Tomb Kings are out this weekend!!!

So as the post says, we were graced by GW yesterday with the release of the new Tomb Kings codex and models!  Many years in the making, this is a much needed update and quite a few of you out there have already started building your undead force to conquer the tables.  Here is a summary of what is new out there.

Here is the info listed by Games Workshop on this new kit, which can be built as two separate models:

"Khemrian Warsphinxes are giant leonine statues that wade through the ranks of their foes, crushing them underfoot as if they were nothing more than bothersome insects. They are almost impervious to harm and their stone-hard hides protect them from all but the truest strikes; anything less than a direct hit from a war machine is likely to glance harmlessly away. They are terrifying foes to face, and enemies that do not flee before them are swatted aside by stone claws or torn apart by fanged jaws. However, this is just a fraction of their full destructive power. With unstoppable force, the Warsphinx can crash down upon enemy units, pulping bones and splintering organs. For those caught beneath this titanic creature there is little hope of survival.

The Necrosphinx is a nightmare beast of destruction that glides through the air in bounding leaps before falling amongst their terrified prey, scything down the living as mortals reap the wheat of the field. Only when all before them have been butchered will they stop. Enemy warriors are easy prey to these bizarre Undead constructs and even mighty monsters will find themselves struggling for survival. The Necrosphinx is truly the king of brutal, unending carnage.

This multi-part plastic kit contains 88 components with which to build one Khemrian Warsphinx or one Necrosphinx. This set includes all the various weapon options and upgrades that the Warsphinx and Necrosphinx can take, including a scorpion tail, variant heads and a full crew of Tomb Guard for the Warsphinx Howdah. The kit even comes with a Tomb King that can choose a Warsphinx as a monstrous mount."

Up next is my personal favorite of this release.  Again, here is the description straight from GW:

"Necropolis Knights are elite warriors who ride atop giant snake-shaped statues. They are tethered to their mounts by a sharp hook, held firm in one mummified hand as the other wields a heavy spear that carves through mortal flesh. Their monstrous mounts shatter bone with every swipe of their tails and sink scimitar-sized fangs into soft flesh.

Sepulchral Stalkers lie in wait beneath the desert sands, waiting for intruders to pass by before launching a devastating ambush. When the trap is sprung, several horrifying, snake-like forms burst from the ground to surround their prey. The Sepulchral Stalkers impale their foes on ornate staves before they even realise they are under attack. Their reputation, however, is made even more fearsome by their unnatural gaze, which can turn a foe into a pillar of sand with but a single glance.

This multi-part plastic set contains 94 components with which to build three Necropolis Knights or three Sepulchral Stalkers. There are several variant head options and parts to make a command squad for the Necropolis Knights including a standard bearer, musician and Necropolis Captain.

This set contains three Necropolis Knights/Sepulchral Stalkers and three 50mm x 100mm bases. These miniature are supplied unpainted and require assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints."

These Tomb Guard look amazing!  I'm looking forward to seeing these guys in large formations striding across the table top honestly.  Here is a brief description of what they are all about:

"The Tomb Guard are the partially mummified remains of the king's elite guard. In battle the Tomb Guard form unwavering ranks of armoured warriors. They have spilled the blood of their enemies for countless centuries, and numerous armies have been dashed against their implacable shield walls. To face the Tomb Guard in battle is a dreadful prospect for any foe - they fight in a regimented phalanx, utterly silent as they hack through rank after rank of those who oppose them.

This multi-part plastic set contains 88 components to construct 10 Tomb Guard. The set includes enough parts to create a command section with a standard bearer, musician and Tomb Captain. There are also variant weapon options in the form of hand weapons and halberds. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

This set contains 10 Tomb Guard and 10 20mm closed square bases."

Finally, here is the last new item, and while not necessary, it is a very useful tool to manage your spells for each game. 

"Warhammer Battle Magic: Tomb Kings

The Tomb Kings use incantations to cast their spells and chant millennia-old rituals to harness the winds of magic. Unusual amongst wizards, the Liche Priests of the Tomb Kings rely on powerful augment spells to boost nearby units, rather than the petty destructive spells of lesser races. Of course, there is still plenty of devastation to be caused by a well placed Incantation of Vengeance or the bone-shattering force of the Incantation of the Skullstorm. This pack contains one of every Incantation from the Tomb Kings spell list. "

And don't forget, if you're looking to change up the look of your army and stand out from other Tomb Kings players, Hard Knox Games is currently having 30% off of ALL WarGods of Ægyptus models.  Even if you don't like the look of the models for your Tomb Kings armies, anyone interested in Crocodile Games' models should take advantage of this opportunity to get these finely detailed models for practically free! 

Anyways, time for me to sign off and get back to painting, but I am looking forward to seeing people's painted pieces as they get done.

-Mace