Tyranid players finally got their flyer, and what a beauty this thing is both rules and model wise.
The apex predator of the skies, both kits have options for dealing with both air and ground targets (or prey) and seem to do both well. Did I mention they can both even regenerate as well?
This is a pretty neat kit with a very dynamic set of wings as well as new head and weapon options for the discriminating Hive Mind.
Both kits seem to be pretty good playwise as well depending on your battle plan.
That’s it for now, but believe you me, the debate is not over about whether these guys will affect the 40k “meta” or not.
And if you’re curious about the new Tyranids book itself, checkout my review of that HERE. Happy Modeling! -MBG
Just a quick clarification for the video the crone has the str 8 vector strike and the tentaclids are haywire not armorbane.
About the Author: Rob Baer
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 the Las Vegas Open, each of which attracts thousands of 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 2011 Adepticon 40k Team Tournament. He was even featured for his painting in issue #304 of Games Workshop’s White Dwarf Magazine.
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.
