m_r_parker Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 New Monday ForgeWorld Bulletin is up, and we get some sneak peeks at some upcoming Alpha Legion upgrades. http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/FW/Blogs/UIL0LHG5S7_15SSD62G.jpg The Forge World Studio designers are never ones to rest on their laurels. After showing some incredible models recently at the Grand Opening of Warhammer World, they’re already working hard on more, and with the Forge World Open Day only weeks away, it's no wonder! Just this week I spied some new upgrade kits for the Alpha Legion, which is quite an achievement as the XXth Legion are usually much more secretive... I'm liking it, but I hope the Hydras on the chest get some heads.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Nice! I can't wait to see what they do with the IV Legion chest upgrades! [/sarcastic font] Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castiel Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Nice! I can't wait to see what they do with the IV Legion chest upgrades! [/sarcastic font] I bet they're star-tling Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Looks alright. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6v77 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Need to se them fully festooned with shoulder pads and all. The legion cometh. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
helterskelter Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Alpha on the face( well a stylised A shape anyway) omega in the chest. Sneaky. But I like it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Aside from that blank spot on the helmet, not too bad. I think some sort of ventilation it that blank space would have been a good move. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 I just can't shrug the fact the helmet looks like Mk VII more than Mk IV Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 My first reaction is that I don't like it... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastelAvenger Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Not happy about the helmet it looks a little ridiculous, usually they get it spot on but not it's not for me this time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aias Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I was just last night trying to decide on a good, iconic Heresy-Era Infantry unit to get, as I mostly have vehicles at the moment. Now, I think I'll be waiting to pick up this upgrade and make a Veteran Tactical or two. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 They look nice. I think I'll grab some for my truescale project when they come out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-eye Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Looks somewhat weird. The torso is alright. Where are my White Scars upgrades ? :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onehip Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Think Torso and Helm look good. Agree that some vents prob would have made the helmet look better. How long does something like this release after they tease it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aias Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 If Armillus Dynat is any indication, it's about three weeks. He was previewed on March 9, and went up for pre-order on March 27. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 If Armillus Dynat is any indication, it's about three weeks. He was previewed on March 9, and went up for pre-order on March 27. Given that we still haven't had everything that was available at the Grand Opening (Warlord Titan, Guillman and Sigismund), and the Open Day is just over a month away, my guess is that these will be available to purchase on the Open Day and for general release in the following weeks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aias Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 We also still haven't seen the Night Lord or, more relevantly to the discussion, the Alpha Legion transfers. Could quite easily release the upgrade set and both transfer sets in a week, and Guilliman and Sigismund would be a good match as a Character week. Yes, I'm being hopeful: my birthday is coming up and I really want to get these upgrades around then ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Reminds me of some of the Black Templar helmets from the update kit. Looks alright but not a big fan of Alpha Legion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4066905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitnam Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Oh i like those, fits what we saw from Extermination well. Moreso then the Iron Warriors Chests, which is unfortunate since I though the IW heads were great Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4067078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I like the helmet, it looks pretty cool :) But still, the hell are my DA shoulder pads? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4067079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Operative Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Personally I think the helmet and chest are weird at best and laughable at worst, I keep looking at the helmet and seeing a strange looking mouth. The chest plate is not especially stylish or imposing its definitely missed the mark for me. I would have at least expected some scales or nice chain designs. I don't think they tried hard enough to make the alpha legion iconography subtle enough to suit them, instead we get 1 big alpha, omega and hydra plonked on the armour, which doesn't really fit in my opinion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4067215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castiel Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Personally I think the helmet and chest are weird at best and laughable at worst, I keep looking at the helmet and seeing a strange looking mouth. The chest plate is not especially stylish or imposing its definitely missed the mark for me. I would have at least expected some scales or nice chain designs. I don't think they tried hard enough to make the alpha legion iconography subtle enough to suit them, instead we get 1 big alpha, omega and hydra plonked on the armour, which doesn't really fit in my opinion. The AL don't always want to be subtle and hide their identity though, so identifying features aren't so bad, although the helmet looks a bit odd. It's worth bearing in mind that these are only 1 of 5 different variants that you'll see as well, the other torsos and heads might be better. EDIT: Having just looked again, is that Mk V plate the AL model is wearing? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4067229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 EDIT: Having just looked again, is that Mk V plate the AL model is wearing? Think it's a modified Mark IV with a Sarum helm. The torso does look a bit different though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4067542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Looks like I'll need to do some alphas if I can nail a paint scheme Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4067555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Thirst Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Oh God-Emperor the first thing I thought when I saw the helm was "that looks like the Assassins Creed logo" .... now I cant unsee it :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308548-forgeworld-bulletin-62-new-alpha-legion-upgrades/#findComment-4067593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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