Well, I for one would like to see new Genestealer models. The old ones were fine for their time, but they are getting to look cheesy. It is funny how nice the old ones were compared to the Terminators that came in the Space Hulk box set.
There was a discussion on which armies would be included in the next 40k box set in the WPS forum, and I argued that it the Tyranids would be included. Some wanted the Tau or the Hrud, but I don't think that will happen. I think the Space Marines will still be included, so it'll be a SM vs Tyranid match-up. Why?
Well, the Tau, Necrons, Daemon Hunters, and Chaos are all relatively new, and could go one for the next few years with the same models they have now. The Dark Eldar were included last time and people can't make up their minds if they like them or not. The IG just got the Cadians so they are set for awhile too. The Eldar would be interesting, but they still have some of the finest models around, and lots in metal. I would love to see the Orks redone cause I can't stand them now, and if they brought back the focus on the clans it could be killer, not to mention bring back the classic Imperium vs Ork match up, but even their model line is not really in a rush to be redone, just the codex. So. . . that leaves the Tyranids.
New Genestealer models, maybe even a new Termagant sprue would be nice, and add a Hive Tyrant as an HQ and you have a nice little starter army. And I am sure the starter set will be $100.
I really think the Space Marines are excellent as they are, but they always get redone for each box set, so I wouldn't be surprised to see a new Tactical Squad.
I can't see GW just taking existing sprues and putting them in a new box set, which is why they will have to introduce a new army, or go back and redo an existing one. I like Skaven, but I don't know how I feel about them in 40k. I think Space Marines vs Tyranids would creat quite a stir, as well as give new players two completely different armies to toy with. . . And of course, even if we see the Demiurg, I'll be pissed if I get them in my box set.
Also, take an inventory of what comes in the Battleforce army box sets for 40k, like the $90-100 price range. I didn't just the basic math one day to figure out what was the best buy in terms of points and this is what I found:
Space Marines 446
Eldar 460
Tau 507
Necrons 570
Dark Eldar 370 (not so good...)
Orks 402
Tyranids 608
I know I am leaving some out, but it looks like you get more bang for you buck with the Tyranids, who I think came with 16 Termagants, 16 Hormogants, 12 Genestealers, 3 Warrors, and 3 Ripper swarms. It is quite a lot of plastic and a fairly large army in point costs compared to the others. If you stuck half of that in the starter set it would still be pretty sizable. Does this make sense? 
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I prefer the old models. Those look too bulky to me. More in line with the current tyranid range, but not very good in looks to me. the other look more like sleek hunters to me.