Tech-Priest Grombrindal - GW Christmas Exclusive

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**beast_gts**

From WarCom:

Spoiler:

Amazing Axe and Stunning Beard? Must Be a Dwarf

As longtime fans are well aware, Grombrindal – the White Dwarf himself – has appeared in many forms over the years. We’re excited to show you this year’s special edition model: Tech-Priest Grombrindal!

Our hero has sworn oaths of fealty to the Priesthood of Mars! In return for his loyalty, he’s been blessed with augmetics, including a glorious beardful of mechadendrites and data-tethers. The Adeptus Mechanicus has honoured him with the trappings of a Magos, including an appropriately sized Omnissian axe.

Of course, his first order of business was giving the Black Gobbo the servitor treatment! This hapless grot is the natural counterpart and nemesis of the White Dwarf, suffering yet another humiliating defeat in this vignette. He does have a pretty sweet, tiny arc claw, but his mind-wiped consciousness probably can’t even appreciate it properly. Maybe that data-wafer Grombrindal’s about to insert will make him realise how cool his new body looks.

How Can You Get One For Yourself?
Tech-Priest Grombrindal will be available exclusively in retail shops, starting right after Christmas,* between Thursday the 26th* and Sunday the 29th of December.

If you’re keen, you should plan to be there when the doors open, as he’s bound to be popular! If your local store runs out, you can still order him in-store until December 29th – we’ll ensure there are enough and ship them out as soon as possible.

**Slayer-Fan123**

Heh. It has character. I like it a lot.

**Voss**

Its weird to see a tech-priest smiling, let alone grinning.

Last I checked though, making a servitor out of a greenskin is a major heresy. It came up it Lords (Priests?) of Mars

**beast_gts**

Voss wrote:
Its weird to see a tech-priest smiling, let alone grinning.

The Grombrindal models are normally a bit tongue-in-cheek / non-canon.

Voss wrote:
Last I checked though, making a servitor out of a greenskin is a major heresy. It came up it Lords (Priests?) of Mars

That's right - if it's based on a xenos (or is an AI) it's high-level heretical.

**porkuslime**

But, it looks like the grot-servitor is wearing metal underwear.. ..

HERESY! Only the best synth-cotton for the Emperor's Boys..

**GaroRobe**

Voss wrote:
Its weird to see a tech-priest smiling, let alone grinning.

Last I checked though, making a servitor out of a greenskin is a major heresy. It came up it Lords (Priests?) of Mars

A more radical Tech Prieset made Skitarii out of Tau, so anythings possible. It just might get you killed.

**beast_gts**

porkuslime wrote:
But, it looks like the grot-servitor is wearing metal underwear.. ..

HERESY! Only the best synth-cotton for the Emperor's Boys..

They're The Wrong Trousers...

**GaroRobe**

Looks like the back of the Gobitor's head is hollow and he's inserting the chip into it. Suitably grimdark, for such a happy looking dwarf. The trademark spider legs are creeping out from under his robes, the Black Gobbo's drooling, etc.

Now if only I could think of a way to use the Gobbo in a diorama or something. Probably worth picking up regardless

**beast_gts**

YouTube Reveal -

Spoiler:

**streetsamurai**

Not a huge fan of the sculpt itself, but its a cool concept and has a ton of charisma

**Daston**

Just when I am looking to do 30k Squats! Shame the deal runs out before payday :(

**Nostromodamus**

I like it, but retail only for 3 days? feth me I guess.

**beast_gts**

GaroRobe wrote:
Voss wrote:
Its weird to see a tech-priest smiling, let alone grinning.

Last I checked though, making a servitor out of a greenskin is a major heresy. It came up it Lords (Priests?) of Mars

A more radical Tech Prieset made Skitarii out of Tau, so anythings possible. It just might get you killed.

Which book is that from?

**Kirasu**

I mean there are so many books out there and GW doesn't keep close track of their canon anymore.. so literally everything is possible if you say "There is a book that did this"

**Racerguy180**

This is Dope, He will join my Metalica Cohort!

I love Grombrindal in all his guises.

**H.B.M.C.**

This is the first White Dwarf mini that I want to own.

Love it.

**Sunny Side Up**

Kirasu wrote:
I mean there are so many books out there and GW doesn't keep close track of their canon anymore.. so literally everything is possible if you say "There is a book that did this"

And anything else wouldn't be fluffy anyhow. The Imperium certainly wouldn't be what it was without constant infighting among all its branches and sub-groups, permanent bending of rules and internal accusations of heresy and treason, careless administrative neglect and hypocrisy, etc..

The only thing you'll ever find in the Imperium would be consistency, logic or efficiency..

**Lord Damocles**

For when one special Christmas exclusive model just isn't enough.

**soviet13**

Looks great. Any prospect it might be plastic or are these things still all resin?

**Mad Doc Grotsnik**

Plastic I reckon.

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Also, trying to find out if FLGS will have it.

If not, I’ll arrange a Looting.

**Bdrone**

Ive wanted to use Dwarfs in 40k along with skaven.

heres a Admech Dwarf. URGH!!!!! i love it, but to late and bad timing for me. oh well.

**Overread**

beast_gts wrote:
porkuslime wrote:
But, it looks like the grot-servitor is wearing metal underwear.. ..

HERESY! Only the best synth-cotton for the Emperor's Boys..

They're The Wrong Trousers...

Noo I think he's modelled after https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robby_the_Robot Robby the Robot. Note the doohicky on his head and the clamp claw with tube arm as well.

**Mr Morden**

He would also work as K Overlords character for AOS

**Mad Doc Grotsnik**

Defo arranging a Looting for this, as confirmed via FB this is Warhammer Stores only?

Expected price is £20, as that’s what most exclusives are.

Want in? Follow the link in my sig and join the Loot Group.

**bubber**

Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Defo arranging a Looting for this, as confirmed via FB this is Warhammer Stores only?

Expected price is £20, as that’s what most exclusives are.

Want in? Follow the link in my sig and join the Loot Group.

it's a great group to belong to. i have benefitted a few times. although i live close to a GW, i suffer from depression & have autism which is the perfect storm for not wanting to leave the house. therefore, this group is a god-send for me. thank you.

**JohnnyHell**

Reset the clock!

**BrianDavion**

JohnnyHell wrote:
Reset the clock!

glad I wasn't the only one who saw this and thought "SQUAT TECH PREIST!"

**Racerguy180**

BrianDavion wrote:
JohnnyHell wrote:
Reset the clock!

glad I wasn't the only one who saw this and thought "SQUAT TECH PREIST!"

no, I just didnt want to say it, but yes soooooo much yes!

**Cyrixiinus**

beast_gts wrote:
GaroRobe wrote:
Voss wrote:
Its weird to see a tech-priest smiling, let alone grinning.

Last I checked though, making a servitor out of a greenskin is a major heresy. It came up it Lords (Priests?) of Mars

A more radical Tech Prieset made Skitarii out of Tau, so anythings possible. It just might get you killed.

Which book is that from?

It's the Fehevari short Vanguard iirc.

**Dryaktylus**

Want it. NEED it.