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New Releases: The Hobbit — An Unexpected Journey

December 2012·pp. 4–35

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The team explores the new Hobbit range, led by Escape from Goblin Town and its Dwarves, Wizards, Hobbit and misshapen enemies. Close photographs examine character likenesses, alternative weapons and the sculpted details that distinguish each member of Thorin’s Company. Trolls, Hunter Orcs, Wargs and the White Council broaden the range, while modular walkways establish the underground setting. The feature also explains how existing Lord of the Rings collections and sourcebooks remain part of the expanded collecting hobby.

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EditorialWD 396 · p. 1

Opening Salvo

Jes Bickham introduces the Hobbit miniature range through its unusually close character likenesses, from Bilbo and Gandalf to Thorin and the Goblin King. He connects the new models with the Goblin Town battle report and the wider collecting opportunities of the game. The issue also retains its broader hobby coverage, with converted aircraft among the projects that particularly caught his attention.

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ShowcaseWD 396 · pp. 14–17

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Rules Manual

Andrew Kenrick reviews the new hardback manual as both a visually detailed book and an extension of the familiar Strategy Battle Game. Its parchment-style presentation and borders echo Dwarven clothing, while examples, an index and appendices support practical use. He highlights new options for Monsters and Heroic Actions, profiles for the movie’s characters, narrative scenarios and a gallery encompassing both Hobbit and Lord of the Rings models.

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ShowcaseWD 396 · pp. 46–47

Forge World Latest: Fellblade and Typhon

Two large Marine tanks extend the Heresy range with different forms of heavy firepower. The Fellblade’s domed twin-gun turret, multiple lascannons and hull weapons give it an unmistakable super-heavy presence, while the Typhon’s enormous dreadhammer and heavy frontal shield define it as a siege vehicle. Both retain opportunities for Legion or Chapter identity through compatible doors, linking their new forms to existing Marine collections.

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