Kurnoth Hunters already have a different warscroll for each option, so no need for anything to change there. Presumably the bow option would keep a separate profile at least.
I think KO, Fyreslayers, IDK and OBR all getting second waves is probably a bit too optimistic. Maybe a Warcry warband for 2 of them, small second waves for the other 2.
I guess maybe it depends on when they are provided with the models by GW? I don't know if they are given all of the sprues that they will be using for the run early on or if they will be sent them through as things progress.
The issue with them in won't be until June, so a good 9 months or so after the Ironjawz wave I think...
I'm mainly just hoping as it would be lovely to get some of the beautiful new ones on the cheap, but you're probably right that it'll be the old ones.
Does anyone have an idea whether the Ardboyz included in this will be the new or old models? Either any confirmation that's been given either way or any precedent with previous magazines?
They have changed the editing style recently to reduce the amount of voice over and get more from the players saying what battle tactics, spells, abilities, etc they're using.
She's just gone for the Japanese horror film look. There will be a hugely creepy eye poking out from somewhere under that hair, even if she is 'blind'.
Lessons learned from Neferata's ability to give out super ethereal being problematic? None, apparently.
Easy access to a 2+ unrendable save and 4+ ward, as well as good odds to insta-kill any foot heroes on top of okay melee output... what could possibly go wrong?
Care to elaborate? I find this sort of thing interesting and trying to think what you mean with Sylvaneth specifically - only thing I can think of is the battle tactic involving a unit added to your army that turn, despite the lack of summoning capability (just Allarielle/LoV once per game).
They also restrict certain Combat Patrols from using all the units in the box I believe (Grey Knights is the one example I'm aware of) so presumably could use that as a balancing lever if the Stormcast one ends up larger than most.
The easiest way to test this would be to ask the same question about a faction we can be pretty well 100% sure isn't going to be removed and see if they answer it the same way. Either S2D for the similar position re: the Old World, or something like Seraphon, Soulblight, etc.
Loaded Dice in Wales still has some available at more than 10% dicscount:
https://www.loadeddice.uk/collections/games-workshop-pre-orders
That's where I've ordered the Seraphon one from, looks like they'll ship to all of UK at least.
I think its more of an expectation based on what the 40k boxes looked like last year, rather than something people particularly want. Remember though that the boxes are usually designed more to entice people into a new army instead of being for existing players and a lot of new players would appreciate Kroak being included in there.