News: GW Newsletter - Island of Blood is out Now!

Hello all, Slick here. The latest GW newsletter is out and it's all about the Island of Blood starter set which is AVAILABLE NOW! This is definitely the best Warhammer Fantasy starter ever! They have really surpassed themselves with the quality of the miniatures and everyone will appreciate having the small-format rulebook to use. If there is one thing to gripe about, it is the fact that the price of the starter sets has risen so drastically. The entry cost into the game is that much more expensive now, as you will of course want to get your army's armybook, paints, measure devices, etc.

"In this issue: The Island of Blood: out now!

The all-new Warhammer boxed game is out today. The wait is over: The Island of Blood, the all-new Warhammer boxed game, is available now. Packed with over 70 exclusive new miniatures, a full colour rulebook and all of the dice and templates you need to play, The Island of Blood is the ultimate Warhammer set.

Order The Island of Blood here. To coincide with the launch of The Island of Blood, we've created a sleuth of hobby articles and exciting new content for games-workshop.com. Below you'll find links to a small selection of these articles. You'll find the full list of articles by visiting the Astronomican and checking out the 'What's New Today' section at games-workshop.com.

The Island of Blood: 'Eavy Metal Gallery The 'Eavy Metal Team did such a great job of painting The Island of Blood miniatures that we felt a gallery was in order. Not only does this article contain high-resolution pictures of some of the key miniatures but it's also got some fancy flash animation that lets you rotate the models through 360 degrees!

Warhammer: Steadfast - A Guide to Warhammer Jervis Johnson is our most experienced games designer. In this three part article, he examines every facet of Warhammer and provides advice on getting the most out of your gaming. Whether you're new to Warhammer or a veteran player, you'll find Jervis' article an intriguing read.

Join the celebration. To celebrate the launch of The Island of Blood today, every single Games Workshop Hobby Centre is running a wealth of hobby activities and events. What are you waiting for - go and put some shoes on and get yourself down there!"

News: GW Newsletter - Something For Everyone

Hello all, Slick here. GW sent out another newsletter today (Sunday) which is all about the Island of Blood starter set for Warhammer Fantasy! The set is simply awesome - the quality of the High Elf Griffon is excellent (especially for a starter set)!

The Games Workshop Newsletter 22.08.2010

In this issue: Something for everyone

The Island of Blood Attention everybody: the new Warhammer boxed game is due for imminent release (on the 4th of September to be exact), it's called The Island of Blood, and is packed with 74 brand-new Citadel miniatures and everything else you need to play Warhammer. But you knew that already, right? What you might not know is just how much excitement it's generated across the hobby world (like the regular world but where painting and modelling are akin to bread and butter and the only currency is victory points). Since we announced The Island of Blood we've been sent hundreds of emails, and received word of thousands of armies being readied and of battles being fought. This in turn has prompted us to create a host of content looking at every aspect of the set. So, in case you've missed any of it, here's a round up of the best bits, and another look at the stunning The Island of Blood set itself.

Order your copy here. There are two armies in The Island of Blood - a Skaven force and a High Elf force. The Skaven are a horde army that rely on weight of numbers to win the day, while the High Elves are elite warriors that achieve victory through surgical application of force and skill at arms. So whichever style of play you favour there's something for you in the set. Many of the miniatures in The Island of Blood are exclusives - there's no other way to get your hands on them. The massive Rat Ogres and Elf Mage are fantastic new sculpts of existing units types, while the monstrous Prince on Griffon and Poisoned Wind Mortars have never been available before. If you don't collect Skaven or High Elves then this is the perfect way to start. Otherwise, there'll be plenty of other hobbyists eager to get their hands on more of these gorgeous minis, so you won't be short of people to swap them with.

A Blog of Two Gamers Our own 'What's new today' blogger, Andy, was so excited by The Island of Blood he's gone head-to-head with fellow gamer Adam Hall in the new 'Blog of Two Gamers' series. Follow the two as they turn the contents of the set into fully fledge armies.

The Island of Blood Miniatures We received so many questions about the miniatures within The Island of Blood set that we decide to do a feature on each and every one of them, starting with the High Elf Prince on Griffon and Skaven Warlord.

The Island of Blood Tactics The miniatures are pretty, the mini-rulebook handy, but we'd still all like to feel the sweet tingle of victory on the battlefield; step-up Andy Hall and Matt Hutson who have been collecting and gaming with Skaven and High Elves respectively. Check out this post where they offer up their finest tactical pointers.

The Island of Blood: ’Eavy Metal Gallery The 'Eavy Metal Team did such a great job of painting The Island of Blood miniatures that we felt a gallery was in order. Not only does this article contain high-resolution pictures of some of the key miniatures but it's also got some fancy flash animation that lets you rotate the models through 360 degrees!

The Island of Blood at your local Hobby Centre Without a doubt, the best way to appreciate how great The Island of Blood set is, is to see it first hand. Pop down to your local Hobby Centre where you'll see painted examples of all the miniatures. You can even pick them up and play a game with them.

The Island of Blood Online If you don't happen to have a Hobby Centre on your door step then head on over to the product page. There you'll find pictures and a full description of everything that's in The Island of Blood set. There are also pictures of the individual plastic frames so you can see exactly what components you get. One you've finished poring over the contents you can advance order your copy and then relax - the greatest Warhammer boxed game of all time will soon be in your hands.

News: GW Newsletter - Island of Blood Advance Order

Hello all, Slick here. The latest GW newsletter is out and the excellent Island of Blood starter set is now available for pre-order! The minis look incredible! Being able to have the small-format copy of the rules will also be invaluable!

The Games Workshop Newsletter 10.08.2010

In this issue: New: Warhammer Boxed Game

Advance Order The Island of Blood Today. The Island of Blood is the all-new Warhammer boxed game. With over 70 exclusive new miniatures, a full colour rulebook and all of the dice and templates you need to play, it's the ultimate Warhammer set. Begin your quest for the Island of Blood - advance order your copy today.