GW OCT Releases, Orktober, Female Marines Debate & More
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Here’s all the new Warhammer October releases, previews, rumors, Orktober updates, plus the latest from the top manufacturers around!
These were the biggest announcements from the wargaming hobby, along with our expert commentary from the second weekend of October! Let’s take a look at what you may have missed for Warhammer 40k rumors and the latest releases for tabletop wargaming in general!
Even More Necrons & Space Marines: New Pre-Orders
GW just confirmed even more Necrons and Space Marines pre-orders are coming for the 3rd week of October! Here’s the lineup. Read More
Available Now: Necron, Space Marines Wave 1 Releases
Wave one of Necron and Space Marines releases that were on pre-order last week is here, so don’t miss what is available to order now! Read More
Chaos Lord of Hate Miniature is Back! (well sort of)
We have a few more of the Demon Prince Sized Lord of Hate miniature by Ghamak ready to ship- don’t miss your chance to get one today! Read More
The Iron Rider From Artel W Joins Orktober!
The Iron Rider From Artel W is a seriously stunning mini ready to take over the Galaxy for Da Greentide in Orktober! Read More
Top 3 Adeptus Custodes 40k Army Lists Right Now
Adeptus Custodes are a new up and comer in 9th Edition giving Marines a run for their money- check out their top 40k army lists so far! Read More
New Black Library: Primarchs & Sons of Behemat
New Black Library releases focusing on the Primarch Lion El’Johnson and the Sons of Behemat are headlining the lore side of things this week! Read More
The Forgefather’s Quest: Vulkan He’stan Lore
Vulkan He’stan is about one of the most gifted Salamanders to ever live, and his quest for the nine relics is the stuff of 40k legend. Read More
New Size Wood Bases From Micro Art Studio
Micro Art Studio has been revamping their baseline with a bunch of new sizes, this time we get a trio of wood bases for bigger minis. Read More
Necromunda House Escher Upgrades: Now Available
Fresh off the pre-orders section is a handful of Necromunda Escher gang characters and upgrades to add to your games now! Read More
New Chaos Vehicle Insignia Bits: Pop Goes The Monkey
Pop Goes The Monkey has been all about the Chaos bits lately! This week they bring us some Chaos vehicle insignias for a bunch of legions. Read More
Relentless Spirit: Warbringer Nemesis Titan Lore
The Nemesis Warbringer Titan is one of the most destructive and unique war machines the Imperium has to offer! Read More
Sign Up Now: Get 10 Minis For Just $15 In October!
Don’t miss this! Get TEN miniatures including either the new Indomitus Primaris Lieutenant or Necron Overlord for just $15 on Patreon! Read More
Space Marines Rules Myth Busting: Episode 264
The sky is falling Space Marines are OP now… or are they? Here’s a breakdown of what’s actually good and bad in the new codex. Read More
Forge World LoTR Personalities of Bree Pre-Order
Get ready to add some more flavor to your Lord of the Rings collection because Forge World has one new pre-order for the Personalities of Bree. Read More
Big & Small: Squats & Iron Hands By Castle Brush
Today we take a look at an amazing army of Squats & Iron Hands by Castle Brush that was raffled off at the 2019 London GT! Read More
As we move into the first 40k codex releases, here are the 28 new releases rumor engine teasers still on the table to be revealed in 2020. Read More
Kromlech Kicks off Orktober with Tons of New Minis!
Kromlech is taking Orktober up to eleven with over twenty new releases, watch out for da Greentide coming your way! Read More
Sons of Behemat Named Gargant Rules, Sprues, & Points
Don’t miss all rules for the Sons of Behemat and their Mega-Gargants are here, along with the points, sprues, and sizes for each. Read More
GW’s Female Space Marines Were Just The Beginning
From Space Marines to pom poms, these are the female Warhammer models over the years that have inspired and ignited hobbyists in equal measure. Read More
But For Real, How Are Space Marines Going To Play?
Space Marines have come a long way (both good and bad) but let’s check out where they’ve been and how they may play in 9th Edition for real. Read More
Wargames Atlantic IG Infantry DKoK Alternatives: Unboxing
Wargames Atlantic German WW1 Infantry can be converted to make crazy Imperial Guard alternatives like DKoK! Read More
50% OFF Sale: Gargant Alternatives at Mierce Miniatures
Mierce Miniatures has put almost their Gargant alternative models on sale at a whopping 50% OFF off! Worth a look if you don’t feel like spending a fortune. Read More
New Mini of the Month From Victoria Miniatures
Don’t miss the latest addition to the Victoria Miniatures line up with a brand new drummer girl and a new Mini of the Month promotion! Read More
Top 3 Infantry Units In The New Space Marines Codex
The new Space Marines Codex is here for 9th Edition 40k- here are our picks for the top 3 new Infantry units and why they are so good! Read More
The Rise of The Horde Meta in 9th Edition 40k
After seeing the new datasheets in the Space Marines and Necron Codexes GW could very well be ushering in a horde meta in 9th Edition 40k. Read More
And that’s it for all the latest 40k rumors and releases for wargaming in general. Don’t forget to keep your eyes glued to Spikey Bits for what else the gaming world is throwing at you this week.
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