What is the status of the LMDE 2013 respin?

[malligt]

I wish to install it on a laptop computer, instead of the 2012 respin + all the updating.
I thought I read it would be out by now?
What is the status of this respin?
Thanks.

[zerozero]

as was shared here >> http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2254

Will LMDE get new ISO images with Update Pack 6?

Yes, we’re planning to release LMDE Update Pack 6 for the following editions in January 2013:

Cinnamon
MATE

we are expecting new isos this month.

[malligt]

Thanks zz.