News: New Skaven Now Available

Hello all, Slick here. GW's latest newsletter is out, and all the new Skaven models are now available! The rats  have some pretty cool reinforcements to cover those models not available with the initial release! Despite this, Fantasy has been rather neglected since the release of the new edition...There are still armies taht haven't had an update since 6th ed...

The Games Workshop Newsletter 14.01.2011 In this issue: Prepare for battle: new Skaven models arrive this weekend

New Skaven models are now available to buy The scheming hoards of ratmen have been bolstered with the addition of some monstrous and wicked new creations. From the evil Hell Pit Abomination to the wisened Ikit Claw, the new Skaven models are heading above ground this weekend in order to spread their menace across a gaming table near you. Also released is Uniforms and Heraldry of the Skaven, a 72-page hardback book detailing the colours and iconography of the Skaven - perfect painting inspiration for any hobbyist. Head over to games-workshop.com to see these exciting additions to the Warhammer range.

News: GW Newsletter - Skaven Advance Order

Hello all, Slick here. GW's latest newsletter features the new Skaven Advance Order! Fans of the Horned Rat rejoice! There are some pretty wicked minis here!

The Games Workshop Newsletter 29.12.2010

In this issue: Advance Order Skaven Now

New Skaven Miniatures Available To Advance Order Skaven are warped and mutated creatures, living beneath the cities of the Old World they plot vile and nefarious schemes, watching and waiting until the time is right to rise upwards in a verminous tide. Today, a host of new creatures have risen up from the Under-Empire. Available to advance order are 2 new plastic box sets, 4 new blister packs, Skaven Magic Cards as well as the must-have Uniforms & Heraldry of the Skaven book. Head over to games-workshop.com to see the range in full.

News: Incoming! Skaven

Hello all, Slick here. The latest news from GW brings us a 2nd wave of Skaven releases set for Janaury. It would appear that a set of plastic weapons teams will be among this wave along with a few metal blisters.

The Games Workshop Newsletter 17.10.2010

In this issue: Incoming! Skaven

Incoming! Skaven In January 2011, following the epic release of The Island of Blood, the Skaven will be receiving reinforcements, including new models - visit the website tomorrow for more information from the Studio. And with these new additions gathering on the horizon, there is no better time to start up or expand your very own Skaven army. Here are some essential items to prepare for war:

The Island of Blood This set contains all you need to start playing Warhammer - including two complete armies. If you want to get a serious number of ratmen on the gaming table, then this set is great value for money.

Warhammer Armies: Skaven This Warhammer Armies book contains all the rules you need to field a Skaven army, and provides excellent information on the background, bestiary, artwork and features an 'Eavy Metal showcase. Just to thing to help Skaven players plot their nefarious schemes...

Skaven Stormvermin Skaven possess great strength in large packs of their own kind, so you can add to your army with their fighting elite, the large and aggressive Stormvermim. This set contains 20 multi-part plastic figures armed with halberds.

Doomwheel For the more experienced player, why not try adding the Doomeheel to your army. A blend of all the science, sorcery and ingenuity of the Skaven, the Doomwheel whirs quickly across the battlefield, unleashing deadly warp lightning bolts and crushing all in its path.

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.

News: GW Newsletter - Isle of Blood

Hello all, Slick here. GW just sent out their latest newsletter and it's all about the upcoming starting set for 8th ed Warhammer Fantasy! It is called Isle of Blood and will feature High Elves and Skaven locked in an epic struggle! This will also feature the small format rulebook which will be a blessing, as no one really wants to lug around the 500+ page hardcover version. What do you guys think about the choice to have High Elves and Skaven in the starter set?

The Games Workshop Newsletter 20.06.2010

In this issue: New: Warhammer Boxed Game

Incoming! The Island of Blood The Warhammer world; it is a place riven by battle, where mighty armies clash for glory, honour or the entertainment of Dark Gods. Darkened skies, tortured by cataclysmic magics tear open and rain blood upon the ceaseless combatants and the landscape is wracked by the carnage around it. Trees writhe in mutated agony, lashing out with limb and branch and rivers flow thick with the corpses of the slain. All upon the land are consumed by the unending battle, an age of war in which victory and defeat hang in the balance. Cast against this macabre tableau fight mighty armies -warriors by their million raise banners of defiance or icons of dismay, taking up arms in the clash for survival. Beleaguered and surrounded, the forces of Order fight desperately to stem the tide of the armies of Destruction. Delighting in the carnage and ruination, the Dark Gods look on. The Island of Blood is but one battleground upon the face of the Warhammer world, a mystical and dangerous place that has been twisted and mutated by the warping power of Chaos. In ages past the Island of Blood was a battleground upon which armies have bled and died in the ageless battle for supremacy... and they will do so again. Soon. The Island of Blood is the new boxed game for Warhammer and is released this September. Packed full of stunning plastic Citadel miniatures and containing all the rules, dice and templates you'll need to play, it's the essential purchase for fans of the Warhammer hobby. Meanwhile, if you like the Battle for Skull Pass boxed game (and who wouldn't with all those Goblins and Dwarfs) then it only seems fair to point out that once the last few remaining copies are gone they're gone, and they're never coming back! Pick one up while stocks last. In August we'll feature more information about The Island of Blood on games-workshop.com and the full details will be released in September's White Dwarf. If you can't wait until September to get your hands on the new rules then don't forget that the new Warhammer Rulebook and complete range of accessories are available to advance order by clicking on the image below.

News: Games Workshop Newsletter 20.11.2009

Hi all, another GW newsletter just released, and it's loaded with new and upcoming releases! First off, there are the Screaming Bell/Plague Furnace and Battalion sets out for Skaven. It's a real shame that the Battalion does not include any of the new Stormvermin. The rest of the issue is dominated by Space Marine bits, namely Crimson Fist shoulder pads of various types. Comments welcome!

The Games Workshop Newsletter 20.11.2009

In this issue: Skaven Screaming Bell & Battalion; Crimson Fists Space Marines; Imperial Sector

Skaven This weekend the second batch of new Skaven releases will be on sale from your local Hobby Centre. Alternatively, you can order online now. Skaven Screaming Bell/Plague Furnace This all-new plastic set allows you to make either a Screaming Bell or a baleful Plague Furnace. Both of these infernal devices augment nearby Skaven units and inflict grievous harm on the enemy. No Skaven army should be without these diabolical contraptions. Skaven BattalionThe Skaven Battalion set provides a good selection of Core units and includes some of the fantastic new Clanrats. This great value set is an ideal way to start a Skaven army or to bolster an existing force. Back to Top

New: Crimson Fists Bitz Packs Released today are a range of Crimson Fists Bitz Packs designed to allow you to assemble any Space Marine as a Crimson Fist. You can even use them to denote your Space Marines as Imperial Fists or one of their successor Chapters. Crimson Fists Tactical Pack The Pack contains Crimson Fist branded shoulder pads, heads and backpacks for denoting your Space Marine Squads as Crimson Fists. Space Marine Tactical SquadTactical Marines form the core of any effective Space Marine force. Denote yours as Crimson Fists by adding the Shoulder Pad set. Crimson Fists Assault PackThe Crimson Fist Assault Pack contains shoulder pads, heads, backpacks and a power fist; ideal for mixing with any Space Marine kit. Space Marine Assault Squad The Crimson Fists Assault Pack was designed to turn a Space Marine Assault Squad into a Crimson Fists Assault Squad. Crimson Fists Command PackThis set contains a selection of ornate shoulder pads, a banner, head and power sword, ideal for denoting your Sergeants and Commanders as Crimson Fists. Space Marine Command Squad This set comes with a host of weapons and equipment that are ideal for personalising your other squads. Crimson Fists Tank PackThere are large and small Crimson Fists icons in this pack. Use them to mark your Space Marine vehicles as belonging to the Crimson Fists. Space Marine Land Raider The largest Space Marine tank, simply add the components from the Crimson Fists Tank Pack to make it Chapter specific. Crimson Fists Shoulder Pads This set of 10 Crimson Fists shoulder pads will allow you to turn any Space Marine miniature into a Crimson Fist. Space Marine Battleforce There a great mix of Space Marine units in this set, giving you plenty of options for using the Crimson Fists Bitz packs. Back to Top

Imperial Sector: Back in Stock After a short hiatus, the popular Imperial Sector set is now back in stock and available to order from today.
	Imperial SectorPowerful lasers, explosive bolt rounds, searing melta blasts: the weapons of the far future can reduce even well armoured warriors to ash. Take advantage of the great value Imperial Sector set and give your troops the advantage of a cover save!

News: Games Workshop Newsletter #69

Hey all, another newsletter, this one detailing the many cool new Skaven releases.

Issue 69 The Games Workshop Newsletter 06.11.2009
In this issue: Out now: Skaven | Also available: Skaven

Out now: Skaven

The Skaven reside in the darkest places of the Old World and have carved out a vast Under-empire deep below the earth, from where they plot and scheme the end of civilization. Field a seething mass of vile ratmen and swarm over the foe in a tide of tooth, claw and warpstone powered machinery – order the Skaven today.

Skaven Doomwheel Skaven Doomwheel The Doomwheel is a bizarre and powerful war machine. Support the advance of your Skaven army with this ingenious contraption that’s able to grind the foe under its giant wheel and unleash multiple bolts of Strength 10 warp lighting.

Skaven Stormvermin Skaven StormverminStormvermin are elite Skaven infantry and are for the first time available as a multi-part plastic set. Lead the charge of your Skaven army with the halberds and high Weapon Skill of these ratmen.

Skaven Clanrats Skaven ClanratsClanrats form the bulk of Skaven armies and defeat the foe through sheer weight of numbers and the fury of their attack. Assemble units of either Skaven Slaves or Clanrats with this all-new plastic set.

Warhammer Armies: Skaven Warhammer Armies: Skaven Read all about the Skaven and their nefarious plans for world domination in this 112-page army book.

Queek Headtaker Queek HeadtakerQueek is known throughout the Under-Empire for his vicious streak and violent temper. This combat character is an ideal choice to lead your Stormvermin.

Deathmaster Snikch Deathmaster SnikchDeathmaster Sniksh is the ultimate assassin. With this classic character in your army, your opponent’s Lords and Heroes will no neither rest nor respite.

Skweel Gnawtooth Skweel GnawtoothSkweel Gnawtooth is the most successful Packmaster in Hell Pit and any unit of Giant Rats or Rat Ogres he leads benefits from augmentative mutations.
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Also available: Skaven

As well as all of the great new Skaven products, there’s a whole range of existing Skaven product for you to include in your army.

Warp Lightning Cannon Warp Lightning Cannon Employ this Skaven wonder weapon and blast apart your opponent’s army with ensorcelled balls of warp energy. Vermin Lord Vermin Lord A Level 4 Wizard and with a stat line almost the equal of the Greater Daemons of Chaos, the Vermin Lord is an ideal choice to lead your Skaven army.

Lord Skrolk Lord Skrolk is one of Clan Pestilens’ baleful Plaguelords. A Level 3 Wizard, use his Rod of Corruption to cause instant death on your foes.

Rat Swarms Add an Unbreakable Rat Swarms to your Skaven army and unleash a numberless tide of vermin on the enemies of the Horned Rat.

News: GW Newsletter #64

Hey all, time for another GW Newsletter, this one contains some advance orders for the Skaven:

Issue 64 The Games Workshop Newsletter 16.10.2009

In this issue: Advance Order: Skaven Screaming Bell/Plague Furnace

Advance Order: Skaven Screaming Bell/Plague Furnace

Of all the diabolical wonder weapons of the Skaven, none are as notorious as the Screaming Bell and Plague Furnace. The Screaming Bell is an unholy altar from which a Grey Seers can preach his plans of total domination, while the Plague Furnace is a disease-ridden monument to the Great Horned Rat and an unholy pulpit for a Plague Priest.

This all-new multi-part plastic kit allows you to assemble either a Screaming Bell or a Plague Furnace, and is packed with additional components that you can use to further personalise your model.

Advance order yours here.

News: Skaven Preview

Hey all, look what is up on the GW site: Preorders for Skaven are now available. The new plastics looks amazing! From the new clanrats to the first ever plastic stormvermin - everything looks great. Especially amazing is the new Doomwheel - wow! The new metal characters are topnotch as well. It remains to be seen what the rules are like - hopefully things have been balanced (ratling gun etc) while keeping the flavor of the army. What do you guys think?