Here are all the new Warhammer Old World pre-order Releases for the Grand Cathay faction hitting store shelves now!
Updated on July 5th, 2025, by Rob Baer with pricing equivalencies in local currencies and links to order yours.
Games Workshop’s June 21st pre-orders for Warhammer The Old World, featuring the highly anticipated Grand Cathay faction, and some new LOTR Made-to-Order minis are here!
Here’s the latest on this week’s pre-orders for the new faction. Be sure to read the latest updates on how GW is requiring stores to purchase stock for this initial release wave, as it may impact availability in your area.
Grand Cathay Begins Invading The Old World
As of Saturday, July 5th, 2025, these are all available now at stores. If you’re still waiting on something to hit pre-order, be sure to check out the latest new release lineup in our updated Warhammer Roadmap for 2025.
New Warhammer: The Old World Pre-Order Releases
Gather ’round and ready your wallets because it’s time to revisit the battle-scarred world of Warhammer: The Old World! These new products may be your golden ticket to glory.
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- UK: Element Games (UK) | Merlin’s Minis | or | Wayland Games |
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- Worldwide: Amazon | eBay | or | Games Workshop’s Store |
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Arcane Journal Armies of Grand Cathay: $28 CAD$33 £16.50 €21.50
Ready to get your Grand Cathay army off the ground? This handy journal packs in everything you’ll need to run your force like a pro: new background, rules, 18 shiny new magic items, spell lores, unit profiles, upgrades—the works. Softback edition incoming and ready for pre-order.
Grand Cathay Battalion Pre-Order: $185 CAD$220 £110 €145
- Warning: Highly Allocated By GW To Stores
Kick off your collection with a beefy battalion box straight from Nan-Gau. Inside, you’ll find:
30 Jade Warriors who can swing halberds or go with hand weapons and shields. Enough bits for two units of 15 or three squads of 10, all with full command. 10 Jade Lancers, who hit like a freight train. Choose between two squads of five or a single cavalry wall of 10.
Two Grand Cannons, which you can turn into Fire Rain Rocket Batteries if you’re feeling spicy. Both come with four crew members, and yes, one’s a towering Ogre for each…
Besides our warning above, we also have a breakdown review of the value within the new battalion, which you can read here.
Shugengan Lord on Great Spirit Longma: $62.50 CAD$75 £40 €51.25
Commanders in Grand Cathay don’t just walk—they soar. The Shugengan Lord arrives on a majestic flying beast, casting spells or leading the charge depending on their mood.
The kit includes swappable heads for both the rider and the mount, plus arm options so you can decide if your general is feeling stabby or mystical.
Gate Masters of the Celestial Cities: $52 CAD$63 £31.50 €41
Jade Warriors answer to Gate Masters—grizzled veterans who’ve survived a decade manning the walls. This kit gives you two: one on foot, one on horseback.
The arms are even interchangeable, so you can hand out the battle standard or go full offense with sword and shield.
Sky Lantern: $160 CAD$190 £95 €125
These airborne marvels aren’t just for show. Sky Lanterns act as both command posts and mobile artillery, lifted into the skies by a caged Vermilion Warbird.
You can crew them with a Magistrate or Strategist, pop them onto the battlefield or use them on foot, and load them up with a choice of weapons and a bomb rack.
Also includes a massive transfer sheet with 115 bits.
Cathayan Sentinel: $127.50 CAD$155 £77.50 €102.50
Think of a mountain with a glaive. That’s the Cathayan Sentinel—an earth-shaking construct built to swat daemons and mortals alike like flies. Comes with multiple build options, from pose and head to weapon customizations. Size? Towering.
Grand Cathay Reference Cards and Dice Set:
- Dice: $44 $55CAD £27.50 €35
- Cards are Direct Order Only From Games Workshop
Stay organized with 36 quick-reference cards covering your army’s tools and tricks. Pair them with a set of jade-look dice featuring the Grand Cathay emblem on the six. Sleek, green, and lucky (hopefully).
Warhammer The Old World – Matched Play Guide: $28 CAD$33 £18 €23
For those who take their Warhammer face-offs seriously, this softback brings a heap of tournament advice, six tailored scenarios, and fresh objectives to spice up your next campaign.
New Middle Earth Battle Strategy Game Pre-Order Releases
The latest Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game releases are almost here! Packed with stunning miniatures, powerful heroes, and enough tactical options to keep you strategizing for days, these pre-order goodies are the perfect way to kick off your next adventure in Tolkien’s legendary realm.
Middle-earth Made to Order
- Direct Order Only From Games Workshop
More classics from the Strategy Battle Game ride back into town, this time with Gondor’s finest.
Dol Amroth makes a strong entrance, following their prince. Swan Knights on foot and mounted, plus Commanders, are all back in the shop for a limited time.
Faramir also joins the fray, leading with two Minas Tirith Command Sets. All cast in glorious metal, all wearing iconic plate armor.
Orders open Saturday, 21st June at 10am BST. Clock’s ticking—last call is Monday, 30th June at 8am BST. Expect a bit of a wait once they’re gone.
Final Thoughts From Us
So there you have it—Games Workshop is rolling out a treasure trove of new goodies that will make both Warhammer and Middle-earth fans giddy with excitement.
Whether you’re ready to lead a flying beast into battle or paint up some nostalgic metal miniatures, this pre-order lineup has the fantasy category covered this week.
Full Warhammer Old World Cathay Model Lineup
What do you think of the new Warhammer The Old World Grand Cathay Pre-Order offerings that are finally hitting store shelves this week?
