Games Workshop has hidden a ton of new Warhammer 40k rumors and miniature reveals in plain sight, or did they…?
GW’s office video has fans decoding sticky notes—dropper bottles, Iron Warriors, and a possible new Horus Heresy edition all spotted on screen.
We’re going full tin foil hat for this one! Obviously, these could all just be GW trolling us, but let’s pretend (because it’s fun) that each one has at least some truth in it.
The conspiracy theories? Flowing. And honestly, they might not be too far off. Let’s break down the madness.
GW’s Sticky Note Scavenger Hunt:
Games Workshop dropped a joking yet semi-official office tour video for the launch of the Horus HereSAY site—so naturally, we’re grabbing our magnifying glasses and going full Inquisitor. Front-facing sticky notes? Suspicious.
One says “dropper,” which lines up perfectly with those long-running paint bottle rumors.
Another nods to Liber Hereticus, hinting at a possible new Horus Heresy edition. And then there’s a hazard stripe mention, practically screaming Iron Warriors. Toss in a 6/24 date and a random Jokaero codex note, and we’re officially through the looking glass.
So, is GW teasing real releases or just messing with us again? Let’s break it down.
The Paint Change Everyone’s Been Waiting For
Right off the bat, the biggest head-scratcher: why are the Post-its facing the camera? Accidental product placement? Or is GW doing that thing again where they wink at us through chaos? Remember when everyone thought Squats were a meme and then—boom—Leagues of Votann?
One Post-it just says “dropper.” That’s it. One word. But in GW-land, that’s like shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded room. There’s been speculation for ages about Citadel paints switching to dropper bottles, and this might be the first breadcrumb that it’s actually happening.
Remember, GW does a three-year cycle for the big three (AoS, 40k, and Citadel), and this year is the time for paints to get a rework. Between dried-up paint lids and precision painters begging for better control, this tiny change could be a big win. It’s not flashy, but it’s the kind of thing that would make the community lose its collective mind.
Liber Hereticus: A Heresy Hint or 40K Crossover?
Then there’s the note marked “Liber Hereticus.” Now, before Heresy fans jump in with “we already have that,” yes, the Horus Heresy rules book does exist. But the question is, are they teasing a new version?
Maybe for 40K? Or is it a cheeky nod to the new edition of Horus Heresy altogether?
With a new edition of Horus Heresy arriving soon, it makes sense that a refreshed version could be right behind it, and nothing at all for 40k. No confirmation, but it’s lining up with everything else—timing, silence from the Chaos crowd, and GW’s love of rulebook cycles.
New Liber Books For Horus Heresy Third Edition
It could just be a rules update. Or it could be the signal that Chaos is about to take center stage in whatever shake-up is coming. Either way, there seems to be too much lining up here to ignore.
Imperial Armour: Return of the Big Boys?
Oh, and what’s that lying innocently on the table? Just a casually placed Imperial Armour book. You know, from the series that brought us resin monsters and rules for Titans the size of housecats. With most of that content quietly moved to Legends, people assumed that chapter was closed.
But maybe not? Could this be a sign of bigger kits coming back? Don’t start printing out datasheets for your Warhound just yet—but maybe keep a corner of your shelf open.
Iron Warriors: The Hazard Stripe Clue
Another sticky note reads “hazard stripe paint.” Now, if that doesn’t scream Iron Warriors, we don’t know what does. These stoic siege-lovers have had loyal fans for ages, but they’ve been skating by without much spotlight. Could this hint at a fresh supplement or codex?
Will we see the Primarch Perturabo get a model as a Daemon Prince? Does this mean A standalone Iron Warriors release would hit hard, and not just with artillery? There’s a lot of creative potential here that’s been waiting to be tapped.
Most likely, it was a nod to them being opposite the Salamanders in the new Horus Heresy Starter Set.
Markers & Paints—What’s Actually Going On?
Let’s talk about the background details—literally. In that same teaser video, eagle-eyed hobbyists noticed a handful of colorful markers just kind of… hanging out. These looked more like paint pens, well, pretty normal markers to be honest, but that’s more paint pen than pot! And not just any paint pens—very similar to the ones Deep Cut Studio makes for Army Painter’s Speedpaint system.
So, what are we looking at here? A secret collab? A new accessory line? Or maybe just a cheeky nod toward the new dropper bottles everyone’s been whispering about since paint-gate 2024? It’s hard to say. The colors shown are super basic—red, blue, green, and yellow.
Nothing wild. But the placement feels deliberate, and GW doesn’t usually do “accidental” product placement.
6/24: New Edition Imminent?
Then we get to the cryptic 6/24. June release dates are GW’s bread and butter for major updates. If you’ve been tracking the Horus Heresy chatter, this could be the launch window we’ve all been expecting. So if you see box art start leaking mid-June, don’t act surprised. You were warned.
It’s not just a random calendar day. That little June 24 blip just happens to land almost exactly on the three-year mark from the release of Horus Heresy Second Edition, which hit shelves on June 25, 2022. Suspiciously precise, right?
Now, GW doesn’t exactly have a track record for subtlety. When dates show up in promo material, they usually mean something—usually pre-orders, major announcements, or the start of our wallets crying softly in the background.
If the rumor mill is onto something (and it’s been pretty accurate lately), this might be pointing squarely at a new edition of Horus Heresy hitting shelves that following weekend.
Combine that with whispers of pre-orders kicking off in early June, and it’s all just a bit too clean to be a coincidence.
It’s like they’re setting the table for something big, and we’re all just staring at the empty plate waiting for the main course.
And yeah, maybe it’s just a date. Maybe it’s nothing. But if GW has a meeting on the 24th, they’re cooking up something behind closed doors.
Jokaero Codex?! We’re Not Saying It’s Aliens, But…
And now, for the wildcard of the bunch: a jokaero with “codex?” scrawled above it. No, seriously. A monkey with a lascutter might be the star of the next faction. It’s probably nothing… but then again, this is the company that brought back the Thunderhawk—for Aeronautica Imperialis, sure, but still!
GW has a habit of doing the thing you laughed about six months ago. Or, more likely, we might just get a new model… but we’re fine with a new mini!
So, Are They Trolling Us? Or Teasing Gold?
So, is this a masterclass in subtle marketing? Or is GW just trolling everyone for laughs? Hard to say. They’ve done both.
But the community parsing sticky notes and blurry book covers like forensic analysts? That’s peak Warhammer energy, we think.
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What do you think about all these GW sticky notes and rumor teasers?
So, Joy Toy has teased a couple Iron Warrior action figures and the rumor is the full faction reveal will be on 6/18, which is a culturally significant date, so maybe they are hinting at the full Iron Warriors reveal from Joy Toy for their Horus Heresy line action figures?