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 ImAGeek wrote:
Or these pics are leaked by GW, and they know the Cultists are the more anticipated models (trying to build more hype).

GW and hype do not fit into the same sentence.

Looks awesome. Does that blurry Iron Hand have a blurry bionic leg? Cool.

Can't wait to see the hybrids.

Why are there no cultist pics?... someone is being very cruel.

Trying to catch up here. Are the cult models going to be usable in standard 40k?

Ughhh show us the Genestealer stuff please!

 reaverX wrote:
Trying to catch up here. Are the cult models going to be usable in standard 40k?

The original leak said that both factions would have 40k rules, but nothing official has been stated yet.

Requizen wrote:

 reaverX wrote:
Trying to catch up here. Are the cult models going to be usable in standard 40k?

The original leak said that both factions would have 40k rules, but nothing official has been stated yet.

Here's to hoping...

 ImAGeek wrote:
Or these pics are leaked by GW, and they know the Cultists are the more anticipated models (trying to build more hype).

Interesting theory. One I am lnclined to believe going by the way rumours have been brokered over the last year. GW has us all by the balls. Don't underestimate there divisiveness

I've been lurking on this thread for a while, becuase the idea is interesting, and part of me hoped that GW would capture some of Space Hulk's high quality, but these Marines are very underwhelming. Static poses, lack of dynamism, somebody has phoned these Marines in.

The Hybrids will have to go above and beyond to salvage this, IMO.

And on another note, why is there a picture of a Uruk Hai amongst that 10 marine cover art pictures?

 Kanluwen wrote:

 unmercifulconker wrote:
The models are chapter specific......YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRSSSS!!

Deposit directly onto lap.

Well, we don't know how Chapter Specific yet.

The Raven Guard, Ultramarine, Iron Hand, and Imperial Fist might just have decals.

The Ultramarine looks to have an inverted Omega (Ultramarine "U") on his silvered DW shoulderpad.

 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
I've been lurking on this thread for a while, becuase the idea is interesting, and part of me hoped that GW would capture some of Space Hulk's high quality, but these Marines are very underwhelming. Static poses, lack of dynamism, somebody has phoned these Marines in.

The Hybrids will have to go above and beyond to salvage this, IMO.

And on another note, why is there a picture of a Uruk Hai amongst that 10 marine cover art pictures?

Everything's phoned in according to you lol. Even Star Wars VII

I have no interest in the Deathwatch minis, but I think those will prove to be very nice marine models. I don't get the negativity based on what we've seen so far.


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 angelofvengeance wrote:

 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
I've been lurking on this thread for a while, becuase the idea is interesting, and part of me hoped that GW would capture some of Space Hulk's high quality, but these Marines are very underwhelming. Static poses, lack of dynamism, somebody has phoned these Marines in.

The Hybrids will have to go above and beyond to salvage this, IMO.

And on another note, why is there a picture of a Uruk Hai amongst that 10 marine cover art pictures?

Everything's phoned in according to you lol. Even Star Wars VII

Maybe he's still on dial-up. *shrug*

 gorgon wrote:
I don't get the negativity based on what we've seen so far.

Because this is the internet where anyone can express their opinion, no matter how ill-informed or uneducated it is.

 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
I've been lurking on this thread for a while, becuase the idea is interesting, and part of me hoped that GW would capture some of Space Hulk's high quality, but these Marines are very underwhelming. Static poses, lack of dynamism, somebody has phoned these Marines in.

The Hybrids will have to go above and beyond to salvage this, IMO.

And on another note, why is there a picture of a Uruk Hai amongst that 10 marine cover art pictures?

I quite like the fact that they're not all "dynamic". Not everything needs to be leaping off a pile of rubble on one leg. They're Space Marines. Staid and Stoic is what they do.

The negativity is very simple. We have a bog standard squad of marines that looks like it's had a few extra bits added to it from your average bitz box. I'm pretty sure that 99.9% of all dakka members could jazz up a tactical squad in this manner.

But here's the kicker: unlike most people, I resent having to pay extra for something that is clearly not an improvement on what has gone before.

Other people might be happy at paying £20 for 5 dire avengers, when £20 used to get you TEN dire avengers, but not me.

And on a final note, we are allowed to express a dislike for a product on these pages, are we not? Or did I miss the memo?




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 angelofvengeance wrote:

 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
I've been lurking on this thread for a while, becuase the idea is interesting, and part of me hoped that GW would capture some of Space Hulk's high quality, but these Marines are very underwhelming. Static poses, lack of dynamism, somebody has phoned these Marines in.

The Hybrids will have to go above and beyond to salvage this, IMO.

And on another note, why is there a picture of a Uruk Hai amongst that 10 marine cover art pictures?

Everything's phoned in according to you lol. Even Star Wars VII

On further reflection, it's worse than that - it was sent in by carrier pigeon

Marines look cool so far,but its a shame they are so first founding centric. Although a colour change would work for some successors that use the same badges.
It would be nice if GW used this game as a chance to expand on the DW and other Xenos in the future.

I hoped we would get a Lamenter but nope.

 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:


Other people might be happy at paying £20 for 5 dire avengers, when £20 used to get you TEN dire avengers, but not me.

*Cough* £18 *Cough*

That's how much 10 DA used to cost. I suppose I'm fortunate with my Eldar that I got my core from one of the original Apocalypse bundles (like, 5th ed Apocalypse folks) and have in years since sold on two of the boxes and made profit for it.

Aren't the minis from Space Hulk static poses?

 jojo_monkey_boy wrote:

 gorgon wrote:
I don't get the negativity based on what we've seen so far.

Because this is the internet where anyone can express their opinion, no matter how ill-informed or uneducated it is.

Of course. And this is Dakka and I know how every miniature release goes. It's as steady as a damn metronome.

STILL...the question is worth asking.




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Time 2 Roll wrote:
Aren't the minis from Space Hulk static poses?

Yeah, although to be honest there were probably ample complaints here back then about their static nature and the BA symbols all over them.

 DarkStarSabre wrote:

 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:


Other people might be happy at paying £20 for 5 dire avengers, when £20 used to get you TEN dire avengers, but not me.

*Cough* £18 *Cough*

That's how much 10 DA used to cost. I suppose I'm fortunate with my Eldar that I got my core from one of the original Apocalypse bundles (like, 5th ed Apocalypse folks) and have in years since sold on two of the boxes and made profit for it.

DA were always one of my favourite models from the range, and it was a shame to see people get stung by the decrease in model numbers, but that's ancient history now.

Back OT, I think.


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 gorgon wrote:

 jojo_monkey_boy wrote:

 gorgon wrote:
I don't get the negativity based on what we've seen so far.

Because this is the internet where anyone can express their opinion, no matter how ill-informed or uneducated it is.

Of course. And this is Dakka and I know how every miniature release goes. It's as steady as a damn metronome.

STILL...the question is worth asking.




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Time 2 Roll wrote:
Aren't the minis from Space Hulk static poses?

Yeah, although to be honest there were probably ample complaints here back then about their static nature and the BA symbols all over them.

I agree Gorgon, it's always a damn shame when somebody disagrees with you. For the record, I'll make 2 final points:

1) The Dark Elf models from 2-3 years ago were absolute first class in my opinion, amazing models from GW. I say this to those who think I do nothing but criticise new releases.

2) Opinion is not prohibition. Just because I don't like a model, doesn't mean to say I'm trying to stop other people from enjoying it or buying it. Each to their own.

And I offer my apologies to the mods and the forum for going miles of topic, but I felt I had to make that point.

Amazing how easy it is to quickly realize if the models are quality or not - opinions and all included of course.

But there is a marked difference in the overall reaction here between the Wulfen Blurry Photos and these. Look awesome. Can't wait for more!

And clearly planned blurry confirmed. Nice to see an invoice, calculator and a stack of magazines. haha

If anyone would possibly want to split a box (I want Marines), PM me!

The marines look cool but I always thought deathwatch marines were meant to be more subtle than most chapters.

Zwan1One wrote:
The marines look cool but I always thought deathwatch marines were meant to be more subtle than most chapters.

Didn't you see that they were dressed in black armour for the most part?

That is subtle!

Must...see...other...four...

The Deathwatch look nice but exactly as I expected them to look. Is anyone else worried that this is going to end up too much like space hulk. An elite group of named marines against Genestealers. Space Hulk is a great game of course but I hope it plays differently.

Slayer-Fan123 wrote:
Must...see...other...four...

...or...three...-armed...models...

Zwan1One wrote:
The marines look cool but I always thought deathwatch marines were meant to be more subtle than most chapters.

I feel, had that been the case, we'd be seeing complaints about the Deathwatch being 'just tac marines with fancy shoulder pads'.

And that would have been about as justified as people not being overtly keen on extra bling.

Zwan1One wrote:
The marines look cool but I always thought deathwatch marines were meant to be more subtle than most chapters.

They are basically Commando teams. Utilizing very special equipment. I wonder if they still keep the different rounds and those silencers. I wonder if I still have that old WD. Probably not.Oh you mean the bling bits? Well I remember them having silver pads/ arms but otherwise black. It is fitting I guess. But I won't be keeping them. I only want the GSC

This is supposedly a board game I wonder if the tiles will be compatatable with Space Hulk or the other ones.

Finally, pictures!!! Can't wait to see what interesting and distinct Second and later Founding Chapters they incorporate into the DW team! What a great opportunity to dig a little deeper into their 1000 Chapters and make some cool and unique models and...

Never mind.