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The Lost Eldar Jetbike has Arrived!

By Rob Baer | February 5th, 2015 | Categories: Editorials, Eldar, Harlequins, Warhammer 40k Rumors

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Ever look at a ‘new release’ sprue that was dates years earlier and wondered to yourself?

It’s time to go back from the future, and take a look Jes Goodwin’s ‘missing’ jetbike that may have just been found.

Everybody’s going nuts over the new Skyweaver Jetbike from yesterday, but let’s take a closer look at what’s under those masks!

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GW-UK Gamesday 2007

September 23rd, 2007 to be exact…

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So it’s been 8 years since this prototype was unveiled, and take a look at the similarities between the new Skyweaver, and Jes’ design from 2007.

It even looks like many new design elements were added to the basic chassis in almost symmetrical form. They may have even added the design to their digital library for future upgrades as well!

So what other models do you think are out there, just waiting to see the light of day?

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About the Author: Rob Baer

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Rob Baer

Job Title: Managing Editor

Founded Spikey Bits in 2009

Socials: Rob Baer on Facebook and @catdaddymbg on X

About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.

Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls. 

Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.

Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.

With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.

While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.