Well the new White Dwarf hit over the weekend, and as expected it was all about the new Chaos Space Marine models, and the magazine’s new redesigned format.
Wow what do you think about those Chaos Space Marines minis?
Personally I’ve never seen so many hobbyist split about the look of a new models before. It seems from everyone that has written in, or that I have talked to, opinions are almost as divided as a presidential election!
Back to the White Dwarf though; sure this issue was mostly about the new Chaos Space Marines, but the magazine is self got a facelift as well!
Internet debates aside about which older version it resembles most, I think we can all agree that the new White Dwarf has a very retro look, which seems to fit right in with the larger than life internet lifestyle that’s the norm these days. Spreads of multiple picture segments, and head shots preceeding stories definitely give the magazine a “Facebook feel” to it, I think.
Then there is the red accenting all over the magazine, which reminds me of Game Workshop’s so called “Red Period” in the early nineties, where everything had red from the books to the figures. Don’t get me wrong, it was cool, but it dated the material for sure.
The new article segments seemed relevant to the subject matter, and executed well. I think I counted a possible twelve new articles that could be revolving monthly features if they follow the same formatting issue to issue.
I liked the new multi-shot battle report, with post-battle interviews with the players, and non-participants (apparently rolling lots of ones is not just limited to occurring within the United States either).
The conversion, and paint articles were also well done, with big shots, and small sequential shots of the subject matter all where they were needed.
I also liked (advertisement aside) how they explain that the paint articles are to be used in conjunction with the Citadel How To Paint Book, so that way they don’t have to explain stuff like how to dry-brush every issue. This way it’s straight content.
New shiny things aside, this issue didn’t feel forced at all like last issue, which I felt came off as just a big advertisement for Dark Vengeance, and nothing more.
Other than that, there was plenty on Chaos Space Marines! After checking out the models I still am on the fence about some, but I’m liking most of them. Let’s hope the new Finecast releases were molded well, and the best of their stock wasn’t used for the examples shown in the magazine.
For a chuckle, you may want to checkout my video where I attempt to murder/ incinerate a Finecast Huron Blackheart model here.
Be sure to take a look at my video review below, and if you happen to want any of the new Chaos Space Marines, check them out on advanced order here.
What do you think about the new White Dwarf Format? -MBG
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
