Check out the even more Warhammer 40k models that everyone would love to see again from Forge World’s nearly 20 years as a company!
We asked you all on our Facebook Hobby Group of which Forge World units you’d like to see come back.
These are the models that made it on this list from the first round of top picks from what commenters said they would like to see Forge World bring back!
Tau Orca Dropship
The Tau Orca is a Transport MONSTER. It only has 14 wounds and a 4+ sv. However, this thing is at least T8 and can carry up to 65 Infantry models or 32 Crisis Suits. While you might be risking a lot by filling this thing to the brim, if it gets ignored by the enemy, you can drop a whole lot of hate down onto the battlefield.
Tau are already fairly mobile so this probably wouldn’t see play in the competitive scene. But it’s also hard to not justify why you wouldn’t dump 65 Fire Warriors down in the center of the map.
Imperial Guard Gorgon
The Gorgon is a literal Grimdark Higgins boat thrown on some souped-up Leman Russ tracks. While there’s no shortage of armor or transport in the Imperial Guards’ armory, this thing would definitely make Guard players’ cheeks turn red.
Eldar Vampire Hunter
The Eldar Vampire Hunter is essentially a Wave Serpent taped to Xenos rocket boosters. This thing costs just over 3/4’s of a 2,000 pt list and is a T8 flying monstrosity. With 32 wounds and a 3+ sv, it should sit on the table for a turn or two. It can pivot, move, and pivot and is decked out with anti-armor firepower. While we might not see too many of these pop up in a competitive 2k list, they are amazing for Apocalypse games.
Imperial Thunderhawk Transporter
Sacrificing its armaments for transport capacity, the Thunderhawk Transporter was another popular option on the list. This thing sits at T9 with 26 wounds and a transport capacity of 15 +a vehicle. It can fit regular Infantry, Terminators, Bikers, and even the big stuff like Spartan Assault Tanks, Land Raiders, Rhinos, etc. The Thunderhawk may be intended as a “transport” it also flings out Thunder Hammer-stat firepower from its cannons.
Overall, it seems like Forge World Transports are another popular desire from the hobby community. And while these models might have stats in 8th edition, we’re currently having to find alternate substitutes or scrounge around sites like eBay for a relic!
What are your thoughts about the models in this list? Do you have any of these mentioned above? Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group, and sign up to get your free hobby updates newsletter each morning as well!
About the Author: Wesley Floyd
Wesley Floyd
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