Update: Tournament Victory!!!

Hello all, just a quick update here but I am happy to report that I took first place (with my teammate) in our local 40K team tournament this past weekend! I ran 1k points of Blood Angels and my teammate had Imperial Guard. We had two winning draws and then an absolute massacre in game 3 which pushed us to first place, a solid 8 points ahead of everyone else. We tabled our opponents in the third round on turn 4. :)

Memorable moment: Death Company & Chaplain obliterating a 10-man tactical squad on the charge.

I will have to tweak my list for future tourneys as I went assault squad heavy but they did not have too much success. Instead I'll swap some things around to get a bit more firepower into the list to support my teammate more when the scenario favors take and hold style play. I ended up getting another Furioso and a Drop Pod (finally) as part of the winnings. Look for pics of the drop pod soon!

News: Mantic Newsletter

Hey all, time for the latest Mantic Games Newsletter. Looks like the Undead are rising in full force:

If you are unable to see the images in this email, please click here.

It's official: The Skeletons have risen!

The launch of our second range is causing quite a storm, and we've got some great Undead content coming up, with new releases galore for both the Undead and the Elves.

The Undead launch sees an update for the website, including new concept art and photographs. Already new desktop backgrounds and a Book of the Dead background section have gone on to the website, with plenty more coming soon.

As well as this, we've put up a couple of new deals to celebrate the launch of the Skeletons, giving you the opportunity to get the entire Undead range before anyone else, and with a few freebies too!

"Antonia the Dark's Vengeance Guard" is built around the sets released in February and contains one of the new metal heroes that will appear in the new “Death Kings Cabal” boxset, absolutely free. Also in the set are two Omens of Death Detachments and two Ghoul troop boxes. For more details, click here.

With 2 Warhosts and the 'Death Kings Cabal' hero boxset, "Helikaeth's Undead Legion" allows you to bulk out the core of your army, whilst also giving you the figures to lead it. Containing all of the plastic sets in the Undead range, it can be viewed by clicking here.

Finally, the "Mhorgoth's Undead Army" is up for advance order on our website now and contains the entire Undead range. A truly massive set containing 2 warhosts and 10 Revenant Knights, we're also putting in 5 Reapers and all 4 of the heroes from the Death Kings Cabal, absolutely free - that's over 110 figures and the entire Undead release in one set! Click here for more info. There's also an option to grab one with a Messenger Bag too, so make sure you click here for more details.

Check back to mantic blog regularly to see lots of photographs for all upcoming Undead miniatures., We will be posting up lots of concepts and work-in-progress shots, and will be updating regularly on the website and blog as we get the greens back from the sculptors and finished photos from the photographers!

Mantic Points

Keep collecting those Mantic points – our first reward program will be going live in February!

You will be able to send in your points to claim some amazing prizes, including unique specially sculpted models – see the site for more info as we get it!

News: GW Newsletter

Hey all, time for the latest GW Newsletter. Games Day 2010 is coming up!

The Games Workshop North American Newsletter January 2010

In this issue: North American News and Events

North American News and Events Below is a selection of events and activities across North America. Go to the Community & Events section of our website to find more events in your area.
	Games Day 2010 Tickets Now on Sale! The North American Games Day will take place on August 21st 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland and tickets are available online for $25US/$28CA. Each year's show features a multitude of participation games that you can dive into and take part in; from quick-play skirmishes to full-on grand battles.
	February Hobby Center EventsAt all North American Hobby Centers, February events include a Beastmen painting competition, conversion contests, a Planetstrike game, and the Hobby Center Warhammer Tournament on February 27th! Also check out the upcoming Birthday Celebrations in February with a variety of limited edition items available only at these Birthday events such as water bottles, key chains, pens, and posters. Find out all the details online!
	February Hobby Center Grand OpeningsReceive 10% off a purchase of $50 or more! Make sure you get your 10% off coupon from the February issue of White Dwarf and celebrate the opening of your Hobby Center at the Grand Opening event! This coupon is exclusive to the Grand Opening Hobby Centers in February ONLY so make sure to get down to those stores that weekend! Check the website to see which stores are celebrating this month.
	2010-2011 Tournament CircuitThe Tournament Circuit has kicked off and the competition is intense to earn an early spot for the Vegas finals. Here are the events for next few months: Gottacon in Victoria, British Columbia (Feb 5-7), Broadside Bash in LA, CA (Feb 12-14), Ghengis Con in Denver, CO (Feb 14), A Gathering in the Desert in Phoenix, AZ (Feb 19-21), St. Valentines Day Massacre in Media, PA (Feb 27-28),The Lonewolf in Dallas, TX (Mar 12-14), Conquest Armageddon in Las Vegas , NV (Mar 19-21), The Warmasters Fantasy Challenge in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (Mar 20-21), and Adepticon in Chicago, IL (Mar 26-28).
	Independent Retailers There are currently over more than 1,000 Independent Retailers across the country that carry Games Workshop products and that number is increasing every month. Find out what events are going on and which new stores are now carrying Games Workshop product. You can always use the Store Finder online to locate a store near you.
	The Academy ProgramWant to learn more about assembling your models, painting, or building an army? Join the Games Workshop Academy Program! Learn Figure Assembly, Priming, and Safety, Painting and Basing, Gaming and Basic Tactics, and How to Build an Army. This also makes the perfect gift for your friend who is new to the hobby or any of your loved ones such as your niece, nephew, father, or wife!
	Games Workshop North American Sales CareersWe are currently looking for enthusiastic people to fill the roles of Sales Management, Hobby Specialists and Store Managers. Check our CAREER SITE for details of our current open positions in North America.

News: Mantic Newsletter - Elf Cavalry!

Hi all, here is the latest Mantic newsletter, which sees the Elf cavalry being released!

Here come the cavalry!

Mantic is on a drive to get as many photographs of painted figures onto our website as possible and this week we've posted pictures of painted Stormwind Cavalry models from Conflict in Colour on our blog. More pictures of Mantic Miniatures will be making their way onto our website soon, so make sure you check back to the website and blog regularly. You wouldn't want to miss anything!

Undead launch!

Finely detailed, versatile and fun kits, the Skeletons have been released! The pictures below, provided by Forest Ramsey, show off some of the different poses and options available from the Skeleton command and troop sprues, and we're impressed with the dynamism that he's brought to his regiment. Certainly the magical energy flowing through these guys is running rampant!

Pre-order offers ending!

With the Undead launch this week, the Skeleton pre-order offers are now finishing - this means you only have until Sunday evening to get hold of your Skeleton Regiment Deal! Click here to find out more!

Website Update

Our website will be down Friday evening to make way for a new update to our systems. This update is unavoidable but necessary, and will make Mantic's website even faster and more secure than it already is!

Gold and Glory Issue 3!

Hey all, well it's been a long time coming but here is Issue 3 of Gold and Glory, the Dogs of War ezine. Click the picture for the download. Enjoy!

News: Foregeworld Newsletter #230

Hi all, check out what arrived in the inbox today - the latest FW newsletter and WOW do the Guard get a badass new vehicle! (and no, it's not Leman Russ variant #259082)

Hi There, First up a Happy New Year from Forge World! And an exiting year it's shaping up to be, with some fantastic new models, books and other surprises in store from us for the coming months. We have a brand new Imperial Guard vehicle released for our Elysian range this newsletter as well as some good news about shipping rates, some more updates. Thanks Alan Bligh New Shipping Offer Thanks to the continued efforts of our shipping and dispatch department, we can now offer a change to our shipping rates, which should save you money on larger purchases from us. Starting immediately, all orders with a total product value of £150 and over will automatically qualify for free standard rate shipping anywhere in the world. As previously, all orders with a total product value of £250 or more will automatically qualify for free Express rate shipping anywhere in the world. Orders with a product value of less that £150 will be charged our standard rates. Tauros Venator Rapid Strike Vehicle New for the Elysians is the Tauros Venator, a six-wheeled rapid strike and scout vehicle. Light, fast and heavily armed, these all terrain attack vehicles are used for rapid reconnaissance and savage lightning raids in support of the drop troop landings. Designed by Will Hayes, with Elysian crewmen by Simon Egan, this full resin model comes with the choice to mount either a twin-linked multi-laser or twin-linked lascannon as well as optional hunter-killer missiles. This is a great model and something genuinely new for the Imperial Guard and Elysian range, as you can see Here. The Tauros Venator is available now to pre-order Here for dispatch the week commencing the 25th of January. Rules for the Tauros, as well as other new Imperial Guard vehicles for the Elysians (including a new Valkyrie variant) can be found in our forthcoming book Imperial Armour Volume 8, and we'll have some experimental rules for you to download soon. New Catalogue We are in the final stages of preparation for our brand new 2010 Catalogue, (which means that orders shipping out at the moment will not include a free catalogue as we've run out of the old one). If you would like one of our 2010 catalogues, all you need to do is send us your name and full contact details and we will send you out one for free as soon as we get them into stock over the next few weeks. You can either email us your details at forgeworldcatreq@games-workshop.co.uk or give us a ring on 0115 916 8177. Events Our packed schedule of events for 2010 begins this weekend at the Frenzy event in Amsterdam Saturday 23rd of January. Forge World will be in attendance with a sales stand and previews of some of our forthcoming models. You can find more details of this event here.

News: GW Newsletter - War of the Rings Reinforcements

Hey all, another GW newsletter dropped, this time it's all about War of the Rings:

The Games Workshop Newsletter 18.12.2010

In this issue: Advance Order: Plastic Winged Nazgûl, Rohan and Isengard Reinforcements

Advance Order: Winged Nazgûl The Ringwraiths, or Nazgûl, were once Kings of Men. Their rings granted endless life but gradually enslaved the Kings to Sauron’s will. All that remains of them now is their twisted spirits. The Nine are the most deadly of all Sauron’s captains. Winged Nazgûl This all new plastic box set can build either a Ringwraith mounted on a Fell Beast, or the Witch-king himself mounted on his armoured Fell Beast and includes a sculpted scenic base. Add the Winged Nazgûl to your Mordor Legions and watch the Free peoples cower in fear. Back to Top

Advance Order: Rohan Reinforcements Rohan is a kingdom born of battle. It was originally a great part of Gondor’s western domains, but was gifted to the Rohirrim in recognition of aid given during a time of great peril. These are dark times for the Rohirrim, but they shall not pass quietly into shadow. Éomer, Marshal of the Riddermark This new version of Éomer makes an ideal leader for an Éored of Riders of Rohan, Rohan Royal Knights, Rohan Outriders or Sons of Eorl formation. Have this Epic Warrior of Edoras lead your Rohirrim to battle. GrimboldGrimbold’s Helmingas are a Legendary Formation of Warriors of Rohan who benefit from +1 courage. Add Grimbold to one of your Rohan formations today. Grimbold’s Helmingas Command This set includes a Rohan Banner Bearer. Add the Hornblower to any of your Rohan formations to add +1 to it’s move value. Back to Top

Advance Order: Isengard Reinforcements Isengard lies upon Rohan’s eastern border. This is the stronghold of Saruman, wizard and loremaster, he who once led the Free Peoples in their opposition of Sauron. Now Isengard is empty, it’s denizens loosed upon naighbouring lands. Saruman’s day of destiny is fast approaching.
	Saruman (Orthanc) Our first ever sculpt of Saruman the White mounted on horse. Add this mobile, magic wielding Epic Hero to your formation of Warg Riders or Morgul Knights.		Thrydan WolfsbaneNo Isengard force should be without Thrydan Wolfsbane, a Dunlending Epic Hero who will stand fast no matter how desperate the situation.

Dogs of War: Scratchbuilt Maneaters Complete Unit

Hey all, here they are, the complete unit of scratchbuilt Maneaters, reading to tear apart just about anything they face on the battlefield. Next step will be to paint these guys up. Stay tuned. Comments welcome!