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2015/06/02 10:21:46
Subject: The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Aleph Scylla + Drakios (Steel Phalanx) on Pg. 123!
Not really a fan of the Naffatun I have to say. The body design is nice enough, with cool looking equipment, but the high neck collars and static poses just don't have the kind of fluidity and great capture of movement that the older style ones have. Could always use the models to proxy for something else I might not like in the Haqq forces, but I think I'll stick with the older style of miniatures.
2015/06/02 12:29:27
Subject: The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Aleph Scylla + Drakios (Steel Phalanx) on Pg. 123!
Fenriswulf wrote: Not really a fan of the Naffatun I have to say. The body design is nice enough, with cool looking equipment, but the high neck collars and static poses just don't have the kind of fluidity and great capture of movement that the older style ones have. Could always use the models to proxy for something else I might not like in the Haqq forces, but I think I'll stick with the older style of miniatures.
Fluidity isn't really something you want when running around setting things/people on fire.
Personally, I think the Naffatun and Croc Man win this month. I like the Intruder--but I can't really justify buying him for reasons we won't get into here.
2015/06/02 12:35:49
Subject: The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Aleph Scylla + Drakios (Steel Phalanx) on Pg. 123!
Fenriswulf wrote: Not really a fan of the Naffatun I have to say. The body design is nice enough, with cool looking equipment, but the high neck collars and static poses just don't have the kind of fluidity and great capture of movement that the older style ones have. Could always use the models to proxy for something else I might not like in the Haqq forces, but I think I'll stick with the older style of miniatures.
Very true, they are definitely a different type of concept to the previous ones. I do think the new ones are fantastic (they really fit with some of the more recent releases for Haqq), although at least the original ones will probably be around for some time so we have a choice!
Don't think there is a bad release this month - I do prefer the original Umbra Legate, although this one definitely has a really different aspect. They definitely have a 'dark jedi' vibe about them, where each one feels like a character piece; this one is certainly more of a 'juggernaut' type style. Think he (she?!it?!) looks suitably bad-ass!
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2015/06/02 14:12:00
Subject: Re:The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Aleph Scylla + Drakios (Steel Phalanx) on Pg. 123!
Overall, this month is fine but not better than the previous month with Tiger Soldier, Aquila Guard, Fraacta, Kaeltar and Galwegian.... that was one of the best INFINITY updates ever!
2015/06/02 14:13:42
Subject: The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Aleph Scylla + Drakios (Steel Phalanx) on Pg. 123!
Alpharius wrote: last month was mostly a pass for me.
last month was mostly a pass for me. last month was mostly a pass for me. last month was mostly a pass for me.
?! Really?!
Really?!
2015/06/02 15:08:44
Subject: The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Aleph Scylla + Drakios (Steel Phalanx) on Pg. 123!
Oh geez! I actually really like those new figures. The Naffatun look really impressive. I wasn't expecting them to look so bulky. They're reminding me of the flamethrower boss from Army of Two: 40th Day. Even the Crocman looks surprisingly good, though that could just be the addition of sleeves to his design.
Really though, I almost missed that update. Someone needs to update the thread title.
We don't all have to agree with each other and each other's rankings. The Intruder is the big winner here for me; some of the new sculpts keep reminding me that the first Infinity model I ever bought was a Nomad, although I have never bought any more from the faction. And I kinda like Drakios and don't hate Scylla (from the back the pose is not back at all--though I am a bit of an ALEPH apologist.)
But, can we all just take a moment and agree that what Angel and protege do in a month is amazing. I know quality painters that can;t do a single model to this standard in a month, and here are 6 (if the Devabots are reused) incredible paint jobs. And its month after month.
*slowclap*
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2015/06/02 15:55:36
Subject: The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Latest releases on Pg. 125!
It's nice to have a hacker model (Umbra) that isn't in a 'standing still with one arm out' pose. Odd trousers though. I don't play CA but I do have a starter Umbra, so I might get this.
Crocman is technically excellent but a little static.
The others I don't care about.
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2015/06/02 16:19:27
Subject: The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Latest releases on Pg. 125!
I'm not totally sold on the PanO models with a rifle and a knife. It feels a bit 90's Citadel with flat posing and arms held out at right angles with a weapon in each. I'd rather have an open hand (even rage fist) or better yet actually holding the weapon in both hands. That said, the croc man is really nicely done.
2015/06/02 17:05:54
Subject: Re:The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Latest releases on Pg. 125!
The Naffatun are perfect, I really think they are the best release since the CAD switch
in the opposite I hate the croc, umbra and the ALEPH,
Fausto Gutierrez is a disaster for the Infinity range imo
Those naffatun will be fabulous in cerberus colors :p
Alpharius wrote: last month was mostly a pass for me.
last month was mostly a pass for me. last month was mostly a pass for me. last month was mostly a pass for me.
?! Really?!
Really?!
Mango the guy they based the WorCor model on, knows the right way to handle PanO models.
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2015/06/02 17:47:32
Subject: Re:The NEW INFINITY News & Rumors Thread - Latest releases on Pg. 125!
Barzam wrote: Are the Croc Men part of Varuna? I suspect this new Croc Man's design will be indicative of how new Kamau will look.
Yes.
The only other Sectorials we know of for PanOceania are Varuna and Svalarheima, and they are pretty sure not dressed for winter. Supposedly there is also the "Earth Bastion Army" but I'll believe that when I see it.
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