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2015/02/09 22:25:30
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
H.B.M.C. wrote: The back is bigger too. Strange how it only still fits 6 (wait, does it fit 6?).
I think it fits 12
Are open topped skimmer-transport tanks still...recommended? I've not played 40k since 5th so I am a bit out of the loop.
Yup. I mean they are relatively fragile, but they are Assault vehicles, which are pretty rare in this edition, but ideal for Harlequins.
I'm hoping they have some sort of assault grenade launcher that boosts the Troupes invulnerable save when they disembark/charge...that might be a faint hope though.
New plastic solos look great!
2015/02/09 22:30:11
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
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2015/02/09 22:33:21
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
Oh so I was right about the duel tank thing (least looks like I am) and that death jester is rocking out!
Shadowseer looks largely the same, nothing bad, love the gun.
Seems this range is a good one!
And thus I need to trade all the junk I don't use for Harlequins (old or new I don't care) lol
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H.B.M.C. wrote: The back is bigger too. Strange how it only still fits 6 (wait, does it fit 6?).
I think it fits 12
Are open topped skimmer-transport tanks still...recommended? I've not played 40k since 5th so I am a bit out of the loop.
Yup. I mean they are relatively fragile, but they are Assault vehicles, which are pretty rare in this edition, but ideal for Harlequins.
I'm hoping they have some sort of assault grenade launcher that boosts the Troupes invulnerable save when they disembark/charge...that might be a faint hope though.
New plastic solos look great!
We'll see on how many guys the thing can transport, I donno if its a good idea to have such small squads in these delicate tanks as your only troop choices...
Definitely to support, though it would suck, I would think, running them up the board.
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2015/02/09 22:36:53
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
Normally when something goes to plastic you hope it improves. The Deathjester and Shadowseer are such good models though it appears that they just wanted to recreate them in plastic.
That new Death Jester looks sweet. Basically everything cool about the last one in a cool new pose. And I've always liked the Shadowseer, glad he's basically identical.
2015/02/09 22:42:01
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
H.B.M.C. wrote: The back is bigger too. Strange how it only still fits 6 (wait, does it fit 6?).
I think it fits 12
Are open topped skimmer-transport tanks still...recommended? I've not played 40k since 5th so I am a bit out of the loop.
Yup. I mean they are relatively fragile, but they are Assault vehicles, which are pretty rare in this edition, but ideal for Harlequins.
I'm hoping they have some sort of assault grenade launcher that boosts the Troupes invulnerable save when they disembark/charge...that might be a faint hope though.
New plastic solos look great!
We'll see on how many guys the thing can transport, I donno if its a good idea to have such small squads in these delicate tanks as your only troop choices...
Definitely to support, though it would suck, I would think, running them up the board.
Yeah, if you're planning to go ALL HARLEQUIN! then it's going to be an issue either way. Personally I'd rather have multiple small squads anyway to hopefully eat Overwatch with one.
They are 'delicate' but they are crazy fast and can jink (4+) save, and I'm sure they'll have the same hologram launcher thing as the Skyweaver. I'd be more concerned about points cost. Based on Skyweavers these are probably going to be quite pricey to field.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Have Death Jesters typically been 1 per army?
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2015/02/09 22:44:20
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
Yeah, the Starweaver is definitely a good bit wider than the Venom, and just a hair longer. Looks really good! I'm a bit sad about the apparent transport capacity (ie, not being a full Troupe squad), but I'm heavily suspecting that the Shadowseer will have some option to be able to Deep Strike or Webway Portal in the big squads.
Back in the day Death Jesters operated as a 1-3 per elite slot (like the old obliterators and zoanthropes) and went around on their own, I assume they'll still do the same.
And yes, I will be going pure Harlequins, I didn't wait 10-12 years to just cheap out...
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2015/02/09 23:03:07
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
Just pull him off the rock and put him on a normal base.
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I'm gonna bet it's 6. I mean, it's basically a Venom. And people saying 12, I sincerely doubt it when it's like half the size of a raider which carries 10.
2015/02/09 23:09:57
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
I'm gonna bet it's 6. I mean, it's basically a Venom. And people saying 12, I sincerely doubt it when it's like half the size of a raider which carries 10.
Thinking about it, I'm not sure I'd want to use 10 anyway. This is going to be a pretty elite/small army, I imagine that the Starweaver is going to be more points than a Venom, and full of guys that are significantly more expensive than Kabalites or Wyches. I'd rather have more Starweavers full of fewer guys.
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2015/02/09 23:20:33
Subject: Eldar Q1 2015 Release - Plastic Harlequin models
On a skimmer base for extra balancing skills! 
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