The confirmation of a new Devastator squad being released hit the day after the announcement of the Assault squad - that has to be a world record. With recent rumours that GW is behind much of the leaks to the forums, it's interesting that they might choose this path.
That being said it may have backfired because the buzz on the Devastators has not been as intense as you'd expect, especially for a Space Marine release!
This week's White Dwarf, interestingly isn't dominated by their release though, instead it's all about Codex: Space Marines.
With no fewer than 8 versions of the Codex to buy you'd better hope business was being drummed up.
This week's White Dwarf is very much dominated by Space Marines, but aimed at the knowledgeable hobbyist AND the newbie with articles on markings and force structure!
So, do you think you NEED this issue?
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That being said it may have backfired because the buzz on the Devastators has not been as intense as you'd expect, especially for a Space Marine release!
This week's White Dwarf, interestingly isn't dominated by their release though, instead it's all about Codex: Space Marines.
With no fewer than 8 versions of the Codex to buy you'd better hope business was being drummed up.
This week's White Dwarf is very much dominated by Space Marines, but aimed at the knowledgeable hobbyist AND the newbie with articles on markings and force structure!
So, do you think you NEED this issue?
+ + More After The Jump + +
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Devastators have always been the least dynamic of Space Marine forces - they are very rigid looking, feet firmly placed on the ground bracing to let lose their payload...
Well if that's your thing you will be happy to know the new Devastators are posed perfectly for the job!
The design of the legs is a throwback to the 90s when Devastators had extra armour around their ankles to absorb the shock of their weapons. Considering this latest look though, you could imagine Iron Hands hobbyists would be rabid over these. We get a good look at the new kit on these four pages plus an article tagged on the back about Space Marine armour.
Well if that's your thing you will be happy to know the new Devastators are posed perfectly for the job!
The design of the legs is a throwback to the 90s when Devastators had extra armour around their ankles to absorb the shock of their weapons. Considering this latest look though, you could imagine Iron Hands hobbyists would be rabid over these. We get a good look at the new kit on these four pages plus an article tagged on the back about Space Marine armour.
When you hear the word "Battleforce" you probably think of dozens of men moving forward on-mass to crush the enemy. Well my fine feathered friend you are about to be disappointed because the new "Battelforces" seem to be a squad of Marines with a Dreadnought... this I do not get!
You will save money buying them this way though - in Australia it's $24.
Also out next week are the books; "Asurmen" about the first of the Phoenix Lords and "Plague Harvest" pitting Doom Eagles and Death Guard in combat over an agri-world.
You will save money buying them this way though - in Australia it's $24.
Also out next week are the books; "Asurmen" about the first of the Phoenix Lords and "Plague Harvest" pitting Doom Eagles and Death Guard in combat over an agri-world.
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And here we have the Codex for next week. There is the standard version (left) and one of seven different deluxe versions (right... and all sold out).
The Codex itself does seem to be pretty packed with stuff, in fact 200 pages worth.
There is information on White Scars markings, the Salamanders' Chapter structure, heraldry of the Space Marine Chapters and lots more. Also launched in this Codex is the Gladius Strike Force Detachment and 12 other formations. I'm umming and ahhing over this, Not sure, but it's well worth a look that's for sure!
The Codex itself does seem to be pretty packed with stuff, in fact 200 pages worth.
There is information on White Scars markings, the Salamanders' Chapter structure, heraldry of the Space Marine Chapters and lots more. Also launched in this Codex is the Gladius Strike Force Detachment and 12 other formations. I'm umming and ahhing over this, Not sure, but it's well worth a look that's for sure!
Space Marine Datacards get a look in here, but will be as rare as hens teeth come next Saturday afternoon. There's also a plug for White Dwarf and Warhammer Visions subscriptions and Forge World show off their Deimos Pattern Vindicator. My God it's awesome looking!!
Paint Splatter doesn't really give you much and they could have probably chosen a neater example too.
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Now - this is quite cool - how the markings of the Space Marine Chapters work.
I think most people are across this, but it's cool to read even in it's simplified language.
The explanation of the Codex Astartes and ranks displayed as helmet colours is quite nice and give some extra information on Company Champions too.
Then it's onto the Demi-Company. Don't fancy painting 100 Marines to form your Company? Well how about 50 and some Command dudes? That's a Demi-Company. Cool idea...
I think most people are across this, but it's cool to read even in it's simplified language.
The explanation of the Codex Astartes and ranks displayed as helmet colours is quite nice and give some extra information on Company Champions too.
Then it's onto the Demi-Company. Don't fancy painting 100 Marines to form your Company? Well how about 50 and some Command dudes? That's a Demi-Company. Cool idea...
Golden Demon looks at Tomas Pekar's Dragon Slayer
Theatre of War this week is a collection of Tactical Objectives for Salamanders.
Towards the back of the issue there is an article on various Strike Force formations and also how to apply decals to vehicles.
Not pictured here is a very small piece that celebrates the ability of Iron hands to be allied to Adeptus Mechanicus forces.
Not pictured here is a very small piece that celebrates the ability of Iron hands to be allied to Adeptus Mechanicus forces.
And this is the big reveal - Warhammer Age of Sigmar is coming.
From the rumours out there this is going to be very interesting indeed!
From the rumours out there this is going to be very interesting indeed!
Verdict
This issue really reminded me of some of the old articles on Space Marines where it was all spelled out and you felt like you could wander off and start planning your colour scheme and the like.
For Warhammer 40k players or hobbyists this is a nice refresher without the hard sell that is so present in a lot of the articles in White Dwarf.
Give it a look...
For Warhammer 40k players or hobbyists this is a nice refresher without the hard sell that is so present in a lot of the articles in White Dwarf.
Give it a look...
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