| Warhammer continues to dominate the Games Workshop universe this week, with the release of The Glottkin - a mighty kit emphasising Nurgle's truly putrid power of pestilence and decay. The Glottkin is actually 3 brothers "gifted" by Nurgle so they could get revenge on the Emprie troops that killed who parents. Interesting how the back stories rarely put the Empire or humanity in a positive light! This issue is almost entirely dominated by Warhmmer and Nurgle with lots of information on the world and how it is truly under seige - to the point where Nagash is sending his troops to bolster the fragile human defenders against Chaos! There's also a few books, including Imperial Armour #13 - but this week is all about the hazmat suit! - + + More After The Jump + + ~ WARNING - I am not a photographer, so expect dodgy pictures below. |
First up it's good gto see the return of the black sidebar to the cover of White Dwarf this week. I really like the black sidebar. Also this week we see the return of Instagram to the cover (yes I know it's not actually Instagram) with some pretty heavy filters and shading effects. It looks great, or to use the Instagram language #totesawesome #TGINurgle #badskinday or something like that...
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The Glottkin are actually 3 brothers who swore revenge on the Empire having seen their parents slain by Empire troops. Father Nurgle heard their cries and "gifted" each of them with the 3 aspects of Nurgle, Warrior, Magician and Monster - the best you see them riding on is actually one of the brothers!
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The detail on this kit is just amazing, and such a beautiful paint job too. Each section is so lovingly painted and detailed. There is a lot of work to do on the monster alone, so doing this kit justice would take skill.
The kit looks epic, but as epic always has a price, it is $152 AUD...
The kit looks epic, but as epic always has a price, it is $152 AUD...
At the head of this mighty Nurgle Host are the Maggoth Lords and their leader - The Glottkin!
This is a really cool pic, only slightly ruined by the base around The Glottkin being roughly photoshopped.
This is a really cool pic, only slightly ruined by the base around The Glottkin being roughly photoshopped.
This is where we get the good oil!! So not only have Chaos started assailing the world, it seems that Karl Franz has been forever changed by the events in the Warhammer world. He and his allies attempt to hold Altdorf from the forces of Chaos, while Nagash - hearing of the Chaos assault sends Vlad von Carstein to aid Franz. Once counted amongst the greatest enemies of mankind, will Vlad turn Franz to the Dark Side as his bargaining chip to save humanity? All will be revealed in Warhammer: Glottkin.
Speaking of Nurgle... there is a Limited Edition Warhammer: Glottkin if that works for you.
The upcoming Fall of Altdorf sounds pretty epic and this preview tells us a lot about the upcoming events and how the story is going to pan out - not well by the sound of it!!
There's also a pretty loose look at Warhammer: Visions and Imperial Armour 13: Special Edition.
The upcoming Fall of Altdorf sounds pretty epic and this preview tells us a lot about the upcoming events and how the story is going to pan out - not well by the sound of it!!
There's also a pretty loose look at Warhammer: Visions and Imperial Armour 13: Special Edition.
Hey look - it's 40k!! Two new bundles for Tyranid and Space Marine players. Kind of seems a little out of place in this issue, but there you go!
This section is actually good reading. If you're not following the current Nagash thing in Warhammer, but are interested in what is going on, this gives some good information. There's also a small bit on the chronology and how the events of the new Glottkin book tie into Nagash's campaign in the south.
The Death To The World gives you an idea of who else is being assailed - from Dark Elves to Lizardmen.
The Death To The World gives you an idea of who else is being assailed - from Dark Elves to Lizardmen.
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Is this the longest Battle Report ever? It sure feels like it. Some really beautiful pictures though and some amazing miniatures including this Gorebeast Chariot (right) re-purposed for Nurgle!!
In a week where there is really only one pre order, I do wonder if this battle report may have been extended to fill space though.
In a week where there is really only one pre order, I do wonder if this battle report may have been extended to fill space though.
Paint Splatter this week looks at The Glottkin. There's some nice Nurgle tips in there, but it's pretty obvious that the miniature being painted is not the one on the cover of White Dwarf!
Verdict
I think White Dwarf have done a good job of bringing us back into the universe with this issue, but it does feel a tad empty with just the one miniature release.
If you're not interested in Warhammer and the events surrounding it - this is not the issue for you.
If you're not interested in Warhammer and the events surrounding it - this is not the issue for you.
The soundtrack to this review was Amon Amarth.
They are truly excellent - BUY THEIR CDS - you won't be sorry!!
They are truly excellent - BUY THEIR CDS - you won't be sorry!!
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