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Is anyone else thinking about springing for the troupe master edition codex? I'm interested to see if the objective counters are metal. Also, it looks like (unless I misread the description) that the books themselves are now individually numbered (so no more paper insert declaring the same). If this is true, that would go a long way towards making the LE books legit.

Codex, cards, dice, LE codex, starweaver can be preordered this evening (UK time, GMT). In about 8 hours the earliest

Warhams-77 wrote:
Codex, cards, dice, LE codex, starweaver can be preordered this evening (UK time, GMT). In about 8 hours the earliest

The wait continues!

I so want to see the digital previews of the Codex

Hell, I'd buy those dices... But the symbol being on 1s makes completely no sense for me...

Can't wait for Codex previews, come on, only little longer to wait

 Veskern wrote:
And I just yesterday evening assembled one Troupe and Solitaire, and daaaaaaaamn :

1. Details and quality of plastic is just fantastic - it was loooong time since I saw models sclupted with so much precision and smallest ins and outs. Especially all the masks - it is just jaw-dropping.
2. A bit of a shame that possibilities of poses/looks of models are.. restrained at best. Almost clam-pack restrained. Sure, you got very wide choice of weaponry and torsos ( and yes, you can make Troupe Master in coat and rest in armors - I did it like this ), but their legs aren't able to change pose without some SERIOUS and very skilled converting.
3. After assembling the squad you still have quite good amount of bits left over - a torso, a head, swords/kisses/guns/meltas and so on. If you got a spare CWE/DE model who's got right pose and legs, then you can, in fact, easily make another Player or your-own-prepared-to-be-HQ.

Overall - can't wait to buy Sky/Voidweavers for these guys, and despite quite high price for 6 models of Troupe - it is well worth it
Left second squad to assemble for today, then I am going to start painting them right away - time tp make use of that pink paint I bought so much time ago

Refreshing and encouraging to see such a positive and happy post. Can't wait to get my hands on the harlis.

 Veskern wrote:
Hell, I'd buy those dices... But the symbol being on 1s makes completely no sense for me...

Can't wait for Codex previews, come on, only little longer to wait

Instead of crying when you roll a '1' laugh because the Laughing God is laughing at you. Oh the tragedy!

The pictures I posted on Tuesday are for the white dwarf for this Saturday. The Harlequin codex is the 20th as well as Dice, Cards and the premium version. Cheers.

 Januine wrote:


Refreshing and encouraging to see such a positive and happy post. Can't wait to get my hands on the harlis.

Aww thank you
Well, Harlies are my dream came true anyway - I recently came back to 40k in search of fast, CC-based army, already bought some GKs, and then Harlequins drop and I just couldn't resist to exchange GK for cash - both to buy something to start BA as my "main" army (as I preffer Marines to GK anyway I think..) and Harlequins as "secondary" one

And first I was a bit afraid of those models, especially as they look quite.. limited. Clam-pack times 6 with veeeeeery few bitz to add. But the moment I started to actually assemble them - heck, great number of options, despite the fact with restrictive legs. But of course it is also able to avoid via converting or just properly using torsos, hands and weapons to make various stances. So don't be afraid of this Troupe Master from the GW site, jumping to give someone a hug - you can easily make it different and more convincing.

And after assembling you are left with more than enough bitz to convert either more Harlies or "para-HQ" with use of, for example, DE Scrouges, or just use them to further customize another Harlequin models, like Skyweaver crew


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 Erik_Morkai wrote:


Instead of crying when you roll a '1' laugh because the Laughing God is laughing at you. Oh the tragedy!

I LOLd, and it actually made me think that MAYBE it is GW logic behind such a decision Well, if I'll see those dices just lying and waiting to buy at my LGS, then probably I won't be able to say "no" to them anyway


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Ah, nice.

Fancy pants codex pre-ordered, and I'm a happy camper.

Pre-orders up. Got my datacards!

Been a while since I bought so much from GW.. but.. harlequins!

sprue shots

Lots of nice bitz on those sprues!

 Asmodas wrote:
Lots of nice bitz on those sprues!

And wary that this has nothing do to with Venom, despite early assuming :



Completely different hull, just great !

Can't wait to put my hands on this one

And, in the end - ordered those dices in my LGS, these just look too fine to pass them by

205 for the Troup master dex. Certainly hope it's worth it. Lol (cause I got one.)

I think I prefer the shape of the venom in general, but the Starweaver is absolutely packed with stuff on the sprue! The Venom looks positively sparse.

I got everything else (including the LE Codex), but I think I'm gonna have to pass on those dice... with the symbol on the 1 instead of the 6, I think I may just make a custom run over at Chessex. That way, I can put the symbol where I want, and have them smaller to boot!

E-mail from GW says 6 formations in the Codex.

 pretre wrote:
E-mail from GW says 6 formations in the Codex.

Very nice.
Exaclty what I anticipated in my posts about that subject.

Thanks Petre! .... ;-)
Just joking!
Thanks Pretre!

The starweavers are going to look sweet next to my corsair venoms, can't wait till I get some next week

BoLS says (http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2015/02/harlequin-codex-arrives.html)

This 96-page, full colour hardback codex contains:
•Background of the origin of the Harlequins, who they are, and why they fight
•Their ongoing war against Chaos, how they structure their masques, their colour schemes and heraldries
•Details of eleven different Harlequin masques and their army colour schemes
•An explanation of the most famous events and battles from the Harlequin’s history
•Descriptions of all of the units and characters available to the Harlequins
•A showcase of beautifully painted Harlequins miniatures
•Rules for fielding your collection of Harlequins in games of Warhammer 40,000 including army special rules and 6 formations
•Choose from 3 Warlord Traits tables
•Wargear, including weapons only available to the Harlequins
•The Phantasmancy Discipline – with psychic powers only available to the Harlequins Shadowseers
•Unique Detachment force organisation chart.
•6 Tactical Objectives exclusive to the Harlequins

plus

via an anonymous source on Faeit 212
The Harlequin Discipline is called Phantasmancy.
Power #1 is called Dance of Shadows and its rule is as follows:

"Dance of Shadows is a blessing that targets a single friendly unit within 18". Whilst the power is in effect, all models in the target unit have the Stealth and Shrouded special rules."

Check it out:



Ugh, it looks like you can ONLY swap the troupe master's CCW for a power sword. Why not a Caress? I don't get that at all. Now I'm going to have to break the arm off a model I just put on this morning.

On the left, it says 'any model may replace their CCW with...', rather than 'any Player', so I reckon you're ok with a Caress/Kiss/Embrace on the Master.

 Paradigm wrote:
On the left, it says 'any model may replace their CCW with...', rather than 'any Player', so I reckon you're ok with a Caress/Kiss/Embrace on the Master.

Since that's what I want to do, I'll take your word for it!

 Asmodas wrote:

 Paradigm wrote:
On the left, it says 'any model may replace their CCW with...', rather than 'any Player', so I reckon you're ok with a Caress/Kiss/Embrace on the Master.

Since that's what I want to do, I'll take your word for it!

I also think that "any model" refers to any Player and Troupe Master alike

But I fielded Troupe Masters from both squads with Power Swords anyway, it is just too beatiful weapon to let it rot in sprue


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Down this pic, in weapons for Troupe Master :
The Storied (?) Sword ? Seems like we're getting some Sword Relic Goodness....

Just read all three digital book previews (codex has two). Wow, especially the artwork is well done. There is a two page illustration of Harlequins fighting Thousand Sons. F-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c ! And these books contain a lot of art. The painting guide also offers a huge variety of paint schemes, so much more than we have seen so far. The No-HQ thing seems to be confirmed. Harlequins arent lead by anyone (the codex sample explains why). It's okay. The formations will probably bring some variety. There is 1 detachment (already seen in WD) and 6 formations. The Deathjester and Shadowseer are clampacks. The 'eavy Metal team made a few weapon swaps. By also differing the paint scheme it is not looking dull. Several of the armies shown have two of each character model (except the Solitaire of course). There are no surprises in the previews modelwise. The books will offer a lot to read though. I liked what I read so far although the codex samples were quite limited. Looks to be a satisfying release. Who would have thought of a full Harlequin army and so many products after all these years

Warhams-77 wrote:
Just read all three digital book reviews (codex has two). Wow, especially the artwork is well done. There is a two page illustration of Harlequins fighting Thousand Sons. F-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c ! And these books contain a lot of art. The painting guide also offers a huge variety of paint schemes, so much more than we have seen so far. The No-HQ thing seems to be confirmed. Harlequins arent lead by anyone (the codex sample explains why). It's okay. The formations will probably bring some variety. There is 1 detachment (already seen in WD) and 6 formations. The Deathjester and Shadowseer are clampacks. The 'eavy Metal team made a few weapon swaps. By also differing the paint scheme it is not looking dull. Several of the armies shown have two of each character model (except the Solitaire of course). There are no surprises in the previews modelwise. The books will offer a lot to read though. I liked what I read so far although the codex samples were quite limited. Looks to be a satisfying release. Who would have thought of a full Harlequin army and so many products after all these years

Simply awesome!

Want to read this Codex and check it out NOW

 Asmodas wrote:

 Paradigm wrote:
On the left, it says 'any model may replace their CCW with...', rather than 'any Player', so I reckon you're ok with a Caress/Kiss/Embrace on the Master.

Since that's what I want to do, I'll take your word for it!

Its standard wording in the codices. 'Any model' does mean just that. Otherwise it would be listed as 'Any Player...'

 Ghaz wrote:

 Asmodas wrote:

 Paradigm wrote:
On the left, it says 'any model may replace their CCW with...', rather than 'any Player', so I reckon you're ok with a Caress/Kiss/Embrace on the Master.

Since that's what I want to do, I'll take your word for it!

Its standard wording in the codices. 'Any model' does mean just that. Otherwise it would be listed as 'Any Player...'

Yeah, that makes sense. I just got thrown off by that screen cap from blacklibrary.com, as it seemed to suggest power sword was the only available upgrade. The power sword looks nice (and maybe it'll make a nice relic if the "Storied Sword" is any good), but 15 points = another Harlequin. I find 8 points to be pretty steep, honestly, but I can stomach it for a single Caress since the Troupe Master has 3 attacks base.