 | Now I know that question in the title seems a bit odd, but this is the first real Stormcast release that hasn't occupied the whole issue. With the standard bearer and musician being (supposedly) the final part of the Stormcast force, you would think a lengthy article on how a retinue works, the personalities in play, a Paint Splatter repeating everything we have seen in that last month or so would all be in there - nope! Maybe GW has seen that people are getting a little bored with this single vision - that and the inclusion in this week's issue of an awesome Aelven/ Undead army. The ability to mix armies and change the traditional Race/ Faction structure was what I heard most people being excited about when Age of Sigmar was launched - not weeks and weeks of buff C-3POs! Now as far as the issue goes - this is one of the best balances issues in quite some time. I'll hand it to White Dwarf, they stepped up to the plate on this one. + + More After The Jump + + |
The Knight-Heraldor and Knight-Vexillor are effectively the last part of the Stormcast retinue. Sure there will be new troops, but these guys seem to be the last part of the command squad as such.
Both of these miniatures are great - they are dynamic and interesting... and pretty much single pose!
Looking at the sprues on the Games Workshop site, you would think that would would get more for the premium price, $42-$50 per model. So flexibility in modelling options would also be nice.
Both of these miniatures are great - they are dynamic and interesting... and pretty much single pose!
Looking at the sprues on the Games Workshop site, you would think that would would get more for the premium price, $42-$50 per model. So flexibility in modelling options would also be nice.
Games Workshop Digital gets a pump with a splash page on their White Dwarf and Age of Sigmar apps.
Also in the mix is Eidolon from the guys and gals at Forge World. Eidolon is a familiar name to readers of the Horus Heresy novels so having a miniature of him is indeed very cool!. Great detail on this guy too.
In the book world, Iron Devil audio drama sees Imperial Guard clashing with Orks - not really a fair fight!
Also in the mix is Eidolon from the guys and gals at Forge World. Eidolon is a familiar name to readers of the Horus Heresy novels so having a miniature of him is indeed very cool!. Great detail on this guy too.
In the book world, Iron Devil audio drama sees Imperial Guard clashing with Orks - not really a fair fight!
Now this is the jewel in the crown of this issue - The Court of the Crimson Serpent is a combined Khaine worshipers and Undead force. Interestingly, White Dwarf have actually given us what we have been asking for - a real interview with the owner./ modeller of this force, Chris Peach. If you've been to Warhammer World you will have seen lots of Chris Peach's amazing work. We get a really good insight into how this force came about and his mindset in combining what was two opposing factions into one force.
One of the things that really sticks out in this force are the interesting colour schemes. Not unlike the white Dark Elf we worked on a little while back, this sees Dark Elves and Witch Elves in unusual colour schemes for the run of the mill. The High Elf hybrid scheme on the Dark Elves (below left) looks amazing and the Witch Elves (below right) are just so so cool! Look out for other hybrid units in his force too.
One of the things that really sticks out in this force are the interesting colour schemes. Not unlike the white Dark Elf we worked on a little while back, this sees Dark Elves and Witch Elves in unusual colour schemes for the run of the mill. The High Elf hybrid scheme on the Dark Elves (below left) looks amazing and the Witch Elves (below right) are just so so cool! Look out for other hybrid units in his force too.
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The article to accompany the new Stormcast Knights is later in the issue and covers it pretty well with some great pictures on two large splash pages.
Warscrolls...
Parade Ground looks at the WH40K armies of Sicarians, some cool Dark Eldar, Death Company and some Nurgle cultists! These are all very nice especially the posing on the Death Company.
An interesting addition to this week's issue is this article on the Stormcast Prosecutors which were released some weeks ago. It's also interesting to see it's placement - away from the other Age of Sigmar article...!
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It's been fantastic to have Armies on Parade each week in White Dwarf. Seeing the forces grow each week has been inspiring - so much so that I have completed a War Hounds jet bike over the past few days. If they can build their force - why can't I? Some lovely models in here too...
Verdict
This issue had a really nice feeling about it - yes there was Age of Sigmar stuff (as there should be) but it was balance out by 40k and other aspects of the Warhammer universe. Paint Splatter wasn't missed (given) and he photography is really very good. They seem to really be making use of the space now.
As far as issues go, this is a good one. Lots to read and not to sales-y!
As far as issues go, this is a good one. Lots to read and not to sales-y!
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