| Long time fan favourite, Space Hulk is making a comeback, and this week White Dwarf is absolutely bursting with it! Space Hulk was a board game first introduced back in 1989 which used Games Workshop Terminators and Genestealers in a battle of turn-based blood letting. The game was great and my family were subjected to playing it for years. Sorry mum! Issues of White Dwarf at the time released a number of added scenarios and also rules to play Space Hulk with, for example, normal power armoured Space Marines - these were awesome! But back to this week's White Dwarf - as I said it is dominated by Space Hulk, but we also get a look at the united forces of the Undead under Nagash and Sprues and Glue looks at how to make your own undead horde. PLUS a Space Hulk painting guide! + + More After The Jump + + ~ WARNING - I am not a photographer, so expect dodgy pictures below. |
I'll be honest - there isn't that much to this week's White Dwarf if you're not into Space Hulk...
So this is what you get - a shite-tonne of thick cardboard and some very very nice minis.
12 Terminators and 22 Genestealers all snap together, but very dynamic!
The orignal Space Hulk was the first real introduction of Genestealers (apart from references in Rogue Trader) and the first time Terminator armour was so heavily featured. Originally Space Hulk missions were the only time Terminator armour was used, but GW saw the popularity and put them onto the battlefield..
12 Terminators and 22 Genestealers all snap together, but very dynamic!
The orignal Space Hulk was the first real introduction of Genestealers (apart from references in Rogue Trader) and the first time Terminator armour was so heavily featured. Originally Space Hulk missions were the only time Terminator armour was used, but GW saw the popularity and put them onto the battlefield..
Here's a better look at the miniatures - you'[d have to say some of the best they have ever produced! That Brood Lord looks amazing and each of the terminators has so much personality.
In related Space Hulk news, not only is there an omnibus of sorts of Space Hulk stories. But there is also a nice shot of the new Forge World Dimachaeron. He looks pretty unimpressed. Maybe it's because no one painted it! Come on GW - give us a painted example...
Then it's time for a pretty involved Battle Report. The photos in this are just great! They really set the mood.
There's also a Disable The Shields WD Exclusive mission!
There's also a Disable The Shields WD Exclusive mission!
Now here's something not set on a floating battleground - how to combine the forces of the Vampire Counts Undead with the Tomb Kings. It's a really nice looking force too!
Sprues and Glue gives you tips on making your own Undead units - and considering how horrible the GW Zombies are, this will come in handy. Considering the importance of this release, you'd think a new box of Zombies would be in order wouldn't you? Again, weird priorities.
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Paint Splatter gives you a brief guide on how to [paint up your Space Hulk miniatures. Last time this was done it was one of the highest selling White Dwarf issues for years!
These tips are pretty straight forward, but any clues how to keep the red from looking like orange is always good for hobbyists.
These tips are pretty straight forward, but any clues how to keep the red from looking like orange is always good for hobbyists.
Verdict
If you're into Space Hulk or the Tyranids (masters of the Genestealers) then this will be right up your alley.
If not, it might be a stretch to keep you interested...
As far as Space Hulk goes, it used to be great game, so unless they have totally destroyed it, then it's totally worth a look at, especially if they service it with expansions.
If not, it might be a stretch to keep you interested...
As far as Space Hulk goes, it used to be great game, so unless they have totally destroyed it, then it's totally worth a look at, especially if they service it with expansions.
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