Harlequins & Wave 5 of the Deepkin are on the way next week, as GW just revealed their latest May pre-order releases for AoS and even the Hobbit.
Games Workshop just gave a teaser on what looks to be the last of the releases for the Idoneth Deepkin that are due to go on order next week, and it looks like we’re going to be seeing releases for both Warhammer 40k, and Age of Sigmar, plus something special for the Hobbit.
Next week, you’ll be able to complete your Idoneth Deepkin collection by pre-ordering the Akhelian Guard and the Akhelian Allopex, while some of Middle-earth’s smallest heroes will be returning to the fold…
Akhelian Guard $50
Morsarr and Ishlaen Guard are the primary calvary of the Akhelian armies, elite mounted units that combine the martial skill of their riders with the biovoltaic properties of their mounts. These guys can fill a range of roles in your army, from line-breaking with the spear-wielding Morsarr Guard to blocking foes and screening the rest of your units with the Ishlaen Guard – the kit contains options for both, so which you build is up to you.
Akhelian Allopex $45
As for the Akhelian Allopex, It’s a flying battle-shark – do you need much more convincing than that? This monster is a great addition to any Idoneth Deepkin Phalanx, capable of softening foes up at range before closing in for the kill with a brutal deluge of attacks.
Harlequin Codex $35
Harlequin Datacards $15
Coming back from the LoTR vaults look to be new heroes from the Shire!
Finally, next week sees some of Middle-earth’s boldest (and smallest) heroes return – Farmer Maggot and his Hobbit Shirrifs. With the worlds of Middle-earth expanding through a steady trickle of new releases (including the recently released Nazgûl of Dol Guldur), the armies of Good might need some plucky reinforcements. We thought it’d be a great time to bring some out-of-production models back into general availability, with the Hobbit Shirriffs and Farmer Maggot. By combining these with other models, like the Hobbit Archers and Hobbit Militia, you’ll be able to field an entire army from the Shire.
With the Aeldari Webway Gate slated for pre-order on May 19th, this month’s releases are starting to round out quite nicely from the looks of things. Make sure you check back in with us tomorrow for the full list of releases going on sale later this week, as well as their retailer confirmed prices.
What do you think about the new release preview? Are you going to be picking up any them up when they drop this time around?
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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.
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