SKIRMISH!: 3rd October 2026

Published: 3rd October 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of our Wargaming newsletter - SKIRMISH!

 

Muster your forces and prepare for battle, because this is your dedicated briefing for all things wargaming! SKIRMISH! brings you the latest intel from the tabletop, including new releases, announcements and reinforcements from Warhammer and the other wargaming ranges we stock.

 

Whether you're raising a new army, adding fresh units to your ranks, preparing the battlefield or stocking up on paints, tools and gaming essentials, you'll find plenty here to help with your next campaign. Keep your eyes on the battlefield too, as there are plenty more exciting developments heading your way.


Briefing Highlights

  • Product Preview: New Adeptus Custodes and Imperium Legio Custodes
  • In Stock Now: 40K New Space Marines
  • Come and Have A Go: Try the New Tone Paints at ModelGIANT

 Product Preview: New Adeptus Custodes and Imperium Legio Custodes

Warhammer 40k New Adeptus Custodes Combat Patrol
 

A new selection of Warhammer 40k releases is on the way, bringing together new Adeptus Custodes products alongside three additions to the Black Library range. For Adeptus Custodes players, the latest releases include the Adeptus Custodes Codex, Command Pack, Adeptus Custodes Dice and a new Combat Patrol.

 

Black Library readers also have three new titles to look out for. Astra Militarum Auxilia and Apostle arrive in paperback, while Cold Covenant is released in hardback. 

Horus Heresy Imperium Legio Custodes
 

A substantial new selection of Legio Custodes models for The Horus Heresy is joining the range, covering infantry, elite units, Dreadnoughts, jetbikes and some of the faction’s distinctive grav-vehicles.

 

The latest releases include the Pallas Grav-Attack, Telemon Heavy Dreadnought, Gyrfalcon Jetbike Sodality, Custodian Guard Sodality, Venatari Sodality, Shield Captain and Sentinel Guard Sodality.


 In Stock Now: 40K New Space Marines

The latest wave of Space Marines has arrived

 
The latest wave of Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines has arrived, bringing a major selection of new and updated releases for the armies of the Adeptus Astartes. Available now online and in store, the launch includes the latest Codex: Space Marines and Command Pack, alongside a host of new miniature kits ready to reinforce your forces on the tabletop.

 


 Come and Have a Go at ModelGIANT

Join us on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October for a special Warhammer Painting Demo Weekend! Our dedicated painting area will be open throughout both days, giving you the chance to get hands-on with the new Tone Pro paints and put them through their paces for yourself. Whether you're new to miniature painting or already an experienced hobbyist, come along, pick up a brush and have a go. You'll even be able to paint your own Warhammer miniature and take it home with you once you've finished!


Briefing Ends

That brings this week's briefing from the tabletop to a close, but the battle is far from over!

 

We'll be back next week with another edition of SKIRMISH!, bringing you the latest reinforcements, releases, announcements and intel from across the wargaming battlefield. Don't forget to check out our News Archive in the meantime for all the latest news as it happens.

 

Until next time, muster your forces, ready your dice and prepare for battle!


Before You Go...

If you are interested in other areas of the hobby, or looking for a new pastime, then why not check out one of our other publications? Published throughout the month at different intervals, these publications complement the breaking news behind these subjects and bring you the latest news in one convenient place.

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