More Armageddon reinforcements reviewed: Yarrick, Wazdakka Gutsmek, Intranzia Fraye & Inquisitor Kroyle

The old warhorse rides again: Commissar Yarrick reviewed

The new plastic Commissar Yarrick comes in a small box with a small sprue, a 32mm base, and an assembly guide. The RRP is £29.50 / €38 / $48.

There are no build options; the model is monopose. Assembly is straightforward, though the coat comes in two halves and leaves a noticeable seam line down the centre (my favourite putty for filling seam lines is linked here).

The design stays close to the previous metal iteration, with modernised proportions: Yarrick now stands a little taller and his power klaw is slightly more restrained in size. A small scenic base with tactical rocks rounds things off. A solid and respectful update that stays true to the original.

Worth the edition-long wait: Wazdakka Gutsmek reviewed

Gutsmek is a brand-new (yet also very old) character model for the Orks. This spectacular sculpt comes in a box with two medium-sized sprue segments, a 120 x 92 mm oval base, and an assembly guide. The RRP is £52 / €67 / $85.

Wazdakka Gutsmek first appeared as a footnote in the 2nd Edition Orks Codex. He featured with artwork in the 3rd and 4th Edition books too, but it took until 2026 for an official model to finally arrive. And what a model it is. Thanks to that 120mm oval scenic base, Gutsmek turns out larger than expected. Nearly overshadowing even Ghazghkull Thraka himself with a height of about 110 mm to the top of his klaw. The effect-heavy pose makes this one of the most dynamic Ork models ever released. Gutsmek himself is kept relatively understated compared to his bike, which only makes Big Revva steal the show further.

Patreon bonus content: Ultra high-res, uncompressed versions of these sprue images (and backsides of the sprues) can be downloaded here.

During assembly you can choose to build the boosta of Gutsmek’s bike with or without the flame effect. The flames are the trickiest part of the build, requiring several small elements to be fitted together carefully.

On her high horse: Intranzia Fraye, Dogmata Superior reviewed

Intranzia Fraye, Dogmata Superior is a new character model for the Order of Our Martyred Lady. The box contains two sprue segments, a 60mm round base, and an assembly guide. The RRP is £44.50 / €57.50 / $73.50.

Patreon bonus content: Ultra high-res, uncompressed versions of these sprue images (and backsides of the sprues) can be downloaded here.

Senior members of the Ecclesiarchy do seem to have a knack for extravagant transport: Morvenn Vahl in her Paragon Warsuit, Junith Eruita on her floating pulpit, and now Dogmata Superior Intranzia Fraye on a walking throne. It’s a clear callback to the venerable Inquisitor Karamazov model, and borrows heavily from the design language of the Penitent Engines. The Throne of Blame itself is beautifully detailed and packed with character. Fraye, however, is the weakest element of the kit in my opinion. She sits very statically on her throne, manspreading like she is sitting on the loo, pointing vaguely into the distance. You can choose between a helmet and a bare head, but both feel rather generic. A more expressive pose and more characterful face sculpt would have elevated her considerably.

Riding into battle on the last of his kind: Inquisitor Kroyle reviewed

But nobody could accuse Inquisitor Kroyle of lacking character. This new Ordo Xenos character model is a genuine showstopper. Kroyle comes in a small box with two small sprues, an assembly guide, and a 60 mm round base. The RRP is £37.50 / €50 / $60.

Patreon bonus content: Ultra high-res, uncompressed versions of these sprue images (and backsides of the sprues) can be downloaded here.

Ordo Xenos Inquisitors seem to give the designers a free pass to go wild, and Kroyle bristles with extravagant details and creative ideas. His steed is a multi-legged, insectoid Garralisk (reputedly the last of its kind), presented on a rocky scenic base. The Garralisk comes with two head options: one with an open maw, and one fitted with a gas/breathing mask. Kroyle himself has two build options as well, with or without a feather-plumed helmet. In his left hand he carries the alien Jindarii tox-cycler sniper rifle.

Assembly is a little demanding given the many fine parts, including the reins, but it comes in handy that Kroyle himself forms a separate sub-assembly, making him easier to paint independently before attaching him to the Garralisk. And you’ll need any help here, because Kroyle is a rewarding but challenging model to paint with loads of gizmos and textures.