These are strange times, and for the second week in a row SEVERE allocations are on the way for GW new releases.
If you want to support your local store, you better get in line early! GW has been fairly stingy with the new releases as of late, either due to COVID complications or just a new business strategy. We just don’t know.
One thing is for sure, for the second week in a row, the allocation to each store is not very large at all.
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…
SEVERE ALLOCATIONS FOR GW NEW RELEASES
Broken Realms: Morathi
The Shadow Queen has long plotted to attain true godhood, and she’s finally seizing her chance. Anyone who stands in her way will suffer… as you’ll see in the epic story that weaves together the Daughters of Khaine, Idoneth Deepkin, Slaves to Darkness, Stormcast Eternals, and Cities of Sigmar in a tale that promises to alter the balance of power in the Mortal Realms.
Broken Realms: Morathi Boxed Sets
To kickstart your Broken Realms gaming, you’ll also be able to choose from four themed boxed sets that will help you recreate the armies from the narrative in Broken Realms: Morathi – in fact, each contains everything you need to field a warscroll battalion from the book.
We saw the contents of each earlier this week on Warhammer Community. If you like to see what is coming inside them, we wrote a breakdown post here.
Shadow & Pain Box Set
Another excellent way to get started is the Shadow & Pain battlebox, which is packed with models for the Daughters of Khaine and Hedonites of Slaanesh, including two brand-new miniatures.
There’s also a 40-page book with battleplans and Realm of Battle rules, plus warscroll cards for all the units and a pair of exclusive warscroll battalions.
The Melusai Ironscale is an elite warrior of the Daughters of Khaine who can ignore the effects of spells and inspire nearby Melusai to greater deeds by murdering enemies in Khaine’s name.
The Slaaneshi Lord of Pain is so inured to agony that they have a chance to disregard any wounds. They also allow nearby Hedonites to re-roll hits as they seek to cause as much pain as possible.
Jakkob Bugmansson XI
Now, the legacy of the legendary Josef Bugman continues in the form of this year’s Christmas model, Jakkob Bugmansson XI. This Brewmaster-General, and (some say) descendant of the originator of many fine ales, will be available to order throughout November and December before he vanishes into legend.
This year’s Christmas model took on the appearance of a Kharadron overlord brewmaster! Its looks perfect with not so much going on that it’ll fit right into your army if you chose to field it.
Space Marine Heroes Series 3: Death Guard
In the grim darkness of the far future, the servants of Nurgle are getting reinforcements in the form of Space Marine Heroes Series 3. This latest set of blind-purchase models features the sons of Mortarion, the pustulent Plague Marines. There are six models available, each distinctly armed, with a textured base, and – perhaps most importantly – its own different Nurgling. The models are push-fit and push off the frames for ease of construction. You’ll be able to order individual packs, each containing a random model, or a complete set that’s guaranteed to get you all six.*.
These are great to add some flavor to your Death Guard army if you don’t want anyone specifically then this is a great release too! You can find out more about these servants of Nurgle here in our SM heroes coverage from last summer.
Indomtius Playing Cards
Also available next week is a set of playing cards featuring incredible art from throughout Warhammer 40,000 history. The 54-card set features four suits – Imperium, Space Marines, Chaos and Xenos – plus a pair of Jokers, which naturally feature Harlequins on them.
Nothing too special about these, just a nice set of themed 40k cards.
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So How Many New Releases Are Stores Getting?
All other items include quite a large list! Last week we saw 8 of each codex will be going to stores. This week not so much, as there are pretty severe allocations being handed out from GW.
If you want any of the items above, and plan on getting them from your store, get there on day one. Two of anything usually doesn’t last long, much less one.
Looks like we’ll just have to wait and see what happens with the online side of things. Because of this, stores here in the states aren’t getting very much of anything!
What do you think about the small allocations to stores for GW new releases? Will you be picking any of these releases up?
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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.
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