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I think the second and third ones are pretty sweet.

skoffs wrote:

angelshade00 wrote:Yes, Wraiths seem to truly make a difference, I also wonder how they didn't think of that and release them in the 1st wave. Or maybe they did, and just want to make us wait and whine...

Of course! Instead of releasing the model they knew everyone would be desperate for, they purposely held it back so the Puppet War version sell like hotcakes, meaning no one would buy their version which would end up costing triple the price!
That, folks, is some genius GW marketing...

Also, here's hoping to god that these "rumored" concepts for the IA12 stuff is all lies-
http://imgur.com/a/5xro6#bxiBh
otherwise,
*shudder*

i'd rather use the old metal ones then the puppet ones personally... i'm hopeing they make them much more like the codex pictures though.

and i like the last pic of that set, i could use a cool mechanical horse

If i'd want forgeworld to look at anything for inspiration it would be what they had already made in the form of the tomb stalker.



Unique, original, really well done. I think my favourite forgeworld model to date.

The Decapitator wrote:That artwork was concept art for the Necron codex from a few years ago. It was on display at WHW up until recently as part of the Necron's 'Through the ages' type display.

Quoting since it was at the tail end of the previous page, and clearly missed.

I like the Stalker as well, although I think it could have done with a better weapon that two Gauss Flayers.

McNinja wrote:I like the Stalker as well, although I think it could have done with a better weapon that two Gauss Flayers.

Better weapons, inv save, higher than 4 initiative, actual loadout options maybe, get rid of the redundant rules (move through cover) and lower the cost...higher strength.

Any/all of those would have made it so much better. It was nice in 3rd ed codex, it's horrible in the new one.

I would assume that the Tomb Stalker would get updated rules in the IA12 book. I don't know that for sure, but I think it's a fairly safe assumption.

Madmax1 wrote:I would assume that the Tomb Stalker would get updated rules in the IA12 book. I don't know that for sure, but I think it's a fairly safe assumption.

Not necessarily, since it is in the Apocolypse 2nd Edition book (marked approved for 40k).

I guess, but the Apocalypse books also included Stompas, and they still had Stompas in IA8 when it was released. It just seems unlikely that Forgeworld would release a new Necron specific IA book and not include updated rules for their only currently existing Necron models(Tomb Stalker and the Pylon). I guess it's possible, but I doubt it.

They'd have to IMHO. look at the pylon, its overcosted with the changes to living metal

I hope the stalker gets a boost. I'm just saying that they updated the rules with Apoc 2nd... they are unlikely to change the rules again so quickly.

The Decapitator wrote:That artwork was concept art for the Necron codex from a few years ago.

oh thank god!!!
(if that thing turned out to be the titan, my little tin-men would have to pack themselves away forever in shame)

The super heavy everyone pretty much agrees will be a Megalith.
We all know the only acceptable Necron titan would either be something like this (only with more relative proportions)-


(or this thing-)

Half of the rules are either redundant or affect things that aren't actually in the game anymore, like We'll Be Back. WBB is the most glaring error, as the new codex did away with WBB.

I kinda like the odd numbered concepts (the 2 lords and the mechanical horse rider)

I doubt it'll be a giant tomb spyder it's too similar to the tyranid bio titant.... My bet is it'll be something completely unexpected and original

It'll probably be a giant scarab or something

Matt.Kingsley wrote:It'll probably be a giant scarab or something

That'll make any mech army poop their pants.

Regardless, I do hope they make it something multi-legged
(as awesome as the Human Reaver would be, I'd much rather have a giant Tachikoma)

And regarding the Overlord on a metal horse concept... perhaps someone could come up with a Destroyer Lord conversion that would adequately reflect this? (it'd look a hell of a lot better than the stupid beetle ass they've currently got)

Yay we're getting Monstrous Cavalry too! Wait this isn't right...this isn't WHFB...

I can imagine a couple of overlords on those mechanical horses in a battle with some thunderwolf cavalry, and winning due to that 3++

Not normally one for putting out rumours but I have heard from someone who *may* have access to certain information that the second wave will not include Scythes. If this is true I will be sorely disappointed (though this person said they will be part of the third wave) . He/she also said that the release is definitely next month and will include Wraiths.

I will seriously shelf my crons if we aren't getting scythes till november (at soonest)

EDIT: then again, my other 40k army is Tau, and they ain't due untill 2013

IHateNids wrote:I will seriously shelf my crons if we aren't getting scythes till november (at soonest)

EDIT: then again, my other 40k army is Tau, and they ain't due untill 2013

As a Tyranid player I really have no sympathy for you. You're kicking off that it might be a year for you to get a further wave.

Need I remind you we only 'just' got Tervigons?

Spyder WIP from Puppetswar


I can't remember if these heads made it on this thread... I know they've been on the Puppetswar thread. There's a series of 4 different, egyptian god heads 'techified'.


These are from Maximini...

Do those head fit on current 'cron infantry models?

although looking at the store, i think i prefer the Maxmini ones.

I don't know for sure... the necks of the warriors are pretty short. The necks on Immortals and Lychguard are quite a bit longer, but then you get into hoods and such. I'm just going to say that ymmv.

I too, like the Maximini ones better. It may just be the difference between bare and painted though. I'd love a squad of Inubus headed Immortals for Phryian Eternals.

Anpu-adom wrote:

Helloooooo Harbinger heads~

Also, regarding Puppet War, their Wraiths are okay, but I think I'm going to have to hold out to see what the 2nd wave GW ones look like before I decide which to buy.
That Spyder, however, I would totally buy! (especially if it comes with Scarabs!)

skoffs wrote:

Anpu-adom wrote:

Helloooooo Harbinger heads~!

Exactly what i was thinking. the only one i'm not 100% sold on is the one in the middle, just looks a bit too eldar-esque to me.

DarkStarSabre wrote:

IHateNids wrote:I will seriously shelf my crons if we aren't getting scythes till november (at soonest)

EDIT: then again, my other 40k army is Tau, and they ain't due untill 2013

As a Tyranid player I really have no sympathy for you. You're kicking off that it might be a year for you to get a further wave.

Need I remind you we only 'just' got Tervigons?

How long ago was your Codex released?

I'm actually just asking so I know what I should/might/could expect

Praxiss wrote:the only one i'm not 100% sold on is the one in the middle, just looks a bit too eldar-esque to me.

Oh come now! Look how angry he is! Obviously he was born to play the part of a Harbinger of Destruction!
the one on the extreme right would be Ho Eternity (it's the beard)
next to him would be Ho Transmogrification
then Ho Destruction, obviously
left of the middle would be Ho Despair (so he would fit in well with my "Death & Despair" squads)
the far left I would make Ho Storms... because he looks so sad... (because no one uses Harbingers of the Storm)

I thought the Storm Teks looked pretty good (never used them admittedly). But that's a convo for a different forum.