Rune Priest Ridcully Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have seen the new blood angels models and it makes very annoyed and ask 1 question... WHY did GW give us only about 6-8 heleted heads, and about 30+ unhelmeted heads, the majority of witch look like some stupid punks!, what realy mifed me was though, why no old style helmit?, sure we have thw wolf helmet, whitch is lovely (about 10 months after I spent hours getting it off the old metal captain model for my rune priest <_< ..), but we got no old armour helmets, other non codex chapters got: Black Templars: Mk 4 helmet and chestplate and 2 Mk 2-3 helmets, okay Mk7's Dark Angels: nice hooded GK style helmet Mk2-3,okay Mk7's looks like Blood Angels get: Mk 3 helmet, Mk 4 Helmet, okay Mk7's all we got were : about 25 ugly unhelmeted models, 4-6 weird Mk7's, about 5 decent unhelmeted models and one brilliant wolf helmet and an okay beakie. I haven't got the box since I have already got a lot of wolves, but was and still sometimes tempted, if GW hadn't messed up on the heads I may have got it, so I ask, why no old armour for the wolves? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Actually we got a Mk 4 helmet, a Heresy pattern helmet, and what could easily be an iron armor helmet.... While I agree Id have liked more helmeted heads than we got, perhaps dropping some open heads in the process, I have to admit- our Wolf Pack was designed to be mixed with tactical squads for best effect.... so it makes sense- we can get helmets almost anywhere, but SW open heads are found in only two places. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2295879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I used Tactical heads and mixed mine <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2295889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Grey Mage is right, there is a mix, and to be honest I think an army with a lot of unhelmeted heads gives it more character. The expressions of the faces are all quite good, it's some of the hair styles that are a bit goofy. If you don't like the hair styles then just change them with a bit of GS. Over all I think we were lucky to get what we got in the way we got it, and I am no GW hardcore supporter, but I think GW did quite well this time by us Wolves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2295903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Ridcully Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 where on the sprue is the MK4 and Iron helmet? I've never seen it on the ones my freinds got and since I am thinking of converting an Iron priest on Thunderwolf, but I already have 16+ Bloodclaws and a few Grey hunters I never use, and a whole case tray of wolf guard who I rarely use, so it may seem a waste, nut if their is nice old armour, I guess my Salamanders or Pre Heresy Thousand sons could use them... I will not covert Thunderwolves, I will not convert Thunderwolf riders. My wallet is now hoping that you are wrong, otherwise it will suffer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2295930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester262 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 space wolves don't like to use helmets. With them on they can't use their acute senses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2295937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'd have taken plain Mk7 helmets over some of the bare head sculpts on that Wolf Pack sprue Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2295986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonDrakenstorm Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The fact is, like jester262 said, that helmet block senses more developed on SW (it is said in the 3rd volume of the saga of Ragnar). Another point : you can't put your beard in a helmet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2295998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 And that's why the Ragnar books are very ornate doorstops. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonbeagle Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I really like the unhelmetted heads. I used the fluff of the blood claws to back up why they're unhelmeted. They're out to prove themselves, they can fight without helmets. It really helps to differentiate my squads of claws using pistol/chainsword to my hunters using pistol/chainsword. The hunters have been through enough battles to have seen holes punch in domes, they know to use a helmet. Then theres a couple of my wolf guard and my lone wolf who are just so B.A. that they don't care. I say I could have used more unhelmeted's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 There are tons of helmeted heads in the tactical box. Also, remember that GW fully expects you to buy non SW marine stuff to flesh out your army. Means more flexibility for you and more money for them. That said, I love un helmeted heads for SWs despite not being realistic. It just does something extra in the "character" department for me. And I like painting flesh. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Scourge Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 As has already been stated, Space Wolves have more developed senses than the other Marine Chapters. Hearing, sight, smell etc etc A helmet's auto senses kind of negate that advantage. Of course, from a strictly aesthetic stand point...nothing says Space Wolf more than a hairy and fanged berserker screaming at the sky. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpriest Cjarl Nightmane Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Helmets are for the Ultra-Marines who follow the Codex Astartes... but this wolf only listens to the All Father or Russ...So helmets for doorstops or a nice bludgeon weapon when the need over takes me ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niiai Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 An besides: Helmets smells bad! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Actually we got a Mk 4 helmet, a Heresy pattern helmet, and what could easily be an iron armor helmet.... Where, where and where? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saphius Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I agree I would have liked more helmeted heads. I do think about half of the Non-Helmeted heads don't look good to me. Though I have to disagree about the helmets we have not being good. I really like the helmets on the sprue. Though most love the Wolf Head - I only think that should be used on models with a Helm of Russ so I only have 1 in my army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Am i the only one hating that wolf helmet, I was hoping for more like a wolfskull one so i wouldnt have to keep killing Ulrik models, I cant think of a unit that i would give that helmet :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester262 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I didn't like the wolf helm either. I gave all of mine away. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niiai Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I liked the wolf helmet. That is why they give us 40 helmets, so we have some to choose from. ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Actually we got a Mk 4 helmet, a Heresy pattern helmet, and what could easily be an iron armor helmet.... Where, where and where? Studded round helm with cabblings, runic corvus helm, and I was incorrect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2296748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReyRex Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Helmets are for the Ultra-Marines who follow the Codex Astartes... but this wolf only listens to the All Father or Russ...So helmets for doorstops or a nice bludgeon weapon when the need over takes me :P You said it right there, Cjarl! I also love the Wolf Helmet. I use that helmet on my MotW models! Rex Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2299657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Personally, I shy away from the wolf helmet. There is something about the snout that doesn't look right IMO. It has a rather comical look to it rather than a fearsome one. I have yet to use it with any model. I might try it with the venerable dread. Maybe if it is half covered it might look better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2299692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 i once thought about how that wolf head would look if you decided to cutt of it's snout and replace it by a skull one from one of the backpack totems. if it were to look good it could be a cheap and easy conversion instead of having to chop up an ulrik. unfortunaly i still haven't gotten anything new besides the dex Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2299883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantus Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 All my wolves, including blood claws, wear their helmets. I'm picky like that, I just feel that on the warhammer 40k battlefield, you need your helmet. The only models I allow to be unhelmeted are Mark of the Wulfen or someone like Nyal that's such a hero that he doesn't need it. But its really just a personal preference. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193286-why-the-unhelmited-heads/#findComment-2299970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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