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by carson on July 04, 2008, 07:05:25 PMThe new Dark Elf Spearhead is avaliable for advanced order. Valued at $324AU it will get you the new plastic Cold One Knights, the metal Supreme Sorceress on foot and mounted, a fearsome War Hydra, and many more miniatures besides, as well as the latest edition of Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves.
Spearhead box sets are the only way to get our forthcoming releases ahead of anybody else, containing a selection of new models and the new army book, two weeks ahead of the main release. This a chance to own a Dark Elf force before anyone else. This Spearhead box set contains a selection of fantastic models from the forthcoming range of Dark Elves. Included in the box are the new plastic Cold One Knights, the metal Supreme Sorceress on foot and mounted, a fearsome War Hydra, and many more miniatures besides, as well as the latest edition of Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves.
BoLS has some info about the new Space Marine Spearhead. Hey guys, here is some work on the upcoming Space Marine Spearhead (in the UK at least).
The Spearhead will be available for order August 9th and will be released on September 20th. Price: 141 pounds
Contents
* Drop pod
* Scout bikers (x3)
* Thunderfire gun + Servitor
* Sgt Chronus
* Sgt Tellion
* Pedro Cantor
* Captain Sicarus
* Vanguard Veterans boxed set (5 models)
* Sterguard Veterans boxed set (5 models)
* Codex: Space Marines
Also mentioned was the release of other chapters shoulder pads. Chapters mentioned were: Genesis, Mentors, Aurora, and Praetors of Orpheus.
It is also said that the limited edtion model that you can only get online in America at the moment is coming to the UK when GW launches the new website over there and will be given away when you sign up for a online account. A purchase will probably be needed.Source
And here are some IG rumours that're floating around which I may or may not have reported. Also from BoLS. Take this with the usual dose of salt guys, but someone I trust told me that the new guard codex may have the following things in it.
Army wide special rule: I think it’s called Platoon Drill or something like that. Basically, units from the same platoon may ignore intervening squads when shooting. So enemy units targeted in this way do not receive the 4+ save. Apparently this only works if the Platoon command squad is alive and within 12” of the rest of the platoon. I’ve been told that this is just one of the abilities guard Platoons may get, but only as long as the chain of command is intact (whatever that means). So loosing your HQ Command Squad may be a really bad thing.
Doctrines are for sure gone (I think we all knew this), but have been replaced by more mutable platoons. Instead of Armoured fist squads you can buy Chimeras for a whole platoon. Or buy the whole platoon grav-chutes to give them deep strike, or drop the heavy weapons from squads and give the platoon Scout. Veteran squads become upgrades to platoons (i.e. they are not elites anymore).
Apparently infantry platoons let you attach certain types of support vehicles to them(kinda like back in second edition). Things like sentinels, hellhounds and demolishers can be attached to platoons. They still take up a FOC spot, but become part of the platoon and so will benefit from the Platoon Drill rule.
The Leman Russ can be bought as a squadron so you can get 3 for a single FOC. They can not be attached to platoons however.
Sniper Squads can now infiltrate, get stealth, range finders and all models in the squad have sniper rifles (and BS 4!).
Like the Land Raider, a new plastic sprue for the Leman Russ has been made that will allow plastic demolishers and a 3rd variant (my money is on the Exterminator).
The Baneblade in NOT in the new codex. It just doesn’t work (i.e. overpowered)in games that are not Apocalypse in size.
However Stormtrooper squads can now take Valkyries as transports. Both will be getting a plastic kit. Valkyries follow the rules for skimmers I’ve been told. Again, they want to keep flyers and super heavies out of “normal games” but give people the ability to use them with all the special rules in Apocalypse and Planet-strike (if the ever get around to that.)
This last one makes me wonder what’s they are doing, but apparently there is a new HQ in the book; Inquisitor and Retinue much like the elites from the current Daemon Hunters/Witch Hunters books.SourceEnjoy! 11 Views | 0 Replies
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by carson on June 28, 2008, 02:28:06 AMTime for a new comp. This one is going to be part of a larger series of Your Army comps. Basically this is how it works; - Must be piece of prose/narrative for your army
- Max word limit is 1,500 words
- Either submit your fluff to competitions at warhammerau dot org You'll have to put it together to prevent bot spam
- Comp closes on the 23rd of July
- Voting will be from the 24th to the 31st of July with the winners and stage two of the competitions announced on the 1st of August.
This comp is part of a greater series of comps that will run for the next few months. All entries will be added as articles to the site with credit given to the writers - if you do not wish this, please let me know - for everyone to see after the comp closes. No one has an excuse not to enter this comp. You all have an army of some sorts, so just write a few paragraphs about it. Or a story involving it, or something about a character in it. It's simple. As long as what you write is about your army or is in some way connected to your army's overall story then you can't go wrong! The wining will be different too. Points will be allocated for first, second and third place. They will then be tallied at the end of the Your Army series of comps for hopefully a bigger prize. So if you can, I'd appreciate it if you could click on the ads once or twice every time you visit. This will help me fund the comp and hopefully I can offer some big prizes for the winners and some lucky dips. 48 Views | 5 Replies
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| by carson on June 27, 2008, 11:23:00 PM |
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by carson on June 26, 2008, 02:49:44 PMTGN are reporting that Warseer have some pictures of a new IG Commisar and some info about a plastic Valkryie.
Scope it out here. 53 Views | 7 Replies
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by Cilionelle on June 26, 2008, 04:26:33 AM Once Kaya relied solely on her instincts. Now she has been initiated into ancient rites that reveal the power the moon exert on the blood of all predators. Her command of these mysteries has brought her a new companion in the form of a ghostly white wolf. This inseparable pair stalks the battlefields of Immoren with spell, spear, and fang to bring low the foes of the Circle Orboros. Epic Warlock Kaya the Moonhunter & Laris come in a blister (PIP 72032). A player may field one Epic Kaya & Laris in his Circle Orboros horde. See her in action in a battle report in the next issue of No Quarter releasing July 2nd! Also new to the galleries this week: Stannis Brocker and Anastasia di Bray. Enjoy! (PS: Click the pic to see the rotation view!) 26 Views | 0 Replies
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by carson on June 25, 2008, 02:04:38 AMTGN are reporting that Bell of Lost Souls has compiled pictures from other sources (warseer, et al) for the new 40k Starter Set. That was a mouth full. Because I have adopted the lazy and quite unprofessional news reporting for this evening, you can see the pictures over HEREEnjoy... OR ELSE! 22 Views | 0 Replies
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by carson on June 20, 2008, 04:41:07 PMGames Workshop now have a preview of the new 5th Edition Rules.This July sees the release of the brand new Warhammer 40,000 rulebook!
Better than ever, the new rulebook updates and develops the rules, adding new detail and clarification to create a fast paced, exciting and rewarding gaming experience. But it's not just the rules that have been expanded � you will also find within its pages a mammoth background section, going into depth like never before to delve into the races, conflicts and history of the 41 st millennium.
Warhammer 40,000 RulebookPlayers old and new will find this book easy to use and packed full of indispensable information for creating memorable battles in the chaos and conflict of the dark future. Without a doubt, the new rulebook brings both the Warhammer 40,000 game and universe into an exciting new age of carnage and war!
This is the third of three previews that will take a peek inside the new rulebook and reveal some of the dark secrets packed within its hallowed covers. This week we take a look at some of the new rules and the effect they have had on the game. From subtle changes to how vehicles move, to new missions and objective-based victory conditions, the rules have been polished to a lustrous shine, making for a more fun, exciting and fast-paced 40K game!
So read on and discover some of the secrets of the game... 62 Views | 7 Replies
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by Youngy on June 18, 2008, 05:05:43 AMLooky what I found! If this is for real expect at least one in my army. *drools*
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by carson on June 17, 2008, 02:46:25 PMFrom Bell of Lost Souls Hi guys,
A few little morsels for the day...
White Dwarf 5th Edition Mini
Ramping up for the release of 5th Edition, GW is giving everyone a little treat in an upcoming White Dwarf. Here are the details:
There is a free Terminator and Ork to be mailed with US WD #344. These are models from the new 40K boxed starter set. The Terminator is 4 major parts plus a base: torso front including head, full lower body with torso rear half, left arm and right arm, plus one small fifth bit in the form of a decorative skull. The Ork is 3 parts plus base: body, head and one separate pistol wielding arm if my memory serves me correctly.
The amount of detail on these models is terrific. They appear to have all the same types of detail seen on their multi-part model equivalents. Per page 39 in WD #342, newstand copies of WD will come with one model or the other while subscribers will get both models.
Laser Pointer
There are conflicting reports that the LOS pointer is an LED, not an actual laser as predicted by many, so there should be little in the way of safety concerns with it (the jury is still out on this one).
Terrain Kits
We are hearing that the small tower-like bunker and the terrific landing pad shown in photos in the new rule book are model kits under consideration for release in the near future. So look for them the next time you flip throughthe book.
~Well, no laser eye trauma is always something to be thankful for(if it pans out...). I admit to being somewhat worried about the ensuing laser shenanigans when I first heard about it, but it looks like we all dodged a bullet on this one. op here113 Views | 19 Replies
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