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Johanxp wrote:


Yeah and with the upcoming Amazon series a 2nd Age supplement would make sense

As if this show represents the second age of middle earth in any way.

 Inquisitor Gideon wrote:
Interesting, but god i hope it's nothing to do with the show.

To do something based on the new show would require a licensing agreement with Amazon Studios at the very least (assuming their licenses with the Tolkien Estate, New Line and the others would allow it).

 Inquisitor Gideon wrote:
Interesting, but god i hope it's nothing to do with the show.

Last Alliance plastics are ancient but still pretty popular. Wouldn't put it past them to revamp those kits and release a book to cash in on the hype. But would they even risk mentioning Amazon explicitly by name if they didn't have some direct connection lined up?

I always said from the start it was never going to happening due to the licensing hell. But there's always a lingering fear.

But in regards to the plastics, the only issue i see is that it starts a slippery slope. If the redo the last alliance, then they have to start redoing the others or there will be such a visual disparity due to the age, it will just look totally out of place.

It is odd to name drop the show if they have nothing directly tied to it. Maybe just addressing the elephant in the room rather than pretending all these new LA models are for no reason?

More likely they're just trying to time it in with the hype.

I can't see anything in that linked article about mesbg at all...

Right at the bottom in the warhammer live schedule

Maybe Second Age Suppliment with complete new Plastic Range?

The Last Alliance plastic sprue is ancient even for GW Standards and shows much of its age.

 Inquisitor Gideon wrote:
I always said from the start it was never going to happening due to the licensing hell. But there's always a lingering fear.

That fear came and went when GW followed Jackson and Co. into the gak-show that was the Hobbit trilogy (particularly Gundabad, radiation mutated goblins and Iron Hill Dwarves). Yet, plenty of people love those aesthetics and design choices. So bring on the Amazon Series-inspired models, I'm certain plenty of people will like them even if we don't.

But hell, even I have to admit there were some decent models that came out of the Hobbit... no doubt there will be a few good designs to come out of the Rings of Power (John Howe is involved after all).

...what's wrong with the Iron Hill Dwarves?

Not a lot. Pretty much all the Hobbit designs are gorgeous.

Hmm. I'm not sure whether this bodes well or ill, but it certainly bodes. I'm always up for more Middle-earth minis though.

If it's not something related to Rings of Power, what do we think it is? New edition? Faction redo (eg- plastic Far Harad/Fiefdoms.)? Something else entirely maybe?

Faction redo feels the most right. It was weird they did nothing for the anniversaries of the movies.

 Snrub wrote:
Hmm. I'm not sure whether this bodes well or ill, but it certainly bodes. I'm always up for more Middle-earth minis though.

If it's not something related to Rings of Power, what do we think it is? New edition? Faction redo (eg- plastic Far Harad/Fiefdoms.)? Something else entirely maybe?

I don't know where this popped up from, but apparently there's a rumour floating around about a new starter based around Osgilliath. Along with a new plastic Faramir and Gothmog. But again, don't know where that originated from.

 Olthannon wrote:

 Arbitrator wrote:
Dedicated Middle-Earth preview show on Saturday. Didn't see that coming.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/07/31/sunday-preview-continued-carnage-in-ghur-and-a-horus-heresy-haul/

Interesting they've said they have nothing official tied to the Amazon show, but we have to assume they'll be doing something to capitalise on it.

Then again gw is known to deny having any plans of something they announced week later. They have habit of saying "no" until they want to admit.

So while not proof it is it's not proof of no either.

I just hope.we get some new plastic Gondorians/Numenoreans. *fingers crossed*

It’s an exciting time for Middle-earth fans. Let us add to that excitement with the announcement of our first ever online preview – dedicated entirely to the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game™.

Before you get too excited, we won’t be revealing anything that ties in directly to the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power TV show (though we’re all pretty excited to watch it). Instead – we’ll be continuing to celebrate 20 years of the Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy.
Tune in this Sunday for an hour-long show that will reveal plenty of what’s coming to Middle-earth this year.

There are lots of incredible new miniatures to be announced, all linked to our celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy. One extra special reveal is tied directly to Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers™…

If that sounds as appealing to you as a second breakfast does to a Hobbit, make sure you join us for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: Warhammer Preview Online on Sunday the 7th of August at 2pm BST.

Helm's Deep?!

Could be a re-issue of the old scenery kit. Or perhaps a FW piece of the deeping wall. Or something totally different.

huh? A preview with lots of fanfare, gotta be Sauron....

A reveal with fanfare? You're getting two Hobbits in a trenchcoat, mate, and you'll like it

 Dysartes wrote:
A reveal with fanfare? You're getting two Hobbits in a trenchcoat, mate, and you'll like it

Sauron was already mentioned dude, smh.

Crossing my fingers and toes for Isengard terrain

Helm's deep terrain, new or old, does sound quite feasible.

Whether that arrives before i fix my 3d printer...

I'm sure they will be using the new TV show as hype to promote the MESBG again.

I'm willing to bet on a new starter set for the Two Towers eara and terrain set. I do hope for Osgilliath terrain.

Would be nice when they redo all that old plastic units.

Maybe a Last Alliance themed release?

 Wha-Mu-077 wrote:

 Dysartes wrote:
A reveal with fanfare? You're getting two Hobbits in a trenchcoat, mate, and you'll like it

Sauron was already mentioned dude, smh.

Well, he ain't mentioned in the text in the article about the preview, nor in the copy in the "Next Week" piece from Sunday, so... [* Citation required]

And now you're down to one Hobbit with a trenchcoat dragging along the ground behind him...

 Inquisitor Gideon wrote:
Not a lot. Pretty much all the Hobbit designs are gorgeous.

My post was meant to take the piss out of your intransigent position. I am a student of Tolkien, reading through most everything his son published regarding Middle Earth (and creating my own faithful rules for LotR in the Saga game system). Peter Jackson's Warhammer-like take on the Iron Hill Dwarves (huge chariots, repeating crossbows, goat riders, heavy plate armor) are incongruous with Tolkien's Third Age warfare which was based on early medieval European history. Many other decisions by PJ's team do not follow the source material, like beards on Aragorn and Boromir or all hobbits being lily white-skinned beings.

Nonetheless, I can accept PJ's adaptation for what they are (i.e. its own thing) and appreciate the brilliance of the films overall (as to the LotR trilogy; elements of excellence in the Hobbit like Thranduil and his Kingdom). Amazon's The Rings of Power is again, its own thing. It will have elements that are faithful to Tolkien's writings and elements that are not. It will have its fans and its detractors. If one does not like it, that is fine. But no need to suck the joy out of it for those that do, including those that would like miniatures for the series.

All i'm reading is blah, blah, blah.

Some people said there was no way GW was going to make anything tied to The Rings of Power show... And they were right!