The Thunderfire cannon is as powerful as ever, but unfortunately still out of stock from GW. Check out our top picks for alternatives to use in your army!
Games Workshop is out of stock of the Thunderfire Cannon on its webstore. But considering all the Space Marine hotness with two stratagems and Doctrines making this a cheap toolbox unit, there’s no surprise that almost every Marine list might auto-run one of these.
However, if you don’t have one yet in your collection, these brands offer some great Thunderfire Cannon alternatives. Keep in mind that you should always check with any tournament organizer to make sure any “counts as” model is allowed for that event. It’s our opinion that true counts-as models should be (or converted to be) the approximate profile of the model they are meant to represent.
Forge World’s Rapier Mortar Squad $55
This complete, multi-part resin kit is supplied with two Space Marine crew in MkIV ‘Maximus’ Armour.
Going to another option that’s still technically GW, the Rapier teams for the Horus Heresy are a great option. They’re almost exactly identical in model size and aesthetics. Just add a techmarine model…
Wargame Exclusive Imperial Obliterator €29.99
For 28mm scale wargames.
HQ resin TURRET model.
Especially fitting for a Dark Angels player, the Imperial Obliterator cannon is an awesome gothic-themed model that will fit right in. Note that this doesn’t come with the stand, and it may be a bit out of scale, but gets a solid “E” for effort. You can purchase the stand separately right here for €12.99
Mantic Game’s Forge Fathers Brokkrs Bundle $24.99
The Forge Father Brokkrs comes in a bundle of 11 miniatures that might make for a few awesome Tech-Marines or Servitors. But the main reason you’re buying it is for the tracked-gun
It’s a unique design on something sitting in the Thunderfire Cannon’s weight class and will be an awesome addition to the collection of firepower. Plus, for ten additional minis, that’s not a bad price at all.
Mantic Games’ Forge Fathers Weapon Platforms $39.99
This set contains 3 Plastic Weapons Platforms, including:
3 Plastic Jotunn Heavy Hailstorm Cannons
1 Resin Surtr Magma Cannon Upgrade
Crew and armoured shielding
Mantic also offers a small bundle of other awesome cannons that you can easily put a Techmarine behind. Which one of these is your favorite?
Kromlech’s Storm Cannon Heavy Weapon Platform $24.53
This set contains one resin Legionary Heavy Weapon Platform armed with Storm Cannon.
Designed to fit futuristic 28mm heroic scale. This model is approximately 53mm long, 44mm wide and 45mm height
Kromlech took their own spin on things bringing another awesome mini to the table. This weapon platform is unmistakably similar to the Thunderfire and at a decent cost with its own aspect of uniqueness.
HiTech Miniatures Hellfire Cannon €19.00
This is an older model that has recently made its way back to the web store. Just another option for you to consider when picking your alternate model! It even comes with a little DJ mixer in the back for those grimdank blast beats.
After looking at all of these Thunderfire Cannon alternatives which one is your favorite? Do you run more than one in your lists?
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About the Author: Wesley Floyd
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About Wesley Floyd: Wes has been in the Warhammer hobby since 2015 and joined the Spikey Bits writing team in 2018. He is known for his satirist takes on trending topics and imaginative yet amazingly affordable hobby solutions to painting Warhammer miniatures.
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