Is it worth $65? Retail accounts all over the world are getting allocated on the releases of this flyer, come see what’s inside the box!
I tell you what, even though the new flyer is slightly smaller than the Stormraven itself (and about $20 cheaper) don’t let that fool you – it’s a pretty neat kit.
Sure this two sprue kit (same as the Stormtalon) doesn’t have a clear canopy or as many moving parts as it’s bigger brother, it does have some other nifty features!
First Look Features:
- The Blackstar’s flight stem can be adjusted to be completely horizontal, or at a 45 degree angle for strafing runs!
- It’s back chaff launchers also moves along with the wingtip VTOL thrusters.
- There is no interior detail present, although the back hatch can be opened.
- The front =I= hatches are part of a bigger panel assembly and not removable or able to be opened.
- It also has several flight flaps that can be positioned up or down, as well as optional top mounted accessories.
Overall I think this kit is a great step in the right direction overall for the hobby, as it seems to be just the right amount of model for just the right price – something I literally have never said before about a GW product.
Checkout our first look review below, and lock in your new Blackstar NOW!
Corvus Blackstar $65
This multi-part plastic kit contains all the components necessary to assemble a Corvus Blackstar, armed with a twin-linked assault cannon (replaceable with optional twin-linked lascannons), stormstrike missiles (replaceable with a twin-linked Blackstar rocket launcher), an anti-air ballistics suite and protected by ceramite plating. 83 components make this kit, and it comes supplied with 1 Citadel 120x92mm Oval Base with flyer stem.
Worth $65? Corvus Blackstar – Deathwatch First Look Unboxing
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About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits In 2009
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Bio: Virginia restless, miniature painter & cat dad. He blames LEGOs for all this, as there was something about those little-colored blocks that started it all. Spikey Bits started with Rob trying to stay motivated to hobby on his backlog of projects and share his knowledge with others during the early blogging era.
Scale model hobbyist in the 80s, miniature wargamer, and trading card player ever since. He’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy since 5th Edition, but 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 minatures made of both pewter and resin.
