Well I had a chance to read the new May 2013 issue of White Dwarf, that features all the new High Elf models. There was a pretty epic battle report that featured them versus Ogre Kingdoms, and we really got to see how the their new “flying” models work.
I’m kinda surprised they haven’t replaced the old “ham fisted” warrior models by now cause they really seem to be showing their age these days.
New models aside- this issue, just like in April’s White Dwarf, had all the normal articles, (from Kit Bash to Paint Splatter) but featured a new article segment called Armchair General. So I guess the White Dwarf Staff is once again tweaking the article mix.
Again this White Dwarf was about 150 pages, and again nearly 1/3 of this magazine was devoted to new products and their reviews (which included Forge World, and Black Library previews).
The highlight of the issue for me (and what many of you are probably interested in as well) was the Battle Report that pitted the new High Elves, versus the “evil” Ogre Kingdoms!
The Paint Splatter and Kit Bash articles were some other bright spots in the magazine, and this time it was all about the elven paint schemes. Then it went into the more attainable painting techniques for the shields, and even how to paint the flaming wings on the phoenix from the battle report.
Parade Ground was back this month with a surprise double installment of amazing walker models (from Dreadnoughts to Titans) entries to drool over.
Rules wise there wasn’t too much revealing about the new High Elves’ rules, except some stuff on the Phoenix and some units moving to the “core” slot for army composition.
But other than that, not really a peep about all the rumors from the codex from we’ve been hearing over the last few weeks.
Well that’s about it for this time. Checkout the video below for a more comprehensive look at this issue and the new models, which are now all on advanced order and will release this Saturday May 4th. May the 4th be with you! -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.
