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 JohnHwangDD wrote:
If you look at the Cosplay model, her front hair goes much longer, and it parts. Very different (and far more attractive) framing of the face.

And to that i agree. But you are asking a lot from sculptors who deal mainly with MANLY Pecs (Latest BA Tactical Sergeant torso).

Getting a good looking hair-cut is probably a start...... but then, those faces........ those armour triangles(not going to define them by any other name)...

Yeah, pretty much all cosplay models adjust the hair to something short, but still feminine. At least, if they still want to be "pretty".

I don't know why they can't just have their hair in a bun or ponytail - you know, something practical.

Tho I wouldn't mind the occasional buzzcut sister. That would be pretty badass. Problem is, it requires a really good face sculptor to make it work.

The recent rumours are certainly encouraging, but I am still sceptical. Still, the confirmation (or silence) of the more trusted sources should confirm things soon enough.

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
I don't know why they can't just have their hair in a bun or ponytail - you know, something practical.

The SoB aren't always so much about practicality. They're willing to go into battle with flaming helmets, or even without armour or ranged weapons in some cases. Plus (for me at least), them all having those bobcuts gives them a sort of cult-y vibe, which fits.

On one hand, I want to believe those "DE-style reboot Q2 release" rumors;

On the other, I fear that GW's current pricing policies making everything expensive per model, let alone an 1500p army, will prevent the new SoB release from being successful, in the end screwing the sisters over by finally convincing GW that they are not worth the effort.

They could be $60 for 10 and would still be successful (and cheaper than they are now).

 pretre wrote:
They could be $60 for 10 and would still be successful (and cheaper than they are now).

They'll be a $35-for-5 multi-kit like the GK, I predict.

I can dig that. Especially if they have all the bits for heavy/special/etc. The GK kit is a great kit.

 AnomanderRake wrote:

 pretre wrote:
They could be $60 for 10 and would still be successful (and cheaper than they are now).

They'll be a $35-for-5 multi-kit like the GK, I predict.

This man is on the money... and also probably a dangerous, divining, heretic witch. BURN HIM NOW

 AnomanderRake wrote:

 pretre wrote:
They could be $60 for 10 and would still be successful (and cheaper than they are now).

They'll be a $35-for-5 multi-kit like the GK, I predict.

Funny, I don't see any sets on their site for $35. And it'd still be cheaper than the $90+ for 10 we have now.

$33. Same thing.

Even cheaper!!!

If they were just priced and structured like Tactical Marines, I'd be delighted. 10 bolter girls per box, with PW, HB, HF, F & Melta. Is that really too much to ask?

Also, please, please, keep the model height the same as 2E. These are still human women, so worst thing would be to inflate them like 300# 6'8" Catachans.

 pretre wrote:
$33. Same thing.

It's a difference of $4 for 10 ($66 vs $70) and adds to how much we'd save if it happened. So not exactly the same thing.


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 JohnHwangDD wrote:
Even cheaper!!!

If they were just priced and structured like Tactical Marines, I'd be delighted. 10 bolter girls per box, with PW, HB, HF, F & Melta. Is that really too much to ask?

10 to a box with options is all I really want too.

I really doubt 10 to a box with all the options. 10 to a box with one heavy and one special (ala Tac Marines) maybe.

I can see it reasonable for $33 US a box of 5 if it is a unit specific box for the likes of Dominions and Retributors, and Seraphim because of the weapon options available to them (or because of jump pack troops). Otherwise if GW can get a BSS/Celestian combo box for $40 US i'll be very happy, but that's pretty much just wishlisting.

Dominions - Up to 4 or a combination of Flamer, Melta, StormBolter

Retributors - Devastator like weapon options, Heavy Bolter, Heavy Flamer, MM

Seraphim - Jump pack troops

Well mostly the reason that I don't have much faith in the model rumors is because last time we had model rumors we ended up getting the WD codex. So in that reguard I'm willing to believe in the new Codex rumors for now and not the model rumors till I see them with my own eyes.

Unless there's a DRASTIC redo of the range, there's no reason to do separate Dom/Ret/BSS.

 pretre wrote:
I really doubt 10 to a box with all the options. 10 to a box with one heavy and one special (ala Tac Marines) maybe.

Tac marines get all the specials these days. Gone are the only ML/F boxes.

If they do go for a battle sister box with the specials and one heavy, they could have a 5 sister ret squad box with the others (preferably multiples). Getting all the extra specials needed for the Dom squads might be rough, but I don’t see them packing 4 of each to a box.

 pretre wrote:
I really doubt 10 to a box with all the options. 10 to a box with one heavy and one special (ala Tac Marines) maybe.

Tact Marine box comes with one of each of their Special options and one of each of their Heavy options, plus all the options for the Sergeant.

So yeah, "all options". Not like there is that many for Sisters. I mean 3 Special and 3 Heavy weapons don't take up that much space. I'd love to see 6 Specials, but that's probably reaching a bit.

 AnomanderRake wrote:

 pretre wrote:
They could be $60 for 10 and would still be successful (and cheaper than they are now).

They'll be a $35-for-5 multi-kit like the GK, I predict.

If I could get two meltas out of a 5-man kit, i'd be over the moon. I'm fully expecting to get one melta-Sister out of a ten-man box, IF IF IF, we get a new box at all.

That said, maybe they will inexplicably recognize how special-weapon heavy Sisters can be, and make an amazing kit for us. I will say, the aforementioned $35 5-man kit, if it was absolutely littered with flames and meltas, and then a heavy-flamer, and multi-melta, would allow them to make one set of sprues which would cover half of the codex all by itself.

 pretre wrote:
Unless there's a DRASTIC redo of the range, there's no reason to do separate Dom/Ret/BSS.

Weapon options could be a reason. Same base sprue, throw in the weapons sprue seperate and bam, "new" kit.

Though knowing Goodwin, he may have found a way to make each unique.

 pretre wrote:
Unless there's a DRASTIC redo of the range, there's no reason to do separate Dom/Ret/BSS.

True to that, though still sticking to the wait and see for the models.

Fair enough. Been a while since I bought a tac marine box, obviously. (like never)

 ClockworkZion wrote:

 pretre wrote:
I really doubt 10 to a box with all the options. 10 to a box with one heavy and one special (ala Tac Marines) maybe.

Tact Marine box comes with one of each of their Special options and one of each of their Heavy options, plus all the options for the Sergeant.

So yeah, "all options". Not like there is that many for Sisters. I mean 3 Special and 3 Heavy weapons don't take up that much space. I'd love to see 6 Specials, but that's probably reaching a bit.

It’s still just the ML in the tac box, and while it comes with a multi-part combi weapon, and some CC options, there are still a lot or sarge options missing.

Still a nice box, but it’s not all that and the bag of chips. Still, if the SoB get something of that caliber, a lot of people here are going to die from sheer joy.

Grey Knights have 2 options for all their specials in their 5 man boxes for 33$. Sisters have slightly more options, but without the funky backpacks it evens out I think. So basically 2 heavy bolters, 2 heavy flamers, 2 multimeltas, 2 meltas, 2 flamers, and (shudder) 2 stormbolters. Throw in a banner along with some options for the Sister Superior and your are done. I would insist on options for hand flamers, inferno pistols, power weapons, bolts pistols, and maybe a combi-weapon for my SS's though as an addition to the codex. I also love to see a return of the brazier of holy fire. That woudl be an awesome kit. It woudl cover Battle Sisters, Dominions, and retributors. if they were smart they would do up a fancy 5 girl celestian kit that could also do the command squad. Seraphim are different enough that they would get their own 5 girl kit.

 pretre wrote:
I really doubt 10 to a box with all the options. 10 to a box with one heavy and one special (ala Tac Marines) maybe.

Sisters are smaller models, so there will be space on the sprue for extra heavy and special weapons.

And hair?
Look at what Icarus Minis is doing!
http://www.gamewire.belloflostsouls.net/icarus-miniatures-preview-female-alliance-trooper/
Very feminine, and very rational hair management, pulled out of her face into a ponytail. The only oddity is why her wearable computer faces outward.

I could see the Retribution and Dominion squads bundled together 5 for $33, Seraphim 5 for $33, and Battle Sisters 10 for $43.

Pretty much how Space Marine Devastators, Assault troops, and Tactical squads are bundled.

Battle SIsters with 1 of each melta, heavy melta, flamer, heavy flamer and a different squad leader, with inferno pistol and hand flamer options

Dominion/Retribution squad with helmets, 2 of each melta heavy melta, flamer, heavy flamer, and a different looking squad leader, with inferno pistol and hand flamer options.

So as not to derail this thread, I have started a new thread with my plan to get GW to release a new Adepta Sororitas Codex

I'd buy three or four of those 5-for-$33 boxes day one, with a Codex, and would probably support the line with more purchases of other kinds as well.

Man... i'm getting so hyped for something that has every possibility of just not existing at all. :-p

I just don't see them making three kits. I guess we will see though.

I would settle for the Tac Squad equivalent, with FW making the Heavy bitz.

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
I would settle for the Tac Squad equivalent.

I can agree with this.

I do like how it always goes from a very VAGUE rumour of possibly a new Codex (Tons of Salt)

To what about new models?
To, hey what will be in the box? :p

I mean, if any of these rumours have any credibility, i'm more than happy to see anything Adepta Sororitas related.

Unless they start merging Codices... or removing Units...