Official Warseer 6th Ed Starter Set Thread (Summary in first post)

[Navar]

So if my post wasn't clear enough, where do I find the rumors about a Chaos Renegades book?

[The Dude]

See the Chaos summary in the rumour roundup. It was all very vague and mostly originated with ghost21 (take that as you will) but all that was said was they're aiming to do 3 books Legions, Daemons and Renegades. More recent developments do not make this look likely though (i.e. Chaos Dex not Legions and includes Cultists)

[Lars Porsenna]

To use IOB as an example, they made th plastic Lothern Sea Guard available seperately after. I dont think it was that long a wait either.

To be fair, I believe this was done due to quality complaints about IoB LSG figures breaking during shipping. Anyone that picked up the IoB boxed set AND the LSG sprue seperately will note that the sprue attachment points were moved to less fragile areas. I think this was a case of GW maximizing their investment by offering the replacement sprues for sale. (I certainly bought a few!).

Were there quality issues with the AoBR Nobz? I don't play Orks so I never really payed attention...

Damon.

[The Dude]

No. It was a brand new multipart kit.

With your info in mind, I think it's even more evident the LSG were an exception. Could even be that GW were planning on keeping them starter only for longer.

[BramGaunt]

The availability of the LSG was because they made the miniatures for

a) In-store painting samples

b) the new "paints-and-miniatures" minisets.

If they didn't need these you'd still buy IoB or scavange eBay to get the miniatures. It's simply "we have the miniatures, so why don't make some more money out of it?", which is perfectly reasonable and fine. Not that I'm not happy that they are available =)

[Jonahmaul]

The Griffon from IoB never got a release either but I still don't expect Cultists to remain a starter set only item, there will be too much call for them.

[ctsteel]

Just a little something to add possible weight to the confirmations of September release...

I finished reading through my August White Dwarf just before and the inside back cover has a (coming next month) teaser image of a Dark Angel librarian fighting a Sorceror (Thousand Son I think?)
I saw this image mentioned in a (now locked) rumor thread but it only mentioned the Chaos element - the choice of a Dark Angel vs Chaos artwork seems a bit too specific methinks.

[Jonahmaul]

I don't think there's any doubt that next month's WD will see the release of the new starter set. The artwork you mention plus the previous issues' spines making a picture and AoBR being taken down for order all add weight to the already speculated September release.

[MajorWesJanson]

The Griffon from IoB never got a release either but I still don't expect Cultists to remain a starter set only item, there will be too much call for them.

Not at first, but for a while at least. Cultists in the starter only will bump sales of it among Chaos players some, and they can also encourage conversions from other kits at first, before coming out with a multipart cultists kit in say 5-6 months like they did with Ork Nobz.

[Inquisitor Kallus]

To use AoBR as another example, they made the plastic Nobz available separately later on. That didn't stop the Koptaz staying Boxed set only

With both cultists and the Dread new to the boxed set and only the Dread having a solid rumour of a multipart kit, I'm going to continue to assume Cultists will remain boxed set only for a while yet

But they werent the same Nobz, they were multi-part. Continue to assume what you like, im just using an example

[Stickmonkey]

Starter Sets up for Pre-order August 25th. Release Sept 1.

Which means there should be photos of everything posted sometime around August 21-22.

[Ah-a-nothepsis]

Starter Sets up for Pre-order August 25th. Release Sept 1.

Which means there should be photos of everything posted sometime around August 21-22.

Stick... People have said Starter Set will have the CSM book released next to it. However, it is indeed looking more like October for CSM as I doubt they will push the codex alongside the starter set.

Have you heard of any more CSM in the Sept WD?

[Starchild]

I would be willing to bet my pet Grynx that it will be only the starter set for September (in addition to the limited edition starter set).

EDIT: Plus whatever Finecast GW feels like adding to that lineup...

[gianlucafiorentini123]

AoBR can still be ordered, atleast on the UK site.

[Thoume]

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Were there quality issues with the AoBR Nobz? I don't play Orks so I never really payed attention...

Damon.

Not really, none that I've seen anyway from the dozens I've picked up from eBay

The koptas on the other hand I've had problems with; the two halves that make up the chassis and pilot don't always join very well and the rotor blades have a weak point which is difficult to repair once they snap. The number of koptas I've had through the post that have been poorly packed with the blades snapped off... Should convert them all to have jet engines!

[Doppleskanger]

Drill big hole through the centre of the blade mount then just drop it over the big peg and don't glue it. Stops the breaking thing and you get spinning blades!

OT, cannot wait to the the cultist models and I don't play chaos... yet

Stickmonkey, any details you can share on content of the box?

[totgeboren]

I can't imagine the cultists only being available in the starter like the Koptas were, simply because they are a Troops choice. Troops are meant to be bought in bulk (great for GW), it isn't really comparable with the Deff Koptas, a 1-5 Fast Attack choice. If you haven't noticed, GW tends to be really fast at releasing all the Troops units for armies.

The Dreadnought on the other hand, I know we have some rumours of a separate plastic Chaos Dread, but that one is a prime candidate for staying starter only.

[Dominatrix]

Starter Sets up for Pre-order August 25th. Release Sept 1.

Which means there should be photos of everything posted sometime around August 21-22.

Starter sets? As in more than one? Could you provide us with some information about the differences? (more terrain pieces, larger point forces differences like that?)

[Scammel]

According to Harry, the differences aren't huge. I'd expect the same actual models, just with a snazzier box and accessories.

[Starchild]

I think it will be an ammo box similar to the 5th ed. gamer's edition with templates and/or dice. Just speculating!