Games Workshop has unveiled new miniature kits for the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game: a squad of Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs and a squad of Intercessors.
The return of Vanguard Veterans in the "Armageddon" box was met with great joy, but the snap-fit models lacked one of their most iconic pieces of equipment – shields. The new multi-part kit rectifies this, offering a full set of combat shields to protect the warriors during their daring charge into enemy positions.
Each Vanguard Veteran is armed with a master-crafted power weapon, and the new kit offers a choice of five swords and three axes. The squad sergeant can choose an ornate relic weapon, a thunder hammer, or a power fist. Additionally, the sergeant and two other veterans in a five-man squad can take plasma pistols from the Chapter's armory.
Each kit includes an impressive 19 heads, divided among various armor options and unhelmeted models.
The Intercessor kit is entirely dedicated to customization. Any of the arms in the kit can be used for all ten bodies. These include ten two-handed bolt rifles, three one-handed versions, four left arms pointing or holding something, and a chainsword, power sword, or power fist of choice for the sergeant.
There are also plenty of decorative accessories and head options. The kit continues the design philosophy of the "Armageddon" miniatures, combining older helmets and armor elements with more modern and standardized Mk X "Tacticus" sets. Plus, players will get the upper half of a helmet that can be hung on the belt.
In addition, back banners will return. This is the first time this classic Space Marine design element has appeared in an Intercessor box. These new releases will soon be available for pre-order along with "Codex: Space Marines."