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Warhammer 40K Goes Mainstream: The Rise of a Grimdark Giant
Once confined to game shops and hobby basements, Warhammer 40,000 has transformed into a pop
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Who is this for?
New players ready to discover the Warhammer 40,000 universe and start their first tabletop battles
This introductory magazine is your gateway to the action-packed world of Warhammer 40,000. It gives you everything you need to take your first steps into the grim darkness of the far future—where mighty Space Marines clash with monstrous alien Tyranids and countless other factions battle for survival and supremacy.
Inside, you’ll explore the lore of this war-torn galaxy, learn how to collect and build your own army of Citadel miniatures, and discover how to paint and play thrilling games on the tabletop. To help you get started right away, this magazine includes two detailed push-fit miniatures: a heroic Space Marines Infernus Marine and a vicious Tyranids Termagant. No glue or clippers needed—just snap them together and bring them to life with your choice of Citadel paints.
Whether you dream of commanding a vast legion of superhuman warriors or unleashing swarms of alien horrors, your Warhammer 40,000 adventure begins here.
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The launch of 10th Edition Warhammer 40K marked a significant turning point for Games Workshop’s
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Warhammer 40,000 is a fast-paced and explosive tabletop wargame. Will you choose to play as the mighty Space Marines, the all-consuming alien Tyranids, or one of the many other unique factions of warriors, aliens, machines, and monsters? Amidst the raging fires of a galaxy at war, collect, build, and paint your evergrowing army, then play nail-biting games against other Warhammer 40,000 fans to see who emerges victorious! This magazine will give you all the information you need to plunge into the vast Warhammer 40,000 galaxy. Your adventure starts here!
Inside, you’ll find information on the bleak, war-torn setting of Warhammer 40,000 – it’s known as the grim darkness of the far future for good reason! You’ll then be able to read about every aspect of the Warhammer 40,000 hobby, from collecting armies of stunning Citadel miniatures, painting them in the colours of your choice, and leading them into battle in a thrilling tabletop wargame.
This magazine also includes the following multipart plastic miniatures:
– 1x Space Marines Infernus Marine (supplied with a 32mm round scenic base)
– 1x Tyranids Termagant (supplied with a 28mm round scenic base)
These push-fit miniatures are designed to be pushed off their frames without using clippers, can be assembled without glue, and are supplied unpainted – we recommend using Citadel Colour paints.