Progress On 40K

Well, 30 miniatures and one bottle of super glue later, I've completed the Troop choices from the starter set and actually managed to try a few games! My goal for today is to begin painting one of the twenty Ork Boyz included in the set! If it goes well, I should be posting about it in the next couple days.

Warhammer 40K Starter Set Unboxing+Extras!

Wow! The starter set came a little sooner than expected! Anyway, I'd say it's time for an unboxing!

The starter set has an impressive box, with an epic battle going on between the Space Marines and the Orks. The back of the box features the two well-painted armies, along with the contents of the kit. Besides it not being the most recent starter set, I would say that the box is able, if not sturdy, enough to hold this kit, although there was some warping in the cardboard even though the pack was factory sealed.                      

                

The box contained plenty of awesome-looking miniatures, with both sides having sizable forces. The Space Marine army included: 1 Captain, 9 Tactical Marines and 1 Tactical Sergeant, 4 Terminators and 1 Terminator Sergeant and 1 Dreadnought.

                

The Ork army included: 1 Warboss, 5 Nobz, 20 Ork Boyz and 3 Deffkoptas.

                

There were several accessories, perfect for new players. Templates and bases were ideal and there were added measuring sticks.

                

The "Read This First" guide and the old 5th Edition rules came in the kit. A lot of transfers were included for unit customizing the miniatures. 

               

All things considered, this starter set is a great way to get into the Warhammer 40K universe, even though it's not most recent starter set. I think that it could easily be used to expand a collection, or simply supply some great, easy-to-build miniatures.

 Also, the extra that I got this week, was a set of 100 tiny Rare-Earth Magnets from China! I got these for $3, with free shipping! Can't wait to find a use for these! (Being that the starter set is snap-together, magnetizing would take cutting, which I don't feel ready for, at this time.)

                

Some Goodies!

Hi, faithful viewers! I was able to pick up a few treats off of Craigslist today! I was able to grab a 6th Edition Warhammer 40K Space Marine Codex, along with 5 Assault Marines and 5 Tactical Marines for just $30! Plus, I have a 40K Out-Of-Print Assault on Black Reach starter set coming in the mail! I am so looking forward to building, painting and magnetizing these sweet-looking miniatures!

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One Thing After Another

Well, although I had thought I could relax after finishing my fair project, I was quite wrong. Between working at my part-time job and still trying to spend some time with my family life really has been crazy. Now, this doesn't mean that I'm not going to post any more, but I am just giving you a fair warning that I may not be on any time soon. Thanks for still being faithful readers while I'm busy!

A Nice Tape Measure

So, as I was shopping at Ikea a few nights ago, I noticed the tape measures in a bin as I walked downstairs. I picked one up and noticed the price on the side of the bin. Only a $1.29! I was getting one for sure! So, for you wargamers looking for a 10 foot tape measure, look no more! If there's an Ikea near you, head over there and pick up a tape measure!