Cathay Awakens: Grand Pre-Orders & Comic-Style Painting Brilliance!

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Age of Miniatures
June 20, 2025

Age of Miniatures Update

Hello, Miniature Enthusiasts!

Welcome to AOM Weekly, your source for the latest Warhammer news and hobby inspiration as of June 19, 2025. This edition dives into the Grand Cathay pre-orders for Warhammer: The Old World, a new Black Templars character model, and a vibrant comic-style painted miniature from our community. We unpack a lively social media debate on Warhammer’s moral landscape, explore a YouTube discussion on the return of 40k Primarchs, and share two of our own articles to elevate your hobby game. Let’s fuel the Warhammer fire!🎨⚔️

The Warhammer Forge: Latest News & Updates

🆕 Grand Cathay Charges into The Old World!
Games Workshop opens pre-orders for the Grand Cathay faction on June 21, 2025, for Warhammer: The Old World. This release features an Arcane Journal brimming with lore, rules, and magic items, alongside a battalion box with 30 Jade Warriors, 10 Jade Lancers, and two Cathayan Grand Cannons. Command the might of Nan-Gau and expand your collection!

Check out the full details → Warhammer Community

📖 Black Templars Crusade Ancient Unveiled!
A new Crusade Ancient model and Codex Supplement for Black Templars are slated for later in 2025, bolstering their fervent Warhammer 40k gameplay. This relic-laden hero is set to inspire your crusades—keep an eye out for pre-order details!

Take a sneak peek → Warhammer Community

🎭Comic-Style Miniature Masterpiece
This eye-catching comic-style painted miniature by u/slientmagician9 on r/minipainting, inspired by Epic Duck Studios’ tutorial, bursts with bold outlines and vivid colors. The sharp shading and dynamic lines make this Warhammer model a standout, inspiring hobbyists to experiment with a bold new style!


Check it out on this Reddit thread → Reddit Thread

💥Social Media Highlights

  • Our community is buzzing on social media this week! Dive into the action with our most popular posts on these platforms—here’s what’s got everyone talking and inspired.

Our Most Recent Popular Post: This Facebook meme, claiming there are no good or bad guys in Warhammer, sparked 1600 likes and 63 shares! But that’s not the full story—Warhammer’s factions are steeped in moral complexity. The Imperium’s zeal protects humanity but breeds oppression, while Orks revel in chaos for its own sake. Even the noble Tau’s Greater Good masks authoritarian control. Every faction has shades of heroism and villainy, making the universe richly layered. Jump into the debate and share your take! → Post

  • Our Most Recent Popular Pinterest Pin

  • Dive into our Warhammer 40k Factions Guide, a complete breakdown of all 36 armies! From the stalwart Space Marines and their disciplined Chapters to the malevolent Chaos Space Marines wielding daemonic power, this guide explores each faction’s unique lore, playstyle, and key units. Learn what makes the Orks’ anarchic hordes tick, uncover the Eldar’s ancient strategies, or master the Necrons’ relentless advance. Perfect for new players choosing their first army or veterans seeking deeper insights, this is a must-save resource!

    Save the pin → Pin

The Forge of Heroes: Featured Content of the Week

🎯New 40k Primarchs: Progress or Problem?

This YouTube video dives into the hot topic of Primarchs returning to Warhammer 40k. With hints of Leman Russ possibly joining Guilliman and the Lion, the discussion explores whether more Primarchs like Rogal Dorn or Vulkan could spark a “Primarch party” or unbalance the game. Perfect for fans debating the future of 40k’s epic heroes!

Watch the video here → YouTube

The Great Debate: Community Question!

🗨️What’s your take on Grand Cathay in Warhammer: The Old World?
Are you eager to lead Jade Warriors into battle, or is the Black Templars’ Crusade Ancient more your style? Share how these releases will shape your hobby!

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