More info on the new Space Marines today, as retailers seem to be confirming a few things. Check this out!
Retailers are now chiming in on BoLS regarding Space Marines 5-20-2015
Since Monday 5-18-2015 the following products have been removed from compulsory re-order:-Space Marine Assault squad (48-09)
-Space Marine Devestator squad (48-15)
-Codex: Space Marines (48-09-XX)
That lines up exactly with the kits said to be replaced with the new codex. Compare that to this previous set of rumors:
via Steve the Warboss 5-18-2015
Regarding Codex Space Marines
-Space Marines next after Mechanicus.
-3 Week Release
via 40KGamer 5-18-2015
I’ve been keeping my ear to the ground and the latest word on the street is that retailers were told to remove the Codex, Assault marines and Devs from their reorder lists.
via Steve the Warboss 5-4-2015
Chapter-specific Boxed Sets coming alongside new Space Marine Codex:-Ultramarines Sternguard Squad
-Raven Guard Assault Squad
-White Scars Bike Squad
-Salamanders Devastator Squad
Get all the info on the new Astartes below
Full Space Marines Roundup
~ And our wallets shall know no fear!
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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.
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