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Fans of The Horus Heresy have been treated to the announcement of several iconic new Adeptus Custodes miniatures, now fully redesigned in plastic. This is fantastic news, and not just for players of the 31st Millennium, as these kits will almost certainly find their way into Warhammer 40,000 as well.
This move to plastic is particularly significant. It confirms that Games Workshop is continuing its gradual replacement of the old Forge World resin range. Only a handful of units and upgrade options remain before this iconic collection is fully modernized.
The Telemon Heavy Dreadnought has received an entirely new sculpt. With sharper details, a more dynamic pose, and what will undoubtedly be a much easier assembly process, it should finally leave behind the drawbacks of resin kits, such as extensive cleaning, difficult fitting, and fragile construction. Games Workshop has also equipped the Telemon with a brand-new weapon option, adding even more versatility to the kit. Better still, there’s every reason to hope for a lower price than the old Forge World version, even if plastic kits aren’t exactly inexpensive these days.
The Gyrfalcon Jetbikes have also undergone an impressive redesign. The level of detail has been significantly improved, the proportions look more refined, and the switch to plastic should make assembly far easier while offering additional weapon options. Once again, a more affordable price would be very welcome considering how expensive the original resin models were.
One question remains, however: what will become of the Dawneagle Jetbikes in Warhammer 40,000? Their design is quite different, and many players actually prefer their appearance. Will both kits coexist, or is Games Workshop planning to unify the Custodes aesthetic across both game systems? Only time will tell.
The Pallas Grav-Attack has also received a complete overhaul. While staying faithful to the original design, the new sculpt is noticeably more refined and detailed. As with the other releases, the move to plastic should make the kit easier to build, more durable, and hopefully a little more affordable.
These new releases are excellent news for both The Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40,000 communities. It’s easy to imagine these plastic kits eventually making their way into a future Adeptus Custodes Codex, complete with updated rules for 11th Edition. That would be a logical step and one that many players are hoping to see.
We also have to applaud Games Workshop for modernizing these legendary Forge World kits. The transition to plastic not only improves the quality and accessibility of the miniatures, but also ensures that these iconic models remain available to a much wider audience of hobbyists.
And while we’re dreaming, why not hope for a fully plastic Titan, or even a brand-new Thunderhawk? Better yet, the return of a true Apocalypse game system designed for massive, titan-scale battles would undoubtedly be an incredible surprise for long-time veterans of the hobby.
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