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 lord_blackfang wrote:

Cataphract wrote:
A Special Character confirmed. Now let’s see how offal or good he is on the tabletop.

I have a gut feeling his rules will be good but I have no idea what they will entrail.

Hey, it takes guts to wear a wig like that in public.

I’m sure he’s looking forward to Meat-ing out some justice.

Objection overruled *bonk*

But seriously, that is a disgustingly awesome model and I want to paint it.

Anyone else get the Blacktalon box and think it weird that the Idoneth character is on its own sprue?

Possibly for a later solo release for IDK, where they don’t have to buy the SCE group to get a new mini?

 nels1031 wrote:
Anyone else get the Blacktalon box and think it weird that the Idoneth character is on its own sprue?

Possibly for a later solo release for IDK, where they don’t have to buy the SCE group to get a new mini?

That was my thought, she also doesn't get a little name badge on her sprue like the others.

The magistrate is a nice model. It's not for me as I've never been a fan of models or people wearing this kind of wig (well, the kind of wig that inspired this particular one). But I do appreciate that GW is finally giving the ghouls' delusion visual representation.

It's heavily teased in the latest Dawnbringer book, but the new Chronicles story all but confirms Khul will be obtaining daemonhood.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/17/dawnbringer-chronicles-xv-blessed-by-blood/

I wonder if I should pick up his model now before it's gone, or if it'll be kept as generic model? Or maybe he'll have a mortal and ascended version, like Morathi and Radukar

As he's only sold in the Start Collecting set and those are being retired steadily if you want the model I'd grab it now before its gone as chances are it will vanish at some stage semi-soonish maybe who knows

 GaroRobe wrote:
It's heavily teased in the latest Dawnbringer book, but the new Chronicles story all but confirms Khul will be obtaining daemonhood.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/17/dawnbringer-chronicles-xv-blessed-by-blood/

I wonder if I should pick up his model now before it's gone, or if it'll be kept as generic model? Or maybe he'll have a mortal and ascended version, like Morathi and Radukar

Vandus is going through some… changes, as well. Has been for awhile now. Don’t think the Dawnbringers book went into detail, but the “First Forged” novel a few months back has him in a sorry state.

I think all of the OG Stormcast are on borrowed time, actually.

 Overread wrote:
As he's only sold in the Start Collecting set and those are being retired steadily if you want the model I'd grab it now before its gone as chances are it will vanish at some stage semi-soonish maybe who knows

But its also rumoured he will get a new model when he gets deamonhood so only get it if you specifically want the current version

I hope Vandus' old old model sticks around. It was really the only stormcast from that first box set I really liked. Though Ionus got a very nice glowup, so when he does get revamped, I'm sure it'll something cool

 nels1031 wrote:

I think all of the OG Stormcast are on borrowed time, actually.

We already know thanks to the video game that OG Stormcast are getting Storm Strike updates. I'd expect to see them in the 4th ed box set.

 Overread wrote:
As he's only sold in the Start Collecting set and those are being retired steadily if you want the model I'd grab it now before its gone as chances are it will vanish at some stage semi-soonish maybe who knows

Is Khul any different from the mighty lord of Khorn ? Because I bought multiple start collecting and never bothered to assemble the 2nd one.

So who wants to bet that Vandus and Khul finally meet up again, they fight, Khul gets the upperhand and kills him, before ascending to daemonhood.

Then Ionus swoops in, snatches Vandus' soul, and through whatever sidequest he was doing, Vandus is reborn.

 DreadfullyHopeful wrote:

 Overread wrote:
As he's only sold in the Start Collecting set and those are being retired steadily if you want the model I'd grab it now before its gone as chances are it will vanish at some stage semi-soonish maybe who knows

Is Khul any different from the mighty lord of Khorn ? Because I bought multiple start collecting and never bothered to assemble the 2nd one.

The model was interchangable. So this would give them a good excuse to give Khiul his own thing and keep the old model a generic piece.

Don't open if you want to attend the stream tomorrow and not be spoiled regarding FEC

Well that sculpt seems unnecessary...

Ushoran is unecessary for FEC?

He's just... overdone. Too big, too geared up. Doesn't mesh with the rest at all. Even Archregents are completely unequipped and this guy is kitted out like an Ork Megaboss. Base looks too big for him too.

Judging by the skulls he looks about trogboss size. Seems appropriate for a king of an entire vampire line.

 Inquisitor Gideon wrote:
Judging by the skulls he looks about trogboss size. Seems appropriate for a king of an entire vampire line.

Especially one this ancient.

Looks about right to me, though i would have suspected ogre skull shoulder pads instead of actual metal.

I love him.

Loving what I am seeing for FEC. I hope there is a big box for them, soon.

All the FEC stuff looks great. Not looking forward to painting all of it, but very excited for the variety coming!

New Ghouls 1h/Halb
New Heavy Cav
New Executioner
New Priest
Big Boy Mortarch
New Sculpt for Vargulf
FOMO Box
Dawnbringers Book for the Mortarch

So they seemingly backtracked on Ushoran's lore. He didn't break out, he was granted release by Nagash and is now the Mortarch of Delusion.

He also has a nadirite gem shoved in his forehead. I would assume a similar control situation to how the crown of Nagash worked on Azhag in warhammer fantasy.

Everything new looks good. Vargulf is my only disappointment, as it looks like it took a worse track in its design philosophy.

"Pegasi" riders is such a cool idea. Love them!

Let's get these in here. I really, really don't need to start another army..

The only downside of that release is that the Crypt Ghouls stay the same. They are in desperate need of being updated.

Very snazzy, definitely need to pick up all the character minis.

Pretty good!

 Shadow Walker wrote:
The only downside of that release is that the Crypt Ghouls stay the same. They are in desperate need of being updated.

I agreed. A lot of veteran FEC players are happy about that as they have a ton of existing models, but I think they look very dated.

For me, this is the best range refresh since my beloved Drukhari got updated. Without question the best AoS models since the game came out, and definitely the best of any of their games in the last few years.

I’ll have to sell off stuff to afford the new stuff but what the heck; these are perfect and I must have them!

Only disappointment is the Varghulf who suffers from being ‘a solid, workman like upgrade’ next to the artistry of his peers. But a better paint job or something for his face might even fix that.