Back To The 41st Millennium - Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol - Issue 1

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

Subbed this week. The minis alone are just too tempting.

[@WayneWelly]

I subbed to the premium as my son is getting into warhammer 40K so this is essentially for him to try out combat patrol

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@WayneWelly nice one. Can't say I blame you. I was tempted by the Premium but I'd only want the Rogal Dorn and the Votann minis.

[@derekmcmanus8615]

The problem with these magazines in 2024 is that newsagents basically no longer exist so it is extremely difficult to purchase them

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@derekmcmanus8615 to an extent but you can ask your local WHSmiths.

[@derekmcmanus8615]

@PaletteoftheDead lol my friend...I live in Northern Ireland...unfortunately WH Smiths is not a thing here

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@derekmcmanus8615 ah man that's crap then.

[@fybso3057]

So it begins haha. Cant wait to subscribe to this myself IN A YEAR FROM NOW because i live in Europe

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@fybso3057 yeah the length of time between UK release and the release in Europe is nuts. But at least if there is any faction you fancy you get a heads up on which issues you might want to double up on.

[@fybso3057]

​@@PaletteoftheDeadyep thats true. The sad thing is, i would even prefer the english version of the magazine but instead i have to wait for the localized version

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@fybso3057 that's a shame I can imagine most UK based stockist wouldn't send issues outside of the UK too.

[@alexbibby9641]

I don’t think I’m gonna get too into this magazine series, but I’ve just started painting 40k minis and I’ve gone for space marines and my chosen chapter is the Salamanders Issue 3 has 5 flamethrower marines, and Salamanders loooovvveee fire so….I’m gonna go get me some flame marines

[@madmerlinsart]

That full shot on the back cover is the old collection. It's missing the changed models for certain factions. I've subscribed, so I won't be getting my first issues for a while, not until issue 2 is out. I'm just trying to decide how to paint each faction. I like that the cards are included in the collection. Saves having to keep pulling out the data sheet pages for each unit. Really interested to see what they're like.

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@madmerlinsart I have a feeling they were printed before the change, probably some issues are the left overs from the trial issues which I would explain the image mistake. Adding the cards to the magazine is a good touch. It saves using the app or as you say having to dig out datasheets all the time.

[@garyevans1984]

Now the magazines are £10 each I’m not sure if there’s going to be much of a saving if any over just getting the actual combat patrol box set from a third party retailer, with 20% off that’s £80, and some of the sets will most likely be over 2 or 3 issues, but like you said you are getting the rules and lore as well

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@garyevans1984 the saving isn't too bad really overall. With CP boxes being £100 now and an extra unit per faction valued at around £30-£40 plus paints you save somewhere in the region of £500/£600 compared to a third party retailers it drops to £300/£400. For anybody new to 40k though the magazine can be invaluable as it provides a nice steady introduction to the hobby and game. Without being too overwhelming. But it depends if you want a selection of minis from 9 different factions.

[@maxweichelt7543]

Hey Jimmy, just found your channel searching for reviewers, quickly subscribed! can't wait to see your future videos on this magazine! Will you be paying the extra £2 for the premium subscription?

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@maxweichelt7543 thank you very much and welcome aboard. I will not be doing the premium content as I pick it up on a weekly basis, this might change if there is a next magazine but we shall see. But I will detail everything I can about how the premium issues can affect the collection.

[@stuart-hayes]

Spent half the day trying to find a copy today. Nowhere has received it yet in Manchester Sadly i dnt think I’ll be subscribing. But ill be following the progress

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@stuart-hayes in all honesty there were 2 copies in my local WH Smiths and nowhere else had it but I might ask where I collected the others from and they will order it for me.

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

@@PaletteoftheDead I often find it in Tescos or Asda (and Smiths) here in Salford/Manchester.

[@jpsheekey3852]

Great video - have been following for the last couple of Hachette releases - you are so correct as the dnd one is now changing to dnd 2024 or whatever - how can combat patrol change for us as builders ? Is it a small change here and there like kill team ? All the lore has been wasted and am feeling cheated 👍🏻

[@PaletteoftheDead]

@@jpsheekey3852 I think Combat Patrol for people more like me who is more interested in painting than playing it can provide new challenges and a chance to sample minis I wouldn't normally buy. But there isn't much of a challenge. In terms of lore, if you are new to 40k the lore that the mag provides is a good insight into story, and the idea behind certain factions and minis. CP is meant as a quick fire skirmish game as some people find large armies a bit daunting, but it leaves the opportunity to build an army of choice using CP as the foundation.