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Khemrian Warsphinx

Khemrian Warsphinxes are giant leonine statues created to roam the chambers of royal pyramids, guarding the inner sanctums of great Tomb Kings.

Bretonnian Battle Pilgrims

These fanatical Battle Pilgrims follow Grail Knights into battle.

Their wish is to bask in the glory of the knights as they fight and die on the battlefields of the Old World.

They have a burning passion for glory, so will follow their idols, praise their words, rejoice in their acts of heroism, regardless of weather and geography.

These are metal castings.

Duelling a Dragon

This impressive model was at Warhammer World.

It was a Bretonnian Knight in battle with a Dragon.

The modeller has managed to capture a moment in the fight which looks like the dragon is actually flying at the Knight. Nice scenery and little touches like the broken lance.

Close up of the Knight which I had photographed on a previous visit to Warhammer World.

More photographs of the Bretonnians.

The Siege of Volganoff was originally displayed as the Siege of Altdorf at Games Day 2010 and was then put into place at Warhammer World in 2015. A few years later it was reduced in size. The Chaos forces were replaced with Orcs and the the “new” diorama was entitled the Siege of Volganoff.

The diorama has changed quite a bit over the years. More photographs of the Siege of Volganoff.

Webspinner Shaman on Arachnarok Spider

Arachnarok Spiders are vast arachnid predators possessed of a malevolent sentience. Especially old and cunning spiders often carry a Webspinner Shaman and his mob of hangers-on into battle. The shaman draws power from his howdah’s catchweb spidershrine, to boost his ability to weave spells and call on the Spider God for its wicked aid.

Opening the box

On a recent visit to Warhammer World I purchased the boxed Orc Warboss on Wyvern for Warhammer: The Old World.

I never had this (originally) metal kit, this version is resin and I did like it. did think about using it for my Feral Ork army. Though I might paint it for an Orc and Goblin army for The Old World.

The model comes in a plain Forge World box.

Within the box are a number of resin pieces, some plastic wings and a large rectangular plastic base.

The original version of this model was metal. This has been re-released as a resin model. The castings were excellent.

They will need to be washed, cleaned up, stuck together and then fitted onto the base.

Unboxing the Dwarf Engineers

On a recent visit to Warhammer World I purchased a blister pack of four metal Dwarf Engineers.

I did baulk slightly at the price of £37.50, nearly ten pounds per miniature. I know it’s been nostalgic when I remember buying a blister pack of five dwarves back in the 1980s for £1.95.

I was pleased though that these were metal models.

These were originally released about twenty years ago. I never bought these, as my original dwarf army comprised miniatures from the 1980s and 1990s.

Within the blister are the four dwarf models, separate weapons and tools, and four 25mm square slottabases.

These will need to be cleaned up, stuck together and then fitted into the bases. I am planning that these will be painted in the same style as my drunken dwarves.

They have snowy bases with light blue uniforms.

Buying stuff at Warhammer World

I was visiting Warhammer World and decided I would treat myself to something. I did have an idea of the kits I might get, but wasn’t really set on any one thing.

I did consider getting the Macharius Vulcan Heavy Tank, which is one of the models on the top of my wants lost. However it wasn’t in stock. Another idea was the Warhammer World exclusive Land Speeder, but that also wasn’t in stock.

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.

Though you can mail order models from Games Workshop (that aren’t available in your local gaming shop or even branches of Games Workshop) there is something about buying them from Warhammer World.

So, before I paid my money I did look around at what else was around. Seeing the metal models available for The Old World, I started to feel a little nostalgic. In the end I bought two models from The Old World Range.

I bought the Orc Warboss on Wyvern.

I never had this (originally) metal kit, this version is resin and I did like it. did think about using it for my Feral Ork army. Though I might paint it for an Orc and Goblin army for The Old World.

The other thing I got were the Dwarf Engineers.

This was four metal models, which were originally released about twenty years ago. I never bought these, as my original dwarf army comprised miniatures from the 1980s and 1990s.

I was pleased with my purchases and am looking forward to constructing and painting them.

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.

Another thing to add to my wants list.

Very tempted…

One of the pre-orders next week for The Old World is for Prince Ulther’s Dragon Company.

A true classic returns to the Old World via Made to Order: Prince Ulther’s legendary Dragon Company, first cast as miniatures in 1985! Tasked by his father with freeing their ancestral home from the grobi scum that overran it 4,000 years ago, Ulther took a dragon-carved post from his father’s bed for his banner, and formed the Dragon Company to meet his familial obligations.

There are two packs available, a command pack, and a trooper pack.

The command pack includes Prince Ulther, Borri Forkbeard, a musician, and a standard bearer.