Wargames Atlantic SpaceNam set makes perfect alternatives for Catachan miniatures; check out the possibilities in our unboxing!
This week we are cracking open the Wargames Atlantic new set to see how they look, plus get some ideas for what all they can be used for. Catachans are so hot right now (well, we’ll see once the results start coming in), and with this set, you can make an affordable army with these great minis!
This is a crossover with Reptilian Overlords, as they had these available as STLs, but getting them in plastic miniature form instead of 3d prints is just really amazing.
Rob will show you everything the models come with, how long they take to build, and how easy the conversions are. That way, you can decide if these boxes are worth your hard-earned hobby dollars.
Wargames Atlantic SpaceNam Alternative Catachans: Unboxing & Build
The nice thing about this kit is you can do a ton of different builds, save money the more you buy, and even get free shipping to the States for over $50. You get 20 minis for $40, which is insane, as just ten new minis from another company like Games Workshop can run you $50 to $60.
Plus, the more you buy, the more you save! You can get these down to about $1.25 a mini if you buy enough and get the same quality of miniature as Games Workshop, etc…
Looking at Wargames Atlantic’s site, they have all kinds of cool sci-fi minis but tons of historical stuff. They also sell to tons of stores throughout the world through distributors. You can find all of the stores that carry WGA on their easy-to-use store finder.
Even better, if you want to support your local game store, before you order direct from Wargames Atlantic, check the store finder listings.
SpaceNam Unboxing:
The packaging is also just really cool for these, and really captures the feel of the Reptillian Overlords style.
Sprues
One thing to remember, these miniatures don’t come with bases, but you can get them for super cheap on eBay or our own webstore here. There are five different sprues in each box, with each sprue making four miniatures with plenty of leftover options.
There are a bunch of legs, heads, and weapon options. So, you can really kit your squad out how you need. Overall, just more options than you would usually get, with tons of packs, equipment, and such as well. There is only one backpack per sprue, however, which is a bummer if you are looking to gear out a squad.
Even from this, you can see just how many different options there are.
Built Minis
Assembly-wise, they go together pretty easily and just look great.
They also have plenty of options for close combat weapons and sergeants.
The special weapons all look great, and they basically have every option you could want (five of each in a box).
A lot of the legs are set up where you could put their feet up on some tactical rocks, as it will obviously make them stronger and better at winning overall…
Size Comparisons
They are pretty perfectly scaled for the new Cadians (which are the same size and scale as the old Forge World Death Korps of Krieg shown) but obviously a bit more muscled!
This will be a very hard box to beat for something with so many more miniatures in a kit (and for less money). Plus, who knows, in the future, we could also see SpaceNam weapon teams and such from Wargames Atlantic and Reptillian Overlords!
Be sure to check out the video below for all the details.
Click Here To Get Your Wargames Atlantic SpaceNam Set!
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
