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Not eldar, but I am glad I held off buying 5 chaos bikes today lol
TWG even have them up to order already, whoopee.

I want my Wraithknight to dual wield Riptides while standing on platform Dreadknight shoes.

That should put it into Titan Class size at that point.

 WarOne wrote:
I want my Wraithknight to dual wield Riptides while standing on platform Dreadknight shoes.

That should put it into Titan Class size at that point.

Yo dawg. . .aw, forget it.

The Dire Avengers price isn't anything new for GW. I've only read the last 20 or so pages but I haven't seen this mentioned yet.

Grey Knight Strike Squad - 5 models USD 33.00

Granted that's USD 2.00 less expensive than the Dire Avengers, but I'm sure that will be fixed once the next price increase rolls around.

They do look much nicer than the old plastics, all sorts of gubbins and they're not all in identical poses like the previous set. I may even buy a box.

The Wraithguard box I'm definitely buying, a little bit of GS magic and you will be able to whip out some pretty wiz (if a bit on the tall side) True Scale Marines.

Whitey Blackman wrote:
The Dire Avengers price isn't anything new for GW. I've only read the last 20 or so pages but I haven't seen this mentioned yet.

Grey Knight Strike Squad - 5 models USD 33.00

Granted that's USD 2.00 less expensive than the Dire Avengers, but I'm sure that will be fixed once the next price increase rolls around.

They do look much nicer than the old plastics, all sorts of gubbins and they're not all in identical poses like the previous set. I may even buy a box.

The Wraithguard box I'm definitely buying, a little bit of GS magic and you will be able to whip out some pretty wiz (if a bit on the tall side) True Scale Marines.

You do realize that it's the exact same sprues as the previous (and only plastic ever) set of Dire Avengers, right? You just get half as many sprues, for nearly the exact same cost.

The Japanese prices for the new stuff are surprisingly only slightly higher than the UK prices. The old stuff still has a 100% mark up though.

I fear this bout of sanity that seems to have struck GW.

shade1313 wrote:

Whitey Blackman wrote:
The Dire Avengers price isn't anything new for GW. I've only read the last 20 or so pages but I haven't seen this mentioned yet.

Grey Knight Strike Squad - 5 models USD 33.00

Granted that's USD 2.00 less expensive than the Dire Avengers, but I'm sure that will be fixed once the next price increase rolls around.

They do look much nicer than the old plastics, all sorts of gubbins and they're not all in identical poses like the previous set. I may even buy a box.

The Wraithguard box I'm definitely buying, a little bit of GS magic and you will be able to whip out some pretty wiz (if a bit on the tall side) True Scale Marines.

You do realize that it's the exact same sprues as the previous (and only plastic ever) set of Dire Avengers, right? You just get half as many sprues, for nearly the exact same cost.

Yea, I was thinking the same thing. If they redesigned the Dire Avengers then maybe - MAYBE - it might be cool but as is, nope.

I think he's talking about the metal GK's.

Is anyone already thinking about how difficult it would be to magnetize the flyer to convert back and forth? Sorry if already covered I have found it hard to keep up after page 70

From looking at the parts, it appears like the flyers can be assembled a variety of ways beyond just purely the standard Hemlock and Crimson Hunter.

I for one prefer the Hemlock tail wing and dislike the two small fuselage wings on the Crimson Hunter. Might try to assemble a Crimson Hunter with just the bare patch instead of those small wings.

shade1313 wrote:

You do realize that it's the exact same sprues as the previous (and only plastic ever) set of Dire Avengers, right? You just get half as many sprues, for nearly the exact same cost.

Wow you're completely right. I'm a nub. The lack of fun angles and lots of empty space in the layout of the gates should have told me it's an old mold. That sort of price increase boggles the mind. I guess they want to help the ebay sellers make more money.

H.B.M.C. wrote:I think he's talking about the metal GK's.

I am referring to the current plastic PA Grey Knights. $33.00 for 5 models. They have a lot more extra bits though. I'll be really excited when Boyz and 'gants get the same treatment.

For anyone that cares, Wraithlords are apparently confirmed to be T8 still.

The war walker squadron price makes my black heart beat just once with joy. Wish I still had my Eldar so I could buy more and feel so good about myself.

Iracundus wrote:
From looking at the parts, it appears like the flyers can be assembled a variety of ways beyond just purely the standard Hemlock and Crimson Hunter.

I for one prefer the Hemlock tail wing and dislike the two small fuselage wings on the Crimson Hunter. Might try to assemble a Crimson Hunter with just the bare patch instead of those small wings.

Good idea I am hoping to magnetize so each can be used if needed.

They really do think they're like Apple now, except instead of putting the product on a minimalist white background it's black. Because grimdark.

I checked the preorder page...are eldar jetbikes really not getting an update? I saw models at games day FIVE YEARS AGO.

 AustonT wrote:
I checked the preorder page...are eldar jetbikes really not getting an update? I saw models at games day FIVE YEARS AGO.

They are not getting an update. The model you saw was a prototype that was not used.

I am too disgruntled over it.

The new Eldar FAQ is already up, seems there was one little thing that didn't make it into the final draft.

http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m3250082a_Eldar_v1.0_June13.pdf

 MRPYM wrote:

 AustonT wrote:
I checked the preorder page...are eldar jetbikes really not getting an update? I saw models at games day FIVE YEARS AGO.

They are not getting an update. The model you saw was a prototype that was not used.

I am too disgruntled over it.

Not that I am directly disagreeing with you but they did use the model in the DE line. Change riders and snip off the pointy stuff and it's clearly the same model.

Oryza Sativa wrote:
The new Eldar FAQ is already up, seems there was one little thing that didn't make it into the final draft.

http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m3250082a_Eldar_v1.0_June13.pdf

Huh interesting, wonder why they didn't release this the day of the codex launch so we have a little more context.

Whitey Blackman wrote:


I am referring to the current plastic PA Grey Knights. $33.00 for 5 models. They have a lot more extra bits though. I'll be really excited when Boyz and 'gants get the same treatment.

Can't you also make Interceptors with the same box? And technically Purifiers? And what can you make with 5 static Dire Avengers? 5 static Dire Avengers.





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 MandalorynOranj wrote:

Oryza Sativa wrote:
The new Eldar FAQ is already up, seems there was one little thing that didn't make it into the final draft.

http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m3250082a_Eldar_v1.0_June13.pdf

Huh interesting, wonder why they didn't release this the day of the codex launch so we have a little more context.

Wow, their production is such that instead of editing the books themselves, they have a FAQ out before it has even hit the shelves. And while most will praise the speed at which they released the answer to the forthcoming questions, I would ask why the book wasn't properly edited in the first place.

Jetbikes not updated but DA are? I could be the happiest Eldar on the planet because I only run GJB and don't own any DA. Woooooooooooooo


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Oh, and with a $140 price tag, I'm saying:

inb4 WraithKnight is the new auto include for all three HS slots

If anyone buys the LE dex, then I'll be first to tell you you're an idiot for paying $60 for a dust jacket.

I suppose that I was too spoiled by the DE and Necron release, as I am disappointed by this one. There are too many models that needed new kits that are either being repackaged and upped in price, or simply not being updated. I still do not want to deal with Finecast Banshee and Dark Reapers. But NOW I also have to watch Dire Avengers double in price? No thanks.

 WarOne wrote:
I want my Wraithknight to dual wield Riptides while standing on platform Dreadknight shoes.

That should put it into Titan Class size at that point.

But that's like beating one mofo with another mofo...

I approve.

 Ravenous D wrote:
If anyone buys the LE dex, then I'll be first to tell you you're an idiot for paying $60 for a dust jacket.

Seconded

My brother has lots of eldar but does not really play any more, so Im picking up Eldar for my second army.

Already pre-orderd the dex and the wraithknight, but will hold of anything else until I have had a good read of the dex. Although disappointed in lack of new scuplts, I think the wraithguard box is very good value for money.

Asmodai Asmodean wrote:
So much whining over the DA box set. Seriously, which eldar player runs /doesn't already own more than one squad anyway? The only players getting shafted are new players, and they won't know the difference.

Yeah! How dare players expect their models to be priced at some level that is appropriate to their value? GW can raise the price of anything and if you complain about it, that just shows your moral failing for not having bought a sufficient number previously!

Christ, can the GW white knights take a break for a bit? No one is proclaiming the evil of players who actually pay these prices. Perhaps GW's fans can afford people who recognize the absurdity of raising the price on a miniature that has not changed at all a basic level of respect? Or are we going to go the console wars on this and draw up pro-/anti- GW teams because our lives are empty without something to be tribal about?

Still hate the random insertion of massive new models in lieu of updating the outdated aspect warrior range. I refuse to buy anything fine cast so I may be in trouble with Eldar . Sure you can make an army without them but then it doesn't feel like Eldar.

The bundles do nothing for me because its still cheaper to buy from miniature market and I'm sure they are GW only. The fact that people still buy directly from GW blows my mind. I definitely won't even consider Dire Avengers.

Onion_Knight wrote:
But no, what truly appalls me is that someone a few pages back actually advocated burning down Games Workshop stores. This amounts to terroristic threats of violence and, while I'm sure he won't actually do such a thing, it is disturbing to see that the comment was never deleted. I guess because the poster fits in with the anti-GW majority here, he gets a pass. I wonder what would have happened had someone posted such a thing about Privateer Press?

Exactly the same thing as happened here... eventually, someone reported to the moderators rather than just complaining about our lack of omnipotence, and the post was removed.

Griever wrote:
Still hate the random insertion of massive new models in lieu of updating the outdated aspect warrior range. I refuse to buy anything fine cast so I may be in trouble with Eldar . Sure you can make an army without them but then it doesn't feel like Eldar.

Most of those Aspects are from 2007. There is a LOT older out there that GW needs to update.

Additionally, consider the pace of the releases, then consider that GW operates just like a company like Hasbro does: they have a budget for their releases in each quarter. GW probably can't afford to do all the updates everyone wanted. Imagine the nerd rage if only one or two of the Aspects got updated but the others didn't.

I think GW handled it correctly and will do the Aspects all at once instead only a couple at a later date. Plus it means they'd be able to suck more money out of you later instead of all at once.