New Chaos Models

[Chapter Master Valrak]

Beside the Huron and the Red Corsair stuff that is rumoured to be coming, apparently more models are coming for Chaos.

 

• New Defiler (Has head options for Thousand Sons, Emperors Children etc)
• New Mutilators

 

Also it seems GW are doing more repacked Chaos boxsets like Thousand Sons, Emperors Children, Iron Warriors with their new Upgrades etc.

 

Hopefully even more stuff :)

 

Spoiler

 

 

[gaurdian31]

Excellent news! Can't wait for Huron and the bikers! The other kits will be nice, but Huron and bikers I think are the ones that need updates the most.

Edited yesterday at 03:01 PM by gaurdian31
changed replacements to updates

[sitnam]

I'm pretty tempted for a new Defiler, the idea is awesome but the model just hasn't aged well.

[Lord Abaia]

A new defiler has been the number one item on my wishlist for a few years now. I'll be picking one up straight away. Better get started on that back log I promised I'd finish before buying new models 

[Ahzek451]

A new defiler...man I remember when that kit was brand new. If they make an updated one that also has bits for all the legions....oh man. 

[HeadlessCross]

I'm conflicted about new Mutilators because Chaos doesn't NEED more melee options. They need more range options. 

[ZeroWolf]

If you were to ask me now, I'd sway heavily towards Huron being the Christmas reveal because I can't see GW resisting a play on red as a Christmas colour, and the red corsairs. Of course this does open the door to the idea that if not huron himself, it'll be the other red corsair kit with a tease of Huron.

 

*says all that, then watches as Huron is just a random Monday model reveal in the new year*

[Marshal Loss]

Phenomenal news, both because the Defiler is iconic and badly needs a new kit, and because the EC roster can barely cover a piece of toast so any additions will be very much appreciated. Legion/god specific bits in the kit would be a great move.

[Prot]

31 minutes ago, Marshal Loss said:

Phenomenal news, both because the Defiler is iconic and badly needs a new kit, and because the EC roster can barely cover a piece of toast so any additions will be very much appreciated. Legion/god specific bits in the kit would be a great move.

 

Completely agree. When I make 3-4 different lists for different detachments with my EC they are anywhere from 80-100% identical. The range is criminally small. Defiler is a great addition and perhaps the mutilators. (Side note-I'd love to see another add on of some form of cultists.)

[01RTB01]

Like many I remember building a defiler back around 2002-2004(?).

 

Also I'm really enjoying playing EC this edition and having defilers within the roster would be great. I don't mind running karnivores but I'd prefer to keep it to 'just' EC stuff. 

 

Here's hoping!

[Kommisar_K]

Ay that's what we need! Very much looking forward to new Defiler. Haven't watched the video, hopefully this new stuff comes sooner rather than later. 

[DeadFingers]

Bit weird that they'd be releasing Huron, a Red Corsairs command squad and a Red corsairs elite unit and then double down on CSM with an Iron Warriors themed release that includes a new Defiler, new Mutilators, and the Iron Warriors upgrade sprue, all of this before 11th, but apparently save the Bikers for 11th.

 

I'm all for it though, gimme all of that no matter how weirdly staggered their releases are.

Edited yesterday at 06:34 PM by DeadFingers

[Indy Techwisp]

Y'know, something that may add credibility to this is that semi-recent change to the Tourney Base Size rules which requires the Defiler to be on it's base (specifically the one it doesn't actually come with).

 

If there's a new Defiler on the way, that would explain the tourney rules requiring you to use the base it presumably will come with.

[Redcomet]

I have been wanting a new Huron for an eternity.

 

And It will be very interesting to see where they take the new Defiler

[Nephaston]

I believe this, because it is exactly what I want to hear.

 

here's hoping the defiler retains some undivided trapping/rules

[Indy Techwisp]

14 minutes ago, Nephaston said:

I believe this, because it is exactly what I want to hear.

 

here's hoping the defiler retains some undivided trapping/rules

 

It almost certainly has to because base CSM have access

[Marshal Rohr]

They’re updating the Defiler already? That things got another 25 years easy. 

Edited yesterday at 07:27 PM by Marshal Rohr

[Indy Techwisp]

I am hoping this is a sign they're gonna update/replace the Helbrute with something that's either less... fleshy or has options to tone down the fleshiness

[Nephaston]

44 minutes ago, Indy Techwisp said:

 

It almost certainly has to because base CSM have access

I mean probably, but after the (repeated) loss of undivided daemon princes I will remain forever suspect GW will take the joy of fence-sitting from me. 

[NorthernUltramarines]

22 minutes ago, Indy Techwisp said:

I am hoping this is a sign they're gonna update/replace the Helbrute with something that's either less... fleshy or has options to tone down the fleshiness

 

How would you feel about them keeping the hellbrute, but just having other dreadnought options? Never understood why Marines can have a variety of dreadnought types, but Chaos only get the one. I really love the hellbrute model but I think Chaos having access to a more 'demonic' Leviathan & Contemptor would suit them perfectly.

[The Praetorian of Inwit]

A new huron and Defiler are both well overdue. 

 

If the Defiler includes head options for Emperor's Children then it must be being added to their codex at some point. One can hope GW will look to expand EC to being a more rounded gaction in unit choice. 

 

This may be clutching at straws but maybe it means the Predator will come to EC too. I don't see why EC players shouldn't have tanks. 

[Scribe]

57 minutes ago, Marshal Rohr said:

They’re updating the Defiler already? That things got another 25 years easy. 

 

Unironically it still remains one of my favourite kits.

[Ahzek451]

5 minutes ago, Scribe said:

 

Unironically it still remains one of my favourite kits.

It was amazing, so many conversions. It was super common to see kitbashes and numerous defilers smashed together to make scorpions. I loved it so much I 3d designed and printed conversion bits to make it look Tzeentchy for my t.sons. 

[Indy Techwisp]

40 minutes ago, NorthernUltramarines said:

How would you feel about them keeping the hellbrute, but just having other dreadnought options? Never understood why Marines can have a variety of dreadnought types, but Chaos only get the one. I really love the hellbrute model but I think Chaos having access to a more 'demonic' Leviathan & Contemptor would suit them perfectly.

 

TBH, I've been hoping for a Psychic/Rubric Dreadnought for TSons, but for generic CSM (and options for EC, WE and DG) I feel a Contemptor Dread chassis would be a nice touch for a less mutated and more "Traitor" Dreadnought.

[Wispy]

Dunno what the upgrade kits entail, but the Cult legions definitely need better access to central Chaos Space Marine stuff. I see no reason why DG, WE, TS, EC can't take things like Havocs, Raptors, or even Legionaries. Space Wolves have two flavours of unique battleline infantry but they can still build & deploy all the flavors of Intercessor.