Yo, need some Daemons before your Chaoses, dawg?
Well they are here. And whether we like it or not (or even if they were meant to be released in this order), the lost wave of plastic Daemons have finally arrived.
Much like the unexpected, (but again not unappreciated Space Wolves/ Tyranids release a few months ago) this round of releases left a lot of people scratching their heads….
Rumors have now been swirling about a possible dual Sixth Starter set, and Chaos Space Marines release now in September (traditional the slowest month in the game store cycle), along with perhaps a super splash of Horus Heresy goodness from Forge World.
There were also whisperings of drama with the higher up at Games Workshop about the release order itself as well.
For now though, the release gods have given us these new daemons, and for that I am thankful.
I LOVE the new Plaguebearers, and Nurglings. These guys are just so full of character and detail I, personally at least, really can’t ask for more from the subject matter.
I mean there is a Nurgling doing a handstand mooning his opponent!!! How awesome is that? Oh Nurglings, you jovial mischievous little beings.
The Plaguebearers kit was cool as well, because each model has two top torsos, allowing you to make super unique looking squads!
So I’m stoked about these new kits, even though *some* people think they look rather silly.
The other kits are also very well done as well, I think. The quality of detail on the tzeenctch kits, Screamers, and Flamers, especially is off the charts.
The Seeker Chariot is pretty cool looking in all its configurations, but I’m not sold on the Daemonettes themselves, or even the whole super chariot thingie to be honest. The concept just seems to me kinda forced, I guess?
Regardless it’s always good to get new releases in general, so it’s tough for me to be too critical about a new plastic kit!
So that’s pretty much it, checkout my two video reviews below for the skinny on the inner workings on the new kits.
Enjoy the videos, and if you happen to be in the market for any of the new Daemon models keep us in mind and click here! Have a good weekend guys! -MBG
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 the Las Vegas Open, each of which attracts thousands of 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 2011 Adepticon 40k Team Tournament. He was even featured for his painting in issue #304 of Games Workshop’s White Dwarf Magazine.
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.
