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It’s looking like a solid weekend for the Tau. The Tidewall Rampart is out (I hope you were able to get your before it sold out) – don’t worry though, I’m sure it will return as smaller kits…eventually. Games Workshop also released the two new ‘starter’ kits – perfect for starting a Tau force or Space Marines. You also get campaign supplements as well.
via Games Workshop
Tidewall Rampart $160 SOLD OUT
An enormous mobile fortification, with enough firepower to see off entire squadrons of enemy tanks, the Tidewall Rampart is an awesome demonstration of the advanced tech and forward-thinking of the Tau Empire. Central to this strongpoint is the Tidewall Gunrig; a twin-linked railgun that scans constantly for enemies, discharging ammunition at incredible velocities to obliterate anything that moves. The Droneport collects and collates data to optimise the killing potential of the Gunrig, and the networked AI actively boosts the energy barrier produced by the Shieldline – enemy fire is simply turned back upon the foe.
This amazing multi-part plastic kit contains everything needed to build a Tidewall Rampart; the mobile fortress and defensive bastion of the Tau Empire. In it, you’ll get a Tidewall Gunrig, a Tidewall Droneport (with four drones, built as gun, marker or shield drones) and two Tidewall Shieldlines. Designed to be entirely modular, with many different configurations out of the box, this piece of scenery is limited only by your imagination! Includes full rules for deploying in games of Warhammer 40,000.
Tau Fire Warriors $50
Not only is the path ahead illuminated by the light of the Greater Good, but also the glow of pulse rifles. The courageous Fire Warriors, with the absolute, zealous belief in the destiny of their race, fight with unstoppable fervour and enviable skill. Benefiting from the astonishing rate of technological advance displayed by Tau engineers, their armour is lightweight yet durable and their weaponry reliable yet powerful.
The Fire Warriors Breacher Team specializes in brutally effective close-range assaults, clearing buildings of threats in a tight, tactical formation and delivering sharp, shockingly sudden frontline displays of raw incendiary power that grind enemy soldiers into dust, discharging pulse blasters and hurling photon grenades until they are certain every path is clear.
A Fire Warrior Strike Team is a high-speed detachment of shock troops who lay down sheets of withering pulse rifle fire, throwing electromagnetic pulse grenades and aiming powerful tactical support turrets at a rapidly-depleting foe.
This multi-part plastic kit gives you everything you need to build ten Tau Empire Fire Warriors, in their Strike Team or Fire Warriors Breacher Team configuration. One model may be upgraded to a Shas’ui, and the kit includes two drones, a DS8 tactical support turret, a selection of different shoulder pads and back packs and a choice of weapons – pulse pistols, pulse carbines, EMP and photon grenades! 230 components in total, with ten Citadel 25mm Round bases, one Citadel 40mm Round base and two small flying bases.
Shadow Force Solaq $140
A deadly hunt is unfolding in the ash-choked ruins of Prefectia – as the Tau Empire invasion gathers steam, a hand-picked squad led by Shadow Captain Solaq is tasked with capturing the Tau Ethereal Aun’Do; no mean feat. He must use every ounce of his skill and cunning as a Space Marine of the Raven Guard Chapter – Aun’Do carries a secret that could seal the fate of Prefectia once and for all.
This stunning box set includes twelve plastic Space Marine miniatures – a five-man Sternguard Veteran Squad, a five-man Vanguard veteran Squad, a Land Speeder and an exclusive new Space Marine Captain. As well as this, you’ll find the thirty-two page booklet War Zone Damocles: Operation Shadowtalon – the first instalment in the blood-soaked tale of the war for the Dovar System.
This booklet includes The Hunt For Aun’Do, the story of the Tau’s recovery of the Ethereal Aun’Do and Shadow Captain Solaq’s efforts to capture him; the Echoes of War, three missions depicting key conflicts during the hunt, and an awesome Army List featuring everything you need to field the included miniatures in games of Warhammer 40,000.
Infiltration Cadre Burning Dawn $110
A deadly hunt is unfolding in the ash-choked ruins of Prefectia – as the Tau Empire invasion gathers steam, a hand-picked squad led by Shadow Captain Solaq is tasked with capturing the Tau Ethereal Aun’Do. Pathfinder Shas’ui Starshroud has been sent into no-man’s land to rescue him, before he falls into the hands of the Imperium and his secrets – which could change the tide of war forever – are spilled forth for all to know.
This incredible box set includes nineteen plastic Citadel miniatures: a ten-man Pathfinder Team (plus three Drones); a TX4 Piranha, three XV25 Stealth Battlesuits (plus a Drone) and an exclusive Ethereal on Hover Drone. As well as this, you’ll find the thirty-two page booklet War Zone Damocles: Burning Dawn – the first instalment in the blood-soaked tale of the war for the Dovar System.
This booklet includes The Hunt For Aun’Do, the story of the Tau’s recovery of the Ethereal Aun’Do and Shadow Captain Solaq’s efforts to capture him; the Echoes of War, three missions depicting key conflicts during the hunt, and an awesome Army List featuring everything you need to field the included miniatures in games of Warhammer 40,000.
Web “Deal” Bundle
Fire Warriors Combined Ops $100
Tau Decals $20
The two ‘starter’ boxes are an interesting concept. It’s basically the same components as the Stormclaw set: Two starting forces and a campaign book. But this time it’s split down the middle and there is no “mini” rulebook. I’m curious to see if this move pays off. What do you think? Do you think splitting the two boxes off will help them sell more or less compared to a combined box like Stormclaw? At least you won’t have to find a friend to split the cost/contents with…
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