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May WD Preview & Xenos Terrain Spotted

By Rob Baer | April 29th, 2018 | Categories: Warhammer 40k, Warhammer 40k Rumors

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May’s issue of White Dwarf will hit shelves and mailboxes over the next few days. Come get a look at the official preview of what’s inside the cover for this month, and a new piece of Xenos terrain.

The new White Dwarf looks to contain more rules for Necromunda, additional background on the Idoneth Deepkin, and massive Warhammer 40k battle report.

This month’s White Dwarf is the perfect companion to your new Idoneth Deepkin models, featuring notes from the designers highlighting hidden design features and the stories behind why each miniature looks the way it does.

It’s a 2V2 showdown for the Warhammer 40k battle report which looks to feature loads of primaris marines, but they may have left their little brother space marines in power armor at home for this one.

Hot on the heels of the release of blank gang cards we look to have one of the most customizable gangs yet for Necromunda, the Venators.

Everything from skill sets, to unit profiles, to weapons can be mixed and matched in a Venator gang – you can even have your fighters hail from one of the great Gang Houses. These gangs promise to be a treat for converters and tinkerers looking to build profiles for their favourite models, or narrative gamers looking to properly represent some long-lost piece of lore or even a faction of their own invention.

And the biggest reveal (just in time for the new confirmed Deathwatch release) is the Eldar Webway gate that appears to stand nearly 12″ tall from the looks of the Wraithknight it dwarfs.

Finally, this issue of White Dwarf features a glimpse at an awesome upcoming new model – the Aeldari Webway Gate! After years of being an iconic part of the Warhammer 40,000 background, this huge scenery piece finally brings the webway to life on your tabletop – keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks for when this goes on pre-order…

This new terrain kit seems to be inspired by the old Eldar codex cover from yesteryear and looks simply stunning.

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What do you think about the latest on the next three releases for Warhammer 40k (both confirmed and unconfirmed)? Which are you ready to spend your hobby dollars on if, and when they hit store shelves?

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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.