GW PURGE ANOTHER MODEL RANGE! AoS chopping block confirms rumour?!

Overview

The video is a Friday livestream covering Warhammer news, hobby projects, gaming-industry discussion, and community giveaways. There is no gameplay or single storyline; the main focus is Games Workshop’s model-range changes and speculation about what may come next.

Warhammer News and Rumours

• Games Workshop announced that seven Fyreslayers units are moving to Legends: Vulkite Berzerkers, an Auric Runesmiter, Battlesmith, Doomseeker, Grimwrath Berzerker, the Magmic Battleforge, and Magmic Invocations. The host criticised the Legends system, arguing that it can leave owners of older models feeling pushed toward buying replacements.
• The host suggested that the removals might support a rumoured Age of Sigmar reset, possibly involving a return to one world and the merging of some Order dwarf factions. He stressed that he is not an Age of Sigmar expert and that the timing and details are speculative.
• A possible Grey Knights refresh was discussed. One rumour suggests a Grey Knights-versus-Thousand Sons Kill Team box, though the host considered an earlier Grey Knights-versus-Chaos rumour unreliable. He wondered what new units might be included rather than simply existing models.
• Other speculative 40K topics included future Dark Eldar releases, a possible new or redesigned barge for Vect, and potential developments involving the White Scars and Red Corsairs. The host also hoped for more dedicated Chaos Legion units and characters.
• The host favoured a dramatic narrative for a possible Rogal Dorn return, imagining him as an Eternal Crusader aligned with the Black Templars. He also discussed how ongoing storylines could make settings feel more dynamic, while noting that some players prefer a stable setting for telling their own stories.

Industry and Game Design

The host argued that the tabletop market is becoming more competitive, citing StarCraft, Halo, Trench Crusade, Martyrdom, Conflict ’47, and Bolt Action. He said greater competition could benefit players through better models, rules, prices, and customer engagement.

He reacted to new StarCraft material during the stream, but said he would need to connect with the game’s lore before committing to it. He also criticised current 40K as feeling too focused on competitive play for his taste, and said he wants more distinctive models and kit details—not just rules changes. He prefers investing in models because they tend to last longer than rules.

The host expressed concern that recent Space Marine releases have felt average, and criticised reduced squad sizes and simplified kits, citing Sanguinary Guard and Death Company as examples. He also speculated that Games Workshop may lean on nostalgia in the future, perhaps revisiting classic vehicle or unit concepts. He emphasised that these comments were criticism from a fan who wants the game to improve, not a prediction that Games Workshop is about to collapse.

Hobby and Community

The livestream included a member-model showcase featuring viewers’ painted Warhammer, StarCraft, and Conflict ’47 miniatures. A quick Necron-painting idea was also suggested: spray the models, apply a wash, and drybrush them.

The host noted that Warlord Games is planning many plastic releases for Conflict ’47 and Bolt Action, following feedback that some older ranges were less appealing.

Five Martyrdom model sets and one banner bearer were given away. Winners were asked to contact the host privately with their shipping details.

Gamers and Sources Featured

• Matthew — brought the Fyreslayers news and discussed Age of Sigmar rumours.
• Woodimp — associated with the Martyrdom models and giveaways.
• Archon — featured in discussion of StarCraft models and reveals.
• Warlord Games — discussed for Conflict ’47 and Bolt Action releases.
• Mantic Games — mentioned in connection with Halo.
• Morian — whose stream the host directed viewers to at the end.
• Community members — contributed miniatures for the member-model showcase.