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Those BoLS rumors just look like vague statements and likely changes.

And they are probably wrong about the skull chain and dual aspect kit.

Probably just going to be:
Jetbikes
Wraithguard/CC alternate
Big Wraith Construct
Flyer

Then a few characters/finecast units.

That's about how big releases have been recently. 4 plastic kits, maybe a finecast unit, and some characters.

I agree regarding model release.

 Red Viper wrote:
Those BoLS rumors just look like vague statements and likely changes.

And they are probably wrong about the skull chain and dual aspect kit.

Probably just going to be:
Jetbikes
Wraithguard/CC alternate
Big Wraith Construct
Flyer

Then a few characters/finecast units.

That's about how big releases have been recently. 4 plastic kits, maybe a finecast unit, and some characters.

The Web of Skulls Dark Reaper wargear was strange even in 2nd. Why would an aspect specialising in long range fire support have a close combat weapon!

The Web of Skulls Dark Reaper wargear was strange even in 2nd. Why would an aspect specialising in long range fire support have a close combat weapon!

The Web of Skulls was also a weapon that could be thrown. Back in 2nd Edition it was an awesome piece of wargear. Lastly, back in 2nd edition...Exarchs were HQ choices and were independent characters. They were not tied to any particular squad.

 Kroothawk wrote:

BoLS wrote:Aspect Warriors are moving to plastic using the "combo-unit" dual-build format GW has moved to of late. We'll leave it up to you to guess which aspects could be paired off into combo-kit boxes with differing heads/weapon options.

My guess: Banshees will look like dudes

Howling Banshees have a set look. Some of them are even males, but you cannot tell because there's a full faced helmet and a body suit with female characteristics involved.

This isn't like the Sisters of Avelorn, where you have two very precise delineations (Shadow Warriors have helmets, Sisters of Avelorn have bare heads with circlets). Combination kits for the Aspect Warriors make more sense than not, given that most of the "Elite" choices share a very similar bodysuit for their armor.

My main issue with a dual aspect kit is that the 5th edition models are very good and I see no reason to redo them. Of course, the models that haven't been redone could use new kits.

My main issue with a dual aspect kit is that the 5th edition models are very good and I see no reason to redo them. Of course, the models that haven't been redone could use new kits.

I agree that they look good, but I'd rather have them in plastic rather than failcast every day of the week and twice on sunday.

I agree on the finecast but I don't think GW will agree on redoing models that look good and are already in finecast unfortunately.

 Kirasu wrote:
I agree on the finecast but I don't think GW will agree on redoing models that look good and are already in finecast unfortunately.

Their main push is to make everything plastic. Given the amount of quality control/returns they have had with the Finecast Eldar (I'm singling them out specifically, due to all the thin joins and the fact they weren't initially made for Finecast) it seems like plastic is definitely the long term solution. I assume there will be some kind of redesign of an aspect or two to make combo-kits work.

 Kirasu wrote:
I agree on the finecast but I don't think GW will agree on redoing models that look good and are already in finecast unfortunately.

Considering that the Shadow Warrior plastic box replaced a metal/Finecast box which came out with the last High Elf army book?

I think they're okay with it.

 Kanluwen wrote:

 Kroothawk wrote:

BoLS wrote:Aspect Warriors are moving to plastic using the "combo-unit" dual-build format GW has moved to of late. We'll leave it up to you to guess which aspects could be paired off into combo-kit boxes with differing heads/weapon options.

My guess: Banshees will look like dudes

Howling Banshees have a set look. Some of them are even males, but you cannot tell because there's a full faced helmet and a body suit with female characteristics involved.

This isn't like the Sisters of Avelorn, where you have two very precise delineations (Shadow Warriors have helmets, Sisters of Avelorn have bare heads with circlets). Combination kits for the Aspect Warriors make more sense than not, given that most of the "Elite" choices share a very similar bodysuit for their armor.

I'm still not getting why people keep on with the bit about Sisters of Avelorn supposedly looking like men. All they share with the Shadow Warrior miniatures is the legs, which are wearing high boots and scale mail skirting. Everything from the waist up is different, and with that kind of boot and an armor that covers the rest of the leg, male and female would look just about the same anyway.

The only thing that gives me hope of plastic aspects is simply how little of Eldar Elite/FA is plastic. Comparing the new Tau range:

(Parens is Infantry)
Tau Plastic
HQ - 1 (1)
Elite - 3 (2)
Troops - 2 (2)
Fast Attack - 3 (1)
Heavy Support - 2 (1)

Eldar Plastic
HQ - 0 (0)
Elite - 0 (0)
Troops - 3 (3)
Fast Attack - 1 (0)
Heavy Support - 5 (1)

Eldar have one non-Troop plastic infantry - Support Weapons. It's really sad.

IF the rumors that either the Autarch or "Xentarch" can make aspect warriors able to fill the compulsory troop slots (so, generally, up to two squads of aspects as troops for most games), then the idea of plastic aspect (possibly dual) become a bit easier to believe. I'd think they'd expect to sell more squads, if they open up the capability to field more of them.

In a couple weeks, we'll likely know.

While it would be nice to see more eldar models get updated to plastic, I don't think it will happen straight away as the models are already available in finecast.

That being said, it did happen with chaos raptors, though I suspect that was because they made them as a combo box with a new unit (warp talons).

Plus, I already have most of the aspect warriors I am ever going to need and don't feel like replacing them anytime soon.

The only resin - plastic conversion I am really looking for is Wraithguard. Plus a squad box of jetbikes instead of singular.

Also I can't wait for the new codex. With the general calibre of the 6th edition releases thus far, it should be epic!

Quark wrote:
The only thing that gives me hope of plastic aspects is simply how little of Eldar Elite/FA is plastic. Comparing the new Tau range:

(Parens is Infantry)
Tau Plastic
HQ - 1 (1)
Elite - 3 (2)
Troops - 2 (2)
Fast Attack - 3 (1)
Heavy Support - 2 (1)

Eldar Plastic
HQ - 0 (0)
Elite - 0 (0)
Troops - 3 (3)
Fast Attack - 1 (0)
Heavy Support - 5 (1)

Eldar have one non-Troop plastic infantry - Support Weapons. It's really sad.

Well, some of that could also be fixed by moving some units around in the FOC.
Say Wraithlord to Elite, plus new plastic wraithguard, thats 2 plastics in Elite. New Farseer means a plastic in HQ. Warwalkers to Fast Attack plus Plastic shining spears and new fighter bumps FA to 4 plastic kits. Falcon, Fire Prism, Support Weapons, and new Wraith Knight would mean 4 Plastic kits in HS, ending up with:
HQ 1 (1)
Elite 2 (1)
Troops 3 (3)
Fast Attack 4 (1)
Heavy Support 4 (1)

 CaptKaruthors wrote:

The Web of Skulls Dark Reaper wargear was strange even in 2nd. Why would an aspect specialising in long range fire support have a close combat weapon!

The Web of Skulls was also a weapon that could be thrown. Back in 2nd Edition it was an awesome piece of wargear. Lastly, back in 2nd edition...Exarchs were HQ choices and were independent characters. They were not tied to any particular squad.

Here's my minimal squad of Dire Avengers to unlock my Swooping Hawk with Vortex Grenade HQ...

Im hoping against hope that we finally get our Exodite dragon kinights back!!

FarseerAndyMan wrote:
Im hoping against hope that we finally get our Exodite dragon kinights back!!

I just want to see the Eldar become a little more competitive, and soon. I haven't lost yet in 6th with them, but there sure has been some close calls.

I want to see Eldar get competitive full stop. I'm tired of being pummelled into the ground by CSM and Daemon allies, necrons and atsknf power blobs. Sure, I can win, but I want to have a fighting chance.

Here's my minimal squad of Dire Avengers to unlock my Swooping Hawk with Vortex Grenade HQ...

Your rage...it sustains me....

Plastic Farseer, not their vaunted and hyped failcast? maybe I will have to replace my Necron command staff with plastic versions soon once they phase failcast out??

anonymous source via Darnok wrote:There will be something in the codex called a wraithknight (almost as big as a phantom titan) and a psyker flyer.
Striking Scopion will be a must have!

Phantom Titan? Doubtfull:

This is what I'm hoping they do the Wraith construct along the lines of, the old Armorcast "Towering Destroyer". Hell they could just release this model and I'd be happy:

A Towering Destroyer would be preferred over the Bright Stallion.

I don't think we really want to see what will be done with 40K scale Bright Stallions.

I just hope they keep with the "mini-Wraithlord" look that the Wraithguard have. I really like their overall aesthetic and hope they don't change it to much if they do a new kit.

 CaptKaruthors wrote:

Here's my minimal squad of Dire Avengers to unlock my Swooping Hawk with Vortex Grenade HQ...

Your rage...it sustains me....

Rage nothing! I was the one doing it!

Seems I'm in something of a minority but I really hope they don't go the route of just a bigger, badder Wraithlord for the rumoured Wraithknight/Construct, I think it would be a wasted opportunity to introduce something a little different into the aesthetic.

Seen a few converted centaur-wraithlords here and there, loved the look, and always intended to try to replicate it myself, so if they do release My Little WraithPony I'll probably be re-mortgaging and buying a couple.

 shasolenzabi wrote:
Plastic Farseer, not their vaunted and hyped finecast? maybe I will have to replace my Necron command staff with plastic versions soon once they phase finecast out??

Every Fantasy release in 8th and every 40k release in 6th has had a plastic character come out. It's also had a Finecast character or two come out. This doesn't seem any different.

I am interested to see what if any FOC movements take place. I would like to see:

-Wraithlords as Elites
-Wraithguard as Troops with a full squad like now (or maybe some kind of Bonesinger character to move them to Troops no matter the squad size)
- Falcons as Dedicated Transports for Aspect squads
- War Walkers as Fast Attack would be a nice option (they do Outflank after all)

I am also looking forward to actually wanting to put an Autarch on the table if the rumours of them moving Aspects around the FOC are true!

Oh Darnok, you so crazy!