tangoalphatwo Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Those are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closet Skeleton Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) Are we seeing a peak at a possible possessed in there too? Its not a possessed, its some kind of mutant kill team specialism. Not really any evidence of future possesseed stuff since it just looks a bit like one of the Shadowspear Greater possessed. Edited February 21, 2022 by Closet Skeleton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Chaos Marines look so happy. Smiling Grinning This reads like the start of a Haiku Dosjetka, Pork Chop Express, Triszin and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Legionnaire Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Are we seeing a peak at a possible possessed in there too? Its not a possessed, its some kind of mutant kill team specialism. Not really any evidence of future possesseed stuff since it just looks a bit like one of the Shadowspear Greater possessed. By peak I don’t literally mean he’s designed to be one in the kill team.. more directions GW could go modeling wise, and ideas for conversions… Doctor Perils 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Overall boring upgrade sprue... where is the whacky new tech from the dark mechanicus?Well, I think this upgrade sprue looks amazing, another source for the chaincannon and new options bringing versatility to a squad that's increasingly felt like the moustache twirly goons of the setting is a real breath of fresh air for CSM imo. Having the terrain double up from last year's Charadon boxset feels pretty lame though - I was really hoping for some Eldar terrain just like how the Orks had some. Oh well Silas7, Alby the Slayer, Pork Chop Express and 5 others 8 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) Well, well, well... ;) Really nice models, if I had Eldar or DEldar I'd be all over these. I still think I'll go with Rangers when I do Eldar in Kill Team. Given that the last Kill Team expansion saw a shiny new kit (Sororitas), and an older kit with a new upgrade sprue, I wouldn't be surprised if Nachmund is similar - if so, I bet it'll be the Chaos Marine squad with a new upgrade sprue that is in this set. Happy to be wrong though..! The only way I see power armored CSM kill teams happening if this is similar to the Chalnath box. Given all the reliable rumors coming out about the upcoming CSM release, it really seems like we'll be getting new cultists, and KT would be a perfect release spot going off the general format seen so far.Yup, just as I called it. Basic squad with an upgrade sprue. Entirely new minis would've wonderful, but my expectations were already tempered. Hopefully we'll see some amazing Chaos models when the Codex is (finally!!!) announced. Anyway, if the terrain is good, I'll get this set. Otherwise, I'll just get the book separately off that well known auction site :D and convert specialists from my unbuilt Chaos Marines. *EDIT* Just seen that it's the Sector Mechanicus stuff, I have some of it but not the bigger pieces; got loads of the pipes though. So it's a maybe to getting the set. Love the Chaos Marine upgrades though! Looking forward to doing these as Legion of Taurus :yes: Edited February 21, 2022 by firestorm40k Harleqvin and Brother Dallo 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitnam Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Well, well, well... ;) Really nice models, if I had Eldar or DEldar I'd be all over these. I still think I'll go with Rangers when I do Eldar in Kill Team. Given that the last Kill Team expansion saw a shiny new kit (Sororitas), and an older kit with a new upgrade sprue, I wouldn't be surprised if Nachmund is similar - if so, I bet it'll be the Chaos Marine squad with a new upgrade sprue that is in this set. Happy to be wrong though..! The only way I see power armored CSM kill teams happening if this is similar to the Chalnath box. Given all the reliable rumors coming out about the upcoming CSM release, it really seems like we'll be getting new cultists, and KT would be a perfect release spot going off the general format seen so far.Yup, just as I called it. Basic squad with an upgrade sprue. Entirely new minis would've wonderful, but my expectations were already tempered. Hopefully we'll see some amazing Chaos models when the Codex is (finally!!!) announced. Anyway, if the terrain is good, I'll get this set. Otherwise, I'll just get the book separately off that well known auction site :D and convert specialists from my unbuilt Chaos Marines. I think what really convinced me this was gonna be cultists or traitor guard is the same rumor mill that has been pretty spot on for the most part. Just made too much sense. Oh well, that sorcerer in training is well worth it firestorm40k 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Marshal Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) I mean, they're not bad models or anything but... yeah. Sort of irritating when it just being an 'upgrade set' means they could've used it to give one of the non-standalone Legions like Night Lords, Iron Warriors, etc an upgrade sprue. Edited February 21, 2022 by Lord Marshal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 I think what really convinced me this was gonna be cultists or traitor guard is the same rumor mill that has been pretty spot on for the most part. Just made too much sense. Oh well, that sorcerer in training is well worth itI still think the cultists/Traitor guard rumour will pay off when the Codex comes out - would've liked them to be in this release, but I do like the CSM upgrades for this. Indeed, that Aspiring Sorceror is :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePenitentOne Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Chaos Marines look so happy. Smiling Grinning This reads like the start of a Haiku I'll take that bullet: Smiling through madness Chaos Marines look happy Grinning as you die. WARMASTER_, Magos Takatus, gaurdian31 and 10 others 13 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabando Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 thought this was just a new chaos squad and was pretty disapointed. but now knowing its an upgrade sprue im much happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARMASTER_ Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 I mean, they're not bad models or anything but... yeah. Sort of irritating when it just being an 'upgrade set' means they could've used it to give one of the non-standalone Legions like Night Lords, Iron Warriors, etc an upgrade sprue. I mean is it a miss though? Most of these upgrade bits feel legion specific without non legion players missing out There’s enough chain axes with this and the chosen to easier make a world eaters Warband Night lords got a “flayer” marine Wordbearers/death guard got a sorcerer adept Possessed for say black legion But they could all still pretty much work for any legion, Chaos is so varied it’s really the best of all worlds having a general kit Antarius, firestorm40k, Doctor Perils and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 So are there just six “special” Marines? I count three basic Bolter/Chainsword dudes and the Flamer looks pretty standard. Dallo The Lost Son 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttoVonAwesome Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 The happy fellow with the demon weapon will look brilliant with the chain gun. Doctor Perils 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 The happy fellow with the demon weapon will look brilliant with the chain gun. Was thinking that, very heavy from TF2 :D Magos Takatus 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkia the Bloody Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Hmmm.... looking at this, I might have to get the box. These Chaos Marines would look great as part of my warband and they really look as if they are having fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyriks Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Maybe this was already known and I missed it, but are those drake scale cloaks on the Corsairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinpact Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 This does match up with the rumors in the other board, so that's interesting. I love the possessed guy and the sorcerer. Would have liked to see some weird daemon weaponry, but more general use stuff is always good. gorg_graggel and Valkia the Bloody 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alby the Slayer Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Ok, I will wait for the stand alone corsairs box. Generic Chaos marine. They are nice but they do nothing for me. Yeah you can pass them for any legion but it costs them nothing to do some real actual traitor legion. An IW squad or world bearers or anything, just for this release. Oh well... "Old" terrain. Come on, something chaos or a space (xeno) ship like we saw in the rogue trader box would be much better. Happy to see someone interested of course, but this is simple, I don't need or want anything in the box expect for the corsairs so I will see them in the future... Scribe 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovellovin Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Yeah this is an instant buy for me. I want both factions and the terrain too. Same. I’m looking forward to having this box set. Dagoth Ur and Grand_Master_Alpharius 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mittens Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) Depending on the price, I will probably get this box. I like the options for both sides. Honestly, half tempted to get two, if the price is right. Doing my Black Legion after I finish my Deathguard, and sort of want some of those options! Edited February 21, 2022 by Marshall Mittens Doctor Perils and Lord Raven 19 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Nord in Gravis Armour Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 I was a little surprised to see that they'd kept the Charadon color scheme for the Mechanicus terrain rather than reverting back to the classic Mars look, but then I saw that not only are they using the same battlemap (which wouldn't have fit the Mars colors as well), but also the overall dark grey of the Charadon scheme is either the same exact color as what they're using for the Fronteris hatches and gates or a very close cousin. Meanwhile the main grey of the Fronteris line is still complementary to the main color of the Charadon scheme. So mixing terrain between the Fronteris and Mechanicus ranges using the exhibited paint schemes for both will be a breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legionary Pallas Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) I don't know if I'm overestimating what is possible with just one upgrade sprue, but I must say I'm a little disappointed by the CSM team here. I find the additions to the CSM kit unimaginative and within the realm of a pretty decent kitbash. The team had to be an upgrade sprue, obviously, there was no reason to think it would be less like Chalnath and more like Octarius, but I would've picked Raptors over CSM as the base kit. If you had told me it was gonna be based on the CSM kit my mind would've been thinking less like "add a chainaxe guy" and more like "spikier versions of Legion Recon Marines". That could be a whole new unit for the Chaos roster for 40k too, call them Corruptors (trademark pending) because they're the guys who set up cults and rituals on worlds before the rest of the warband arrives. You could have so many awesome options in there too, like a sniper but the scope is a daemons eye or something. Edited February 21, 2022 by Legionary Pallas Alby the Slayer, Preliminary Bombardment, Marshal Loss and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Gotta say that I'm not thrilled with the set. The actual upgrade sprue is really cool; the parts look flavourful and offer masses of kitbashing potential. GW have knocked every CSM model they've made in the last 5 years or so out of the park and these are no different. But the base CSM squad is less than 3 years old, and now the price will presumably be inflated with an upgrade sprue that offers options the squad can get nowhere else. I appreciate that there probably weren't a lot of good options for an actual Chaos Space Marine kill team, but I would have preferred to see something like Renegade Guard or a mixture of Cultists/Mutants, that sort of thing, fill the slot for us. I'd also hoped to see (some of) the new Fronteris terrain in the box, or even Imperialis again, so yet more Sector Mechanicus stuff is a bit of a disappointment. On the plus side, this does seem to provide a shot in the arm for the validity of those CSM rumours, which contain some very exciting changes for veterans of the long war. Khornestar, Scribe, Slave to Darkness and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptix Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Honestly I'm just hoping the "upgrade" sprue coincidentally adds enough bolters/chainswords and bolt pistols to make an entire bare bones squad :P Lexington and Khornestar 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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