cptphoenixck Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Just incase anyone hasn't seen the new GK models they're now available on pre-order (http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/armySubUnitCats.jsp?catId=cat440160a&rootCatGameStyle=) So I'm starting a new topic to discuss the models (not the rules themselves) Personally I'm pretty meh about the whole wave, the basic GK squad looks plain, the GK terminator squad look like they're all out of proportion. Frankly I wish instead of waiting 2+ years for plastics I'd bought more squads when you could. I'm hoping I'm wrong when I eventually get to see them, like I was with the SR, because lately GW's been taking the ugliest photos possible of its models. Further I'm hoping the unaturalness of the poses is because they got a toddler to stick the kit together rather than it being sculpted in. Anyways rant over :mellow: What do you guys think of the new models? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marid Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I already have quite a few of the metal GKTs and PAGKs. I'm not keen on mixing plastic and metal, so I'll probably skip the plastic models. That said, I'm not especially impressed with the latest painting style of the 'eavy metal team. The models may be better than they appear in photos. The proportions of the heads and limbs do seem off however. If I do get a Dread Knight I'm definitely not using the bare head terminator. Otherwise I think it is fine. The Storm Raven is a Winnebago with wings. I really hope Forge World helps us out there. http://web.pdx.edu/~wordr/Photos/Warhammer40k/spaceballs-ship.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2688274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verythrax Draconis Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Am I the only one that didn't liked the new sculpts? The Termies look wonky, with big heads, and the characters look out of proportion or too warmachine-like. Maybe is just the painting style used by GW to display them, but, but... that's a good thing that I still have some metal termies. The PAGKs look nice, since they are basically the same, with cool poses and better sculpts. Like the DK, but it have some of the cartoony warmachine feel as well... Oh well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2688652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Rawl Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I thought that as well, but the model range looks fantastic when you see in person. The GW nearest to me has a full display cabnet fully painted of GKs and they looked mitghtly impressive, the Dreadknight is so much better when you have it in hand so much meatier and meaner looking then in the pics Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2688660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barek Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Marid, concerning the Storm Raven: my girlfriend agrees with you. ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2688739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptphoenixck Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Marid, concerning the Storm Raven: my girlfriend agrees with you. ;) Strangely enough my GF agrees with yours, and I cant see why? (sarcasm) @Draconis - I have to say that I agree totally everything looks off kilter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2689004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Draigo suffers from 'not being sculpted by Jes Goodwin'. The plastics are great. Shame about the Storm Bolter cartridges. I prefer drum feeds. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2689112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Did anyone else notice they already took down the one Inquisitor with the plasma pistol/power fist? That sucks, I liked it... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2689116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoDoc Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Draigo suffers from 'not being sculpted by Jes Goodwin'.Helmeted Draigo suffers much less in that arena. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2689118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boreas Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Did anyone else notice they already took down the one Inquisitor with the plasma pistol/power fist? That sucks, I liked it... Stupid GW is keeping that awesome model "limited" so they can please some no-morals price-gougers happy? Phil Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2689372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredegar Kadere Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 GW Customer Service said the posting of Gideon Lorr on the web store was a mistake. :( Color me sad. Overall, I find the new plastic Grey Knights to look nice. The only dislike I have from looking at the pictures is the look of the storm bolter. Having the barrel as a single solid rectangle with two holes does not proper to me. The old style with the appearance of two seperate barrels looked 'better'. Easy enough fix but it does mean extra work, cut a little 'v' between the two and done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2690238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden441 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 GW Customer Service said the posting of Gideon Lorr on the web store was a mistake. :( Color me sad. interesting, I purchased Gideon Lorr prior to it being taken down and it was charged to my card.... it said it was shipped (along with other models) i wonder if it will come or if they will just give me credit.... personally i want that mini so damn bad that i would pay twice the cost just to have it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2690263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inache Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Aww, well that sucks, I hope they refund me quickly then. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2690265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I think that I actually prefer the old models, though I'm glad they are in plastic. The new ones just give me the feeling of something being subtly wrong, but I can't pinpoint it...yet. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2690275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inache Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I think it's just poor pose choices by the team. The PAGK heads are tilted back, so they're much more prominent than we've seen before, same with the termies. The only real difference I can see between the termies, is that the plastic legs are a little thinner than the metal ones. I think some of it also has to do with the fact that there were only five static poses for the each choice, plus the Incinerator and Psycannon, so anything else looks odd. I for one don't like the new psycannon or flamer. Much prefer the metal models, and I'll probably be picking those up to fill out those choices. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2690287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justcar Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have to say... The models are amazing! The level of detail and customization is WAY better! Once you see them in person, you'll realize what I am talking about. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2690295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealadin Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I've seen them in person and still prefer the metal models. As others have said they don't match up to the quality of the older models. Some features are better, ie the text in the armour, detail wise, but overall I don't think I would ever buy the plastic GKT except for arms. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2690599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerodyme Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Question: I maybe wrong, as i haven't seen the model in person, but didn't Cortez used to have a different model? I have only seen him with his hammer over the shoulder, but on the GW site, he is holding it more downwards... Is possible to reposition him so easily, or did I miss something? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2691883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Lord Fenrir Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Helper monkeys...........whatever next? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2691886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew B Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I've seen them in person and still prefer the metal models.As others have said they don't match up to the quality of the older models. Some features are better, ie the text in the armour, detail wise, but overall I don't think I would ever buy the plastic GKT except for arms. I really think that the new Termies look really nice. I especially like the heads in the 3rd picture from the site[1]. Some postures are awkward and that was probably done to reveal as much as possible of the model detail. When you assemble your own they'll most likely have better postures (the Apothecary really looks ok in my opinion). [1] http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_Custom...s03_873x627.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2691918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden441 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 GW Customer Service said the posting of Gideon Lorr on the web store was a mistake. :) Color me sad. interesting, I purchased Gideon Lorr prior to it being taken down and it was charged to my card.... it said it was shipped (along with other models) i wonder if it will come or if they will just give me credit.... personally i want that mini so damn bad that i would pay twice the cost just to have it. just got my order, if you ordered Gideon Lorr prior to them taking him down, they did ship him.... so excited to finally own this model! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2692673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inache Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 GW Customer Service said the posting of Gideon Lorr on the web store was a mistake. :D Color me sad. interesting, I purchased Gideon Lorr prior to it being taken down and it was charged to my card.... it said it was shipped (along with other models) i wonder if it will come or if they will just give me credit.... personally i want that mini so damn bad that i would pay twice the cost just to have it. just got my order, if you ordered Gideon Lorr prior to them taking him down, they did ship him.... so excited to finally own this model! Praise the Emperor! Hopefully it'll get here tomorrow then. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/224735-gk-model-pre-orders-on-gw-store/#findComment-2692705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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