A Tomb Kings battalion box spotted on eBay may bring a new cost-effective option with Tomb Guard, Skeletons, and a Necrosphinx to the lineup.
The sands of Nehekhara are shifting again, and this time it’s thanks to a battered box that surfaced on eBay. A potential new Tomb Kings battalion box has people talking, and it’s raising questions about what Games Workshop might be planning next for Warhammer: The Old World.
Let’s break down what’s inside, why it matters, and how this could signal big moves for both the Tomb Kings and (maybe) Bretonnian rivals.
A Different Box Than the Starter Set
When Tomb Kings made their triumphant return, the faction came with a pricey launch box clocking in at $299 (but it has great value). That’s still the go-to starter on the official GW store.
But what surfaced on eBay isn’t that set, it’s something new, stamped with a 2024 copyright date.
Before anyone gets carried away, remember: copyright dates aren’t gospel. Just look at Lady Malys, her sprue was marked 2023, but she only hit shelves in 2025.
So this box could be something planned long ago, delayed, and now making a sneaky appearance.
What’s in the New Tomb Kings Battalion Box?
According to the auction listing, this battalion packs a very practical loadout for anyone wanting to bulk out a Tomb Kings army:
- 20 Tomb Guard
- 20 Skeleton Warriors
- 16 Skeleton Archers
- A Necrosphinx
- A Tomb King
If true, this mix feels spot-on for a mid-range army box. It’s not the full starter experience, but it delivers variety, an imposing monster, and a character, perfect for players who don’t want to drop $300 just to start rolling dice.
The Price Point Sweet Spot
Looking at other Warhammer battalion boxes, this setup seems like it would slide into the familiar $185 range. That makes it much more accessible than the full starter set, especially for new players eyeing the Tomb Kings but unwilling to empty their coin purses for the bigger box.
The value feels comparable, lots of infantry to build your core units, a big centerpiece model, and a hero to lead the charge. It hits the same balance as past battalion boxes across other factions.
The Mystery of the Damaged Box
The interesting wrinkle? The eBay listing shows a box that looks a little worse for wear. Usually, sealed GW products coming out of warehouses are crisp and clean. A beat-up box suggests it could have slipped through the cracks, literally, from damaged stock or scrapped packaging.
Cue the tinfoil hats: could this have come from the infamous “GW leak desk”? Veterans of the hobby will remember when product photos mysteriously showed up on the same background table or, in the case of Saturnine, in someone’s closet or car.
The resemblance hasn’t gone unnoticed.
What About the Bretonnians?
If Tomb Kings are getting a battalion box refresh, the natural question is whether Bretonnians will follow suit. Just like the desert kings, the knights of Bretonnia currently lack a battalion option beyond their original launch set.
A dual release would make sense: both factions started strong with pricey entry points, both are missing that mid-tier battalion, and both could use a box in the $185 range to hook more players into Warhammer: The Old World.
Final Thoughts on New Tomb Kings Battalion Box
At the end of the day, it’s just a box that surfaced on eBay. Until GW posts it on their site or shows it in a preview, we’re technically in rumor territory. But the model lineup makes sense, the value lines up with other battalions, and the Tomb Kings really could use a lower-barrier entry point for new players.
So is this the future of the Tomb Kings range? Possibly.
Is it guaranteed? Not yet.
For now, it’s a curious sandstorm on the horizon, and one that might sweep up Bretonnians in its wake.
The leaked Tomb Kings battalion box could be a clever move from Games Workshop, offering a cheaper and more balanced entry point into the faction than the $299 starter. If it’s an official product waiting in the wings, it shows just how much demand there is for flexible, mid-priced Warhammer: The Old World army boxes.
Until GW confirms, keep your Ushabti-sized expectations in check, but don’t be surprised if we see the sands shift again very soon.
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