WAAAGH! vs. The Angels of Death: A First Look Inside Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon!

Attention, commanders! If you’ve stepped into The Hidden Lair recently, you’ve probably heard the collective hum of excitement coming from our massive Games Workshop wall. The rumors are true, and the fabric of the galaxy is shaking: Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition is officially kicking off with a monumental new launch box—Armageddon!

As home to one of the largest Games Workshop collections in the state, we live for big box drops. This isn't just a starter set; it is a massive, comprehensive battle in a box featuring 61 brand-new push-fit miniatures, an updated rulebook, and incredible narrative tools.

Whether you bleed the Emperor's finest silver and blue, or your heart beats for a massive green tide, this set is built for you. Let’s crack the lid and look at what’s waiting inside.

The Plastic: 61 Brand-New Miniatures

The box drops you straight into a brutal showdown between 23 Space Marines and 38 Orks, all rendered in beautifully detailed, easy-to-assemble push-fit plastic.

🛡️ The Space Marines: The Emperor's Vengeance (23 Minis)

The Space Marine strike force blends iconic battleline grit with hard-hitting airborne assault specialists:

• Captain with Relic Shield & Power Sword: The dynamic centerpiece of the box. He sports a retro nod to the classic 2nd Edition cover art and comes with three head options. 

• Librarian & Chaplain with Jump Pack: A deadly duo of psychic and spiritual force. The Chaplain is the perfect leader to spearhead high-speed charges.

• Vanguard Veterans (5): Jump-pack-equipped melee specialists built to shred enemy lines and eliminate high-value targets.

• Eradicator Squad with Heavy Bolters (3): Chonky, devastating infantry giving the classic Eradicators a massive horde-clearing upgrade.

• Intercessor Squad (10): The solid backbone of your army, featuring mixed armor marks for a grizzled, war-torn tactical aesthetic.

🪓 The Orks: Da Green Tide Unleashed (38 Minis)

The Ork side is an absolute banger of unique sculpts and mechanical carnage:

• Da Warboss & Bigboss: The ultimate duo of green muscle. The Warboss brings a kustom shoota and choppa, while his Bigboss enforcer keeps the ladz in line with a massive two-handed big choppa.

• Painboy: Half sawbones, half mad scientist, ready to staple arms back onto your Boyz mid-brawl.

• Big Mek Dakkarig: A massive, rumbling, walking weapon platform that is actually larger than a Deff Dread! It features a swiveling waist and a devastating rotating blitzcannon.

• Ork Boyz (20) & Gretchin (10): The Boyz are incredibly customizable with multi-option frames, backed up by a hilarious screening force of retro-styled grots.

• Wartrakk: A glorious, rickety update to a classic vehicle, packing rocket launchers for mobile fire support.

Books & Accessories: The 11th Edition Experience

Games Workshop didn't skimp on the gaming tools for this launch. Aside from the plastic, the box acts as your gateway to a completely re-engineered gameplay experience.

• Handy-Format Core Rules Booklet: No more lugging around a massive, heavy hardback! This sleek, lightweight softback is highly organized with improved indexing numbers so you can settle rule disputes in seconds.

• Armageddon: Operation Imperator Book: Dive deep into the grim lore of the Fourth War for Armageddon, mapping out the theater of war you'll be playing through.

• Chapter Approved 2026-27 Mission Deck: Packed with 25 balanced missions, deployments, and twists to keep your competitive games fresh and fair.

• Dominatus Narrative Campaign Deck: A randomized, zero-bookkeeping campaign system. Link your weekend games together, conquer territory, and watch your units permanently level up as you play.

• Datasheet Cards & Transfer Sheet: Playable right out of the box with custom cards, alongside a massive sheet of 728 decals spanning iconic Space Marine Chapters (Ultramarines, Blood Angels, Salamanders, etc.) and Ork Clans.

Secure Your Box at The Hidden Lair!

Pre-orders for this legendary box are right around the corner, and given how massive this 11th Edition launch is, allocations are bound to be tight!

Pre-Order  HERE

Whether you want to build up a local narrative campaign using the Dominatus deck or dominate our upcoming tables with the Big Mek Dakkarig, make sure your name is on our list.

Stop by the shop, check out the legendary Games Workshop wall, and chat with our crew at the counter to lock in your pre-order. Are you painting up the Angels of Death, or are you ready to yell WAAAGH across Central Illinois? Let us know below!