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WD #96 Review – Archaon Rules & Chaos Releases

By Rob Baer | November 29th, 2015 | Categories: Product Review, Videos, White Dwarf

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Archaon the Arch Marshall of the Apocalypse is here! Come see the new rules, and some great hobby features on this spectacular model.

Checkout the first look at the new rules, and hobby features for Archaon!

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While the issue is primarily about the new fluff surrounding the return of Archaon in the Age of Sigmar, there is a GREAT paint splatter article in this one.

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Come see all the new details on Games Workshops’ latest showcase model.

White Dwarf #96

The Everchosen returns! White Dwarf 96 comes on black wings, and with it Archaon, Exalted Grand Marshal of the Apocalypse atop his Daemon Steed, Dorghar! What could we do but devote this issue to the greatest of the champions of the Chaos Gods with a four-page Paint Splatter, a look at the Everchosen’s terrible history and, of course, his complete warscroll. But that’s not all: we’ve got a Warhammer 40,000 Parade Ground a host of extras in The Week in White Dwarf. Grab one now.

New Chaos Archaon Rules White Dwarf #96

Episode 27 – Gamer’s Bill of Rights

About the Author: Rob Baer

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Rob Baer

Job Title: Managing Editor

Founded Spikey Bits in 2009

Socials: Rob Baer on Facebook and @catdaddymbg on X

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.