Dark Elf rumours (ETA late 2013)

[eldargal]

Older rumours:

I've heard from two sources within GW that they have seen work in progress CAD thingamies for Dark Elf plastics, of which Witch Elves were named specifically. Another kit was mentioned as being Black Guard or Executioners. There was also another plastic kit he didn't recognise and some plastic characters. I'm embarassed to admit I can't find the original email to check exactly what he said. I think there may have been some large plastic critter as well.

I've had this corroborated by another rumourmonger who said it fits in with what he heard of Dark Elves coming in 2013 and CAD images meaning they are usually 18-24 months or so away from production.

As always, until pictures are leaked or GW sends out an email treat it as rumour not fact.

And newer rumours:

Oki-slash-doki, I have more Dark Elf rumours, from the same source as the first lot and also corroborated with a reliable rumourmonger:
The rumours:
-plastic monster, possibly a hydra, not certain its for DE specifically which isn't a problem with SoM scrolls of binding
-plastic mounted character, possibly female
-dual kit chariot (this was mentioned by others already)
-plastic bolt thrower

Witch Elves, Black Guard and Executioners also all with extra coroboration. Late 2013 still the most likely slot for release.

Speculation and commentary:
A plastic hydra would be nice, the way GW are doing plastic kits it could really be big and dynamic. But they just Finecasterisated the old hydra (and the bolt thrower) so I felt this seemed a little odd. If the plastic Karl Franz/Griffon rider kit pans out it would be interesting to see if that impacts this rumour, a possible Morathi/Hellebron/generic hero kit? Just speculation. The dual chariot kit has been wishlisted/rumoured before, so nothing too new with that.

For the record I consider myself a rumour dissemination facilitator, not a rumourmonger.

As usual, don't believe it until GW announces it.

[Wildeybeast]

Sounds cool. I'm surprised we got wind of stuff so far out, but it would be nice to see DE getting cool new stuff. They are on wish list on new armies, so this bodes well, especially with the updates for their woodland apparently having got lost in some Athel Loren time loop.

For the record I consider myself a rumour dissemination facilitator, not a rumourmonger.

The difference being?

[eldargal]

The main difference being I'm in no way comparing myself to Harry ot Hastings or any of the others. I just report rumours I hear and sometimes I hear things from someone within GW.

Expect High Elves before Wood Elves too by all accounts. I realise it mutb e frustrating for Wood Elf players but look on the bright side. Dark Eldar were terrible both in models and rules, and now look at them. GW might take their time with armies they aren't sure about, but they do a good job in the end.

[TheCastigator]

I really hope they make the giant monster a Kraken/ sea beast.

[Brakkart]

I really hope they make the giant monster a Kraken/ sea beast.

Personally I'd like to see them add a new critter to the Dark Elves menagerie of beasts, we've already got a Hydra in Finecast, so how about a Behir?



A 12 legged reptilian, lightning breathing, killing machine, seems like it would fit in well with their other critters and I'd love to see GW do a version of this classic D&D monster (not a trademarked one either!) Since the Hydra already has a breath weapon (and they have Black Dragons too), drop the lightning breath and make this fast and with lots of attacks, like a giant speedy version of the Razordon.

[brotheryorei]

if Dark Elves come out in 2013 i will be pleased but surprised. i may be wrong but arent there still 5 or 6 armies that are older then the current book for Dark Elves?

[Wildeybeast]

The main difference being I'm in no way comparing myself to Harry ot Hastings or any of the others. I just report rumours I hear and sometimes I hear things from someone within GW.

Expect High Elves before Wood Elves too by all accounts. I realise it mutb e frustrating for Wood Elf players but look on the bright side. Dark Eldar were terrible both in models and rules, and now look at them. GW might take their time with armies they aren't sure about, but they do a good job in the end.

I'm not expecting WE at all this edition. I don't see how you can make them work in the meta game without completely changing their style. They already have some awesome models which is good, just a shame you can't use half of them! I think I may have to switch to DE. At least I'm getting shiny new Empire stuff to keep me happy.

I really hope they make the giant monster a Kraken/ sea beast.

That would be really nice and would mean there is actually a unit which has the sea creature rule.

[eldargal]

The big critter seems like it might be a hydra or a hydra/something dual kit. A nfty as a kraken would be, hard to sell in quantities to people without a beach or large water feature board. I mean you could have its fluff saying it leaves the water no problem, but going miles inland to fight a battle? Just a bit odd.

[Nosmo75]

The big critter seems like it might be a hydra or a hydra/something dual kit. A nfty as a kraken would be, hard to sell in quantities to people without a beach or large water feature board. I mean you could have its fluff saying it leaves the water no problem, but going miles inland to fight a battle? Just a bit odd.

Hey, with the Watcher In The Water from LoTR getting an amphibious model, who knows what could happen? =P

[Lord Azaghul]

I'm not expecting WE at all this edition. I don't see how you can make them work in the meta game without completely changing their style. They already have some awesome models which is good, just a shame you can't use half of them!

Honestly I think WE are one of 3 armies that GW doesn't know HOW to write and make them actually 'good' in this ed:

Wood elves - skimish is dead, winning by killing the front rank doesn't work
Dwarfs - armour is dead, shooting is weaker, no magic, static combat res is dead
Brets - armour is dead, winning by kiling the front rank doesn't work


DE getting a new book before any of the above is just plan insulting - there is no need for it!