GW unveiled a brand new model coming to the armies of Slaanesh recently, but was the delivery what you expected? Take a look.
If you haven’t heard already an updated Fiend of Slaanesh model was revealed in a very strange way after it was leaked on subreddits from another part of the internet nearly 18 hours earlier.
Let’s break down what happened and show you how we think Slaanesh should have made an entrance.
GW Failed Bringing Slaanesh Back to 40k
Make sure you watch the video before to see what we are talking about.
The video starts out like an old sex-ed instructional video from the 1960’s. Cringy acting and wordplay was (hopefully) totally intentional here.
Throughout the entire video, there are random points that flash “SIX” (the number of Slaanesh) or a bunch of “X’s”. Obviously, we know Slaanesh is the God that usually makes other people the most uncomfortable.
If we’re being real here, he’s the scariest of them all.
But finally, the Fiend shows up and look at what it’s wearing. It is BONDAGE CITY up on that model. It has four boobs and a leather harness to keep everything….” in place?”.
Bottom line, we think the delivery to this big news was a little “soft” and should have been more Slaaneshy.
Here’s How Slaanesh Should be Brought In
ABSURDLY LOUD GUITAR SOLOS AND EXPLOSIONS COMMENCE.
Slaanesh is the god of everything in excess. Loud music, fast beats, and edgy clothing are just a few things Slaanesh is all about.
There should’ve been wailing and a deafening drum solo in the background while the model was being revealed. and don’t forget more explosions and crazy warp drugs. They could’ve totally gone that route if they wanted to and it would’ve fit perfectly. The subliminal messaging was kind of neat and spooky, but Slaanesh is the god of PUTTING IT ALL IN YOUR FACE “pun intended”.
Does this mean Furlgrim is next?
Who is your favorite Chaos god? Do you think GW missed the mark on bringing Slaanesh into the spotlight?
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About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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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 the Las Vegas Open, each of which attracts thousands of 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 2011 Adepticon 40k Team Tournament. He was even featured for his painting in issue #304 of Games Workshop’s White Dwarf Magazine.
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.
