White Dwarf - January 2014

Stahly, from Tale of Painters, offers us the first White Dwarf review for the year*. This issue offered little that caught my attention. As always John Blanche's article was full of little pleasures. But then everything you saw could be found on Jeff Vader's blog. Christian Bryne's collection of Blood Angels and Dark Angels is amazing. But then all of his armies featured in White Dwarf have something special about them. Despite the amazing quality of the army, the article falls short compared to some of the older articles that have featured Christian's armies, such as his Iron Warriors Warband from years ago.

*If the rumours hold any truth this will be the last monthly issue. Rumour confirmed.

White Dwarf - December 2013

Garfy, from Tale of Painters, offers the last White Dwarf review for the year. It's gone by fast...

White Dwarf - November 2013 Dark Elves

This month's White Dwarf review by Stahly over on Tale of Painters.

White Dwarf - October 2013 Dark Elves

Garfy's review of this months issue of White Dwarf can be found over on Tale of Painters.

White Dwarf - September 2013 Space Marines

Garfy's review of Septembers White Dwarf can be found over on Tale of Painters.

White Dwarf - August 2013 Lizardmen

Stahly's review of this month's White Dwarf...

White Dwarf - July 2013 Apocalypse

Stahly's review of this Month's White Dwarf issue...

White Dwarf - June 2013 Eldar

Garfy's Review Comparison of this month's White Dwarf follows on from the success of February's Review Comparison. For me this month's issue doesn't come that far ahead of the 2006 issue. And it is only mildly better because the adverts aren't thrust into your face. I do miss the old issues with the exceptional collections featured in White Dwarf. For example, there is a stunning Bretonnian army by Golden Daemon winner Jamie Downward. That is the sort of army I want to see... it is nice that the current White Dwarf team want to show off their collections. But they don't inspire me to try a different paint style, collect a new army or try out some conversion. The 2006 issue even had an article on converting different units including a Witch Hunter Retinue by Mike Butcher and an envy inducing Adeptus Arbite squad by Marc Raley. The article includes a tutorial on converting the count-as shotguns.

White Dwarf - May 2013 High Elves

This months White Dwarf review is by Garfy. As has become the norm, the guys from Tale of Painters offer a break down of the content with their distinct perspective painters and collectors more so than gamers. The highlight of this month's issue is Mark Bedford's Blood Angels with its Forge World eye candy.

White Dwarf - April 2013 Tau Empire

This month's White Dwarf Review is by Stahly from Tale of Painters. The tone of the review is almost depressing... but then the lack of real content could probably do that. Nothing stunning or insightful about the Tau release. Despite being the 400th issue of White Dwarf, there really isn't anything special about it. Haven't seen a freebie in a long time. The eight page spread of the Agrellan Refinery was nice... it looks good. And the use of yellow for the buildings was a pleasant change of scenery. But then this blows it out of the water. And off course once again the interwebz offers more unique content with Aaron Dembski-Bowden showing off Eddie's Dark Angels.

White Dwarf - March 2013 Chaos Daemons

This month's White Dwarf review is by Stahly from Tale of Painters. With half a year of the new styled White Dwarf, it appears that they have corrected some of the problems the previous incarnation suffered. This isn't to say there isn't room for improvement. Or that all of the content is great. As some of the Tale of Painter comments pointed out, the absence of 'Eavy Metal tutorials is sorely missed. Hopefully the new approach continues to be upwards... but this is Games Workshop.

White Dwarf - February 2013 Warriors of Chaos

This month's White Dwarf Tale of Painters' Review Comparison is by Garfy... and I have to say the comparison approach should help remove the rose tinted glasses from some of the Longbeards.

White Dwarf - January 2013

You can find Stahly's review of this month's White Dwarf over on Tale of Painters. I agree with Stahly and some of the comments. However, Garfy does make some good points. The movement away from a catalogue layout is nice... and the look behind the scenes is a pleasant difference. Overall, this was a let down compared to the previous new issues. If I hadn't already seen the Inquisition Warband members on the interwebz that would have been a highlight. But the masterminds behind the miniatures are so prominent in our hobby that it would be impossible to keep their work off the interwebz.

White Dwarf - December 2012

We continue with linking to Tale of Painters review of White Dwarf. This month it is done by Stahly. Some of my own thoughts can be found after the break...

White Dwarf - November 2012

This month we get a review by Garfy from the Tale of Painters team. As with last month my own thoughts can be seen after the jump...

White Dwarf - October 2012

This month sees the release of the relaunched White Dwarf. And with this new White Dwarf will end my breakdown on each issues content. Instead I'll be linking to Stahly's review over on Tale of Painters. I'll include my own thoughts on each issue after the break...

White Dwarf Reborn

It appears the rumours that White Dwarf is getting an overhaul are true. I own several years worth of White Dwarf. Even going so far as to purchase issues on eBay to fill in some of the blanks. However, very few of them get picked up more than once. Maybe Jes Bickham will be able to make the necessary changes to justify a new subscription. Only have to wait until the 22nd to see if the changes will have an impact on what many consider a glossy catalogue... I won't hold my breath.

White Dwarf 393 September 2012 - Dark Vengeance

Inside this month's issue:

Dark Vengeance: We delve into the new Warhammer 40,000 boxed game, taking a look at the awesome miniatures and talking to the designers.

The Hellfire Stone: We present the background for the conflict played out in Dark Vengeance - the Battle for Bane's Landing.

‘Eavy Metal Showcase: The 'Eavy Metal team showcase some of the fantastic paint jobs on the Dark Vengeance miniatures and offer insights. Unfortunately there isn't anything in terms of tutorials or even simple guides on how they went about painting these miniatures.

The Battle for Bane's Landing: Matt and Andrew fight through the six scenarios from the Dark Vengeance starter booklet.

Warhammer: Ancient Rivals: Chris Peach and Duncan Rhodes have both started new armies for their campaign - we take a look at them in more detail.

You'll also find full details of all the latest releases and news, plus a directory featuring all of the hobby activities in your local area.

White Dwarf 392 August 2012 - Chaos Daemons

Inside this month's issue:

Chaos Daemons rules update booklet - In this month's White Dwarf you will find an exclusive 16 page booklet containing new rules and background for all of this month's new Daemons miniatures. Does this mean there has been a shift in the mindset of Games Workshop with them releasing miniatures and rules without a new Codex? Or is the Chaos Daemons AND Space Marine Stormtalon just exceptions?

Daemons - Simon Grant takes a look at the Chaos Daemons, the foul servants of the Dark Gods that threaten all of reality.

Modelling Workshop: The Warp Forge - Some of the Studio's hobbyists have got hold of the new Daemon Kits. We take a look at what they've made with them.

Eye of the Warpstorm - In the first of this month's battle reports, the Eldar and the Dark Eldar ally against the Chaos Daemons.

Battle Brothers - A look at how allied detachments work in Warhammer 40,000, as well as showcasing several different uses of them.

The Librarians of Tzeentch - The bickering Blue Scribes are often called Tzeentch's Librarians. Mat Ward tells us more about them.

The Siege of Saphery - In our second battle report, Andrew's High Elves takes on Simon's Daemons at the gates of the Tower of Hoeth.

Arena of Death - We put some of the recently released plastic heroes into the Arena of Death, to see which is the best in Warhammer.

You'll also find full details of all the latest releases and news, plus a directory featuring all of the hobby activities in your local area.

White Dwarf 361 July 2012 - New Edition Of Warhammer 40K Revealed

Inside this month's issue:

There is Only War: Simon Grant takes a look at the brand new Warhammer 40,000 rulebook, and talks to the various people responsible for its design. 

The Hour of the Witch: Mat Ward explains how to use the new psychic disciplines, and how you can get the best out of the power of the Warp. 

Battlefield Terrain: A look at some inspirational battlefields and how battlefield terrain works in Warhammer 40,000. 

Armies of the 41st Millennium: We showcase some of the awesome armies belonging to the Studio's hobbyists, finding out what they're most excited about. 

The Scouring of Kasr XV: In the first of this month's battle reports, the Imperial Guard stand firm in the face of a Chaos Space Marine invasion. 

Assault on Fellstorm Airfield: It's war in the Hobby Team as Duncan Rhodes and Steve Bowerman fight it out in our second battle report. 

Army Project: Tau Empire: Duncan and Steve can't keep away as they show us how to paint a Tau Empire army. 

You'll also find full details of all the latest releases and news, plus a directory featuring all of the hobby activities in your local area.