 | Straight off the back of some giant robots last week, this week we have more Orcs than you can throw a frag grenade at. But they're not really Orcs now, are they? It's true - Orcs are now known as Orruks or Ironjawz. Still green, large and with questionable personal hygiene. It's been a while since a White Dwarf has had this many releases in one issue - there are miniatures and books coming out the wah-zoo. If you like Orcs/ Orruks then this issue is for you... and really who doesn't have a soft spot for those cuddly stinky aggressive green skins (is that racist BTW? I feel it might be racist!) The big topic of discussion around this release is the"loud" choice of armour colour. Orcs aren't really known for their fashion, but it seems GW believe yellow is the way to go with the launch of these guys. It's actually very close to the Bad Moons iconography in WH4oK curiously. Anyway - do you like Orcs? Is this issue for you? ++ More After The Jump ++ |
I should start this out by noting that Games Workshop seem to be making a differentiation between the Ironjawz and the rest of the Greenskinz range which has many of the old Orc models in it. Whether this is later deleted and the Ironjawz are the future, time will tell, but the older models are still on the webstore.
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This Orruks release is a big one. They are a key race in the Warhammer universe, so they deserve to have a good amount of releases - and the stand-out piece HAS to be this one; Maw-Krusha!
It's a combi-kit and can either be the mount for Gordrakk, the Fist of Gork or for your own Megaboss.
Either way, this is a mighty looking beasty that can have either of two heads and the rider also has some weapon options as well.
As far as centrepiece models goes, this isn't incredibly expensive, at $180 AUD and is one of the best looking large models out of Games Workshop in this Age of $igmar version of Warhammer.
It's a combi-kit and can either be the mount for Gordrakk, the Fist of Gork or for your own Megaboss.
Either way, this is a mighty looking beasty that can have either of two heads and the rider also has some weapon options as well.
As far as centrepiece models goes, this isn't incredibly expensive, at $180 AUD and is one of the best looking large models out of Games Workshop in this Age of $igmar version of Warhammer.
The Orruks also get some new cavalry (as such) with the Gore-Gruntas, rather scrappy looking boars with Orruk riders.. I'm not sold on these guys personally and at $135 AUD for 3 they're quite steep.
The Orruk Brutes are the front line of the Ironkawz forces. Large and... well brutish, they are clad in heavy armour and pack a wallop. These are very dynamic models and could very easily find their way into 40K. The markings on these models is really interesting as they seem to be a hybrid of the existing 40K range too - Bad Moons and even Death Skulls seem to be making an appearance.
This is a 5 miniature set and has optional two-handed weapons too.
At $85 AUD, these are pretty much smack-bang in the Age of $igmar price range.
This is a 5 miniature set and has optional two-handed weapons too.
At $85 AUD, these are pretty much smack-bang in the Age of $igmar price range.
There are three character models released this week too - the Orukk Megaboss who is an awesome looking model - everything a Megaboss should be! Interestingly he is spread over two sprues, but again not very poseable. Seems to fears of the end of the multi-pose character kits might be true.
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The Orruk Weirdnob Shaman is the poor soul who has to deal with WAAAGH! magic. He is of course insane, and the twisted body of this miniature perfectly reflects that.
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The Orruk Weirdnob Shaman is the poor soul who has to deal with WAAAGH! magic. He is of course insane, and the twisted body of this miniature perfectly reflects that.
The Orruk Warchanter rounds out the character releases for the Orruks. He's basically a drummer without a drum - because the world is his drum - he just hits them with his drumming bones. *sigh*
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One of the existing range to come across to the Ironjawz are the old Black Orcs - now known as Orruk 'Ardboyz. This is a lovely kit and probably the most Orc-y of all the older kits. They've had a repack to go with the new look and a paint job to make them yellow, but it's the same good kit that it used to be. In fact the paint job on the box is probably the best executed out of all the new range. At $90 AUD for 15 it's also good value for the mount of troops you get.
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Games Wokshop like to also provide gamiing accessories and these new Dice Cubes are kind of cute and not bad value at $14 AUD for 20 D6 dice.
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One of the existing range to come across to the Ironjawz are the old Black Orcs - now known as Orruk 'Ardboyz. This is a lovely kit and probably the most Orc-y of all the older kits. They've had a repack to go with the new look and a paint job to make them yellow, but it's the same good kit that it used to be. In fact the paint job on the box is probably the best executed out of all the new range. At $90 AUD for 15 it's also good value for the mount of troops you get.
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Games Wokshop like to also provide gamiing accessories and these new Dice Cubes are kind of cute and not bad value at $14 AUD for 20 D6 dice.
There's four new books relating to this Orruk release coming out too; _Battletome Ironjawz giving you all the fluff and warscrolls you need to field them, Grand Alliance Destruction which allows you to add them to your pre-existing Destruction army, How To Paint Ironjawz which is pretty self explanatory, and The Realmgate Wars: Fury of Gork which is a novel. There's quite a bit there really...
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Speaking of novels - the next Horus Heresy novel, The Path to Heaven, sees the White Scars Space Marines finding their way back to earth to defend the Imperium.
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Speaking of novels - the next Horus Heresy novel, The Path to Heaven, sees the White Scars Space Marines finding their way back to earth to defend the Imperium.
The Green Horde takes a look at the organisational structure of the Orruks.
Paint Splatter looks at painting Orruk Brutes and the Gore-Gruntas.
For keen observers, there is a new way to paint Orc/ Orruk flesh too.
For keen observers, there is a new way to paint Orc/ Orruk flesh too.
Hey look - here's some rules!!!
This small piece in the back of the issue shows some of the other colour schemes for Ironjawz - none of which I personally like very much. How about you?
Also, from reading this, it also seems Game Workshop will still be playing the Orcs/ Orruks as funny, foolish creatures. For the life of me I don't know why...
Also, from reading this, it also seems Game Workshop will still be playing the Orcs/ Orruks as funny, foolish creatures. For the life of me I don't know why...
Verdict
Suffice to say - this issue is packed - there is a lot here!
As far as value for money and entertainment factor goes, this is a good issue!
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In the Pot of Paint vs. White Dwarf:
White Dwarf
As far as value for money and entertainment factor goes, this is a good issue!
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In the Pot of Paint vs. White Dwarf:
White Dwarf
This issue also features a wrap around cover with the full range of Ironjawz. It's certainly an imposing force!
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