More Warhammer 40k Boarding Patrols, the last Arks of Omen, and The Lion himself are hitting pre-orders this Saturday, April 15th.
Games Workshop has revealed all the new releases going up for pre-order this Saturday, April 15th, at 1 PM Eastern time here in the states!
New 40k Arks of Omen, The Lion & More GW Pre-Orders Revealed
The Lion & Retinue
The Lion has risen from his 10,000-year slumber, and he’s wasting no time putting traitors to the sword. The Primarch of the Dark Angels is a monstrously powerful duelist and indomitable battlefield leader, armed with the Emperor’s own shield and a massive power sword named Fealty. Your first chance to get him is in this celebratory launch set.
Alongside Lion El’Jonson you’ll get three elite Bladeguard Veterans – the perfect retinue for such a close combat powerhouse – a packed Dark Angels transfer sheet, and two beautiful prints depicting key art from Arks of Omen: The Lion.
Nothing is quite as exciting as a new Primarch release in Warhammer 40k, so the return of The Lion is sure to make a big splash! (Delayed in Australia and New Zealand.)
Arks of Omen: The Lion
The Arks of Omen saga finally comes to a close in Arks of Omen: The Lion, as Vashtorr the Arkifane assembles his Key-fragments and begins a ritual of cataclysmic proportions. The Dark Angels are hot on his heels, hungry for vengeance for the assault on the Rock, but even they can’t predict what they’ll find when information extracted from a traitor leads to the far reaches of the galaxy.
What we do know is this – before the end, a Primarch will return to lead his sons against the overwhelming Chaos horde. Lion El’Jonson walks the galaxy again, and an epic duel with his brother Angron beckons.
In addition to concluding the latest narrative arc for Warhammer 40,000, Arks of Omen: The Lion contains expanded rules for Boarding Actions. On top of extra faction rules for the Leagues of Votann, Thousand Sons, Imperial Agents, and Adeptus Custodes, there’s a suite of diverse Dread Encounter missions to add scenarios that tear the battlefield itself apart and suck walls and doorways into the warp, while 12 Breaching Operation missions let you smash straight through solid walls and leave diabolical traps for your foes.
With The Lion returning, there are also some lore implications. Get all that along with some new rules in the last installment of Arks of Omen.
Supreme Grand Master Azrael
Fresh from his battle with Vashtorr, Supreme Grand Master Azrael gets a standalone release just in time to lead the charge into the Arkifane’s lair. He’s an imposing miniature merging new Primaris style with plenty of classic details, from his back banner to the ornate Lion Helm.
Azrael is now available separately from his debut box, so get him now if you have been waiting!
Commander Dante
Azrael isn’t the only Chapter Master given the Primaris treatment – Commander Dante has barely tied a bow on the apocalyptic invasion of Baal and he’s already off finding more enemies of the Imperium to destroy. Someone really needs to give the guy a holiday.
Primaris Dante is finally here, so pick up this model if you’re a fan of Blood Angels.
Vashtorr the Arkifane
He’s had a few setbacks, but the time for Vashtorr to enact his grand plan is nigh. There are still a few things left to do on the battlefield though, so the Arkifane takes to the field for his own standalone release, ready to lead his cult in person.
Along with Azrael, you can also now get the Vashtorr separate from their debut box.
Arks of Omen: Sanguinary Guard Dice Set
The Sanguinary Guard are an awe-inspiring sight, decked out in gleaming gold armour and descending on pearl-white wings like true angels of death. This pack of 15 metallic gold dice are an equal match to their splendour, featuring royal red pips and the icon of their Chapter on the 6 face.
Boarding Patrol: Leagues of Votann
The Leagues of Votann have unparalleled expertise in salvaging space hulks, and their Boarding Patrol is packed with durable fighters who love a close-quarters scrap. An Einhyr Champion leads five Einhyr Hearthguard as the patrol’s immovable core, while five Cthonian Beserks and 10 Hearthkyn Warriors spread out to secure objectives all over the ship.
This Votann box has all you need for the start of a great army featuring all the standard choices players have been taking.
Boarding Patrol: Agents of the Imperium
The crews of Imperial Navy vessels are the first line of defence in brutal boarding actions, and teams of Breachers punch far above their weight in close confines. This Boarding Patrol, perhaps representing a Rogue Trader’s own combat team, consists entirely of Agents of the Imperium units usually restricted to a supporting role. 10 Elucidean Starstriders and 20 Imperial Navy Breachers make it a numerous and capable force, and there’s also an Eversor Assassin joining them – clearly, somebody important is on the other side of the bulkhead…
Start things off with Rouge Traders, an Assassin, and Navy Breachers in this interesting Patrol box.
Made to Order: Drukhari
Strange creatures and alien mercenaries are commonplace in Commorragh, and many end up in the courts of Archons, where their exotic abilities are highly prized. Others find themselves under the yoke of a Beastmaster, or twisted by the insane experiments of the Haemonculi – and now a grand selection of these unfortunates return next week on a Made to Order basis.
These resin kits will be available to order for nine days, between the 15th of April and 8am UK-time on the 24th of April – and they can take up to 180 days to arrive.
Beastmasters, Clawed Fiends, Grotesques, Mandrakes, Razorwing Flocks, Khymerae, Lhameans, Medusae, Sslyth, Ur-Ghuls, and even the Master Haemonculus Urien Rakarth himself will all be available to order this Saturday. Don’t miss your chance to add these sought-after miniatures to your Drukhari collection.
Made to Order offerings are always great for collectors or even if you want a unique model in your battle lines!
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