Forgeworld Newsletter #334

Forgeworld have released some new Space Marine models...for a change...admittedly these ones are pretty cool looking though...

I'm not 100% sure about the poses but the there are some nice details in there :-)

Hi there,
            In this week’s newsletter, the second in our series of special Horus Heresy character sets is available to pre-order – the infamous Ezekyle Abaddon, First Captain of the Sons of Horus, and the noble Garviel Loken, Last Captain of the Luna Wolves. We’ve also added a new interview to our YouTube channel, and we’ve got some events news for you.
            
Abaddon and Loken
Ezekyle Abaddon, First Captain of the Sons of Horus and Master of the Justaerin, was one of the most renowned and fanatically loyal commanders of the XVIth Legion. A hulking brute of a Space Marine, whispered rumour had long speculated that he was the clone-progeny of the Warmaster himself. Regardless, Abaddon walked willingly into treachery alongside his master, slaughtering many of his former comrades on the blasted fields of Isstvan III, and soon his name was amongst the most feared and despised of the traitor Horus’ followers.

Garviel Loken once commanded the 10th Company of the Luna Wolves Legion; later the Sons of Horus. He was a well-respected and senior commander, and one of the Mournival, the unofficial cadre of Horus’ closest advisors. His idealism and staunch loyalty to the Emperor and Humanity saw him selected to command the Sons of Horus contingent in the assault against the recidivists of Isstvan III. When the true scope of betrayal was revealed, Loken and his comrades cast aside their Legion name and proclaimed themselves Luna Wolves once more. They exacted a heavy toll on those they had once called brother, but it was as the Last Captain of the Luna Wolves that Garviel Loken fell.

This very special pair of models are supplied in a particularly handsome presentation box, just like Angron, and Abaddon and Loken are multi-part resin models, each packed with Legion-specific iconography. Each is dynamically posed and supplied on 40mm and 20mm bases respectively for gaming purposes. The figures also slot into a large scenic base to allow the fateful duel between the two to be represented.

Simon Egan has designed two stunningly detailed figures to depict these two most famous commanders of the Sons of Horus Legion. Loken is charging forward, his hatred of the traitors writ clear upon his features, while Abaddon is braced to receive his former brother’s assault, the Eye of Horus having replaced all Imperial iconography upon his armour. Abaddon is additionally supplied with two weapon options: an ornate power sword and the combi-bolter that his wargear includes for normal battlefield use.

The Abaddon and Loken set is available to pre-order now for despatch from Friday 1st March.

We felt that such incredible miniatures, and the cataclysmic duel that they are fighting, deserved some extra insight, and so we’ve uploaded a new video to our YouTube channel. Simon Egan explains some of the design process behind these two special characters, alongside close-up shots of the incredible level of detail that he has achieved.

Events News
AdeptiCon 2013, 18th - 21st April, Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, Chicago
Forge World will again be attending AdeptiCon this year, and we are now accepting reservation orders for this popular event. While we will be bringing a huge selection of our range of books, resin kits and modelling products, placing a reservation order is the best way to ensure that we have exactly what you want packed up and waiting for you at the show.

You can either telephone us on 011 44 115 900 4995, or send an e-mail entitled ‘AdeptiCon 2013 Reservation’ to forgeworld@gwplc.com. We will need your name, a list of the items that you wish to order, and a contact e-mail address by Thursday 28th March.

In the week prior to the event, we will send you a confirmation e-mail containing your order number, details of any items that are unavailable, and a total cost in US$ (less local sales tax) that will be payable at the event.

Forge World Open Day, 7th April, Warhammer World, Nottingham
The annual Forge World Open Day will take place on Sunday 7th April, here at Warhammer World in Nottingham. We’re currently planning this ever-popular event and we’ll be announcing more details very soon, so keep an eye on your inbox for further updates including an announcement regarding reservation orders.

Salute 2013, 20th April, ExCel Centre, London
The ExCel Centre in London’s Docklands again hosts Salute this year, and our intrepid Events team will be manning our usual Sales stand, as always straining under the weight of books, resin kits and modelling products. In addition to providing more details about our presence at the event in coming weeks, we’ll begin accepting reservation orders for Salute very soon. 

The Horus Heresy Weekender, 18th and 19th May, The Nottingham Belfry Hotel, Nottingham
In association with Black Library, tickets are selling fast for the ultimate Horus Heresy getaway! Click the image below for more details about the event, and to buy your ticket now.

Thanks,
Ead Brown
Customer Service Manager
Forge World