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More Victoria Miniatures Previews

8/3/2014

We are being spoiled by the folks over at Victoria Miniatures - today we get another preview, this time of some awesome looking weapons.
How can you not love those assault rifles and the power weapon... and a sniper rifle! Good lord...

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White Dwarf Issue #6 - It's Chaos Time!

8/3/2014

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Hello, it's a Saturday so it must be White Dwarf Day - this week Issue #6 "Brute Force".
In Warhammer 40K, the Space marijnes rule the roost as THE most popular force - they are iconic, highly customsiable, and they frankly kick arse!
Next on the list would have to be, or certainly close, the Chaos Space Marines - losers in the Horus Heresy, they fled to the Eye of Terror and there have been slowly warped by their Chaos masters.
Well this week sees the beginning of two weeks of Chaos Space Marine releases, which could have been really cool - but the feeling in the White Dwarf is a bit lacklustre!
Is it because the Chaos Space Marines aren't new?
Is it because the Hellbrute isn't that exciting?
Or maybe it's just the Imperial Knight issues (#4 and #5) were so damn good that this just feels a bit... meh.

~ More after the jump below ~

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New Victoria Miniatures Arcadian Rifles Preview

7/3/2014

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Just weeks before Games Workshop launch their new Imperial Guard minis, Victoria Miniatures have released a new preview, this time the Arcadian Rifles - a new fully modular resin force.
There's some really nice pieces in this, and as long-time fans of Victoria Miniatures we hope to show you more really soon!

This looks like a really great set - what do you think?

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Rangers Project: Salamanders Kickstarter Update

7/3/2014

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We're big fans of Kickstarter and have backed some pretty cool projects, one of which is the Rangers Project: Salamanders. The Kickstarter was recently funded and one of their stretch goals was some very cheap 15mm infantry - cool idea when having a mech Kickstarter me thinks!
So yesterday they released an absolutely smashing preview image - and I can't tell you how glad I was that I backed it. Check these out!!

Now they are cool! This is just part of the ongoing Rangers Project which is worth a look!

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Kroot Eldar Pirate!

6/3/2014

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Last week I posed to you a simple proposition that for some reason stuck in my head; the idea that the Kroot - the mercenary race that have sworn themselves to servitude under the Tau but also for anyone willing to pay their price - are also quite common in Eldar Pirate crews.
Not a startling idea I'm sure, but the thought of vicious Kroot boarding a crippled alien vessel in space under the command of Eldar pirates was a real departure from the dust-ridden close assault infantry we see in the service of the Tau.
It also brought froward the idea of real characters - a hardened crew or individuals rather than that teeming mass the Tau use them for.
So I set about making a small contingent and finally have one finished!

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DREAMFORGE LEVIATHAN VS IMPERIAL KNIGHT - Weapons Loadout

6/3/2014

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So the scuttle-butt about the Dreamforge Leviathan Crusader and the Games Workshop Imperial Knight continues.
Last time we brought you a height comparison - you could look on it as "bang-for-your-buck" if you like - this time it's the weapons load out!
Now I know a picture tells a thousand words, so I have a few pictures that tell a few words - most of which are along the lines of "wow".
Read on...

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Dreamforge Leviathan vs Imperial Knight - Side By Side

4/3/2014

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There have been a lot of scuttle-butt about the similarities between the Dreamforge Leviathan Crusader and the Games Workshop Imperial Knight.
The Games Workshop Rapid-fire Battle Cannon and the Dreamforge Beowulf Artillery Cannon are just one striking example!
However - all that aside - this picture will tell you that though they share certain things that are similar - height is not one of them!
Dreamforge Leviathan Crusader for the win... even without the epic weapons loadout.

Keen-eyed observers would notice the little Kroot at the bottom of the shot...
It's one of my Kroot Eldar pirates with his paint scheme nearly done!

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Kroot Eldar Pirates Works in Progress

3/3/2014

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The Kroot are undeniably the main strength of the Tau Empire. They are the sharp knife, the lightning attack, the brutal edge when any world is unable or unwilling to see the benefit of the Greater Good.
But the Kroot not only serve the Tau, they are mercenaries for many a master. One such master, according to the Tau Empire Codex are Eldar pirates.
This sparked my mind into thinking; what they would look like, how would they fight, would their equipment be different?
The idea of Kroot boarding a vessel in search for plunder and the bloodbath that would ensue seemed so interesting and different from the disciplined way they would be encouraged to behave in Tau forces...

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Warhammer Visions Issue #2 Review

2/3/2014

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The last time we left Warhammer Visons was back in Issue #1 - that seems like a long time ago, doesn't it?
At the time I was totally impressed with Warhammer Visions and the potential it held, but Issue #5 of White Dwarf saw a bit of a change - with the content element going back into the White Dwarf.
It's not really fair to complain about that considering how much content was in the last few White Dwarfs, but it leaves Warhammer Visons as only a monthly picture book... and that doesn't seem like something all that sustainable, especially considering the amount of recycled material in Issue #2 of Warhammer Visions..

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Anvil Industries Release Afterlife Miniatures

1/3/2014

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Anvil Industries have released the much awaited Afterlife miniatures for preorder to be dispatched on March the 7th.
Amongst them are these three gems...

Unity Council Marines

Unity Council Exo-Mechs

Republic Grenadiers

Those grenadiers look sweet - particularly after the awesome paint job Dwartist did on them!

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Games Workshop Imperial Knight Sprue Breakdown

1/3/2014

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They did a pretty good job of keeping it under wraps. but today saw the release of the new Games Workshop Imperial Knight in WK40K scale. Apparently a long-standing dream of Jes Goodwin, we know finally have it in and and ready to roll.
Having now gone over the sprues and had a really good look, this kit holds some really good possibilities.
BUT BE WARNED - I was told today that Games Workshop in Australia only have 100 in their warehouse and don't expect to get resupplied for at least a few weeks, so if you miss out in store you might be waiting a while.
Now - lets split open a box and delve inside...

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White Dwarf Issue #5 - March of the Knights!

1/3/2014

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You may remember in my last review of White Dwarf I had my concerns about the direction of this new version of White Dwarf. It seemed to be moving away from information and more about selling product.
Well this week I have to eat my words - this week Games Workshop have given us more background in one issue than I have seen for some time.
If you want to know about Imperial Knights, this is where!
Sure, it's a big ad, but there is information on heraldry, Houses, colour schemes and more.
Hold you breath - there is actual content.
Games Workshop have done well with this issue.
They touch on rules, even having a Knight vs Knight game, some lovely paint schemes and a look at the Imperial Knights Companion book.

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More Victoria Miniatures Previews

White Dwarf Issue #6 - It's Chaos Time!

New Victoria Miniatures Arcadian Rifles Preview

Rangers Project: Salamanders Kickstarter Update

Kroot Eldar Pirate!

DREAMFORGE LEVIATHAN VS IMPERIAL KNIGHT - Weapons Loadout

Dreamforge Leviathan vs Imperial Knight - Side By Side

Kroot Eldar Pirates Works in Progress

Warhammer Visions Issue #2 Review

Anvil Industries Release Afterlife Miniatures

Games Workshop Imperial Knight Sprue Breakdown

White Dwarf Issue #5 - March of the Knights!

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