With the new model coming out, there is a buzz around the original Eldar Avatar artwork, but it looks like the deal is only for Henry Cavill.
The prolific Marc Gibbons has done a ton of work for GW and there are a ton of original art pieces in his collection that have definitely inspired a new generation of miniatures ( Helbrecht, Grimaldus, Fabius Bile, Mephiston, and more- don’t worry, we’ll show you which ones) even though the art itself is not new.
So, obviously, people have been asking him about the original artwork, or even signed prints, but unfortunately, both seem out of the question, well unless of course, you happen to be Mr. Cavill reading this…
How do we know this? Well, Mark Gibbons said it himself in this cheeky post on his Facebook.
Original Eldar Avatar Artwork Isn’t for Sale Unless You are Henry Cavill
After last week’s Avatar post I’ve received a number of inquiries as to the availability of the original art so I thought I’d pop on to say, he’s not for sale.
That being said… if Henry Cavill starts playing Eldar and is prepared to toss a truly vulgar amount of Witcher coin into my Valley of Plenty, I might reconsider!
It would actually be pretty awesome if Mr. Cavill popped up and bought this artwork as it’s really quite stunning and the new Eldar Avatar is clearly bassed on it!
Considering he obviously keeps an eye on what’s happening in the Warhammer space, it’s totally possible that he gets wind of the offer. We’re not sure how much it would cost, or if he would be interested, but still, we’d love to see if he ponders the offer. There’s also the mention that he would have to start playing Eldar as well, but why shouldn’t he?
Signed Art Prints Out of the Question… For Now
Mark also mentions in the post comments that he is not allowed to sell the prints, only the OG work. Because technically GW owns all rights to sell prints, Jes Goodwin also has mentioned the same thing in the past, so we’re pretty sure this is a very solid part of the GW art contract.
You can find some Warhammer prints for sale on the Warhammer Art site, but as of right now, this bad boy is nowhere to be found, unfortunately. They have some other Eldar work on there, and it’s not insanely expensive, so hopefully, in the future, they offer it for sale so you could grab it if you really wanted it. But, who knows if it will ever happen.
Let’s check out everything Mark Gibbons’ art has inspired in just the last few years.
Grimaldus
This is the old Chaplain Grimaldus but obviously, the new one is already out!
Now, let’s look at a piece of iconic Mark Gibbons artwork from nearly 20 years ago.
They even put this piece in the new post about Grimaldus post, so the source is quite obvious.
The model overall has a very similar look, but one main thing to note is the size. They are pushing all the characters to Primaris size, but hey, we’re not going to complain about new sculpts!
Other Models Based on His Work
This is just a great mini and piece of art! They even made the little attendant taking the Gene Seed, so it makes sense to continue the trend as they did with these, so keep an eye on his work if you want to guess at what other new minis might be on the way!
But these aren’t the only models based on his work.
Plenty of Space Marines
In the early 1990’s Blood Angels shared a codex book with the Dark Angels
Here’s Mephiston’s entry from that tome.
Mephiston’s 2nd Edition Codex Artwork Enlarged
They gave him a plasma pistol, but other than that, he looks pretty identical to the artwork!
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Warhammer Community even revealed his artwork alongside the release and it just looks so similar, which is just cool to see.
This is quite close to the work and minus the two giant spikes on the glove, it’s awfully close! So again, if you want the OG piece, be sure to get Henry Cavill on the case!
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
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