This week’s new releases are full of new Age of Sigmar bundles, some new terrain, and more! Come take a look at what’s coming up for pre-order!
HORUS HERESY: SONS OF THE FORGE HB $27
A Horus Heresy novel
Charged by his primarch with removing the mighty power of Vulkan’s cache of deadly artefacts from the grasp of friend and foe alike, the first Forgefather embarks on what might be his final mission.
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Nick Kyme expertly bridges the Salamanders’ past and future with a tale that shows the secret origins of the Chapters’s ten thousand year long quest to retrieve Vulkan’s fabled artefacts.THE STORY
Charged with a solemn duty by the primarch himself, Forgefather T’kell of the Salamanders prepares for what may well be his final journey. Along with a chosen few of the Legion’s elite Firedrakes, he must bear the last seven of Vulkan’s greatest weapons away to the secret vault known as the Wrought, putting them forever beyond the reach of treacherous enemy and well-intentioned ally alike. But word has already spread of these legendary artefacts, and there are many who would see T’kell’s endeavour fail for their own gain – the Salamanders must remain true, no matter what horrors they might face…Written by Nick Kyme
Editor’s note, 8th Edition Warhammer 40k will go on pre-order the day that this book releases. Mark you calendars June 3rd will have plenty of items to spend your hobby dollars on.
Available to Pre-Order June 3rd:
8th Edition Starter Set $160
Featuring 53 miniatures and includes the hardcover 8th Edition rule book.
- 53 brand new Citadel miniatures
- Hardback 40K Rulebook (280 pages)
- Death Guard book (24 pages)
- Primaris Space Marines book (24 pages)
- Core Rules reference booklet (8 pages)
- Colour assembly guide for all miniatures
- 12 red D6 dice
- range ruler
- Decal sheet for Space Marines
8th Edition Rulebook: 250+ Pages $60
8th Edition Index Books: Multiple Factions $25 ea
8th Edition Accessories
Tactical Objective Cards $12.50
Sector Imperialis Objectives $33
Command Dice $20Combat Gauge $10
Dark Imperium Novel $32
Remember though the core rules for the new game will be free:
Also, while we’re on the subject of rules, we’ve some great news – the core rules for Warhammer 40,000 will be available for free! You’ll be able to download the Battle Primer PDF on games-workshop.com and warhammer40000.com from June 17th.
Well, there you have it, Sons of the Forge from Black Library is the only pre-order on the schedule for this week from Games Workshop. Everyone is now waiting on June 3rd for the 8th edition pre-order window to open up.
About the Author: Rob Baer
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.
