2012 releases

[Dribble Joy]

I think there's a subtle balance between 'need' and 'integral to the game'.

Airpower has been almost completely absent from 40k, despite being a mainstay of the fluff and other systems. Obviously there are modelling restrictions, but GW have been able to produce sufficiently big enough plastic kits for at least a decade now.

I don't see a problem with fliers being a large aspect of the game; it's stranger that they haven't been part of it for so long. It would bring an additional variety and scope to the system.

So there's a potential for both sides to win. GW sell more kits and the shareholders are happy. We get shiny new toys that add depth to the hobby while not being a necessity.

Assuming of course that it all goes right. And I do genuinely hope they do get it right.
Hoping that GW messes up just so you get to winge and moan about GW is just.... ...bloody internet...

[jackman]

For all the bitching and moaning about G.W. that goes on (myself included ), the standard of their big kits in both Fantasy & 40k is amazing .They have created some breathtaking models in the last couple of years. I am sure the Flyers will be awesome!

[Kaiserjez]

Isn't it likely that the DA picture on the spines of the current WD's is nothing more than a teaser of the cover artwork for 6th Ed? I don't see it leading up to a codex release when the pic is finished.

[Morganstern]

Isn't it likely that the DA picture on the spines of the current WD's is nothing more than a teaser of the cover artwork for 6th Ed? I don't see it leading up to a codex release when the pic is finished.

I'd say its more likely to be the artwork for the new starter box, as the last two rule books have not had specific races on the front, just a hammer.

[Kaiserjez]

Yeah, sorry, that's what I meant. I reckon when the boxed set comes out the cover to WD that month will be the rest of the picture - so it makes a kinda wrap around effect.

[AkimboGogurts]

So what? Are the Dark Angels Rumors dying out now? It seems everyone is convinced that the entire rest of this year/most of next year will be devoid of anything regarding them, when like a month ago people were convinced they were THE chapter that would drop right before 6th?

[Darnok]

Well, DA are one of the factions in the starter box, rumoured for September. So expect to see some coverage for them at that time.

[Danjester]

I'm inclined to think that DA *might* drop in January. There's a Ravenwing-centric novel due at the same time form Gav Thorpe. I know BL releases don't necessarily indicate a tie-in at retail level, but given that the Raven, and Death, wing are two of the big factors that differentiate the DA from the smurfs; I'd expect them to be highlighted and expanded upon in a new codex. A novel featuring them wouldn't hurt sales either IMO.

[AkimboGogurts]

When you say coverage what do you mean exactly?

[bobafett_h]

+1 to the WD spine image simply referring to the cover of the 6th Ed rulebook and/or starter box. The image will either be completed by the time it is released or it will go until the end of the year, simply because it will be a way to point out this year as the release of 6th Ed and or the 25th anniversary. There seems to be too few rumours pointing to an immenent Codex Dark Angels release and at this stage I'd be surprised if more than one Codex is released this year. I believe that the one Codex of the year is more likely to be Chaos than any Marine Chapter based on most of the rumours we've been getting...

[MajorWesJanson]

So what? Are the Dark Angels Rumors dying out now? It seems everyone is convinced that the entire rest of this year/most of next year will be devoid of anything regarding them, when like a month ago people were convinced they were THE chapter that would drop right before 6th?

Besides the starter information, there really was no Dark Angels rumors, just a bunch of speculation and wishlisting. As for their release, it is starting to sound like they will be mid next year, after Tau and before Eldar.

[Renka]

Well, DA are one of the factions in the starter box, rumoured for September. So expect to see some coverage for them at that time.

I thought Harry and Hastings hinted at Eldar being in the box? Or was that what Harry thought before Hastings got involved?
It's getting so confusing!

[Hokiecow]

The latter of what you said

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[AkimboGogurts]

Both originally said Eldar, but I think they have both gone back and changed that a little later when they got better information.

[simonbeard]

Also, Vampire Counts came out in January, and nobody really saw that coming until late November/December. So obviously, there could be some wild cards in there, but I'm pretty sure we've nailed down a few of the releases for a few of these coming months (like July and September). And it seems that since we have some rumors for Eldar and Tau and such, they probably won't be wild cards in the release schedule for the rest of 2012, but are more likely to release in 2013 or beyond.

[AkimboGogurts]

Besides the starter information, there really was no Dark Angels rumors, just a bunch of speculation and wishlisting. As for their release, it is starting to sound like they will be mid next year, after Tau and before Eldar.

Gah, I hate wishlisters. Get me all up and excited for nothing.

[Darnok]

Also, Vampire Counts came out in January, and nobody really saw that coming until late November/December.

We had a rumour thread running from the start of October, and some single rumours about VC way before that.

[Captain Collius]

Gah, I hate wishlisters. Get me all up and excited for nothing.

yeah the only rumors for our chapter are:

1. We are in the starter fighting Chaos.
2. An unconfirmed person dropped a rumor that his borther worked at the binder for the DA books and he saw it in print. However there is nothing to back this up.

edit: i went back and looked this gentleman did only join the board recently but he said many of the wishlisted things were coming. However he also told us the codex would be out may/june. so take it with no less than a full salt shaker.

[AkimboGogurts]

What I don't get is why the Dark Angels will be in the starter box when they're barely a viable army at the moment, let alone for a beginnner. It would take quite an experienced player to use DA effectively, especially against another power armored force. It doesn't make sense to put them into the box as is without some work first, otherwise the box set is just going to be broken.

[Captain Collius]

What I don't get is why the Dark Angels will be in the starter box when they're barely a viable army at the moment, let alone for a beginnner. It would take quite an experienced player to use DA effectively, especially against another power armored force. It doesn't make sense to put them into the box as is without some work first, otherwise the box set is just going to be broken.

This is where the codex rumours started: Logic. Until we get some more info be strong brother.