Looks like a new starter set type thing

[The Other Dave]

And here I just ordered a Skitarii start collecting box this morning - this may be just the ticket.

Anybody need some Necrons?

[Primarch]

That looks incredibly tempting, and I don't even play 40K. Those Ad-mech robots look awesome!

[The Other Dave]

That looks incredibly tempting, and I don't even play 40K. Those Ad-mech robots look awesome!

I know! I didn't know I needed a couple dreadnought-sized mini-knights, but it turns out I do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vgq75xNBOw

And if the box is timed for the Necron release, it's soon.

[Primarch]

I know I need large ad-mech robots/knights, I just don't know why.

[The Other Dave]

The official announcement:

https://www.warhammer-community.com/201 ... ge-post-1/

Relevant points: It says the set will be a savings even before you count the two mini-knights and the cryptek for the Necrons, so we may be looking at a pretty hefty savings.

Also, it suggests that "battle boxes" will be occasional releases moving forward with the game line, which is a cool thing. "Mini-campaign in a box with a couple new units" seems like an interesting way to keep things fresh going forward, and a willingness to do it with armies that aren't space marines is downright shocking.

[Primarch]

The official announcement:

https://www.warhammer-community.com/201 ... ge-post-1/

Relevant points: It says the set will be a savings even before you count the two mini-knights and the cryptek for the Necrons, so we may be looking at a pretty hefty savings.

Well, given that the current price for those minis is about 27,000 yen, a discount is great.

Also, it suggests that "battle boxes" will be occasional releases moving forward with the game line, which is a cool thing. "Mini-campaign in a box with a couple new units" seems like an interesting way to keep things fresh going forward, and a willingness to do it with armies that aren't space marines is downright shocking.

Non-marines are popular now? I blame millenials and the liberal media.

[job]

Well call me a millennial because I believe I just realized I have nothing else to assemble and paint for my Ad Mech army. And baby knights. Just in time for Pacific Rim 2!

[jehan-reznor]

I like the mini Micheal Knights not a fan of the Necrons though

[The Other Dave]

Price is confirmed as 160 Freedom Dollars, so the same cost as the Dark Imperium set - 20,000 and change for us. Extremely reasonable considering what you get, but it'd be an easier purchase for me if I could get rid of the Necrons.

(On the other hand, the Necron leak suggests they're going to be pretty dang strong, so demand may pick up.)

[The Other Dave]

Impressive! Most impressive. And, according to the rules preview, the Armiger is basically a Redemptor with 14" move (!) an invulnerable save to shooting, and a 30" range meltagun (which is actually sort of eh). Plus it looks like a choice of regular meltagun or heavy stubber on the carapace.