| In the scheme of things, the release of the new Grey Knights Codex has been greeted with either muted tones or apathy - it really hasn't set the world on fire, especially after the release of the Space Wolves over the past few weeks.. Maybe Games Workshop should have had a fantasy release and given WH40K players a chance to breath? As it is, the releases are generally just repackaging older sets, but there's a little bit of value in there if you search; the Strike Squad for example - you save $10 by buying the new 10 man box instead of the old 2 x 5 man boxes.. And you were skeptical... (sarcasm) But i's not just Grey Knights this week - there's also the next installment of Sanctus Reach, Hour of the Wolf, and yet more Space Wolves... + + More After The Jump + + ~ WARNING - I am not a photographer, so expect dodgy pictures below. |
+ + This week also sees the release of the rather sizeable Space Wolves Painting Guide Companies of Fenris - click here to see our full review + +
Formerly the most secretive of the Emperor's Legions, the new Codex will now tell you everything about their founding, their campaigns and their training and recruitment. No longer so secret. huh?!
From this brief glimpse it does look like GW will be sticking with the one silver scheme for their Grey Knights, despite some fantastic alternate schemes out there in fandom.
From this brief glimpse it does look like GW will be sticking with the one silver scheme for their Grey Knights, despite some fantastic alternate schemes out there in fandom.
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There is also a limited edition, as seems normal practice these days. I don't know about you, but I find both covers a bit wishy-washy compared to recent releases.
The new Strike Squad set has doubled in size and also bundled the Purifier, Interceptor and Purgation Squads into the set. A perfect place to start your Grey Knight force.
The new Strike Squad set has doubled in size and also bundled the Purifier, Interceptor and Purgation Squads into the set. A perfect place to start your Grey Knight force.
Sanctus Reach meanders on, with Volume 2 Hour of the Wolf on show here. It seems to me that this may not have been getting the push along in White Dwarf it needs to be in the front of people's minds. A double page ad is not the same as scenarios played out or a new video every week on the site.
It just needs something more!
It just needs something more!
Fresh from the Space Wolves Codex datasheets, the Long Fangs and Skyclaws sets. The Long Fang set is a bit of a bargain if you're after Devastators or heavy weapons - you save $14 by buying the Long Fangs!
I love the idea of the Skyclaws, but the legs could have been more dynamic. Compare these to the assault marine legs and these guys look like tactical marines with big backpacks! Even look at the Blood Angels Sanguinary Guard or Death Company - not those are dynamic legs!
I love the idea of the Skyclaws, but the legs could have been more dynamic. Compare these to the assault marine legs and these guys look like tactical marines with big backpacks! Even look at the Blood Angels Sanguinary Guard or Death Company - not those are dynamic legs!
The Warriors of the Fang set is also highlighted - notice the S[pace Marine Captain model!
Good week for books, with the Sanctus Reach Volume 2 limited edition, the Grey Knights Omnibus and Blood on the Mountain all on offer. Plus GW want to see your miniatures... or fill a space on the page!
The battle report sees Grey Knights vs a Deamon army who look like they've been dressed by the cast of Saved by the Bell. That colour scheme hurts! | 
Hall of Fame sees Dave Thomas' Marius Leitdorf Empire model in the spotlight. It's a brilliant model and really what WHFB is all about! |
Verdict
Is this issue worth getting? Well if it's cold or raining outside, i'd prefer to stay at home and paint some minis really. The Grey Knights stuff is out next week, and it's not new, so maybe save some coin!
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