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CHRISTMAS BOXSETS?! RAVEN GUARD CODEX?! We have some WILD Rumours!

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The presenter discusses multiple Warhammer 40,000 (and related) rumors, repeatedly stressing that nothing is confirmed. All claims should be treated as untrue until Games Workshop officially announces them.

The main topics are:

  1. Rumored Christmas box sets (40k focus, possibly with some AoS mix-up)
  2. Rumored codex release timing and which factions/chapters might receive books
  3. Rumored upcoming model/unit waves hinted by codex talk
  4. A rumored new Warhammer paint range

1) Rumored Christmas Box Sets (40k Focus, Plus Possible AoS Mix-Up)

The presenter says he’s heard early information from a French YouTube channel, AS Miniatures, which provided a list of potential Christmas box sets.

Core claim (as presented)

  • There may be six Christmas box sets for 40k.
  • However, the presenter suspects some items may actually be AoS-named or miscategorized.

Boxes mentioned (named/claimed)

  • Angelus Assault Force
    • Suggested to be a likely Space Marine Christmas box
    • Exact contents are unknown (could include assault-focused units, a bike captain, etc.)
  • Hell Hunt Lance
    • Suggested to be tied to Chaos Knights
  • Thundershock Lance
    • Suggested to be Imperial Knights
    • Potentially themed after recently shown/updated Destria models
  • Night of Hammerhole
    • The presenter suspects it may actually be an AoS box due to the “Hammerhole” reference
  • Gruntter Stampede
    • Tied to Orks/Orc
    • The reasoning given: launch editions for new editions often get Christmas boxes so items can be repackaged with new models

Presenter’s expectations

  • He argues Space Marines and Orks almost certainly get Christmas boxes.
  • He also finds it exciting that both Chaos and Imperial Knights could receive boxes in the same season.
  • He expects official reveals around early-to-late October, with Christmas pre-orders already appearing on GW’s site.

2) Rumored Codex Release Order and “Spicy” Next-Year Faction Expectations

Next codex timing (big reveal show)

The presenter suggests the next codex at the “big reveal show” is likely Custodes, releasing around October–November. He also believes it may be the last codex of 2027 before a major Christmas box/launch season.

Next year: broader release slate starting with Tau

For next year, rumors suggest a broader release slate beginning with a Tau start, including:

  • new Broadsides
  • additional Tau unit additions (specifics were unclear as the presenter forgot details)

Competing faction expectations: Genestealers vs. Dark Eldar

The discussion then splits:

  • Some sources reportedly suggest Genestealers
  • Others claim Dark Eldar refresh is more likely

If Dark Eldar is correct, the presenter highlights expected improvements such as:

  • a new/improved character
  • a new barge (not a “slave barge,” but something else)
  • new Calabite Warriors
  • a refresh with meaningful model support and improved positioning

3) Major Rumor: Dedicated Space Marine Chapter Codexes (Starting with Raven Guard)

A key “wild” rumor: Space Marines may receive dedicated Chapter codexes, with Raven Guard potentially being first.

The presenter’s skepticism

  • He questions the logic, arguing it would be surprising for Games Workshop to release chapter-specific Space Marine books before any Chaos-focused equivalents.

Speculative reasoning thread

  • He thinks it could connect to rumored successor-chapter focus in the edition cycle.
  • He notes he’s heard of Crimson Fists as a successor focus and links it in sequence to Raven Guard and another successor narrative.
  • He suggests Raptors may receive additional attention to prepare for tabletop rules/support, citing:
    • a brand-new Raptors novel
    • mention on decal sheets
    • why Raptors have tabletop presence lagging behind narrative/marketing

Possible Raptors payoff (if Raven Guard support arrives)

He speculates that, if Raven Guard chapter support comes through, the Raptors could also receive a successor character—specifically naming:

  • Isidon, the Raptors’ chapter master

4) Rumored New Paint Range (Pro Range) and Personal Painting Plans

The presenter says rumors about a new paint range appear partially true:

What was confirmed (per the presenter)

  • A new Pro paint range was revealed
  • One detail was wrong (as far as he’s concerned)

The disappointment

  • The surprise/worry: the expected “dropper bottles” apparently are not included
  • This was what he was most excited about

His own painting/testing plans

  • He plans to buy paints to test them for his own Crimson Fists army
  • He also references testing compatibility, particularly with color choices

He briefly complains about GW pricing (using the codex cost as an example), noting it’s “another subject” outside the main rumor content.

Presenters/Contributors (As Identified in the Subtitles)

  • Primary presenter/host (unnamed in subtitles; the speaker throughout)
  • AS Miniatures
    • Mentioned as the source of the Christmas box-set rumor list
    • Described as a French YouTube channel
  • “Bob H”
    • Mentioned as someone who would confirm a remembered detail in comments

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