GW revealed a new Huron Blackheart model. See what’s new on the miniature, and what it means for Chaos in Warhammer 40k now.
Games Workshop saved something spicy for Christmas Day, and it lines up cleanly with the Chaos Space Marines rumor mill. Grotmas Calendar Day Twenty Five delivered a full reveal of Huron Blackheart, pirate lord of the Maelstrom and the infamous Tyrant of Badab, now reborn as a brand new plastic miniature.
If you have been waiting for more Chaos characters to get the glow-up treatment, this one checks a lot of boxes.
What Was Revealed on Grotmas Day Twenty Five
Games Workshop revealed that a new Huron Blackheart model is officially on the way for 2026. Best of all, this is not a quiet refresh or a subtle tweak. This is a full modern plastic kit that leans hard into the damage, the brutality, and the legend itself.
Huron strides out of the Maelstrom looking exactly like a Space Marine who survived a melta blast and decided to weaponize the aftermath. His armor is torn open down the right side, his face is mangled, and the Tyrant’s Claw is fully integrated into his ruined frame. It is grim, mean, and very Chaos.
Plus, the dangling Eldar soulstones and that Warlock pendant trophy feel like a deliberate wink, and it lends credence to an Aeldari hook. If GW wants to stir up a proper corsair mess, that kind of loot points straight at Prince Yriel and the other set of Corsairs cruising the void in recent 40k rumors, too.
And yes, his Hamadrya is right there with him too, because Huron without his creepy little companion would feel wrong.
A Closer Look at the New Huron Blackheart Model
From a hobby angle, this sculpt is doing a lot of work.
The exposed damage tells the story of Huron’s near-death experience without needing a paragraph of lore. The Tyrant’s Claw looks monstrous and oversized, exactly how it should. His pose sells authority without drifting into cartoon villain territory. This feels like a Chaos warlord who has survived betrayal, exile, and far worse.
If you liked the older metal or resin versions but wanted something that actually fits modern Chaos aesthetics, this new Huron Blackheart model delivers.
Why Huron Blackheart Still Matters in 40k
Well, Huron Blackheart is not just another Chaos Lord with spikes. He’s the guy who built the Red Corsairs from the ground up, turning piracy, intimidation, and pure ambition into a working business model. After surviving what should have been a gruesome death, he stitched himself back together and started collecting warbands the hard way, by smashing them until they either joined up or got spaced.
He leads with charm right up until he flips the switch, then it gets ugly fast. Loyalty is a nice idea until it gets tested, and Huron has a long history of making examples out of “friends” who start hesitating. That reputation bleeds way past the Maelstrom, and it is exactly why he stays interesting in the lore and on the tabletop.
Plus, seeing Huron Blackheart, the Tyrant of Badab, return in plastic pretty much green-lights that more Chaos, and Red Corsairs are on the way soon…
Yup, More Red Corsairs are on the Horizon
Speaking of which, we already know that Huron will not be arriving alone. Games Workshop teased that more miniatures tied to his command crew are planned for release in 2026. No names yet, though, we just have these silhouettes, which are enough to get Chaos players speculating.
Fortunately, rumors have been pointing toward Red Corsairs’ support for a while now, and this reveal does nothing to slow that down.
What This Means for Chaos Space Marines Players
This reveal feels deliberate. A modern Huron Blackheart model opens the door for rules support, narrative focus, and possibly a broader refresh tied to pirate-themed Chaos forces.
Even if you are not running Red Corsairs, this model has serious kitbash potential. The Tyrant’s Claw alone is going to end up on a lot of conversion projects.
Final Thoughts On the New 40k Huron Blackheart Model
Christmas Day Warhammer reveals are always meant to land with impact, and this one delivers. The new Huron Blackheart model looks brutal, character-driven, and long overdue. It fits the current Chaos design language without losing what made Huron iconic in the first place.
If this is how Grotmas closes out, Chaos Space Marines players have plenty to keep an eye on heading into 2026.
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