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Just looking for comments/suggestions/critiscisms on this 'nid list I've created. Been trying to design an optimal list for Tyranids, but they just can't seem to compete with Marines!

The main idea behind this list is speed and multiple threats. Its pretty straight-forward. For those who don't know, a FW Trygon is like a WS6/I5 CC decked out Carnifex with a 6+I save, a Mass Point, and the ability to Deep Strike anywhere directly into assault. Meaning that you're going to be fighting it in CC no matter where you deploy or how much firepower you have.

Headquarters
Hive Tyrant   161
 2x Scything Talons
 Wings, Toxic Miasma, Implant Attack, Toxin Sacs
Hive Tyrant   121
 2x Twin-Linked Devourer
 Enhanced Senses, Toxin Sacs
 1 Tyrant Guard  45

Elite
Carnifex   113
 2x Twin-Linked Devourer
 Enhanced Senses

Troops
8 Genestealers   128
8 Genestealers   128
8 Genestealers   128
8 Genestealers   128
20 Spinegaunts   100
9 Hormagaunts   90

Fast Attack
1 Ravener   40
 Rending Claws, Scything Talons
1 Ravener   40
 Rending Claws, Scything Talons
1 Ravener   40
 Rending Claws, Scything Talons

Heavy Support
Carnifex   148
 Barbed Strangler, Venom Cannon
 Enhanced Senses
Trygon    290

Points: 1700
Models: 70

Mmmmmmm Trygon.....

If I was using a Trygon, I'd get a unit of Hormagaunts, boost the hell out of them, and have them go in the tunnel. The enemy won't get an oportunity to shoot them, so the extra points for extra assault stats won't be lost to bolter fire. But the list looks pretty good to me.

now I havent played in  while but arent the FW things still opponents permission type things?  If not I will definately be getting a trygon for the nid army i'm working on now.

Forgeworld can be used just the same as regular units from GW codecies, no permission required. I've heard that some people adamantly refuse to play against armies that include models from FW, but probably wouldn't want to be playing with them anyway.

Concerning Hormagaunts using the Trygon tunnel, Rippers are a far better option. Hormas don't need help getting into CC, while Rippers do. The latter being far more cost effective once they get there.