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New FORGE WORLD – The Stormbird Arrives!

By Rob Baer | May 6th, 2016 | Categories: Warhammer 40k, Warhammer 40k Rumors

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The Stormbird is firing retros and joining the list of exclusive early access products that will be available next weekend at Warhammer Fest. Come see!

Source: Forge World

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More exciting First Access news for Warhammer Fest, the Sokar Pattern Stormbird can be yours before it’s on general release!+++ This is Servitor station 847/628. Ident verified. Scanning your vessel now.Due to ongoing xenos incursions, be advised that all Stormbirds are being rerouted to primary landing pads in Sector Alpha-Five. Proceed with caution; expect heavy enemy fire enroute +++
Checkout more pictures of the Stormbird below, and on our roundup from the Heresy Weekender:

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Hard points for 6 underwing missiles with heavy Bolter turrets on the ends of the wings.
Two Fire-raptor based ball turrets on each side.
And it’s even got a defensive Heavy Bolter turret on the back for good measure.

Plus if you missed it earlier, you have to see this fan made Stormbird that is just gorgeous!

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Which do YOU prefer? Either way hide you wallet, it may not be able to survive Warhammer Fest Weekend!

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About the Author: Rob Baer

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Rob Baer

Job Title: Managing Editor

Founded Spikey Bits in 2009

Socials: Rob Baer on Facebook and @catdaddymbg on X

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.