GW guards their secrets (quite) well

As many fans of WH40K, I was looking recently through the range of new Space Marines miniatures, especially interrogating all photographs of the plastic sprues. To my surprise, all of them are dated 2012 (see photo below)! This means more than 9 months between  final acceptance and the release. Taking into account that first leaks appeared no more than one month ago (during White Dwarf printing, I bet), this shows how serious (and effective) the company is about keeping their secrets, despite efforts of some bloggers to publish rumors early. 

I wonder, what they have in the office desks already (beside the tyranids, of course)!

I love plastic Warhammer models (demons)

There was a time when I preferred metal figures, because they were just better looking, more detailed, ect. But recent progress in plastic processing simply killed most of these arguments. plastic models are similarly detailed while are much easier for modifications. Thus, I really enjoy an announcement of new plastic Warhammer demons... even if, I already purchased resin Thunderwolves and do not need these Bloodcrushers so much...

 (UPDATE) My trusted sources told me that plastic Bloodcrushers box will be released August 21st, 2010.

(seen at http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net)

...and Advance Order from GW webstore:

Finally the plastic Boar Boyz!

GW just presents new plastic Boar Boyz and they are fantastic for me! These new boars are refreshing and brings back some humorous feel to the Orks, still being scary enough to fit rest of your force.


All three sprues are below. Look at these new screaming ork heads, they are very nice.

They will release also new River Trolls. Now vomit attack is no longer exclusive to GameZone models :-). I have to take a second look to decide if like them more then old ones, but it is definitely a surprise to see them, as the metal ones were still very good looking (much better then stone trolls).




And speaking about the trolls... Gaspez-Arts has a new one chaotic in WIP section, but is already painted, so it should be soon in stock. I suppose for 15 Euros apice (just prediction).

Space Wolves marines sprues

Just another photo of new Space Wolves marines sprue. These are very nice details for SW squads although the bits are not so useful for other chapters (unlike Dark Angels or Black Templars), IMO.


From the first sprue, I like an ax and a body front. From the other, a walking legs (knee-pad on one said only) and a skull-decorated shoulder pad.
Additionally, there are many interesting wild heads w/o helmets, which will allow building a very nice Kislevite army for WFB.
P.S. Other photos of this sprues you can find on BoLS. If you have a link to SW Terminator sprues, paste it in the comments, please.

Those new terrains are controversial...

New-old piece of terrain, previously included in 40K Macragge box is available from GW online store. It is very nice piece of terrain but the price is little controversial. For 15 GBP you can buy complete smaller vehicle or box of figures.

For 28 GBP one can buy Valkyrie from some independent retailers and build much more original terrains. Or you can buy few bitz of virtually any model at eBay and got similar result for half a price. This however will need much more effort, so as for the announced destroyed Rhino terrain, it is up to you what to choose. At least, we have a choice...


Update (08/08/2009): Full sprue of Battlescape terrain at John's Toy Soldiers blog.

Some Planetstrike sets and more

Expected novelties appeared on GW website. The Spear of Sicarius is one of the most expensive boxes which you can order from them (~600 GBP). The content you can see below.


For those wanting to make some conversions, there are two sprue sets - the Bastion and the Cities of Death floor (8 GBP each).

The whispers about plastic scenery with destroyed Rhino came to be true and this set can be ordered for 15 GBP, now.


Additionally, WFB Orc&Goblin forces got some defensive support in form of metal shields, but the price is rather high in comparison with std. plastic set (6 GBP vs. 2 GBP, respectively).

Finally, the Chase goblin set appears no-line upon previous announcement in White Dwarf magazine.
Our colleagues from BOLS caught a Demon Prince conversion in one of Planetstrike preview pictures. I'm curious if this model has a new plastic DP torso over his older brother metal legs?

Quick look at Empire Archers sprue

Just two pictures of new plastic sprue of Empire Archers. I like the wounded Ork in the middle; definitely I have to trade for these bits, as I always appreciate a time-saving solutions for my conversions.

Update: Some close-up of the famous ork bits.

LR Redeemer / Crusader sprues

UPDATE (01/08/2009): GW online store has these sprues for sale.

I know, it's old thing but I enjoy it a lot. These are the essentials of famous Land Raider Crusader/Redeemer.


I'm still not decided - will make one LR with interchangeable weapons (magnets) or two separate machines with a little help of some additional bits (like this set below or a pair of older metal frag-launchers).