CuddlesHeretics Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Now that they have made the transition from metal to plastic, the models seem to have lost some of their charm. I remember when (get your nostalgia hats on people) they were first released, somewhere back in the 280's of White Dwarf (237 was my first, still have it ;)) and they were jaw-droppingly amazing, better than space marine terminators in fact (a lot better, due to the fact that the terminators at the time were all-metal and had very little pose-ability (new word there...). Back to my original point, they just don't seem to have that appeal anymore, yes they're better than standard terminators, but the helmets have been elongated and now look incredibly knight-ish, which may be a desired effect, but does not look like the original models, and now don't have the same effect. Flamers, you may now begin :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thade Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Not really sure it's wise to try and invoke forum-flame. ;) The mods (indeed, most of us) sort of frown on it. This is the B&C; it's not one of those other, less civil forums you may have encountered. (Read as: virtually all other forums.) That said, I very much like the new plastic kits. I'm a bit disappointed in the lack of chest and leg variety (only five per kit), but that's not too hard to amend with files, green stuff, bits, and patience. I dig the new shoulder plates, I love the heads, and the detail in general is very pleasing. I like them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Everyone seems really nice on this forum, I used to be a regular on Bungie.net, and this is much nicer, and constructive haha ;) edit: I only put 'flamers, begin' because it seemed like a rather controversial viewpoint.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Everyone seems really nice on this forum, I used to be a regular on Bungie.net, and this is much nicer, and constructive haha :) edit: I only put 'flamers, begin' because it seemed like a rather controversial viewpoint.... Everybody is welcome to an opinion. :) Especially when it's presented politely, non-judgementally, and non-confrontationally. Which you did. :o However, no need to looking for a fight! As you seem to have inferred, we don't like that 'round here. ;) Anyway, I have to say that the 2nd version of metal GK models are what attracted me to 40K to begin with, all those years ago. I still think the original GK metal termies are pretty cool, too, and maybe one day I'll have to seek some out at a swap fair or on eBay. But I also think the new plastic GKTs are just as good. I miss the "heft" of the old models, but I like the increased poseability and ease of construction of the new ones. Since the new look is just about as good to my eye ... I'm a happy camper. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 In no way am I saying they don't look good, just different, and seem to be lacking the flair they had. It might be that the grey knight terminator models don't stand the test of time like standard terminators. But let's be honest, Grey Knights = ghostbusters mk.40000 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thade Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Conversion possibilities with plastic make me happier with plastic in virtually all cases, frankly. That's especially true for GKT. Also, I can't imagine drilling and magnetizing pewter weapon options would be fun...or cheap. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 And hey, they're a lot cheaper too :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Kezef Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 You whipper-snappers, you don't know your born! I remmember the 1st gen Grey Knights, none of this fancy-pants storm bolter on the wrist, REAL Grey Knights had their bolters on their NFW and none of this choice lark! No, we had halberds and we bloody well liked it. Youngsters today, bah. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 And they looked bad-ass-as-hell. Where can I get my hands on some..? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo429 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I can't stand metal models, try and avoid them as much as possible and for that reason, I prefer the plastic models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglez Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 the older models (circa 1989) are only available on ebay, or model swap sites, as they went out of production quite awhile ago... I love the look of the old ones, and use one as my libby http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c397/nurglez/LibbyMk2.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 They'd be good as ghost knights edit: love how MK is in the background... ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiad Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 But let's be honest, Grey Knights = ghostbusters mk.40000 So Grey Knights are just a bunch of mid-aged comedians with an arsenal of lighting SFX? :blink: :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 But let's be honest, Grey Knights = ghostbusters mk.40000 So Grey Knights are just a bunch of mid-aged comedians with an arsenal of lighting SFX? :blink: :P x40000, yes... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherWasted Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Old Grey Knight Terminator models SUCKED. Seriously. They were clunky as all heck. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 True, but so was everything back then :L Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I think GKT are one of the best troop choices in the game now. I6 and S5 in melee plus they all have force weapons... It's kind of crazy. G Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2855727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Old Grey Knight Terminator models SUCKED. Seriously. They were clunky as all heck. Awww. ;) I still think they're cool.... :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2856188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 It was 1200 points for 5... :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2856195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thade Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Old Grey Knight Terminator models SUCKED. Seriously. They were clunky as all heck. Awww. ;) I still think they're cool.... :) I'm with #6 here. Before those "high fidelity" space wolf kits came out recently, those metal GK terminators were among the best models GW released; they looked great. <3 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2856206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Not as cool as the space wolf rune priest in terminator armour :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2856208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thade Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Not as cool as the space wolf rune priest in terminator armour :) All subjective, of course. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2856211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglez Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Well my reason for using the older model was A: I like it 2: I had the model lying around and didn't want to spend money C: I'm saying it's a really old piece of armour, which it is 4: I really like it and finally E: It actually has a psychic hood on it, unlike the pretend ones that our new grey knight terminators have (and I would have made him from the new plastic kit). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2856796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 But hey, even the worst looking grey knight looks much better than pretty much any other troops choice... For any other army.. edit: EVER. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236862-grey-knight-terminators/#findComment-2858298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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