 | This week's White Dwarf carries the headline "New Warhammer 40,000 Heroes! Champions of the Imperium". That's kind of a big statement for one Blood Angels Chaplain and one Blood Angels Termie Captain... just makes me wonder if there might be more heroes down the track - maybe Chapter specific like these ones or generic - either way looks like there might be some new centre pieces for your army on the way! This issue has quite a lot of new product actually; from the much-anticipated Mont'ka book to a very cool Tech-Priest Enginseer (which unfortunately comes with a Leman Russ tank), the Imperial Assassins (now available outside the boxed Execution Force game) plus the final; part of the Damocles Gulf campaign - which you think could have gone on longer, frankly! Where's the Tau love? So is this issue worth a look or is it a week to pick up some more paint? + + More After The Jump + + |
Check this Blood Angels Chaplain out - he looks like he's pulled from the set of Dracula or Blade (I watched Blade last night so it's in my mind) with his Astorath-style armour and his high collar! Not to mention his skull helm and super-cool wings coming out of the MKIV jump pack.
Is it just me or is some of the imagery of the Blood Angels becoming a little over the top!
There was a point where it was an element of their look and mainly part of their mythos, but now it seems to be all consuming and not entirely practical. The miniature itself is fine - but really he's just a tad camp.
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Meanwhile the other character for the Blood Angels on show this week is the Terminator Captain. He may look familiar, and in fact he was first seen in the Baal: Deathstorm boxed set but now available for the first time on his lonesome. BTW, can someone please update the Blood Angels' haircuts!
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Now just to put it out there - these models are $56 AUD each. For one model. Is it worth it? Really??
Is it just me or is some of the imagery of the Blood Angels becoming a little over the top!
There was a point where it was an element of their look and mainly part of their mythos, but now it seems to be all consuming and not entirely practical. The miniature itself is fine - but really he's just a tad camp.
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Meanwhile the other character for the Blood Angels on show this week is the Terminator Captain. He may look familiar, and in fact he was first seen in the Baal: Deathstorm boxed set but now available for the first time on his lonesome. BTW, can someone please update the Blood Angels' haircuts!
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Now just to put it out there - these models are $56 AUD each. For one model. Is it worth it? Really??
Speaking of "previously seen in..." here are the 4 assassins from the Assassinorum: Execution Force game, now available for the first time outside that box.
Here's a puzzle though - in the back of this issue in the price list it lists these guys as being $53 AUD. I might be able to cop that for 4 models considering they are characters etc... but this lists them as $53 EACH!
Surely not!... Nope - the site says $53 each! That's absurd!!
Here's a puzzle though - in the back of this issue in the price list it lists these guys as being $53 AUD. I might be able to cop that for 4 models considering they are characters etc... but this lists them as $53 EACH!
Surely not!... Nope - the site says $53 each! That's absurd!!
So here's my theory - the Leman Russ will be updated in the next Imperial Guard update that is rumoured to be during the next Tyranid update towards the end of the year. Seriously - this thing is really old looking! Even when it was first released it wasn't dynamic, and that was many MANY moons ago.
The great thing about this Leman Russ Tech-Command set is that it comes with the Tech-Priest Enginseer. The real pity, however, is that it comes with the very over-used Leman Russ tank.
Here's hoping the Enginseer mini will be available separately.
The great thing about this Leman Russ Tech-Command set is that it comes with the Tech-Priest Enginseer. The real pity, however, is that it comes with the very over-used Leman Russ tank.
Here's hoping the Enginseer mini will be available separately.
Mont'Ka finally sees the introduction of Commander Farsight for the Tau into War Zone Damocles - what amazes me is that it's been done with NO fanfare. This is the most popular Tau character in a striking colour scheme and we haven't heard anything about it until now. Now Paint Splatter this week, no showcase of his elite unit, The Eight - nothing! He's just snuck in under the radar in his none-tto-subtle a red battlesuit.
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Monet'ka is also available in a deluxe version which includes the Kauyon supplement from the other week.
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Monet'ka is also available in a deluxe version which includes the Kauyon supplement from the other week.
Other Damocles releases this week include the Datacards for the Cadians and the Farsight Enclaves.
Also on show is the Garro model from Forge World in his Hand of the Sigillite gear.
Big love for his retro MKVI Bolter, but is it just me or does that eagle on his chest look a little too big? It looks like it's been nailed on their after being shot out of the sky...
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Then we get to the big stuff - the Relicos Militarum. 16 sprues of scenery drawn from 5 different terrain kits to create a pretty imposing piece. This is pretty much all you would need to build a centrepiece or even a large objective in any game. It's not cheap, but it's certainly got a Hell of a lot of play value in it.
Also on show is the Garro model from Forge World in his Hand of the Sigillite gear.
Big love for his retro MKVI Bolter, but is it just me or does that eagle on his chest look a little too big? It looks like it's been nailed on their after being shot out of the sky...
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Then we get to the big stuff - the Relicos Militarum. 16 sprues of scenery drawn from 5 different terrain kits to create a pretty imposing piece. This is pretty much all you would need to build a centrepiece or even a large objective in any game. It's not cheap, but it's certainly got a Hell of a lot of play value in it.
From one large piece of scenery to another - Hellforts are a small castle in service of the Chaos Gods. This is a highly detailed kit, and like the Relicos Militarum, about all you would need for any Warhammer battle. It also comes with two exclusive pieces, two broken wall sections to be used IF the walls are ever breached!
We spoke earlier about the assassins from the Assassinorum: Execution Force now being available seperately - well if you have the boxed set, here's 12 Game Achievements to add some spice to the game.
The Killing Blow takes you through eight of the big things from the upcoming Mont'Ka book. This is quite a cool section - a good opportunity to catch up - and see which Chapter Master died in the last book!!
Readers Models has some awesome models - my favourite is this Arachnorak Spider. I love the look of this kit and the amazing results some people have been able to get!
Paint Splatter - you're back!! Although none of this advice is really knew, it's not a bad little refresher.
Verdict
Overall this issue is just okay. The Damocles write up was interesting, but despite the bevy of releases and a tonne of text (SO much writing) it's a bit of a bore!
I really can't believe Farsight is back and there's no fanfare. I'm sorry, but that's just weird...
So where would I be spending my money this week - Is it a Pot of Paint Week or a White Dwarf Week?
Pot of Paint for me.
I really can't believe Farsight is back and there's no fanfare. I'm sorry, but that's just weird...
So where would I be spending my money this week - Is it a Pot of Paint Week or a White Dwarf Week?
Pot of Paint for me.
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