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**Milkshaker**

Azreal13 wrote:
No it wasn't, it was mentioned they'd get Primaris equivalents.

Oh thats news for me

in what context was this mentioned? I need all the info!

**Verviedi**

Sweet Omnissiah, this is an abomination.

I see at least 3 rumour engine pictures solved.

**bubber**

where'd you find that? (never mind - found it: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/08/20/blightwar-new-rules-new-models-and-moregw-homepage-post-2/)
i do agree that it looks pretty rough though.
is it scibor that also do a plague snail? (yup: http://sciborminiatures.com/en_,shop.php?art=1117)

Automatically Appended Next Post:
also is the carnivorous plant a nod to little shop of horrors?

**Verviedi**

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/08/20/blightwar-new-rules-new-models-and-moregw-homepage-post-2/

Blightwar Rumour Engines Solved!

Spoiler:

**Gamgee**

Another ugly model and not in a good Nurlge way. The paint job is way too bright and cartoony for my tastes. Not as bad as mortarion was but not great either.

**MrFlutterPie**

I kinda like it. I like the poor nurgling being used to attract the snail's movement

**Azreal13**

If you can leave the tree off the shell, and paint the eyes less like a Warner Bros character something more sinister looking, I think a lot of the initial "urgh, that's awful" will be mitigated.

That said, the model I created in my mind's eye from the silhouette on the video was much more to my liking (no gak!) and this is another GW might have been spoiled by a lack of restraint.

**Kanluwen**

Honestly, I like the fact that the snail is a bit more humorous than some of GW's offerings of late.

**lord_blackfang**

This guy is sweet beyond all expectations.

**angelofvengeance**

I like the plague-swordy looking garden shears he's got

**Slayer-Fan123**

I defended Mortarion as a garbage paintjob on a great model, but this one I definitely need to see different. Someone get to work on shopping.

**godardc**

I think it is one of my favourite model since I first saw him today.
It has been a long time since GW didn't made a new and original model that I like.
Almost every «new» model was crappy (centurions, all the primaris except the intercessor...).
It is refreshing !

**EnTyme**

Seriously, is GW intentionally sabotaging their own models with these paint jobs?

**GoatboyBeta**

Whelp with this box and the Death guard from DI it looks like I'm getting a Nurgle army

**ZoBo**

as usual, IMO, GW's style really doesn't go with nurgle..

I bloody love that model though!

...I just hope that either, it can also be uses as a character in 40k daemons, or that there's a more generic option in the kit, not just a character, that can also be used in 40k daemons...if this is an AoS-exclusive, I might be just a little bit grumpy for a while...

**MadCowCrazy**

I hate when GW does this type of thing, add new special models to boxed games. All it does is earn scalpers and recasters allot of money whilst the people who want a plastic one has to wait 6-12months to get the mini in plastic.

Then again with GW prices it will probably be cheaper from scalpers than from GW once released.

**Arbitrator**

MadCowCrazy wrote:
I hate when GW does this type of thing, add new special models to boxed games. All it does is earn scalpers and recasters allot of money whilst the people who want a plastic one has to wait 6-12months to get the mini in plastic.

Then again with GW prices it will probably be cheaper from scalpers than from GW once released.

Eh, yes and no.

The Primaris Captain and Lord of Contagion go for around £6-8 on Ebay. Compare that to the £25 you'd be paying for the model separate from GW. As you say, scalping can often be cheaper than the separate release. The exception is limited edition models.

**Elbows**

Woof...definitely not a fan, at all. Luckily I don't AoS so it's not an issue. That is...not an attractive model.

**Azreal13**

Has to be said, I do like the rider.

I bet he loves it when a plan comes together.

**MLaw**

The death and decay thing can carry itself (and is super busy) without all the other weird design elements. The snail looks like it was designed by several people who could not agree on which direction it should go. A paintjob might make it look better but I wouldn't count on it.

**Galas**

I love the rider. The snail? His face gives me conflicted impresions... some times I love it, others I hate it...
I'll give the model a 7,5/10, for the great rider and the beautifull texture of the snail shell.

**Donomar**

The theme of Nurgle models has really moved away from the older more serious style to a more cartoonish appearance. However this is definitely turning it up to 11 when compared to the Blight Kings and Glottkin. The paint job does a lot in contributing towards this though; I think leaving out the pupils in both the snail and plaguebearer will make a huge difference (which we'll see soon enough in alternative paintjobs)...with the pupils painted in like that it reminds me of the crab guy from Spongebob Squarepants!!

Also, wouldn't the eye stalks just grab hold of the Nurgling?!

**Verviedi** · 9.5/10 this model is amazing. I love it, it's so joyful.

9.5/10 this model is amazing. I love it, it's so joyful.

**Slayer-Fan123**

Yeah I really want someone to get a different paint job on it.

**unmercifulconker**

Love the snail, I hope someone paints it like Gary.

At first I thought the Nurgling was like a light Anglerfish use to attract prey, then realised the poor thing is just being used as bait to keep the snail moving, at least he looks happy about it.

**Baron Klatz**

The only bad part to me is the eyes. A more sinister pitch-black shiny look would've been better.

Otherwise, awesome model with all the character crammed into it and just how much of a demonic farmer the guy is. He even has a bone in his mouth like a piece of wheat.

It certainly plays off of Nurgle's "friendlier" nature than another armored warlord of death and destruction that usually gets put out.

**Arbitrator**

Donomar wrote:
The theme of Nurgle models has really moved away from the older more serious style to a more cartoonish appearance. However this is definitely turning it up to 11 when compared to the Blight Kings and Glottkin. The paint job does a lot in contributing towards this though; I think leaving out the pupils in both the snail and plaguebearer will make a huge difference (which we'll see soon enough in alternative paintjobs)...with the pupils painted in like that it reminds me of the crab guy from Spongebob Squarepants!!

Also, wouldn't the eye stalks just grab hold of the Nurgling?!

I think the paint job is really 90% of the problem with their Nurgle/Death Guard releases. Give them to even a quite basic painter who's looked at a few horrific images and anybody can make 'em appear much more disgusting than the default Saturday morning cartoon vibe they have now.

'Clean' paint jobs like this really don't do the Nurgle theme justice, but they do show off the details of the model which is I suspect they deemed more important.

**Alpharius**

Azreal13 wrote:
Has to be said, I do like the rider.

Same here!

He (?) is quite nice looking - as far as Nurgle things go!

Azreal13 wrote:

I bet he loves it when a plan comes together.

You should be telling us to try the veal and reminding us to tip our waitress...!

**Thargrim**

I really like this nurgle model, a bit goofy but still full of charm. And could easily be made to look more sinister with a proper paintjob. The plaguebearers weapon almost looks like gardening shears.

**unmercifulconker**

He is Nurgle's main cultivator, a gardener doesn't have to be a vicious killing machine.

Just spreadin the love.