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 Luciferian wrote:

CmdRazak wrote:
I'm returning to 40k after a 5ed break and trying to figure
Out best way too get a death guard army up a d running.
Was hoping like other armies they would get one. I really
Would like to advoid wasting money. Im getting alot of wife
Aggro ATM lol

Get your Plague Marines, Poxwalkers and Foetid Blight Drones by buying the DG armies out of the starter sets on eBay.

This a good way to go. The Plague Marines from this set also combo nicely with the easy build box of 3 PM - makes 2 units of 5 with a special weapon and champ with fist in each.

 ImAGeek wrote:

CmdRazak wrote:
Has there been any word of a start collecting box?

It’ll come a lot later, if there is one.

The TS didn´t get one and they are around the block a little longer. As Deathwatch already got one, but the Cults not, I can´t make out their system for chosing the army to be boxed next.

As for the alternative drone: if this weapons are plugged to it, the DI drone is cheaper. We want to mow down our enemies, so get the mower on.

I got 2 DI sets and built both drones... wish i hadnt so i could build 3 different ones but i guess i will have to smash some weapons off on so i can have one of each type

 Papa-Schlumpf wrote:

 ImAGeek wrote:

CmdRazak wrote:
Has there been any word of a start collecting box?

It’ll come a lot later, if there is one.

The TS didn´t get one and they are around the block a little longer. As Deathwatch already got one, but the Cults not, I can´t make out their system for chosing the army to be boxed next.

As for the alternative drone: if this weapons are plugged to it, the DI drone is cheaper. We want to mow down our enemies, so get the mower on.

Throwing darts? Is that a system?

If you are afflicted by that terrible condition we call hope, the earliest Start Collecting I remember is Deathwatch in January after a general release in August, so a wait of five months after the release wraps up is the earliest to hope for it.

Personally I'd look at splitting a starter set if possible for a good start to the army, as these are generally good deals and fill the core of the army even better than a Start Collecting box.

 Ubl1k wrote:
I got 2 DI sets and built both drones... wish i hadnt so i could build 3 different ones but i guess i will have to smash some weapons off on so i can have one of each type

This. If you bought (or are planning to buy) some DI sets, just leave the Plaguespitters off of your DI drones and buy a single Drone box, then you can build the drone the way you want and have extra weapons to put onto your DI drone(s). Most DI sets seem to be going for around $50 anyway, which would be the cost of a single drone anyway. Just get some PM an Poxwalkers alongside it.

 puma713 wrote:

SilverAlien wrote:
Did we get a proper plague marine kit yet, or are they literally saving that for last? It's weird the unit in the CSM book comes st the tail end of the DG release.

Oct 14th. And not sure yet if the box is 10 models or 7 models.

Rubrics didn't come in boxes of 9. PG won't come in boxes of 7. It would make no sense for the sprues since it would make it impossible for them to have a duplicate sprue and cover all the models.

Daedalus81 wrote:

 puma713 wrote:

SilverAlien wrote:
Did we get a proper plague marine kit yet, or are they literally saving that for last? It's weird the unit in the CSM book comes st the tail end of the DG release.

Oct 14th. And not sure yet if the box is 10 models or 7 models.

Rubrics didn't come in boxes of 9. PG won't come in boxes of 7. It would make no sense for the sprues since it would make it impossible for them to have a duplicate sprue and cover all the models.

People aren't saying they're going to come 7 to a box because it's Nurgle's magic number. They're saying that because only 7 models were shown in Plague Marine showcase in White Dwarf.

If they come only 7 per box I'm be so triggered... oh jeez man...

Compared to the similiar-priced Rubrics, PMs seem to come with more weapon options. So only 7 models wouldn't be unlikely

Model sizes are the same though

Photo from B&C


The photo at the bottom of the leaked WD page shows two PMs with identical legs. If PMs will turn out to be on two identical sprues with 5 legs each, at least another pair should be seen on that page. To me it seems this could be like the squad in Dark Imperium with two models looking different but having the same legs.

It is a bit annoying that GW hasnt mentioned the number of models in the article...

Personally I prefer 3 more models than a bunch of weapon options. Or better. Both!

Warhams-77 wrote:

The photo at the bottom of the leaked WD page shows two PMs with identical legs. If PMs will turn out to be on two identical sprues with 5 legs each, at least another pair should be seen on that page. To me it seems this could be like the squad in Dark Imperium with two models looking different but having the same legs.

On the flipside, it could be 1 sprue with 5 marines and then a champion/icon bearer/weapons sprue. That would be 7. Believe me, I want the box to be 10, so I'm happy to be wrong.

And for those who've been wondering...

Oh awesome, where was this posted?

Can't wait to see his vid on Mortarion. I've got him built on my desk and too afraid to start painting him without Duncan's guidance lol

It was on Facebook. The video's in progress, we'll see it soon-ish.

 NurglesR0T wrote:
Oh awesome, where was this posted?

Can't wait to see his vid on Mortarion. I've got him built on my desk and too afraid to start painting him without Duncan's guidance lol

You can do it, man! Strike out on your own!



Mine just arrived yesterday and is still in the box. I like Duncan's videos, and refer to them as a baseline reference, but part of the fun of this hobby is growing beyond the establish boundaries. Go for it!

I'm gonna be honest, I might experiment with a random model that, if I mess up, can be hidden amongst the rest of his unit. I don't really experiment with models that are a 100$+ center point of my entire army

The easy to build kits are perfect for trying out new schemes and kitbashing experiments. Handful of change for a few models and if it all goes pear shaped, oh well, lesson learned!

Damn i am a sad panda after i found out the prices on the drones :S

You should be able to make them slightly cheaper by getting the basic dark imperium ones off ebay

and then upgrading with the faceplates and weapons from the full kit

so

dark imperium kit

full drone kit

dark imperium kit + left over faceplate and weapon

should get you the 3 different drones for minimal cost

(assuming they build the same which isn't certain until we see the full sprue but from the look of it it should work)

What if you want more than one Fleshmower?

changemod wrote:
What if you want more than one Fleshmower?

I'd guess you'll need more than one kit.

I'm a little disappointed that the kit is $50 USD for a single drone. Honestly I was kind of expecting it to be $75 and we get two.

I already have two DI drones and I feel like the plaguespitter is going to end up the weapon of choice anyway.... I can go buy a half of a DI box at the LGS for $50 so $50 for one drone is way more than I want to pay.

Are the Plague Marines the only kit remaining to be released?

changemod wrote:
What if you want more than one Fleshmower?

I have a few of the DI Drones and I plan to order my Fleshmowers from bits sellers.

Zachectomy wrote:
Are the Plague Marines the only kit remaining to be released?

No. The Myphitic Blight Haulers have yet to be released at the very least.

What is the source for the October 7th preorders?

I wonder if they're going to release clampacks of Lord of Contagion, Malignant Plaguecaster and Noxious Blightbringer? I haven't heard any mention of those models outside of DI. It would be nice if they'd release a second sculpt of each (or at least the Lord and the caster), otherwise players will be forced to buy DI (or purchase from secondary sellers) to get those models.

 puma713 wrote:
I wonder if they're going to release clampacks of Lord of Contagion, Malignant Plaguecaster and Noxious Blightbringer? I haven't heard any mention of those models outside of DI. It would be nice if they'd release a second sculpt of each (or at least the Lord and the caster), otherwise players will be forced to buy DI (or purchase from secondary sellers) to get those models.

Agreed! It seems like all the DI primaris stuff made it out into it's own kits, but these are definitely needed. Of course, I'm still waiting on Genestealer abberations from the overkill boxed game to get their own release, but hopefully they'll do that with the GSC codex.

I'd get a new lord of contaigen if it had a scythe option, and I'd get another blightbringer and Plague caster for sure, though I would hope they'd give the plague caster a better face.

 Luciferian wrote:
What is the source for the October 7th preorders?

Next White Dwarf

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/732375/9617578.page

Warhams-77 wrote:

 Luciferian wrote:
What is the source for the October 7th preorders?

Next White Dwarf

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/732375/9617578.page

Thanks, I missed that discussion page.

I have a feeling that its a 10 man kit (50$ for 7 marines is beyond terrible), but its limited in option like the blight lord kit, one of each special weapon, one flail, one cleaver, one mace/axe, one icon, and enough axes/boltguns for the squad.

At least that's what I'm hoping for