I believe the texts for Darkson Designs #2 were handed in back in '06 (at least if the dates on my e-mail are to be believed).
For the Great Book of Painting Figurines, I've got no idea of how the translation's going, but owning a copy I can assure you that it is indeed THE reference book many of us have been wishing for.
I've also heard rumors of a how-to-paint DVD...