45 new models are still out there to be revealed from GW for the summer, 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.
45 Huge 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.
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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.
November 3rd, 2020
Lucile Is Thirsty: New GW Rumor Engine
We’ve got an interesting rumor engine today that is clearly a reinforced club with quite a few metal protrusions. Check this out.
Arrows In Quiver: New GW Rumor Engine
We’ve got a solid GW rumor engine today that is clearly a quiver filled with arrows, fresh to the fight. Check this out.
November 17th, 2020
Poke & Prod Them: New GW Rumor Engine
We’ve got a solid GW rumor engine today that appears to be a pike or polearm, prepare to be poked. 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 9th, 2020
Life In A Bottle: Advent Calendar Day 9
This is another super clear image, but it also might be impossible to place. This is clearly some sort of potion, probably hanging from someone’s belt or backpack. The real question becomes, is it a foul elixir carried by the death guard in 40k? Or perhaps a healing draught held by a High Elf in AoS? This could be nearly any faction in any universe. 40k, AoS, Specialist games, it’s all on the table with this one.
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.
December 21st, 2020
A Dagger In The Back: Advent Calendar Day 21
The Dagger in this engine is very simple, and the hand is definitely humanoid, meaning it’s most likely going to be for Aelves or Humans in AoS. However, it could potentially also be for Warcry, Necromunda, or even a special character, like an Inquisitor in 40k.
Simple and sweet is nice, and this dagger will definitely give whoever is holding it a menacing touch.
December 22nd, 2020
The Bats Are In The Air Tonight: Advent Calendar Day 22
This bit screams Nighthaunt/Vampires. Technically speaking it couldbe for something else, however that winged appendage design is already seen in both their line-ups, it also looks similar to the entire Flesh-eater Courts faction. It seems to be on a rock, so this arm probably is its own model rather than something accompanying a bigger model, like the Rat seen earlier on day 12.
January 19th, 2021
A Lunging Predator: New GW Rumor Engine
This is very clearly an animal lunging at something, but what animal? It seems to be some kind of a 4 legged animal. Perhaps a feline, hound, or even a large reptile. The bit it is leaping from does appear to have either goo or moss coming off of it, which suggests a jungle or wastes setting. Perhaps the Catachan have adopted a pet tiger or giant lizard?
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.
February 9th, 2021
Two Heads Are Better Than One: New GW Rumor Engine
This very well might be an Ogre/Giant/Ogryn head and an Aelf/Eldar head. This immediately means it could be any game system or timeline really. However, there’s one thing that really stands out on this bit that has to do with recent reveals… Cruelty and Gore. This isn’t really based on much, as this bit could be anything, however, the new Cursed City Warhammer Quest looks like it could be a perfect environment for this bit.
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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.
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May 18th, 2021
The New Beasts Take Over GW Rumor Engine Previews
This Rumor Engine is hard to place, but luckily due to the WHC post, it is basically guaranteed to be an AoS 3.0 model because the new edition is all about the beasts. With that in mind, it could be Destruction or Chaos. Both factions need a little love, but Chaos is definitely better off currently, so we’d like to think that 3.0 will bring in more destruction support!
Perhaps even another endless spell?
May 19th, 2021
A Beast’s Hook: Visions of Beasts – Part 2
With the theme of the previews in mind, Beasts and AoS 3.0, we can assume that this is for AoS. A hook hand could be virtually anyone, Order, Chaos, Destruction, all could easily have a model with hook prosthetic.
The big question here is: Is it a Beast? Or a hunter?
May 20th, 2021
A Beast’s Cauldron: Visions of Beasts – Part 3
Although knowing that these previews are AoS themed helps, this one couldn’t really be anything else! This could be an Orruk shaman or even a new Man Eater model. Both of these possibilities could help their factions a ton.
So far we hope each or at least most of these are for destruction, and it looks like they might be!
A Goblin’s Mace: Visions of Beasts – Part 4
This could very well be anything with sharp talon-like fingernails, but the arm holding it isn’t very buff. So we may be able to rule out bigger Orruks and such. Or it could be a revamped mini for a Gnoblar, which would kind of go with the previous rumors of Ogor style teasers. Or it could be that a new box is coming out with all kinds of Destruction minis, meaning we could be getting Orruks and Ogors.
So far we hope each or at least most of these are for destruction, and it looks like they might be!
A Brace of Potions: Visions of Beasts – Part 5
To easily cart around so many potions, you usually have to be quite large! All the hooks and random metal pieces once again give us strong feels of Destruction. This could easily be an image that is paired with the rumor from day three. Meaning the possibility of a new Maneater mini or Orruk Shaman is becoming all the more possible!
A Terrifying Axe: Visions of Beasts – Part 6
This is obviously another weapon for the Destruction forces, and if you ask us, this looks very much like something an Orruk would carry. While the scale is hard to tell, it could be for almost any of the Destruction forces.
A Beastly Armor Plate: Visions of Beasts – Part 7
What more can we say about this other than it screams Destruction once again! It looks to be either a banner or an armor plate for a large mini, maybe some new belly armor for some Ogors. With the preview on Saturday, we will know soon!
A Swinging Mace: Visions of Beasts – Part 8
This looks to be a giant mace, perfect for some Ogors or Orruks, which is always a frightening weapon to face! With how many rumor engines we’re getting, let’s hope the new box is just jam-packed with new minis!
So with everything pointing to Destruction, we hope the new starter will give the faction a fresh start!
Stitch Of Death: Visions of Beasts – Part 9
This is clearly a skull attached to someone or somethings shoulder or head. The real question is, what grand alliance is this for? Will it be in line with the rest of these previews and be for destruction? Or perhaps Chaos or even Death?
With everything else so far pointing to Destruction, that’s a safe bet, but maybe there’s a slight chance for another faction to get some goodies too.
A Full Quiver: Visions of Beasts – Part 10
Once again the object in the bit is very clear. It’s a full quiver of arrows! But who or what is holding it? More destruction, maybe Chaos? Who are we kidding, this has got to be more Destruction!
Destruction could use more ranged options, and if you’ve played total war, you know they do actually have a few that aren’t in AoS yet!
A Final Inscription: Visions of Beasts – Part 11
This engine is the first in a while to be harder to identify. Other than clearly being a sigil on a hide, it’s difficult to place. Maybe it’s just some cattle on a terrain piece! Probably not. More than likely it will be a part of whatever new releases are in store for destruction in the form of a personal mount or large beast!
Rumor Engine Roundup: Last Batch of Bits Debunked
Each of these rumor engines has been fully debunked (showing the full model). Unlike last month, the list actually grew a tad with more getting added than solved!
February 18th, 2020
An Oni Coming to Warhammer? GW Rumor Engine Spotted
This bit was basically guaranteed to be Chaos, but wow what a dope model! This was also the oldest unsolved engine, which is always nice to finally get a matched reveal.
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Craaaab People! New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Pretty much spot on with this prediction, but there aren’t really many options for any factions that like seas things. This Warband is sure to be fun, with their crab buddy of course.
October 13th, 2020
2 New GW Rumor Engines: Cracked Eggs & Studded Gauntlets
Looks like weren’t really too close, but seeing the model now, it does make sense! Not to mention this is kind of a new look for the Sylvaneth.
December 2nd, 2020
Winter Break: Advent Calendar Day 2
Spotting the =I= for inquisition on the cover of that book really sealed the deal! Maybe there are more to come?
December 11th, 2020
Revin Up The Bikes: Advent Calendar Day 11
That git is on a motorized squig! We didn’t know that orks were getting these updates, but at least we were in the right direction.
December 18th, 2020
A Mace For The Righteous: Advent Calendar Day 18
We were pretty dead on with this one, but it was also one of the more likely solutions to a rumor engine bit.
December 24th, 2020
Stick It To The Man: Advent Calendar Day 24
We weren’t able to nail down Gaunt’s Ghosts, but they are definitely a welcome surprise! All o the unique models are great additions.
January 5th, 2021
Another New Ork: GW Rumor Engine For 2021
Another spot on Ork prediction! Ork missiles really do have a pretty unique look to them.
January 12th, 2021
Here Lizard, Lizard, Lizard: New GW Rumor Engine
You may have missed this one (we did the first time), but that tiny lizard is actually buddies with Kragnos.
February 2nd, 2021
Not A Single Weak Link: New GW Rumor Engine
We had a pretty good idea about this bit for a while now thanks to the old broken realms teaser. Now that we see the full Kragnos model, we can confirm our old assumption.
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