 | The thing with leaks on places like Twitter and Facebook is that we can get a good early look at what's coming out next week. Some have speculated that this may in fact be a form of guerrilla advertising by Games Workshop themselves - but this week it went to new heights with almost, if not all, of this week's White Dwarf being leaked bit by bit and then a flood! Now everyone loves a hint, a teaser - but I have to say, for the first time, that the leaks this week really took the wind out of the next installment of Age of Sigmar which, like last week, is 100% of the White Dwarf. This week's White Dwarf delves deeper into the new world of Warhammer with the The Forces of Order getting a write up, a look at the Mortal Realms, the Great Alliance and of course next week's miniatures, the Liberators and Lord-Celestant as well as the background book and more. Like to get a closer look at what's inside? + + More After The Jump + + |
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The Liberators are also featured in the Age of Sigmar boxed game, but this is the multi-part set - and multi-part they are with lots of accessories, the chest is separate from the waist & some flexibility with the legs.
(Sprue Images Below Via Games Workshop Webstore)
This kind of multi-part kit is the kind of thing we are used to in 40k kits - especially Space marines - but there is one really glaring point about this kit that stands out like a sore thumb.
The price: $50 US, $85 AUS and $100 NZ - for 5 figures. I'm sorry, but that is extreme, even for GW!
As much as I'm sure these are great, it's just too much money. If it was 10, then fair enough, but for 5?!
As much as I'm excited about the new Warhammer, this might be where the excitement ends for me.
If this is the pricing for Warhammer kits now - I'm out!
(Sprue Images Below Via Games Workshop Webstore)
This kind of multi-part kit is the kind of thing we are used to in 40k kits - especially Space marines - but there is one really glaring point about this kit that stands out like a sore thumb.
The price: $50 US, $85 AUS and $100 NZ - for 5 figures. I'm sorry, but that is extreme, even for GW!
As much as I'm sure these are great, it's just too much money. If it was 10, then fair enough, but for 5?!
As much as I'm excited about the new Warhammer, this might be where the excitement ends for me.
If this is the pricing for Warhammer kits now - I'm out!
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Now away from the price point (because if you're happy with that - then go for it) this section also shows some alternate colour schemes and some dynamic posing. These alternate schemes look great and are different enough from the golden version to really get people's minds thinking!
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The Lord-Celesant is a large miniature, imposing in all regards - unfortunately he is multi-part but not multi-pose. He is cut up in a very similar way to the boxed game miniatures; a static pose. Personally I think the mounted on in the boxed game looks better, but variety is good too.
The Warhammer Age of Sigmar book is a large tome - 264 pages with full background on the universe and main players, then the back half of the book is about the events now as Sigmar returns with his forces!
I am pretty tempted by this. It's basically twice the size of two Codex, and at $125 AUS probably not too steep for what you get! Temptation...
I am pretty tempted by this. It's basically twice the size of two Codex, and at $125 AUS probably not too steep for what you get! Temptation...
There is of course a Limited Edition of 2000. It's white, it has a slipcase and... that's it. You'd think an exclusive miniature would go well with this!
There's also a Combat Gauge out next week that goes along with the Dice Shakers with themed dice!
There's also a Combat Gauge out next week that goes along with the Dice Shakers with themed dice!
Next we get a look at the home city of Sigmar; Azyrheim - The Eternal City. This section goes through it's foundation and struggles. There's some real scope here for universe building and if the background book is like this in detail and style, then it would be worth a read!
The Forces of The Order highlights not only the Stormcast Eternals but also their allies in the struggle against Chaos and other foul denizens that threaten the kingdom of Man.
There's a brief overview of the fracturing of the Great Alliance and then we have a quick look at the Seraphon (Lizardmen) and the Sylvaneth (effectively the Wood Elves).
There's a brief overview of the fracturing of the Great Alliance and then we have a quick look at the Seraphon (Lizardmen) and the Sylvaneth (effectively the Wood Elves).
Warscrolls, get your piping hot Warscroll here!!
Here begin-eth the forces of Order and how they are fielded, with some very D&D-style stats.
Here begin-eth the forces of Order and how they are fielded, with some very D&D-style stats.
Towards the back of the issue there is quite a bit of extra stuff, especially surrounding the colour schemes of the various hosts in The Order. I suspect the painting lesson for the Hallowed Knights is more a Painting Guide-style article (also released this week) than a Paint Splatter.
Verdict
Again, another great place to enter Warhammer The Age of Sigmar. there's enough info on the universe to keep you reading and wanting to know more.
The price of the miniatures is a shock, probably about $20 above normal prices for comparable products.
The balance between hobby and background in this issue is especially good. It's not too sales-y and at the same time you do get valuable information. GW - use this as a template for the future.
The price of the miniatures is a shock, probably about $20 above normal prices for comparable products.
The balance between hobby and background in this issue is especially good. It's not too sales-y and at the same time you do get valuable information. GW - use this as a template for the future.
Oh - and if you're wondering what the boxes will look like for Warhammer from now on?
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