How many of these are Space Marines do you think? Two more GW previews down, 25 more rumor engines to go! Can you ID these bits?
We’re well into Summer and still seeing GW rumor engines drop every week. Check out what’s been debunked in the latest wave of previews as well as the latest mystery bits.
More Rumor Engines Left to Solve: They Just Keep Coming!
September 27, 2018
Viking Boats in Warhammer: New GW Rumor Engine
We’re back with another Rumor Engine. By the look of it, Vikings are headed this way! Peek at the latest rumor engine yourself and drop your guess.
October 30, 2018
GW Rumor Engine: More New Space Marines?
A GW rumor engine popped up and it looks a lot like the back of a pressurized suit. Do you see something else here? Take a look!
Dec 4, 2018
GW Rumor Engine: A Torch to Light Your Way
A rumor engine has trickled down to us from the GW headquarters. Check out what we’ve got as we explore some possibilities.
Dec 11, 2018
GW Rumor Engine: You’ve Got to Have Thick Skin
GW’s latest rumor engine is showing some scaly skin! Before we jump to conclusions, let’s weigh all of the possibilities. Tell us what you think!
Dec 18, 2018
GW Rumor Engine: More BIKES Coming to 40k?
GW dropped another rumor engine and it’s as clear as mud. Are new BIKES! coming to Warhammer? You be the judge!
January 2, 2019
GW Rumor Engine: A New Primaris Weapon?
A new rumor engine from GW appeared showing what we think is the end of a new flamer-type weapon. Let’s go over a few of the major points.
January 22, 2019
BLIPS! New GSC or Primaris Spotted In Rumor Engine?
Games Workshop gave us another rumor engine to throw some guesses at. Blips are on the radar! But what could the blips be?
April 2, 2019
Warhammer Leatherface? New GW Rumor Engine SPOTTED
Who’s the poor chap that lost his face to become a fashion statement?
April 9, 2019
Warhammer Genie in A Bottle? New GW Rumor Engine SPOTTED!
If you rub the wrong lamp, you won’t get a Genie…You’ll get a tormented spirit.
April 16, 2019
Cracked! A New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
This bit is one of the hardest ones we’ve ever had to identify. We really don’t have any clue as to what this could be.
April 21, 2019
Double the Tails-Double the Fun
Are these two tails on the back of a living creature? Or are they mechanical and go to something like a Warpsmith? Whatever it is, it definitely doesn’t look nice.
April 30th, 2019
Gripping a Mystery: More Chaos On The Way?
With an evil-looking hang holding a wrapped handle, do you think this could be for AoS or 40k? Is it even Chaos at all?
May 7th 2019
More Death on the Way?
This bit has a similar style to one we’ve seen before. We have a feeling this could be going to the same model.
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!
May 21, 2019
Scaling it Back: Another GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Going off of what we can see, we feel like this might be something on the way for AoS. While nothing has been confirmed, this definitely has some Seraphon undertones to it.
May 28, 2019
Cleverly-Hidden Harness GW Rumor Engine
Whether this thing is a chest piece or some kind of leather harness to an animal, we’re not sure. But we feel like this bit could also go to the scaled-tail from above.
June 4, 2019
GW Rumor Engine: Ancient Hieroglyphics In The Spotlight
With good cases being made for Aelves and Seraphon in AoS, we’re not sure who these hieroglyphics belong to. What do you think?
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.
June 25, 2019
Aelven Support Coming? GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Aelves Could be getting more support in the days ahead after this rumor engine was spotted. Check out the details and tell us what you think!
July 2, 2019
A White Scars Cape? Another GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Another rumor engine is here and right on time. Check out the fur and gems on this bit that could be a White Scars cape, or something else…?
July 9, 2019
New GW Rumor Engine Spotted: Chief Head-Taker
A new rumor engine dropped like clockwork and this bit is raising some questions. Check out what could be holding these heads.
July 16, 2019
GW Rumor Engine: New Space Marine Bits Spotted?
July 23, 2019
Pay Your Respects: New GW Rumor Engine Spotted
Another GW rumor engine is up and things are looking a little spooky. Check out the new bit and tell us what you think it could be going to.
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!
August 6, 2019
Aquila Down! New Space Marine Bits Spotted?
A new GW rumor engine is here and it looks like it might be a part of some kind of scene base/terrain. Check out that latest new bits!
25 Latest Identified Bits
We are actually in a drought for previewed bits right now. The last previews were from a few weeks ago when we saw the Skitarii Dunestrider.
Latest Confirmed Rumor Engine Releases:
September 11, 2018
Smoke Detected: This Week’s Rumor Engine
A lot of you thought that the smoke trail came from the grenade out of the Shadowspear Infiltrator kit. While it was a close match, the bit actually goes to the new Reiver Lieutenant that was just previewed!
September 18, 2018
Any Weapon is Better: GW Rumor Engine
We originally thought that the spear tip was going to be coming alongside some Orruk support. However, it turns out it’s going to a Warband inside of Beastgrave called Draknar’s Ravagers. These Beastmen are coming alongside a Warband also called Skaeth’s Wild Hunt.
March 26, 2019
Sound the Horn! New GW Rumor Engine
This horn belongs to Skaeth’s Wild Hunt. A new Warband previewed coming inside of the Warhammer Underworlds: Beastgrave expansion.
The latest batch of previews gave us a little breathing room but there is still a ton to discover! What do you think could be on the way to AoS? Are there bits buried in here that will be a part of 40k’s Psychic Awakening? Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group, and sign up to get your free hobby updates newsletter each morning as well!
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