After starting back up their new releases cycle, shameful allocations return from Games Workshop as retailers scramble to stock their shelves.
In the latest episode of how not to do business, Games Workshop has decided to bless local game store accounts (who again are supposed to be their trade partners- not punching bags) with a measly sprinkle of new releases that honestly may not even be worth the shipping charge at this point.
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…
Necromunda: Hive War Starter $150.00
If you’ve ever been tempted to take the plunge into the underhive, this is the way to do it, as it’s perfect for new players. Choose your gang – either the hard-bitten Escher, or the enigmatic Delaque – and fight thrilling, fast-paced tactical games set in the criminal underbelly of one of Necromunda’s towering hive cities, Hive Primus.
Hive War also includes an array of modular terrain, representing the cramped streets of the underhive, as well as a double-sided gaming mat, dice, tokens, cards, and all the templates you need.
Not to mention 2 full gangs for you and a buddy to play full games of Necromunda. The full rulebook is also handy if you or your buddy want to continue exploring gang warfare in the Underhive.
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Escher Weapons & Upgrades Sets $25.00
This set provides over 60 options to swap out heads, weapons, hair, and arms to help make your gang exactly how you want them.
Goliath Weapons & Upgrades Sets $25.00
This set provides over 60 options to swap out heads, weapons, hair, and arms to help make your gang exactly how you want them.
Hedkrakka’s Madmob $40.00
These fighters lean heavily on their aggressive nature, earning Primacy for krumpin’ their foes good an’ proper. Then again, they are Bonesplitterz, so what else would you expect? With names such as Toofdagga, Dakko Sharp-Stikka, Wallop da Skull, and Hedkrakka, the Gob of Gork, they’re certainly an entertaining Warband to use, though don’t underestimate their capacity for brutal violence when it comes to getting stuck in.
Expect these guys to lean much less on the tactical side of Underworlds and much more on just wiping out the enemy squad.
Warhammer Underworlds: Silent Menace Universal Deck $18.00
This expansion for Warhammer Underworlds is suited to every warband, offering new card options and a greater variety of deckbuilding combos. It contains 32 cards – 12 Objectives, 10 Gambits, and 10 Upgrades – all themed around the treasures and tactics of Beastgrave’s Silent People. Crucially, this set doesn’t include any spells, meaning that your warbands will be able to utilise the full spectrum of Silent Menace cards even if they don’t include a wizard.
If you pair this with the new Mad Mob, you have a serious threat for your games of Beastgrave going forward.
Warriors and Warlords (PB) $16.00
Available in paperback, this collection of short stories from the 41st Millennium features tales penned by several of Black Library’s most popular authors, including Rachel Harrison, Graham McNeill, and Chris Wraight. If you like your reading fast and furious, Warriors and Warlords is just what you need in your life.
Sisters of Battle: The Book of Martyrs $27.00
There’s more Adepta Sororitas fiction where that came from – The Book of Martyrs includes three more action-packed sagas of the Sisters of Battle, penned by Danie Ware, Alec Worley, and Phil Kelly. If you’re seeking inspiration, you’ve just found it. This anthology is available in hardback and ebook formats.
Fire Made Flesh (PB) $16.00
Denny Flowers sends us delving into the underhive as he brings us Fire Made Flesh. Danger is afoot as Tempes Sol of the Guild of Light seeks the dark secrets that lurk in the Fallen Dome of Periculus. You can devour this tale from Necromunda via paperback or ebook.
Sons of Sanguinius: A Blood Angels Omnibus $21.00
Comprising more than 20 short stories and novellas written by Black Library luminaries such as Dan Abnett, James Swallow, and Gav Thorpe, Sons of Sanguinius is the ultimate omnibus for fans of the Blood Angels and their successor Chapters. You can read these blood-soaked tales in paperback or ebook formats.
Shameful Games Workshop Allocations Return After 3 Weeks
This week’s new releases are limited to 1 copy per store, with books capped at 3 copies.
If you want any of the items above, and plan on getting them from your store, get there on day one. We doubt any of the stores will have trouble selling out of their allocated boxes, especially the new starter set.
Unfortunately, it looks like the slowdown hasn’t done much to help them get stock numbers back up. 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 from Games Workshop yet again?
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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.
