: Featured early lore and rules that were influential for the faction's development. Other Features: Culture Shock : News updates for the era. Dwarf Firethrower : A new unit for Warhammer Fantasy Battle Dark Future : Tournament rules for GW’s post-apocalyptic racing game. White Dwarf Weekly #110 (March 2016)
This is the centerpiece. A six-page scenario for Warhammer Fantasy Battle . It is a mass brawl between Goblins (led by a very early Grom the Paunch) and Dwarves. What makes the PDF version invaluable is the original cardstock cut-out counters. In physical copies, these are often missing. In the PDF, you can print fresh ones. The scenario introduces rules for "Fanatics" that are rougher, deadlier, and less balanced than modern iterations. : Featured early lore and rules that were
However, a digital scan of Issue 110 reveals more than just rule changes; it captures a specific aesthetic sensibility. The art direction, heavily influenced by the "Old School Renaissance" aesthetic, features cover art by the legendary David Sutherland. It depicts a High Elf Prince mounted on a Griffin, locked in aerial combat with an Orc Wyvern rider. This image is quintessential late-80s Games Workshop: vibrant, dynamic, and slightly cartoonish, yet grounded in a gritty metallic realism. Flipping through the PDF, one is struck by the prevalence of 'Eavy Metal miniatures painted by the 'Eavy Metal team under the tutelage of Mike McVey. The paint jobs—characterized by heavy contrast, glossy varnish, and bright primary colors—serve as a time capsule. They remind us that the hobby was still largely about painting individual characters to a high standard, rather than the speed-painting techniques used for modern horde armies. White Dwarf Weekly #110 (March 2016) This is
White Dwarf Issue 110, published by Games Workshop in 1989, stands out as a snapshot of late-80s tabletop gaming culture. This piece examines its contents, significance, and appeal to collectors and hobbyists. What makes the PDF version invaluable is the
For collectors, veteran wargamers, and digital archivists, few strings of text carry as much weight as . This is not merely a search query; it is a beacon pointing toward what many consider the absolute peak of Games Workshop’s publishing and creative golden age.
White Dwarf Issue 110, published in February 1989, is a foundational "Oldhammer" magazine featuring Wayne England cover art and critical rules for early Warhammer 40,000, including Eldar Titans and Space Marine infantry, alongside Dwarf Firethrower rules. Collectors often value this issue for its historical map of early Games Workshop store locations. For a detailed look at the 1989 issue, watch this YouTube video from A look at my oldest White Dwarf - 110 from February 1989!