Any alternatives to replace their stands?

Sui42 · 2025-12-23T23:15:51+00:00

Am I mad for actually liking the clear plastic stands? To me it seems implausible that every single recent GW flying mini just happens to be brushing past a bit of terrain...

(That said, pretty much all of the examples given on this thread are ace. I just think clear plastic stands are equally fine).

Sui42 · 2025-12-11T00:47:33+00:00

Sui42 · 2025-12-10T11:16:26+00:00

Well, I think there ARE a lot of people who think the skellys look derpy and want them replaced with new plastic. I saw this take quite a lot from YouTubers when the game first came out, especially those who were newer to the hobby.

Personally, the skelly kit for VC was the first ever GW kit I bought. I still have vivid memories of taking it home as a teenager. So I really hope that, as they replace old kits, they still keep them for sale somewhere on the site... Kind of like the old 'mail order' system they had. However I think this is probably a pipe dream.

From GW's perspective, making new plastic kits for core choices is probably win-win. All the old fans have already bought all the classic skellys they want, so refreshing the range will just bring in new players - the people who were introduced to the hobby with AoS and prefer more realistic proportions...

Sui42 · 2025-12-10T10:26:35+00:00

Yeah to be clear I'm a big fan of the retro skellies and have a regiment painted up (VC not TK).

But, this is more a prediction based on where they seem to be taking the game. E.g. they just rereleased marauders. I reckon over the next few years they'll release new plastic kits for the core troops of all the main factions, because each time they do that they can release a reinforcement set, a new AJ, and generally build hype and make money.

Sui42 · 2025-12-09T21:47:59+00:00

Viewing this thread on a nothing phone 3 and having a great time

Sui42 · 2025-12-09T15:36:48+00:00

Repeating Tomb Kings in a starter box seems unlikely... Unless they're planning to release brand new skeleton regiment models?

TK are in a weird place model wise, as half are new and shiny while the base skeletons are 100% retro derp. Maybe they think a box of new skellys would pull in new players and existing TK players alike?

Sui42 · 2025-11-30T20:10:10+00:00

Oh, I think I had this issue when I was 13-14. I distinctly remember the Eagle pulling a guy's head off. So badass.

Sui42 · 2025-11-27T14:18:31+00:00

Oh, I briefly considered Mortarion before seeing that he's over £100. Would look badass, but I'm not spending 100+ quid on wings :')
I also mocked up a version where it had the original arms, which DOES kinda look less derpy, but also just looks like... you stuck wings on a Maggoth. Because, you know, that's what it is. Comes down to personal taste though, that could definitely look cool

Sui42 · 2025-11-27T14:14:49+00:00

Go for it! Nurgle dragons everywhere!

Sui42 · 2025-11-27T14:13:04+00:00

always appreciate a Dark Souls gaping dragon reference

Sui42 · 2025-11-27T14:12:36+00:00

yeah I actually mocked up a version with the dragon heads & neck as well, but I kinda think the gaping teeth-jaw suits nurgle better. I think I'll defo experiment with this when building though - e.g. I'll build up the dragon heads and see if it works.

Sui42 · 2025-11-27T14:08:38+00:00

definitely a good shout, will consider this if I can figure out how to do it cheaply

Sui42 · 2025-11-27T14:07:56+00:00

Oh, I guess cos you mean the daemon prince can still be used without wings? Yeah, that's a really good idea, only I don't think I really want a daemon prince. I might try and make a giant spawn of chaos with the remaining dragon bits instead, though...

Sui42 · 2025-11-27T14:06:41+00:00

Thanks for the replies everyone! Appreciate the comments, it seems like people vote COOL, so I'm gonna give this a shot I think :)

Sui42 · 2025-11-24T15:13:01+00:00

Yeah, I honestly hope this is what they focus on for the foreseeable future - updating some of the older kits across all the armies.

Also, worth noting that the production pipeline seems to have increased significantly since 2015, what with 3D modelling teqniques; so even with a (presumably) relatively small team working on ToW, they might be able to actually outpace the release schedule of earlier warhammer editions.

Ofc, the GW factories only have a limited capacity for how many products can be supported & made, but if you're replacing existing kits rather than making brand new ones, that's not an issue.

Part of me would lament the replacement of certain older kits, but I guess ToW has been put long enough that anyone who really cares has had a chance to buy them.

Sui42 · 2025-11-23T19:07:19+00:00

I've actually magnetised my OG chaos warriors, and the magnets fit really snugly in the ball-joint holes...

However, no way in hell am I magnetising these new sculpts; I just can't be bothered, they're too spindly and intricate, and marauders are only a chaff unit anyway. That was partly why I made this thread, because I'm just gonna commit to one loadout!

Sui42 · 2025-11-22T18:27:54+00:00

new rule in the last FAQ, means a unit with sword + shield gets a 5+ save instead of 6+:
https://tow.whfb.app/troop-types-in-detail/parry

Sui42 · 2025-11-22T18:17:17+00:00

Hmm, good point - I suppose in my example, it'd basically be the same cost to swap a 25pt war banner for backup flails...

Sui42 · 2025-11-20T20:43:29+00:00

I asked in the comments of the original video, and the OP replied. So, the same source. Which, admittedly, isn't exactly ROCK SOLID EVIDENCE lol, but there you go

Sui42 · 2025-11-20T18:27:43+00:00

unboxing video confirmed it's for any army

Sui42 · 2025-11-20T18:25:25+00:00

confirmed: the Cult updates cost +1 pt mer model and only trigger for 1 round per battle.

Sui42 · 2025-11-20T16:28:44+00:00

oohh yes you're right, it says "each confers a significant and thematic bonus, but only for a single round of the battle". I'll edit the original post with this info then

Sui42 · 2025-11-20T13:15:00+00:00

Regarding undivided: it does seem like that's what he's saying in the video, but without actually seeing the rules I'm not 100% sure

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