Here’s a first look at all the new 40k Characters, Arks of Omen, and more releases hitting pre-orders this weekend.
Get those hobby dollars ready if you want any of these new releases from Games Workshop that will go up for pre-order with your favorite retailers on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, around 1 pm EST!
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40k Lion El’Jonson, Commander Dante, Arks of Omen, & More: FIRST LOOK
The Loyalists haven’t grabbed a Primarch in a really long time, so this is quite an exciting release! Then, you can also get Commander Dante, Azrael, a new Arks of Omen book, and Vashtorr!
If you play Space Marines, this is going to be quite the week for you. Oh yeah, and two new Boarding Patrols as well!
The Lion & Retinue: Capped at 3 Per Store
The Lion has risen from his 10,000-year slumber, and he’s wasting no time putting traitors to the sword. The Primarch of the Dark Angels is a monstrously powerful duelist and indomitable battlefield leader, armed with the Emperor’s own shield and a massive power sword named Fealty. Your first chance to get him is in this celebratory launch set.
Alongside Lion El’Jonson you’ll get three elite Bladeguard Veterans – the perfect retinue for such a close combat powerhouse – a packed Dark Angels transfer sheet, and two beautiful prints depicting key art from Arks of Omen: The Lion.
Nothing is quite as exciting as a new Primarch release in Warhammer 40k, so the return of The Lion is sure to make a big splash! (Delayed in Australia and New Zealand.)
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Arks of Omen: The Lion
Capped at 3 Per Store
The Arks of Omen saga finally comes to a close in Arks of Omen: The Lion, as Vashtorr the Arkifane assembles his Key-fragments and begins a ritual of cataclysmic proportions. The Dark Angels are hot on his heels, hungry for vengeance for the assault on the Rock, but even they can’t predict what they’ll find when information extracted from a traitor leads to the far reaches of the galaxy.
What we do know is this – before the end, a Primarch will return to lead his sons against the overwhelming Chaos horde. Lion El’Jonson walks the galaxy again, and an epic duel with his brother Angron beckons.
In addition to concluding the latest narrative arc for Warhammer 40,000, Arks of Omen: The Lion contains expanded rules for Boarding Actions. On top of extra faction rules for the Leagues of Votann, Thousand Sons, Imperial Agents, and Adeptus Custodes, there’s a suite of diverse Dread Encounter missions to add scenarios that tear the battlefield itself apart and suck walls and doorways into the warp, while 12 Breaching Operation missions let you smash straight through solid walls and leave diabolical traps for your foes.
With The Lion returning, there are also some lore implications. Get all that along with some new rules in the last installment of Arks of Omen.
Supreme Grand Master Azrael:
Capped at 2 Per Store
Fresh from his battle with Vashtorr, Supreme Grand Master Azrael gets a standalone release just in time to lead the charge into the Arkifane’s lair. He’s an imposing miniature merging new Primaris style with plenty of classic details, from his back banner to the ornate Lion Helm.
Azrael is now available separately from his debut box, so get him now if you have been waiting!
Commander Dante
Capped at 2 Per Store
Azrael isn’t the only Chapter Master given the Primaris treatment – Commander Dante has barely tied a bow on the apocalyptic invasion of Baal and he’s already off finding more enemies of the Imperium to destroy. Someone really needs to give the guy a holiday.
Primaris Dante is finally here, so pick up this model if you’re a fan of Blood Angels.
Vashtorr the Arkifane
Capped at 3 Per Store
He’s had a few setbacks, but the time for Vashtorr to enact his grand plan is nigh. There are still a few things left to do on the battlefield though, so the Arkifane takes to the field for his own standalone release, ready to lead his cult in person.
Along with Azrael, you can also now get the Vashtorr separate from their debut box. We unbox and build them in the video below!
Arks of Omen: Sanguinary Guard Dice Set
The Sanguinary Guard are an awe-inspiring sight, decked out in gleaming gold armour and descending on pearl-white wings like true angels of death. This pack of 15 metallic gold dice are an equal match to their splendour, featuring royal red pips and the icon of their Chapter on the 6 face.
Boarding Patrol: Leagues of Votann
Capped at 1 Per Store
The Leagues of Votann have unparalleled expertise in salvaging space hulks, and their Boarding Patrol is packed with durable fighters who love a close-quarters scrap. An Einhyr Champion leads five Einhyr Hearthguard as the patrol’s immovable core, while five Cthonian Beserks and 10 Hearthkyn Warriors spread out to secure objectives all over the ship.
This Votann box has all you need for the start of a great army featuring all the standard choices players have been taking.
Boarding Patrol: Agents of the Imperium
Capped at 1 Per Store
The crews of Imperial Navy vessels are the first line of defence in brutal boarding actions, and teams of Breachers punch far above their weight in close confines. This Boarding Patrol, perhaps representing a Rogue Trader’s own combat team, consists entirely of Agents of the Imperium units usually restricted to a supporting role. 10 Elucidean Starstriders and 20 Imperial Navy Breachers make it a numerous and capable force, and there’s also an Eversor Assassin joining them – clearly, somebody important is on the other side of the bulkhead…
Start things off with Rouge Traders, an Assassin, and Navy Breachers in this interesting Patrol box.
Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer
Capped at 3 Per Store
The massive Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer is an armoured beast, mounting a triple-barrelled neutron laser battery onto a rugged Spartan hull to create a devastatingly focused anti-tank weapon. It can detonate tanks in a single blast while shrugging off return fire like it’s nothing – everything you want in a Lord of War.
Take the fight to enemy armor and try to blow them off the field with this dedicated tank destroyer.
Sicaran Venator Tank Hunter
Capped at 3 Per Store
If you prefer your anti-tank options a little more discrete, the Sicaran Venator trades mass for speed and can wind its way around enemy flanks before lancing neutron beam laser blasts right through the sides of opposing tanks.
Similarly, this is also a great anti-armor option but with a little less ‘oomph and a little more zoom.
White Dwarf 487
The latest issue of White Dwarf magazine continues the story of the space hulk Herald of Misery, adding new rules for deadly laser grids to Boarding Actions games and two short stories concerning the forces fighting within. Meanwhile, a Tale of Four Warlords takes on its second challenge of the year, while Part Five of The Great Stomp introduces campaign rules for Warhammer Age of Sigmar games set in the Living Peaks.
If you’re interested in all things Warhammer, White Dwarf is usually a good easy read every month!
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About the Author: Andrew Schrank
Andrew Schrank
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About Andrew Schrank: Over the past 15 years, Andrew has played all the games, including tabletop and video games, and immersed himself in the associated lore. Andrew joined the Spikey Bits team in 2018 and covers the Warhammer hobby and tournament scene, along with the latest in tabletop miniatures, each week.
Aspiring diplomat, Lord of Fluff, and Master of Ice Hammer, He loves Star Wars, Chaos Undivided, and Gundam. During his free time, he hunts Platinum trophies on PS5 and reads international news. On weekends, Andrew plays commander and cEDH games, often with unique strategies that push the limits.
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