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Greetings everyone!

Just idea I would add together to this wiki by doing a blog post. My beginning one, (past the style) but yet I'd like to bring to you something I phone call a Retro Review. First up, I'll be bringing to you, an in-depth expect at everyone's favorite defenders of Mankind - the Infinite Marines. And so without further ado, I nowadays the Space Marines in their earliest incarnation - the Purple Infinite Marines:

Early 'Imperial Space Marines Description' - from White Dwarf, Issue 93

Artwork for one of my favorite 'old schoolhouse' Astartes - the Cherry Fists

Space Marine Diagram

Anybody's favorite Rogue Trader coverart of the Crimson Fists last stand on Rynn's World. Information technology was this seminal piece of artwork that get-go drew in a lot of fans into the WH40K universe.

One of my favorites - two Human Renegades. Annotation the Space Marine Ability Armour. A forerunner to the afterward Anarchy Infinite Marines perhaps?

Another favorite of mine - this piece of artwork was originally entitled 'Decease World Hunt'. Love the camouflage-pattern of this unidentified Astartes

Some other cool picture show of Blood Angels in an interesting camo-pattern, taking out an Ork

RT Era Space Marine Colours and Markings. Whatever did happen to those Field Constabulary? As well, did you notice the Chaplain doesn't take his usual devotional death-mask (skull helm).

Space Marine Field Law bringing Imperial law, to the lawless

RT era Assault Marines. Note; large turbine jet-backs. Love this moving-picture show! Made me want to have lots of assail marines in my army!

RT era movie of Infinite Marine opening up with a coiffure-served weapon.

Dark Angels Space Marines doing what they do best - kick arse and taking names! Love the Marine on the left with the rhinoceros horn on the beak, and the evil grin.

A Blood Drinkers Space Marine walking by grim trophies. This motion-picture show actually captures the darker aspect of the WH40K battlefields of the far future.

Some other one of my favorite pics of RT era Infinite Marines.

Silverish Skulls Space Marines attack!

Another seminal piece of RT Era artwork - Space Marines with Heavy Weapons. Honey these early on Plasma guns!

A Infinite Marine reporting to his Chapter Chief (known back so as an Imperial Commander). Annotation the stylized winged-skull on the shoulder baby-sit. A symbol of his esteemed rank.

RT Era Marine with Flamer

RT Era Marine diggings a Hive Ganger. Not sure what was up with the tinted-visor, though. Definitely a sign of the times (circa 1980's)

Space Marines in formation. An awesome pic that still sticks out in my mind as to why I got sucked into this hobby in the kickoff identify!

Can't continue a good Marine down! Despite the loss of his legs, this Astartes is rollin' in style, with all-terrain tank treads!

This Marine makes the 'Half dozen-Million Dollar Man' look like a cheap piece of dime-shop junk! Check out the numerous bionics. Love the concatenation-sword arm and the tank-tread foot.

RT Era Space Marines fighting against an Ork Gargant. Gotta love these early on concept designs.

Ultramarines subjugating Squats. Gotta' dear the title of this piece, 'Spoils of War'. What exactly are they going to do with those squats anyways?

A Infinite Marine squad during battle. Non necessarily the best fine art, but information technology definitely captures the feel of Marines in battle

A Space Marine Squad of Flesh Eaters on patrol.

An Ultramarines Tactical Squad on patrol

Well everyone, hope you enjoyed perusing through this early on artwork as much equally I enjoyed bringing it to you! It'due south been fun strolling down memory lane! Til' side by side fourth dimension! Ave Imperator! Ojor Va Russ! Leman Russ!

Sources

• Warhammer 40,000 - Rogue Trader (Rule Book)
• White Dwarf, Result #93

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