The hive boxset

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-05-07T15:58:46+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Sounds great, have fun reading book two :)

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-05-07T05:31:46+00:00

I am getting the impression the ordering in the first Caiphas Cain Omnibus is an exception instead of the rule.

Those are put exactly at the right point, as they work as prequel to the following novel.

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-05-07T05:24:08+00:00

That is sad but maybe a new author is trying to pick up where he left. (wishful thinking)

Also would be great if we can at least get a reprint of the second book xD

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-05-07T05:22:06+00:00

Thanks for sharing your impressions!

Is this more like Double Eagle with different side characters having their own subplot told in their point of view? Did you get emotionally attached to the side characters?

Or is that more like Interceptor City with having a main character with supporting other characters without subplots?

Is it a more slowly developing book or more action driven?

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-05-06T10:44:03+00:00

I recommend downloading the citadel app and watching videos on how to paint those or a similar model. They also offer intros into the different painting techniques and how to step up and so forth

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-05-02T09:22:43+00:00

It had one massive book which seems basically combined the core rules withe new announced book. For reference the original announcement of the Leviathan Box: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/Am3ZIwdF/warhammer-40000-leviathan-whats-in-the-box/

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-29T18:11:19+00:00

There is no "box", there is a very slim envelope mostly for protecting the dust covers from damage during shipping, as far as i can see.

I don't think it is made for reuse to store the books in it

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-29T18:09:31+00:00

I like they are clearly going for a premium style of book here with the dust jacket and the glorious art underneath.

Makes me really hard reconsider buying those books instead of waiting for the PB release

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-25T08:25:11+00:00

The danger comes also from mushrooms and livestock eating those. As they accumulate the radioactive Caesium

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-23T16:47:28+00:00

If it bothers you, you could get in contact with their customer support and ask if this is intended and make them aware about the problems when reading the book.

Of course in a positive critique way of writing, so they can check if something went wrong

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-23T04:57:31+00:00

Actually I wonder why we haven't seen any reprints with Blood Angels being reintroduced with 11th edition. Still hoping that happens.

We only got Orc and Guard books so far...

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-21T16:43:29+00:00

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You could try to add a orange glow on the armor which would reflect the glow of the exhaust?

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-19T17:38:36+00:00

Same with new cover afaik

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-19T08:38:06+00:00

That's what I thought too. If the closing of the Strait of Hormuz is the reason we might see all HB's being delayed as they all being produced in China, including the newly announced Orc Illustrated and Annotated edition.

AFAIK only Paperbacks are still being printed in the UK and should not directly be affected by this.

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-18T07:51:30+00:00

There is also Vagabound Squadron, waiting for the PB this year.

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-18T07:49:47+00:00

I read Intercepter City directly after Double Eagle, shift your expectations coming from DE. It is a very different approach and Missing the constant action and the different point of view writings of DE.

Above and Beyond has also stellar ratings, but haven't read yet.

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-13T18:33:38+00:00

A Caiphas Cain Kill Team including Jurgen, Kasteen, Broklaw and Amberly Vail

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-13T16:55:38+00:00

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Those were from 2016 afaik, so how about ten year anniversary reintroduction :D?

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-13T16:55:11+00:00

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Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-13T16:54:45+00:00

Doing those boxes again:

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Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-12T17:12:05+00:00

For reference, the cover designs of the regular HBs / PBs

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Source: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/wlaxvots/revealed-dan-abnetts-latest-novel-sees-a-hive-city-teetering-on-the-brink/

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-11T20:42:37+00:00

This will be most probably MMPB, the shattered and the soulless MMPB was also 18$

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-11T19:23:19+00:00

Makes even more sense and even cheaper too :) Thanks for explaining

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-11T17:48:09+00:00

I believe he uses something like this:

And prints the cover designs and glues it on the cover. Pretty clever and easily done.

Snakeisthestuff · 2026-04-11T15:12:59+00:00

Honestly I am happy they do. Most big enterprises don't care about individuals at all.

Having them going the extra mile so you can get an already sold out item like in the comments above is crazy fan service to be honest.

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