First thing to say is that GW ran no games at Games Day. There were Warhammer-related card and computer games to try, but not the core games. In downsizing from the NEC to the NIA (still in Birmingham) the participation games and make-and-takes have gone. Well over half the floor area of the main arena was taken up by sales. To be fair, that is where most people headed first into some still fairly lengthy queues. Probably quicker than last year though.
Forge World had a few new models on show. Ferrus had been announced before, but Lorgar was also in the cabinets. I was most impressed with the new Assault pod, which also caused a bit of a stir.
I resisted the temptation of buying Ferrus, but did go for the new Iron Hands Contemptor. I did want to get the IH Legion squad, but they had sold out by the time I got through the queue. There was a big display board of the Iron Hands vs Emperor's Children and Iron Warriors, which was very well done.
Both the Armies on Parade and Golden Demon competitions were held in the sports hall downstairs. As always, looking at the best models there takes a lot of luck and patience amid the crowds. I am still convinced that my parade board was better than many of the store winners. The overall parade winner featured a running waterfall and surprised many people. I would also like to see the Golden Demon winners close up too.
The highlight of the day for me was chatting to Robin Cruddace again. He is a fellow Howling Griffons player and we discussed our armies. He even signed my Space Marines codex with a nice note for me. I am a fan!
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