Once again GW has allocated their new releases as we approach the Death Guard pre-release order window, however, there is still hope…
If you want to support your local store, you better get in line early! GW has been fairly stingy with the new releases as of late, either due to COVID complications or just a new business strategy- it’s hard to say for sure.
New 40k Death Guard Release Allocated In US
Currently, the UK is on a more severe lockdown, so it stands to reason that these allocations will become the norm rather than the exception.
For now, though, let’s check out what goes on pre-order this week, and then take a look at how many of each will be available, and round it up with our thoughts on the matter…
Death Guard 9th Edition Codex
This beautiful tome is stuffed to the sores with brand new lore, art, and rules just waiting to spread death and disease across your tabletop.
After a month-long delay, the Death Guard codex is finally here! That means we might get more previews on top of those we saw in December. Content creators may also get review copies assuming GW isn’t allocating releases again, so we’ll all get to check out the rules before too long!
Death Guard 9th Edition Collectors Codex
For the truly faithful, there’s even an awe-inspiring collector’s edition to display proudly on your bookshelf, featuring a luxurious soft-touch cover and foil blocking.
Death Guard Datacards
Keep all of the new profiles close at hand so you can focus on doing what the Death Guard do best with this new set of datacards. They’re perfect for a quick reference in the heat of battle – or when you don’t want to lower your collector’s edition codex down from its pedestal.
Getting data cards is always super helpful when learning new rules, it helps speed up those first couple of games exponentially since you won’t have to flip through pages.
Death Guard Combat Patrol
The chosen of Nurgle arrive in force to spread the virulent plagues of their devoted grandfather with a brand new Combat Patrol boxed set packed with everything you need to begin your campaign of contagion in the 41st Millennium.
The box comes with Typhus, Plague Marines, Poxwalkers, and a Biologus Putrifier. Each of these were solid options last edition, so assuming they all remain close to the old power levels, this is a great pick-up for any Death Guard player.
Lord of Virulence
Joining their blighted brothers is the new Lord of Virulence, a fearsome leader clad in ancient, mutilated Terminator armour ready to dispense his god’s ‘blessings’ from the barrel of their plague spewer.
The Death Guard are also getting this fancy new character to help bolster their front lines. A Plaguespewer and Power fist hint that this guy will be a beast in close combat.
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Miasmic Malignifier
For those looking for a suitably horrifying backdrop for their Plague Company, the Miasmic Malignifier promises to bring the carefully cultured surroundings of Nurgle’s garden to battlefields across the galaxy.
Terrain Features that armies can take are usually pretty helpful, we have an idea of how these will work, but it will be interesting to see if there are any more secrets within the full codex!
Chosen of Mortarion
Even more reinforcements for the Death Guard arrive in the form of the Chosen of Mortarion, an essential set of three champions that’s perfect for adding a few new faces to your warband.
These aren’t new, but once again, they were all pretty good last edition, and it’s nice to see them offered finally outside of the now out of Print Dark Imperium 8th Edition Starter Set. If that’s anything to go off of this will be a great pick up.
Contamination Corps Collection
The Contamination Corps Collection includes everything you see above in one neat and tidy package with the added bonus of some fantastic signed artwork.
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So How Many New Releases Are Stores Getting?
Honestly, for most stores, these allocations don’t seem too bad, but for larger metro stores and perhaps mail order services will have a hard time meeting demand
If you want any of the items above, and plan on getting them from your store I would still plan on getting there on day one for the items that are allocated 5 per.
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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.
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