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INSIDE THE BOX – Tau Fire Warriors / Breacher Kit

By Rob Baer | October 25th, 2015 | Categories: Product Review, Tau, Unboxing, Videos

Tau Firewarrior Team 101

The new Fire Warriors kit is here that can make two staples for any Tau army. Come see the new kit, unboxed!

The new Fire Warriors / Breacher kit is a HUGE improvement over the old 2001 one. This looks to be a wonder to assemble,  either version of the troops, and comes with enough parts to keep the heat on those pesky Astartes!

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Description

Amongst the best-equipped infantry in the Galaxy, Tau Fire Warriors are bristling with suites of complex targeting, communications and strategic mapping systems – even before their weaponry comes into the equation. Their Strike Teams form impressively accurate long-range gun lines, pouring fire into any weak point and sniping targets from a safe distance, while the Breacher Teams clear buildings, bunkers and strongpoints with up close and personal aggression. Both teams are equally respected, capable – and rightfully feared.

This multi-part plastic kit gives you everything you need to build ten Tau Empire Fire Warriors, in their Strike Team configuration. One model may be upgraded to a Shas’ui, and the kit includes two drones, a DS8 tactical support turret, a selection of different shoulder pads and back packs and a choice of weapons – pulse pistols, pulse carbines, EMP and photon grenades! 230 components in total, with ten Citadel 25mm Round bases, one Citadel 40mm Round base and two small flying bases.

This kit can also be assembled as a Fire Warriors Breacher Team.

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PROS:

  • Tons of parts for customizing your warriors with lots of gear
  • Both male and female heads
  • Enough weapons to equip models with Pulse Carbines, Rifles or Blasters!
  • 20 total Shoulder Pads included!

CONS:

  • Pay close attention the assembly instructions, the majority of weapons arms can only be assembled only one way.
  • About $15 increase in price over last kit, which is a nearly 50% increase.

Overall the new kit is a vast improvement on the old version, and will serve the next generations of Tau hobbyists with no issues.

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May the way ahead be lit by the glow of a pulse rifle!

 

Fire Warriors/ Breachers Unboxing 

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About the Author: Rob Baer

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Rob Baer

Job Title: Managing Editor

Founded Spikey Bits in 2009

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About 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 currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls. 

Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.

Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.

With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.

While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.