This boxed set builds the Lion himself, available here for the first time alongside an honour guard of Bladeguard Veterans – elite warriors equipped with imposing shields and the finest weapons of the Chapter. Lion El'Jonson is a jaw-dropping miniature befitting his legendary status, striding over battlefield rubble in ornate knightly armour decorated with personal heraldry and the symbols of the Dark Angels. He's joined by a pair of mysterious Watchers in the Dark, and can be built with one of four different head options – a bare head, a hooded head, a crested helm, and a hooded helm. If you look at the design on the shield, it has a single-headed eagle representing the Emperor, and a serpent in its mouth depicting evil, Chaos, or even Horus himself,” Dom told us. Imagine being so mad at your son that you draw yourself eating him on your own shield.

After waiting 10,000 years for the Lion to return, make something of the occasion by buying The Lion & Retinue, Supreme Grand Master Azrael, and Arks of Omen: The Lion together – and scoring an exclusive artist-signed print of the Knight of the Nihilus. Only 300 copies are available, so act fast.** Commander Dante The Lion and Retinue is a Warhammer 40,000 boxed set that was released in September 2023. It contains a model of Lion El’Jonson, the Primarch of the Dark Angels, as well as a unit of five Deathwing Veterans. The set is designed to be a good starting point for players who want to start a Dark Angels army, or for players who want to add a powerful new character to their existing army. Continuing the exploration of the Dark Angels’ many heraldic choices, Annie has painted the Son of the Forest with his armour split in half between the traditional forest green of the Dark Angels and the rich bone-coloured armour of the Deathwing – the same colour scheme used by the Angels of Redemption successor Chapter. Fletcher GilesDark Angels Deathwing: This army list focuses on using the Deathwing Veterans to hold objectives and to prevent the enemy from advancing. Lion El’Jonson can be used to support the Deathwing Veterans with his psychic powers and his sword. Matthew from Goonhammer has chosen colder blue-grey tones for the highlights on the armour of his Lion, which work in tandem with rich golds, natural greens, and subtle weathering to ground this legendary knight. Marko Miladinović Their ability lets them choose at the start of the battle to fight on whatever terms best suit their game plan, but let’s not fool ourselves – whichever vow they swear, the end results will be dished out with a chainsword.

Primarchs aren’t ones for subtlety, and Jon from Pintureando Miniatures has made his Lion stand out with striking colour blends on the armour and metal, and source lighting effects to create glowing elements on the Watchers in the Dark and Fealty. Kudos on the use of the unhelmeted but cowled head, too. Jennie Ruskin Includes a step-by-step user guide for how to build The Lion and Retinue, from plastic sprue, through to a completed model which is fully assembled and ready to paint. This means that any Space Marine army can choose to use these Detachments should they see fit, provided they abide by their restrictions – no matter how much you love Librarians, you won’t be taking Space Marine psykers in a Righteous Crusaders Detachment. The main one you’ll need to worry about is that you can’t mix in units with a different Chapter’s keywords, so no non-Space Wolves named characters or Deathwing Terminators in the Champions of Russ Detachment, for example Dark Angels

That's a lot of damage potential for a pistol! If you're looking to upgrade your Dante model (or don't yet have him in your Blood Angels army) now's the time to follow his lead and leap into action. Warhammer 40K 30K New Releases - Horus Heresy Tanks Don’t worry if you can’t get your hands on this special edition set when it comes out – the Lion will be available solo in just a few weeks. You’ll have plenty of time to paint him up to use in your first games of the new edition of Warhammer 40,000. This novel takes the Lion on a quest through the shadowed paths between stars to gather loyal knights to his side once more, though many have long since been hunted as members of the Fallen. Unsure of who to trust, and without the aid of his Legion, his father, and his home, the Lion will need to find his place in a galaxy even less forgiving than the one he left.

Whereas Guilliman is all about optimism for a shining new Imperium, we wanted the Lion to be the dark, secretive side,” Dom explained. “We wanted him to sit in opposition to Guilliman, and from a narrative perspective, that gave us a really interesting place to go with his miniature.” Marko from Craftworld Studios has painted a breathtaking Lion El’Jonson that makes use of subtle and unusual contrasting colours in the shadows. The red and green shadows in the armour and the gold combine to create an otherworldly effect on this larger-than-life figure. Máryse Ouellet Fletcher from Tabletop Tactics has done a stunning job – glazed reflections on the emerald armour, non-metallic metal effects on the power sword Fealty, an incredibly expressive face, and he’s even borrowed an extra Watcher from another kit to hold the Lion’s helm.* Every good knight needs his squires. John AshtonStraight out of left field, Vincent has supplied the Lion in his finest Deathwing-coloured armour, with pristine white contrasted by dark scarlet accents to keep it feeling regal. Perhaps this is his Sunday best?** Patric Sands Lion El’Jonson is a master swordsman, and his sword, The Lion’s Sword, is one of the most powerful weapons in the Imperium. He is also a skilled tactician and strategist, and he is a natural leader. The Blood Angels are perhaps the most beloved and respected Chapter in the galaxy, known for their glorious self-sacrifice and willingness to defend every one of the Imperium’s citizens. Yet despite this nobility, their gene-seed harbours a terrible flaw, and the Red Thirst urges them to acts of unbelievable violence in the heat of close combat. After years of collecting, buying and selling, building and painting, we realised that we had amassed a small library of Build Instructions, Assembly Instructions and User Guides for various Games Workshop products. The Lion and Retinue set can be used in a variety of ways in Warhammer 40,000 games. For example, Lion El’Jonson can be used to lead a Deathwing strike force on an enemy objective. Or, he can be used to support a larger Dark Angels army in a pitched battle.

Rachel has painted her Lion with armour and cloth that has a matte finish and subtle highlights – providing a different take on the Primarch’s new suit of armour, one that contrasts effectively against the shining gold trim. Sam Lenz The answer to the proliferation of tanks on the battlefields of the Horus Heresy is clear – more tanks, but fitted with neutron lasers capable of obliterating enemy armour in a single shot. First up is the Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer, an adaptation of the Spartan chassis with a triple-barrelled neutron laser battery that can take a hefty dose of punishment while spitting out radioactive death. Sicaran Venator Tank HunterThe Cerebus Heavy Tank Destroyer is a massive unit that took quite a bit of time for me to build, but it looks so impressive on the battlefield - even unpainted (for now!). Armed with a triple-barrelled neutron laser battery, it may not be the fastest tank on the field, but it can easily turn most enemy units into a fine mist. The Lion has risen from his 10,000-year slumber, and he’s wasting no time putting traitors to the sword. The Primarch of the Dark Angels is a monstrously powerful duelist and indomitable battlefield leader, armed with the Emperor’s own shield and a massive power sword named Fealty. Your first chance to get him is in this celebratory launch set.* Along with the miniatures, this set also includes two pieces of artwork – a portrait of the Lion, and an action scene of him fighting his brother, the Daemon Primarch Angron.