The Adeptus Custodes have a new weapon to field: the mighty Custodes Imperial Knight. Protecting the Emperor from the forces of Chaos has never been easier!
Gadgets + brings us new upgrade options to make an Adeptus Custodes Imperial Knight. All pieces are available separately, come with a schematic for easy placement, and have all the print marks on the inside, so the outside is super smooth. 
Here is a sample of our review of the new upgrade pieces. For the complete in-depth review of every piece and how they work on the Imperial Knight, be sure to scroll down and press play on the full video below.
The shoulder guard come with one plain and one with a tabard and lock in place easily with a little slot on the pieces themselves. The detail includes the great swooshes we’ve seen on Adeptus Custodes models as well as cutbacks and other filigree.
- Custodian Guard – Shoulder Guard (plain) $32.46 CAD
- Custodian Guard – Shoulder Guard (banner) $32.45 CAD
The face plate snaps right onto the head piece and can be easily left off to make painting easier, also preventing issues with the head swiveling.
Custodian Guard – Face Plate $11.23 CAD
The grieves are slightly elevated and sit slightly elevated above the piston. Putting them on from top down allows for the grieves to easily slide over and sit in place, so no parts of the model are broken. Their filigree and scroll work are similar to what we have seen via Forge World’s Contemptor Dreadnoughts and fit well within the Adeptas Custodes imagery. The front of the grieve shows the adjusted palatine eagle, the Emperor’s personal crest. The knee fan plates slip on easily but may interfere with the normal ones that come with the plastic knight model. Otherwise, they lock into place with no issues.
- Custodian Guard – Shin Plate set $32.46 CAD
- Custodian Guard – Knee Fan-Plate set $9.99 CAD
The toe guards and hip plates slip into place easily. The toe guards come in packs of two and can be pricey if you are looking for cover every toe. Remember that rivets to out when putting on the hip plates! The crotch plate sits in its designated spot without issues.
- Custodian Guard – Toe Guard Set $13.74 CAD
- Custodian Guard – Hip Plates $12.48 CAD
- Custodian Guard – Crotch Plate $9.98 CAD
The eagle talons measure up to the size of the fingers and look to fit in place quite well, providing an Emperor-esque talon on the Imperial Knight. The talons will completely replace the fingers on the model.
Custodian Guard – Eagle Claws $13.73 CAD
These new upgrades are available via Comradequiche’s online store Gadgets + on Shapeways, as well as other fantastic accessories and upgrades available.
Here’s how your next Knight can look all painted up with these upgrade bits by our very own Rob Baer:
Be sure to press play on our video below to see all the detailed pieces of the new Adeptus Custodes Imperial Knight upgrades.
