The new Kasrkins in Kill Team Shadowvaults, Citadel Hobby Tools, White Dwarf, and more are hitting pre-orders this weekend.
Get those hobby dollars ready if you want any of these new releases from Games Workshop that will go up for pre-order with your favorite retailers on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, around 1 pm EST here in the states!
New Kasrkins, Citadel Tools, Black Library, & More: FIRST LOOK
Keep in mind that if you want early access to the new Imperial Guard Kasrkins models, you’ll have to grab the Kill Team set, as it will most likely be a few months until they are released on their own.
Another important thing to note is that GW’s hobby tools are extremely expensive. So if you want a good pair, maybe think about going to your local hobby store and getting them there to save some cash.
We’ll be testing them versus the premium tools they put out back in 2014, which we still use to this very day. If the quality is indeed worth the price, we will surely let you know!
Kill Team: Shadowvaults
Head deeper into the Gallowdark with the next expansion for Kill Team. Shadowvaults builds on Kill Team: Into the Dark with new terrain and rules for infiltration, sentries, and daring raids in your Kill Team games in the close quarters of the space hulk.
This was just revealed at the Open Day 2022, meaning some people are bound to be excited about its speedy release!
Kill Team:Shadowvaults introduces two new kill teams into the game – the Kasrkin of the Astra Militarum and the Necron Hierotek Circle. The Kasrkin are a brand new set of miniatures while the Necron kill team includes an upgrade sprue for the Immortals and Deathmarks, which also makes the new Plasmacyte Reanimator, Plasmacyte Accelerator, and Apprentek models.
Necrons keep it pretty simple, but with new rules in Kill Team, it’s still going to be a blast to face off against Guard.
The Kasrkins have some sweet new models, and during the preview, they even commented about the new kit’s versatility!
The Kill Team: Shadowvaults book contains the rules to unleash your two new factions, along with loads of lore and background on space hulks, the Kasrkin, and Hierotek Circle kill teams. There are rules for using the new scenery pieces such as the heavy bolter sentry turret and bomb-carrying robotic crawler.
All you need is this box and the Kill Team Core Book and you’re ready to fight brutal skirmish battles in the twisted passageways of a space hulk.
Kill Team Dice Sets
Provide your special operatives with the best possible support while they’re out in the field with these faction dice sets. Both include 20 dice cast in orange with grey swirls, featuring white ink and the logo of your chosen kill team on the ‘6’.
Please note that these dice sets have been slightly delayed in the USA, Canada, and Japan.
Womp-womp, delays stink, but sometimes they are necessary, and in this case, many of us will just have to wait. However, it looks like they will indeed be available in the US, according to the stores we polled.
Super Fine Detail Cutters
There’s a new range of Citadel Tools coming out! The super fine detail cutters provide the closest cut ever from a pair of Citadel cutters. They have narrow, long blades, making it a doddle to cut even the smallest pieces from the sprue, while an innovative stopping mechanism protects the cutting edge from becoming dulled. Thanks to ergonomically designed handles, they can be held comfortably for long periods of time, while also requiring less force to cut components than previously.
As one of the most basic hobby tools, getting a good pair of clippers is paramount to the ease of putting models together. However, you can probably just grab a pair from any hobby store with a fine point for much less than this.
Moldline Remover
Once you’ve clipped out your pieces, you can remove any traces of mouldline with the new and improved remover. The longer, thinner nose makes it easier to get to those hard to reach places and there’s a new notch to help with tidying up base rims. The mouldline remover features a completely redesigned, ergonomic handle.
Mold lines can be super annoying, so this tool might just be perfect if you feel the same.
Knife
The redesigned knife is safer and easier to use than ever before. The handle ensures that the blade can’t accidentally unscrew during use, while the single-slot barrel ensures the blade is always perfectly aligned with the handle. The knife gives maximum precision and control, and comes supplied with six replacement blades in a case.
This one might be worth considering as the other basic hobby tool for the new, improved handle. Not to mention how annoying it is when the knife gets loose due to the tightener being where you have your fingers on other hobby knives. It also looks like it uses standard blade refills as well, which is another bonus.
Drill
Drilling your gun barrels or any other parts of your miniatures will be easier than ever with the new Citadel drill. A new securing mechanism ensures minimal slippage and prevents the drill bit from unscrewing during use, while the ergonomically designed handle makes it easier to hold securely while exerting pressure. The drill comes with two 1.0mm bits and two 1.5mm bits.
Drills are a little bit more of an advanced hobby tool, but this looks like a great option!
White Dwarf Issue 481
This month’s issue of White Dwarf sees the Waaagh! continue its march south with new campaign rules for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. You can unleash a Destroyer-heavy Necrons army of renown with new Warhammer 40,000 rules, see who triumphs in the second part of the massive Warhammer: The Horus Heresy battle report, and read a new Warhammer Horror short story.
More new rules for Warhammer 40k appear to be on the way for the Necrons in this issue of White Dwarf!
If you missed the latest few previews from GW, get all caught up with our coverage below:
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Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Games Workshop bits from preview models that we should watch for. Click on the gallery above to see dozens of Rumor Engines with new models still left to be revealed!
All the Newest GW Model & Rules Previews
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About the Author: Andrew Schrank
Andrew Schrank
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About Andrew Schrank: Over the past 15 years, Andrew has played all the games, including tabletop and video games, and immersed himself in the associated lore. Andrew joined the Spikey Bits team in 2018 and covers the Warhammer hobby and tournament scene, along with the latest in tabletop miniatures, each week.
Aspiring diplomat, Lord of Fluff, and Master of Ice Hammer, He loves Star Wars, Chaos Undivided, and Gundam. During his free time, he hunts Platinum trophies on PS5 and reads international news. On weekends, Andrew plays commander and cEDH games, often with unique strategies that push the limits.
He believes each day presents a new opportunity to grow and be challenged.
