Sisters are turning out to be one of 40k’s most dynamic factions in terms of models. Check out the latest official and unofficial previews of new units.
Warhammer Community announced more miniatures and multipart kits coming if you didn’t manage to snag a Sisters Army Set. Unfortunately, they took down their post before most hobbyists saw it, but they did reposted it recently and added in new release images as well! Yah!
The Army Set release wave is behind us. So what do we still have to look forward to? A lot, actually. Here the latest previews on all the sisters still to come and some release rumors.
Sisters of Battle: Situation Report
When you all said you wanted plastic Adepta Sororitas, you really meant it!
We’re so excited to see the love you folks have for this new range – everyone here at Games Workshop put a huge amount of creative energy into remaking this faction, and it’s been truly humbling to see your response.
This weekend, we celebrated the redesigned Sisters of Battle with pre-orders of a special launch set, and our healthy supply sold out online in record time.
Even so, we know that there are plenty of folks out there who missed out, and to you, we’d like to say that we are sorry. We produced a huge number of this box, but even our optimistic estimates didn’t anticipate the full scale of the demand.
We’re working on some pretty cool fixes for this kind of thing going forward though. Right now, we’re putting the finishing touches on a new factory next door to our HQ so we can make even more Warhammer models, and we’ve just started work on a massive distribution hub so we’ll be able to stock and ship more Warhammer than ever!
Those fixes are a little way off, but we want to assure you that we’re on it, and you can rest easy knowing that when the full release of the Adepta Sororitas lands in early 2020, there will be plenty to go around.
You do still have a chance to get a hold of the Sisters of Battle Army Set set – your local Warhammer Store will have a limited supply of copies for launch on Friday 29th, and you might find some in your nearest independent retailer too. Make sure to get there early and you may still be able to grab a copy.
Even if you don’t, or there isn’t a Warhammer store near you, don’t lose faith – the Army Box was only the tip of the blade, the vanguard of a massive Sisters of Battle release that will be here before you know it. While, for now, the contents of the Army Set are specific to that particular box, units from the set will be getting their own multipart release in early 2020
Multipart Miniatures & Faction Support Previewed
The Rhino is one unit we’re waiting to see. These were originally previewed to come with circular doors. However, was changed some point soon after its first preview. There were, however, some other rhino-chassis type vehicles previewed showing circular doors. We’re also getting the Immolator and Exorcist!
Immolator with Flame weapon option
Exorcist with Lady Ga-Ga style helmeted weapons operator.
Sisters of Battle Retributors
The heavy weapons unit for the Sisters are getting a rework and we have to say we’re pretty happy with the results.
You might remember the Heavy Bolter from a while back. It was previewed along with a handful of other weapons.
Retributors are also getting a resculpted Heavy Flamer! But these aren’t just any Heavy Flamers. These are loaded with the classic Sisters iconography and style. From Fleur de Lise and medieval-looking barrel extensions, these girls are looking unique. Plus, from the two pics above, we can see that there’s going to be all kinds of variations between the models.
In addition to multiple options of each weapon type and a Sister Superior to lead them, the Retributors will have a number of head options, including bare, helmeted, or ones equipped with rebreathers – all of which have their own additional flourishes of detail.
cherubs are set to become a common sight across the upcoming Adepta Sororitas range. Whether they carry sacred texts, scrolls and relics, incensed-wreathed censors, or even the keys to the Simulacrum Imperialis carried by the Battle Sister Squads, they represent wonderfully macabre additions to many of the kits.
New Multipart Battle Sister Squads
Multipart Battle Sisters kits are coming in hot and packed with detail. Get a closer look at all of the weapon/head options on the way.
Going off of what we’ve seen alone, these individual kits are probably going to be pretty large. Fitting ten models on top of all of sorts of head/weapon options, there won’t be two Sororitas armies exactly alike!
Remember, so far we’ve only seed flamer-style heavy weapons with these girls. But they’ll also be getting the classic heavy bolters and multi-meltas from before as well.
Battle Sisters Kit Will Also Build Dominions & Celestians
Coming from the mouth of GW, the basic Troops kit will also offer two other unit builds:
What’s more, this set also builds you Dominions, forward-scouting vehicle killers and special-weapon wielders, as well as Celestians, elite bodyguards who’ll carve up anyone who dares attack your Canonesses. These units are marked by their own special components.
Sisters have had so much love put into them, each model looks like it could be a character in their own right.
Painted Hospitaller
First seen with a Bane-type mask and special Sororitas object in her right hand, it looks like the model was tweaked once more and painted up.
You can tell that the Hospitaller had her cool little religious pendant in her hand changed some with her face fully open under her hood.
New Diologus & Imagifier Models Spotted
Old Diologus Model
New Diologus Model
GW has certainly come a long way. The new Diologus model was first spotted in an early teaser photo. However, was officially unveiled with some serious cosmetic upgrades.
The Imagifier also got a helping hand. Carrying what looks to be some vague idol to Celestine or Katherine, she’ll be a must-have unit to inspire the rest of your ranks.
Multipart Canoness Options
Canonesses also got more love from GW getting some pretty amazing multipart options. From staves to power swords, plasma pistols to inferno pistols. the Canoness is looking to be able to fit a variety of frontline roles.
Junith Eruita on the Pulpit of Doom
Junith was another model recently spotted circulating around the web. It didn’t take long to GW to pull the curtain back on this one. How could you say no to a named Sister floating around on a pulpit carrying four flamers???
Coming from Warhammer Community after they took down the post we mentioned earlier and updated it, the Sororitas penitent engine’s multipart kit looks to offer a flail version with a heavy bolter on each arm.
The incoming multipart Seraphim combine the dynamic airborne poses you’d expect with a swath of optional extras. Of course, the holy trinity of bolter, flamer and melta is represented, as is a brand-new kit option – the elite combat-specialists of the Zephyrim.
Rumors of 2020 Release
After looking at all the kits from above, an Industry Insider says that we may not have too long to wait:
New stuff is coming February 2020, full army release.
With that covered, it might have been a worry to some of you that we were going to get an Army Set and then have to wait forever for more support. While GW has been known to draw out releases first spotted in Box Sets, we may not have to wait too long for Sisters.
Don’t lose faith – this boxed set is only the tip of the blade. The vanguard, if you will, to a massive Sisters of Battle release that will be here before you know it. While the contents of the Army Set are specific to this particular box, each and every unit in the army will be getting its own multipart plastic kit in early 2020!
New Mystery Datasheet Spotted: Triumph of St. Katherine
As one final “bonus” mini we are still waiting to lay our eyes on, first spotted on BoLS, this mysterious datasheet emerged showing what might be one of the most unique models in 40k. Being T3, 18 wounds, with a 3+/4++, this funeral procession is looking to be a new character. It’ll probably get shot off the board, unfortunately, but it is coming absolutely packed with rules that buff the rest of your force.
We haven’t seen the model just yet so keep your eyes peeled. It’s incredible to see so much hit a single faction all at once.
What do you think about the upcoming Sisters kits? What will you be massing in your Sisters list?
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