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Possibly, although that thing is one of the "ancient" models so they may need to update the model with a new master.

The gargantuan squiggoth was the most iconic
FW model from the ork range.

Someone could hope it will get a new mold and get back, but I would not hold my breath:
orks are not marines and if most of the FW range is now oop, not one
kit made it back to this day.

FW brought back soem Krieg stuff, so that's something

Sorry, my Ork friends. They probably had to recycle the mold to make more room for 30k Marines

So I am probably starting a Red Scorpions army...

That Culln Dread. Wowzah!

mortar_crew wrote:
The gargantuan squiggoth was the most iconic
FW model from the ork range.

Someone could hope it will get a new mold and get back, but I would not hold my breath:
orks are not marines and if most of the FW range is now oop, not one
kit made it back to this day.

The Hornet went unavailable and came back recently.

The issue is that FW moulds do get worn down and have to be replaced; but its fitting them into a time and budget slot to be replaced - especially when some do start to show issues with assembly or lifespan of the mould and thus reworking gets put on the table as well.

 General Kroll wrote:

mortar_crew wrote:
The gargantuan squiggoth was the most iconic
FW model from the ork range.

Someone could hope it will get a new mold and get back, but I would not hold my breath:
orks are not marines and if most of the FW range is now oop, not one
kit made it back to this day.

The Hornet went unavailable and came back recently.

As did a load of DKoK, the Arvus Lighter, the Rogue Idol...

mortar_crew wrote:
The gargantuan squiggoth was the most iconic
FW model from the ork range.

Someone could hope it will get a new mold and get back, but I would not hold my breath:
orks are not marines and if most of the FW range is now oop, not one
kit made it back to this day.

The less iconic Rogue Idol was rereleased, so I cannot imagine this model going away permanently.

I emailed Forge World to ask if the Squiggoth would be stomping back onto their site. I'll update when and if they reply. I really hope it does. It'd probably be one of the first models I'd get if I got the itch to do Orks.

Most things FW took out eventually came back either with a fresh mold so the new casts are not as flawed any more, or with a brand new model.

The only thing off the top of my head that really ever went away and was declared to never return, is the tau Orca, some tau gear, and some kroot models. (plus some drones who got lost for the same reason as the kroot)

The Orca couldn't sell, because it was huge and costed a ton, but in game isn't more than a big taxi, so even if I wanted to get one gamewise, I could not justify the $ tag.
The bits were just too specific. the varius hammerhead turrets were very niche, and mostly not that good.
And the kroot (and drones) didn't sell at all because as pretty as the models were, the rules were so god awful that they made 6th edition possessed and rubric look great.

 BoomWolf wrote:
The Orca couldn't sell, because it was huge and costed a ton, but in game isn't more than a big taxi, so even if I wanted to get one gamewise, I could not justify the $ tag.

While I agree that it wasn't worth the price tag, that too was Forgeworld's fault. They could have made its rules better than just a large bullet sponge with devilfish grade weapons in the first place or come out with a kit that upgraded them.. or simply dropped the points cost to where it would have been worth it as a bigger devilfish. I thought the kit itself was very cool especially with the seated guys and suits inside and even made up a small force for smaller 40k games back in 5th that was based off of only what could actually fit inside one. I had always hoped to eventually get one.

Probably about time to take this tangent off to a separate thread, and return to our regularly scheduled program here.

Cullyn's "WAR" knee scroll reminds me of old Rogue Trader days!

It would be proper Rogue Trader if it said "KIL" instead.

Anything new about that Warband Expansion Book for Hobbit / Middle Earth?

Did anyone catch the stream about the new 30K Rulebook?

Just a footnote to remind folks that a lot of stuff on the FW page has gone unavailable then available again as they've been swapping over to boxes instead of the godawful bags they used to send stuff out in. Unavailable doesn't always mean gone for good.


Some stuff, on the other hand, has, like my beloved Ork Kill Krusha, gone for good... due to a mixture of complex molds and or low sales. (fun trivia moment, I was told the Anphelion base molds tore after every 2-4 casts making replacement insane).

 djones520 wrote:
Did anyone catch the stream about the new 30K Rulebook?

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340805-horus-heresy-rulebook-preview-wh-live-tv-26th-oct-at-4pm/

Gundabad conversion pack today. Neat little thing, although only about 4 people will probably care here.

I would take them just for how awesome they look, but..combined with GW’s Finecast crap, might be a mess.

Please note, in order to attach the heads and weapons from this kit to your models, you will need to clip off the original heads and hands.

Minor note but Sons of Horus MKII shoulder pads have vanished from site. Not only they aren\t visible where shoulder pads are link from my previous order goes to "details have been expunged" page.

Humhum. Hopefully they come back. My favourite mark so if I would be buying assault marines for SoH they def would be MKII. Well MKIII is decent backup probably if worst come.

 Inquisitor Gideon wrote:
Gundabad conversion pack today. Neat little thing, although only about 4 people will probably care here.

I dunno, I might be able to get use out of them for my Marines...


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Well maybe the weapons, depending how big the hands are...

What is the friggen word on the Astraeus? Does GW not want my money or something? I am ready to order now lol.

All the resin used to make those was melted and repurposed to make DKoK shoulder pads with numbers on them.

 Xenomancers wrote:
What is the friggen word on the Astraeus? Does GW not want my money or something? I am ready to order now lol.

Agreed. I am wondering what the price will be and the release date.

So just a quick update. I got a reply from Forge World and they have assured me that the Squiggoth will return and the molds are just being retooled. They aren't sure when it will be back, but it will be back.

 casvalremdeikun wrote:

 Xenomancers wrote:
What is the friggen word on the Astraeus? Does GW not want my money or something? I am ready to order now lol.

Agreed. I am wondering what the price will be and the release date.

I think probably about 600 dollars

 Xenomancers wrote:

 casvalremdeikun wrote:

 Xenomancers wrote:
What is the friggen word on the Astraeus? Does GW not want my money or something? I am ready to order now lol.

Agreed. I am wondering what the price will be and the release date.

I think probably about 600 dollars

That is a bit rich for my blood :(