More 40k is on the way, and we’ve noticed something about the models for the new Space Marine Heroes release that is coming in November.
Space Marine Heroes is a collectible line of minis that are sold individually. They have their own names, poses, and wargear. Originally, these were only available in Japan but it looks like they’re spreading around the globe!
There have actually been rumors about this making rounds on the internet for a while now. Multiple retailers here in the states are beginning to report the latest word on what’s in store for us.
New Space Marines Coming in November
Previously Space Marine Heroes was only available in Japan for the longest time. Current they’re actually getting their second series of Marines as well there that will be featuring Blood Angel Terminators.
As for the rest of us, we’ll be getting some named Ultramarines.
The Idea Behind the Models
Space Marine Heroes is a blind-buy collectible coming from Games Workshop in November. This is a collection of 9 miniatures to collect that are sold in CDUs of 12 with a rarity system. 8 of the miniatures will be in every CDU and the ultra rare will be in every third dispenser. The goal for this release is to place this collectible item in stores that do not normally carry Games Workshop as well as the normal Games Workshop stores
The whole idea behind these models is to get people who know nothing about Warhammer into the game. They will also be in stores where you wouldn’t normally find any GW models. It appears the reasoning seems to be the same as the new boxed games, Space Marine Adventures, Blitz Bowl and the new LoTR game at Barnes & Noble, or even 40k Monopoly; market saturation, and new customer acquisition.
Don’t worry though, these models WILL be at your local GW stores too.
Sprue snap-off design
Space Marine Heroes are designed to be snapped off the sprue with your fingers and can be push-fitted together. The models will also come in a basic color similar to the Chapter. (We’ve seen this with Series one and two.)
The boxes will be a “Blind Buy” collectible series with a rarity aspect. The packages will come pretty standard-issue. You’ll get the model on sprue, a picture of the model painted up, instructions, and a collectors card.
There is a total of NINE miniatures to collect (as opposed to the original 12 that Japan got) and they’ll be sold in a case of twelve. Keep an eye out for your ultra rare figure as well.
He’ll be difficult to get ahold of, but judging by his silhouette we may have already seen him before:
Brother Captain Tassarius
If you were worried about the quality and detail of these models, they most definitely do not disappoint!
Secrets Revealed For Space Marine NOV Release
Based on the pictures we’ve seen, it looks like we may be getting a slightly different set of minis from what Japan got. On the back of the North American box, there’s a total of nine models with the probability of getting them.
But in Japan there were 12 models offered:
Space Marine Heroes set one originally sold in Japan
So where are the other three models spotted in Japanese model lineup? Well we think we found them, and as it turns out, you can purchase them right now as well!
Take a close look at the minis in Space Marine Adventures: Labirynth of the Necrons.
- The blue Marine is Brother Sevastus.
- Brother Calistus is the green Marine.
- The grey Marine is Brother Aethor.
- Brother Toriad is probably the yellow Marine.
- The red Marine looks to be Brother Dolor.
Spot THAT Space Marine! The Auspex, the Sergeant, and the Heavy Bolter Marine are in the board game, while the remaining nine Marines are coming inside the new Space Marine Heroes here in America.
So it looks like with a little effort you’ll still be able to get a hold of all 12 of these Marines as Labirynth of the Necrons and Space Marine Heroes will be in stock hopefully for most of the holiday season!
Check out how easy it is to build these new Marines in our video review that shows how easy it really is.
Look out for this batch of the Emperor’s finest to hit the shelves sometime in November. The total box will cost around $84.00.
Which Marine is your favorite? Is this a good design to get new players into Warhammer?
Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
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About Wesley Floyd: Wes has been in the Warhammer hobby since 2015 and joined the Spikey Bits writing team in 2018. He is known for his satirist takes on trending topics and imaginative yet amazingly affordable hobby solutions to painting Warhammer miniatures.
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