Coming This Friday: New Games Workshop Releases Arrive at The Hidden Lair

Warhammer fans have a lot to look forward to this week. A new wave of Games Workshop releases is arriving Friday at The Hidden Lair, bringing exciting additions for both Warhammer: The Old World and Warhammer: The Horus Heresy / Mechanicum collectors and players. Whether you're expanding your armies, diving into new lore, or looking for striking models to paint, this week’s lineup delivers.

Here’s a closer look at what’s arriving.

Grand Cathay: Defenders of the Great Bastion

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The legendary Great Bastion stands as one of the most iconic defensive structures in the Warhammer world, protecting Grand Cathay from the horrors beyond its borders. The Defenders of the Great Bastion set brings the disciplined and highly organized forces of Cathay to the tabletop.

This release expands options for players building Grand Cathay armies in Warhammer: The Old World, offering beautifully detailed miniatures that reflect the empire’s blend of military precision and ancient mysticism. Expect striking armor designs, eastern-inspired aesthetics, and models that will stand out both in battle and in your display cabinet.

This boxed set builds 53 multipart plastic Armies of Grand Cathay miniatures:
– 1x Astromancer on foot
– 1x Astromancer mounted on Cathayan Warhorse
– 1x Familiar
– 8x Crane Gun Teams
– 12x Iron Hail Gunners
– 30x Peasant Soldiers

Arcane Journal: Breaching of the Great Bastion

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Every great battle deserves a story, and the Arcane Journal: Breaching of the Great Bastion explores one of the most dramatic conflicts facing Grand Cathay.

This supplement dives deeper into the lore surrounding the Bastion and the forces that threaten it. In addition to narrative background, it includes rules expansions, scenarios, and thematic content that help players recreate epic battles from the Warhammer world. For Old World enthusiasts, Arcane Journals are quickly becoming must-have companions to their armies.

This 48-page softcover supplement contains:
– The Land of Dragons: An in-depth look into Grand Cathay’s rich history and the people who call it home, highlighting the unyielding loyalty they have for both the land and its rulers.
– War in Grand Cathay: The forces of Chaos hurl themselves against the high walls of the Great Bastion, forcing the people of Grand Cathay to take up arms and fight for their homeland.
– Portents and Ploughshares: Background and rules for a host of miniatures, including Astromancers of the Celestial Court, Peasant Levy, Crane Gunner Teams, and Iron Hail Gunners.
– Armies of Grand Cathay: Featuring an updated Grand Army Composition list and the rules to field the Warriors of Wind and Field Army of Infamy.

This is an expansion to Warhammer: The Old World – you'll need a copy of the Warhammer: The Old World Rulebook, and Arcane Journal: Armies of Grand Cathay, both available separately, to use the contents of this supplement.

Mechanicum: Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Corpus

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The Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Corpus represents the relentless soldiers of the Adeptus Mechanicus marching to war in service of the Omnissiah. These cybernetically enhanced warriors bring both tactical precision and an intimidating presence to the battlefield.

Designed for the Horus Heresy / Mechanicum forces, this unit expands the ranks of the Martian war machine with models that showcase the unique blend of machine and flesh that defines the Skitarii. Hobbyists will especially enjoy the intricate mechanical details and layered armor plating that make these models rewarding to assemble and paint.

This kit comprises 190 plastic components and 16x Citadel 28.5mm Round Bases. These miniatures require assembly and are supplied unpainted.

Mechanicum: Vultarax Stratos-Automata

If you like your Mechanicum forces with speed and firepower, the Vultarax Stratos-Automata delivers both. These airborne automata act as terrifying aerial support units, bringing devastating weaponry and mechanical precision from above.

The model design reflects the cold efficiency of Mechanicum technology—sleek, deadly, and unmistakably alien compared to the rest of the Imperium’s war machines. On the tabletop, they add mobility and tactical versatility to Mechanicum armies.

This kit is supplied with 1x Mechanicum Constructs Transfer Sheet, containing 558 high-quality waterslide transfers. These include symbols for Opus Machina, Opus Taghmata, Iungum Cybernetica, Covenant Cybernetica, and Fracta Aedificium, along with other lines, markings, and cogs to decorate your miniatures.

This kit comprises 92 plastic components, 1x Citadel 100mm Round Base, and 1x 115mm Ball Stem Adapter. This miniature requires assembly and is supplied unpainted

Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Marshal

Every force needs a commander, and the Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Marshal leads the machine legions with calculated precision.

This character model embodies the authority and technological dominance of the Adeptus Mechanicus. The Marshal is perfect for players looking to anchor their Skitarii forces with a striking leader model that also provides powerful battlefield support. The sculpt offers excellent opportunities for hobbyists who enjoy detailed painting and characterful centerpiece miniatures.

This kit comprises 31 plastic components and 1x Citadel 32mm Round Base. This miniature requires assembly and is supplied unpainted. 

Mechanicum: Myrmidon Destructor Host

The Myrmidon Destructor Host represents some of the most heavily armed and technologically advanced warriors in the Mechanicum arsenal. These elite units are walking arsenals, equipped with devastating weapon systems designed to annihilate enemy forces.

On the tabletop, they serve as powerful heavy infantry capable of turning the tide of battle. For collectors, the Myrmidon models are among the most visually imposing Mechanicum units, with heavy armor, cybernetic augmentation, and weapon systems that showcase the brutal efficiency of Martian warfare.

This kit comprises 244 plastic components and 6x Citadel 40mm Round Bases. These miniatures require assembly and are supplied unpainted.

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