White Dwarf mystery-image on spine

[Asher]

That's what I've been thinking. A piece of art to get people to buy all 12 issues of White Dwarf in 2012 so they will uave the complete picture. And not some sneaky attempt at hinting at a future release.

It's strongly suggested that DA are part of the new edition starter box. So yes, it's a hint at a future release. Maybe not an immidiate release but a short-term one.

[shabbadoo]

As others have intimated, it could be the center-most bit cropped from the cover of the new C: DA, whenever that will come out...

[Darnok]

Lots of off topic posts removed. Please stay close to the original topic - which is neither general DA rumours nor wargear discussions.


Darnok [=I=]

[Gorbad Ironclaw]

It's strongly suggested that DA are part of the new edition starter box. So yes, it's a hint at a future release. Maybe not an immidiate release but a short-term one.

I know, and that might be why it's apparently a Dark Angel, they had some cool art for them lying around already, but that still doesn't mean that we can deduct anything at all from the spine image.

[Konovalev]

I'm still expecting to see other space marine chapters show up on the spines so that you've got this space marine rainbow to commemorate the anniversary. Standing should to shoulder against whatever the imperiums biggest threat in 6th will be maybe.

[Elios Harg]

That would be a *lot* of White Dwarfs. It's going to take at least 4-5 more to complete the current Space Marine.

[Draconis]

Every space marine chapter standing shoulder to shoulder with their arms over each other. In the background is a Hive Tyrant with each arm over the lot of them. A cheesy camp photo grin on them all.

[Bestial Fury]

Every space marine chapter standing shoulder to shoulder with their arms over each other. In the background is a Hive Tyrant with each arm over the lot of them. A cheesy camp photo grin on them all.

I don't think that is plausible. Way too many mags. I think whatever it is has something to do with a purchase. They wouldn't be doing this just "for fun" in my opinion.

[Mr. Ultra]

I don't think that is plausible. Way too many mags. I think whatever it is has something to do with a purchase. They wouldn't be doing this just "for fun" in my opinion.

You know what "irony" is, son?

[brassangel]

You know what "irony" is, son?

And sarcasm, for that matter.

[DarkAngel28]

I think that the image on the WD spine is just a picture of a Dark Angel Space Marine to celebrate 25th anniversary of 40k. I think the reason they are using a Dark Angel is that it they will probably be the first marine codex updated for 6th edition. Changing things around from time to time would help to keep things from getting stagnant. So, I would say that it is an image for the 25th anniversary and not that the Dark Angels are the next codex. I honestly think it will be Chaos. Wither before 6th edition or after, I can't really say for certain. As I am a Dark Angels player, I would love to get a new codex soon, but I don't see it happening before Chaos. I just thought I would add my 2 cents to the discussion.

[Harry]

You know what "irony" is, son?

Is it like silvery and goldy only made of iron?

The funny thing is how much folks are reading in to this.

[Gorbad Ironclaw]

They wouldn't be doing this just "for fun" in my opinion.

Why not? There is going to be something on the spine of those mags anyway, putting some cool artwork on there seems like a perfectly acceptable use of the space for no other reason than they liked the idea.

[Bestial Fury]

Why not? There is going to be something on the spine of those mags anyway, putting some cool artwork on there seems like a perfectly acceptable use of the space for no other reason than they liked the idea.

Oh, that would be great if true. Most things they seem to do in WD point to a direct sales reason(not that this is wrong either. They are a business). I'd love for them to include some random fluff articles which are not tied to a release for example.

[Stickmonkey]

My wife reads cosmo, every year they do this. Its not like at the end of the year there is a new beauty tip or love test...

I'm sure there is no ulterior motive here.

Cheers.

[dean]

The funny thing is how much folks are reading in to this.

Well its not like we have much else to speculate over... Are you saying that this is nothing Harry? or am I being obtuse about your lack of information hints?

[Tymell]

Is this really still being talked about?

I'm with Gorbad. I didn't think this meant anything more than a picture along White Dwarf spines when it started, and I still don't. It just seems like a nice picture.

[Aun Tier]

Well, if the pictures don't mean anything then that's quite cruel of Games Workshop.
Hey, we're going to take an army that has long been in desperate need of an update, put a steadily growing picture of one of them on the White Dwarf spines, and put them as the the new Marines in the Paint Starter Set (with new shoulder pads designed specifically for them!). But, guess what Dark Angels fans, it means absolutely nothing! We just felt like doing it to raise false hope for no apparent reason.

[Tymell]

Well, if the pictures don't mean anything then that's quite cruel of Games Workshop.
Hey, we're going to take an army that has long been in desperate need of an update, put a steadily growing picture of one of them on the White Dwarf spines, and put them as the the new Marines in the Paint Starter Set (with new shoulder pads designed specifically for them!). But, guess what Dark Angels fans, it means absolutely nothing! We just felt like doing it to raise false hope for no apparent reason.

Or they just decided to put a cool picture on the spines of White Dwarf?

Seriously, why do some people have this attitude that everything GW goes is some spiteful attack at them personally?

Though I'm not suggesting Dark Angels -aren't- on their way. I just think it's reading a bit much into the spine picture to take it as a sign of that.

[The Dude]

This thread is well and truly done and dusted. We know the image is a Dark Angel. What, if anything, that means is only speculation. The discussion will simply cycle round and round.

With that in mind, Thread Closed.

The Dude
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