Tomb Kings army book rumours

[Avian]

At the moment this is more of a place holder than anything else, but I noticed that online stores (such as Maelstrom) can no longer restock certain Tomb King units (specifically Tomb Guard, Scorpions and the Catapult). This is in addition to the Lizardmen, Skaven and Beasts of Chaos units they can't restock and indicates that these units are being resculpted or repackaged.

This supports the rumour that Tomb Kings are indeed the next army out after Beasts of Chaos. Exactly when they will be out is not known, but sometime in the early parts of 2010 is likely.

[Fat Monkey]

Distant news on an updated Tomb Kings Army Book has reached me, GW are currently looking to cast some fresh light on the dry ones ! The main developemnet is likely to be an increase in the number of Priests that can be deployed, possibly up to six (1 per unit) to increase the number of concurrent incantations on the table.

I am guessing this will be released late 2009 along with some new plastics in a similar way to the recent launches.

Keep a wary eye on the deserts !

[theDarkGeneral]

Just few "rumors" I've heard through the "grapevine"...


*Tomb Kings/Princes mounts: Will be able to FINALLY ride a Skeletal Steed! Also strange rumor of an "old style" Carrion mount...

*New Character: Supposedly a "Construct" type, much like an Ushabti or the such! Only Hero level...

*Sphinx: Rules and sculpts aren't easy. But, if it happens, it'll take up a Rare slot, have Anti-Magic rules, and be more "defensive" then the Bone Giant.

*Ushabti: Upgrades such as Champs, and weaponary were mentioned...

*Bone Giants: Equipment/weaponary upgrades almost a definite! Sprue suppose to be well "furbished".

*Casket of Souls: No longer will take up a Rare...and optional rule to Target one enemy unit, and roll 3d6 vs their LD! I'm hoping this is incorrect...

*Curse: Killing a King will be more painful then a Prince, and not sure it'll have anything to do with LD tests...

*Tomb Swarms: No longer 0-1 of course...

*Tomb Guard: Optional weapon upgrades, Halberds with hvy Armor? Doesn't quite make sense...but who knows...

*Magical Items: Old style of Banner of the Hidden Dead/Legion will be back! Around 125pts, but will allow you to take any point sized unit (from set units) and have them appear at the START OF THE TURN!!! Thus a Charge will be available to the unit...coupled with Ikon of Rakaph, this is potentially the "one hit wonder". Much better Talismans and Arcane Items, some Weapons, Armor will probably stay much as is.

*Icon Bearer: Will get a "My Will Be Done..." Rule, but only affects Movement I believe...and an increase in his stats! (Wight King?)

[Arnizipal]

Some tasty rumours for the walking dead:

Hi,

I did put this already in previous threads on Tomb kings, but I feel now that this deserves a thread of its own.

My source told me that a plastic Bone Giant will be accompanying the TK release.

That's it for now, I will see if I can get more out of him, but he's always pretty cryptic when he talks about possible releases, damn him

i will say that gw is currently working on three big fantasy things now. all will be ready about the same time. not including the FW stuff. or the "wave" stuff for orc and goblins empire and VC.

ill spell it out
new edition
TK
OK

most are in playtest, final writes and typeset and 3 ups being arranged for sprue cut.

i know that undead constructs are how tk will differ itself from VC. tomb scropions, tomb giants. statues that are shaped in the gods of old, given life. petrified beatle swarms. lost and confused bret knights (!?)
lich preists that do more than stand around and try not to be killed.

i will confirm no less than 4 new plastic sets. new and updated fluff as to whats is happening in current warhammer world.

[Arnizipal]

Another tiny rumour:

From what I heard those 4 plastic sets are Skeletons, Tomb Guard, SSC, and Bone Giant. Of course I heard this about 6mths ago, so not sure how much water that held, but judging by recent release patterns and the confirmation of 4 kits I'd say it could be likely.

[Arnizipal]

Some more stuff here:

Stuff i've heard for the new tomb kings book:

Tomb king/prince: s5. new mounts - a giant carrion called a rock, a royal chariot (heavy chariot with bells), and a construct (skelebeast style thing). special curses available.
Liche priest: new incantation rules. lesser priests can be taken in units. rip-style stuff.
Icon bearer: a tomb guard hero, with a bsb that gives -1 to crumble within 12". gets a special incantation from his banner.
Shawabti: construct hero. counts as lesser priest.

Skeleton warriors: come with bows. may have spears and shields for +1. light armour option. cheaper.
Skeleton cavalry: come with bows, may swap to spears. fast cav, cheaper.
Skeleton light chariots: core now.
Tomb swarms: 3w, 3a undead swarms. 25pts, m5. can be given 10" flight and/or poison.
Tomb guard: cheaper.

Tomb scorpion: new construct rules. new killing blow/poison rules. can be upgraded to count as a lesser priest.
Ushabti: new construct rules. s5 with halberds, and other equipment/command options. cheaper.
Carrion: cheaper. a big one called a rock.
Heavy cavalry: same as core cav, with +1ws, light armour, shield, and spear. may swap shield and spear for flail. cheaper.
Heavy chariot: proper chariot.
Desert stalkers: skellies with two handweapons or bows, and poison. may scout or upgrade to icfb. robes.
Godblooded: new elite (better than tg). greatweapons. bonuses based on chosen god - sun god acts like mark of nurgle. animal death masks.

Bone giant: new construct rules. +1ws. equipment options. cheaper. may count as a banner.
Catapult: multiple ammunition types - burning skull, screaming skull, swarming skull, weeping skull.
Casket: different "modes". boosts priest's incantations.
The embalmed: mummies. no crumble. t5, regen, 2w.
Tomb sphynx: desert spirit/construct. moves as ethereal. better stats than scorpion. may icfb when on the field. base-contact template sandstorm.