As the hobby continues to boom, Warhammer products have shown up in non-LGS stores, increasing the chance to pick up new hobbyists!
Recently a White Dwarf was spotted on the shelves in Walmart. This might sound bad, but outreach to new customers is huge and might bring even more people into the LGS and trying out the game!
While roaming our local Walmart we noticed a White Dwarf on the rack with other books! This issue, number 466, had the Dark Kraken rules, which we covered here.
Don’t forget, the McFarlane Figures can also be found at Walmart (with one in the past even being an exclusive) too! With the figures and now White Dwarf, the outreach of Warhammer seems to be increasing. Just like most magazines, people tend to be more likely to buy them while walking or waiting in checkout lines. This means potentially an even bigger audience might get interested in the cover and pick it up!
Of course, an adult might do the same thing for themselves. If they do get it and get interested, then that means more players in an LGS to get the models and paint they saw inside the WD or depicted as a McFarlane Figure!
As a side note, in the past, we’ve also seen Warhammer products at Barnes & Noble and Books A Million. So long as models stay at LGS then these are great expansions as they are sure to bring in more new hobbyists!
If you didn’t hear, next month’s White Dwarf will include updates for the Gargants in AoS, so be sure to get it if you play them… you might even spot it in a Walmart!
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About the Author: Andrew Schrank
Andrew Schrank
Job Title: Miniatures & Warhammer Hobby Staff Writer
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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.
