This week through in a lot of rumors, and while there were rumor bits that were rather out there somewhere, there was also a huge host of reliable rumored bits. It is time to dig through these, and list out what happened this last week, so that as new rumor bits come in, we can build on top of these.
What you are about to read are all rumors. While no rumor is 100%, the following are the most reliable rumors that occurred this week. A lot of the chatter or rumor reverb has not been included, but this is not to say that there is no chance of something not listed here happening, or vice versa with reliable rumors being either slightly off, postponed projects, or any of the other events that can change our course.
Lets start off with the rumors by Hastings. Instead of listing out the entirety of the rumor dump, here is a brief overlook at what was said. For more details just follow the links.
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2015/02/admech-30k-assassins-and-sisters-of.html
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-rumors-continue-about-future-of-40k.html
via Hastings on Faeit 212
-In No Particular Order-
Adeptus Mechanicus Codex & models (full release)
Genestealer Cult Codex & models (Harelquin sized release)
Deathwatch Codex & models (Harelquin sized release)
Horus Heresy Standalone box game, on sale for a few months, then models become part of 30k range - Mark 4 + Cataphract armors featured.
Assassins Standalone box game, on sale for a few months, then models become part of the 40k range.
Also of note:
Greater Daemons all complete
Dark Angels later in the year
Tzeentch later in the year
The "starter set" is in fact a standalone game, however I'll accept starter set as it does lead onto the main 30k game. I think it's safe to assume that 30k could/will have a different game mechanic to 40k, or it would be pretty pointless as a standalone game. Hence the reason that some boxes will contain rules for both 30 & 40k (if the rules weren't different they'd only include 1 set of rules.
It's not however a safety net for WFB, it's a replacement for lotr/hobbit on the shelves as AFAIK all of this is going direct only.
via Steve the Warboss on Faeit 212
In the last days, there were some rumors by Hastings, what i can say from my sources:
-The Box is a Standalone / Starter Box hybrid Gaming Set (like the last two)
-The Box works alone but can be used as a base for Crusade Era Armies.
-More sets will come to give HH player a basement in Plastic
-Legio Mk4 Power Squad box
-Maybe the release of a Termi and a Dread box with neutral designs to combine it with the FW legio specific packs and dreads
-Possible a Rhino I upgrade sprue within a own set
-GW will release only a base of models!
-Sells of FW products in the GW-Shop coming near
LotR and Hobbit
via Steve the Warboss on Faeit 212
-GW have the licences for the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings extended for 5 years.
-GW have extended the Licence only for sell the rest of their Miniatures.
-Without a license, GW must destroy the unsold Models.
-Lord of the Ring Books will become a last reprint
It's look like may will be a interesting month. May is one of two month when nobody at GW can make holidays
-The rumored Horus Heresy Gaming Set will come at the end of the Month
-All Hobbit and LotR Products will going direct only at the same time
Codex: Skitarii
These are reference to older rumors that can be found at the following links. There is a lot of odd admech rumors as well, including those saying we will get two codices
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2015/01/skitarii-dunewalker-sighted.html
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2015/01/adeptus-mechanicus-compilation.html
via an anonymous source on Faeit 212
No, there is no mention of the Horus Heresy on the pages I have seen. These are codex entries, and the weapon section is titled -Armoury of the Forgeworlds- and then goes on to mention arc weapons, cognis weapons, eradication beamer, all like we talked about before.
At the very top of the page, it starts off with the text- This section of Codex: Skitarii lists weapons and equipment used by the Skitarii, along with the rules for using them in your games of Warhammer 40,000-
There is no mention of Warhammer 30,000, the Great Crusade, or the Horus Heresy. Just 40k.
via Lords of War Gaming:
- April/May
- It’s Admech, but there will be two codices.
- Tanks will be walkers.
This Coming Week's Releases
These leaks should be coming over the starting of this next week, but these are extremely solid and reveals what is coming next week with hints of the following week.
via an anonymous source on Faeit 212
These are the pre-orders for February 28th- release date for March 7th
Khorne Bloodthirster USA $116, £70, €91, Can$139, AU $155
1 miniature
Warhammer Visions 14
Khorne Red Spray USA $18, £11, €15, Can$22, AU $28
Basecoat
Eagle Talon/ Iron Corpses USA $20, £15, €20, Can$22.50, AU $30
Audio Drama
Next week's hints
More Blood
More Skulls
Behold the Lord of the End Times
the title of the new White Dwarf is
Blood for the Blood God!
Khorne's Wrath
The New Bloodthirster Seeks to Slaughter All
Inside the are the rules for all three new Bloodthirsters. Some rules in common.
Each can be taken in a Daemons of Chaos, Legions of Chaos or Grand Legion of the Everchosen Army.
Is a Lords Choice, and all come with heavy armour an can take Daemonic Gifts.
M8 WS BS 10 ST6 W5 I9 A6 Ld9
Wrath of Khorne Bloodthirster
Daemon of Khorne, Daemonic, Devastating Charge, Fly, Frenzy, Large Target, Magic Resistance3, Stubborn, Terror
Has a S5 breath weapon with flaming attacks rule
Has hatred characters, and gains 3" to its charge range if charging a unit with characters.
Wrathaxe and Bloodflail: +2 strength the first round of combat, and gain an extra attack
Bloodthirster of Unfettered Fury
Daemon of Khorne, Daemonic, Fly, Large Target, Magic Resistance2, Terror
Axe and Whip
Bloodthirster of Insenate Rage
Daemon of Khorne, Daemonic, Fly, Frenzy, Heroic Killing Blow, Large Target, Magic Resistance 2, Terror.
Great Weapon