CommunityWD 313 · pp. 10–13
Andy Hoare previews the expanded Tau armoury, including plastic Sky Rays, Piranhas, XV25 suits and Commander Shadowsun. Other reports introduce Middle-earth component ordering, a Wood Elf stag rider, two Forge World Hellhound variants and the coming Mark of Chaos computer game. A school animation project demonstrates another use for miniatures, while Horus Rising heralds a new fiction series. The news also flags missing profiles in the new Middle-earth rulebooks and a consolidated historical rules release.
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InterviewWD 313 · p. 10
Andy Hoare connects the new Tau codex with improvements in plastic manufacture that make Stealth suits and formerly resin vehicles available as plastic kits. The Sky Ray’s seeker missiles depend on allied markerlights, while Piranhas work in fast squadrons to contest objectives. XV25 armour introduces a revised suit with a support-system option, and Shadowsun symbolizes the third expansion. The interview presents the additions as complementary tools within the Tau’s interdependent army.
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CommunityWD 313 · pp. 14–17
Nick Kyme and Owen Rees explore the Birmingham NEC’s three huge halls, dividing their report between the Forum, Pavilion and Arena. Fully booked Bring and Battle tables, conversion contests and scenery workshops give visitors hands-on activity alongside Studio conversations, author signings and digital games. Giant battles include an entire Steel Confessors Chapter fighting Tyranids and a walk-through Minas Tirith. The day closes with Golden Demon awards and Kiril Kanaev’s Slayer Sword, among a record attendance of roughly nine thousand hobbyists.
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