It’s been a long time coming, but the ‘Guard finally have a plastic Hydra model!
The new kit makes both the standard Astra Militarum Hydra as well as the new unit called the Wyvern as well.
Both are excellent choices in the heavy support slot and now with Leman Russes costing less and coming in squadrons, these guys may be a “no brainer” to include in your army lists.
The model itself is very articulated, and with the Wyvern’s weapon system basically being the Hydra’s minus the barrels, it’s pretty easy to make both units from one kit.
I’m digging the detailed crew compartment and the Cuba Gooding Jr. weapon harness for the gunner as well.
Overall I think it’s a solid design and a great replacement for the original, right down it’s new realistic proportionings.
Take a closer look at the new Hyrda / Wyvern combo kit by pressing play on the video below!
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
