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Duymon wrote:

AllSeeingSkink wrote:
Going back to the discussion about Assault Marines, what does a MkVI jump pack look like? Have GW ever released one before?

I'm assuming it'll look something similar to the Dominion Zephon figure's Jump pack

Damn! That Zephon dude flies as graciously as a drunk bumblebee.

Duymon wrote:

AllSeeingSkink wrote:
Going back to the discussion about Assault Marines, what does a MkVI jump pack look like? Have GW ever released one before?

I'm assuming it'll look something similar to the Dominion Zephon figure's Jump pack

Nice, if that's what they come out with in bulk for the MkVI assault marines I'll be happy with that.

AllSeeingSkink wrote:
Going back to the discussion about Assault Marines, what does a MkVI jump pack look like? Have GW ever released one before?

IMO that's the same Jump Pack as what the MKV marines are wearing. That's what I'm using for mine anyway. Here's some Rogue Trader era references:

https://www.ninjabread.co.uk/rogue-trader-crimson-fists-squad-taurasi/

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/09/04/sunday-preview-join-the-battle-for-middle-earth-with-next-weeks-pre-orders/

We are finally getting those heavy weapon packs and the Predator next week

Unless I'm forgetting something the Proteus is the only plastic release left now

Hey neato, reference cards.

Aaaaah shucks. Of course the Predator and lascannons would drop straight after Into the Dark. I'm skint, will only be able to get these a whopping one week after release. Here's hoping those Predator's wont be sold out by then..

Nice. Was waiting for the heavy weapons. Should be getting the voucher from W+ soon, will be grabbing them with it.

 Matrindur wrote:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/09/04/sunday-preview-join-the-battle-for-middle-earth-with-next-weeks-pre-orders/

We are finally getting those heavy weapon packs and the Predator next week

Unless I'm forgetting something the Proteus is the only plastic release left now

Finally! Now can we please have a North American release for the Liber Mechanicum?

Very good.
Now all I want is the Rhino to be back in stock as well...

 tauist wrote:
Aaaaah shucks. Of course the Predator and lascannons would drop straight after Into the Dark. I'm skint, will only be able to get these a whopping one week after release. Here's hoping those Predator's wont be sold out by then..

Agreed. My poor wallet

 Matrindur wrote:

Unless I'm forgetting something the Proteus is the only plastic release left now

Also the other half of Predator turret weapons.

I wouldn't put it past GW/FW that we will only be getting these variants for Predator & Sicaran in plastic. Easy enough for FW to make new SKUs of the remaining variants based on these new plastic kits, just adding the more exotic turrets as resin bit upgrades..

Eh. They did the Leviathan half and half.

 tauist wrote:
I wouldn't put it past GW/FW that we will only be getting these variants for Predator & Sicaran in plastic. Easy enough for FW to make new SKUs of the remaining variants based on these new plastic kits, just adding the more exotic turrets as resin bit upgrades..

As I was assembling the sicaran it seemed like a plastic venator would be an easy job - basically replace the one sprue that has the top hull plate and turret.

The rest of the variants are just turrets so I fully agree FW can handle those, but for the venator I'd much rather deal with that top piece and gubbins in plastic than resin.

Am I going mad, or are the White Scars a new treat not previewed?

The Land Raider remaining, it's about time to announce further plastic kits.

 ScarletRose wrote:
As I was assembling the sicaran it seemed like a plastic venator would be an easy job - basically replace the one sprue that has the top hull plate and turret..

There was a rumour about a Assault Gun / Tank Destroyer on Sicaran Chassis in Plastic.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Am I going mad, or are the White Scars a new treat not previewed?

Spoiler:

They were. But it was a while ago now.
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/07/21/heresy-thursday-feel-the-wind-through-your-hair-with-these-white-scars-upgrade-packs/

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Am I going mad, or are the White Scars a new treat not previewed?

You, uh, you ever seen your name, buddy?

Those White Scars legionary helmets are generic looking enough that I could seriously consider replacing my sergeant helmets with them. I like that ponytail thingy much more than that roman centurion style brush that comes in the MKVI kit

At least I’m not going mad.

Almost certainly in the market for those Lascannons. However, given the set also has Volkite Wotsits and Autocannon, I suspect it’s going to be the most popular HW set by a wide margin, and thus be in an out of stock frequently.

Finally Lucius! And the praetor, and the upgrades. Damn, want to start saving some money for this winter, might be good that it's now and not later.

Lucius has a helmet option apparently, looking forward to seeing that.

I'm fairly sure the helmet was shown in the preview? I won't be using it on him either way. Probably keep it for a sgt in one of the squads or maybe a generic palatine blade.

 Matrindur wrote:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/09/04/sunday-preview-join-the-battle-for-middle-earth-with-next-weeks-pre-orders/

We are finally getting those heavy weapon packs and the Predator next week

Unless I'm forgetting something the Proteus is the only plastic release left now

That´s great news!

 Strg Alt wrote:
That´s great news!

Sorry, you just reminded me of something from a long time ago. Only older Dakkanauts will get it.

 queen_annes_revenge wrote:
I'm fairly sure the helmet was shown in the preview? I won't be using it on him either way. Probably keep it for a sgt in one of the squads or maybe a generic palatine blade.

It wasn’t, I went and checked before I posted. https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/05/09/the-faultless-blade-duels-his-way-onto-the-horus-heresys-battlefields/

If it’s been shown somewhere, I haven’t seen it.

Great that they're pumping out all these plastic tanks

Now let's get some plastic assault marines and some fast attack options so that the melee half of the legions can actually build a complete army.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Sorry, you just reminded me of something from a long time ago.

God i'd forgotten about that. I don't even remember exactly what it was about, but seeing you mention it just made me remember it.



edit - Was it related to one of Kirby's shareholder reports?

Yes, it was a Kirby-ism. Kyoto is sure to remember: His mind remembers those silly things quite well.

Was the plastic Vindicator/Laser-Destroyer just a rumour, or something that's expected?

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Yes, it was a Kirby-ism. Kyoto is sure to remember: His mind remembers those silly things quite well.

Was the plastic Vindicator/Laser-Destroyer just a rumour, or something that's expected?

Rumoured, but reasonably predicted based on how the Deimos Rhino kit is designed.