Here are the top 5 things that Games Workshop is doing right, amid a sea of mostly unwarranted (unpopular opinion I know) negativity…
Look, we know GW has been receiving a lot of hate and we’ve been quick to point out when they do things wrong. There are still plenty they are doing right though, so today, Rob goes over the 5 things he thinks they’ve done right in 2021. Let’s get into it.
5 Things Games Workshop is Doing Right (amid a sea of hate)
We’ll be counting these back from 5-1, and we’ll highlight what Rob talks about, but be sure to watch the whole video above for all the insight. These are just our ideas, so even if you’re super mad with GW right now, give these a look and see what you think.
5) Gaunt’s Ghosts
Rob loves that they brought back such a nostalgic kit this year, and the fact that this opens up the possibility for plenty more kits like this. It’s hard to be mad about a kit like this, even if it is a little expensive. If you want to see more about the kit and watch Rob unbox it, check that out here.
4) Re-release of Be’lakor
Considering this came out first for AoS, not that many people grabbed them up right away for 40k. Gw releasing them again when the Charadon book was a great idea because nobody wants rules when they can’t grab the minis.
The re-release was handled pretty well and letting 40k players get them when they wanted them was a great job. If you want to see Rob’s unboxing of this great mini, check that out here.
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3) The Queue
The queue was a great idea that helps GW stop scalpers from grabbing up all the products before normal gamers can get what they need. IF you haven’t seen it yet, basically, it lets people get into the site only after a certain amount of time as well as restricting how much you can buy.
Get rid of the Baby Carrier look with this!
Just a good way to stop the scalpers for limited releases. If you want to see more about the system, check that out here.
2) Warhammer 40k Imperium Magazine
The magazine is a great way to get a bunch of minis, hobby supplies, and tips for a good price. This has been delayed until 2022, but if you ordered early, they are sending the test runs this month.
This is a win-win for the hobbyists and GW because you get a ton of minis for a decent price and GW gets to move old products. Check out more about the magazine here.
1) Warhammer +
This one is obviously a little controversial right now because of all the IP stuff going on now. Hear us out though, for everything you get, it is really worth it. If all you do now is subscribe to the AoS app or the 40k app, you are getting all the animations, the vault, and shows for the same price as just the 40k app.
You even get some free minis with it. So while it sucks some creators are getting taken down, GW has the right to protect their IP. If you want to see everything included in the app, check that out here.
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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.
