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If they don't repack and sell the Space Hulk Blood Angels Terminators I will be amazed.

They already did? They rereleased space hulk.. Its similar in cost to 10 terminators.

What use is making a boxset out of mono-pose terminators that any major BA fan would already have and that can't be used to make *anything* else?

 Kirasu wrote:
They already did? They rereleased space hulk.. Its similar in cost to 10 terminators.

What use is making a boxset out of mono-pose terminators that any major BA fan would already have and that can't be used to make *anything* else?

When I first read that I thought you were joking, but you're right, 2x boxes of 5 Terminators costs almost as much as the whole Space Hulk boxed game. That is food for thought...

On topic, I agree, there would be no point releasing the snap-fit termies from the game on their own. If you don't have SH you can just buy the normal termies and FW shoulder pads.

 Kirasu wrote:

What use is making a boxset out of mono-pose terminators that any major BA fan would already have and that can't be used to make *anything* else?

Just off of the top of my head
1.) A new Blood Angels codex means there will be new Blood Angels players.
2.) People who didn't get a copy of Space Hulk
3.) People who got a copy of Space Hulk and want to keep it whole, while still fielding those awesome terminators
4.) People who already have the Space Hulk terminators and want more

The biggest part of the cost of producing new models is the design and cutting the molds. That's already been done and payed for.

 Kirasu wrote:

 sockwithaticket wrote:
The other specials (DA and SW) also have a ton of special kits, including Terminators for each one.

Blood Angels already possessing special units or kits is not an obstacle to them getting more. That doesn't mean we'll be getting our own terminators, just that pre-existing specialist kits do not preclude us getting another.

I think you're missing the fact that Wolf Guard Terminators and Deathwing are not standard terminators. BA use standard terminators and thus do not need a boxset. It has nothing do with them being "special" marines.

Currently yes, but with the "Sanguinary Terminator" Rumor, who knows.

 adamsouza wrote:
If they don't repack and sell the Space Hulk Blood Angels Terminators I will be amazed.

People were saying the same thing the last time Space Hulk dropped, and unfortunately GW did nothing with those sculpts inbetween Space Hulk 3rd edition and the rerelease. I doubt that will change at all.

 Brother SRM wrote:

 adamsouza wrote:
If they don't repack and sell the Space Hulk Blood Angels Terminators I will be amazed.

People were saying the same thing the last time Space Hulk dropped, and unfortunately GW did nothing with those sculpts inbetween Space Hulk 3rd edition and the rerelease. I doubt that will change at all.

Last time they didn't drop a new Blood Angels codex withing 90 days of Space Hulk.

Also, the first time around releasing the Terminators seperately would have hurt the sales of Space Hulk.

This time around the cost to produce Space Hulk was minimal, and the profit margin was huge. Releasing the terminators with the new codex would be one more way to milk that cash cow.

 adamsouza wrote:

 Brother SRM wrote:

 adamsouza wrote:
If they don't repack and sell the Space Hulk Blood Angels Terminators I will be amazed.

People were saying the same thing the last time Space Hulk dropped, and unfortunately GW did nothing with those sculpts inbetween Space Hulk 3rd edition and the rerelease. I doubt that will change at all.

Last time they didn't drop a new Blood Angels codex withing 90 days of Space Hulk.

Also, the first time around releasing the Terminators seperately would have hurt the sales of Space Hulk.

This time around the cost to produce Space Hulk was minimal, and the profit margin was huge. Releasing the terminators with the new codex would be one more way to milk that cash cow.

If rather them do something more original. I don't want to see the same 10/11 termies turn up at every blood angels battle. They are more likely to update the assault marines kit.

It's not like they couldn't have released the Space Hulk Terminators on their own in the years between then and now though. If they were going to release those on their own, they would've done it by now.

In other words, prepare to be amazed, because those models aren't coming out elsewhere.

I for one am looking forward to a new codex. Having played Blood Angels since 2nd Ed I'm feeling the pain of 7th Ed shooting over watch on the charge.

Personally I'd be happy for death company to stay the same points but have two wounds instead. That should help reduce the effect of over watch fire on the charge. After all BA don't have any 2 wound models like thunder wolves or centurions.

I do think its time Tycho was laid to rest though. I was gutted when they killed him off, but 40k has moved on and it's time to let go.

We'll see what happens.

TheIncredibleBulk wrote:
I for one am looking forward to a new codex. Having played Blood Angels since 2nd Ed I'm feeling the pain of 7th Ed shooting over watch on the charge.

Personally I'd be happy for death company to stay the same points but have two wounds instead. That should help reduce the effect of over watch fire on the charge. After all BA don't have any 2 wound models like thunder wolves or centurions.

I do think its time Tycho was laid to rest though. I was gutted when they killed him off, but 40k has moved on and it's time to let go.

We'll see what happens.

What the hell is overwatching your Death Company so bad that it's killing them? With the inaccuracy of overwatch, solid toughness, 3+ save and Feel No Pain, I can't imagine how any unit could give Death Company a hard time on overwatch.

It depends on the size of the DC unit. Losing just one of a 5-man squad can be pretty significant. Only takes an opponent to roll a 6, one of five save rolls to be a 2, then a FNP roll being a 4...

I don't see how the new codex would help with this though?

Massed Tau can do it.

TheIncredibleBulk wrote:
I for one am looking forward to a new codex. Having played Blood Angels since 2nd Ed I'm feeling the pain of 7th Ed shooting over watch on the charge.

Personally I'd be happy for death company to stay the same points but have two wounds instead. That should help reduce the effect of over watch fire on the charge. After all BA don't have any 2 wound models like thunder wolves or centurions.

I do think its time Tycho was laid to rest though. I was gutted when they killed him off, but 40k has moved on and it's time to let go.

We'll see what happens.

You realise wanting 2 wound DC is like making them half price right? I would be totally fine with that but it'll never happen GW want you to buy more models!

Our attack bikes are 2 wound models.


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TheIncredibleBulk wrote:
I for one am looking forward to a new codex. Having played Blood Angels since 2nd Ed I'm feeling the pain of 7th Ed shooting over watch on the charge.

Personally I'd be happy for death company to stay the same points but have two wounds instead. That should help reduce the effect of over watch fire on the charge. After all BA don't have any 2 wound models like thunder wolves or centurions.

I do think its time Tycho was laid to rest though. I was gutted when they killed him off, but 40k has moved on and it's time to let go.

We'll see what happens.

2W death company would be 30-35 points each, on foot....minimum. It would make them heavy weapons fodder, and probably not worth taking.

 adamsouza wrote:


Just off of the top of my head

2.) People who didn't get a copy of Space Hulk

I just saw six copies of Space Hulk sitting on a shelf at a local game store.

It's not as rare as you're claiming. They over saturated the market, so why in the world would they over saturate the market even more with the same sculpts packaged in a different box.

Not going to happen.

So, Blood Knight Terminators, with Blood Shields and Blood Hammers.

65$ for three.

And a new codex where they removed Corbulo and gave us Mephiston on a Blood-cycle or something.


In all seriousness, I'd like to see a straight Blood Angels upgrade sprue - boxed set that covered vehicle stuff and infantry stuff. So that way I don't need to buy boxes of DC to upgrade my assault marines.

fireangel wrote:

 adamsouza wrote:


Just off of the top of my head

2.) People who didn't get a copy of Space Hulk

I just saw six copies of Space Hulk sitting on a shelf at a local game store.

It's not as rare as you're claiming. They over saturated the market, so why in the world would they over saturate the market even more with the same sculpts packaged in a different box.

Not going to happen.

I didn't make ANY claim about the rarity of Space Hulk.

Also, remember that your local market may not be representative of the general market.

Still a lot of Space Hulk boxes at my FLGS too

 RedFox wrote:
Still a lot of Space Hulk boxes at my FLGS too

If that was the case prior to the rerelease being known, whoever runs your FLGS needs their head examined because those things were going for many times their sticker price on eBay.

He probably means since the re-release. They sold out online very quickly but there are still copies in stores, they had a few for sale at Warhammer Fest too.

I don't think they will release the termies separately, especially not so soon after the re-release of the game. I hope we get a bespoke assault squad (the standard kit is pretty old now) but I'm not sure we will. I reckon we'll at least get a couple of plastic characters, maybe a new vehicle - maybe our own version of the SW flyer, I wouldn't mind that but not sure where it would fit with the Stormraven...

There are 5 boxes just sitting on the counter at my store, what are they going for on ebay? Mabye I should buy them and resell them, but I would prefer it if someone who actually wanted the game just bought it for a fair price. If someone wants the phone number of the store so they can order one, say so.

Some one had posted that there was a 2nd Printing of the latest edition, but I do put that up as a rumor.

There are two at my local, I'm sure they will be there a while too, if anyone is needing one I'll get it to you for the cost, but it doesn't seem that desperate yet. If you don't have a Space Hulk game it's a blast!

I poured over the new White Dwarf, not hints that I could see at Blood Angels... Still waiting.

The new end times book isn't out yet, just models, so there's at least another week (potentially 2) of WFB stuff before BA drop (assuming it I BA before Necrons)

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i have heard from a source of mine that Blood Angels are indeed next, that the Necrons are a long way away, and that this End Times wave will be over next week once the book is out. Didn't hear about what models the Angels would be getting though, as I only heard confirmation about a Skaven book after them with a new vermin lord

 Rygnan wrote:
i have heard from a source of mine that Blood Angels are indeed next, that the Necrons are a long way away, and that this End Times wave will be over next week once the book is out. Didn't hear about what models the Angels would be getting though, as I only heard confirmation about a Skaven book after them with a new vermin lord

This is pretty close to my current prediction as well. The reveal for angels may only be about a week and a half out, and factoring in early leaks, we could have confirmation withing a week.

 Rygnan wrote:
i have heard from a source of mine that Blood Angels are indeed next, that the Necrons are a long way away, and that this End Times wave will be over next week once the book is out. Didn't hear about what models the Angels would be getting though, as I only heard confirmation about a Skaven book after them with a new vermin lord

Sounds like your source is BOLS.

So the theory is BA go pre-order on Halloween?

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That would fit quite well