The Martian robots are finally here. Come see the new Kastelan robots and Datasmith up close.
Love it or hate it, the new release does bear a strange resemblance to the Baymax character. It’s clear with this guys though, the datasmith is the once in charge!
Theses new Kastelan Robots are kicking off the start of a Cult Mechanicus release that looks bridge the weaknesses in the Skitarii codex.
Their box set contains all the parts you need to make two of the new Kastelans, and their Datasmith ‘handler’ .
Here’s the highlights via Games Workshop
A huge, ancient robot built ten thousand years ago, the Kastelan Robot is a perfect example of the Adeptus Mechanicus’ repurposing of technology. Nearly unstoppable, their only flaw is that of any mere machine; they will follow instructions to the letter, even if this results in their own demise. A specialist Tech-Priest – the Cybernetica Datasmith – must constantly update and reprogram the Kastelan via order dataslates, lest this enormous, clanking robot simply stride blindly into a nearby chasm. Make no mistake, however; when his controls are set to destroy, the Kastelan will destroy.
This ninety-five component multi-part plastic kit contains everything you need to make two Kastelan Robots and one Cybernetica Datasmith. The Kastelan Robots are armed to where their teeth would be, if they had teeth – options include two sets of power fists, two sets of twin-linked phosphor blasters and a choice of carapace-mounted weaponry (incendine combustor or yet another phosphor blaster – two of each are supplied). The Cybernetica Datasmith is armed with a gamma pistol, dataspike and a servo arm assembly featuring a rivet gun. A prehensile socket drill allows him to reprogram the Kastelan Robots on-the-fly. He also features a choice of two heads.
Pros:
- Interchangeable arm and shoulder mounted weapons (Kastelans)
- Removable Chestplates (Kastelans)
- ‘Pose-able’ legs (Kastelans)
- Datasmith can be used for other roles like tech priests, etc…
- Two heads for Datasmith model!
- Contemptor dreadnought convertible?
Cons:
- Robot Heads will be hard to convert
- ‘Clampack’ design limits Datasmith’s conversion potential
- Rules not fully revealed yet (wave one)
If you’re looking for the full 40k rules to for the new models, you can pick up White Dwarf #67 for most of them or wait for the impending Cult Mechanicus codex to hit shelves in a few weeks. They also come with abbreviated rules in the instructions as well!
The new three model box set retails for $69 US and honestly does’t seem like a bad deal for two large models and one character.
It feels good to see more ‘inspired’ models from the 1990’s!
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About the Author: Rob Baer
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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.
