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Well of course they're 2d. That's how spin-casted metal models work. You'll notice that the only additions that branch out into the Z-dimension are additional parts.

All of them bar Jain Zarr still look amazing. Saw a great paintjob on Asurman the other day. Still an amazing model that's stoof the test of time.

 Kroothawk wrote:
Wraith Guard, Jetbikes, the Phoenix Lords, an Avatar and a few Warlocks would like to have a word with you

The Jetbike? No, there's a Jetbike that was around before the current one. The current one is still 2nd Ed era, but it's no original. The Phoenix Lords are older.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:

The Jetbike? No, there's a Jetbike that was around before the current one. The current one is still 2nd Ed era, but it's no original. The Phoenix Lords are older.

Have you got a link to any pics?

I remember the harlequin jetbike (and wraithlord) but I don't remember any older jetbkes - now I'm curious

Edit:nevermind, I found some. Like the one's we have now, but without the bits on the back.

That picture of howling banshees next to some wyches they put out at the time of the Dark Eldar release made it clear how badly the aspect warriors could do with a proper plastic revamp. The Dark Eldar plastics make them look as graceful as ogryns.

PredaKhaine wrote:

 H.B.M.C. wrote:

The Jetbike? No, there's a Jetbike that was around before the current one. The current one is still 2nd Ed era, but it's no original. The Phoenix Lords are older.

Have you got a link to any pics?

I remember the harlequin jetbike (and wraithlord) but I don't remember any older jetbkes - now I'm curious

Edit:nevermind, I found some. Like the one's we have now, but without the bits on the back.

There was a metal jetbike in the late 80's Rogue Trader days, then the plastic one was released for the first Codex: Eldar in 1994. That sculpt is nearly 20 years old.

Comon guys.. if GW was goin to resculpt the phoenix lords they would do all of them at once without warning and watch as all the hardcore elder.. (sadly a great deal many even after all these year in the darkness of space fluffwise, modelwise and ruleswise) pony up!!

 H.B.M.C. wrote:

All of them bar Jain Zarr still look amazing. Saw a great paintjob on Asurman the other day. Still an amazing model that's stoof the test of time.

The Jetbike? No, there's a Jetbike that was around before the current one. The current one is still 2nd Ed era, but it's no original. The Phoenix Lords are older.

There was a metal jetbike originally, released a year prior to the old metal Harlequin one.

Jain Zarr, when released, was the most dynamic mini in GW's entire range. The leaping pose, raised weapons and flowing hair was utterly unlike anything attempted before. You can tell from the utterly static poses of the other PLs that this was still the time of HQs coming in two poses, the starfish and the pointy finger.

But all the PLs and a large number of other kits need an update. Plastics for all aspects would be an excellent start.

Metal jetbike, a pair of Jain Zarrs (one converted to a chaos lord) and a guardian for scale.

As much hate as Jain gets for the HUGE 80's hair, I like the mini.

Fuegan could be so much more awesome. There is just something about a squad of Melta users that screams "WE ARE AWESOME!!" I just wish Fire Dragons were HEavy support. If they were, I just might buy some Eldar so I could have two Fire dragon squads and two Scorpion Squads..........cool out ranks effectiveness in this scenario

 Brother SRM wrote:

 mjl7atlas wrote:
Is there any chance the rumoured Apoc update release large plastic kits would actually be the fabled plastic Warhound? What would the counter part be as well? Tyranid Bio-Titan? I really don't see how or why they haven't cashed in on that pile of cash.

I think the plastic Warhound is just six years of wishlisting piled on top of itself.

It should be released right after the rumored plastic thunder hawk gunship from 1999.

PredaKhaine wrote:
Fuegan = best phoenix lord/joint worst sculpt (ties with Bahraroth)

Nearly 2D, the pair of em.

Please, both of them are better than the Sister Dialogous.

 Melissia wrote:

PredaKhaine wrote:
Fuegan = best phoenix lord/joint worst sculpt (ties with Bahraroth)

Nearly 2D, the pair of em.

Please, both of them are better than the Sister Dialogous.

I wasn't aware that Sister Dialogous was the name of a Phoenix Lord model.

She isn't. But she is by far a worse sculpt.

Afternoon folks!
I was wondering if anyone had heard any news on a new Blood Angels codex? Now, believe me when I say I understand that other codexes need updates more than BA.. I was just wondering if anyone had heard anything, or had speculation based on the release schedule.

Thanks!
Worms

*Prays for Worms4u safety in case the wrong people see that comment*

Worms4u wrote:
I was wondering if anyone had heard any news on a new Blood Angels codex?

Not even on the scope.

Take this with some salt;

pizzaguardian wrote:


I heard that in the order lists from gw there is a codex: space marines (a new one i was told). This might be for the end of May release. I was not told anything else just that there was a cadex: space marines.

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 pizzaguardian wrote:
Take this with some salt;

pizzaguardian wrote:


I heard that in the order lists from gw there is a codex: space marines (a new one i was told). This might be for the end of May release. I was not told anything else just that there was a cadex: space marines.

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There's no such thing as an "end of May" release. Things launch at the beginning of the month.

 Brother SRM wrote:

 pizzaguardian wrote:
Take this with some salt;

pizzaguardian wrote:


I heard that in the order lists from gw there is a codex: space marines (a new one i was told). This might be for the end of May release. I was not told anything else just that there was a cadex: space marines.

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There's no such thing as an "end of May" release. Things launch at the beginning of the month.

They go on advance order at the end of the month though. GW will start selling the June Releases in May.

That's what i meant. But the date was not part of the rumour, it is only my guess.I only was told about the new codex

It would make some sense to have SM go before Eldar (and I selfishly wish this to be the case.) Two xenos codices right after each other might not be that great of a move from the marketing perspective. They might want to alternate so that marine releases are spread evenly. On the other hand CSM and DA came right after each other, didn't they? But that's probably because they're the armies from the starter set.

Even if the Eldar get new jetbikes...I'll probably stick to the current ones. I have so many of them that it would be dumb to mix and match. We'll see. As for the phoenix lords...a redux on those would be cool. If they all have the dynamism of say the new Lelith model..then I'm all for it. If the new sculpts end up like the Gary Morley aspect sculpts...then no way.

http://natfka.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-black-templar-question-codex-or-not.html

Faeit212 wrote:No book is being discontinued. All are getting 6th Ed updates. Hint hint. Nudge nudge.

 pretre wrote:
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-black-templar-question-codex-or-not.html

Faeit212 wrote:No book is being discontinued. All are getting 6th Ed updates. Hint hint. Nudge nudge.

Haha. Guess he hasn't got any stupid rumours, so has moved onto the blinding obvious...

 pretre wrote:
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-black-templar-question-codex-or-not.html

Faeit212 wrote:No book is being discontinued. All are getting 6th Ed updates. Hint hint. Nudge nudge.

This sounds like good news to me.

Ralis wrote:

 pretre wrote:
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-black-templar-question-codex-or-not.html

Faeit212 wrote:No book is being discontinued. All are getting 6th Ed updates. Hint hint. Nudge nudge.

This sounds like good news to me.

PRAISE DA LORD (-Emperor)!! I may not have a BT or sisters army, but I would be sad if these 2 armies that are unique would just be bundled together with some other army. Variety is the spice of life

P.S: I can't wait for the day when the rumors are something like NEW ADEPTUS SORORITAS PLASTIC MINIS or NEW CODEX NEXT MONTH... I really want an adeptus sororitas army, but the pewter ones are way too much of a wallet rape.

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
P.S: I can't wait for the day when the rumors are something like NEW ADEPTUS SORORITAS PLASTIC MINIS or NEW CODEX NEXT MONTH... I really want an adeptus sororitas army, but the pewter ones are way too much of a wallet rape.

We're about due for that one again. It's a yearly thing and I use it to remind me to change my smoke detector batteries.

Worms4u wrote:
I was wondering if anyone had heard any news on a new Blood Angels codex?

7th April 2018 plus minus 5 years

 Kroothawk wrote:

Worms4u wrote:
I was wondering if anyone had heard any news on a new Blood Angels codex?

7th April 2018 plus minus 5 years

If this turns out to be correct, I'll give you a cookie.

Does he still get a cookie if it is a White Dwarf supplimental release?

Earth Dragon wrote:
Does he still get a cookie if it is a White Dwarf supplimental release?

He would get a supplemental cookie...