 | Well wrap me in ceramite and call me 'roid rage - this week's White Dwarf has so much Space Marine fluff you'll end up with service studs in your forehead for all the knowledge you will have gained! If you're a Beardy, so a hobbyist who has been in the hobby for more than 20 years or so, then you will not be struck by the information in this issue. However, if you're relatively new to the Warhammer 40K universe then this issue is for you. Beginner or not, the journey in this issue is quite fun, and really is more of a plug for the Space Marines Apocrypha book released next week. But it's not just a look back, there are a number of new products to highlight including a new boxed set of the airbrush paints, Space Marine psychic cards, five new boxed sets (repacks really) as well as three new Codex supplements and the new Thousand Sons upgrades from Foirge World. The bulk of the issue however (half in fact) is dedicated to Space Marine fluff. ++ More After The Jump ++ |
Next week sees the most anticipated release since Horus Heresy - Betrayal At Calth - the Imperial Space Marine 30th Anniversary model. You may have seen our speculation and then eagle-eyed observations over the last week or so - but here he is and he's awesome!
Only available in store on the day,. this model comes in at the same price of standard characters, $50 AUD, so if you want it, you'd better think about it now and get in early. In Australia you have to buy $270 AUD worth of stuff to get him free though - unlike other countries where it is much cheaper.
Only available in store on the day,. this model comes in at the same price of standard characters, $50 AUD, so if you want it, you'd better think about it now and get in early. In Australia you have to buy $270 AUD worth of stuff to get him free though - unlike other countries where it is much cheaper.
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As well as the 30th anniversary model next week, there will also be a number of repacks as boxed sets.
The Space Marine Command Company is the old box, but this time with the Captain from Shadow Force Solaq - quite a nice set... apart from that stupid helmet on the Captain!
The Terminator Command, is your standard Terminator boxed set but with the Captain from Strike Force Ultra. A good way to get a great looking character model!
Cultist Assault is 20 Chaos Cultists with an Aspiring Champion leading them. This is a cool set too!
Terminator Lord's Cadre is quite a flexible kit which also allows you to make the Terminator Lord into a Sorcerer and comes with a familiar!
Space Marine Heroes is a really good value set - it's the Space Marine Captain model with the Chaplain from the Reclusiam set and a Space Marine Librarian. Keep in mind that these are single sprues characters, not multi-part sets, so your conversion potential is limited.
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In books, Angels of Death (a return to their original nickname) gives you background, force dispositions, Warlord traits, psychic powers and rules for a number of Chapters, plus three new units utilising the Betrayal at Calth miniatures so they can be integrated into the Warhammer 40K universe.
The Space Marine Command Company is the old box, but this time with the Captain from Shadow Force Solaq - quite a nice set... apart from that stupid helmet on the Captain!
The Terminator Command, is your standard Terminator boxed set but with the Captain from Strike Force Ultra. A good way to get a great looking character model!
Cultist Assault is 20 Chaos Cultists with an Aspiring Champion leading them. This is a cool set too!
Terminator Lord's Cadre is quite a flexible kit which also allows you to make the Terminator Lord into a Sorcerer and comes with a familiar!
Space Marine Heroes is a really good value set - it's the Space Marine Captain model with the Chaplain from the Reclusiam set and a Space Marine Librarian. Keep in mind that these are single sprues characters, not multi-part sets, so your conversion potential is limited.
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In books, Angels of Death (a return to their original nickname) gives you background, force dispositions, Warlord traits, psychic powers and rules for a number of Chapters, plus three new units utilising the Betrayal at Calth miniatures so they can be integrated into the Warhammer 40K universe.
Index Astartes Apocrypha compiles sketches and background from 39 years with of Space Marine fluff. Rogue Trader, Index Astartes, various Codex and rule books and more have all been compiled into this 136 page book. I'll be front and centre for this. Having this stuff in one place should be a great read!
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Two new Codex Supplements next week: Black Legion looking at the Warmaster's very own Legion and Crimson Slaughter which takes a look at the once-loyal Crimson Sabres who became the most notorious warband in the universe.
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Two new Codex Supplements next week: Black Legion looking at the Warmaster's very own Legion and Crimson Slaughter which takes a look at the once-loyal Crimson Sabres who became the most notorious warband in the universe.
The Space Marines also get a set of new Psychic powers allowing them to tell the future, read your palm and summon your grannie from the grave.
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The Air Paint Set is the new air range put into one box, continuing the trend of repacking this week.
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Blades of Damocles is Phil Kelly's latest novel which sees a young Sergeant Sicarius take the field.
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The Air Paint Set is the new air range put into one box, continuing the trend of repacking this week.
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Blades of Damocles is Phil Kelly's latest novel which sees a young Sergeant Sicarius take the field.
How cool are Thousand Sons? In the early days they wore blue and white checks, but these days it's red and these examples just look amazing, especially with the new Contemptor and the upgrade set that was released only the other day.
Looks like Forge World are actually putting in brand new releases for once.
Looks like Forge World are actually putting in brand new releases for once.
In the dim dark past I used to drybrush Space Marines, but the finish really wasn't amazing. On certain parts you can, but for the most part it takes real skill to do it properly - this Paint Splatter article unfortunately doesn't show you how to master that skill. These marines look messy and poor. Not good advice at all.
The whole second half of the issue is Space Marine fluff. The history of the armour marks (below), the original Rhino and Land Raider, some background on how Space Marines first featured in White Dwarf and much much more. This is a great read and any fan of 40K would enjoy this walk down memory lane.
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** Incidentally, they say that the Plague Marines are wearing MKIII armour.... well by the gloves, knee pads and segmented thighs, it's probably more MKII than MKIII. Sorry GW, check your facts :P **
Verdict
This is a really great issue with lots to see and read. Buy it. Add it to the collection. You can tell it has been lovingly crafted and has a nice feel to it.
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In the Pot of Paint vs. White Dwarf:
White Dwarf - Hell, buy two!
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In the Pot of Paint vs. White Dwarf:
White Dwarf - Hell, buy two!
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