Unveiling the 2024 Warhammer Christmas Battleforces: A Festive Feast for Hobbyists
As the holiday season approaches, Games Workshop has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Battleforces, offering Warhammer enthusiasts a chance to expand their armies with exclusive, value-packed sets. These limited-edition boxes cater to both Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar players, providing a diverse array of units and models to enhance your tabletop experience.
Warhammer 40,000 Battleforces
This year's Warhammer 40,000 Battleforces feature meticulously curated collections for various factions, each designed to bolster your existing army or serve as a formidable starting point for new commanders.
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Adepta Sororitas: Penitent Crusade Host
Embrace the fervor of the Adepta Sororitas with the Penitent Crusade Host. This set includes a Ministorum Priest leading two Penitent Engines (which can also be built as Mortifiers), nine Sisters Repentia accompanied by a Repentia Superior, and ten Arco-Flagellants. Two Adepta Sororitas Rhinos are provided to transport these zealous warriors into battle, and a comprehensive transfer sheet with 290 decals allows for personalized customization.
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Imperial Knights: Valourstrike Lance
Command the battlefield with the Valourstrike Lance, featuring a Knight Paladin (which can also be assembled as a Knight Errant) and four Armiger Helverins. These towering war machines offer unparalleled firepower and durability, making them a formidable addition to any Imperial Knights collection.
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Necrons: Hypercrypt Legion
Awaken ancient power with the Hypercrypt Legion. This battleforce includes a Necron Lord with a Translocation Shroud, ten Lychguard (which can also be built as Triarch Praetorians), and ten Necron Warriors. Leading the charge is a C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon, embodying the eldritch might of the Necron dynasty.
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T'au Empire: Retaliation Cadre
Harness the advanced technology of the T'au Empire with the Retaliation Cadre. This set comprises a Commander in XV85 Enforcer Battlesuit, three XV8 Crisis Battlesuits, a ten-man Fire Warriors team, and a selection of Drones. This cadre exemplifies the T'au's strategic versatility and firepower.
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Dark Angels: Ravenwing Spearhead
Lead swift and decisive strikes with the Ravenwing Spearhead. This battleforce features a Ravenwing Talonmaster, six Ravenwing Black Knights, and a Ravenwing Darkshroud. These units embody the speed and precision of the Dark Angels' elite forces.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Battleforces
For Warhammer Age of Sigmar enthusiasts, the 2024 Battleforces offer a rich selection of units to enhance your armies and dominate the Mortal Realms.
- Cities of Sigmar: Founding Foray
Establish new strongholds with the Founding Foray. This set includes ten Freeguild Fusiliers, an Ironweld Great Cannon, a Fusil-Major on an Ogor Warhulk, five Freeguild Cavaliers, a Freeguild Marshal with Relic Envoy, and a Freeguild Command Corps. This diverse force represents the determination and resilience of the Cities of Sigmar.
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Flesh-eater Courts: Charnelgrand Jury
Unleash the macabre might of the Charnelgrand Jury. This battleforce contains an Abhorrant Archregent, three Crypt Flayers (which can also be built as Crypt Horrors), twenty Crypt Ghouls, and a set of endless spells. This assembly embodies the dark hunger of the Flesh-eater Courts.
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Maggotkin of Nurgle: Feculent Procession
Spread the plague with the Feculent Procession. This set features a Great Unclean One, ten Putrid Blightkings, and two Pusgoyle Blightlords. These units exemplify the resilience and corruption of Nurgle's followers.
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Ossiarch Bonereapers: Mortisan Tithe-Echelon
Enforce Nagash's will with the Mortisan Tithe-Echelon. This battleforce includes a Mortisan Boneshaper, a Gothizzar Harvester, twenty Mortek Guard, and three Necropolis Stalkers (which can also be built as Immortis Guard). This disciplined force is the embodiment of the Ossiarch Bonereapers' relentless pursuit of bone tithe.
Pre-Order Information
These exclusive Battleforces are available for pre-order starting November 16, 2024. Given their limited availability, enthusiasts are encouraged to secure their sets promptly to avoid disappointment.
The 2024 Warhammer Christmas Battleforces present a unique opportunity for hobbyists to expand their collections with thoughtfully curated sets that offer both value and variety. Whether you're a seasoned commander or a newcomer to the Warhammer universe, these Battleforces provide the perfect addition to your tabletop adventures this holiday season.