the best of both worlds.

Maybe it's the somatic feel of holding them that is perceiving me to view them as having more weight. Some of the more dynamic poses don't convey weight, or power that the old metal models had to me though.



and



I know which model I think would actually be more likely to banish Magnus...

It's the guy on the sled......right?



RIGHT?????




Oh god I need to know

 streetsamurai wrote:
yeah, but last release was a box of three imperial SC, and going by the rumours, next two release will be a box of Eldar SC, and a box of Chaos SC. I can live with it if it's only temporary, but with the return of the primarch looming, I fear that it will be the trend for 8th edition as well.

The thingis that there are no rumors of an Eldar and Chaos Triumvirate. This is just wild speculation that has gone rampant.

https://www.facebook.com/1575682476085719/photos/a.1576243776029589.1073741828.1575682476085719/1761338130853485/?type=3&theater

In the face of oblivion, hope will be reborn.
Catch up on the story of the Gathering Storm so far, with Fall of Cadia, available online or in stores now

Avatar of Ynnead incoming!

A long day of F5 ahead...

Vorian wrote:
A long day of F5 ahead...

Rob and Eddie on the Twitch stream have said it'll appear on facebook and the WarCom site at around 6pm GMT

Ah, cool, saved me a day of impatience - thanks!

Vorian wrote:
If it's not the mini Ynnead I'll be surprised

It won't be the mini Ynnead, it'll be the mini Ydeserve.

A lightened version of the picture. You can make out a face a some spikey looking armour.

That sounds like a very optimistic tag-line.

 Nostromodamus wrote:

Vorian wrote:
If it's not the mini Ynnead I'll be surprised

It won't be the mini Ynnead, it'll be the mini Ydeserve.

You fool, it will be the mini Ypaid.

Jokes aside, I highly doubt Ynnead is comming back. Would be a nice surprise, though.

"In the face of oblivion, hope will be reborn" - Ynnead is the hope of the Eldar, the Eldar used to be reborn after going in to the warp

You have the rune with the death symbol. Ynnead is the God of the dead

Deathmasque had Ynnead zooming off into the galaxy

All the clues have been pointing to Ynnead. I'll feel so catfished if it's not, ha.

In before the new characters can be taken in any armies of the Imperium. After all, thebEldar did say at the end of the last book they want to make nice... :p

The rune, exept for the infinity symbol, is represented in the Eldar codex as belonging to some specific striking scorpions shrines. (current printed codex page 73).

Considering the fluff and the suspicious dark eldar elements we have recently made out of the blurry pics, Im guessing its maybe Arhra returning.

Yet, I cant shake the feeling of "something cool" beeing a bad pun.

 Fayric wrote:
Yet, I cant shake the feeling of "something cool" beeing a bad pun.

"Here's a new never before heard of Aspect Shrine -the Ice Serpent Shrine - that has always existed. They use supercooling haywire weapons that freeze the opponent!"

Cosmic Schwung wrote:

 Imateria wrote:
Why is everybody assuming it's going to be a Wraith construct?

Because of the infinity symbol over the mystery rune. Not convinced myself yet as it also gets used in places that have nothing to do with wraith constructs, like Saim Hann's world rune.

Yeah, it's also used in the symbol for House Ulthanesh (Prince Yriel's House) so it definitely sees wide use.


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 Fayric wrote:
The rune, exept for the infinity symbol, is represented in the Eldar codex as belonging to some specific striking scorpions shrines. (current printed codex page 73).

Considering the fluff and the suspicious dark eldar elements we have recently made out of the blurry pics, Im guessing its maybe Arhra returning.

Yet, I cant shake the feeling of "something cool" beeing a bad pun.

It's not the Striking Scorpion rune, though it is similar. It also has similarities to the Wraith and Autarch symbols. I really hope it's not Ahra though.

That rune has parts or similarities of other Eldar runes, mainly infinite circuits, scorpions, autarchs, rune of Yriel, Siam-hann, karandras,... - everything points to something related. Or that its meaning simply has to do with the Eldar unification.

It'd be nice to see a new plastic Avatar for the Aeyeldariiyelaiin*

*Name future-proofed for continued use.


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 Lockark wrote:

Nvs wrote:
I hope it's not a wraith construct. I would hope that whatever comes out, it is something with lasting appeal and use. Do the Eldar really need another wraith construct? Something between a Wraithlord and Wraithknight? Or even worse, something even larger than a Wraithknight?

I would hope it's more Dark Eldar or Harlequin oriented as at least those factions could still use a larger unit.

Dark Eldar don't have a infinity circuit and don't use wraith constructs.

Are Harlequin wraith lords still a "thing" in the fluff?

I'm not familiar with the Rogue Trader rulebook but as of 2nd edition there was no mention in the fluff of Harlequin Dreadnoughts (not Wraith Lords at the time). There is an old piece of art showing one, but it's oooold. Perhaps someone with a Rogue Trader rulebook can speak up if there are rules/old entries for one?



Like many people, I did built one just for fun - using the classic Jetbike faceplate (which cost more than the dreadnought itself...grrrr)


I built one simply as a nod to the old conversions you'd see in White Dwarf etc. Logically they don't make any sense at all to feature with Harlequins, but rule-of-cool and all that.

 Elbows wrote:
I'm not familiar with the Rogue Trader rulebook but as of 2nd edition there was no mention in the fluff of Harlequin Dreadnoughts (not Wraith Lords at the time). There is an old piece of art showing one, but it's oooold. Perhaps someone with a Rogue Trader rulebook can speak up if there are rules/old entries for one?

That art is from 1st ed but not the RT book. IIRC it was in the 40k compendium that had the first Harlie list. This was back when they could also take (stolen)Land raiders, so yeah a lot has changed since then.

A guardian of the webway would be a neat addition to the Harlequin line. Especially if it matches up well with my Spitewraith Grotesquerie allies.

6pm GMT they will reveal it on 40K facebook page. 35 minutes...

 VeteranNoob wrote:
6pm GMT they will reveal it on 40K facebook page. 35 minutes...

I have that tab open and ready for the F5 spam. I can't wait to know more.

 TheDraconicLord wrote:

 VeteranNoob wrote:
6pm GMT they will reveal it on 40K facebook page. 35 minutes...

I have that tab open and ready for the F5 spam. I can't wait to know more.

I am so ready I got my F5 finger ready also.

Exciting..

Watch it be a space marine inside of a Wraithlord.