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2021/10/04 15:14:10
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
I agree that the Castellan looks weirdly squat and fat. The Sword Brethren a bit too, but no so obviously.
I think the issue is that they just sculpted all the robes, cables, gorgets and chains over the standard Primaris armour, and this bulks up the torso too much.
The upgrade sprue looks excellent though. I will definitely get that and divide the contents among my Marines and Battle Sisters.
Now the BT set is 2x characters(Champion and Marshal) plus Dreadnought(Elite) and Crusader Squad(Troop choice). It might look underwhelming, but it's about on par with the other 2 that aren't mixed sprues.
It doesn't have the Champion actually, it's just the Marshal, Crusaders and Dread.
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2021/10/04 15:26:30
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
I really, really like that Castellan and his thick torso. I think his gigantic filled-out shoulder pauldrons are my favorite part. He's a slab.
I don't have any interest in playing BTs but I'm loving the look of the new models. The Upgrade box coming with specific bits for the Crusade relics is a really neat addition. I wish the starter box had a better selection of new models instead of the Dread because I'd love to pick it up as a hobby project and the Codex not having Brother Giraffe on the cover, but its value is dubious as it stands.
ALSO- the Upgrade sprue might actually fix the plastic Scouts.
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Now the BT set is 2x characters(Champion and Marshal) plus Dreadnought(Elite) and Crusader Squad(Troop choice). It might look underwhelming, but it's about on par with the other 2 that aren't mixed sprues.
It doesn't have the Champion actually, it's just the Marshal, Crusaders and Dread.
Containing 13 miniatures, 12 of which are available for the first time in this very box, this is the perfect place to start a Black Templars army or build on your existing force. Leading the charge is the stunning new Emperor’s Champion, and ensuring that the correct vows are uttered and devotions followed is a Marshal.
[EDIT]: Also, with the Castellan. The guy just behind him, without the helmet, they haven't made a mini of him but the accessory sprue does come with his head (top left-most head).
Spoiler:
So has anyone got the rumour list to compare this to?
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[EDIT]: Also, with the Castellan. The guy just behind him, without the helmet, they haven't made a mini of him but the accessory sprue does come with his head (top left-most head).
Spoiler:
So has anyone got the rumour list to compare this to?
It's a 100% match.
2021/10/04 15:34:13
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
Designer's Note: Hardened Veterans can be represented by any Imperial Guard models, but we've really included them to allow players to practise their skills at making a really unique and individual unit. Because of this we won't be making models to represent many of the options allowed to a Veteran squad - it's up to you to convert the models. (Imperial Guard, 3rd Edition)
2021/10/04 15:36:47
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
Will definitely be getting the upgrade sprue for some extra heads and gubbins for my Celestial Lions. Looks like it will be a fair bit larger than the upgrade sprues we have for other chapters as well, I just fear the price given that it is bigger, comes with a transfer sheet and is in a box rather than clam shell.
Happy for the BT players out there, some interesting looking stuff for them.
There was mention of an Ancient BUT there's a possibility that the Ancient is built from the Sword Brethren or it was misidentifying the Bladeguard Ancient.
2021/10/04 15:39:15
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
Upgrade sprue is superb. Loving the Chapter Relics being given special sculpts, without being tied to a specific model.
It’s not quite the multi part “we clips it all offs and then mixes it ups and builds what we wants” I’d like to see a return to. But it is close enough for now.
The Sword Brethren do look a bit odd. The proportions I think are down to the robes, but the poses make them looking like they’re shattered and stumbling around.
Fed up of Scalpers? But still want your Exclusives? Why not join us?
Oh man, anyone else feeling like this is what Primaris Marines *should* have been all along? Also, that Castellan based off the Blanche artwork is what I wish ALL Space Marines were like – proper messed-up RTSM vibes. Reckon I've found myself a Chaplain for my all-firstborn Crimson Fists project.
2021/10/04 15:47:43
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
I wonder if sculpted releases for Crusade Relics will be an ongoing policy for 40k releases or just an opportunity that the Templar upgrade sprue allowed?
I would love to see a larger GSC upgrade sprue to further improve the Cadian kit.
I wonder if sculpted releases for Crusade Relics will be an ongoing policy for 40k releases or just an opportunity that the Templar upgrade sprue allowed?
I wouldn't be shocked if it's part of a "Your Army, Your Choices" push. We're seeing it with Kill Team as well.
I would love to see a larger GSC upgrade sprue to further improve the Cadian kit.
After today's reveal of the upgrade sprue, I would not be expecting that to be tied to the Cadian kit.
2021/10/04 15:55:53
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
I think the Castellan might be the absolute most Warhammer-40,000 model Citadel have ever made. It's amazing. I love it, apart from the fact it makes everything else look rubbish in comparison.
2021/10/04 16:09:33
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
The sword of judgment has writing that looks eerily close to AOS runes.
Also, am I the only one who thinks the firstborn marshal was going to be an exclusive model that ended up becoming a widespread model? Too many things about him make him too unique for me to not think he was going to be a warhammer world or anniversary model
2021/10/04 16:15:31
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
GaroRobe wrote: The sword of judgment has writing that looks eerily close to AOS runes.
Also, am I the only one who thinks the firstborn marshal was going to be an exclusive model that ended up becoming a widespread model? Too many things about him make him too unique for me to not think he was going to be a warhammer world or anniversary model
Dakka does have White Knights and is also rather infamous for it's Black Knights. A new edition brings out the passionate and not all of them are good at expressing themselves in written form. There have been plenty of hysterical responses from both sides so far. So we descend into pointless bickering with neither side listening to each other. So posting here becomes more masturbation than conversation.
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2021/10/04 16:16:57
Subject: Black Templars Compiled thread(Updated 10/4) PREORDERS OCT 9.
