It was another busy weekend for everything from new X-wing ships, 40k Codex books, 2018’s release lineup, Squats and more! Come take a look at the latest hobby updates since Friday.
There was a lot of news across the hobby this weekend, as we’re once again seeing new releases from Forge World, Black Library, and all sorts of updates related to 40k and Sigmar. So enjoy our recap of the all the coverage you may have missed!
X-Wing: New Rebel Expansion REVEALED!
Fantasy Flight Games just gave us another preview of an upcoming release for the Rebels in Star Wars X-Wing. Come take a look at the new Saw’s Renegades expansion.
GW Reveals 40k Deathwatch, Deepkin, MTO Releases
Deathwatch is on the way next week as Games Workshop just gave us a preview of the new pre-orders, for both Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar’s Idoneth Deepkin.
May WD Preview & Xenos Terrain Spotted
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 the new Terrain and more.
Latest On 40k’s New Miniature Lineup In 2018
Today we’re going back taking a look at the latest new miniatures that may, in fact, be on the way in the coming months
Forge World’s Squat Is Here & 5 New Releases
Forge World’s Squat that broke the internet just a few months back is finally here, along with five other Hired Guns and accessories for Necromunda
RUMORS: GW’s 2018 New Release Road Map
With several codex books yet to appear for Warhammer 40k, 2018 looks to be chock full of hobby releases from Games Workshop still. Check out the latest on releases that are rumored to be coming in 2018.
RUMORS: Deathwatch, Harlequins, & Kill Team Rules
As we get closer to the release of the Deathwatch codex we’re starting to see the rumors flow. Come find out what’s being said
The Long War Swag Store Is Now Open!
Ladies and gentlemen, the day is finally here! You can now order online and get The Long War swag like Tee Shirts, dice, and bags, delivered right to your doorstep!
So that’s a wrap on all the news from this weekend related to the games we love. We got a look at a new Imperial Knight rumor, the bestselling Forge World 40k minis, a breakdown on the top 3 changes to the T’au from the latest FAQ, a rules preview for the Idoneth Deepkin, the Long War Swag Store is now open, and some new releases from Black Library and Forge World were thrown in as well.
Make sure you go back and check out all the things you may have missed over the weekend.
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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.
