Forge World Newsletter #300: Tartaros pattern terminator armour

[Killgore]

I have to admit, that compared to the current Plastic Terminators, these new ones look much much better, take a long look at FW's comparison picture

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/P...rge/tart15.jpg

GW's plastics look almost comical imho.

[Damien 1427]

I have to say I really like 'em. And only £8 more than the regular plastics. I may have to try and pick a pack of these up on Sunday.

[Antigonos]

Just called in FW's customer's support asking if there are any more Termies' variants coming any time soon (for the Open Day and the Salute events). They told me that there won't be any (apart the Tartaros' ones), BUT we should be expecting more Marines releases for the Salute.

[javgoro]

I think I like normal terminators a lot more than these guys. They're... decent, I guess, but kind of underwhelming.

[NixonAsADaemonPrince]

Those are truly lovely in my opinion, they just need a bit more bling and they'll be perfect. Hopefully Forge World will bring out a "Relic" version of them. If they do though, things aren't looking so hopeful for my bank account.

[One Man Assault]

I'm undecided. They just don't look imposing or hulking enough, too much like normal space marines. On the other hand, looking at the comparision picture the plastic ones look too hulking, comical as someone above mentioned...

[Charax]

I'm hoping the current FW resin shoulder pads will fit. But I may just wait to see if they release an assault squad version.

"Please note that these models are not compatible with our range of Terminator Shoulder Pads."

At only £8 more than RRP for a terminator squad it's tempting - but then again I never pay RRP.

If they're at Salute I may pick some up after having a look in person

[Weirdboy]

i wonder if the FW terminator shoulder pads will fit ....

The description says they are not compatible.

[angelofrage]

"Please note that these models are not compatible with our range of Terminator Shoulder Pads."

At only £8 more than RRP for a terminator squad it's tempting - but then again I never pay RRP.

If they're at Salute I may pick some up after having a look in person

Aha, they must have been asked as that has just been added and wasn't there when I first checked. Oh well. I'll see them upclose on Sunday and make my mind up then.

[Sureshot05]

I never thought I'd say this about the marines, but..

The shoulder pads look too small. The body is excellent and the heads are great, but the shoulders lack the bulk that defines the astartes look. However, with a few conversions using various other companies for the shoulder pads, these would look like excellent heresy terminators. I think this was a missed opportunity by forge world.

[ChrisMurray]

I like them, they are basicly bulked up marines which is what the suits were designed to be. With some paint, markings and battle damage these should look amazing. Although I just heaped a load of ptraise on these guys, I would love to see a much bulkier version or a chaos version.

[AndrewGPaul]

I have to admit, that compared to the current Plastic Terminators, these new ones look much much better, take a long look at FW's comparison picture

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/P...rge/tart15.jpg

GW's plastics look almost comical imho.

Looking at that I have to disagree. Despite the blurb about the Tartaros pattern providing greater mobility, there's much more of a sense of movement in the plastic Terminator than in the Tartaros pattern guy next to it. The leg positions seem awfully stiff to me.

[Inquisitor Kallus]

Echoes of the Contemptor in them. I dont know why but im fairly unimpressed. The 'Storm bolters' look really cool though. Id have hoped for some Kataphract style terminators, though who knows, maybe GW may do some what with the 'success' of the FW older armour marks.

[hazmiter]

I'm undecided on these, I do want to get 10 of them though, the reasoning is that they wind up cheaper than the Australian plastics, 36 pounds vs 74 dollars............ Plus contemptor........ Makes my blood angels army happy, but my bank sad.

[SamaNagol]

Very clever. Sell these for 6 months THEN release the Pre-Heresy pattern Terminators! DOUBLE the money!

They do look cool though. Mini-Contemptors!

[Kijamon]

So many plain and flat surfaces makes me want these to stick wolfy ness all over them for some wolf guard!

[ORKY ARD BOYZ]

There's the clear link with the contemptor dreadnought: the similar build of chest and legs. I like this take on the classic terminator model, but I have to admit, the classic seems bulkier and more menacing. Always nice to have more options though.

[DEADMARSH]

Wondering if you could mix the components between this kit and regular termies. I love the heads and chests on these guys.

[MajorWesJanson]

I love Mark IV armor, so seeing these guys is awesome. And for once, an easy swap into my basket for the next armor.

Mk IV is supposed to be the most advanced at the time, so the slim look fits well. They have the same protection, but are less bulky and can even swap parts between TDA and normal Mk IV suits.

[npow34]

Not a fan. The mini's are just lacking imo.