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Voting has begun on the Assault on Black Reach Painting Contest being run by the Bolter and Chainsword and The Waaagh forums.
From their announcement:
The entries are in and it is time for you to decide who gets the prizes.
Marine voting
Ork voting
Forge World are now taking pre-orders for Imperial Armour Model Masterclass Volume 1.
From their announcement:
The first book of its kind produced by Forge World, it deals with advanced techniques for modelling and painting your Forge World and Games Workshop models, and features a guide to working with resin. Imperial Armour Model Masterclass has been many months in the making, and has been written by two of Forge World`s talented studio team; Phil Stutchinkas, winner of many model competitions including the prestigious Euro Militaire 2006 Best of Show, and multi-Golden Daemon award winner Mark Bedford.
Intended for experienced hobbyists, Model Masterclass is an invaluable resource that includes guides to techniques such as air brushing and masking, terrain making (including terrain boards and trench works), using modelling putties and powders, how to prepare resin kits, and how to achieve numerous effects such as weathering, corrosion, battle damage and camouflage. It also goes into great detail on how to achieve remarkable results on your models and features many unusual and innovative methods and a wide range of media including some very surprising tricks involving the likes of hairspray, pencil graphite and floor polish.
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Black Library have begun to take pre-orders for the trade paperback edition of the Cains Last Stand novel.
From their website:
After a long and distinguished career defending the Imperium from its many enemies, Commissar Cain is enjoying a well-deserved retirement on Perlia, teaching in a schola progenium. But when a Black Crusade threatens the sector, all able-bodied citizens must rise to the defence, including Cain and his cadets. As the forces of Chaos overwhelm Perlia, can the wily commissar prove himself to be a real hero of the Imperium one last time? The Imperium’s most unlikely hero is back, reluctantly returning to the front line and hoping his luck will hold out.
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Bell of Lost Souls have a post with some rumored upcoming releases for 40K and Warhammer.
Episode 17 of the 40K Radio podcast has been uploaded to their website. As you would expect give the recent releases, this episode takes a look at Space Marines tactics.
A new version of the 40K plugin for the Vassal online gaming engine has been released.
From their announcement:
New Version of V40k is now out, updates include all the new Space Marine units, new Space marine sprites (10 chapters in total), new Chaos Marines and lots of new features and terrain.
Games Workshop has posted a Space Marine Drop Pod Stage-by-stage assembly guide.
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Episode 49 of the Drop Pod Cast has been posted for your listening pleasure.
From their announcement:
In this episode Chris gives us his review of the Assault on Black Reach boxed set for Warhammer 40k. We go into the details and give our impressions of Warhammer Online. Justin Gillies stops by with the Forge and discusses how to Role Play in WAR. Lastly we finish off by announcing the winners of our User Segment contest. For the latest scoop and full details, check it out.
Chaos Dwarfs Online have released issue 2 of their The Word of Hashut Chaos Dwarf ezine.
From their website:From their announcement:
Building on the success of the first issue, WOH#2 features more articles on Warhammer, Mordhein and Blood Bowl.
Bell of Lost Souls has a brief rumour concerning the street date for the 40K Stompa kit.
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Black Library is now taking pre-orders for the softback (trade paperback) version of the Gaunt’s Ghost Only in Death novel.
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Games Workshop Canada has announced the completion of a merger with GW US begun in May. Part of the offshoot of this is that prices in Canada for some GW products are going to drop as part of this merger. No word on whether this means the end of the Canadian edition of White Dwarf.
Games Worksop has added three new Warhammer Fantasy “mega” army deals to their online store. All are available for pre-order and will ship November 1st, 2008.
The Host of the Von Carsteins $395.00
The Von Carsteins are among the greatest Vampire Counts of Sylvania, powerful warriors and wizards all, they have collectively assailed the Empire for thousands of years. This army bundle brings together the entire Von Carstein blood line at the head of a vast undead host, including fearsome elite units such as the Vargulf and Blood Knights.
This set contains 162 finely-detailed miniatures, including: one metal Vlad Von Carstein, one metal Mannfred Von Carstein, one metal Konrad Von Carstein, one metal Winged Vampire Lord, 40 multi-part plastic Skeleton Warriors (including a full command group), 40 multi-part plastic Zombies, 40 multi-part plastic Crypt Ghouls, 20 multi-part plastic Grave Guard (including a full command group), 10 multi-part plastic Dire Wolves, one metal Vargulf, five metal Blood Knights (including a full command group) and two multi-part plastic Corpse Carts.
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Bolter and Chainsword have released three decal sheets for three Renegade Marine Chapters.
From their announcement:
The have added three new renegade Chapter decal sets to the growing selection of Space Marine and Chaos Space Marine related decals.
The new sets are:
- Knights of Blood
- The Flawless Host
- The Reborn
Games Workshop has posted several 40K and LoTR hobby articles in the past week
Lord of the Rings
40K
Games Workshop has posted photos of the winning entries from the recent Games Day LA Golden Daemon competition.
Games Workshop has posted a preview of their upcoming Warriors of Chaos army book for Warhammer.
Bolter and Chainsword have added decals for the Steel Confessors Marine Chapter.
From their announcement:
The Bolter and Chainsword has just released 3 variants of decals for the Steel Confessors Chapter of Space Marines.
The variants include:
- Official emblem
- Silhouette of the official emblem
- Pale version of the official emblem
This Chapter was created as part of the events at Games Day UK 2005 for the The Battle for Kalevala scenario.
Players could play out the battle between this Chapter and the Tyranids to determine their fate. There was also a pamphlet handed out at that Games Day detailing the Chapter.
The next issue of the fan created 40K zine Firebase will be released soon.
From their announcement:
Firebase, the web’s favourite Warhammer 40K magazine releases its 8th issue in early October.
Heaving with over 100 pages of heavy metal content, this issue features Adeptus Mechanicus and Eldar battle reports from MicroArt Studio, plus pre heresy space marine modelling tutorials and more content that you can shake a power-stick at!
With over 150,000 downloads every quarter, Firebase magazine provides the online warhammer 40K community with the hardcore hobby content it’s been craving for.
The GW US website has updated their store locator with a new feature to find registered gaming clubs in the US. The GW US Community website has details on how to add your club to the site.
It appears that GW have fixed their issues with the original Citadel Spray Gun and it is now available on the GW US website for pre-order with a release date of October 18th, 2008.
Bell of Lost Souls have a new post with several rumours regarding upcoming 40K vehicle kits.
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Black Library have announced the upcoming release of the softcover version of the Gaunt’s Ghosts novel Only in Death.
From their website:
The third Gaunt’s Ghosts story arc reaches its searing conclusion. As the crusade to liberate the Sabbat Worlds continues, Colonel-Commissar Gaunt leads the Tanith First-and-Only into an unforgiving new warzone – the fortress world of Jago. As the enemy assaults increase in fury, Gaunt and his regiment must face the terror of the present alongside the ghosts of their past, for only in death does duty end.
The eleventh novel in this phenomenally popular SF series is also released alongside a new paperback edition of it’s prequel, The Armour of Contempt.
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Games Workshop has added three new cases and a new dice set to their Advance Orders pages. All prices are in US$.
Fast Attack Bag
Sporting the Fast Attack and Aquila symbols, this robust messenger bag has been specifically designed to allow you to take your hobby project with you wherever you go. Its removable compartment has space for tools, glue, paints, brushes and a foam-lined section to keep your hard work safe. Under the Velcro-fastening front are convenient pockets for your mp3 player, mobile phone or similar, and a zip to the rear allows for easy access to the main compartment. $50.00
Heavy Support Bag
The Heavy Support Bag is the ultimate weekend gaming bag. With space for two Army Figure Cases or four standard Figure Cases, you can transport a large army with ease. With handles on the top and side, a shoulder strap and robust wheels this is the perfect bag for travelling to tournaments and gaming weekends. $125.00
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Episode 16 of the 40K Radio podcast has been posted.
From their website:
In this Episode we go over the ‘ard Boyz Tournament we went to….and the adventures along the way.
Jar Jar the Druken Hobo stops by to talk about his favorite army the Witchhunters!Here is the Run Down of the Show!
0:00:00 - ‘ard Boyz Thoughts
0:27:48 - Armorcast
0:28:42 - GW Update
0:37:47 - The War Store
0:38:17 - 3rd Party Products - Hobby Paint Case
0:45:29 - Bitz Box
0:46:11 - Tips and Tactics: Witchhunters
1:31:52 - Special Announcment
Dakka Dakka member precinctomega has posted a report from the recent Games Workshop AGM.
Buried deep in the bowels of Dakka Dakk is a post by Dakka member Panic that shows the upcoming modular gaming table set from GW. The photo is from the recent GD UK 2008.
According to other sources the table is made from ploystyrene and comes in six 2′ x 2′ sections and will retail for $175 US.
Dakka Dakka user JTS1486 has posted what is supposed to be an Excel spreadsheet with the most recent US and UK price increases. We have no way to confirm this so please take any information in the file with a pinch of salt.
Bell of Lost Souls have posted an updated version of their 40K Apocalypse Lords of Battle supplement.
From their website:
After a lengthy overhaul for 5th Edition, Lords of Battle v2.0 is here. Within you will find updated Apocalyspe datasheets for a ton of old Epic warmachines from across the 40k universe.
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Warseer has a post with newer photos of the CAD renderings of the upcoming 40K Space Marine Ironclad Dreadnought.