After months of disappointment, there’s some more good news from GW on allocations, well, at least for 40k…
Looks like Pre-Covid allocations are coming for the new Sisters of Battle releases this week, but it’s pretty much business as usual for the rest of this week’s releases.
For now, though, let’s check out what goes on pre-order this week, and then take a look at how many of each will be available, and round it up with our thoughts on the matter.
Adepta Sororitas Combat Patrol
As with the similar sets we’ve seen for other factions, Combat Patrol: Adepta Sororitas is an excellent option for both new and existing collections alike. With 26 miniatures, including a Canoness, Rhino, Penitent Engine, three Arco-flagellants, four Sisters Repentia, a Repentia Superior, five Seraphim, and 10 Battle Sisters, you’ll have plenty of units to start or boost your force.
This box gives a good range of iconic models, making it a pretty great intro to the faction! Of course, it’s also sure to have good value for veterans looking to expand.
Castigator
The Castigator is the mainstay of the Adepta Sororitas Vehicle pool. It comes kitted out with a frankly ludicrous number of heavy weapons – the largest of which is a choice of the Castigator’s bespoke, turret-mounted battle cannon or autocannons. You’ll have no problems praying your enemies away with the application of such extreme firepower.
We’ve known about this tank for quite a while, but it is finally coming out!
Aestred Thurga and Agathae Dolan
Aestred has the honour of bearing the Auto-Tapestry of the Emperor’s Judgement, a sacred banner of unrivalled significance among the Orders Militant. The Hagiolater Agathae Dolan follows in Thurga’s footsteps, tenaciously recording every inspirational deed of faith she witnesses.
These are another dope model that’s been a long time coming. It’s great to see more characters finally join the lineup.
Battlezone: Mechanicus Terrain
This box provides you with two double-sided, fold-out gaming boards and 13 pieces of accompanying terrain, so it’s perfect for playing Combat Patrol and Incursion missions. If even bigger battles are your thing, grab a second set to double the size of your battlefield and host Strike Force games.
Together, the terrain and gaming boards depict the irradiated districts typical of forge worlds – use them to transform your tabletop into a thematic theatre of war ready for your epic clashes.
More terrain is always a good thing, especially for places when groups play a lot like LGSs!
Galvanic Magnavent, Ferratonic Furnace, and Transterranic Gantries
On the topic of Battlezone Mechanicus terrain, three kits are returning to the range, but they’re only available via Games-Workshop.com – check out the Galvanic Magnavent, Ferratonic Furnace, and Transterranic Gantries.
Some old terrain is coming back for a time, so if you missed out and want it… Now is your time!
Battlezone: Mechanicum – Terrain Datasheet Cards
The Battlezone: Mechanicum – Terrain Datasheet Cards provide you with 22 datacards that contain all the rules for Tactical Terrain, Battlezones, and more. They’re designed to bring your Battlezone Mechanicus terrain to life, and they include handy diagrams that illustrate how your units interact with each scenery piece.
To help learn some of the terrain-specific rules or even add them to games, this set makes it all possible.
Battlezone: Mechanicus – Battlefield
Also available exclusively from Games-Workshop.com is the terrain-free version of the Charadon gaming boards, the Battlezone: Mechanicus – Battlefield.
House of Shadow
If you serve House Delaque and have been patiently waiting for Necromunda: House of Shadow to arrive, your time has almost come. Available in 128-page hardback and ebook formats, the House of Shadow reveals the mysterious history behind the most secretive of the Great Houses.
As with all gang expansions, this will add a ton of variety of interactions inside the game, making the world of Necromunda more exciting!
Delaque Gang Tactics Cards & Dice
As is per usual, you’ll be able to pick up some cards to help smooth the learning curve and some dice to pronounce your devotion to the gang.
Nacht-Ghul Psy-Gheists and Piscean Spektor set
To ensure your Delaque gang is kitted out with all their specialist fighters, grab yourself a Nacht-Ghul Psy-Gheists, and Piscean Spektor set – it contains a total of seven combatants, including Prospects, Brutes, Exotic Beasts, and a Champion. These reinforcements are ready to enter the fray equipped with a variety of unfathomable wargear from the armoury of the House of Shadows.
A new gang wouldn’t be complete without a new line of able bodies to serve. These will be essential to fighting for House Delaque.
Orlock Weapons & Upgrades set
It’s not all about House Delaque next week. The weaponsmiths from the House of Iron have been hard at work – the result is this handy Weapons & Upgrades set, which includes a variety of melee and special weapons to complement your Orlock fighters.
Every once and a while we also get an upgrade sprue to help spruce up the other factions. This will help give Orlock even more character and variation making tables look more unique.
Good News From GW on 40k Allocations (AoS not so much)
Listed to the right of each product are the 40k allocations numbers (called “caps” now from GW) to stores from Games Workshop North America.
Like we said before, at least there is some good news this time, as the Sisters of Battle releases book can be ordered up to 30, hopefully, this means whoever wants them can get them and the secondary market scalpers leave this release alone!
- Sisters Items: Cap 30
- Terrain Cards: Cap 5
- Terrain Kits: Cap 1
- Necromunda Items: Cap 1
But, other than that, the allocations are pretty bad for the rest of this week’s items.
Overall it’s better than before, but still not great. At least this time we didn’t only have negative news to report!
What do you think of these 40k allocations from Games Workshop? Good, bad, or more of the same?
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