The Martians have landed. Checkout the amazing Adeptus Mechanicus kits up close!
Well the wait seems to have been well worth it for a new 40k faction, as these kits are just gorgeous! Plus with all the extra bits from heads to arms and even equipment, you can make a TON more infantry models with just a little conversion magic!
The new Skitarii kit makes both the Vanguard and Ranger units types from the Adeptus Mechanicus codex
Here’s the highlights
- 30+ different head options.
- Dual sets of Ranged Weapon Arms (Rifles and Carbines).
- Components are ‘guardsman’ sized so break out those extra Cadian bits for conversions!
They also include the ‘dinky’ new transfer sheet. Small but potent, the designs are great regardless.
Not to be outdone by it’s little cousins, the Ironstrider Walker kits comes with a large selection of bits as well, however it’s hard to say what some of their alternate uses could be. Personally I’d like to convert a legless version that was more of a jet powered cavalry unit.
Here’s the legged wonder’s highlights;
- Five different heads for the rider.
- Legs can be positioned on either hip joint to make multiple pose variations.
- Holstered and un-holstered Jezzail rifle bits.
The kit comes complete with the new oval base included in the Shield of Baal box set for the Carnifex model, and the new decal sheet to boot.
Congrats to Games Workshop for releasing such an awesome looking new faction for Warhammer 40,000!
Get close enough to touch the new Adeptus Mechanicus models in my first look video reviews below.
About the Author: Rob Baer
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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.
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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.
