The Tzeentch releases from games Workshop have been hitting thick and fast, and it's not just the Tzaangors that are bolstering the forces of the Chaos God, there are human acolytes for The Changer Of Ways too - the Kairic Acolytes.
We first saw these guys, like the Tzaangor, in the Silver Tower boxed game. At the time more cannon fodder for the heroes to slaughter as they made their way through the game, Games Workshop have now released a box of 20 plastic multi-part (not to be confused with multi-pose) minis.
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We first saw these guys, like the Tzaangor, in the Silver Tower boxed game. At the time more cannon fodder for the heroes to slaughter as they made their way through the game, Games Workshop have now released a box of 20 plastic multi-part (not to be confused with multi-pose) minis.
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The Kairic Acolytes are spread over 4 sprues, two of each.
The first thing you notice about these miniatures is their composition - like the Tzaangor this kit is multi-part, not multi-pose like the current Warhammer 40K range for example. This seems to be the trend in Warhammer and Age of $igmar, where that tradition of almost identical ranked forces just won't go away!
The first thing you notice about these miniatures is their composition - like the Tzaangor this kit is multi-part, not multi-pose like the current Warhammer 40K range for example. This seems to be the trend in Warhammer and Age of $igmar, where that tradition of almost identical ranked forces just won't go away!
Although more convertible than the Silver Tower miniatures, there are still set poses the instructions want you to follow - effectively meaning you have at least two of each pose in your force. Interestingly, the poses in this set are not as dynamic as the Silver Tower Acolytes, and the leader is quite different, foregoing his larger armour and helmet for more feathers - I'm sure very handy in battle!
In terms of detail, these are very well sculpted, with deep detail across all the pieces, from the chest and back muscles to the legs, fingers and toes!
These would have to be the best examples of Games Workshop anatomy to date.
In terms of detail, these are very well sculpted, with deep detail across all the pieces, from the chest and back muscles to the legs, fingers and toes!
These would have to be the best examples of Games Workshop anatomy to date.
There are 20 heads in all, ranging from the traditional beaky bird-like masks, to a moon-shaped mask for the leader and an alternate twisted one for the guy who's WAY too much into Halloween! These are all nicely done, though again lack the ball and socket to really provide easy customisation. Nothing a hobby knife and some Green Stuff won't fix though.
The weapons vary from the standard armament of either the a pair of cursed blades or a cursed blade and arcanite shield. There are also some halberd style weapons, but not enough for the whole 20 men. The shields are very similar to the Tzaangor shields, providing more conversion bitz for a later project if that is your want and desire. I imagine a fair few of these might be turning up on Chaos Warriors pretty soon. Again, the detail is nice, but definitely less ornate than the Tzaangor ones.
There are two special weapon options (well two of each as there are four sprues) models can be accompanied by a Vulcharc – a flying creature perched on their arm, which attacks enemy wizards. The Vulcharc comes in two pieces, split down the middle to help hide the join between the halves. The other option is the Scroll of the Dark Arts, which is very well detailed with beautiful deep moulding - perfect for easy painting and again an addition to the bitz box if you don't use it! Hello Imperial litanies for 40K!
Here's a look at their stats if you're keeping tabs!
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As you may already know, we've been really impressed with the Tzeentch releases so far, being some of the best planned and executed Games Workshop releases for some time - if ever!
They haven't flooded the market like they did with weeks and weeks of gold-painted Stormcast Eternals boring us to tears, nor did they completely balls it up as they did with the Sisters of Battle fiasco.
This has been a smart, not over-hyped release and one that has consistently delivered - and delivered with pretty good value. This set is $84 AUD, so $42 for 10 guys. That's very good value for Games Workshop.
We were interested to see no female Acolytes here, maybe when Slaanesh gets a run in the next little while (fingers crossed) we will see the tables turned and more female combatants.
For us, this is a must buy. Go crazy with some out there colour schemes, it is Tzeentch after all!
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Pros: beautiful sculpts, great value for money.
Cons: Not truly multi-pose, only male combatants.
They haven't flooded the market like they did with weeks and weeks of gold-painted Stormcast Eternals boring us to tears, nor did they completely balls it up as they did with the Sisters of Battle fiasco.
This has been a smart, not over-hyped release and one that has consistently delivered - and delivered with pretty good value. This set is $84 AUD, so $42 for 10 guys. That's very good value for Games Workshop.
We were interested to see no female Acolytes here, maybe when Slaanesh gets a run in the next little while (fingers crossed) we will see the tables turned and more female combatants.
For us, this is a must buy. Go crazy with some out there colour schemes, it is Tzeentch after all!
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Pros: beautiful sculpts, great value for money.
Cons: Not truly multi-pose, only male combatants.
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