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SHADOW FORCE – New Astartes Campaign Box Set Incoming!

By Rob Baer | October 11th, 2015 | Categories: Warhammer 40k Rumors

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A brand new exclusive Space Marine Captain model is coming soon inside the latest campaign box set from Games Workshop named SHADOW FORCE!

The Raven Guard are striking out in their very own new campaign box set aptly named “Shadow Force” that once again includes a special upgrade character (Captain Solaq) that according to the new White Dwarf is only available in this set.

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While similar to last year’s Stormclaw and Shield of Baal campaign boxes in the fact that they contain seeming “limited” edition figures inside the sets, this time GW has separated the boxes into separate factions of just Space Marines, and Tau respectively.

pics via Iuchiban Warseer 10-9-2015

New Shadow Force Campaign Set

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Shadow Force $140

Contents: $120 Retail Value based on current kit pricing that does not take into account the campaign book or captain model.

  • Vanguard Veterans Squad ($40 MSRP)
  • Sternguard Veterans Squad ($50 MSRP)
  • Land Speeder ($30 MSRP)
  • “Limited Edition” Space Marine Captain Solaq ($? MSRP)
  • Operation Shadowtalon Campaign Book ($? MSRP)

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Captain Solaq, presenting in his best Captain Morgan stance with a helmet that would make Lady Gaga jealous!
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More on the newest Astartes special character from Games Workshop

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Operation Shadowtalon continues the story of the 3rd Sphere expansion of the Damocles Gulf, and is included in the Shadow Force box set!

So not one, but TWO new campaign boxes are headed out way soon! Well as Ron Burgundy said, that escalated quickly. Get your wallets ready for what’s sure to be a limited edition release on October 24th!

What’s better for GW’s sales that one campaign box set? TWO campaign box sets, ah, ah, ah!

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.