Big 40k rumors are here for Horus Heresy: plastic Primarch kits for Dorn, Vulkan, and Guilliman may be on the way, plus new Terminators and super-heavy tanks.
The warp is swirling with talk of new kits, and this time the rumors aren’t just about tweaks. If these prove true, Games Workshop is lining up a massive push into plastic models for both Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40k.
From Primarchs to Tyranids, this potential lineup looks stacked.
Let’s break down the latest on what may be on the way for Warhammer 40k, according to Valrak.
New Horus Heresy Primarch Models Going to Plastic
For years, Heresy players have had to wrestle with resin Primarchs, sometimes literally, when their parts warped. That era may be closing. The current word is that Angron Transfigured will be one of the last resin Primarchs, with all future characters moving to plastic.
It’s a huge shift that could make these iconic figures easier to build, more durable, and more widely available.
- Rogal Dorn: A new plastic Dorn kit is rumored again, themed for the Siege of Terra. Whispers point to two loadouts: a massive power sword or a brutal chainsword. Whether it’s a single kit or separate versions isn’t clear, but either way it’s a big moment for Imperial Fists players.
- Vulkan: Salamanders fans may finally get their Forge-Lord in plastic. With the new edition revisiting Isstvan and the Salamanders taking center stage on the box art, this rumor carries weight. No confirmation on a new pose, but even a straight material upgrade would be huge.
- Roboute Guilliman: Early rumors suggested a new Guilliman for 40k, but now these updated rumors now place him in 30k instead. A plastic version for Horus Heresy fits the current refresh strategy and would round out the loyalist line nicely.
Other Horus Heresy Plastic Refreshes
It’s not just the Primarchs. The armor and unit ranges are also getting attention:
- Cataphractii & Tartarus Terminators – A full redesign is said to be on the way, starting with Cataphractii in a larger scale, possibly closer to Indomitus Terminators. Tartarus is rumored to follow later.
- Abaddon – The Despoiler may be reimagined in this new scale, potentially tied to Siege of Terra or a Justaerin diorama.
- Justaerin Terminators – Sons of Horus elites are rumored to be returning in plastic alongside Abaddon.
- Big Tanks – With the plastic Fellblade already out, the Falchion, Glaive, and other super-heavies may be next.
Release timing? Spring next year is the supposed target, with possible previews at major events before that.
New 40k Tyranids, Corsairs, and More
On the Warhammer 40k side, the Red Terror, that old-school Tyranid legend, is rumored to be getting a new sculpt. This could coincide with an upcoming narrative campaign and the big US narrative event in November.
The chatter doesn’t stop there. Red Corsairs keep coming up in rumors, and even Necron characters like Trazyn the Infinite are said to be circling back into the release schedule. Space Marines are still hogging the spotlight right now with kits like Huron, but Xenos players may have surprises coming their way.
Final Thoughts On Latest New 40k Primarch Rumors
Moving Primarchs and elite units to plastic, rolling out redesigned Terminators, and refreshing beloved Xenos models like the Red Terror could inject real momentum into both games.
For hobbyists, this means easier builds, more conversions, and a fresh reason to expand those display shelves. For Games Workshop, it’s a clear push to grow Heresy into a true plastic powerhouse.
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