Two pages from the Warhammer rulebook; Warhammer miniatures
Before we go any further, I thought I'd give you a quick update on the Warhammer Collectors' Edition. It has now sold out in Australia and New Zealand; there are very, very few copies left in the US and Canada; and here in the UK and in Europe, over two-thirds have gone. I guess what I'm saying is: if you haven't ordered a Collectors' Edition yet, then order it today. On the subject of while stocks last, the Warhammer Skull Dice and Engineer's Ranging set are also now out of stock in Australia and New Zealand, and are selling fast in the rest of the world. I'll understand if you want to stop reading here and go order them - just make sure you pop back and check out the pages from the Warhammer rulebook I've posted below.
The Warhammer rulebook has well over a hundred pages of background and information on the Warhammer world and the races that inhabit it. When I first read through it I was surprised by just how comprehensive the background section was. Each race is introduced by a full-page, piece of colour artwork and several have fantastic double-page pieces. There are also maps, diagrams and illustrations galore. The book is as much a book about Warhammer as it is one about how to play Warhammer.
As you'll have guessed from the way we're running out of Collectors' Editions, Skull Dice and so on, Warhammer fever has gripped the world. Unsurprisingly we've also been sent dozens of emails and hundreds of pictures of great Warhammer miniatures. Here's a look at a few we received this morning from the Northern reaches of Europe.
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Ossi Korhonen from Games Workshop Helsinki sent me this picture of his converted High Elf Lothern Seaguard. Ossi wanted his Seaguard to carry bows instead of spears, as he uses them in a defensive role, so used arms from the Wood Elf Glade Guard set. He's also added capes from the same set to help give his Seaguard a more elite look. Lastly, Ossi attached the spears and shields to the model's backs, so that they are actually carrying all of the weapons listed in their unit entry.
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The Phoenix Guard in the image are another of Ossi's units. 'The Phoenix Guard are one of my favourite units in the High Elf army and I've already got two units of 30,' says Ossi. To help distinguish his units on the battlefield, Ossi has given this one a banner taken from the High Elf Prince set.
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Max from Games Workshop Stockholm modelled these Goblin Wolf Riders. He used Skaven Clanrat bodies, which are slightly larger than Goblin bodies, to make the Wolf Riders look more menacing. All of the heads are from the Ork Gretchin set, 'they have wicked looking facial expressions,' says Max.
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This close-up of one of the Wolf Riders makes it easier to see the finished result. Max wanted me to point out that, 'it takes a steady hand with the Razor Saw to remove the Skaven legs and head but after that it's pretty easy and looks very cool.' I agree.
If you've modelled or painted a Warhammer miniature (or miniatures) that you're particularly proud of then send us some pictures, and I'll feature the best of them for everyone to enjoy.