New starter set Confirmed

[manrogue]

Been scouring the interwebs to gather all the rumours on the new 40k starter set so you don't have to


Demiurg wrote:
One would hope it'll stay the same (it won't go down), but knowing GW.. it'll probably see a price increase.
The "RRP" I've seen is 75 pounds. Thats about 118 dollars.


Harry wrote:
There IS a limited edition starter set. Limited run of 5,000 copies I think is what I heard.
I do not know how it differs from the standard starter set ..... but I suspect not that much?
Any notion of split starter sets or multiple starter sets for different armies is. in my opinion, total bobbins.


Stickmonkey wrote:
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.


BramGaunt wrote:
I'm staying with September for the Starter Set. August for CSM. We'll know in 1 week, anyway.
If the books were really dispatched to warehouses around the world they won't sit there for long.



Old rumours:

75hastings69 wrote:
The 6th ed Starter Set will be Dark Angels vs Chaos
(...)
The Chaos forces are made up of CSM Chosen, as well as Cultists/Traitors and a funky Chaos Dreadnought.... amongst others
(...)
I'm expecting the Starter Set mid September


Harry wrote:
There is a special (Limited run) edition of the Starter Set.


MajorWesJanson wrote:
Starter news I have heard from several places now:

Chaos:
Sorcerer
Chosen
CSM squad?
Cultists
Posessed?
Dreadnought?

Dreadnought seems likely. CSM squad may be referring to the Chosen, or may not. Posessed will have to see.

Dark Angels:
Terminator Captain
5 Deathwing
Tactical Squad
Ravenwing bikes (3 likely)


Kaelarr wrote:
The Chaos forces are a CSM Sorcerer, a unit of Marines, a unit of Possessed and a unit of Cultists
(...)
I have seen the Chaos Dread, and been told that it will not be in the Starter Set
(...)
The Dark Angels are a Terminator Captain, a unit of Deathwing, a unit of Ravenwing and a unit of Marines.


Kaelarr wrote:
I must make a retraction - There is a Chaos dread in the starter set, but it is not the multipart plastic kit, that will be released separately. Sorry, there were some crossed wires in my info...

[jaqenhgar]

Woohoo! Dark Angels! Won't be picking it up though cos the only models I want are the bikes and I'll buy those separately at some point, plus if the termy captain is a nice model I'm sure it will appear on e-bay at some point, although I am quite attached to my (simple) conversion of Belial - been with me through thick and thin!

[manrogue]

New rumour today-

superdupermatt wrote:
Ok newest rumblings from my "people in the know" - although please note I am personally sceptical I may as well state what I've been told.

The new starter set is in three stages. 'Bronze', 'Silver' and 'Gold'.

Bronze level is two separate boxes, one for Chaos, one for Dark Angels.
Silver is the two armies put together + extras
Gold is the supposed 5k limited release, although I have no info as to what makes it limited...

TAKE SALT AS NEEDED, YMMV, DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER ETC ETC ETC

- Be nice if true, can't see it myself as that would take up a LOT of shelf space.

[manrogue]

Bit of confirmation(sort of) on the contents of the starter box-
http://www.beastsofwar.com/warhammer-40k...w-details/
pretty much as reported above, Really surprised at the options included in the starter box if they true!

Full details-
Chaos Cultists are in!

That’s right all you Chaos players… I refused point blank to believe that GW would ever release Chaos Cultist, but they have. The Dark Vengeance boxed set (did I not mention the name previously?) will have 2 units of 10 Chaos Cultist models, one armed with auto-guns (with a shotgun & CC weapon for the leader and a Heavy Stubber support trooper) and one with auto-pistol & CC weapon (with 2 CC weapons for the leader and a Flamer support model).

The Chaos Cultist look like everything you’ve ever wanted for Chaos. They’re bound in rags, with metal half-masks and weapons that suit the cobbled-together, improvised look that you expect from the dregs of Chaos.

But that’s not all for those naughty Chaos worshippers; they’re getting a unit of 6 Chosen…elite Chaos Space Marines, armed with a variety of Power Weapons (a Maul on the Sergeant, a Power Fist, a Chain Axe and a set of Lightning Claws by the look of things). The remaining Chosen are armed with Boltguns, but this bodes well for the potential that these exemplars of Chaos might get some more customisable options in the upcoming new Chaos Marines codex.

To lead your forces, you have the obligatory Chaos Lord, armed with a Power Sword & Plasma Pistol. His pose is a bit static, but that is only in comparison to the much more animated Chosen.

Lastly… what would Chaos be without something big and menacing to bring to the table? Well… how about a brand new model… the Hellbrute!

The massive Hellbrute model comes equipped with a Multi-Melta & Power Fist. Suggesting that this isn’t a Dreadnought replacement, but is in fact a huge suit of specialist armour crewed by a Chaos Marine (or more likely a Champion). Actually, the model resembles a huge suit of Terminator Armour with lots of cool Chaos gribbly bits… I’m hoping for a Monstrous Creature that acts like the Dreadknight… what about all you Chaos fans? What would you like it to be?

But what about the Dark Angels?

They haven’t been left wanting and with a new codex (no doubt in their future) there is quite a bit to have a look at.

Firstly, they wouldn’t be Space Marines without the obligatory 10 man Tactical Squad. However, the Dark Angel Tactical-Squad has a twist… it’s got Plasma!

The ordinary Space Marine grunts come sporting a Boltgun, but the squad also has a Plasma Gunner and a Heavy Plasma Cannon model giving support… and just to round out the theme… a Plasma Pistol/Chainsword Sergeant.

Looks like that squad will be getting hot!

The Tactical Squad also has a mixture of poses, this time around. Some of the Bolter-totting Marines are holding their ubiquitous weapon at jaunty angles to make the squad look a bit more animated… and it works too… good job GW!

The Marine side wouldn’t be Space Marines without a smattering of Terminators… so you get a squad of 5 of them. It’s a pretty standard squad, with Stormbolter/Power Fist, with a Power Sword Sergeant. However, you do get an Assault Cannon and Chainfist option… and true to previous form… the models now come in a variety of more dynamic poses with the squad sergeant even sporting Wings but thankfully no nipple armour!

The last squad in the box is a unit of 3 Space Marine (or Ravenwing) Bikers, with Sergeant and one Biker sporting Bolt Pistol/Chainsword and the third Biker packing a Plasma Gun. The models look similar to previous Ravenwing Bikers (with that big wing banner on the back) and are probably the least inspiring out of the box.

But let’s not end on a low… let’s talk about the Dark Angel Triple Whammy… 3 Heroes!

The box will contain a Dark Angels Company Master (Balthasar)… resplendent with his erect Power Sword!

A Dark Angels Librarian… with a slightly less impressive looking Force Sword… and a limited edition Interrogator Chaplain, who’s Power Armour (including smoking exhaust details) and embellished robe might be the most ostentatious model in the box!

That’s all the models in the box… but what about the Rulebook?

I know many of you have been planning to buy the box (price TBC) in order to get your hands on the smaller rulebook. So rest easy… there will be one in the box.

There will also be templates and a new How to Play Dark Vengeance booklet, that allows you to jump right into the action.

So there you go all you 40K fans… that’s what you can expect very soon to help get your pals interested in your favourite game.

What do you think?

Has it got your 40K juices flowing?

Are you jumping ship from your existing army to Chaos or Dark Angels?

I’m betting there’s a few that will… how about you?

[manrogue]

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/pos...68490.page
bottom of the page, Pics of the new models. GW threat to stop any Store leaking pics from receiving new models for 6 months is working a treat then....

[manrogue]

Better quality pics in this thread, loving the hellbrute!
Looking forward to getting this starter set.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/pos...68490.page

[Nick]

Wow those Chaos look awesome. Maybe i might continue my streak of playing the bad guys and play Chaos instead of IG or Blood Angels lol. Or do all 3!!!

[manrogue]

http://imgur.com/dcwEG
And some rather nice looking DW and RW

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Yeah chaos models are very nice, all the models i've seen have nice and animated poses.

[Angry_Panda]

Well, im definitely sold with the chaos figures.....

Damn you GW, for actually tempting me for the first time in years... though I still dont really like space marines.

Anyone want some dark angels?

[Nick]

Screw it, my mind is now made up. Dark Gods, here i come! Shouldn't be too much of a stretch from running Dark Eldar.