The Golden Demon 2017 Warhammer 40,000 Large Monster catagory was as impressive as ever, with both very well painted models along with some interesting conversion work.
Leman Russ – Primarch of the Space Wolves
Lord of Changer – Greater Demon of Tzeentch
Nurgle Demon Engine – Dreadknight conversion
Fulgrim – Primarch of the Emperor’s Children
Belisarius Cawl
Forgeworld Elder Avatar
Grey Knight Dreadnight
Logan – Primarch of the Word Bearers
Here are all of the 40k Single Miniature entries I was able to get pictures of. As I’ve already stated the standard was amazing this year. While I had improved my own Golden Demon entry I could completely understand why it didn’t make the finals, maybe next year. There is a lot on the model I wasn’t happy with. I was glad non of the Krom Dragongaze mini’s won (Never enter your 1st idea). Most of the models below didn’t even make the finals.
Golden Demon 2014 40k Single Miniature Entries
Limited Edition Games Day 2013 Blood Angel Captain Golden Demon 2014
Dark Angel Sargent 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Limed Edition Emperors Children Captain 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Eldar Farseer 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Ork Pain boy 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Necron Lord 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Dark Angle Chaplin El Kaye – Half God Studios – 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Space Marine Sergeant 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Ork War Lord 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Haemonculus 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014 Bronze
Empororer’s Children Champion 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Space Wolf Rune Priest Njal Storm Caller 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Space Wolf Rune Priest Njal Strom Caller 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Limited Edition Space Wolf Captain Krom Dragongaze 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Limited Edition Space Wolf Captain Krom Dragongaze 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Limited Edition Space Wolf Captain Krom Dragongaze 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Black Templars Captain Krom Dragongaze 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014
Dark Eldar Haemonculus Golden Demon 2014 Bronze Winner
Salamanders Sterngaurd Sergeant 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014 Silver
The image above is from http://volomir.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/golden-demon-2014-first-pics-and-winners.html.
Limited Edition Ultramarine Captain Golden Demon 2014 Gold Winner by Joseph Sommerfield
The image above is from http://www.puttyandpaint.com/projects/5848
Apart from it being a bit crowded getting to the cabinets the atmosphere was far nicer this year. In fact I think this was the most enjoyable and cheapest Golden Demon I can remember. There was no freebies for entering and only a certificate for making the finals this year. I guess that will keep out the rubbish next year. It was noticeable some of the better painters had not entered this year although other’s had come from across Europe. Last years winner managed 3rd and I didn’t see Painting Buddha either, although the evidence of his DVDs and you tube videos was everywhere. Some of the old crowd that had turned up, looked a little disappointed the community hadn’t turned out in force. I think there were around 300 tickets remaining. Living fairly locally, I’m not sure if the location was a big put off for many this year. The venue was far nicer, Here’s hoping for the the ICC next year (just wishful thinking, nothing more.)
This pictures is unfortunately just as clear as the rumours about 6th, 6.5th or 7th edition of 40k, which will be out on the 24th or 31st of May and will or won’t have army lists governed by percentages or force organisation charts or both. It will also have an Eldar vs Astro Milatarum Imperial Guard or Blood Angel vs Ork box set. It may also contain the rules but not the missions from escalation.
Regardless of the fog of war surrounding the next 40k rule book this Dark Eldar Army looks quite nice to those who understand it.
Warhammer world has been making a few changes to their gaming board set up. Three of their featured game boards have now been retired and turned into an extra row of two player tables. According to the Warhammer World store manager the larger boards were only being used for 2 player games and they were having to turn bookings away as a result. This change should mean more people are able to enjoy a game at Warhammer World. One of the biggest casually of this large broad cull is the Warhound Down table. While this should generally produce a more positive experience for gaming visitors, many people will be sad that this board won’t be available any longer.
I’ll be interested to see if the Warhound makes an appearance on another board in the future.
Ben
I hope you will forgive the title of this post (and the picture) Don’t get me wrong if there are Titan Knights coming in March 2014, it’s a big deal. Given “the rat” says they are on the way, I’m inclined to believe they are. I also think Games Workshop are mad not to have release these about 4 years ago. Given they can be used in Imperial and Chaos armies, and as allies and in Apocalypse. If they look as good as the Eldar Wraith Knight, they are going to sell like hot coffee. If they look anything like The Lord of Skulls they will sell like Dreadfleet.
But back to the title so what else is going to be released in March? Am I the only person who thinks one plastic Knight kit even if it is going to cost as much as the other super heavies is a bit thin for a release window? In the Apocalypse release window we had 2 super heavy kits, 4 Space Marine Captains and a table’s worth of fortifications. I can’t help but wonder what else they have in store for us this time. Could there be another uber hyper heavy on the way? If so what army is it for? The only armies that don’t have a really big plastic kit are, Space Marines (but they can use the Knight) Sisters of Battle or what ever their name is (ditto), Tau (rip tide is not far of this size), Tyranids (didn’t someone say a new big bug would be released?) and Dark Eldar (a Dark Knight could be cool). Of the above I would think the Tyranids stand the best chance, I’d love to see a small plastic Bio Titan or Norn Queen. However I think a separate Chaos knight kit which uses an alternative sprue to maximise for the Chaos components would maximise the return on GWs design investment and is therefore even more likely (darn it Chaos why do you sell so well).
If GW do put out some more terrain might we finally see battle fields not covered in Imperial eagles and skulls. I get a few visitors to Chaptermasters each month looking for Eldar terrain.
So is March the month of the Titan Knight or the month of Titan Knights? Given the tightening of GW leaks I guess it will be at least two more weeks before we find out.
Ben
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