The next installments of the new Forge World Horus Heresy Upgrade Kits are here, this time for the World Eaters!
We know now that these won’t be in plastic, so if you were hoping for all new plastic, it looks like we won’t be getting everything in plastic after all… They are pretty cool, and it’s nice to see more upgrades!
Warhammer Community unveiled the new bits, but we’ll also take a look at some of the previous kits they released as well.
Sons of Horus Resin Upgrade Kits
This set of 11 detailed resin heads adds some malignant variety to your MKVI Legion Tactical Squads. There are three sets of three different designs, plus a bare-headed option criss-crossed with battle scars, and a magnificent helmet with a traditional top-knot fit for a Praetor.
Similar to the Imperial Fists ones, these will be in resin but are pretty cool considering the starter sets and main sets will not have any type of legion-allegiance.
Originally known as the Eye of Terra, this ominous symbol once represented the watchful gaze of the Emperor himself. Now this eye belongs to the Warmaster, and it’s watchful in a rather less comforting way.
Both sets will be up for pre-order soon, alongside their Imperial Fists counterparts. Further sets of heads and shoulder pads will be released for each of the Legions in good time.
Dark Angels Upgrade Kits
With nine regular helmets in a mix of three Calibanite styles – plus a winged Sergeant helmet, and a bare head with a snazzy beard and noble diadem – this pack of 11 heads is a great way to personalize your troops in Mark VI armour.
These are actually some pretty cool heads! Just remember, these are going to be resin, not plastic.
Also coming soon is a set of Mark VI shoulder pads for Dark Angels. The embossed Legion symbol on these pauldrons is perfect for ensuring your fully-painted sons of the Lion stand out in the heat of battle. Now they can proudly stand beside Madruk Sedras and his massive sword.
Nothing too insane, but if you really want to show off that legion pride, then these are going to be right up your alley!
Iron Warriors Upgrade Kits
This set of 11 resin heads allows you to accessorise and upgrade your own sons of Perturabo with an extra twist of Legion flair. On top of nine skull-faced helmets in three different designs, there’s a cyborg bare head and an appropriately-decorated helm for officers – why waste bolter shells when you can recycle them into a fancy crest?
If you really want to show your legion pride, these are the way to go!
Although designed for the new Mark VI Space Marines,* these heads will work just as well on any mark of power armour. But why stop there? Shoulder pads are a perfect canvas for eye-catching customisation, and a large sculpted Legion icon really pops against a black pauldron. Show the Lord of Iron you’re one of his most dependable minions valued subordinates with this pack of 10 resin shoulder pads, usable on almost any Space Marine model. Both upgrade sets are coming later this year, and pair wonderfully with Iron Warriors Transfers – as well as the Made to Order Iron Warriors MkIV Shoulder Pads and MkII Torsos coming to pre-order this weekend.
These have the classic feel, which is always something we like to see!
Space Wolves Get Forge World Horus Heresy Upgrade Kits
Despite what their enemies might claim, there are definitely wolves on Fenris, home planet of the VI Legion. So it makes sense that the Iron Priests would design some helmets that look like snarling wolf heads! Of course, for those who prefer the topknot and beard look,* there’s a bare head too – and even a classic combo of helmet and top knot!
These are interesting for sure and got some community backlash, but hey, if you want them, they will be on the way soon.
The sons of Russ are also getting a set of snazzy shoulder pads featuring the Legion’s symbol. It’s the perfect way to finish off your Space Wolves.
World Eaters Upgrade Packs
This set of 11 resin heads from Forge World contains five unique designs which will fit the new plastic Mark VI Tactical Squads. There are three sets of three crested helms for the rank-and-file, plus one slightly more ostentatious one for a squad leader, and a leering bare head replete with Butcher’s Nails.
These are definitely a little better than the SW ones, so hey, get your World Eaters looking fancy!
These helmets will pair delightfully with a set of 10 resin shoulder pads which are also forthcoming for the World Eaters from Forge World. There are five designs in total – you get two of each – all embossed with slightly more subtle Legion iconography than you’ll see on the battlefields of the 41st Millennium.
The shoulder pads are actually really cool!
New White Scars Horus Heresy Upgrade Packs
As you can see, part of these traditions were luxurious locks in a stylish loose topknot. You can recreate peak Chogorian style with this set of 11 resin heads for MKVI armoured Tactical Squads. As well as helmets for the regular Legionaries, there’s a bare head with a truly exquisite ‘do, and a sergeant’s helmet with extra fancy plumage.*
Some pretty cool heads are included, and if you play the legion, it might be worth picking a couple up!
There’s also a shoulder pad kit that comes with 10 trim-free resin pauldrons with the Legion’s thunderbolt icon sculpted on them, a canvas for the abstract angular patterns that make up the Fifth’s livery.
Like all the other sets, they keep that classic feel while upgrading them into the new edition.
Emperor’s Children Forge World Upgrades
See how that fabulous helmet plume puts other Legions in the shade! These eleven heads are ideal for creating Legion Veteran Squads, or making your Tactical Squads look even swankier.
The heads are pretty cool and will make your marines stand out!
These resin shoulder pads will make your miniatures look great – and the sculpted Legion icon is a doddle to paint – and perfectly complement the elegant iconography found on the Emperor’s Children transfer sheet, for those who want to add even more Legion markings.
Considering that the Emperor’s Children upgrades hit pre-order just a couple of weeks after the preview, we might see these hit shelves sooner than expected.
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