White Dwarf Issue #108: Da Face-Rippa Returns!

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Contents: New Releases

Warboss Grukk from the Sanctus Reach campaign has returned; now purchasable with a unit of Nobz, and along with him is a limited edition Ethereal boxed the new Tau Commander kit. By attaching these unique characters to other units it makes it easy for GW hike the price while sorta giving what players want. We also get more re-releases in the form of Waaagh Ghazghull and Farsight supplements. The Ork one is a real treat as GW updates it a new detachment and new formations. Farsight adds in the Kauyon and Mont’ka formations to the book. As for something new Orks get a start collecting set. GW also releases Supremacy Tactical Objectives, which have bigger rewards for harder mission goals assuring them to be completely inbalanced. Black Library gives us a new book Pharos for the Horus Heresy and an audio drama the Grey Talon. In the land of Forge World Skaarac the Bloodborn is kinda the first Sigmar only release, a very confusing looking model for the non-existent Age of Sigmar player.

Contents: Heroes of the Badab War

This preview from Warhammer Visions is a gloriously painted Red Scorpions army from Ben Ballard. This army use of grey with yellow is mind boggling. I have never seen a color like grey seem so vibrant, along with the muted yellow combined is pure genius. What is funny Ben wanted to go for a gritter battle worn look and in that sense he fails completely, but the intention doesn’t make this army any less of a masterclass.

Contents: Parade Ground

White Dwarf once again showcases some of the current projects various employees are working on. It is actually kinda neat to see painters get better as the years go on, especially Dan Harden with his latest Skitarii models.

Contents: Paint Splatter

This week in Paint Splatter we get some classic Ork schemes along with how to paint Krom Dragongaze. This is really basic stuff we have seen before.

Contents: The Rules

We get the rules for the Grukk Face-Rippa which is a reprint from the Sanctus Reach box set.

Contents: The Week In

The week in weak information we get a brief battle description of how a Tactical Supremacy cards work convincing no one these type of games are going to be any fun.

Next Issue Hint: Black and Silver…

Final Verdict

Issue #108 is sadly becoming a more common White Dwarf, the filler issue. The “new releases” are mostly retreads with some add pzazz, at the updated supplements are now cheaper!