Checkout my spankin’ new video unboxings of the new Daemons models; Plague Drones, Throne Khorne, Herald of Nurgle, and Flaming Chariot of Tzeentch.
There was a ton of rumors circulating about what exactly would be releasing and when (like plastic Greater Daemons), but now we finally have the new Daemon offerings.
Once again Games Workshop seems to up the bar with every new multi-part plastic kit they put out. In terms of assembly, and design these models almost defy conventional logic.
Huge plague drones that fly? Khorne dragsters? Only a truly chaotic mind could even come up with some of this stuff. And if you think that’s chaotic- wait till you see the rules themselves.
I especially like the new plastic Plague Drone models, which besides having a ton of cross over conversion potential, just look cool IMHO. The new Tzeentch Chariot seems a little busy looking, but the fact you get so much extra in terms of Heralds and alternate builds, it kinda makes up for it. Plus of course you’re free to build it in a way that suits your tastes as well.
Rounding out the release is the Throne of Khorne (aka the Khorne Dragster) that is definitely just as ground breaking as it’s Slaaneshi counterpart the Seeker Chariot (aka the Farming Combine) from last summer, and it remains to be seen how “accepted” these models will be.
And last, but certainly not least, is the Nurgle Herald model who takes being a Plaguebearer to a while new level of grotesqueness.
Overall I think a pretty solid release model-wise, and the dual system value for these models doesn’t hurt either. It’s a pretty neat feature that you can theoretically use the same figures for two different games!
Please enjoy my video unboxings of the new models below, and be sure to checkout my review of the Daemon Codex, and Army Book as well! -MBG
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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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.
