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White Dwarf #21 – New Ork Codex Spoliers

By Rob Baer | June 23rd, 2014 | Categories: First Look, Orks, Product Review, Videos, White Dwarf

The Orks are coming for sure, as this issue is crammed full of spoilers for the new book, and even hints at the following week’s release (Mega Nobs?) as well.


While we have no “official” confirmation on the new Mega Nobz being released, the latest issue indicates we’ll see the “biggest Ork models ever” next week, so my fingers are crossed that it’s Mega Nob time!

If you haven’t seen the new Mega Nobz yet, checkout the spoiler shots from issue #18.

My biggest question is will they be on 50mm bases, and/or do they come in a three or five pack?

Also in this issue was the rules for the new Looted Wagons which looks to be a White Dwarf exclusive and not included in the new codex (which releases June 28th).  At first glance the rules seem to be pretty good as low point cost Deff Rollas could be fun to run around the field, providing the rules stay the same from the last book.  
This issue also featured a unique battle report that featured Tyranids vs the Orks, and from the looks of the published army lists, they both seemed to be in the unbound format. Either that or there is something that the Orks have in their new book that allows some greater flexibility in their force organization.


Paint Splatter was again back, and this was a great one that showed just how to paint all those little details on Ork models that really make them stand out from the rest of the pack so to speak.
Probably one of their best Paint Splatter articles yet just because of the wise spectrum of techniques it covered just in one article.  
This Paint Splatter article also states that the next issue’s will cover painting armor, so yet another hint perhaps at an impending Mega Nob release as well.
Checkout our full White Dwarf #21 review below and get ready for the coming of the Orks this week. -MBG


About the Author: Rob Baer

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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.