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**Davor**

Are we complaining GW is giving a free mini out that is over $30 Canadian? GW is giving something free and we still something complain about it?

**Undead_Love-Machine**

Have we had any confirmation what the free model is yet?

**spiralingcadaver**

Undead_Love-Machine wrote:
Have we had any confirmation what the free model is yet?

+1. Yeah, curious.

**Bolognesus**

Consensus has been the slaughterpriest with hackblade for a while now, hasn't it?

**Jacksmiles**

Bolognesus wrote:
Consensus has been the slaughterpriest with hackblade for a while now, hasn't it?

Yeah. But is it 100% for sure? I don't personally care for it, I don't play AOS, but I'm sure I can fit it somewhere. It would be nice if it was an exclusive pose or something.

Where were the rumors that the other 2 of the first 4 would be models as well? That would make it 3 models and the comic, right? I would think at least one model would then be 40k. Something for everyone, 3rd model from LotR? That'd be cool.

**Chopxsticks**

Hopefully its a 40k model so the other half of the community can whine about a free item that they cant use, and thus the circle will be complete!

**adamsouza**

I don't play AoS and I was still pretty pumped to get the Sigmarine guy strapped to my White Dwarf when AoS dropped. Built him, painted him up, and he's seen some use as a Frostgrave Miniatures. I'm sure I'll find a use for the slaughter priest.

**Chopxsticks**

Im only razzing people because it seems ridiculous to complain about free things, unless its an STI, then I would complain about that...

**Brother SRM**

Bolognesus wrote:
Consensus has been the slaughterpriest with hackblade for a while now, hasn't it?

That's the consensus but it seems kind of baseless. It would be kind of underwhelming to package an already-released model in the magazine, but if they've got a buttload of them lying around it'll let them get rid of stock I guess.

**Davor**

Chopxsticks wrote:
Im only razzing people because it seems ridiculous to complain about free things, unless its an STI, then I would complain about that...

I know what you mean. We get free rules and war scrolls and people still complain about that. I guess the saying is true. Someone somewhere will always complain about GW no matter what they do.

**Ghaz**

Brother SRM wrote:
Bolognesus wrote:
Consensus has been the slaughterpriest with hackblade for a while now, hasn't it?

That's the consensus but it seems kind of baseless. It would be kind of underwhelming to package an already-released model in the magazine, but if they've got a buttload of them lying around it'll let them get rid of stock I guess.

It makes sense when you link it to the Gorechosen release.

**Bottle**

It has been confirmed by a few GW managers (including one I know) that it will be the Slaughterpriest with hackblade.

Cannot wait. My September project.

**Herzlos**

I still can't believe "Slaughterpriest with hackblade" is a real name.

It's a cool model (I can definitely use him in Frostgrave), but feth me that's a stupid name.

**H.B.M.C.**

I've only been half-paying attention to this thread as I don't care about White Dwarf. However this guy looks awesome, and I'd like to get him.

How do you get him? Are there actually 3 different models (that guy and 2 others)? What's the story here?

**Paradigm**

He's free with the first issue of WD, so you'll need to get hold of a copy if you don't want to pay full price for him. We don't know about the other gifts yet, other than the preview issue of the new 40k comic that's attached to WD issue 2.

**angelofvengeance**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
I've only been half-paying attention to this thread as I don't care about White Dwarf. However this guy looks awesome, and I'd like to get him.

How do you get him? Are there actually 3 different models (that guy and 2 others)? What's the story here?

There is only 2 models of the Slaughterpriest. One with the huge axe and horns growing out of his back, and the other with the hackblade and wrath hammer (your link). All rumours point to him being the cover mount to go with the Gorechosen release. Buy the white dwarf for a few bucks (was it £4/5?). Get him for a hefty discount.

Not sure where you got 3 models from.

**H.B.M.C.**

I mispoke it seems. 3 gifts, not 3 models. I figured there might be 1 40K one, 1 AoS 1 and... who knows?

**MacMuckles**

angelofvengeance wrote:
H.B.M.C. wrote:
I've only been half-paying attention to this thread as I don't care about White Dwarf. However this guy looks awesome, and I'd like to get him.

How do you get him? Are there actually 3 different models (that guy and 2 others)? What's the story here?

There is only 2 models of the Slaughterpriest. One with the huge axe and horns growing out of his back, and the other with the hackblade and wrath hammer (your link). All rumours point to him being the cover mount to go with the Gorechosen release. Buy the white dwarf for a few bucks (was it £4/5?). Get him for a hefty discount.

Not sure where you got 3 models from.

He's also a part of a 3 model bundle on the site, so that might be causing some confusion

**Herzlos**

angelofvengeance wrote:
Buy the white dwarf for a few bucks (was it £4/5?). Get him for a hefty discount.

£5.99. Not bad for the mini but still a bit steep for a magazine.

**Paradigm**

Actually, that's not too bad, you'd pay about that for something like Classic Rock or Total Film Magazine, which aren't close to 150 pages and chock full of ads. Assuming the production quality is of a good standard, printed on decent paper ect, then I think that's probably a fair price (and definitely more enticing that 4x£2.55 a month!).

**Herzlos**

Most of it's contemporaries (including total film) are around £4.50 (75% of the price), so it's high but not Visions high.

Hopefully it'll have enough good content to justify it

**ImAGeek**

Herzlos wrote:
Most of it's contemporaries (including total film) are around £4.50 (75% of the price), so it's high but not Visions high.

Hopefully it'll have enough good content to justify it

I dunno. More niche hobby magazines are about 6 quid generally. Guitar ones, digital art ones, I've paid about £6 for them before.

**Fenrir Kitsune**

Paradigm wrote:
Actually, that's not too bad, you'd pay about that for something like Classic Rock or Total Film Magazine, which aren't close to 150 pages and chock full of ads. Assuming the production quality is of a good standard, printed on decent paper ect, then I think that's probably a fair price (and definitely more enticing that 4x£2.55 a month!).

True, but WD is chock full of ads too.

**ImAGeek**

Fenrir Kitsune wrote:
Paradigm wrote:
Actually, that's not too bad, you'd pay about that for something like Classic Rock or Total Film Magazine, which aren't close to 150 pages and chock full of ads. Assuming the production quality is of a good standard, printed on decent paper ect, then I think that's probably a fair price (and definitely more enticing that 4x£2.55 a month!).

True, but WD is chock full of ads too.

So are most magazines.

**Matt.Kingsley**

At least the ads in WD are 100% relevant to the magazine in question.

**Davor**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
I mispoke it seems. 3 gifts, not 3 models. I figured there might be 1 40K one, 1 AoS 1 and... who knows?

Lord of the Rings?

**lasgunpacker**

Davor wrote:
H.B.M.C. wrote:
I mispoke it seems. 3 gifts, not 3 models. I figured there might be 1 40K one, 1 AoS 1 and... who knows?

Lord of the Rings?

yes, how many Radagasts do they have left from the "limited" Hobbit starter box?

**Davor**

lasgunpacker wrote:
Davor wrote:
H.B.M.C. wrote:
I mispoke it seems. 3 gifts, not 3 models. I figured there might be 1 40K one, 1 AoS 1 and... who knows?

Lord of the Rings?

yes, how many Radagasts do they have left from the "limited" Hobbit starter box?

LMFAO. Oh good one, you just made my day. First smile or laugh I had in while. Thank you.

**reds8n**

via FB

Hello all. Not long now until the new White Dwarf. We'll have the first of a few special previews coming very soon, but for now one thing we can tell you is that we've got a page for your letters. So, we want your comments, questions and requests - what you like most about the magazine, what you want to see more of, questions for Grombrindal or the team, and more.
We want to hear from you, so put your missives in the comments - we'll try and respond to as many as we can here and we'll feature the best of them in the magazine. You can always email us at team@whitedwarf.co.uk if you prefer. We look forward to hearing from you!

**Herzlos**

ImAGeek wrote:
Fenrir Kitsune wrote:
Paradigm wrote:
Actually, that's not too bad, you'd pay about that for something like Classic Rock or Total Film Magazine, which aren't close to 150 pages and chock full of ads. Assuming the production quality is of a good standard, printed on decent paper ect, then I think that's probably a fair price (and definitely more enticing that 4x£2.55 a month!).

True, but WD is chock full of ads too.

So are most magazines.

But when you strip those ads out, most magazines still have more content.

Plus the ads are usually somewhat relevant (all of the ads in W,S&S or WI are gaming related).