The Original Contemptor Dreadnought? 40k Flashback

By Rob Baer | June 25th, 2025 | Categories: 40k Flashback, Forge World, Horus Heresy, Rogue Trader Era, Space Marines

Spikey Bits » 40k Flashback » The Original Contemptor Dreadnought? 40k Flashback

Welcome to 40k Flashback, where I dig deep for something cool that I have or have seen from back in the day. Which according to the comic Dane Cook was a Wednesday…

So what do you think, did Forge World rehash this old pewter dreadnought for the Contemptor? Me likey either way. And it only cost 3.50 Pounds to boot, what a deal! -MBG

Rob Baer

Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.

Rob also co-founded and is a panelist on the weekly tabletop miniatures podcast, The Long War, with over 500 episodes, and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.

Game-wise, he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying with miniatures since the 1980s. With over 30 years of experience in hobby retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. SEE ALL ARTICLES >

More from Spikey Bits

Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Sponsored placements, when present, are labeled. Editorial picks and opinions above remain independent.

Lucent: The Shockingly Affordable New Hobby Light For Miniatures