| The End Times are upon us and by the Power of Grayskull are they throwing it out there!! Surprisingly though, there are no new miniatures releases this week in the world of WHFB - but fear not, there are some new Hobbit miniatures. So mortgage the cat and you might just be able to afford one. This issue of White Dwarf, apart from the Hobbit minis, mainly concentrates on the new The End Times: Khaine book and some tantalising background. Lets put it this way - the High Elves are fighting amongst themselves, so one of them goes and gets Khaine's sword, Widowmaker, thus aligning himself with the God and Khaine's followers (on all sides of the Elvish spectrum) come flocking to that army. Boo-Yah! Enter lots of conversions and fun for all the Elven players! Apart from Elves, there's also a 40K battle report. Do You Want To Know More? - + + More After The Jump + + |
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The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings miniatures don't get much of a run in White Dwarf or Warhammer: Visions which is a bit of a shame because they are quite lovely. They might be lovely, but they are also very expensive, even compared to GW prices. I'm not sure how they justify $35 for one figure, but they seem to.
These minis look pretty good - not sure why Thranduil is doing a bit of interpretive dance (right) but he's doing a bang up job.
These minis look pretty good - not sure why Thranduil is doing a bit of interpretive dance (right) but he's doing a bang up job.
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As well as Thranduil and Legolas, there's also the forces of Mirkwood finally arrayed for you to add to your army. These figures are okay, but they look more posed than captured in action!
An squeezed down the bottom of this section is a preview of the new Horus Heresy novel. "Templar".. Imperial Fists vs a Word Bearers warband. This is supposed to also give us a look inside the process of a loyalist realising he will have to kill fellow Asatres who have turned on the Empire.
Not sure why it's buried in this section!
An squeezed down the bottom of this section is a preview of the new Horus Heresy novel. "Templar".. Imperial Fists vs a Word Bearers warband. This is supposed to also give us a look inside the process of a loyalist realising he will have to kill fellow Asatres who have turned on the Empire.
Not sure why it's buried in this section!
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The End Times: Khaine - so popular that like Nagash the Limited Edition is already sold out! Not really surprising considering the subject matter and the buzz around The End Times.
Interestingly the End Times: Khaine not only includes a book of background and a rules, but also some changes to magic - 22 in fact, one for each magic lore in the game!
Also next week is the novel to accompany the release and The End Times Spell Battle Magic cards.
Interestingly the End Times: Khaine not only includes a book of background and a rules, but also some changes to magic - 22 in fact, one for each magic lore in the game!
Also next week is the novel to accompany the release and The End Times Spell Battle Magic cards.
Forge World quite literally stomps into view with the Ceratus Knight-Acheron, a knight whose sole task is slaughter, and the Questorius Knight Magaera, a fearsome assault knight with extra armour.
Both of these look really cool, and having the other minis around them gives a good idea of scale.
Both of these look really cool, and having the other minis around them gives a good idea of scale.
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The Legacy of Khaine will tell you a lot about the background to the current Elven Civil War and the fabled Rhana Dandra. As someone who doesn't know who these characters are I could have done with a bit of context, but it certainly sounds interesting!\
BTW, is that Witch King on the cover and in this article the old Ally Morrison model?
That has to be 20 years old! If ever there was need for a new miniature with a new book - this would be it!
BTW, is that Witch King on the cover and in this article the old Ally Morrison model?
That has to be 20 years old! If ever there was need for a new miniature with a new book - this would be it!
The battle report this week is Ultramarines vs Tyranids - a bloodbath for all.
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I generally don't include this bit in my look at the issue, but there's a cool image here that leaked earlier in the week but without context.
This image is of kitbashed heroes put together for the newly-allied Elven forces either under the Khaine banner or not. These are actually pretty simple but really effective. I think there might be some great hero and commander models coming out of this story arch.
Elves are such an enigmatic race, it makes sense for them to have these kind of flamboyant leaders.
This image is of kitbashed heroes put together for the newly-allied Elven forces either under the Khaine banner or not. These are actually pretty simple but really effective. I think there might be some great hero and commander models coming out of this story arch.
Elves are such an enigmatic race, it makes sense for them to have these kind of flamboyant leaders.
Verdict
If you're following The End Times or you like ELves or you're into WHFB - then this issue is a must. If you're considering buying the End Times: Khaine book, this is also a good way to make up your mind if you do want to buy it.
There is no Paint Splatter this week or any conversion workshops (odd considering the nature of this picture above) but there you go.
Overall it's a quick read - took me about 15 minutes cover to cover.
There is no Paint Splatter this week or any conversion workshops (odd considering the nature of this picture above) but there you go.
Overall it's a quick read - took me about 15 minutes cover to cover.
Music track For The Review This Week
It's a short track but so SO appropriate - have a listen!
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