Games Workshop dropped the full reveal for the new Warhammer 40,000 Armageddon boxed set at the end of last week. Now you've seen the miniatures within for both the Space Marines and the Orks, what do you think? Check out the miniatures again and tell us what you think in the comments.

Ork Warboss // Warhammer 40,000

Leading the way, we have what many consider the best part of the boxed set. The Orks are looking great and have had something of a glow-up across the board, it appears. The first miniature from the set is the fearsome new Ork Warboss, who looks ready to carve some Beakies into little pieces with that axe of his. He also has a big gun for added dakka and that impressive boss pole really completes the look.

I think the miniature looks great, although I do think the arms seem a little awkward. There's something a bit strange about some of the proportions of the larger Orks in that their arms don't appear to "fit" as well as they used to. Maybe I'm just imagining things?

Next up, we have his second in command, the fearsome new Bigboss. These Orks serve as the bridge between the Warboss and the Nobz that command the units of Boyz and other forces within your army.

Ork Bigboss // Warhammer 40,000

He looks suitably dangerous in his own right, having claimed a fair few Space Marine heads of his own. I quite liked, in the lore for the Bigboss, that they are always watching to see how the battle is faring for the Warboss. This is because they aren't opposed to stepping into the power vacuum left by them should something unfortunate befall them on the battlefield.

Heralding the approach of the Ork army is another big lad with a banner. Banners seem to be all the rage once again in the armies of Warhammer 40,000.

Ork Bannernob // Warhammer 40,000

A Bannernob is there to make sure that the rest of the ladz are riled up and ready for a fight. He has a suitably heroic pose (or as heroic a pose as an Ork can have) and looks suitably proud of his banner. The banner also comes with sculpted details on it, making it easier to paint. This, combined with the new transfer sheet, means that you should be able to show off your allegiance to the proper Warboss without issue. Maybe throw some Ork insults in there for good measure?

Chanelling the powers of the Waaagh!, you also have the Weirdboy that was previewed a few weeks ago by the Games Workshop team.

Ork Weirdboy // Warhammer 40,000

The classic power of Da Jump is still in the mix for the Ork Weirdboy, allowing you to toss your ladz across the battlefield and into the heart of the action. Some folks have mentioned that this fellow looks a lot more like a Mekboy than a Weirdboy but I think he looks really cool. The gubbins around him are clearly there to "try" and channel his power but he's broken free of his restraints as the power of the Waaagh! running through him threatens to overload his brain and make him go pop!

Last but not least, we have the Ork Painboy and his clearly professional Grot Orderly.

Ork Painboy with Grot Orderly // Warhammer 40,000

He is there to stitch up your Orks and make sure that they can keep krumpin' the enemy. Whether or not he actually does you any good is up for debate but I'm sure that there are a few Orks that kept on fighting for a battle or two before the medicine overloaded their systems and they kicked the bucket. He also comes with the charmingly comic Grot Orderly, who is making sure he brings the right tools to the table. A fun miniature, posed in a cool way to show him in the midst of his operation.

The rest of the set is made up of some great-looking new Ork Boyz who are going to be replacing the older kits. Considering the mess that Games Workshop made of the last Ork Boyz update, this looks like they've really pushed the boat out for the core of any Ork force.

Ork Boyz // Warhammer 40,000

Ork Boyz // Warhammer 40,000

All of the Orks come in dynamic and interesting poses, which manage to bridge the gap between the comic and the fearsome that the Orks have always had within the world of Warhammer 40,000. I think the Nobz are my favourite miniatures from across the two sets but I also have a special place in my Orky heart for the fellow prepping the grenade to throw at his foes.

As has been noted in past previews, the Ork Boys will also all come as standard with choppa, shoota and sluggas. So, you won't have to worry about the way that your squad is made up any more. They have all the right dakka for a given situation.

Helpful for holding objectives and perhaps even shanking a Space Marine or two in the back, you also get a set of Gretchin in the box.

Ork Gretchin // Warhammer 40,000

I think Gretchin might be my favourite part of any Ork army. I love their pesky nature and the cruel smirks on their little faces. This is a big update to the rather old Gretchin kit that folks have been using for a while now. They won't be killing much but they could be a good way to sneak around and capture objectives whilst the Orks do all the heavy lifting in the middle of the battlefield.

Another older kit getting an upgrade is the classic Ork Wartrakk.

Ork Wartrakk // Warhammer 40,000

Having been a part of Ork armies of the olden days but also tearing across the wastes in Gorkamorka, the Ork Wartrakk looks like a great way to get some more mobile firepower into your Speed Freeks force on the tabletop. It comes with a couple of weapon options now, so you can hose down your enemy with plenty of bullets or blow them away with a cunningly aimed and not at all random rack of rokkits.

As if that wasn't enough, the forces of the Orks and their Big Meks bring even more dakka to the battlefield with the addition of the absolutely massive Dakkarig.

Ork Big Mek Dakkarig // Warhammer 40,000

The Dakkarig has been designed by the Big Meks so that they can stomp into battle alongside their Deff Dreads and Killa Kans and watch the gloriousness of their mechanised might take the enemy apart. It is armed with a powerful blitzkannon as well as a bunch of rokkits for when you need to take down a more armoured foe.

If you were worried about the pilot of the Dakkarig, then you need not fret. He is protected by his own force field, which means that any stray bullets end up fizzling out before they hit. Should something get through, however, the Big Mek isn't exactly well protected. Two big ol' tanks are sitting right by his seat, packed full of whatever fuel is powering the Dakkarig. I'm sure that will produce one hell of a big explosion.

New Space Marines

As well as the Orks, the Armageddon boxed set also provides you with something for them to krump. That's where the Space Marines come in.

Space Marine Captain with Relic Shield // Warhammer 40,000

Starting with the characters for the Space Marines, we have the Space Marine Captain with Relic Shield. He comes armed with a master-crafted power sword, which should be enough for you to scythe through many Orks. He also comes with his relic shield, which should keep the enemy at bay. The Space Marine Captain also comes with several heads, so you can pick one that fits your Chapter. I quite like the Mk X helmet with the crest, which should work nicely for my Ultramarines.

The Space Marines also benefit from another character who can help you deal with the Weirdboy.

Space Marine Librarian // Warhammer 40,000

The Space Marine Librarian is a neat update to an existing miniature from the Space Marine line-up, should you note his face! He is posed so that he can be set up in a diorama with the Weirdboy, as if they are fighting out a psychic battle on the tabletop. The Librarian also comes with a helmeted option, should you want to avoid having to paint faces and glowing eyes!

As well as the psyker for your Space Marine force, you also have the Chaplain that we'd seen introduced into the mix ahead of this big reveal.

Space Marine Chaplain with Jump Pack // Warhammer 40,000

The Space Marine Chaplain with Jump Pack is going to be a great option for you to use when leading the way alongside the Vanguard Veterans that are also included as part of this Armageddon boxed set. We've already heard everything about him from past previews, so I won't gild the lily regarding him. I think he looks impressive, though, leaping into the heart of the battle.

I mentioned that banners are back in a big way and you get that from the Space Marine side of things with the new Space Marine Ancient.

Space Marine Ancient // Warhammer 40,000

This fellow steps into the breach with his banner held high. It also features sculpted details like the Bannernob, so you've got space to add your Chapter markings. It also features the Armageddon campaign markings so that you'll have a memorial of this battle being fought out within the lore of 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000. I like that he also comes with that classic Space Marine helmet, which seems to be a staple of the new boxed set and the direction of the Space Marines going forward.

Talking of staple Space Marines, we also have the new Intercessors within the box set, who are essentially your standard Intercessors but with old kit that has been salvaged from different marks of armour in order to show the integration of the Primaris Space Marines into their various Chapters.

Space Marine Intercessors // Warhammer 40,000

Space Marine Intercessors // Warhammer 40,000

This still acts as your standard Intercessor Squad for use in games of Warhammer 40,000, giving you options for unleashing bolter rounds at your enemies and the occasional grenade with a thunk from the underslung launchers. Whilst the bodies are in specific poses and designed to be put together via push-fit, the helmets are separate so you should be able to mix and match where those are used, so you get the most out of the various designs.

Taking to the skies with their jump packs, you also have the new Vanguard Veterans that will replace the old First Born kit that is currently in existence.

Space Marine Vanguard Veterans // Warhammer 40,000

Each of them carries one of the fearsome power weapons of the Space Marines for making mincemeat of both lightly armoured and sometimes heavily armoured enemies. You'll also find a mixture of heavy bolt pistols and a plasma pistol, should you need to turn one of your enemies into a pile of slag. Whilst they aren't as resplendent with honours and characterful as the older miniatures, this could be an opportunity for you to dive into your pile of kitbashing components and make them into the Vanguard Veterans that best fit your Chapter.

Lastly, for the foot-slogging contingent of your army, we have the Eradicators with Heavy Bolters.

Space Marine Eradicators with Heavy Bolters // Warhammer 40,000

Instead of the classic Devastators Squads of the past, a lot of Space Marine units now have dedicated jobs and, therefore, set weapon loadouts. In this case, this gives you Eradicators with Heavy Bolters for laying down a withering amount of explosive firepower into the ranks of the enemy.

Whilst you might be thinking "oh good, normal heavy bolters", these Eradicators do up the ante somewhat with rules that allow them to apply Blast to their shots into enemy units. This means the more that your foe brings to the tabletop (looking at you, Orks and Tyranids), the more you'll be able to sow ruin amongst their number.

One miniature from the olden days that has had something of an update is the Land Speeder. The new version of the miniature comes upgraded for the era of the Primaris Space Marine.

Space Marine Land Speeder // Warhammer 40,000

It can be equipped with an onslaught gatling cannon if you want to rake infantry with bursts of fire from its prow. That can be swapped out for a heavy flamer if you want to make sure your enemy can't benefit from the cover they have been hunkering down behind. Last but not least, it also comes with a multi-melta and missiles so you can even use the Land Speeder to hunt down enemy vehicles if you're feeling fruity.

This feels like it will be a welcome addition to armies that like their speed. The Ravenwing will make good use of these alongside the likes of the White Scars. I would imagine the flamer-loving Salamanders might also enjoy the use of the heavy flamer attached to a fast-moving vehicle.

More From Armageddon

As well as the miniatures within the Armageddon boxed set, you'll also get an array of different books for you to sink your teeth into for 11th Edition. We start with the exclusive element of the Armageddon boxed set, Operation Imperator.

Armageddon Books // Warhammer 40,000

Operation Imperator is an exclusive campaign book that comes included with the boxed set, packed with all of the lore about the unfolding battle happening on the surface of Armageddon. You'll find out what happens after the Return of Yarrick and the desperate fight for the planet that ended with the coming of the Space Marines as reinforcements.

This means learning about the Blood Angels, Salamanders, Crimson Fists, Back Templars and White Scars (and more), plus the Ork clans like the Goffs, Evil Sunz, Deathskulls, Bad Moons, Snakebites, and Blood Axes. It's a proper scrap. You'll also be able to dive into characters embroiled in all this, like Commissar Yarrick, Ghazghkull Thraka, and Marneus Calgar.

This is all without talking about the ranks and ranks of other Imperial forces fighting to secure the world against the Orks. There will also be loads of background and more for the Astra Militarum and Adepta Sororitas found within the pages of Operation Imperator.

Core Rules & More

There's also much more included within the box, like the Core Rules (see above). The Core Rules are now presented in a gamer-friendly softback book, which will be easier for you to reference at the gaming table. It will feature all of the tweaked rules for playing your games of Warhammer 40,000 in 11th Edition.

You will also get all of your Datasheet Cards for the units included in the box...

Space Marine Datasheets // Warhammer 40,000

Ork Datasheets // Warhammer 40,000

...and two decks of cards, which will allow you to play out the all-new missions of 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000.

Chapter Approved Mission Deck // Warhammer 40,000

The new Chapter Approved deck comes with all of your new missions and objectives for the new edition, plus ways to use the new Force Disposition system to make battles tailored to your particular force. Inside, you'll get twenty-five individual missions, new secondary missions, deployment cards and loads more for making balanced games of Warhammer 40,000 with a more narrative twist.

There is also the Dominatus Campaign Deck for those who want to delve even deeper into the narrative.

Dominatus Campaign Deck // Warhammer 40,000

This allows you and your friends to play out a grand campaign on Armageddon or some other planet that needs defending (or invading). Fight battles over the course of a couple of months of squeeze it into an epic weekend with friends as you play out a series of battles over three campaign phases.

A series of special cards included as part of the deck will give you different ways to add thematic rules to your battlefields and upgrade certain units over the course of a campaign. With the additional agendas and more included within the deck, you'll get a campaign in a box without the bookkeeping.

Last but not least, we have the Transfer Sheet that comes in the box. It features loads of transfers for various Space Marine Chapters plus clan markings for the different Orks that you might consider using in-game.

Armageddon Transfers // Warhammer 40,000

This also gives you a good idea of where Games Workshop might end up focusing some of its attention soon. Crimson Fists are no strangers to the war zone of Armageddon, so it's neat to see them there but could that also mean that we see Games Workshop finally give them some love? Pedro Kantor would love a bit of an upgrade, I think!

That's everything that you'll find within the new Armageddon boxed set from Games Workshop. What do you think of the contents yourself?

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