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5th Edition Blood Angels Confirmed by GW

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NEW BLOOD ANGELS INFORMATION! SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE!

Incoming! Blood Angels

This April the Blood Angels will be re-launched with an all-new Codex and range of plastic and metal miniatures. One of the oldest and noblest of all Space Marine Chapters, the Blood Angels have stood fast against the enemies of the Imperium since the Great Crusade and it was their Primarch Sanguinius, who laid down his life to aid the Emperor against Horus in the final hours of the Warmaster’s rebellion. The new Codex explores the background and history of these superhuman warriors like never before, and contains new artwork depicting some of their greatest battles and most powerful champions.

The Blood Angels have always been a powerful close combat army and have been made even deadlier thanks to a range of specialist wargear, the ability to field Assault Squads as Troops choices, and more Dreadnoughts than any other Space Marine Chapter, including a Death Company Dreadnought and the fabled Furioso Dreadnought. The Sons of Sanguinius will be deep striking onto a tabletop near you this April – now’s the time to practice painting red.



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Incoming: Blood Angels

The Blood Angels are amongst the proudest and noblest of all Space Marine Chapters, locked in a constant battle against the enemies of Mankind and the Flaw that lies within their geneseed.

Heroic Space Marines of the First Founding, the Blood Angels have fought for more than ten thousand years in the name of the Emperor and their Primarch Sanguinius -their beatific countenance and unquestioning valour, however, belies a deadly trait that lies deep within the very soul of the Blood Angels Chapter, the legacy of their Primarch's horrific death at the hands of Horus the traitor. Despite this Flaw that haunts their ranks, the Blood Angels stoically fight on, determined to protect humanity and earn glory in battle against the aliens, heretics and traitors of the galaxy.

This April, the Blood Angels, an iconic Warhammer 40,000 army return with a brand-new Codex and a fantastic selection of new miniatures. With an almost legendary reputation for the speed and ferocity of their assaults, expect brutal Deep Strike attacks, super-charged Rhinos and a whole host of exciting new options. Now's the time to perfect your red painting techniques, ready your Tactical Squads and prepare for the release of the scions of Sanguinius.

For more information on the upcoming Blood Angels, make sure to keep an eye on the Games Workshop website and check out April's issue of White Dwarf.

Source: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?aId=6800024a

Blood Angels Previewed at your local store!

Every month, to coincide with each major release, we send a 'black box' of goodies to your local Hobby Centre which the staff can put together and show off, allowing you to get a good look at the new miniatures (and sometimes, some of the new rules) up close and personal.

This April, the fearsome Blood Angels return together with a range of new plastic box sets and metal blisters, and the very best way to see these amazing new miniatures is to get down to your local Hobby Centre, because this month we've not only sent the brand new codex, but also two of the most exciting new units in the game...

Our staff will be more than happy to show you the models and take a peek at the new codex!

So, if you want to be among the first to see, hold and find out about this new models you better get down to your local Hobby Centre today!
Discuss. I will update this thread as more information concerning the Blood Angels is realsed. OR, A Moderator can do it for me if they wish, as I will not always be able to check this thread.
 
#2 ·
Hmmmm... I've never heard of a chapter called the "Blood Angles."
I bet they beat you with protractors and assault your mind with the mighty Pythagorean theorem!
Yays for not so constructive criticism and cynical grammar Nazi-ness!
 
#3 ·
my red army has sat waiting too long - no offence to the rumour smiths out there i only get excited when dates are confirmed by GW. (i still read the rumours though cos your mostly right).
Back on topic - hurrah to a confirmed date.
 
#8 ·
Release date is April 3rd.
Soo, Tyranids were supposed to be released the 2nd Jan, this the 3d April, could we possibly see a 4th 40k codex this year? The summer is most likely the breaking point for that. Would be damn good for the game :)
 
#6 ·
Awesome news for the Sons of Sanguinius!

Blood Angels are a awesome army, looking forward to seeing what they got planned, will it be like a upgrade kit like the Dark Angels / Space Wolves / Black Templars have, or something a little less like Imperial / Crimson Fists?

Either way, great to see! :)
 
#7 ·
This is great news. While I like using the PDF for my Flesh Tearers as it is not that bad of a codex an update would be great. Glad to see that assault marines will stay as troops as I have quite a few. Did not know BA had more dreads than any other chapter.
It seems BA will be a deepstrike heavy marine force.
 
#9 ·
As excited as I am about this as we've been waiting an age, I was just about to start a new army after having to sell all my gear years ago.

Now naturally I wanted to start again with BA (as I was about to start them when I went on hobby hiatus), now, do I get some models painted up and hope for example that they won't all be out of date in a few months time? Or wait? I'm torn.

Overall fantastic news though!
 
#17 ·
Damn! Just when I was settled on collecting Warriors of Chaos... I'm so tempted, I love the Blood Angels! And my birthday is just two days before the release date... (yup, its April 1 :grin:)
 
#18 ·
Damn I just sold my Blood Angels 2 months ago and now I'm gonna wanna go out and buy some more. What do u guys think they mean when they said, "More Dreadnoughts than any other Space marine Chapter."? I also hope the bring back Moriar and make Tycho a viable choice.
 
#20 ·
What do u guys think they mean when they said, "More Dreadnoughts than any other Space marine Chapter."?
1, Dreadnought squadrons (like IG) or 2, DSing Dreads count as Fast Attack (like GKs) choices.
 
#22 ·
SWEET, my birthday is in April too, so we all know what I'll be getting then!

Let's hope they release a new Lemartes model. Man that guy is ugly.
 
#27 ·
I dunno how I feel about the idea of Dreadnought squadrons... seems kinda dumb, but if that's the only odd thing they add to the Codex and the rest is awesome, I'll be more than satisfied. Here's to hoping for lots of vehicles with overcharged engines, wargear being brought in line with Codex Space Marines and other goodies. :biggrin:
 
#35 ·
Please let this be bullshit, it would be a tragedy for GW to discontinue the Dark Angels, as they're one of the most interesting chapters out there.
 
#30 ·
Hey, what if there'll be a Dread hero who makes Dreads troop choices? You can make a Dreadnought army! :grin:

Or a Jump Infantry army. Would be nice and it would make sense too. Maybe they'll make some special Jump Packs that look like angel wings. Plastic ones of course. :)
 
#40 ·
Kinda yeah, but more like:


But this is a Blood Angels thread so:

A must-have, really. Wish I could say BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD ANGEL! :)
 
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