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I think they actually spoke about it but I missed what they said aside from it wouldn't fit on the sprue. And the thing is the missile launcher is already on the knight command terminal, so it's built into the 3 knight unit already but we won't have the bit for it at launch.

 Thargrim wrote:
I'm not a twitch subscriber so I can't access it anymore, but it's very visible here:

Spoiler:

I think they actually spoke about it but I missed what they said aside from it wouldn't fit on the sprue. And the thing is the missile launcher is already on the knight command terminal, so it's built into the 3 knight unit already but we won't have the bit for it at launch.

Love the fact that they've thrown a 28mm Knight in there, for whatever reason (scaling I presume). I've just bought a couple of Knights in preparation for AT. I haven't been this excited about plastic toy robots for literally decades!

JWBS wrote:
I'm thinking of the Warden. Which didn't exist back then? Or did? Still my point remains, I hope we will get plenty of new and old configurations, regardless of name designations

The original Epic Knight Warden was the adorable beetle like one, which was my favorite design, so I hope they bring that back whatever they name it.

ecurtz wrote:

JWBS wrote:
I'm thinking of the Warden. Which didn't exist back then? Or did? Still my point remains, I hope we will get plenty of new and old configurations, regardless of name designations

The original Epic Knight Warden was the adorable beetle like one, which was my favorite design, so I hope they bring that back whatever they name it.

Oh yeah, that one was old as ****, the WD version was painted purple? I've seen a few 28mm conversions of that one, looks weird, but much nostalgia

LoL https://paintingchap.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/image31.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mB3HqvOSnRs/U1CC8x3wjnI/AAAAAAAAGEM/zzzMy24dOus/s1600/Imperial+Knight+Warden+Conversion+96dpi.jpg

 Thargrim wrote:
I'm not a twitch subscriber so I can't access it anymore, but it's very visible here:

Spoiler:

I think they actually spoke about it but I missed what they said aside from it wouldn't fit on the sprue. And the thing is the missile launcher is already on the knight command terminal, so it's built into the 3 knight unit already but we won't have the bit for it at launch.

That tiny bit didn't fit on the sprue? More likely that they just want to sell resin upgrade packs.

 Crimson wrote:
That tiny bit didn't fit on the sprue? More likely that they just want to sell resin upgrade packs.

Yeah I'm hoping these upgrade sprues aren't going to be too expensive and actually include multiples of certain weapons like the missile pods but knowing gw....

 Crimson wrote:

 Thargrim wrote:
I'm not a twitch subscriber so I can't access it anymore, but it's very visible here:

Spoiler:

I think they actually spoke about it but I missed what they said aside from it wouldn't fit on the sprue. And the thing is the missile launcher is already on the knight command terminal, so it's built into the 3 knight unit already but we won't have the bit for it at launch.

That tiny bit didn't fit on the sprue? More likely that they just want to sell resin upgrade packs.

The sprue is pretty jam packed, no space wasted. They could have always made a larger sprue and included all options and more heads/spare parts. But it looks like they went for a single small crammed sprue. I'm hoping they just do a general upgrade box with a warlord sprue and knight sprue, each just loaded with more options/heads/spare bits. Just me dreaming though....probably gonna get a bunch of resin.

 Thargrim wrote:

 Crimson wrote:

 Thargrim wrote:
I'm not a twitch subscriber so I can't access it anymore, but it's very visible here:

Spoiler:

I think they actually spoke about it but I missed what they said aside from it wouldn't fit on the sprue. And the thing is the missile launcher is already on the knight command terminal, so it's built into the 3 knight unit already but we won't have the bit for it at launch.

That tiny bit didn't fit on the sprue? More likely that they just want to sell resin upgrade packs.

Spoiler:

The sprue is pretty jam packed, no space wasted. They could have always made a larger sprue and included all options and more heads/spare parts. But it looks like they went for a single small crammed sprue. I'm hoping they just do a general upgrade box with a warlord sprue and knight sprue, each just loaded with more options/heads/spare bits. Just me dreaming though....probably gonna get a bunch of resin.

True. No excessive bits like purity seals and the like. But still, I'm a GW cynic. I'll lean towards the "Sell more sprues" narrative.

 Thargrim wrote:
I'm hoping they just do a general upgrade box with a warlord sprue and knight sprue, each just loaded with more options/heads/spare bits. Just me dreaming though....probably gonna get a bunch of resin.

I think they've already confirmed the upgrade sprues will all be resin.

I think I heard somewhere that each of those Knights is something like 21 pieces. That's a lot for something that's basically terminator-sized. Doesn't surprise me that they couldn't fit anything extra on the sprues.

And bring on the Eldar/Aeldar Titans.

 Mr. Grey wrote:
I think I heard somewhere that each of those Knights is something like 21 pieces. That's a lot for something that's basically terminator-sized. Doesn't surprise me that they couldn't fit anything extra on the sprues.

That's...Palladium-esque!

 Overread wrote:
They said there might be bigger titans!!

Might be is as good as maybe which is as good as yes!

IMPERATORS! !

It would be nice to see a reimagined Imperator at some point. But I'm more interested to see what(if anything) they have up there sleeves when it comes to new Titan types. Any one remember the tri legged Titan from one of the Beast Arises books? Originally just added for flavour by the author, but then that's how the Mastodon got its first appearance as well.

 Mr. Grey wrote:
I think I heard somewhere that each of those Knights is something like 21 pieces. That's a lot for something that's basically terminator-sized. Doesn't surprise me that they couldn't fit anything extra on the sprues.

That info makes me feel a little queasy tbh. I never really liked assembling / painting 10 part marines ( though I was ok at it http://www.coolminiornot.com/browse/browseid/6128400 http://www.coolminiornot.com/artist/Jazz+is+for+losers?browseid=6128406 ). But 21 pieces on a 28mm model? Dear God. I think my Legions will be light on Knights

JWBS wrote:

 Mr. Grey wrote:
I think I heard somewhere that each of those Knights is something like 21 pieces. That's a lot for something that's basically terminator-sized. Doesn't surprise me that they couldn't fit anything extra on the sprues.

That info makes me feel a little queasy tbh. I never really liked assembling / painting 10 part marines ( though I was ok at it http://www.coolminiornot.com/browse/browseid/6128400 http://www.coolminiornot.com/artist/Jazz+is+for+losers?browseid=6128406 ). But 21 pieces on a 28mm model? Dear God. I think my Legions will be light on Knights

Looking at it doesn't look to bad at 21 parts. The selection of parts seems to be in areas you can customize. Surpised at the shoulders being attached as that seems a golden option for FW parts.

They'll just sell you the whole carapace piece.

JWBS wrote:
I think my Legions will be light on Knights

I think you can expect Warhounds to double the part count.

 His Master's Voice wrote:
They'll just sell you the whole carapace piece.

JWBS wrote:
I think my Legions will be light on Knights

I think you can expect Warhounds to double the part count.

You my Friend are a master, I don't think part count can hurt you. But for me, if I'm making a mini with 20 parts, it has to be a good one!
I will make a warhound with 30 parts, but I will not make a Guardsman with 15!

 Mysterio wrote:

 Mr. Grey wrote:
I think I heard somewhere that each of those Knights is something like 21 pieces. That's a lot for something that's basically terminator-sized. Doesn't surprise me that they couldn't fit anything extra on the sprues.

That's...Palladium-esque!

At least these seem to have a level of detail and customisation that somewhat merits having a higher parts count.

Lol I'm still a wee bit salty about that kickstarter!

I'm still struggling with the timing of this...

Here I am furiously painting up my Kill Team stuff, Genstealer Cultists, Sector Imperialis ruins etc, All ready to get really stuck into Kill Team, which I only picked up 7 days ago. Now AT is about to land, and putting price aside, I'm not sure I have the time and energy for both so close together.

I can't be the only one

 JoyrexJ9 wrote:
I'm still struggling with the timing of this...

Here I am furiously painting up my Kill Team stuff, Genstealer Cultists, Sector Imperialis ruins etc, All ready to get really stuck into Kill Team, which I only picked up 7 days ago. Now AT is about to land, and putting price aside, I'm not sure I have the time and energy for both so close together.

I can't be the only one

Are you not buying and painting Necromunda and Bloodbowl you Heretic? If so, drop them all for AT. The God Machines.

 JoyrexJ9 wrote:
I'm still struggling with the timing of this...

Here I am furiously painting up my Kill Team stuff, Genstealer Cultists, Sector Imperialis ruins etc, All ready to get really stuck into Kill Team, which I only picked up 7 days ago. Now AT is about to land, and putting price aside, I'm not sure I have the time and energy for both so close together.

I can't be the only one

They let us know titanicus was coming in august since before kill team released. That's why I passed on KT and even my beloved Cawdor for AT. That's the thing with GWs fast release pace, you gotta pick and choose even if it means skipping stuff you really like.

 Thargrim wrote:

 JoyrexJ9 wrote:
I'm still struggling with the timing of this...

Here I am furiously painting up my Kill Team stuff, Genstealer Cultists, Sector Imperialis ruins etc, All ready to get really stuck into Kill Team, which I only picked up 7 days ago. Now AT is about to land, and putting price aside, I'm not sure I have the time and energy for both so close together.

I can't be the only one

They let us know titanicus was coming in august since before kill team released. That's why I passed on KT and even my beloved Cawdor for AT. That's the thing with GWs fast release pace, you gotta pick and choose even if it means skipping stuff you really like.

I decided a long time ago, if I could allow myself free reign (not just GW - they're hit and miss - but on all the others too), I'd be a bankrupt pauper by now (or maybe not. I've got stuff going back 20 years that sells for stupid prices whenever I can be bothered to ebay it). But still, it takes a lot for me to open my wallet to GW nowadays. I'm all in on AT though, provided they don't take the p!ss on the prices.

 JoyrexJ9 wrote:
I'm still struggling with the timing of this...

Here I am furiously painting up my Kill Team stuff, Genstealer Cultists, Sector Imperialis ruins etc, All ready to get really stuck into Kill Team, which I only picked up 7 days ago. Now AT is about to land, and putting price aside, I'm not sure I have the time and energy for both so close together.

I can't be the only one

Don't worry your definitely not the only one GW have been pumping out stuff at a fairly dizzying rate recently.

GoatboyBeta wrote:

 Overread wrote:
They said there might be bigger titans!!

Might be is as good as maybe which is as good as yes!

IMPERATORS! !

It would be nice to see a reimagined Imperator at some point. But I'm more interested to see what(if anything) they have up there sleeves when it comes to new Titan types. Any one remember the tri legged Titan from one of the Beast Arises books? Originally just added for flavour by the author, but then that's how the Mastodon got its first appearance as well.

ugh I hope they avoid the three legged idea. it was stupid when MWDA did it it'll be stupid if AT does it

BrianDavion wrote:

GoatboyBeta wrote:

 Overread wrote:
They said there might be bigger titans!!

Might be is as good as maybe which is as good as yes!

IMPERATORS! !

It would be nice to see a reimagined Imperator at some point. But I'm more interested to see what(if anything) they have up there sleeves when it comes to new Titan types. Any one remember the tri legged Titan from one of the Beast Arises books? Originally just added for flavour by the author, but then that's how the Mastodon got its first appearance as well.

ugh I hope they avoid the three legged idea. it was stupid when MWDA did it it'll be stupid if AT does it

Black Library are generally pretty fething stupid. I was an avid reader until I started reading a particularly egregious Gav Thorpe "Novel" that I had to drop after about 10 pages. Since then I've tried to ignore the contemporary GW fluff, instead I look with rose-tinted glasses at the Golden age of 40K background. I had a read-through of Codex: Angels of Death the other day, it was enjoyable. Plus the occasional Dan Abnett book (though it seems he doesn't write for them anymore).

JWBS wrote:

BrianDavion wrote:

GoatboyBeta wrote:

 Overread wrote:
They said there might be bigger titans!!

Might be is as good as maybe which is as good as yes!

IMPERATORS! !

It would be nice to see a reimagined Imperator at some point. But I'm more interested to see what(if anything) they have up there sleeves when it comes to new Titan types. Any one remember the tri legged Titan from one of the Beast Arises books? Originally just added for flavour by the author, but then that's how the Mastodon got its first appearance as well.

ugh I hope they avoid the three legged idea. it was stupid when MWDA did it it'll be stupid if AT does it

Black Library are generally pretty fething stupid. I was an avid reader until I started reading a particularly egregious Gav Thorpe "Novel" that I had to drop after about 10 pages. Since then I've tried to ignore the contemporary GW fluff, instead I look with rose-tinted glasses at the Golden age of 40K background. I had a read-through of Codex: Angels of Death the other day, it was enjoyable. Plus the occasional Dan Abnett book (though it seems he doesn't write for them anymore).

Abnett still writes. IIRC his latest book is Magos, the new Eisenhorn book

The bummer is having one of each main weapon on the Knight sprues, so even using a box as an entire force will only see two of each weapon, say nothing of splitting it in half for a 2 player set.

 AegisGrimm wrote:
The bummer is having one of each main weapon on the Knight sprues, so even using a box as an entire force will only see two of each weapon, say nothing of splitting it in half for a 2 player set.

We know warlords will have plasma, fist, and turbolasers options. They could probably fit those 4 weapons on a plastic upgrade sprie, maybe with a mars beta or lucius head as well.

Knights could do the same, say 3 ro met pods, 3 icarus, and a set of the main guns plus 3 fists and some more heads on an upgrade sprue.

Hopefully the common upgrades are plastic and they keep resin for more rare like the fw knight chassis and weapon loads.

BrianDavion wrote:

JWBS wrote:

BrianDavion wrote:

GoatboyBeta wrote:

 Overread wrote:
They said there might be bigger titans!!

Might be is as good as maybe which is as good as yes!

IMPERATORS! !

It would be nice to see a reimagined Imperator at some point. But I'm more interested to see what(if anything) they have up there sleeves when it comes to new Titan types. Any one remember the tri legged Titan from one of the Beast Arises books? Originally just added for flavour by the author, but then that's how the Mastodon got its first appearance as well.

ugh I hope they avoid the three legged idea. it was stupid when MWDA did it it'll be stupid if AT does it

Black Library are generally pretty fething stupid. I was an avid reader until I started reading a particularly egregious Gav Thorpe "Novel" that I had to drop after about 10 pages. Since then I've tried to ignore the contemporary GW fluff, instead I look with rose-tinted glasses at the Golden age of 40K background. I had a read-through of Codex: Angels of Death the other day, it was enjoyable. Plus the occasional Dan Abnett book (though it seems he doesn't write for them anymore).

Abnett still writes. IIRC his latest book is Magos, the new Eisenhorn book

Are you kidding me? I've been waiting for the new Bequin book for literally years. On the other hand...Eisenhorn is my Abnettt Fave. Thanks for the heads up I'm even going to pay them for this instead of stealing a PDF. Because he's generally worth the money, so I'll pay to support quality product (If any BL guy reads this, lease know, I'll always pay for Abnett, even though I know there's a chance I'll be disappointed. As for the rest? I'll download a torrent, read a few pages, delete the file, and be happy that I didn't give you money for it).

JWBS wrote:

BrianDavion wrote:

JWBS wrote:

BrianDavion wrote:

GoatboyBeta wrote:

 Overread wrote:
They said there might be bigger titans!!

Might be is as good as maybe which is as good as yes!

IMPERATORS! !

It would be nice to see a reimagined Imperator at some point. But I'm more interested to see what(if anything) they have up there sleeves when it comes to new Titan types. Any one remember the tri legged Titan from one of the Beast Arises books? Originally just added for flavour by the author, but then that's how the Mastodon got its first appearance as well.

ugh I hope they avoid the three legged idea. it was stupid when MWDA did it it'll be stupid if AT does it

Black Library are generally pretty fething stupid. I was an avid reader until I started reading a particularly egregious Gav Thorpe "Novel" that I had to drop after about 10 pages. Since then I've tried to ignore the contemporary GW fluff, instead I look with rose-tinted glasses at the Golden age of 40K background. I had a read-through of Codex: Angels of Death the other day, it was enjoyable. Plus the occasional Dan Abnett book (though it seems he doesn't write for them anymore).

Abnett still writes. IIRC his latest book is Magos, the new Eisenhorn book

Are you kidding me? I've been waiting for the new Bequin book for literally years. On the other hand...Eisenhorn is my Abnettt Fave. Thanks for the heads up I'm even going to pay them for this instead of stealing a PDF. Because he's generally worth the money, so I'll pay to support quality product (If any BL guy reads this, lease know, I'll always pay for Abnett, even though I know there's a chance I'll be disappointed. As for the rest? I'll download a torrent, read a few pages, delete the file, and be happy that I didn't give you money for it).

it's a collection of all Abbnett's "40k investigative shorts" as well as a novel that is BASICLY a prequal to Bequin.