The Armies of Grand Cathay and the Mechanicum are both getting reinforcements from Games Workshop this weekend!
If you’re a fan of The Old World then I hope you’re ready for the new Grand Cathay Boxed set on the way. Plus, there’s a host of new Mechanicum units ready to march to war in the Horus Heresy. But which side do they fight for? That’s up to you. Anyhow, I am liking the new kits and was impressed by the new Grand Cathay ones this weekend. What are you excited about from GW?
via warhammer.com
Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Marshal $40
This multipart plastic kit builds a Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Marshal, an experienced leader for your Skitarii Conclave armies in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. They are formidable warriors in their own right, able to lead a Skitarii force from the front. As befits their position, they have access to the holiest of weaponry. They can be armed with a voltlock handgun or archaeotech pistol, and a phase claw, corposant stave, or auctorit sceptre, giving them the tools to take on any foe. The miniature also comes with two optional servo-skulls and a choice of three heads – hooded, bare, and helmeted with a crest – making it easy to customise your Marshal.
This miniature has no allegiance-specific markings, so you can use it in any Mechanicum force, whether you believe the Emperor to be the true Omnissiah or a false prophet.
This multipart plastic kit builds a Vultarax Stratos-Automata, a floating weapons platform for your Mechanicum and Skitarii Conclave armies in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. Armed with an arc blaster, Vultarax missile launcher, and dendrite talons, this fast unit is a threat at range and at close quarters. There are a variety of different dendrite talons and tendril designs, offering a degree of customisation.
This miniature has no allegiance-specific markings, so you can use it in any Mechanicum force, whether you believe the Emperor to be the true Omnissiah or a false prophet.
This multipart plastic kit builds six Myrmidon Destructors, elite heavy infantry for your Mechanicum armies in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. They can be equipped with armour-busting darkfire cannons or infantry-melting irradiation engines. When the fighting gets close, they employ their shock chargers to crush their foes. This durable unit is a great way to provide ranged support as it advances alongside the rest of your army. Each Myrmidon Destructor has a choice of two heads – hooded or unhooded – and there are six servo-skulls, which are interchangeable across the miniatures.
These miniatures have no allegiance-specific markings, so you can use them in any Mechanicum force, whether you believe the Emperor to be the true Omnissiah or a false prophet.
Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Corpus $90
This multipart plastic kit builds 16 Skitarii Battle-Pilgryms, fast infantry for your Skitarii Conclave armies in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. Each equipped with a voltlock arquebus, they are prepared to take on even the toughest enemy infantry. Their augmentations and armour make them difficult to kill, resulting in a tough, hard-hitting unit.
They can be assembled as one large unit or two units of 8 Battle-Pilgryms, each with their own optional squad leader armed with a voltlock handgun and power sword. There are 16 heads (of 8 designs), which are interchangeable across the miniatures. Two of the models each have a choice of two pieces of rubble to stand on.
Defenders of the Great Bastion Army Reinforcement Set $215
This packed boxed set is ideal for starting a new Armies of Grand Cathay collection – or expanding an existing army – to unleash in games of Warhammer: The Old World. Led by a pair of Astromancers, one on foot and one mounted, these reinforcements are well supported with magic. The majority of the force is composed of a Peasant Levy, who can overwhelm even tough foes with their numbers. Crane Gun Teams and Iron Hail Gunners add considerable firepower, capable of taking down any enemy at range. This box is the first place you can get your hands on all of these new miniatures.
This boxed set builds 53 multipart plastic Armies of Grand Cathay miniatures:
– 1x Astromancer on foot
– 1x Astromancer mounted on Cathayan Warhorse
– 1x Familiar
– 8x Crane Gun Teams
– 12x Iron Hail Gunners
– 30x Peasant Soldiers
Arcane Journal: The Breaching of the Great Bastion $29
This 48-page softcover supplement contains:
– The Land of Dragons: An in-depth look into Grand Cathay’s rich history and the people who call it home, highlighting the unyielding loyalty they have for both the land and its rulers.
– War in Grand Cathay: The forces of Chaos hurl themselves against the high walls of the Great Bastion, forcing the people of Grand Cathay to take up arms and fight for their homeland.
– Portents and Ploughshares: Background and rules for a host of miniatures, including Astromancers of the Celestial Court, Peasant Levy, Crane Gunner Teams, and Iron Hail Gunners.
– Armies of Grand Cathay: Featuring an updated Grand Army Composition list and the rules to field the Warriors of Wind and Field Army of Infamy.
Grand Cathay might need some back-up…
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