GW is bringing back two popular Warhammer Commemorative minis for Boxing Day, which makes us think there really are no true collectible miniatures from GW.
Games Workshop kicked off the season by cracking open the Grotmas Calendar, then casually dropping the news that two old Commemorative Series minis are marching back onto shelves for Boxing Day 2025.
The Hunter Strikes for the T’au Empire and The Steel Rook for Cities of Sigmar are returning, ready to give collectors something new to argue about over leftover holiday ham.
Both minis were once event exclusives, prized by anyone who actually managed to snag them. Now they’re headed to Warhammer stores on December 26th, with online orders opening on January 10th, 2026, while supplies last.
What’s Making a Comeback from 2024?
The Hunter Strikes, T’au Empire
A dynamic Kroot operative frozen in peak “drop a meme in global chat and vanish” energy. Loved in 2024, then gone faster than a Fire Warrior in melee.
The Steel Rook, Cities of Sigmar
A walking brick wall in full plate, ready to crack skulls for Sigismund or guest star in your Cities of Sigmar army list.
Both minis were highly requested, and GW finally gave in, which leads us to the big question.
Warhammer Boxing Day 2025: Why Bring Them Back Now?
Maybe these models were too popular to keep vaulted. Fair enough. But longtime hobbyists have seen this dance before. When GW wants something back in the rotation, they just do it. There is no vault. There is no sacred exclusivity. There is only plastic, and plastic obeys no rules.
These weren’t widespread in 2024, which means plenty of players probably missed them. So, GW might be offering a soft redo for fans who got stuck on the sidelines the first time. Or maybe they just felt like printing more. Hard to say.
The takeaway is simple: miniatures are not collectible in the traditional sense. If GW can zap a mold back into existence whenever they want, treat “exclusives” like limited-time convenience, not holy relics to lock in a safety deposit box.
Final Thoughts on New Warhammer Boxing Day Miniatures
If you wanted these back in 2024 and missed your shot, this is your easiest path. If you play T’au or Cities of Sigmar, they’re thematic, stylish, and fun to paint. If you’re a collector, this is your chance to slot them into your display without shelling out vintage prices.
They’re limited, so they won’t sit around forever, but they’re not rare in the legendary sense either. Just solid Warhammer minis returning for one more lap.
Either way, treat this reprint for what it is: GW deciding to toss fans a bone and rerun two popular minis. No mystery, no magic, just fresh copies of cool sculpts hitting shelves again.
Grab them if you like them, skip them if you don’t, and keep an eye on the Grotmas Calendar because the holiday mayhem may just be starting.
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