gil galed Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 so there have been rumours of Plastic GK's for a while, and BoLS post today has some nice new GK artwork for the coming GD UK, what do you reckon are the chances of them every coming out? i've always loved GK but didn't really want to commit to that much metal/money... however were a plastic range to come out i'd literally buy an entire army at once, anyone else feel the same? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedric Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 The artwork is nothing new, and I believe FW and GW would be happy to anounce plastic GK themselves and start taking pre-orders from enthusiastic fans. At best, it is a leak. Likely it is the same old regurgitated wishful thinking. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1918240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil galed Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 yeh it was what i really feared, i don't know if they'd be as cool if they were as common as space marines...maybe i should just induct a squad into my main army Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1918243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 What they really ought to do is just make a Grey Knights upgrade sprue. Say like the Space Wolves, Dark Angels and Black Templars all have their own nitpicky detail sprue. Then we could just buy those and some tac squads. Seems cheaper for everyone. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1918378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euradaeces Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'd certainly go for that - the only problem I can see is numbers - there are plenty of wolves, dark angels and black templar players out there who regularly pick up a box or two of upgrades - maybe GW is worried there aren't (or potentially wouldn't be) as many GK players to keep the box in production Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1918395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Mos Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Considering the independent bit market and how many space marine players there are, that sprue would get sold one way or another. And if they did a codex upgrade or Chapter Approved to go along with it... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1918432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 What they really ought to do is just make a Grey Knights upgrade sprue. Say like the Space Wolves, Dark Angels and Black Templars all have their own nitpicky detail sprue. Then we could just buy those and some tac squads. Seems cheaper for everyone. That would actually be very viable. Torso plates, helmets, right and left arms. You could use any SM legs, torso backs, and backpacks. Add in some detail bits like on the SW, DA, and BT sprues and we have a winner... GW, are you listening? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1918475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Malachi Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 GW, are you listening? I doubt it. To be honest, I like the metal models, though I'll admit that making a pure GK army is expensive. But if they went to plastic the models just wouldn't be as good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1918712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettu Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 That would actually be very viable. Torso plates, helmets, right and left arms. You could use any SM legs, torso backs, and backpacks. Add in some detail bits like on the SW, DA, and BT sprues and we have a winner... GW, are you listening? Uhhh... -_- So, with all the time and effort to make an upgrade sprue that'll replace all but three pieces then why not just add those three pieces and make an entier new sprue? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1918974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemanloser Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I build my Plastic Grey Knights from BT/Command Squad Tabards, BT/Command Squad 'Crusader' Helms, and SM legs with no Knee pads. Add in proper Thigh Guards (using Assault Termy Crotch Plates) and plastic GK Shoulder Pads and all that's left is wrist mounted Storm Bolters. Package that as a BT/DA like Upgrade Box, and I'm sure it will sell like hot cakes! From Grey Knight players, to BT and DiY knight like chapter builders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1919153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor =D= Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 To be honest, I like the metal models, though I'll admit that making a pure GK army is expensive. But if they went to plastic the models just wouldn't be as good. I honestly hope they don't make plastic Gk's... I mean I go to some length to ensure that every Gk in my force is unique to its namesake and yeah plastic would make it easier, but it just wouldn't feel right to me. It would feel more like a normal SM force to me. The part that attracts people to us is that we're hard to do anything with. Paint, Convert, Win... Plastic would feel like cheating to me. ^_^ How's bout this then. If they make Plastic Gk's, sell me your metal ones. Personally I want my army case to be able to hurt someone its stuffed full of so much metal. As my friend would say "Grey Knights Are Metal!" ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1919546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IraSummers Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'm with Inquisitor and Malachi here. I hope they do not make them in plastic. I would not mind a few new poses in blisters, but do not favor plastic. I would hate to see the sudden spam of everyone swapping over. The "dumb" local players (mostly space marine players, not saying anything about marines though!) still say and even try to argue that I play Space Marines, just with better weapons. They have NO IDEA how diffrent the two really are. We have similar basic stats and power armor...thats it... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1921916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingDeath Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Not certain if i would like plastic grey knights. The current metal ones are highly detailed and i think that plastic ones would be quite bland in comparission. Just look at your standard plastic tactical marine and compare it with a metal grey knight. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1922019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verythrax Draconis Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 It's just because a common SM IS quite bland compared to a GK anyway :huh: Seriously guys, it's incredible the level of detail possible in plastics right now, we are not during the days of the necrons release anymore. I even dare to say that the new plastics can be even better than the metals we are used to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163223-plastic-grey-knights/#findComment-1922233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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