The LAF Games Workshop Discussion Thread

[YPU]

I think that at least within the lore a bolt pistol is still an extremely potent weapon, but relatively short ranged.

The poses are probably because these are very easy snap fit models. And I must say, they look quite decent for snap fit models. A lot better than some we have gotten trough the years, but they look like wargamers trying to dance. slightly twisting and lifting their heels.

[Tactalvanic]

Although looking again, those reivers all look like they're on high heels, wearing Halloween masks....

No, they are sneaky assassins, so probably do a lot of  walking around on tip-toe... in power armor.

High heels would make to much noise..

Walking like a ballerina is clearly going to be much quieter.

[nic-e]

No, they are sneaky assassins, so probably do a lot of  walking around on tip-toe... in power armor.

High heels would make to much noise..

Walking like a ballerina is clearly going to be much quieter.

bloody games workshop! their poses are so strange, you'd never find those kinds of conventions of good sculptures....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrapposto

[Andrew Rae]

I'm seeing cut off jeans and hi top trainers...

[nic-e]

I'm seeing cut off jeans and hi top trainers...

I couldn't resist....

[horridperson]

The reivers look like they took some some design cues from the scout armour.  They have the similar, "moon boots".  As snap fits all of them look quite impressive.  The disproportionate Primaris love is discouraging though. 

"Hey marine lovers you can't have your big boys taking orders from little fellas!  Here are some Special Characters and a brand newsie unit that steals the Night Lords schtick only bigger and better.  Suck it chaos! Here's three snapfit troops for you."

If the goodies do everything the baddies do they dilute the integrity of their own IP.  The Imperium has always been morally sketchy and a dubious.  If anything Gulliman should have injected some direction into their moral compass.  I'm sure the servants of Chaos and Necrons will be terrified when they see tall scouts trying to disguise themselves as them with party masks.  Great conversion fodder for more Night Lords though .

[Vanvlak]

Meanwhile, did anyone else notice the single mention of Squats in the new 40K rule book?


Before you get too worked up, it's in the appendices, and then just listed as a tolerated abhuman race (along with ogryns - including 'grey ogryns' (?), ratlings, cat people (?!) endemic to a planet of unmemorable name...)

[Mason]

I just see these new fellas as the Primaris version of Scouts, ready for when they phase out the 'ikkle Bikkle Marines' and replace them completely with the new 'Big Boys' over time.
Heavy bolter and sniper rifle options next...?
 

[Dr. Zombie]

Are the grenades they carry on their chests flat on the back or do they have grenadeshaped indentations in their armour?

[beefcake]

Are the grenades they carry on their chests flat on the back or do they have grenadeshaped indentations in their armour?

Probably two piece grenades that snap together like Lego.

[Andrew May]

bloody games workshop! their poses are so strange, you'd never find those kinds of conventions of good sculptures....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrapposto

But they're not Contrapposto, look at the line of the hips and shoulders.

[Dr. Zombie]

Probably two piece grenades that snap together like Lego.

That could work you snap the two halves together to prime the grenade. 

[Daeothar]

That box as terrain is a great idea, it's not much but so much more than nothing!

Exactly like the Infinity starter boxes... 

[nic-e]

But they're not Contrapposto, look at the line of the hips and shoulders.

It was more a joke about the fact that everyone gets up in arms any time a miniature doesn't have two feet planted firmly on the floor.

[Chico]

I quite like the Reivers, as already pointed our rather Night Lordy .

Now those new Death Guard I may just have to get as they look tasty, never been a Nurgle fan more a Slaaneshi devotee but with each release my resolve is weakening.