File talk:Tyranid warriors 2nd edition.jpg

On the very specific issue of this model:

• this model was released sometimes in 1996-1997, after the 2nd edition Tyranid Codex : it starts being visible in the 1997 Citadel catalog (link removed because not an official external link)
• the only official picture i could find (in color) is that one [1998 US Citadel catalog - the link directs to the internet archive for citadel catalogs]: (link removed because not an official external link)

However its very low res and, in my opinion, not fit.

- This 2nd Tyranid warrior model was replaced for the 3rd edition Tyranid Codex, and therefore cannot be seen in that publication.

Therefore it's not visible in any easily accessible official source i could find (not in any Codex, and not in Color in the Catalogs). One would probably have to find and go trough all the white dwarves between 1996 and 2001 to MAYBE find an official color source of decent quality for this model.

I understand there are strict rules to respect for sourcing, but i think it's also important to have a visual reference for this rather unknown model. I'm not stubbornly trying to break the rules on this one, it's just that i couldn't find a better solution.

--Siegfriedfr 09:01, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

I remember that model. Good question where to find an official colour pic. I will some time have a look through my catalogues. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum (talk) 08:08, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

Notes: based on the image I (a priori) assume that the pic originally is from the GW online shop, probably from a now disappeared collectors/ archive model page. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum (talk) 08:47, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

• Citadel Miniatures Annual 1995-1996: pgs. 76-78; b/w, 4 possible models assemblies
• The model with the whip and sword can be found in colour in the Tyranids Collectors' Guide (2005), pg. 14
• The model with sword and spine fist can be found in slightly different colours (?) and a different angle in The Complete Games Workshop Catalog and hobby reference 2004-2005 on pg. 374
• White Dwarf (UK) #190, pgs. 39/40: all(?) five possible model variants in colour; b/w catalogue section at back of this WD