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40k Lion El’Jonson, Commander Dante, Arks of Omen, & More: New Pricing & Links
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 Retail Price: $110 (Sold Out)
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This set includes the following:
– 1x Lion El’Jonson
– 3x Bladeguard Veterans
– 1x Dark Angels Transfer Sheet, containing 220 transfers
– 1x Lion El’Jonson Portrait Art Print, measuring 145mm x 209mm
– 1x Lion vs Angron Art Print, measuring 145mm x 209mm
All models are supplied with their appropriate bases.
These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly
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.)
Arks of Omen: The Lion Retail Price: $60
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In this 128-page hardback book, you’ll find:
– The ongoing narrative of Warhammer 40,000, with galaxy-shaking implications for the Imperium as the Lion and his sons battle to foil Vashtorr’s designs
– An inspiring showcase of photography and battle scenes, featuring the armies fighting on the planet of Wyrmwood
– Additional rules for using four factions in Boarding Actions – Leagues of Votann, Thousand Sons, Adeptus Custodes, and Agents of the Imperium
– Rules for playing dramatic Dread Encounters that reshape the very battlefield and recreate climatic moments from the Arks of Omen saga
– Rules for explosive Breaching Operation missions that use Killzone: Soulshackle terrain components, as your forces blast through walls and jam hatchways
– Datasheets for Lion El’Jonson, Commander Dante, Navis Imperialis units, and Adeptus Arbites squads
With this book, you will also receive a code to unlock Arks of Omen: The Lion content in Warhammer 40,000: The App.
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 Retail Price: $45
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This multipart plastic kit builds Azrael, Chapter Master of the Dark Angels. This respected leader has crossed the Rubicon Primaris and now wears Mk X Tacticus armour, draped in robes and adorned with the symbols of his Chapter. Azrael raises the Sword of Secrets in one hand, while the other holds the Lion’s Wrath – an ancient combi-plasma weapon of fabled power. Beside him walks a Watcher in the Dark, one of the mysterious robed guardians of The Rock, which can be assembled carrying either an ornate scabbard or the Lion Helm – a sacred relic worn by Lion El’Jonson himself. Azrael himself can be built wearing the Lion Helm, or with a bare head.
This kit comprises 24 plastic components, and comes with a Citadel 50mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly
Azrael is now available separately from his debut box, so get him now if you have been waiting!
Commander Dante Retail Price: $45
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This multipart plastic kit builds Commander Dante, Chapter Master of the Blood Angels. This ancient hero has crossed the Rubicon Primaris, and goes to war clad in finely-wrought armour with sculpted musculature and angelic ornamentation. His helm incorporates the beautiful but terrifying Death Mask of Sanguinius himself, framed by his majestic iron halo. Descending from the skies on his custom jump pack, Dante aims the Perdition Pistol – an archeotech melta weapon of incredible power – and brandishes the lethal Axe Mortalis.
This kit comprises 26 plastic components, and comes with a Citadel 50mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly
Primaris Dante is finally here, so pick up this model if you’re a fan of Blood Angels.
Vashtorr the Arkifane Retail Price: $100
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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.
Arks of Omen: Sanguinary Guard Dice Set Retail Price: $35
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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 Retail Price: $140
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This set includes the following:
– 1x Einhyr Champion
– 5x Cthonian Beserks
– 5x Einhyr Hearthguard
– 10x Hearthkyn Warriors
This box can be used to assemble a variety of units – the recommended build for Boarding Action games is five Einhyr Hearthguard, ten Hearthkyn Warriors, and either an Einhyr Champion or five Cthonian Beserks.
All models are supplied with their appropriate bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly
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 Retail Price: $140
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This set includes the following:
– 1x Assassino Eversor
– 10x Elucidian Starstriders
– 20x Imperial Navy Breachers with 2x CAT Units and 2x Gheistskulls
This box can be used to assemble a variety of units – the recommended build for Boarding Action games is a Cartographica Rogue Trader, five Voidsmen-at-Arms, two 10-man units of Imperial Navy Breachers, and an Eversor Assassin.
All models are supplied with their appropriate bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly
Start things off with Rouge Traders, an Assassin, and Navy Breachers in this interesting Patrol box.
Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer Retail Price: $115
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This multipart plastic kit builds a Legion Cerberus, a massive tank capable of laying waste to the largest of targets. Its armoured hull is dominated by the triple-barreled neutron laser battery that gives the tank its name, but you’ll also find loads of options for auxiliary weapons. The Cerberus sports a pair of sponson-mounted weapons – your choice of heavy bolters, heavy flamers, lascannons, or volkite culverins, which can be assembled gluelessly to adjust their positioning as you see fit.
The kit also includes components to upgrade the Cerberus with a pintle-mounted weapon – a havoc launcher, heavy bolter, heavy flamer, multi-melta, or a combi-weapon with five configurations (bolter, flamer, melta, plasma, or volkite) – as well as a searchlight, a hunter-killer missile, and cosmetic options such as towing hooks, icons for Loyalists and Traitors, and a choice of a Space Marine gunner, spotter, or closed hatch.
This kit comprises 221 plastic components, and is supplied with a Legiones Astartes Vehicle Transfer Sheet containing 44 optional markings and icons for the Sons of Horus and Imperial Fists Legions. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly
Take the fight to enemy armor and try to blow them off the field with this dedicated tank destroyer.
Sicaran Venator Tank Hunter Retail Price: $80
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This multipart plastic kit builds a Legion Sicaran Venator, a high-speed vehicle designed for anti-tank operations. The Venator’s chassis is dominated by the long barrel and detailed mechanisms of its neutron beam laser, a devastating mid-range energy weapon. The tank also boasts a pintle-mounted heavy bolter and a pair of sponson-mounted secondary weapons – your choice of heavy bolters, heavy flamers, lascannons, or volkite culverins, which can be attached without glue to adjust their positioning as you see fit.
The kit also includes components to upgrade the Sicaran Venator with a searchlight, a hunter-killer missile, and cosmetic options such as towing hooks, icons for Loyalists and Traitors, and a choice of a Space Marine gunner, spotter, or closed hatch.
This kit comprises 199 plastic components, and is supplied with a Legiones Astartes Vehicle Transfer Sheet containing 44 optional markings and icons for the Sons of Horus and Imperial Fists Legions. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly
Similarly, this is also a great anti-armor option but with a little less ‘oomph and a little more zoom.
White Dwarf 487 Retail Price: $11
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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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