To celebrate Hobbit Day and the iconic birthday of Bilbo Baggins, Warhammer has unveiled an exciting new release: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim™ – Battle of Edoras starter set. Based on the upcoming The War of the Rohirrim™ movie, this boxed set features the forces of Rohan battling against the Hill Tribesmen, complete with new miniatures, terrain, and rules.
What’s in the Box?
The set includes 56 all-new plastic miniatures, portraying both mounted and on-foot versions of key heroes and warriors from both factions. It also comes with two Rohan houses and a 3’x3’ double-sided playmat featuring the grassy plains of Rohan.
The Rohirrim
The brave defenders of Rohan are led by Helm Hammerhand’s sons, Haleth and Háma, who both come in mounted and foot versions. The set also includes:
- 24 new Warriors of Rohan, designed with modern sculpting techniques while staying true to the classic style. They come armed with spears, swords, shields, and bows, ready to defend Edoras.
The Hill Tribesmen
The Hill Tribesmen, led by Wulf, a fierce warrior bent on revenge for his father’s death at the hands of Helm Hammerhand, make up the opposing force. Alongside Wulf are:
- General Targg, Wulf’s trusted strategist, with mounted and foot models.
- 24 Tribesmen of Dunland, who wield axes, swords, spears, and flaming torches, bringing fire and chaos to the plains of Rohan.
Extras in the Set
In addition to the miniatures, the set includes:
- A 176-page rulebook for the updated edition of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.
- A Scenarios & Profiles booklet with updated stats for all the new miniatures.
- Dice, range rulers, and a quick reference guide to help new players dive into the game.
This starter set promises an exciting new chapter for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, with more details and previews to come as the release approaches. Stay tuned!
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