Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 There's no Iron Warrior insignia on that model. There's a skull on his belt, but it's not an Iron Warriors symbol. It's actually based on Death Guard or Word Bearers artwork. I'm trying to ascertain if the Alpha Legionnaire has actual Alpha Legion symbolism on his chest piece, or if it's just generic artificing as seen in the Sons of Horus artwork it's based on. Something tells me both are supposed to be generic (and the Alpha Legionnaire actually reminds me more of John Blanche's art for Thunder Warriors than anything). They are close enough to me to not be loyalist models, which is frankly all i care about seeing. So Word Bearer, Death Guard or Flying Spaghetti Monster, it's all no use to me. WLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoption Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 There's no Iron Warrior insignia on that model. There's a skull on his belt, but it's not an Iron Warriors symbol. It's actually based on Death Guard or Word Bearers artwork. I'm trying to ascertain if the Alpha Legionnaire has actual Alpha Legion symbolism on his chest piece, or if it's just generic artificing as seen in the Sons of Horus artwork it's based on. Something tells me both are supposed to be generic (and the Alpha Legionnaire actually reminds me more of John Blanche's art for Thunder Warriors than anything). They are close enough to me to not be loyalist models, which is frankly all i care about seeing. So Word Bearer, Death Guard or Flying Spaghetti Monster, it's all no use to me. WLK Why not use them as a defeated opponent being crushed underfoot by your jarl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Great looking minis and yes, I eagerly await FW's reply to my inquiry on their UM recipe. What I don't get is the idea behind these events-only minis. To make them, I would imagine that FW would have to invest in the necessary molds and other tools. Why only do a limited run at all? Why not release them to the wider market at a later date (when the events-only vibe has worn off) so they can make even more $$$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm gonna use the MK III chap for my Salamanders, and the mk IV for my Night Lords. I'm not sure what isn't loyalist about either. The MK III dude could be any Legion, and the other chap would make an amazing White Scar, which I'll do if I can pick up a second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 There's no Iron Warrior insignia on that model. There's a skull on his belt, but it's not an Iron Warriors symbol. It's actually based on Death Guard or Word Bearers artwork. I'm trying to ascertain if the Alpha Legionnaire has actual Alpha Legion symbolism on his chest piece, or if it's just generic artificing as seen in the Sons of Horus artwork it's based on. Something tells me both are supposed to be generic (and the Alpha Legionnaire actually reminds me more of John Blanche's art for Thunder Warriors than anything). They are close enough to me to not be loyalist models, which is frankly all i care about seeing. So Word Bearer, Death Guard or Flying Spaghetti Monster, it's all no use to me. WLK Why not use them as a defeated opponent being crushed underfoot by your jarl? No jarl for me, atleast in the near future. Right now Im sticking with the RG in the HH. I may add the Rout to my HH "things Im never going to finish" whenever they get around to having rules. WLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I love that IW model. Is anybody going to the weekender? Because if you're taking bribes, I need that lovely model in my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Love the Death Guard inspired one, but damn is that Sons of Horus inspired one ugly with that face mask. Glad it's (so far) just a limited release thing they can rub out instead of spending more resources on this kind of style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Looking at the Iron Warriors Power Fist closer, it looks like a Power Talon with the Finger Tips nibbed off and filed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimDim Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 so im gonna end up paying a fortune on ebay for that XX(should have been freakin SOH) mini and scrapping his head to use the body as a champion or some such. Maybe ill mount that crazy looking head on a pike? might work :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 That's all I'm seeing: cutting, hacking, and chopping up these exclusive models. Some of us are nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Having just spoken to Wolf_Pack, I feel that the Alpha Legionnaire would make for a Pretty Baller White Scar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The 'Alpha Legionnaire' does not fit my Effrit, but I may get him for bits, for future projects. The 'Iron Warrior' is nice, can see a use for him somewhere, although again, not with my current Effrit project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 So one's actually DG and the other SoH - suits me fine ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think the one identified as Death Guard earlier is actually based off of Word Bearers artwork. However, they're generic enough to fit in as anything. The AL painted one will make a great Champion or Moritat for those who haven't modeled one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Works for me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Tharand Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I will have this Iron Warrior...aka Word Bearer. He will be mine, oh yes he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Being fair to the AL model, it's kinda taken in crap lighting at a terrible angle. I wouldn't judge it on the merits of that. When oh when will GW learn that taking photos is more than pressing "auto" settings and pushing the capture button. They're still on the desk for crying out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I wonder how many bits they come in, with that Alpha Legion one I might swap out the head and give him a different right hand arm to make him a alpha legion saboteur or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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