For miniature collectors, Games Workshop’s 8/30 Age of Sigmar wave is a feast of intricate sculpts and thematic artistry. While gamers will appreciate the updated rules and battletomes, for us collectors, the appeal is in the craftsmanship, presentation, and long-term display value.
You can see the full gaming-focused breakdown at The Hidden Lair’s release post — but here’s why these pieces matter from a collector’s angle.
Centerpiece Spearhead Sets
Spearhead: Cursed Shacklehorde – A dense collection of Nighthaunt models that balance dynamic posing with haunting details. Multiple centerpiece-quality models in one box make this a cost-effective collector’s buy.
Spearhead: Charnel Watch – A sculptor’s showcase of grotesque armor, bestial forms, and unsettling expressions — this is Flesh-Eater Courts at their most visually striking.
Display-Worthy Heroes
Lord Vitriolic – An ethereal form suspended in mid-motion, with flowing robes and otherworldly details that make it a painter’s dream.
High Falconer Felgryn – The falcon is as much the star here as the commander himself — a rare example of avian sculpting in Warhammer fantasy lines.
The Scarlet Jury – Dynamic group poses that look fantastic as a diorama.
Books & Lore as Collectibles
The new Battletomes (both Nighthaunt and Flesh-Eater Courts, in English & French) are hardback editions — the kind that hold up beautifully on a collector’s shelf.
Paired with Warscroll Cards, they become complete thematic sets.
Faction Dice
Special edition dice — like the Nighthaunt’s ghostly hue or the Flesh-Eater Courts’ grim motif — are ephemeral items. Once out of print, they often command surprising secondary market prices.
Novel Tie-In
Warhammer: The Legend of Sigmar (PB) offers narrative depth to the miniatures on your shelf. It’s a great companion for collectors who appreciate the lore behind their display pieces.
Whether you plan to keep these sealed or build and paint them for a showcase, this release wave blends artistry, rarity, and faction identity in a way that will stand out in any collection.
