There are 22 new model Rumor Engine teasers left before 9th Edition Warhammer 40k arrives, but some of them are not even sci-fi…
We saw a bunch of rumor engines get debunked back in the online preview #4 from GW. However, now that Warhammer 40k 9th Edition has been announced (and GW’s financial year has restarted once again), here are the rumor engine teasers we’re still waiting to see “declassified” by the Inquisition.
22 New Model Rumor Engine Left Before 9th Edition 40k
May 14, 2019
Suit Up! Another GW Rumor Engine SPOTTED!
Suit up with another rumor engine from Games Workshop. Take a look at what we think may be a chest piece- let’s see if we can narrow it down some!
June 18, 2019
An Armored Reactor Core? Another GW Rumor Engine Spotted
GW gave us another hint on what may be the next big release. At the very least, it looks like it’s coming to the 40k universe.
July 30, 2019
Cowboy Bebop Fashion Sense! GW Rumor Engine Revealed
Another rumor engine is here once again showcasing someone’s magnificent studded cowboy boot. Let’s break this big ol’ boot down!
September 3rd, 2019
New GW Rumor Engine: An Elegant Weapon?
Another Rumor Engine is here and we’re not sure if it’s for Age of Sigmar or 40k. Check out what is on the way for one of GW’s top games.
September 17th, 2019
Magic Is Heresy? New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
This looks to be the business end of a Trident or just a blinged-out staff. Either way, WHC gave us a hint describing its as “magic”.
September 24th, 2019
An Ogor’s Best Friend: New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Another GW rumor engine is here and it looks like we’ve got a snapshot of an Ogor’s best friend. Check out this bit and let us know what you think.
December 24th, 2019
New GW Rumor Engine Spotted: Santa Orks Boots?
On Christmas Eve, GW gave us another rumor engine to sit on while we move into the new year. Check out this bit that’s been spotted!
January 14th, 2020
A Wall of Shields: GW Rumor Engine Spotted
In the realm of rumor engines, we’re back at looking toward Age of Sigmar. Check out this rumor engine that hit the list of mysteries.
February 18th, 2020
An Oni Coming to Warhammer? GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Another GW rumor engine is making its way across the internet and it’s time to break down the possibilities of what we’re looking at. Check this out.
March 3rd, 2020
Just Like Mama Used to Make! Another GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Another rumor engine is here and we could be looking at some good ol’ home-cookin’ like mama used to make! Check this out and tell us what you think.
March 10th, 2020
More New Orks? GW Rumor Engine SPOTTED!
Another rumor engine is here which means it’s time to break down the possibilities. This bit may be for the Orks, so take a look with us.
March 17th, 2020
Chaos Bonereapers? GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Could we be looking at some Chaos Ossiarch Bonereapers? Check out this new bit that might be on the way for Age of Sigmar next.
March 24th, 2020
Halo Energy Sword: New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Games Workshop might have taken inspiration from Halo in this rumor engine. Check out this new hand weapon that’s on the way to one of their games.
March 31st, 2020
A Bone To Pick With: New GW Rumor Engine SPOTTED
Another rumor engine has emerged and is making rounds across the web. Check out what looks to be some kind of axe head. Whoever made it has some talent.
April 7th, 2020
Looks ‘Shopped: GW Rumor Engine Emerges
Another rumor engine is here and this time, it looks like some obvious editing has been done. Check out what could be missing from this teased bit.
April 14th, 2020
More Stormcast On The Way? Rumor Engine Spotted
A new rumor engine dropped like clockwork and it’s time to debunk what we’re looking at. Just for the record, it looks like classic Stormcast design.
April 21st, 2o20
Craaaab People! New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Craaab people Craaaab people. Look like crabs. Talk like people! Check out this rumor engine to drop from Games Workshop.
April 28th, 2020
Welp, That’s a New Seraphon: GW Rumor Engine REVEALED
GW dropped another rumor engine like clockwork and this one might be the most obvious faction bit we’ve seen in months- spoiler alert, it’s a Seraphon.
May 5th, 2020
Mmm … Brains! Flesh Eater Courts GW Rumor Engine
Another rumor engine is here and it might be some delicious Flesh Eater Courts as GW circles back to an Age of Sigmar faction again.
May 12th, 2020
Wow, GW Made a Bone Flute: New Rumor Engine
Write this date down, because it looks like GW revealed a bone flute in this rumor engine pic! Is this more proof of new Death models?
May 19th, 2020
Is That an Aelven Rapier? New GW Rumor Engine
Another rumor engine is here and it looks like more could be on the way to Age of Sigmar or 40k. Check out this cool weapon being held by a mysterious arm.
May 26th, 2020
Owls Well That Ends Well: New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
GW dropped another rumor engine and all we can say is owls well that ends well! Check out this bit making its way into the growing list of mysteries.
Rumor Engine Roundup: Last Batch of Bits Debunked
April 16, 2019
Cracked! A New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
This “handle” is what’s on top of the massive Guardian Drones for Blackstone Fortress’ final expansion.
September 10th, 2019
The Sign Says? New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
November 19th, 2019
New GW Rumor Engine Spotted: More Destruction for AoS?
If you look on the Gatebreaker Giant’s left side, you’ll see an exact matchup. It looks like he’s using a piece of a tavern for some gut armor. As for his hammer, the rumor engine from November 2019 is a side shot!
November 26th, 2019
Proof of More Seraphon? New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
This rumor engine is a piece of Noctilith on the new Illuminor Szeras model’s back. On the tabletop, it’ll help him explode Psyker’s minds.
December 17th, 2019
Another Shipwreck On The Horizon? New GW Rumor Engine
This side shot of a Kraken-Eater Giant shows the bow of a boat on his back as some armor. If you didn’t know already, these Gargants are coming as a single kit which lets you make one of three and they’ll be able to join any faction.
January 28th, 2020
Even More High Elves? GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Coming from the newly previewed Warcry Warband, the leader of the Khainite Shadowstalker’s weapon has some weird shadow-creating effect. It’s also worth noting that this Warband is the first Warcry kit that doesn’t have anything to do with Chaos.
January 7th, 2020
New Space Marine or Guard? GW Rumor Engine SPOTTED!
This one belonged to the store-exclusive Catachan Colonel that was widely popular on eBay for a while going for stupid money.
Shockingly, none of the 9th Edition previews looks to have had any rumor engines hidden in them. It seems like GW was really trying to keep this announcement under the radar.
Going off of all these potential Age of Sigmar models, is something really big on the way for the mortal realms? How does 9th Edition compare to 8th Edition in your eyes?
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