[40K] Wake the Dead (new boxed set - Primaris vs Eldar)

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**bullyboy**

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/09/23/next-week-the-war-for-vigilus-continues/

I wondered why the Regimental Standard episode mentioned ghostwarriors for Eldar

Viglius stands on the precipice. War has shaken it from without and within, as Genestealer Cults wage a shadowy war against the Space Wolves and the Adeptus Mechanicus, while Ork warbands patrol the wastes between cities. This planet – a fragile thread that joins the sundered halves on the Imperium – is on the verge of collapse.

A mission of salvation by the warriors of Saim-hann has turned into a blood feud between the Imperium and that craftworld – and now, upon the streets of Vigilus, the Ultramarines prepare for urban war with the vengeful Aeldari…

Wake the Dead is a new battlebox that continues the developing story of Vigilus, as the guerrilla war beneath the planet’s surface tilts into global conflict. Inside, you’ll find two armies – a conclave of Craftworlds warriors and an elite strike force of Primaris Space Marines.

Each of these armies is led by a brand-new plastic Character, with a Primaris Lieutenant and a Spiritseer:

Thanks to the campaign book in the box, you’ll be able to play through this chapter in the developing story of Vigilus yourself with a series of narrative missions, datasheets and matched play points included in the set. If you’re looking to get a friend started with Warhammer 40,000 or want to learn yourself, this is a great way to begin.

Like the Tooth and Claw and Forgebane battleboxes before it, Wake The Dead will save you a huge chunk of money compared to getting the models inside separately, making it a great way to expand your collection or begin a new one.

**Elbows**

Super boring box, but nice to see a plastic Spirit Seer (though it dashes my hopes of a genuine multi-part psyker kit for Eldar). Even the Primaris Lieutenant model is pretty boring.

I do hope it'll be a decent deal though for people who need/want those models.

**Ketara**

Two brand new plastic models it says; Spiritseer and Primaris Lieutenant.

**bullyboy**

It's a decent box set, but not sure I need more Eldar (except the spirit seer), but all of the Primaris (bar the Lt) would be good for my DAs.

Just not jumping on it due to other expenses recently (Adeptus Titanics, Rogue Trader, etc). May hold out for later.

**Danny76**

Can we rename this thread to what the other duplicate thread was?
That was a better title for people seeing it (title of box etc).

I like the exclusive models, some nice poses!

**changemod**

Bit of a nothing box set, but I’m sure it’ll work for some people.

**porkuslime**

the exclusive models are kinda in the same darn pose!

Right arm raised with sword, head looking to the right..

like the sculptor told someone to "stand heroically" which he captured their likeness..

**Yodhrin**

That Primaris character is...uninspiring.

**Mr Morden**

Both would actually make quite good statues for terrain....

Assume both will also appear as commanders for Killteam.

**Azreal13**

He's saying "look! I found this sword!"

**Kanluwen**

bullyboy wrote:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/09/23/next-week-the-war-for-vigilus-continues/

I wondered why the Regimental Standard episode mentioned ghostwarriors for Eldar

So why didn't you put any of the pictures in your post?

**bullyboy**

Kanluwen wrote:
bullyboy wrote:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/09/23/next-week-the-war-for-vigilus-continues/

I wondered why the Regimental Standard episode mentioned ghostwarriors for Eldar

So why didn't you put any of the pictures in your post?

Did I miss a rule where I have to post photos?

**Haighus**

Not the most impressive release, but I do like that Spiritseer. The Lieutenant is thoroughly boring, and looks almost entirely convertable with minimal effort.

I'm guessing this will be £90-£95, like Forgebane or Tooth and Claw? I'll probably just wait till the Spiritseer is release alone, for Killteam or something.

**BrookM**

bullyboy wrote:
Kanluwen wrote:
bullyboy wrote:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/09/23/next-week-the-war-for-vigilus-continues/

I wondered why the Regimental Standard episode mentioned ghostwarriors for Eldar

So why didn't you put any of the pictures in your post?

Did I miss a rule where I have to post photos?

While not a rule, it is helpful to have both a proper thread title and an OP with plenty of information for those too scared or lazy to click the link.

**Lorek**

bullyboy wrote:
Did I miss a rule where I have to post photos?

Nope, you're good. Posting photos is a courtesy, not a necessity.

You can also go back and edit your post to add photos if you're so inclined.

-=Edit=- BrookM, you sneaky-friggin' ninja...

**tneva82**

Elbows wrote:
Super boring box, but nice to see a plastic Spirit Seer (though it dashes my hopes of a genuine multi-part psyker kit for Eldar). Even the Primaris Lieutenant model is pretty boring.

I do hope it'll be a decent deal though for people who need/want those models.

GW has gone way of no generic multi part plastic characters so not sure why anybody would be still hoping for those. Might just as well hope for win from lottery >D

**Kanluwen**

bullyboy wrote:
Kanluwen wrote:
bullyboy wrote:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/09/23/next-week-the-war-for-vigilus-continues/

I wondered why the Regimental Standard episode mentioned ghostwarriors for Eldar

So why didn't you put any of the pictures in your post?

Did I miss a rule where I have to post photos?

No, but if your thread is going to be 'the' thread--it doesn't hurt you to make an effort.

**sockwithaticket**

tneva82 wrote:
Elbows wrote:
Super boring box, but nice to see a plastic Spirit Seer (though it dashes my hopes of a genuine multi-part psyker kit for Eldar). Even the Primaris Lieutenant model is pretty boring.

I do hope it'll be a decent deal though for people who need/want those models.

GW has gone way of no generic multi part plastic characters so not sure why anybody would be still hoping for those. Might just as well hope for win from lottery >D

Other than the Space Marine Commander and Chaos Terminator Lord, were there ever any others which might engender such expectations this many years after the first two?

The actual design elements on the primaries aren't bad, but christ is that pose dull and pointless.

**Haighus**

tneva82 wrote:
Elbows wrote:
Super boring box, but nice to see a plastic Spirit Seer (though it dashes my hopes of a genuine multi-part psyker kit for Eldar). Even the Primaris Lieutenant model is pretty boring.

I do hope it'll be a decent deal though for people who need/want those models.

GW has gone way of no generic multi part plastic characters so not sure why anybody would be still hoping for those. Might just as well hope for win from lottery >D

There are still some relatively recent examples of multi-part HQs as options within unit kits, like the Tempestor Prime in the Scions kit, or the Big Mek in mega armour from the Mega armoured Nobs kit. I suppose hoping for another kit like that is still reasonable.

Kits like the old Space Marine Commander or Chaos Lord in Terminator armour is definitely unrealistic with recent releases. I don't think one of those have been released for decades even?

**Elbows**

I wasn't actually thinking it would happen, I'm still pretending that GW will see the light and realize that $25-40 single plastic figures are fething stupid, and that a multi-part hero kit for Eldar would be shockingly simple to do.

**Lord Perversor**

while bit unspiring, they may lend to a really big amount of conversions to making them stand out a bit more.

The Spiritseer can be easily turned into any kind of Eldar psyker with little effort.

Sadly i really have no need for more Eldar guardians or another Falcon/Serpent or boost my already 50+ wraith force with more models.

**Haighus**

sockwithaticket wrote:
tneva82 wrote:
Elbows wrote:
Super boring box, but nice to see a plastic Spirit Seer (though it dashes my hopes of a genuine multi-part psyker kit for Eldar). Even the Primaris Lieutenant model is pretty boring.

I do hope it'll be a decent deal though for people who need/want those models.

GW has gone way of no generic multi part plastic characters so not sure why anybody would be still hoping for those. Might just as well hope for win from lottery >D

Other than the Space Marine Commander and Chaos Terminator Lord, were there ever any others which might engender such expectations this many years after the first two?

The actual design elements on the primaries aren't bad, but christ is that pose dull and pointless.

Tyranid Hive Tyrant would be the only other example I can think of.

**Crimson**

Plastic Spiritseer is nice to have, but the Lieutenant is underwhelming. They could have at least given him a different loadout that what's already available as that seems to be any way to get any new options.

**Kanluwen**

Crimson wrote:
Plastic Spiritseer is nice to have, but the Lieutenant is underwhelming. They could have at least given him a different loadout that what's already available as that seems to be any way to get any new options.

The Lieutenant seems to be the Ultramarines equivalent to the BA, DA, and Wolves ones--and it'd be a way to acquire one of the two Primaris LT profiles that are in the Dark Imperium set without buying it.

Also, he's exceedingly underwhelming. Even for an Ultramarine model.

**bullyboy**

Kanluwen wrote:
bullyboy wrote:
Kanluwen wrote:
bullyboy wrote:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/09/23/next-week-the-war-for-vigilus-continues/

I wondered why the Regimental Standard episode mentioned ghostwarriors for Eldar

So why didn't you put any of the pictures in your post?

Did I miss a rule where I have to post photos?

No, but if your thread is going to be 'the' thread--it doesn't hurt you to make an effort.

Actually, after I saw the one that followed mine...thought, hmm, his is better. However, I didn't see a thread about it initially so posted a simple link. Figured with it being an official GW page, people wouldn't be concerned about click bait.

Also, BrookM, appreciate the edit. Thanks.

**Kanluwen**

bullyboy wrote:

Actually, after I saw the one that followed mine...thought, hmm, his is better. However, I didn't see a thread about it initially so posted a simple link. Figured with it being an official GW page, people wouldn't be concerned about click bait.

It's not concern with clickbait--it just makes it a heck of a lot easier for people to have one consolidated area to see the pictures.

**bullyboy**

Kanluwen wrote:
bullyboy wrote:

Actually, after I saw the one that followed mine...thought, hmm, his is better. However, I didn't see a thread about it initially so posted a simple link. Figured with it being an official GW page, people wouldn't be concerned about click bait.

It's not concern with clickbait--it just makes it a heck of a lot easier for people to have one consolidated area to see the pictures.

No worries. Too bad the box isn't inspiring enough to post really good photos, lol. I'm actually surprised they put the Wave Serpent in there instead of the Webway Gate. Figured they'd try to sell more of them.
However, with the start collecting box and this one, it's a pretty good starter for ghost warrior Eldar. 2 Spiritseers, 1 unit of Guardians, 2 units of wraithguard, 1 serpent, 1 wraithlord, 1 warwalker. Not the strongest Eldar units, but relatively fluffy.

**Elbows**

It just continues to showcase the absolutely lacklustre Eldar plastic kit options.

**Grimtuff**

And the crowd goes mild....

Honestly didn't think either of those models were new until they said so.

**Lord Perversor**

Elbows wrote:
It just continues to showcase the absolutely lacklustre Eldar plastic kit options.

you mean the 4 hq (autarch,farseer,spiritseer and farseer/warlock on bike) 2 troops , 2 fast attack (if we count vypers) and 1 elite choice total.

Quite sad we need to move to vehicles and heavy units to find most of our plastic options.