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Full Tau Release Pictures and White Dwarf Review

I just got done reading the big 400th issue of White Dwarf, that features all the new Tau models.  Per usual there was little to be gleaned rules wise for the new book, but it did have plenty of content.

I think the new Tau model designs are very forward thinking to say the least, and only time will tell if they will be accepted by the community as a whole. Personally I am disappointed that the large commander suit is Finecast only.  

I think they really missed a big opportunity to capitalize on multiple purchases for people trying to customize their armies further (but then again they don’t seem to be worrying about anyone customizing anything anymore at all with their new draconian policies).

New models aside this issue, just like in March’s White Dwarf, had all the normal articles, (from Kit Bash to Paint Splatter) and once again featured no new article segments at all. So I guess the White Dwarf Staff is pretty happy with the article mix now.

Again this White Dwarf was about 150 pages, and again a full 1/3 of this magazine was devoted to new products and their reviews (which included FFG licensed products as well as Forge World, and Black Library previews).

The highlight of the issue for me (and what many of you are probably interested in as well) was the Battle Report that pitted the new Tau with Space Marine/ Deathwatch allies (remember they are battle brothers), versus the Tyranids!

The studio miniatures and terrain for the battle report was of course gorgeous as normal, and the new table they fought on using the cities of death kits was superb.

In Battleground they even went into how they made the terrain they used for the battle-report as well!  So if you even wanted a cool guide to modifying and or making ruined terrain, this section is for you.

The Paint Splatter and Kit Bash articles were some other bright spots in the magazine, as this time they gave a few tips as to how the ‘eavy Metal team painted the new models. Then it went into the more attainable painting techniques for the Tau, and even how the painted the buildings from the battle report.

Parade Ground was back this month with a surprise fourth installment of amazing Golden Demon entries to drool over.

Rules wise there wasn’t too much revealing besides that Broadsides have a skyfire mode apparently, and the Longstrike Hammerhead has a 72″ shot (but I thought that was the range before?).

But other than that, not really a peep about all the rumors from the codex from we’ve been hearing over the last few weeks.

Oh and there was this picture on the back page that had a lot of people thinking GW was maybe putting out a plastic Thunderhawk kit, but I think for the most part it’s been confirmed to be the old Forge World one.  But feel free to judge for yourselves.

Well that’s about it for this time.  Checkout the video below for a more comprehensive look at this issue and the new models, which are now all on advanced order and will release this Saturday April 6th. May the dice be with you! -MBG

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.