Reading the latest WD blurb, - which is just the same as posted on the US website - a little closer, it would seem that the plan is to make way for a new 'bits' service.
I would love to see an Empire specific accessories sprue for example - as long as it wasn't all skulls.
Something with 10 x Swords/scabbards, Xbow and Archer quivers, Metal Thigh Plates again, the odd scroll, hammers, axes, bags and pouches and all those sort of things.
It's probably unlikely now we have the new sprues, but they are much better on accessories than previously.
As I have more than enough of anything of the old stuff than I am ever likely to need, I cannot say I am too worried.
Metal Minis from the 90's, like the Reiksgard foot, will still be around on ebay and such for years - see how many early 80's models are still up for sale.
I think we will see more boxes like the Empire General/BSB and the Wizards around - they have promised a 'General/BSB' box for each race as they redo them.
We could well have plastic multipart kits like that for all character/hero slots. It is quite easy to see a foot/mounted WP box, and a similar Captain box.
God forbid they do an engineer one though ...................