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Here's hoping they don't invalidate too many squad weapon combos. I REALLY hope it isn't a case of "one guy can upgrade a power weapon to a fist", or "all the guys can trade their power weapon and storm bolter for lightning claws". I want mixed squads dang nabbit, preferably with the option of Cyclone/dual claws.

 cuda1179 wrote:
Here's hoping they don't invalidate too many squad weapon combos. I REALLY hope it isn't a case of "one guy can upgrade a power weapon to a fist", or "all the guys can trade their power weapon and storm bolter for lightning claws". I want mixed squads dang nabbit, preferably with the option of Cyclone/dual claws.

Howling to the wrong tree

Dudeface wrote:
I look at the SW minis and it feels like they let the sigmar sculptors loose for once. It has that dark intensity and gentle ability to reinvent the wheel that 40k releases rarely have these days.

I think that nails it - at least as far as the character models are concerned. The best of these new Space Wolves look like the artwork - something WH40k minis rarely achieve.

Man Blood Angels really got shafted lol

 Midnightdeathblade wrote:
Man Blood Angels really got shafted lol

Imagine how GK players must feel. They got a flail for an ugly model... and that's it.

 cuda1179 wrote:
Here's hoping they don't invalidate too many squad weapon combos. I REALLY hope it isn't a case of "one guy can upgrade a power weapon to a fist", or "all the guys can trade their power weapon and storm bolter for lightning claws". I want mixed squads dang nabbit, preferably with the option of Cyclone/dual claws.

Going from the article my assumption is you have the Pack leader with either claws or that axe, stormcannon guy fixed with fist and three other Termis with Power weapons and either bolter or shield. Hammers and Cyclone launcher seem to be gone entirely. So, your squad HAS to be mixed basically.

Yeah, ive been in the "Blood Angels didnt have it that bad" camp but this is just indefensible at this point. SW just straight up wins on effort.

 vipoid wrote:
Surely I can't be the only one who thinks it looks like someone put this guy's head in the wrong place?

Spoiler:

He has the proportions of the new terminators, which is to say better than they used to be, but not really realistic. He's also leaning forward, which additionally shifts his head lower relative to the arms.

 CMLR wrote:

There's no primaris terminators, the terminator armour is adjustable for any height of Space Marine.

Eh, we're about to the point where the idea of the rubicon surgery is going to be a footnote anyway. That whole fluff just exists to justify older kits until all the resculpts were complete. Marines are just primaris height now, regardless of how old they are.

 Lathe Biosas wrote:

 Midnightdeathblade wrote:
Man Blood Angels really got shafted lol

Imagine how GK players must feel. They got a flail for an ugly model... and that's it.

GKs are rumoured to get a range refresh next edition. Blood Angels are probably stuck with their mess for a long ass time.

Dark Eldar rumors/confirmations. From Valrak: Looks like someone got a reply from GW themselves about the Lady Malys. They confirmed she IS in the codex, and there are more DE models (that's plural) to go with her.

I thought GW would give DE the short stick here and just have 1-2 characters. However, three character models and nothing else would be a bit weird. There is a rumor of a multi-part Archon with weapons options, but what is the third (or possibly more) model(s) they may be getting? Keeping my fingers crossed for Vect on Dias, but wouldn't be surprised if it's Court of the Archon.

 cuda1179 wrote:
Dark Eldar rumors/confirmations. From Valrak: Looks like someone got a reply from GW themselves about the Lady Malys. They confirmed she IS in the codex, and there are more DE models (that's plural) to go with her.

I thought GW would give DE the short stick here and just have 1-2 characters. However, three character models and nothing else would be a bit weird. There is a rumor of a multi-part Archon with weapons options, but what is the third (or possibly more) model they may be getting?

When are the Dork Eldar supposed to get a new Codex?

 Quixote wrote:

 cuda1179 wrote:
Dark Eldar rumors/confirmations. From Valrak: Looks like someone got a reply from GW themselves about the Lady Malys. They confirmed she IS in the codex, and there are more DE models (that's plural) to go with her.

I thought GW would give DE the short stick here and just have 1-2 characters. However, three character models and nothing else would be a bit weird. There is a rumor of a multi-part Archon with weapons options, but what is the third (or possibly more) model they may be getting?

When are the Dork Eldar supposed to get a new Codex?

A bit of logical inference I'd say January.

 Quixote wrote:

 cuda1179 wrote:
Dark Eldar rumors/confirmations. From Valrak: Looks like someone got a reply from GW themselves about the Lady Malys. They confirmed she IS in the codex, and there are more DE models (that's plural) to go with her.

I thought GW would give DE the short stick here and just have 1-2 characters. However, three character models and nothing else would be a bit weird. There is a rumor of a multi-part Archon with weapons options, but what is the third (or possibly more) model they may be getting?

When are the Dork Eldar supposed to get a new Codex?

Not for a LONG time. First we have Death Guard, World Eaters, Space Wolves, 1000 Sons, Crusade book, Space Marines 2, Grey Knights, Knights, Chaos Knights. After that, perhaps Votan, but DE might be before Votan.

 cuda1179 wrote:

 Quixote wrote:

 cuda1179 wrote:
Dark Eldar rumors/confirmations. From Valrak: Looks like someone got a reply from GW themselves about the Lady Malys. They confirmed she IS in the codex, and there are more DE models (that's plural) to go with her.

I thought GW would give DE the short stick here and just have 1-2 characters. However, three character models and nothing else would be a bit weird. There is a rumor of a multi-part Archon with weapons options, but what is the third (or possibly more) model they may be getting?

When are the Dork Eldar supposed to get a new Codex?

Not for a LONG time. First we have Death Guard, World Eaters, Space Wolves, 1000 Sons, Crusade book, Space Marines 2, Grey Knights, Knights, Chaos Knights. After that, perhaps Votan, but DE might be before Votan.

Votann got eaten by Nids again this edition...

 cuda1179 wrote:
Dark Eldar rumors/confirmations. From Valrak: Looks like someone got a reply from GW themselves about the Lady Malys. They confirmed she IS in the codex, and there are more DE models (that's plural) to go with her.

I thought GW would give DE the short stick here and just have 1-2 characters. However, three character models and nothing else would be a bit weird. There is a rumor of a multi-part Archon with weapons options, but what is the third (or possibly more) model(s) they may be getting? Keeping my fingers crossed for Vect on Dias, but wouldn't be surprised if it's Court of the Archon.

We also really need Master & Beasts and Grotesques. Those plus the Court, an Archon and Malys would be a big deal.

 Lathe Biosas wrote:

 Midnightdeathblade wrote:
Man Blood Angels really got shafted lol

Imagine how GK players must feel. They got a flail for an ugly model... and that's it.

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
I should probably do a little research

Don't sell your release short - you're also getting a mace, and Malibu Stacy's new hat...

As for cuda's list of books to come out - we know when the first two will drop, as they're up for pre-order now. If they're willing to pair "small release" Codexes, then I wouldn't rule out a weekend where both 1k Sons & GK get released together.

Space Wolves will need a launch box weekend as well as a main release weekend; Crusade books have a habit of popping up alongside other releases.

I could see the Woof release box going up for pre-order mid-May, with the 'dex side of things being mid-June. If they do a paired release for GK & 1k Sons in July, suddenly the release schedule for the rest of the year looks a lot more open for DE (and Votann, and anyone else who ain't got a book yet that I'm forgetting) - though some clarity as to what this other SM release is would be nice.

 cuda1179 wrote:

 Quixote wrote:

 cuda1179 wrote:
Dark Eldar rumors/confirmations. From Valrak: Looks like someone got a reply from GW themselves about the Lady Malys. They confirmed she IS in the codex, and there are more DE models (that's plural) to go with her.

I thought GW would give DE the short stick here and just have 1-2 characters. However, three character models and nothing else would be a bit weird. There is a rumor of a multi-part Archon with weapons options, but what is the third (or possibly more) model they may be getting?

When are the Dork Eldar supposed to get a new Codex?

Not for a LONG time. First we have Death Guard, World Eaters, Space Wolves, 1000 Sons, Crusade book, Space Marines 2, Grey Knights, Knights, Chaos Knights. After that, perhaps Votan, but DE might be before Votan.

Squats showed up on the roadmap, and Dark Eldar didn't. That seems to suggest that Squats would be first among those two.

 Dysartes wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:

 Midnightdeathblade wrote:
Man Blood Angels really got shafted lol

Imagine how GK players must feel. They got a flail for an ugly model... and that's it.

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
I should probably do a little research

Don't sell your release short - you're also getting a mace, and Malibu Stacy's new hat...

As for cuda's list of books to come out - we know when the first two will drop, as they're up for pre-order now. If they're willing to pair "small release" Codexes, then I wouldn't rule out a weekend where both 1k Sons & GK get released together.

Space Wolves will need a launch box weekend as well as a main release weekend; Crusade books have a habit of popping up alongside other releases.

I could see the Woof release box going up for pre-order mid-May, with the 'dex side of things being mid-June. If they do a paired release for GK & 1k Sons in July, suddenly the release schedule for the rest of the year looks a lot more open for DE (and Votann, and anyone else who ain't got a book yet that I'm forgetting) - though some clarity as to what this other SM release is would be nice.

Why do you keep grabbing my quote about Nicholas Cage films and applying it to everything?

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
I should probably do a little research, but wherever Nicholas Cage and the Wicker Man are, I'd rather not be(e).

Back on topic, why have we seen more rumors about the Dark Eldar recently than other factions that were closer to release?

Was this a mistake or intentional, do you think?

 Lathe Biosas wrote:


Back on topic, why have we seen more rumors about the Dark Eldar recently than other factions that were closer to release?

Was this a mistake or intentional, do you think?

Seems like a pretty simple explanation is that:
a) Malys (and Asurmen) were originally produced to release with Arks of Omen, but were cancelled
b) A GW studio staffer got a pre-release copy of the model (they often get lots of free models)
c) The model was eventually sold on when this staffer needed some cash.

Given how it was reported to be sold alongside lots of older kits new on sprues, it was probably a mistake.

 BorderCountess wrote:
Squats showed up on the roadmap, and Dark Eldar didn't. That seems to suggest that Squats would be first among those two.

Given how Imperial Knights got leapfrogged from their position on an earlier roadmap, I'd say there are no guarantees anymore, even of something as simple as order of release.

for a roadmap apparently going out a year or more, I would be more surprised if some things didn't get shuffled occasionally.

I know managers dont get free minis.