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2015/02/06 19:24:28
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
Looking at the sprue pics, noticed something a little odd. It looks at first glance that they put up the same pic twice (the one with the bike itself. But the sprues are subtly different. At the very least, the masks that go on top of the body of the bike are different on both.
The other thing that leapt out was the fact that all the driver/passenger bits were separate from the bike itself. This would make it easy to make DE, CE, or CE aspect warrior versions with minimal effort.
The slightly daft canopy masks are serperate too, which would be a relief were i looking to buy. They do look about the right size for a Wraithknight's head though, and could make quite a nice face for a Harlie WK conversion.
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Does that say, unit composition 2, options may include 4 additional?
100 points... so expensive!
Also -- it does sound like another model may ride a Skyweaver. "A model riding a Skyweaver jetbike has a 4+ Armor Save and a shuriken cannon. Their unit type also changes to Eldar Jetbike."
Very cool that the rules are in WD. So here's a question for you -- if you get all the rules for all the units in White Dwarf, and then a Codex is published that contains those same rules (plus some fluff and photography at the beginning), would you buy the Codex? For me -- it would be a qualified yes -- yes on armies that I'm interested in.
I'd just d/l it for my iPad. I like having all that extra fluff/pics/stuff that comes in a codex
chaos0xomega wrote: The GW sales rep for my FLGS teased him saying that Harlequins would have access to some DE models, including the Raider.
Just FYI, not sure how true it is.
Of course they will, they're battle bros. I doubt it means anything beyond that. Venom/raider would have been a DT option if so.
Or maybe they can commandeer Eldar/DE units into the army, ala rogue trader era. Would be a neat idea and fit fluff, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Ally in a DE raiders from realspace detachment and you have 6 FA slot dedicated transports to use for your harlequin force. It should be plenty easy to get raiders for them already.
TerrorLegion wrote: $40 for 2 jetbikes? I was expecting 3 for that price, GW is pushing their luck!
Everyone else was expecting vyper prices, so was presently surprised.
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2015/02/06 20:29:31
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
I guess it depends if you consider them slightly smaller Vypers or slightly larger Jetbikes.
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2015/02/06 21:03:17
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
Considering they look to be Vyper sized and Vypers are $30/ea. I think it is a good deal.
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Wilson wrote: They dont appear any bigger than regular jetbikes to me. Im not normally one to moan about gw costs but this is bloody silly.
Vyper is on a big base and has two riders, bigger profile.
New Harlie bike? Two riders, big base, bigger profile.
Old jetbike? One rider, small base, smaller profile.
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Wilson wrote: They dont appear any bigger than regular jetbikes to me. Im not normally one to moan about gw costs but this is bloody silly.
Vyper is on a big base and has two riders, bigger profile.
New Harlie bike? Two riders, big base, bigger profile.
Old jetbike? One rider, small base, smaller profile.
Yeah, I think the price is pretty reasonable at $20 USD per bike. 3 Jetbikes comes out to around the same price, but so what? The old jetbikes (and they are _really_ old. I have a 2d edition one that fits right in with the windriders I bought 6 months ago) don't look nearly as cool as these do.
2015/02/06 22:09:56
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
Each one is clearly bigger than a jetbike.
Just preordered 2 boxes at my FLGS, I'm more interested in the Starweaver but I think a squad of these guys will be fun.
2015/02/06 22:27:27
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
"Also included are 2 clear canopies that can be glued on to completely enclose the cockpit, or used to just cover the lower section."
From the Uk webshop - Skyweaver Jetbikes
Is that an extract from the Starweaver which should not be in the Jetbike description?
Thanks interesting. Perhaps the Skyweavers just come with bits to convert a Venom into a Starweaver? (ala the plastic wracks with their wrack crew bits). It would certainly help justify the price a bit more (right now they're reasonable but with those extras they'd be pretty good).
EDIT: on second thought I'm not entirely sure. I don't really see any extra bits on the kit itself other than the aforementioned clear plastic canopies. And it seems that if this kit did support the Venom that it would have been mentioned somewhere already.
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2015/02/06 23:31:24
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
None of the multiple alternate builds/paints in the WD show a canopy.
I'm guessing it's a copy paste error from the upcoming Starweaver description...?
Thanks interesting. Perhaps the Skyweavers just come with bits to convert a Venom into a Starweaver? (ala the plastic wracks with their wrack crew bits). It would certainly help justify the price a bit more (right now they're reasonable but with those extras they'd be pretty good).
EDIT: on second thought I'm not entirely sure. I don't really see any extra bits on the kit itself other than the aforementioned clear plastic canopies. And it seems that if this kit did support the Venom that it would have been mentioned somewhere already.
I think the Starweaver will have similiarities but will also be a model of its own. The b/w artwork from the Troupe instruction booklet shows two types of skimmers. One open-topped with a gun and one that looks more like a sky-riding car with an enclosed transport compartment at the back. I guess the clear window bits allow for more variety. Has anyone noticed already that the faces on the bikes' canopies can be lifted during flight? Someone on Warseer pointed this out. It seems there are HUDs beneath the faces
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plastictrees wrote: None of the multiple alternate builds/paints in the WD show a canopy.
I'm guessing it's a copy paste error from the upcoming Starweaver description...?
It think so as well. I checked the other kits like Venom, Vyper and the Vyper 3-set. It is not from them. Neither from the Void Raven
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2015/02/06 23:47:55
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote: Harlequin Masques and Heraldry, so it sounds like we've got a LE codex with an art book bundled in
Someone posted earlier that they're selling the art book separately, and the limited edition codices generally have a bit more "oomph" to them than an art book.
2015/02/07 00:55:31
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote: Harlequin Masques and Heraldry, so it sounds like we've got a LE codex with an art book bundled in
Someone posted earlier that they're selling the art book separately, and the limited edition codices generally have a bit more "oomph" to them than an art book.
I hope that's right, I could be tempted by an art book
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