31 new models are still out there to be revealed from all the latest rumor engines for this summer, later in 2021, or beyond! Here are the ones that we know are coming for sure!
Another round of previews from GW are bound to come again soon, so it’s time to take a look back through the list of rumor engines to see which may get revealed next!
Here’s the most up-to-date list of debunked bits as well as bits that we should keep an eye out for.
31 New GW Model Reveals Left For The Rest of 2021
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.
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.
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?
August 11th, 2020
A Chiseled Jawline? GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Another rumor engine is here and we could be looking at the chiseled jawline of some new beast. Check out the details on what it could be!
September 1st, 2020
Sharpen Your Blades Bro: New GW Rumor Engine
This rumor engine showed up and this dude really needs to learn how to sharpen those blades. Check out another bit to be revealed by GW.
September 29th, 2020
Vulture Looking For a Snack: New GW Rumor Engine
We’ve got a big bald vulture bird as a part of this rumor engine may be looking at what’s about to be his next snack.
October 27th, 2020
Slaanesh Draws Close: New GW Rumor Engine
We’ve got an interesting rumor engine today that looks a bit like the Slaanesh symbol, or maybe something else? Check this out.
December 8th, 2020
There’s A Boot In My Shoot: Advent Calendar Day 8
There might be a boot in this shoot, but there are also boots all over Warhammer! Placing this rumor engine is nearly impossible. The only thing we can say for sure is that it probably isn’t for Orks! Their boots tend to be a bit more “used”. There appears to be a skull on the front, but it’s hard to make out for sure. It could both 40k and AoS and also could bealmostany faction.
December 10th, 2020
Captain Hook’s Demise: Advent Calendar Day 10
Turns out Captain Hook’s Greatest fear may have come true, something took his hand! Or at least someone’s hand. But who’s holding that wood beam and why is a hand nailed to it anyway? In AoS there is only really one faction we see this being, Death. Chaos might like talking heads, but they rarely take and put other body parts on display. For 40k, perhaps Nightlords are making a comeback, but wood is rarely seen on models unless they are terrain features…
December 13th, 2020
Inquisitor Engine Reporting For Duty: Advent Calendar Day 13
This is very clearly something from the Inquisition, perhaps even an Inquisitor! The real question at the end of it all is who/what is holding the holster? Is it a new nameless Inquisitor or an old one getting a revamp? It’s impossible to say for sure!
December 14th, 2020
Venting Frustrations: Advent Calendar Day 14
This engine is not as clear as the last, but it could potentially be the same model! The shoulder/back vents and backpack could easily be Inquisition, Sisters of Battle, or even Adeptus Mechanicus. They do seem to have a coat/cloak under the shoulder armor, so the potential is there to be the same model as yesterday and even earlier rumor engines.
Whatever it is, it came right off the 3d printer and was painted, as evident by the striations along the vents.
January 26th, 2021
That looks Like New Tyranids: Rumor Engine
Well, we’ve already taken a guess at this one. It just looks too much like a Tyranid tail for us to think much further. Just the tantalizing idea of new Tyranid minis seems to be scrambling our brains. While it could always be something else, it just looks too alien for many other factions. They also mention it could be man-made by more advanced humans.
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February 16th, 2021
Carrion Vulture: New GW Rumor Engine
This is clearly a vulture bit, however, it’s unsure where to place it. There was another Vulture bit, back in September, so whenever either bit gets placed, it’s fair to assume the other will be in the same faction. However, until then, the only real guess is that this is more likely to be AoS. Whether it’s part of a terrain piece or maybe inside Cursed City is unknown. The only thing that’s fair to assume is that death will be close by.
February 23rd, 2021
Hooves of Darkness: New GW Rumor Engine
Well, this one doesn’t have quite as much mystery as some of the other rumor engines we’ve seen lately, but it does raise a few questions. Who will it be for and could it be part of a big release? Well, first we think it’s for the Slaves to Darkness Chaos Knights. Secondly, it looks like Be’lakor is coming soon so that only bodes well for the boys of Chaos in AoS to get a big release.
March 2nd, 2021
A Medic For Imperial Guard? New GW Rumor Engine
The one thing that really stands out on this bit is that Aquilla made it look like the medical symbol (and that it’s 3d printed). This probably is not for Space Marines since they have apothecaries, however, there have been rumors about Gaurd getting some love.
Not to mention they are still loyalists so the symbology is still accurate! The two things that are absolutely sure are that this is not Chaos or Xenos and is definitely in 40k, not AoS.
March 9th, 2021
Pincers At The Ready: Tyranids GW Rumor Engine
This Pincer tail instantly jumps out as a Tyranid bit candidate. Technically speaking it could be some other insectoid thing in say AoS or on a base or something. But our money is on our favorite word eating swarm getting some love.So far each codex update for 9th edition 40k has gotten some model support alongside it, so hopefully, whenever it’s the ‘Nids turn, they won’t be different.
March 16th, 2021
Turn the Valve Kronk: New GW Rumor Engine
While initially, this bit doesn’t really jump out as anyone faction or another, it’s almost certainly 40k as machined steel like this is extremely uncommon in AoS. That being said it’s probably Loyalist, but only because there’s nothing screaming Xenos or Chaos on it.
It could technically also just be a new terrain piece, but we think it may be a new vehicle for Adeptus Mechanicus.
March 23rd, 2021
To Peirce And Tear: New GW Rumor Engine
This serrated edge could be to a spear, spike, dagger, and a few other things, but ultimately the craftsmanship and savage nature of it is what makes it stand out. This is most likely for a new Dark Eldar/Aelves release for either 40k or AoS respectively. This could technically be for Chaos in both games as well, but curved blades are much more common in the Dark Eldar/Aelves lineups.
March 30th, 2021
Net Neutrality: New GW Rumor Engine
This net is an interesting bit, and nets are a little rare in Warhammer, however, they do exist. Looking at this, we might immediately think AoS, who would be crazy enough to try to catch a chainsword wielding Space Marine, or even a futuristic Tau Mech?
In AoS this could be a lot of factions, Empire trappers, Chaos Torturers, Tribal Orrruks, and the list goes on. There is also a single 40k example that came to mind…
April 6th, 2021
Candlelight Vigil: New GW Rumor Engine
This bit features and metal structure and some burning candles, which is immediately symbolic to one army in particular. Sisters of Battle, or Adepta Sororitas, are very well known for their excessive use of flames, whether that be candles, giant censures, or flamers. They really do take the idea of “Purifying Flames” quite literally.
While Sisters might be the easier answer, this could also very well be a bit for Age of Sigmar. It wouldn’t be too surprising to see a Nighthaunt or Cities of Sigmar model with this on its back like the old Bright Wizards in Fantasy.
April 13th, 2021
Big Red Detonator: New GW Rumor Engine
This bit features a clawed hand holding some sort of detonator remote. Firstly, this bit is going to be in the SciFi setting, immediately knocking out the possibility of AoS. This is most likely coming to 40k, or perhaps a specialist game. Second, that hand is strikingly familiar to man Genestealer’s hands, along with the carapace-like armor on its arm. Lastly, the technology also resembles Guard, and in turn Genestealer Cult technology as well.
April 20th, 2021
Activate The Shields: New GW Rumor Engine
This weekes engine bit is pretty straightforward, with some tech and a hand. Looking at the theme displayed there are three possibilities, Tau, Genestealers, and Inquisitors. Tau gets thrown out because most Tau has 3 fingers, this hand looks like it has 4. It’s ultimately a tie between inquisitors and Genestealers because Genestealer tech usually isn’t this reformed and naturally more like guards simpler tech. Inquisitors have recently been re-acquiring alien tech to use for the emperor, so it’s a possibility of that here as well.
April 27th, 2021
Malovence Rising New Chaos GW Rumor Engine
Right out of the gates, this is screaming Chaos bit. It has the eye in the center and even resembles the eightfold path. This is undoubtedly Chaos iconography. Whether or not it’s for AoS or 40k, is a completely different question, and honestly, it could be either. However, with Be’lakor still needing a home for his new rules to release, we are betting on this being part of a 40k release!
May 4th, 2021
Imperial Guard Booby Traps: GW Rumor Engine
After first taking a look at this bit, Astra Militarum immediately comes to mind as a possible home for the full model. With Imperial Guard still needing their 9th edition update, this looks like a perfect match. Not to mention Catachan has received a few rumors here and there in the community over the past year.
To us, this looks like tripwire and a mine, perfect for purging enemies of the Emperor by surprise!
May 11th, 2021
The Huntsmans Trophy: GW Rumor Engine
The rumor engine this week seems to be a newly acquired trophy resembling a lion’s head. This could be a White lion or perhaps even a young Manticore. Either way, it could be 40k or AoS, with only a slight edge to AoS thanks to the old White lion kits.
June 1st, 2021
There’s A Cog In My Boot: GW Rumor Engine
The rumor engine this week seems to be a prosthetic leg for an unlucky fellow. Just by the nature of robotics and tech, it’s probably safe to assume this is for 40k, or even Necromunda. While there are some robots in AoS, it’s much less likely overall.
June 8th, 2021
A Vessel For Good: GW Rumor Engine
This bit is interesting, the candles and metalwork make it instantly look like Sisters of Battle. However, the Adepta Sororitas have thus far not been all in the idea of displaying corpses, at least with recent models. They do have skulls and even parade around the casket of Saint Catherine.
June 15th, 2021
Throne of Skulls: GW Rumor Engine
This one is honestly pretty vague because there are plenty of units holding human skulls in AoS. It must be a rough world out there, where the majority of your enemies just run around with your head after taking it off! Still, it looks to be a stone throne of some kind with a thin-ish hand. Meaning we can probably rule out some of the bigger factions. It has a very Flesh-eaters courts vibe though.
June 22nd, 2021
More Orruks Braids & Bones: New GW Rumor Engine
Looking at this engine bit, it immediately looks like a Savage Orruk! It looks a little similar to the normal Armored Warboss Orruk’s Shoulder with the huge skull, or even the recent Black Orc Star Player for Blood Bowl. Even with all of these similarities pointing to AoS or Fantasy, it could also be for 40k.
Bones in hair still exist in the future after all.
June 29th, 2021
Tools For Every Occasion: New GW Rumor Engine
At first glance, this looks like a utility belt with some wiring and even what looks like a wrench on the left edge and perhaps another set of tools on the right. However the Steel beam on the bottom throws a small wrench in that plan, why is it there?
Perhaps they are on top of some sort of rubble or building. It could also be something else entirely, maybe even just some electrical wiring on top of a building and it isn’t actually a utility belt.
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Rumor Engine Roundup: Last Batch of Bits Debunked
Each of these rumor engines has been fully debunked (showing the full model). Unlike the last time, the list actually shrunk a ton, with more getting removed than added!
Destruction is on the rise! It looks like our destruction guess was correct, even way back before we all knew they would be featured in the AoS 3.0 update.
This was very clearly Stormcast, the comet of Sigmar gave that away without much thought. It’s neat to see the twist with the Gryph-hounds inclusion though!
November 17th, 2020
Poke & Prod Them: New GW Rumor Engine
As the commander of the guy with the big stick, this polearm demands respect! I can’t tell which would be worse to mean the end of.
December 9th, 2020
Life In A Bottle: Advent Calendar Day 9
This bit was super-ended, but landed on a destruction shaman was the last guess we had! Who could have seen that coming? Surprises are nice too every once and a while after all.
December 21st, 2020
A Dagger In The Back: Advent Calendar Day 21
This was technically confirmed in the last set, but we missed it! As you can see the top left guardsman has the dagger bit.
December 22nd, 2020
The Bats Are In The Air Tonight: Advent Calendar Day 22
Another bit we actually missed (whoops), the front Fell Bats’ back legs are this rumor engine bit.
January 19th, 2021
A Lunging Predator: New GW Rumor Engine
The Catachan guess was only partially a meme, but destruction getting more love in AoS is always welcome. We all know they need it.
February 9th, 2021
Two Heads Are Better Than One: New GW Rumor Engine
The cursed city was a novel guess, but ultimately this falls into the previous model as well, adding a few severed heads to the new AoS 3.0 lineup
May 18th, 2021
The New Beasts Take Over GW Rumor Engine Previews
While we knew what faction this was going to be for, who would have guessed it was for a banner!? Either way, this model, and the banner look right at home with the new sub-faction.
We asked beat or hunter for this bit, and as it turns it it was clearly beasts. The leader of the new Hobgrots is wielding the hook, and it looks like with good effeciency.
May 20th, 2021
A Beast’s Cauldron: Visions of Beasts – Part 3
This poor grot is mixing the cauldron for the shaman, pretty much a perfect guess from the rumor engine!
May 21st, 2021
A Goblin’s Mace: Visions of Beasts – Part 4
Another Hob-grot bit. These are one of very few non-magical explosive “grenades” in AoS! There might be a few more, but it’s surprising to see Destruction use them.
May 22nd, 2021
A Brace of Potions: Visions of Beasts – Part 5
Looks like the guess of it being paired with day 3 was spot on! although technically it is a different model, it is the same unit.
May 23rd, 2021
A Terrifying Axe: Visions of Beasts – Part 6
This generic ax was easy to place, but it’s for the not-so-generic Killaboss! Did we mention he’s got the best mini-me anyone could ask for?
May 24th, 2021
A Beastly Armor Plate: Visions of Beasts – Part 7
We knew this was an armor plate for something. As it turns out, it was for the mount of another model. This model was packed with engines!
May 25th, 2021
A Swinging Mace: Visions of Beasts – Part 8
As it turns out this flail is an optional bit to trade out the shield for on the Killaboss model.
May 26th, 2021
Stitch Of Death: Visions of Beasts – Part 9
As you can see in the window, this skull is huge! Plus it serves as some much-needed back armor for this shaman.
May 27th, 2021
A Full Quiver: Visions of Beasts – Part 10
While this wasn’t an old ranged option returning, it is arguably better! These completely unique crossbowmen are a welcome sight.
May 28th, 2021
A Final Inscription: Visions of Beasts – Part 11
The final extra bit for the Krulboyz is one more for the road that this mounted Killaboss will take with him. The mark is on the hind leg of his mount.
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