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Myrmidon wrote:
> In article <O-Odna-kfM1FYqDfRVn-tw@comcast.com>, "Rzrsedge" <kgamble8-
> at-comcast.net>, "Rzrsedge" <kgamble8-at-comcast.net> Varfed out the
> following in Timo speak...
>
>>Since there was a bit of interest I thought I would point in the right
>>direction of some of the new 4th Edition Nid models. They are pic heavy so
>>if you are on a dial up you may have to wait a bit.
>>
>>Hive Tyrant + Carnifex Silhouette
>>http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakka/Default.aspx?tabid=27&g=posts&t=4509
>>
>
> I've got mixed feelings about the new Tyrant - while I like some
> of the body work and new legs - the head with the huge 'sword nose'
> isn't overwhelming me. Also the bone sword and lash whip aren't real
> favorites of mine either. The scything talons were/are a definite
> improvement over the older bonesword, and the lash whip wouldn't be so
> bad if it were made to look as though it was part of the end of the arm
> rather than a seperate tool/entity.
>
> Interestingly enough - folks are saying the new Tyrant will be metal
> with plastic arms like the current version - but at the GW slide show,
> the new Tyrant and box are pictured on a slide with the words "Lots of
> new plastics". So, I wonder which of these is correct?
>
> As for the Carnifex, you can't tell a lot from the silhouette, but if it
> looks like a larger version of the new guard, I won't be ditching my 3rd
> Ed Carnies any time soon.
>
>
>>Tyrant Guard + Lictor (also HE, Skaven and Lizardmen)
>>http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakka/Default.aspx?tabid=27&g=posts&t=4504
>>
>
>
> Love the new Lictor - to me it's a lot more menacing in terms of the
> whole body and head in particular. I can see where folks might not like
> it - it does have a sort of 'Spawn' (as in the comic book) feel to it -
> but I personally find it a lot more appealing than the current version.
> (I still like the older 2nd Ed version better than the current version
> to be honest.)
>
> As for the Tyrant Guard - while I appreciate the concept of making them
> look tougher and more heavily armored - the 'insect gorilla' concept
> just isn't making it for me. They're supposed to be big enough to
> interpose themselves between other monsterous creaters and hostile
> shooters and soak up the abuse. It's going to be hard to do that for
> something that is *HALF* the height of the other creatures and walks on
> it's knuckles, aye? And where're the rending claws and lash whips?
> Guess us Nid players will be kissing those good-bye too in the new codex
> from the looks of the models. Honestly, I could see these being a new
> 'class' of bugs, or as the starting point for an Epic Nid Titan
> conversion, but as Tyrant Guard, they look ill suited to the role of
> protecting creatures that are going to be twice as tall or larger than
> the guards themselves. Oh well.
>
> There are so more GD pics up at...
>
>
http://www.bigjoeduke.com/GamesDay2005Atlanta/games_day_atlanta_2005.htm
>
> There's a shot of the 'Brood Lord' - and I'm not terribly impressed by
> what can be seen in the shot from the slide show. Makes me glad I've
> got one of the older Patriach models along with the Magus minis.
>
> Lets see - so far...
>
> New Tyrant - so so, has potential, but head and some of the arms aren't
> great. And the total 2nd Ed throw back seems more than a little out of
> line with the nice new gaunts and warriors. (I'll be happier if it comes
> in plastic for easier conversions. That and it doesn't cost and arm and
> a fookin'leg - anyone wanna bet on that one?)
>
> New Lictor - very pleased. (Seems to me to have a lot more air of a
> menacing hunter killer to it than the current 'Happy C'thulu' squid
> faced lictor.)
>
> New Zoan - dislike. (New improved armor on front of head, coupled with
> 'exposed brain' at the sides and back. Now there's a handy mutation.
> Oversized back fins and goofy base only add to the problem.)
>
> New Brood Lord - dislike (looks like a pose from a Vampire or Werewolf
> Game mini) Glad I have alternative minis available.
>
> New Genestealers - distinctly dislike (hands, feet, and lack of
> variety.)
>
> New Tyrant Guard - dislike (Way way to much 'Tyrant Guard in The Mist'
> look to them for my taste. All that's missing is a 'Jane Goodall'
> mini.) Ah well, I did see a nice suggestion for using the current
> plastic warriors with the current Guard arms and shield for a Tyrant
> Guard conversion that's more cohesive looking with the rest of the
> current range. It's an idea I'll have to give some consideration.
>
> At this rate, it looks like I'll be saving a lot more money than
> spending with the new stuff coming out.
>
> Later,
>
> Myrmidon
>
>
The Good news is the 3E stuff should start going for cheap! as all the
kiddies go for the new stuff...
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