Dark Elf rumours (now includes pics of all 2nd wave models)

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**kore5022**

silent25 wrote:
Aerethan wrote:
AlexHolker wrote:
Aerethan wrote:
I'm convinced at this point that no one actually has the alleged pictures, and the usual rumor mongers are just trying to keep their traffic up.

That would be rather short-sighted. There is no way to back down gracefully from such a ploy, and that means your reputation is kaput once it comes out.

But how would we ever know? They could very well just end up saying that the pics they have are the same from WD 1:1.

Unless every pic has some major watermark over them, which would imply that they were leaked intentionally by GW to certain parties, then what reason is there to not post them? DE is far from being as big a deal as Space Marines, and we had those pictures weeks in advance. Here we are with just 5 days left before the official pics are out and still all we have are some crap descriptions by guys who don't play WFB at all(as evidenced by their review of Lizardmen and their general lack of knowledge about that line or any of the names).

At least with Harry we've had consistency. He always posts rumors only, and when he offers descriptions they've always been spot on.

The latest batch of rumors I've seen from all the other sources have been very "Holy crap it's cool but we can't show you because reasons".

Except that 40k Radio has been providing some rather specific details on the kits. Snake bodied Medusa on a throne is not something that you "can just guess". There are enough specific details on a number of kits and color of paint jobs in the WD that can prove or disprove they have the pictures or not. There are enough to make or break 40k Radio.

They also said there'd be 7 new kits, but there are 3 missing from the official price lists

**BorderCountess**

kore5022 wrote:
silent25 wrote:
Aerethan wrote:
AlexHolker wrote:
Aerethan wrote:
I'm convinced at this point that no one actually has the alleged pictures, and the usual rumor mongers are just trying to keep their traffic up.

That would be rather short-sighted. There is no way to back down gracefully from such a ploy, and that means your reputation is kaput once it comes out.

But how would we ever know? They could very well just end up saying that the pics they have are the same from WD 1:1.

Unless every pic has some major watermark over them, which would imply that they were leaked intentionally by GW to certain parties, then what reason is there to not post them? DE is far from being as big a deal as Space Marines, and we had those pictures weeks in advance. Here we are with just 5 days left before the official pics are out and still all we have are some crap descriptions by guys who don't play WFB at all(as evidenced by their review of Lizardmen and their general lack of knowledge about that line or any of the names).

At least with Harry we've had consistency. He always posts rumors only, and when he offers descriptions they've always been spot on.

The latest batch of rumors I've seen from all the other sources have been very "Holy crap it's cool but we can't show you because reasons".

Except that 40k Radio has been providing some rather specific details on the kits. Snake bodied Medusa on a throne is not something that you "can just guess". There are enough specific details on a number of kits and color of paint jobs in the WD that can prove or disprove they have the pictures or not. There are enough to make or break 40k Radio.

They also said there'd be 7 new kits, but there are 3 missing from the official price lists

Well, if they're being split into two waves, having three kits missing from that 'leaked' price list makes total sense.

**The Division Of Joy**

I say this with no way of being able to back it up, so take what you will from this.

GW are actively trying to find out the leaks after the SM fiasco. The plan as I understand it was to slightly stagger the shop copies of WD, this way they can make an educated guess which shops might be leaking. So, GW rule out (not completely, but better than nothing) half the stores if they give staff copies out on a monday and no pics anywhere, and the Tuesday copies arrive and shock horro, there are pics on the internet. This process can be repeated next month, halving the suspect stores again, and you can see where this is going.

However, this got out to all the stores, so it's stopped pictures appearing as no one wants to get caught.

**lord_blackfang**

The Division Of Joy wrote:
I say this with no way of being able to back it up, so take what you will from this.

GW are actively trying to find out the leaks after the SM fiasco. The plan as I understand it was to slightly stagger the shop copies of WD, this way they can make an educated guess which shops might be leaking. So, GW rule out (not completely, but better than nothing) half the stores if they give staff copies out on a monday and no pics anywhere, and the Tuesday copies arrive and shock horro, there are pics on the internet. This process can be repeated next month, halving the suspect stores again, and you can see where this is going.

However, this got out to all the stores, so it's stopped pictures appearing as no one wants to get caught.

Considering that stores don't get full Codexes a month in advance, 40k Radio obviously isn't getting their leaks from a store.

**shabbadoo**

The Division Of Joy wrote:
I say this with no way of being able to back it up, so take what you will from this.

GW are actively trying to find out the leaks after the SM fiasco. The plan as I understand it was to slightly stagger the shop copies of WD, this way they can make an educated guess which shops might be leaking. So, GW rule out (not completely, but better than nothing) half the stores if they give staff copies out on a monday and no pics anywhere, and the Tuesday copies arrive and shock horro, there are pics on the internet. This process can be repeated next month, halving the suspect stores again, and you can see where this is going.

GW may very well be doing what you mention, but it does not apply to the pics that a very few people have had for some time, but that they have not posted. Also, it is not only stores that get White Dwarf early. Some subscribers actually get theirs early too, and most of them will post pics.

**angelofvengeance**

Any chance of a new Malus Darkblade w/Spite model? The current one looks naff.

**grimdark83**

Someone over on warseer says there are darkelf pics up on GWtilea, its an italian site that is also a closed forum. If any of you are a member of said site, can you pls retrieve the pictures for those of us that do not speak italian and are not a member of that forum

**RiTides**

That would be great, hope someone can dig them up

**LilLoser**

New photos are circulating. The cauldron is on my facebook for anyone who wants a peek

https://www.facebook.com/lillegendstudio

**His Master's Voice**

Well, that looks pretty damn good. Then again, hard to tell if the blur helps or hurts the image...

**S'jet**

Looks like the Witch Elves will get the Plastic Sorc style hair, like i hoped =)

**Bolognesus**

Looks as busy as most recent kits, though. Meh, might just work for DE.

**jspyd3rx**

http://40kwarzone.blogspot.com/2013/09/white-dwarf-is-here.html?m=1

**VenomBlood**

jspyd3rx I love You, thanks for The Link!

**Souleater**

Look interesting. Of course proper pictures would look better!

Automatically Appended Next Post:
Where are my manners. Thanks for the links.

**LilLoser**

All the pictures are here:

http://loserstudio.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/new-dark-elves-2013-leaked-pictures.html

**Bolognesus**

...Wow, that hydra seems to not be all that good. Charibdys looks okay, though so the kit is not a loss and we know Reaper has a good hydra for cheapz

**Red Viper**

The new Cauldron looks pretty awesome.

Spearmen look great, but not enough for me to replace all the ones I have.

New Hydra... not a fan.

Shadowblade looks incredible.

Indifferent on the witches. Better pictures would help there.

I'm very curious what that Gorgon thing is though. They show it on it's own also, so I assume it is going to be a lord/hero.

**RoninXiC**

All I can say is... if you want a PROPER looking hydra... take this one

http://www.mierce-miniatures.com/downloads/ygandr_wip_23.jpg
It's 40pounds which should be the same price ;(

**Puscifer**

They weren't joking when they said the models looked amazing.

**Kanluwen**

Huh.

The Warriors aren't as good as I would hope, but they are a huge improvement over the current ones.

**RoninXiC**

Kanluwen wrote:
Huh.

The Warriors aren't as good as I would hope, but they are a huge improvement over the current ones.

As if that was hard

**Alpharius**

That new hydra... ouch!

But that new "Cauldron"...wow!

**Scrub**

Oooof. The new hydra creature(s)

The rest looks lovely and lives up to the hype, the warriors do look a lot more like High Elves in their silhouette, it's very striking. I like them a a lot! The Witch elves look superb and I'm very much liking the gorgon and assassin stand alone models, like the Vampire Counts Coven Throne/Mortis Engine I find the Cauldron of Blood/Medusa Platform very impressive, imposing and typicaly 'warhammery' pieces but not to my tastes, unfortunately.

Looking like a good release, sticking them in photos against Lizardmen with all of their eye catching new plastic is certainly a good move, they're going to look fantastic facing off against one another!

I'm excited! No doubt the pricing confirmations will remedy that.

**d-usa**

The Witch Elves look very 80's with that hair.

I like it.

**DiabolicAl**

hmmm..

Cauldron: Its ok but im not too keen on the shape of it. BUT ill get one as there are loads of bits i can use on it.

Sisters of Slaughter: Who modelled these on Miley Cyrus? No thanks.

Witch Elves - Look nice and dynamic, will make fine Bloodbrides. Please just be 20 models for that 40 quid.

Warriors: To make them an improvement wasn't hard but i am underwhelmed.

Hydra/Charybdis: Just no, why am i laughing??

Shadowblade looks nice.

Of course these are inpressions based on blurry pics. I reserve the right to change my opinions when we see better.

**pities2004**

Would be nice if the guy who leaked the stuff would get a good camera phone, it's 2013

**Snrub**

Ok I'm gonna reserve my final judgement until i can see a proper pic, but i like the new Hydra.

**Shotgun**

The warriors remind me of the old metal spears and bows. I have to say I like it.

That Cauldron is just gorgeous, though I can't understand the wheels. Giant stairwell on wheels? "Thank you, for flying Khaine Airlines, please watch your step."

The hydra? I have two ugly metal ones, no reason to go out and purchase what I am sure is a $75 ugly plastic one.

**livanbard**

Guess even new warriors will be needed...