I’m looking forward to May not because the UK will elect a new government. I’ll be shocked if it’s a Tory/liberal Democrat alliance, never mind what the polls say. Not also because it the month where we all wonder what happened to the Horus Heresy plastics. No it’s the month in which Warhammer World will finally reopen it’s miniature and display areas. It’s been over 4 months since people where able to get a look at all those beautiful miniatures found in the pages of white Dwarf and other Games Workshop publications. Not only will those little idols be back on display but they will be joined by even more display board than there have every been at Warhammer World. Now I’m sure we will see some of the same board that where there before the building works, e.g. the Istanval iii forge world display and the Space Wolves vs Tyranid at the Fang Board. We might also find out the feite of the Warhound Down display, the drop pod board and Fort Pain( you see why it did their Gary) 😉 Given the recruitment adverts which where running for model and scenery makes while the work was going on I expect there will be plenty of new things to look at. If you can’t wait here are a few of the old displays.
At long last we finally have some pictures of the rumoured Adptus Mechanicus from Games Workshop on darogscompany. The description of a sentential on four legs is spot on. I must say the little Adeptus Mechanicus guy is more impressive though. Go have a look here.
March 4, or rather March forth saw sisters of Battle fans buying models in droves. As a protest of what sisters of Battle fans feel has been years of neglect, hundred’s (unconfirmed) of Sisters of Battle players decided to take matters into their own hands and show GW just how many people want to see new sisters released. This all stared out as a simple idea by Antony aka BlackTalos a member of DakkaDakka…
“The idea here is to get most players who collect Adepta Sororitas armies to purchase a single model in order to show our support for GW, and entice them to update their Battle Sisters range.
The plan is very simple, and will simply work on the spread in Social media and gaming groups. ” 22/1/15
Collectors where given a simple and cheap suggestion as to what they should purchase
“On the 4th of March 2015, i would kindly ask that you purchase THIS MODEL. You may select an alternative, such as THIS or THIS. The most important thing is to try and do this as close as you can to a selected time: 8am PST 10am CST 11am EST for the US 4pm GMT in the UK 5pm CET for most of Europe Or the equivalent time in your time zone.”
In parallel to the idea the members of the Sisters of Battle facebook community where discussing a model buying drive and a national sisters of battle day to raise their profile on GW’s raider.
“From Kieran Frankenstein
“I think someone should make petition to save SOB or make a date where everyone you could get, goes out and buys a sisters model or unit every month or 2 or 3 so that we can save the sisters of battle. ” 1/2/15
From Jon on the Sister of Battle facebook page “Should we have a Sororitas day, where everyone orders a model from GW?” 1/2/15
A poll was ran to find out when Sisters of Battle Day should be. Once Mathew Leahy joined the two initiatives, the date was set. March 4th 2014 will forever be know as Sisters of Battle day.
Mathew Leahy 1/2/15
“There’s a thread on Dakka that outlines the plan. I’m planning on doing it.
I also proposed that players send select members of the GW design team a letter that has been sealed with an old fashioned wax seal, timed to arrive around the same date.
There was one site which refused to take part. Response from Warseer “ideas from the sisters of Battle Facebook page can stay on Fackbook” thread closed.
But back to the result of this positive drive from a internet wargaming community known wide an wide for it’s ability to complain.
The result was, for a small window of time, GW sold out of Sisters of Battle models far and wide.
The UK, which acts as a warehouse for most of Europe sold out of 10 products. Four days later it is still trying to recover and it recasting 5 lines one of which, Sisters of Battle Superior with Bolter may never return.
“Hello
We are contacting you today regarding your order with Games Workshop. We apologise for any inconvenience, but our dispatch department has informed us that unfortunately the SUPERIOR WITH BOLTER are currently out of stock and we do not have an exact date of when this will return.
Would you like us to hold the order or remove the item and you will not be charged?
If you could reply back stating which action you would like us to take we will organise this for you as soon as possible.
Kind regards
Sophie
Games Workshop Customer Service”
So all in all I would say the Sisters really did have their Day.
One thing is left to be decided. Will this move by the Sisters of Battle community make the smallest bit of difference to GW release schedule for the Sisters of Battle. Unless GW comment, which they appear to have a policy against, we will never know.
If the Sisters of Battle don’t have many more years left at least the players tried to do something about it. If the Sisters do get new plastic models later this year the collectors can be happy they got hold of those last few models. With an estimated 2000 sisters collectors world wide, Metal Sisters of Battle truly will be a rare thing in years to come.
If you missed this it’s not to late to take part. GW reports monthly sales figures, so any orders placed on March will still point to Sisters of Battle day.
You can register you involvement in this poll
Have you ordered a Sister of Battle on March 4th 2015
No - I don't want to support this idea. (7%, 4 Votes)
No - I have just signed the petition (3%, 2 Votes)
Yes - I have faith. I ordered1 sister (55%, 32 Votes)
Yes - I have faith. I ordered more than 1 sister (34%, 20 Votes)
We recently became aware, of Deep-Cut Studios gaming mats. These mats frankly look awesome. Deepcut offer a range of gaming terrain mats ranging from desert, city, space (for X-Wing and gothic) games and finally their lava mat, pictured above. I do find it hard to imagine games workshop terrain placed upon the lava mat, but it looks so Cool, I’ve got to see some Grey Knights vs Demon games played out on these.
Not only do these mats look the business, but they are also very affordable. More so than even the F.A.T. Mats. Available in both cloth and even lower cost PVC.
From Deap-cuts Website
“PVC mat:
– Made from high durability PVC
– Non textured gaming surface with high quality printed picture
– Resistant to scratch and tear as well as dirt stains
– Compatible with water based pens
– Shipping tubes can be used as easy storage
– The choice for a sturdy and cost friendly battlefield
Cloth mat:
– Made from lightweight synthetic cloth
– The paint are soaked into the material and will never scratch or fade off
– Can be machine washed or ironed with steam
– The choice for an ultra-portable battlefield”
The Deap cut city mats have a more grey concrete look than the FAT mats and are obviously less Grim Dark than Games Workshop’s. However when you consider they are over £150 less than a GW plastic board and almost half the price of a FAT mat, the compromise becomes very tempting.
The day has come when we find out if the Sisters of Battle community really want new models? For years players have complained their models are from 1997, but Games Workshop don’t believe they do. At least not as much as every other army they have released over the last 17 years. Well Tony has decided he should prove the models would sell.
From Tony on DakkaDakka
On the 4th of March 2015, i would kindly ask that you purchase THIS MODEL.
You may select an alternative, such as THIS or THIS.
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