To start off the new thread. New speculation. Which do people think will come first? Hexadome Optimates? Or Infinity Optimates? I think we will soon see the Yaksha and Tarkshya. Those are the only non-characters we haven’t seen yet. While all new Nomads have been shown, I think they will come out with other profiles for them. I’m fairly positive there will be will be another Bearcat before another Liu Xing!
I’m thinking based on the fact that we got the Max blister we might get the Optimate box sooner. Especially with how integral they made them in fireteams. And that other armies will even want some of them it’s a good marketing sell to get out the door asap. I also wouldn’t be surprised if we got another Dart with doggo at some point. I love the smg but it has been around for quite a while and the other sculpts are either LE or A! So there’s really only one general release for infinity. And they will also capitalize on the fact that we will want another Hound bot so it will either come with her or in another pack of some kind I’d guess. I think we might see another Asura with MMR since the code one box that got the hacker went oop some time ago and the only other way to get it was in the collection box. And the hacker now has outdated gun too so another reason to update it I guess.
We know Tarkshya will be on it's own. Pilot X would likely come with 2 Racerbots. But I wouldn't put it past them to only do one, knowing everyone wants two. Then there's still Johnny, Clair, and Kyra. Yaksha are AVA2 in both vAleph and OSS, so I think they will do them, like they did with K2.
Sorry, I meant Clair, Johnny and Kyra when I said Optimate box. I would assume they’d put them together. I think they will come out in the next couple releases. And like you said, Pilot X with 1-2 racers. Lol that’d be so mean if they only did one… I think the Yaksha are a wildcard as far as when they come out. But probably will be a two pack like you said. With like Shotty/RF or some such combo. Maybe one will just have a flamer which would be awesome cuz then it could literally be any loadout. I think the Flyer will also come with its pilot remote that drops out. Kinda like the Haqq one did. But it could be a middle of the release window to keep the hype going since it’s a bigger one. I can’t wait to at least see art on all these though.
I think that will all be out by the end of the year. Now should we take bets on the next faction-redo? Probably a new 4th Nomads or 8th PanO! Ok seriously, it should be Haqqislam. They have gotten so little for years. I think they could kill two birds with one stone by doing QK. By doing QK they can also do tweeks to NA2. Druze, Kaplan, Bashi, Odalisques, Yuan Yuan are all in NA2 as well. Other than Haqq, I think Starmada, Ramah, USARF, or FRRM need some love. Since Starmada is getting a Dog Warrior Varangian, it makes me think Starmada. But it could just be throwing a bone. BTW did they ever say when that was supposed to come out? The showed art for it months ago.
I am hoping for QK next year. It has been frustrating. We really need a Jannisary HMG, new Odaliques, Laxmee, and Kaplans. Sekban need a purpose besides linkable NCO. And better integration of the Nomad pieces in link teams.
Why so negative? He will get a second sculpt when YJ gets some love ;-) tbh I think there will not be a 2nd HC so fast. The only visual destinctiv model is the Spitfire. I doubt there will be a 2nd dog. This one fits all. I would like to see a MMS Asura, even thats #5 ;-) for me personaly the best soulution would be: back to Multi Rifle. Between there could be some resculpts, maybe a 2nd Dasyu, onther Naga, maybe some extra Dikpalas. But fromt he news the above shema looks solid.
But that goes against virtually every time they come out with new sets like this. They come out with at least one figure for each new troop and then you see nothing for years if ever. I'm still waiting on another Ye Mao! Will probably see it about the same time as a Spitfire Liu Xing
Since it starts in a few days, and we haven't heard a word about anything special CB would be planning for it, I'd assume there's nothing planned. Apart from some reheated LE miniatures from times past: https://corvusbelli.com/en/press-room/blog/infinity-event-miniatures (though I can't say if there isn't something for Warcrow coming up, I do not follow that particular crowd). But apparently no big release for Infinity, which seems to be a breaking of the tradition.
So, Gencon is happening this weekend, right? I know CB will upload the Studio Update to YT Sat or Sun, but we know the time for the live seminar?
The official gencon live stream by us distributor will be here : https://www.youtube.com/live/dgVNYV9o4Mo Possible that adress stream bug after diffusion, normally you can seeing in live tab on their channel : Interstellar Gamez https://www.youtube.com/@Interstellar-Gamez
All I can say after watching the stream is wow...what a disappointment. The sculpts look more and more generic (same, same). little to no creativity...same basic armor, pose, ok, let's get crazy and throw a cigar in his hand. I am sure some folks will be excited, but I just do not see it. The only preview that had any kind of wow was the pre-order exclusive Rumbler Spec Ops for NA-2...go figure, pre-order exclusive. Anyway, I was hoping for some splash...a new look a new vibe. Did not get that. I do not know if updating another human faction will provide enough change and creative license...maybe they need to recreate Onyx or reinvent the Tohaa or a new alien. Something...and preferably some new dynamic poses.
Remember when Gencon had tons of info and renders, for ALL the factions across the game?? I miss that era... Regarding spec ops: i hope they'll launch all factions ops at the same time or at least, in a short time span, 3 months max Also, having a single gecko in the box feels odd
As usual, I would say it was a solid but, sadly, not very exciting show despite the book announcement. Don't get me wrong, I'm very interested by what is presented, but the "wow" effect did not happened. Resculpts are continuing, I will wait for better pictures before saying anything about the new Gecko that seems taller than the old one (does the base looks 40 mm to you?) and is loosing the pilot arms (again, for a piloted TAG...). Like most character rescults I'm perfectly fine with my old Taowu and Le Muet. The ALEPH flyer is... something. The new mercenary Dog Warrior is looking like a wandering weapon dealer with his stock on his back (but I like the idea of two swords, a human sized one and a Dog Warrior sized one). Whoever find cool to put sunglasses on Yu Jing operatives, please, stop that. They look like cheap Tunguskans Securitates. Cyber Kity is cool though. PanO and EI ones look good (very classic design for both of them, the EI HI seems interesting). NA2 limited edition Spec Ops looks like a Cad Bane cosplayer. Curious about the new book as it will talk about Haqqislam.
