Forge World Newsflash
Hi there,
We’re now only two days away from the Forge World Open Day on Sunday 1st April, and today we can officially announce that the Space Marine Storm Eagle Assault Gunship will be on sale there in limited numbers!
Space Marine StormeagleSpace Marine Storm Eagle Assault Gunship
The legendary mobility of the Adeptus Astartes has won planet-spanning conflicts with a single strike; providing the precise application of deadly force at the point where it proved most decisive. A Chapter’s fleet of attack craft is the keystone that makes this possible, and it is the iconic Thunderhawks and Drop Pods that are at the forefront. Craft such as the Storm Eagle Assault Gunship follow close behind to lend their weapons to the devastating assault.
A formidable gunship, the Storm Eagle mounts fearsome firepower for a vehicle of its size and is capable of transporting twenty Space Marines directly into the thick of an assault. The exact provenance of the Storm Eagle is unknown, but it bears clear similarities to the Stormravens employed by the Blood Angels and Grey Knights. Certain sources place the principal manufacture of the Storm Eagle upon Tigrus and Anvilus IX, both primary-grade Forge Worlds that suffered catastrophic damage during the Horus Heresy.
In recent decades the number of Storm Eagles in active service has begun to increase, especially amongst those Chapters known to have favourable relations with the Adeptus Mechanicus. This has lead some observers to believe that production has been restored at an as yet unknown location.
Designed by Stuart Williamson, the Storm Eagle is a complete resin and plastic kit which is packed with some incredible design work, including a fully detailed interior. It will be available to purchase in limited numbers at the Forge World Open Day on Sunday 1st April, in advance of its scheduled release date, for £80.
Forge World Open Day, Sunday 1st April, Warhammer World, Nottingham
It can’t fail to have escaped your attention that this Sunday 1st April is the annual Forge World Open Day.
We are
de-camping from our top-secret manufactorum to the Warhammer World hall along with our entire Studio team of designers, graphic artists and writers, who will be bringing a veritable cornucopia of stunning displays, work-in-progress models and unseen future projects.
You’ll be able to chat to the Forge World and Warhammer Forge design teams throughout the day in the Staff Restaurant, and they will be happy to discuss our latest models and books, as well as our exciting plans for the future.
Alan Bligh and Tony Cottrell will be holding two Q&A sessions in our Studio area at which you will be able to ask all your burning questions about the future plans of Forge World and Warhammer Forge. Session 1 runs from 12 noon until 12.45 and session 2 runs from 13.30 until 14.15. Space is limited for these sessions, so ask staff in the Studio area for more details.
In the main hall of Warhammer World will be our huge sales stand, packed to the rafters with resin kits, books and modelling supplies, as well as several exciting pre-release kits and our event only models: the Warhammer 40,000 Imperial Enforcer and Warhammer Skin Wolf.
Neil Wylie from the writing team will be running a Warhammer 40,000 Zone Mortalis participation game throughout the day, and there will also be a Tamurkhan-themed Warhammer game for you to play.
The Open Day Painting Competition will be open for your entries from 10am. Each entrant may only enter once, and your entry should consist of a single Forge World or Warhammer Forge model of any kind. Note that display space may be limited, although this won’t stop you from entering.
We will also once again be holding our Charity Titan Raffle. A mere £1 per ticket will enter you into the draw to win a mighty Imperial Reaver Titan kit worth £571. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Children In Need.
We’ll see you on Sunday from 10am!
Thanks,
Ead Brown
Customer Service Manager
Forge World
