Review: Legio Custodes Battle Group
The Emperor’s golden guardians march to war in plastic, forged anew in a new generation of plastic kits. We’re reviewing the Legio Custodes Battle Group, the first major wave of new Custodes models for The Horus Heresy. This substantial release brings 15 models including a Shield Captain, Custodian Guard and Sentinel Guard infantry, a magnificent Contemptor Dreadnought, and the imposing Caladius Annihilator grav-tank. In this comprehensive review, we examine all the kits and explore their build options with high-res sprue images and an unboxing video.
Review: High Elf Blood Bowl Team: The Caledor Dragons
The High Elves take to the gridiron with grace and arrogance in the new Caledor Dragons Blood Bowl team. We’re reviewing this latest Elf team, which brings iconic fantasy units like White Lions, Dragon Princes, and Phoenix Warriors onto the pitch. In this review, we examine high-res sprue images, sculpt quality, build options, and whether these pointy-eared athletes are worth adding to your Blood Bowl league.
Review: The Twin Lance, Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip & Berehk Stornbröw
Three new special characters join the Warhammer 40,000 roster this month, spanning three very different factions. We’re reviewing The Twin Lance, a unique dual-character release for the T’au Empire; the Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip, showcasing the updated Tyranid Warrior aesthetic; and Berehk Stornbröw, champion slayer of the Leagues of Votann. In this review, we unbox all three kits and examine their sculpt quality and build options with high-res sprue images.
Review: John Blanche Masterclass sets Vol. 3 and 4
This is an honest and unsponsored review of the new John Blanche Masterclass Sets Vol. 3 and 4. After the first two paint sets, the second wave has arrived, this time with a warm-and-cold theme and loads of absolutely not grimdark vivid colours. I’m going through the 20 all-new Warpaints Fanatic colours and tell you whether and for whom the sets are really worth it. Is this exploiting a cash cow or a genuine upgrade for your painting station? You’ll find out in this post.
Review: Grand Cathay Defenders of the Great Bastion Army Reinforcement Set
The Great Bastion stands strong with Grand Cathay’s second wave of reinforcements. We’re reviewing the Defenders of the Great Bastion Army Reinforcement Set, which brings magical Astromancers of the Celestial Court, devastating Crane Gun Teams and Iron Hail Gunners, and masses of Peasant Levies to bolster the Dragon Emperor’s armies. In this comprehensive review, we examine all the new kits with high-res sprue images, explore their build options, and let you know whether these defenders are worthy of protecting Cathay’s mighty walls.
Review: Warhammer Underworlds Thanatek’s Tithe warband
Death claims its tithe in the latest Warhammer Underworlds warband. We’re reviewing Thanatek’s Tithe, the new Ossiarch Bonereapers warband that brings a Flex-style playstyle focused on cadaver tokens and tactical resurrection. With five fighters including the four-armed Thanatek and his two-headed retainers, this warband offers unique mechanics but raises questions about sculpt quality. In this review, we examine the models with high-res sprue images.
Review: Ossiarch Bonereaper Liege-Mortek, War Chariot, Mortis Reapers & Mortek Triaxes
The Ossiarch Bonereapers march forth with a substantial new wave of reinforcements. Adding to the bone tithe, we’re reviewing four new kits: the customisable Liege-Mortek, the impressive Liege-Kavalos on War Chariot, the dynamic Mortis Reapers assassins, and the long-awaited Mortek Triaxes archers. In this comprehensive review, we examine all the build options with high-res sprue images.
Review: Aeldari Eldritch Raiders Battleforce & new Vyper
The Aeldari Corsairs raid the galaxy with style in the new Eldritch Raiders Battleforce. After literal decades of waiting, the ancient Vyper jetbike finally receives a plastic update, now buildable as either a Craftworlds Vyper or the baroque Corsair Starfang. Alongside it comes Prince Yriel in his new Corsair garb, the first-ever Void Dreamer model, the winged Skyreavers, and the returning Voidreavers. In this comprehensive review, we unbox the entire battleforce in a 4K video, examine every build option with high-res sprue images, and let you know whether these swift raiders are worth adding to your collection.
Review: Huron Blackheart and the Masters of the Maelstrom & Lords of the Maelstrom Battleforce
Huron Blackheart’s reign of terror expands with not one but two new boxed sets. We’re reviewing Huron Blackheart and the Masters of the Maelstrom, featuring the Tyrant of Badab himself alongside his sinister inner circle, as well as the Lords of the Maelstrom battleforce, which introduces the new Red Corsairs Raiders and Reave-Captain. In this comprehensive review, we unbox both sets in 4K, share high-res sprue images, and examine all the build options.
Review: Lumineth Realm-lords Vanari Lord Regent
The Lumineth Realm-lords are receiving a new commander to lead their forces, along with a battletome and multiple army bundle sets. Today we’re reviewing the Lord Regent, a heroic general designed to inspire Auralan Wardens from the front lines. Read further for all the build options and high-res sprue images.
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