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A new Éomer model will be riding in to GW stores soon...

....along with Grimbold, a new hero!

And of course, for those of you who weren't happy with the last hornblower and standard bearer, here's another. That makes FOUR Rohirrim banner bearers now!

Thanks to Southdunedain for finding and posting!

Talk about it here.

Whoops, thanks! I prepped the photos, realised it was late at night, went to bed, and then Latin started beating me up!

Yeah, not at all bad. I really love the Eomer model, since the heroism is tangible, and it looks nice and sturdy, unlike the earlier incarnation *thinks of his painting desk at home littered with broken horses, and sighs*. Grimbold - fairly standard, but perhaps a nice change on the tabletop (assuming that he's cheap enough to consider buying without robbing a bank). And the banner crew look good quality, though the horn blower's cloak appears to have gone mad and be trying to get away.

Considering some of the rubbish that GW have fobbed us off with in recent months and years, though, this is a welcome return to some more traditional, core models, building on the spate of good releases that welcomed WotR. I am impressed, despite myself, and my view that really we don't need any more models (who is EVER going to have the time and money to collect every single model already out?).

SD.

Overall I'm a big fan of what I've seen for this release, especially the Eomer model. The only real complaints I have are with Grimbold - he's too similar to any given rohirrim so he won't really stand out, there's no mounted version, and his axe doesn't really seem to "fit" with Rohan's aesthetic. Oh well, swap his axe-head and maybe paint his cloak in a different color and he's good to go. And a mounted conversion should be easy enough, it's just weird to have a Rohan hero released without a mounted version.

I do like the new Eomer, and I'm glad that it's not a "same old" horse, but I do wish the horse was in a more dynamic pose. He just kind of looks stalled. Agree that Grimbold just looks like any other Rohirrim.

I like all these models just wish ther was more models for Dunland.

I'm happy to see another horse, but that pose just looks odd..as if the horse has come to a sliding halt..and the riegns should be tight..I think..Eomer himself looks great though,overall I like it.

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Originally Posted by midge (Post 62764)

I like all these models just wish ther was more models for Dunland.

Me too! In fact, I kinda wish they would do a plastic set of these guys. They're such a minor faction that I seriously doubt it will ever happen, but I really would love to collect another evil race of men and other than Easterlings only Dunlendings and Black Numenoreans appeal to me. Oh well, watcha gonna do?

There are always historicals, of which a few companies are releasing plastic vikings and saxons in the near future, but still, for some inexplicable reason I'd really like something "official" from GW. Guess I'm a sucker.

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Originally Posted by el rabbito (Post 62770)

I'm happy to see another horse, but that pose just looks odd...

That's true, I think some of the issues with the model in general are the conflicts of movement. The horse's legs do kind of imply that it's coming to an abrupt halt, or preparing to rear up on his hind legs. The cape flowing forward reinforces that. Conversely, the downward head and slack reigns imply that the horse is stationary, while the tail suggests forward movement. I love the character design, but the positioning is a little odd.

So, some rules for in SBG are known of the new guys now. Here goes:

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Originally Posted by GrashnarTheSecond (on TLA)

The new WD has three and a half new profiles: Thrydan Wolfsbane, Grimbold, a new Eomér and Grimbold's Helmingas. Three and a half you say? Yes, Grimbold's Helmingas aren't exactly a profile, but you'll find out soon what I mean.

Let's start with the bad guy: Thrydan Wolfsbane. Simply put: he's a combat monster. 2 strength 5 attacks, a two-handed axe and a hand axe, and 12" Stand Fast. Not that impressive right? Well, not until you read his special rule. Every wound he inflicts on an opponent counts double. That's right, he has S5 and is able to use his two-handed axe to boost this. Make him win combat and face his S5+1 blows. Each hit he inflicts counts for two wounds.

Next up: King Eomér. Yes, you Rohan players all got what you've been begging for for years. Eomér is finally brought up to the level of Gondor's big heroes. The big 3 wounds, attacks, might, will and fate. In addition, he's got a healthy defense of 7. His special rule is identical to that of the Elven twins, but it applies to Eowyn and Theodén. However, it is noted specifically that his defense is reduced to 4 when it kicks in, not just lowered by a single point.

Oddly, Eomér is blown out of the water by a rather mid-range hero that is sure to become a staple of infantry-heavy Rohan armies: Grimbold (and his Helmingas). Are you sitting down? Good, because his special rule is just mind-boggling. Ready? Including Grimbold in your army allows you to upgrade your Warriors of Rohan to Grimbold's Helmingas. What this means is that you can choose to pay +1 point for each of your Warriors of Rohan (in any number, you can choose to partially upgrade your army). So, your basic Rohan grunt with shield or bow now costs 8 points, and with throwing spear and shield costs 10 points. Why would I do this, you ask? Strength 4 Warriors of Rohan.

Yes, you read that right. For a mere points increase of a single point per Warrior, you receive Strength 4. Grimbold himself has average stats, but his points cost is average as well. He's identical to your regular Rohan captain on foot, but costs 5 points extra and carries a two-handed axe. Oh, and the strength 4 stays even if he dies.

Saweeeeeeet! All of those sound really cool, rules-wise. STR 5 sounds a tad over the top for a human (I think that's a first for SBG), but still I'm glad he stands apart.

Eomer sounds very cool, and Rohan definitely deserves a "big gun." Grimbold's rule sounds very cool, although why he's not mounted (at least optionally) is beyond me. Still, very cool additions for Rohan and Dunland.