The Maggotkin of Nurgle have a large wave of latest reinforcements on the way in which for Warhammer: Age of Sigmar. Time for a more in-depth look!
When it illness and plague Nurgle has the market cornered. And by the appears of those new Maggotkin miniatures, Ol’Papa Nurgle is spreading a few of that love round. Whereas they aren’t fairly as gross as earlier incarnations, they’re nonetheless gnarly trying. However take a more in-depth search for your self. We’ve bought them within the studio and the palms on speaks volumes.
Festus The Leechlord
Of all the brand new Maggotkin releases, I believe Festus bought the very best glow-up of the batch. He was all the time nasty trying however now he’s driving a large leech. Not solely does that match his identify nevertheless it provides extra to that “ick” issue than earlier than. I actually can’t wait to see what the neighborhood does after they get their palms on this mannequin.
Sloven Knights
It is a new unit and really a lot according to the course GW is taking Maggotkin. They’re clearly diseased however extra on that “mutated illness” practice vs the “rotting and nonetheless preventing” facet of Nurgle. I’m simply glad to see the Maggotkin get some new mounted knights personally.
Court docket of Gelgus
Effectively, that didn’t take TOO lengthy. These had been first out there in Warhammer Quest: Darkish Water. Now they’re coming to the tabletop as a unit very quickly. I believe that Gelgus makes an incredible trying Daemon Prince miniature. Maybe he’s going to be superior conversion fodder sooner or later. I additionally actually just like the Belga the Cystwitch miniature. That big maggot on the bottom is each on model and gross.
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Rotswords
The Rotswords are additionally a brand new unit and one other one I believe Maggotkin gamers might be glad to see. They’re new Infantry and pack some heavier armor than most. I believe this unit will discover a house as tanky frontline goal holders. I’m betting primarily based on Nurgle’s blessings that they will be further robust to displace. However we’ll have to attend and see how this one shakes out. That mentioned, I do just like the course this specific unit has gone. The armor and antlers is a pleasant nod to the kind of “blessings” Nurgle grants.
Pestigors
The Pestigors are again with new miniatures additionally! These had been part of the Warhammer Quest: Darkish Water launch however they’re getting repackaged as a unit field, too. Whereas I did have a smooth spot for the earlier model, I’m glad to see the brand new plastic package making it’s means into the Maggotkin releases. I believe that is one other unit that might be fairly helpful however I have to see their guidelines earlier than I resolve. Nonetheless, the brand new fashions do look cool and as soon as once more on model for Maggotkin and Nurgle.
Putrid Blight Kings
Lastly, the final new launch we’re is the up to date Putrid Blight Kings. I mentioned this beforehand however I believe these fashions showcase the brand new course GW is taking the Maggotkin probably the most. Why? As a result of that they had earlier miniatures. And while you see them side-by-side, you’ll be able to inform the brand new miniatures are very completely different.
I don’t hate this new look. However is it a special course. And it’s sort of odd to me. The extra I take a look at them the extra they remind me of clergymen in togas or one thing. They appear to have taken on a brand new function within the military as nicely. I’m curious to see what that finally ends up trying like on the tabletop as nicely. No matter occurs these new miniatures do seem like a cool unit to attempt to paint up. There’s fairly a distinction in supplies and textures to color. We’ve bought the softer material and pores and skin vs the tougher metals and antlers. And a few of the pores and skin is “heathy” whereas components are additionally diseased and bloated. In case you’re a hobbyist I really feel like GW simply threw down the gauntlet with these miniatures. Good luck!
The Maggotkin of Nurgle are going up for Pre-order this weekend. Simply make sure you wash your palms…
Author, Editor, Texas Native, and now Tex-Pat, Adam covers all issues Tabletop Gaming. Which incorporates Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Board Video games and all the things else that entails cube, boards, playing cards and a desk.
A hobbyist, participant, and collector of miniatures and video games, Adam’s present obsession are his Dying and Chaos Armies for Age of Sigmar, his Blood Angels and Tyranids for 40k, an increasing assortment of Marvel: Disaster Protocol minis, and his ever rising Arkham Horror: The Card Sport Assortment.
