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Hello everyone,

In this newsletter Forge World`s 2007 is off to a flying start with some great new aircraft for Aeronautica Imperialis (sorry the pun was mandatory), more deadly tanks for the Death Korps, and the arrival of the long-awaited Death Korps of Krieg Command Squad.

All of the new models in this newsletter are available to pre-order now on our Online Store for release commencing the 29th of January.

Alan Bligh
Forge World.

Leading the Onslaught

Our first new release this newsletter is the Death Korps of Krieg Command Squad. This fantastic new squad is intended as a platoon level command unit and features a junior officer with powersword and laspistol, a vox-operator, two Command Squad special weapons troopers (one with a plasma gun, one with a melta), and a standard bearer. Frankly I don`t need wax lyrical on these models, the quality and detail of them is everything you`ve come to expect from our Death Korps range, and should be readily apparent from these pictures.

This command squad is far from the last thing we have planned for the Death Korps, the near future will see both a HQ Command Squad and the Death Riders, with more to follow in what is perhaps already the most varied and extensive Imperial Guard range now available. One other thing to mention; you`ll note the inclusion of a piece of brass rod on the standard bearer in our new Command Squad (here), this is included when you purchase the models. In fact these rods will turn up in many of our future products (as banner polls, lance shafts etc) as we think they add greatly to the overall quality and ease of modelling.

Armoured Wrath

Also now available for pre-order are a further two models in our new Death Korps of Krieg Tank range, the Death Korps of Krieg Mars Alpha Pattern Leman Russ Exterminator and Executioner. These new variants are heavily modified to conquer the most environmentally hazardous warzones and navigate the most blasted of landscapes, with trench rails and filtration systems. These kits also come with Krieg tank commanders and pintle heavy stubbers.

On the battlefield both of these tanks make excellent hunter-killers in Warhammer 40K, both able to fire full volleys on the move. Depending on their configuration you can also fit them to excel at scything down enemy infantry or to swiftly deal with the threat of light vehicle squadrons. In particular the Executioner`s Plasma Destroyer cannon will make a mockery of `high-save` enemies such as power-armoured troops, while the Exterminator`s potential for sheer volume of fire is not to be underestimated.

Death From Above

Aeronautica Imperialis, our new game of savage air war the 41st millennium was released on the 2nd of January and is already proving to be a success. Hot on its heels are two brand new aircraft models with which to battle for the skies, the Space Marine Thunderhawk Gunship and the Eldar Phoenix.

These new models have a level of detail and faithfulness to their 40K counterparts that`s simply amazing. The real jewel in our crown here for me is the Thunderhawk Gunship model. I first saw one a while ago during development, and getting hold of one now I`m still struck just by how cool it looks and the incredible accuracy Darren has achieved, -every single line and detail is on there. It`s also pretty damn big in relation to the other flyers (as indeed it should be), in fact its 4 inches (10cm) long with a 3½ inch (8.8cm) wingspan, and sits 1½ inches (3.8cm) tall from landing gear to tail plane. It`s such a lovely model in fact that even if you never play a game of Aeronautica (and why not?) you`re probably going to want one anyway, either as a collector or as a Space Marine player, just to own and paint in your favourite chapter’s colours.

The iconic Thunderhawk is a real brute in Aeronautica; relatively slow but durable and heavily armed, it’s able to engage enemies at all ranges as well as pound ground targets to rubble and land troops in assault scenarios. The Phoenix on the other hand is a consummate all-rounder, excelling equally as an interceptor and strike craft, with the signature Eldar strengths of high-speed and supreme manoeuvrability matched to a powerful weapons array.

Look for more Aeronautica Imperialis releases in future newsletters. You can find out more about our exciting new air combat game here.

A Date For the Diary

On the 1st of April 2007, we`ll be having our first ever Forge World Open Day event at Warhammer World in Nottingham, -so mark that one on your calendars! More details on this will be forthcoming in future newsletters.

Forge World
Games Workshop
Willow Road, Lenton
Nottingham, NG7 2WS

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