Games Workshop messed up the Rumor Engine recently, here’s what it was and why they may have messed it up so bad…
Games Workshop just unveiled two new rumor engines don’t he 22nd of March, and both with some interesting possibilities, but also potentially linked at the same time! Check out the details of the latest teaser image for a model both already release and another on the way, from Warhammer Community.
So if you missed it GW released the first image in the morning, then took it down and put a new one up. So we have both below for you.
It’s interesting because in theory to make that kind of mistake the file names on GW servers must have been the same or at least started with the same “term” meaning they are probably linked. Plus from what you can see below most likely something either new for Daughters of Khaine or perhaps the long-awaited Shadow Elves…
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Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Games Workshop bits from preview models that we should keep an eye out for. Click on the gallery above to see dozens of Rumor Engines with new models still left to be revealed!
Some New Spoils of War: GW Rumor Engine
Starting off with this rumor engine, there isn’t a whole lot to go off… An Axe, a Sword, some skulls, and a shield with an Icon. The Icon is the only real hint, but as it’s a shield supposedly not being wielded by anyone it isn’t very helpful. It could be a new Terrain piece or maybe a base for a new model.
To our eyes, the icon seems to resemble Morathi, a large winged figure with a long body and huge tail. However, even if it is Morathi what does it mean? Is it another breadcrumb leading to Shadow Elves and Malerion/Malekith?
However this bit was already seen, actually it has even been released already:
The Second Romor Engine of the Day
This is all they said about a different image in there:
All the poking we’ve been doing this month is making the Rumour Engine smoke and shudder a bit, so we’re giving it a week off to calm down. Before that, here’s one more image it’s pulled from the future.
What’s that? The image has changed. The Rumour Engine really must be on the fritz…
Looks like there won’t be a rumor engine next week after all the new Adpeticon Previews either.
So what could this one be? It’s obviously quite a thin leg, so that leads us to believe it could even be something for the rumored Umbraneth minis coming sometime late this year or in 2023. It also has a vibe much like the Dark Elves but doesn’t have quite enough spikes for a Drukhari model.
Looking through the Dark Elves though, the boots of the hydra handlers are awfully similar and we actually heard rumors about a new mini. So, it could make sense as a new kit would be on the way. Plus, it really needs one…
As you get close to the boots, they are super similar. So, we wouldn’t be surprised for either just some more Dark Elves, Umbraneth, or a new Hydra!
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Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Games Workshop bits from preview models that we should keep an eye out for. Click on the gallery above to see dozens of Rumor Engines with new models still left to be revealed!
Solve All the Latest GW Rumor Engines Here
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