Christmas is creeping closer, and most of us are quietly hoping for a pile of sprues under the tree.
Warhammer have laid out exactly how to make that happen, but you actually need to hit the right shipping dates. Otherwise your Emperor’s Children, Cathayans, or new Deadwalker bricks might end up as New Year projects instead. This update breaks down the regional delivery cutoffs, gift tools, and even a huge prize draw. So if you want maximum plastic and minimum panic, this is the time to plan.
Shipping Deadlines – When You Need to Order By
Warhammer’s Christmas message is pretty simple: if you want online orders in time, follow the cutoffs. The dates are based on UPS timelines, and your local postal service may differ slightly, so you should still be sensible. Rest of the World and the rest of the EU both share a 7 December cutoff, while places like New Zealand and Japan get until 9 December.
Meanwhile, some regions have slightly more flexible windows tied to the webstore. Australia, Canada, and the USA show “from” dates, where you need to check the webstore for the precise cutoff as it varies by area. Northern Europe sits in the middle, with Finland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Italy, and Poland sitting around 12 to 13 December, and Germany, Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands clustered around 13 to 14 December. Finally, Belgium and France get up to about the 15 December mark, while the UK outside Northern Ireland has the latest date, with a 19 December cutoff.
Missed the Cutoff? Head to Stores Instead
If life, work, or painting backlogs get in the way and you miss your window, you are not doomed. Instead, Games Workshop remind everyone that Warhammer stores and friendly local game shops are still very much an option. You can just walk in, breathe in the plastic fumes, and grab gifts directly.
Additionally, they point you to the online store finder so you can track down your nearest Warhammer stockist. That means even if the courier dates slip past, you can still grab that Soulblight hero, Gloomspite monster, or box of Leagues of Votann before the big day.
Gift Guides, Webstore Picks, and Holiday Ideas
This year has been stacked with releases, from Emperor’s Children and Grand Cathay through to new Space Marines and the looming Warhammer Quest: Darkwater. Therefore, if you are not sure what to buy, they have built a Holiday Gift Guide to help. It is packed with suggestions, plus some Red Gobbo themed activities to keep the vibe festive.
Additionally, there is a dedicated gift section on the Warhammer webstore that pulls together popular present ideas. So if you do not want to brave winter weather or rampaging tinboy energy in town, you can browse that curated section and order from home.
Final Thoughts – Plan Now, Build Later
In short, this update is less hype trailer and more practical battle plan for your festive hobby haul. You get clear shipping deadlines by region, backup options through local stores, and a couple of handy tools to decide what to actually buy. At the same time, there is a cheeky chance to win a massive bundle just by logging into My Warhammer.
So now is the moment to check your region’s date, skim the gift guide, and decide which army gets reinforcements this Christmas. Later you can worry about building and painting it all before the next big release hits.
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