Pilgrim Pod Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hi there guys. I've umm'd and ahh'd about starting up a small EC force for quite some time and have finally decided to take the plunge. My concern though is that they're being phased out because on the UK GW site the noise marine bits have been out of stock for a few weeks now. Are they now going OOP? Can anyone shed any light on what's going on there and put my concerns to rest? I like the look of the sonic weaponry sprues and don't fancy kitbashing or going the FW route for noise marines so am eager to know that I'll still be able to purchase the kits from GW. Thanks in advance for any enlightenment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It's likely due to them being slow sellers as most who use Noise Marines (NM) usually run them in small squads (should be six but some non-believers go for five marines) with a single Blastmaster upgrade. So all the Sonic Blasters just make you spend more for parts that don't get used. Personally though, converted ones look much more personal and original. Much more Slaanesh ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 For me they're showing as in stock on the UK GW site, maybe you've got a caching problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 For me they're showing as in stock on the UK GW site, maybe you've got a caching problem? Both types available here too (UK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Although, the sonic blasters do look very cool anyway. Just pretend they're bolters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspiringchaoschampion Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yeah they are in stock for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It wouldn't be a caching problem, but as a SoB player let me tell you never to worry about items going up and down on the GW store as it almost always means nothing of import ;) Starting a Slaanesh force myself the topic gave me pause, but don't forget you can raid FW for similar bits too which is what I'm planning on doing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim Pod Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ah... cache issue sorted. They are indeed in stock! Order placed for a box of marines and the sonic weaponry. Thanks for the help fellas. On another note with regards to starting a new army I've noticed the necron immortals in the bundle set on the GW site now come on 32mm bases whereas the old box set is on 25mm. I know a few marine boxes are now based on 32mm too so going forward should I just purchase the larger bases for my CSM or not? I know from a rules perspective it is unimportant. I guess on a larger base they are less likely to topple over and the base itself can be made more decorative because of the extra space. I want to build a visually appealing, uniform force hence my dilemma. Stumped here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malios Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 The 25mm vs 32mm purely comes down to visual appeal. That will only cease once GW stops packaging 25mm bases and says "32mm is the new standard" officially. If you like the look of the models on 32mm bases, go for it. If you prefer to stick with 25mm, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Big bases. More space to coil the whips. NM. They will never be 'phased out'. They are a staple of the universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 GW don't state that a certain size base has to be used for certain models. Some are obvious (Dreads, bike, Knights..), but as for infantry size, there is no hard and fast rules. A fair few people even put HQ models on 40mm (which looks good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim Pod Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks again guys. I'll be going the 32mm route. If my local GW store is anything to go by, all stores are now giving the option of free 32mm bases now when you purchase old boxes with 25mm bases so it seems to me that 32mm is going to be the future standard. Looking forward to assembling my noise marines tonight! I'm kinda wishing I picked up the metal EC shoulders now too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 That's good to know about the bases too :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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