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EDITORIAL·WHITE DWARF 349

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January 2009·pp. 82–84

THE SHORT VERSION

Jervis Johnson explains the Studio’s decision to release new miniatures between army-book launches. He traces how the sensible earlier rule against unsupported army-list entries eventually restricted sculptors, then describes a coordinated approach that plans future units and permits a Collectors Range. The new Orks illustrate the result: more models, accompanied by fresh background and gaming material, without making players wait for another complete codex cycle.

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