Thursday 31 January 2019

Squaduary 2019 - Theta 7 Acquisitus Kill Team

Yes, it's that time of year again. Squaduary is once again being inflicted upon us by the wonderful Stepping Between Games. As is my custom, I'll be piling in, trying to get another squad painted up for my Adeptus Mechanicus forces. As it happens, Games Workshop have decided to release the new Theta-7 Acquisitus kill team box on the second of February. Well, it seems my choice of models is made for me!
It's time to acquire!
The set includes 5 ruststalkers/infiltrators as well as the new Tech-priest Manipulus and a small terrain bundle. I'm very excited by the prospect of a new tech priest and I really like the Manipulus model.
More bounce to the ounce!
The model has proven somewhat divisive online. The styling is somewhat unusual and it's not been helped by the slightly odd angle of the GW photograph. However, I really like the look of the Manipulus; he's creepy and cybernetic in a way that is not really shown by other models in the range. I can't wait to add him to my forces and see what he's capable of on the table.

 At any rate; that concludes my Squaduary 2019 pledge. Stay tuned as I try to paint a squad of elites and a new HQ in the month!

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4 comments:

  1. Siph_Horridus31 January 2019 at 11:20

    Ah brilliant, I’m in too with a squad of AdMech Vanguard.

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    1. Ed OMalley1 February 2019 at 01:09

      Nice Siph! Look forward to seeing them painted. I have really enjoyed painting (and fielding) my Vanguard.

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  2. Rory (Stepping Between Games)1 February 2019 at 11:17

    Once I saw a different angle of that model I started to really like it. Glad to see you getting involved.

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    1. Ed OMalley4 February 2019 at 02:14

      The alternate parts (and a better photograph) really make the Manipulus look better. Having the model in hand, it's really great. Full of wonderful details and brimming with character.

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