 | The Harlequins release is a really interesting one considering the two other "Space Elves" are not the most popular armies out there. The Eldar and the Dark Eldar are both great looking but niche armies. Imperial Guard and Space marines, Orks and Tau all have large universes that you can ply and invent in, while the others are smaller, especially the Eldar - so why add another faction and will it work? This week's White Dwarf of course doesn't answer any of these questions, BUT you do get a tonne of pretty pictures and a heck of a lot of information! Games Workshop have recently started to add a lot more information to White Dwarf that isn't sales related - fluff & rules are starting to be as important and this is the real key to reading value. But there's not just Harlequins this week... + + More After The Jump + + |
The big Harlequin release this week is the Starweaver and the Voidweaver variant. Obviously heavily based on both the Dark Eldar Venom and the Eldar Vyper this fits into the universe perfectly. It's an amazing combination of the two, even down to the Dark Eldar-esque crew on the Starweaver.
The Starweaver is a fast attack transport that packs a bit of a punch!
There's some really beautiful detail in the transport section of this version and really adds some character to the army. You can imagine the Harlequins falling into the ranks of the hapless Imperial Guard.
There's some really beautiful detail in the transport section of this version and really adds some character to the army. You can imagine the Harlequins falling into the ranks of the hapless Imperial Guard.
The Voidweaver is effectively a gunship with a forward facing Haywire Cannon and a rear facing Shuriken Cannon. This is a great looking vehicle, like it's cousin the Starweaver.
I have a horrible feeling i'll be buying some of these for my Eldar pirates...!
I have a horrible feeling i'll be buying some of these for my Eldar pirates...!
And here it is - the Codex! Now he's something interesting:
... explaining how they travel between the craftworlds and the domain of their dark kin, and how, in the dying days of the 41st millennium, more Eldar are drawn to join their ranks.
Dying days of the 41st Millennium? Could this be the return of Chaos from the Warp?
There are whispers of a big event coming in May, some say The End Time for 40K, so are these some of the first portents? If the Eldar are flocking to fight Chaos, something must be going down!
There are whispers of a big event coming in May, some say The End Time for 40K, so are these some of the first portents? If the Eldar are flocking to fight Chaos, something must be going down!
But what release would be worth it's while without the deluxe Codex, the datacards, the dice and a digital edition. There's just so much.
Mind you I did notice almost an entire wall of unsold datacards at my local GW today. How long will they be around if they are just sitting on the shelves?
Mind you I did notice almost an entire wall of unsold datacards at my local GW today. How long will they be around if they are just sitting on the shelves?
The painting guides have been a bit hit and miss of late. I absolutely love the idea of them, but after the excellent Space Wolves and then pretty ordinary ones to follow I wonder how good this will be.
Always good to keep an open mind with these things, but as far as contents goes Warriors of the Laughing God covers the Masques of the Midnight Sorrows, Frozen Stars, Dreaming Shadows and Veiled Path.
Meanwhile the obligatory novel is here - this time it's The Carnac Campaign compilation of novellas, plus a new audio drama (well two actually!!) with Path of the Forsaken and Howl of the Banshee.
Always good to keep an open mind with these things, but as far as contents goes Warriors of the Laughing God covers the Masques of the Midnight Sorrows, Frozen Stars, Dreaming Shadows and Veiled Path.
Meanwhile the obligatory novel is here - this time it's The Carnac Campaign compilation of novellas, plus a new audio drama (well two actually!!) with Path of the Forsaken and Howl of the Banshee.
Digital Edition ad... blah blah blah BUT, who doesn't love the Forge World Thallaxii? They are great models and bigger than you'd think. These are the newer weapon versions.
If only I could think of a scheme to paint them in...
If only I could think of a scheme to paint them in...
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The Harlequin Masques section is quite detailed with lots of pictures and information on how the Masques are structured. There's also the first glance of the Death Jester and the Shadowseer.
Both great models and beautifully painted - have a look at those bases!
Both great models and beautifully painted - have a look at those bases!
Paint Splatter - nothing special here... sad!
I just had to throw this shot in to show you a better look at the Veiled Path Harlequins. Their paint scheme is just great. So interesting and works together so well. Very well painted too. So crisp and clean!
Verdict
Do you like Harlequins? If you do, then buy this issue. If you're not interested... save your $$
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