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Early War Monsters delayed

I was pleased to hear in the Battlefront preview video in December 2024 about their new releases.

Back in 2011 I wrote this after the release of the Mid-War Monsters.

I do hope that we see future “monsters” for Flames of War, there are some nice concepts and ideas out there for both Early-War and Late-War.

In the Battlefront preview video it was announced that Battlefront would be producing some Early War ‘Eavies. The preview included glimpses of the British TOG and the French Char 2C, see some photographs in this post.

Alas in a recent video announcement, the release of these massive tanks was said to be delayed. However we did get to see some photographs of painted versions of these monsters.

This is the French Char 2C.

This is the British TOG.

Alongside these we saw some British A13 cruiser tanks, infantry, artillery, and the delightful Light Tank VI.

For the French we saw the Char B1 bis.

These will (I suspect) be all plastic kits. I’ve been waiting well over ten years now for these monsters, I can wait a little longer…

In the original preview video there was also mention of a German super heavy tank, but it was not identified in the review, I suspect it might be the Großtraktor that was built by Krupp and entered service in 1935. However despite seeing some nice PzKpfw I tanks and PzKpfw III tanks and variants, no mention was made about the German tank…

Though we did hear about a 1960s version of Team Yankee called Checkpoint Charlie, sounds interesting.

The Merwyrm returns from the depths

In the Warhammer Community there was news about the re-release of the Merwyrm for Warhammer: The Old World.

The Merwyrms are distant, watery cousins of the dragons, among the most ancient beasts in the Old World. The Sea Lords sometimes summon and bind them to their will, letting them loose writhe in battle, battering and eviscerating the foe with their heavy bulk and sharp claws – a dark, watery foil to the nobility of the dragons above.

What’s interesting is the origins of the model.

This is a rare kit returning to the range for the first time in more than a decade – a beast once part of the Warhammer Forge range.

This did make me wonder if there will be future releases for Old World from the short lived Warhammer Forge range.

One of the models I always liked, but never bought was the Marienberg Landship.

This was a lovely model. Did think we would never see it again, now I am wondering if we will see it again?

Plastic Arvus Lighter on pre-order next week

One of the reveals at the World Championships Preview back in November was a plastic Arvus Lighter for The Horus Heresy.

This week we found out that it goes on pre-order on the 18th January.

I said in my previous post when the model was announced.

I really like this model and I will probably get this when it is released.

Though released for The Horus Heresy, I suspect it would also make a great model for, not just Warhammer 40K, but also Necromunda.

Burlok Damminson on pre-order next week

This week we found out that this lovely dwarf miniature goes on pre-order on the 18th January.

Burlok Damminson was an old dwarf in the era of Karl Franz, but we see him here as a young and impetuous inventor who’s really getting on the nerves of the Engineers’ Guild… He’s armed with several proprietary experimental weapons, and substantially improves nearby ranged units by his very presence.

The model is made of Forge World resin.

Very tempting.

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Early-War Monsters

I was pleased to hear in the Battlefront preview video about their new releases. Back in 2011 I wrote this after the release of the Mid-War Monsters.

I do hope that we see future “monsters” for Flames of War, there are some nice concepts and ideas out there for both Early-War and Late-War.

Well here we are thirteen years later and next year we are going to see some Early-War Monsters.

In the Battlefront preview video (see below) it was announced that Battlefront would be producing some Early War ‘Eavies. The preview included glimpses of the British TOG and the French Char 2C.

There was also mention of a German super heavy tank, but it was not identified in the review, I suspect it might be the Großtraktor that was built by Krupp and entered service in 1935.

More a medium tank than a heavy tank, the other option might be the Eckard Extending Panzer.

Anyhow, I had been thinking about getting some 15mm Char 2C models (3D printed versions), but I think I will wait now for the Battlefront model, I have been waiting over ten years, so what’s less than a year between friends.

No more Grot Tanks

When I visited Warhammer World in September I did think about buying some more Grot Tanks.

As I toured the exhibition, I decided that I would probably get some more Grot tanks, as I had enjoyed building and painting the ones I had bought before.

In the end I bought some other stuff.

So when I was looking on the online store recently I was really disappointed to see that the Grot Tanks have been retired and are no longer available. That’s a real pity, I liked those models. Not sure if I will be able to get some more secondhand.

Plastic Arvus Lighter

One of the reveals at the World Championships Preview was a plastic Arvus Lighter for The Horus Heresy.

The Arvus Lighter is a small, general purpose cargo shuttle that is widely used by the Imperium of Man for many tasks, both in space and on the surface of planets. The Arvus is commonly used by both Imperial Navy warships and Imperial merchant vessels, including Rogue Traders.

I really like this model and I will probably get this when it is released.

Though released for The Horus Heresy, I suspect it would also make a great model for, not just Warhammer 40K, but also Necromunda.

Photographs of the resin model of the Arvus Lighter.

Death Korps of Krieg

One of the reveals at the World Championships Preview was the Death Korps of Krieg models for Warhammer 40K.

Across the range there are soldiers, artillery, heavy weapons, and cavalry.

We first saw the Death Korps of Krieg as a Forge World resin release back in the day. I remember thinking really nice concept, but those resin models filled me with dread, lots of small parts and a high price tag to match. Of course these new plastic models will probably have an equally high price tag as well.

In addition to the infantry, guns, and horses, there are a few plastic tank kits from the Horus Heresy range that the Death Korps of Krieg could use. In addition resin models such as the Gorgon Armoured Assault Transport are still available as well.

For me, the release of the Death Korps of Krieg provides a little hope that other Imperial Guard regiments might again see the light of day, specifically the Tallarn Desert troops. Might be some time though.

They’re coming back…

Next week you will be able to preorder some fantastic classic Warhammer Fantasy plastic buildings that are making a return as part of Warhammer: The Old World.

If you’re looking to spruce up your tabletop, there’s a treat in store next week. Several classic plastic terrain kits are making a triumphant return, including the Fortified Manor of the Empire – which combines a Sigmarite Chapel, an Empire Watchtower, and the Walls & Fences with a bespoke upgrade frame to create a massive centrepiece emblazoned with Empire heraldry.

One of the most popular posts on the blog is about this terrain when it was released back in 2007.

There was a chapel and a watchtower. Combined they were released as a fortified Manor House.

I did have the chapel, but never got around to finishing it.

I never bought the watchtower, but I am quite tempted to get it this time.