Whether you’re marching to the metallic beat of Tzeentchian ritual or stalking the forest glades of Athel Loren, this week’s pre-orders are packed with major releases across Warhammer 40,000, The Old World, and Forge World. Here’s your full mission briefing.
Codex: Thousand Sons – Unleash the Esoteric Might of the Warp
The Thousand Sons return in full force with a brand new 120-page Codex that brings their twisted lore and Tzeentchian complexity into the current edition of Warhammer 40,000. Packed with thematic Detachments, updated datasheets, and robust Crusade rules, this book offers multiple ways to play one of the game’s most arcane factions.
Key Features:
- Five Detachments focused on themes like Tzaangor hordes, Rubricae formations, daemon-mortal hybrids, and more.
- Detailed lore covering the fall of Prospero, the Rubric of Ahriman, and the Thousand Sons’ current place in the galaxy.
- Combat Patrol and Crusade content, plus spectacular miniature photography.
Editions Available:
- Standard Codex
- Collector’s Edition with verdigris-coloured foil, black ribbon bookmark, and exclusive cover art.
- Limited Edition Box Set featuring art prints, six double-sided metal objective markers, a medallion fragment, 33 Stratagem cards, and 39 datasheet cards in a premium slipcase.
Also available:
- Warpflame Thrallband Battleforce: Includes Exalted Sorcerers, Scarab Occult Terminators, Rubric Marines, and four brand-new Sekhetar Robots.
- Combat Patrol: Thousand Sons: Led by a Daemon Prince and includes a Tzaangor Shaman, Enlightened riders, and Rubric Marines.
- Dice Set: 16 blue and yellow dice with the Mark of Tzeentch.
- Reference Cards: 39 quick-access cards for Stratagems, datasheets, and Combat Patrol rules.
Wood Elf Realms – The Forests Stir in Warhammer: The Old World
Return to the wilds of Athel Loren as the Wood Elf Realms make a sweeping comeback to Warhammer: The Old World. From elite archers and mystical cavalry to wrathful forest beasts, this release revives beloved classic units and characters.
Arcane Journal: Wood Elf Realms includes:
- Lore and rules for iconic characters Orion, King in the Woods, and Araloth, Lord of Talsyn.
- Two Armies of Infamy: Orion’s Wild Hunt and the Host of Talsyn.
- New magic: the Lore of the Wilds, unique Kindred rules, and new magic items.
- Available in softcover and digital epub formats.
Wood Elf Battalion Box (62 miniatures):
- 32 Glade Guard (can also be built as Deepwood Scouts).
- 20 Wildwood Rangers or Eternal Guard (options to build two units of 10).
- 10 Wild Riders or Sisters of the Thorn (or two units of 5).
- Includes two Wood Elf Realms Transfer Sheets (372 transfers total).
Characters and Units Returning in Metal:
- Orion with two Hounds of Orion.
- Araloth with his hawk Skaryn.
- Wood Elf Dragon Rider (metal dragon with plastic wings).
- Sets of Wood Elf Nobles, Mages, Branchwraith, and mounted variants including steeds, stags, and warhawks.
Plastic Kits Return:
- Glade Guard (32 models).
- Eternal Guard/Wildwood Rangers dual kit.
- Glade Riders (12 models with full command options).
- Wild Riders/Sisters of the Thorn dual kit.
Specialist Metal Units:
- Wardancers: Five fighters and a five-model command unit.
- Waystalkers and Waywatchers for your shadowy snipers.
- Warhawk Riders, Treemen, Tree Kin, and the all-new Beast Pack: a resin menagerie including a Bear of Loren, Deepwood Hounds, Forest Cats, Sylvan Boars, and four Beast Keepers.
Accessories:
- Reference Card Pack: 36 quick-reference cards for magic items, sprite rules, and Athel Loren spells.
- Dice Set: 20 pearlescent green dice with white pips and a custom six face.
- High Elf Reinforcements: Includes the Loremaster of Hoeth and a 12-model Silver Helms cavalry kit with transfer sheet.
Forge World Arcane Frogs – Because Magic Sometimes Backfires
In perhaps the most delightfully niche release of the year, Forge World brings you two Arcane Frogs cast in resin. Designed to accompany the Scroll of Transmogrification, these amphibian avatars represent unlucky enemies turned into frogs. Perfect for adding a splash of humour—or humiliation—to your games.
Final Word: Tzeentch Schemes, Forest Spirits Stir, and Frogs Leap
Whether you’re summoning warp-infused horrors or calling ancient forest spirits to war, this week’s pre-order lineup is a celebration of Warhammer’s arcane, classic, and chaotic best. Between the lavish presentation of the Thousand Sons Codex, the triumphant return of beloved Wood Elf units, and the irreverent charm of Arcane Frogs, the week ahead is one for collectors, gamers, and painters alike.
Keep your shelves cleared and your dice ready—pre-orders go live this Saturday.
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