After months of disappointment, there’s some more good news from GW on allocations, well, at least for 40k…
Looks like Pre-Covid allocations are coming for the new 40k Chapter Approved book, but it’s pretty much business as usual on the AoS side of things as demand is sure to outstrip demand for things like Kragnos etc.
For now, though, let’s check out what goes on pre-order this week, and then take a look at how many of each will be available, and round it up with our thoughts on the matter.
Broken Realms: Kragnos $40 Limited Edition $80
The final installment for the Broken Realms saga arrives just in time for what looks to be a preview of the new AoS Starter box next Saturday.
What’s more, there are loads of new rules in the book, from warscrolls for the miniatures introduced below, to warscroll battalions and other updates for existing battletomes. You can also find six battleplans that let you refight the epic clashes described in the narrative.
Let’s hope the Destruction faction fairs better in AoS 3.0 than they did with the Broken Realms!
Kragnos, The End of Empires Model $160
Kragnos is a nigh-unstoppable juggernaut of destruction, especially when wielding the legendary shield, Tuskbreaker. Armed with the Dread Mace, made from the heart of a mountain, his realm-splitting might becomes truly cataclysmic. Having hunted the ancient race of drakes nearly to extinction for little more than sport, there’s not much left that can survive his focused rage.
Kroak trapped him under a mountain for thousands of years, but he’s finally escaped from his prison! Since he is a god of destruction, it makes sense that those armies follow him willingly into battle, even the Mega-Gargants look up to his powers (look how big he is compared to them).
If you’ve been looking for a centerpiece and a beat stick, this is going to be right up your alley! The mini itself is really something to look at and will be quite the painting challenge.
Lord Kroak $115
Lord Kroak’s stunning new model is as much a feat of structural engineering as it is miniatures design. Whether you’re looking for Kroak’s peerless sorcery to ensure your Seraphon never let the Great Plan go awry, or you’re simply after an incredible miniature to paint, you can pre-order this kit from next weekend.
The new model looks great, and finally, one of the most powerful mages of all time will actually have the mini to match! We’ll see how this build goes because there is not a ton of connection points for how big this looks.
Not to mention it’s no longer going to be finecast, so that’s just something nice for all Seraphon players out there.
Dexcessa and Synessa, the Talon and the Voice of Slaanesh $110
This kit builds either Dexcessa, the Talon of Slaanesh, or Synessa, the Voice of Slaanesh, so if you want to swell the ranks of your hedonite host with both of these formidable daemons, make sure you pre-order two sets next weekend.
GW has been releasing the new Broken Realms minis like crazy lately, and we’re not complaining! These are coming hot on the heels of the new Lord Kroak mini, and of course, now we know they will also be in the same book.
Warsong Revenant $55
Warsong Revenants are consummate all-rounders who make fantastic additions to all Sylvaneth armies. As well as possessing the ability to enhance the Bravery of friendly units while reducing that of your enemies, they’re no slouches in combat. The fact that they’re Wizards is an extra bonus too.
This definitely has some sweet detail, and we’re interested to see how the little army of spites actually works. It would be sweet if they made some swarm bases for them and you could sing them to life each turn! More likely it will just do damage to a nearby enemy, but the idea of Sylvaneth Scarabs sounds sweet!
Recognize that rumor engine? Who had money on it as being from an AoS mini?
Galen and Doralia $50
We introduced this dad and daughter duo of Azyrite witch hunters back in March, and you can employ their magic-busting skills in your Cities of Sigmar armies soon. The ven Densts play a key role in the events of Broken Realms: Kragnos.
Looks like Galen will be able to do some serious damage in CC and get rid of endless spells. Overall the mini looks great and should be a fun addition to any Cities of Sigmar army.
You’ll get a mixture of long-range support and CC with the pair of witch hunters. They don’t mention any rules, but we assume she’ll be able to snipe characters with her crossbow. Either way, it’s a pretty sweet mini!
New AoS Battalion Boxes
- The Butcher-Herd: $115
- Drycha’s Spitegrove: $100
- The Exquisite Pursuit: $90
- Rattachak’s Doom-Coven: $90
These weren’t really revealed in much other than in a picture in White Dwarf, so forgive the tiny pic! But like all the previous Broken Realms releases, the factions inside all grabbed a new Battalion Box.
Warhammer 40k Chapter Approved 2021 $40
Chapter Approved comes in two separate books for ease of reference. The Grand Tournament Mission Pack includes nine missions each for Incursion- and Strike Force-scale battles, as well as an updated set of secondary objectives, and more besides. Meanwhile, the Munitorum Field Manual is your one-stop shop for all your points value needs.
It’s back for 2021! The second installment of points updates and new missions for 9th Edition 40k drops next week for Warhammer 40k. Let’s hope there are enough to go around after 5 months of shameful allocations.
Ghazghkull Thraka: Prophet of the Waaagh! $65
Ghazghkull Thraka is an Ork Warlord of power unseen since Waaagh! The Beast nearly brought the Imperium to its knees in the 33rd Millennium. Many tales chronicling his rise to power exist, but for the first time, you can read all about the Prophet of Gork and Mork from the greenskin that knows him best – Makari. This book is available first as a limited edition, so make sure you get your copy before they’re gone.
Realm-lords (PB): $16
In Realm-lords, Dale Lucas weaves a thrilling tale that sees a trio of Alarith Stoneguard attempt to unravel an insidious plot by the servants of Slaanesh. Will the most bitter enemies of the aelves uncover the ancient weapon they seek to bring Hysh to its knees? Or can the three valiant protagonists thwart them at the last? Pre-order Realm-lords in paperback next week to find out.
Gotrek & Felix: The Sixth Omnibus $18
Comprising City of the Damned, Kinslayer, and Slayer, plus the short story ‘Rememberers’, the sixth Gotrek and Felix Omnibus relates the adventures of the legendary pair during the final days of the World-that-Was. After a series of heartbreaking betrayals, the friendship of the unlikely duo hangs by the narrowest of threads, even as Gotrek’s inevitable doom approaches.
Looks like this is the big lead-up to the official reveal for Age of Sigmar 3.0!
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Good News From GW on 40k Allocations (AoS not so much)
Listed to the right of each product are the allocations numbers (called “caps” now from GW) to stores from Games Workshop North America.
Like we said before, at least there is some good news this time, as the 40k Chapter Approved 2021 book can be ordered up to 30, hopefully, this means whoever wants them can get them and the secondary market scalpers leave our rules alone.
But, other than that, the allocations are pretty bad, on the Age of Sigmar side of things for a release that really seemed to be hyped up by GW. When technically every Destruction player at a store can use Kragnos, and there are only 2 to go around, that’s sure to create some feels bads.
Overall it’s better than before, but still not great. At least this time we didn’t only have negative news to report!
What do you think of the latest round of allocations from Games Workshop? Good, bad, or more of the same?
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