Games Workshop Unveils Chaos Dragon Miniatures and Blood Bowl Beasts for August Pre-Order
Games Workshop has announced a new wave of pre-orders for Warhammer: The Old World and Blood Bowl, featuring Chaos-themed miniatures, new rules, and a limited-edition novel. The release includes a two-headed Chaos Dragon, Chaos Knights, and Battle March army boxes, alongside Blood Bowl star players like Morg 'n' Thorg and new Minotaur and Rat Ogre figures. White Dwarf issue 527 also launches, focusing on the new Warhammer 40,000 edition.
Key points
- Warhammer: The Old World pre-orders include a Lord on Chaos Dragon kit, which features a two-headed dragon and a Chaos Sorcerer, allowing for multiple build configurations.
- New Chaos army options include Champions of Chaos, 16 Chaos Warriors, and Chaos Knights, all featuring interchangeable heads, weapons, and shields for customization.
- Battle March army boxes for Warriors of Chaos and Grand Cathay are available, offering compact forces for quick-play games.
- Blood Bowl releases include the first plastic version of star player Morg 'n' Thorg, a new Minotaur miniature, and a Rat Ogre figure, along with rules for Blood Bowl Sevens.
- White Dwarf issue 527 covers the new Warhammer 40,000 edition, while Black Library releases a limited-edition novel titled 'Bjorn: The Fell-Handed' by Justin D Hill.
Background
This announcement follows recent Warhammer Community previews that highlighted other game lines, such as Kill Team: Exodite and new 40K terrain. The current release continues Games Workshop's strategy of expanding the Warhammer: The Old World line with Chaos-focused content and introducing new formats like Battle March and Blood Bowl Sevens.
Why it matters
The expansion of Warhammer: The Old World with Chaos-themed miniatures and new rules provides players with more options for building and customizing their armies. The introduction of Blood Bowl Sevens and new star players like Morg 'n' Thorg offers fresh gameplay experiences for fans of the football-themed wargame. Additionally, the limited-edition novel and new White Dwarf issue cater to fans of Warhammer 40,000 and lore enthusiasts.
What to watch
Pre-orders for these items are expected to open next week, with the limited-edition 'Bjorn: The Fell-Handed' novel available while stocks last. Further details on the new Warhammer 40,000 edition and Blood Bowl Sevens rules will likely be discussed in upcoming White Dwarf issues and Warhammer+ features.
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