The Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game calendar is marked by cycles of rebirth, as some long-awaited classics return to the range in May. These incoming miniatures feature in two key locations in Middle-earth – the darkened, subterranean halls of Moria, and the battlefields surrounding the Lonely Mountain and the settlement of Lake-town.
Lake-town™ Captains
Whether you’re enforcing the will of their Master or commanding the Lake-town Militia against Azog’s hordes, the Captains of Lake-town are a vital addition to Army of Lake-town and Survivors of Lake-town army lists. This pack contains one resin Lake-town Guard Captain and one resin Lake-town Militia Captain.
Captains of Erebor™
The Captains of the elite Grim Hammers are fierce fighters who excel at smashing shields and piercing armour with their pick-hammers. Meanwhile, the Captains of Erebor are grizzled veterans with decades of experience on the battlefield, who lead their warriors by example and battle to the death in defence of their land and king. This pack contains one resin Captain of Erebor and one resin Grim Hammer Captain.
Khazâd Guard
Only the toughest and most courageous Dwarven warriors can hope to become Khazâd Guard, clad in thick coats of Mithril armour and wielding razor-sharp axes. These eight warriors are among the most fearsome and deadly in the King of Khazad-dûm’s army. This pack contains eight metal Khazâd Guard, each in a different pose.
Ashrâk & Drûzhag, Goblin Shamans of Moria™
Abandoned by his kind after being bitten by a venomous spider, Ashrâk found a new affinity for the arachnids after unexpectedly surviving. Since that day, this Goblin is seldom seen without an entourage of eight-legged allies.
The exiled shaman Drûzhag turned his dark powers to the dominion of wild beasts in order to survive the Misty Mountains’ dangerous foothills. He bends the minds of bats, spiders, and Wargs to his will, using crude magic to transform them into enraged monsters. This pack contains one resin Ashrâk and one metal Drûzhag the Beastcaller.
DragonThroughout the history of Middle-earth, Dragons conjure fear and awe in all who hear of the destruction they wreak. Dragons breathe torrents of flesh-melting flame and soar through the air on powerful wings, and will once again bring their tremendous presence to your tabletops with this incredible resin miniature.
Durbûrz & Grôblog, Goblin Kings of Moria™
Of all the creatures that swarmed through abandoned Moria, Durbûrz was the one who rose to power through violence and brutality. This savage Goblin is now King of Moria, and rules his subterranean realm with an iron fist, aided by his vicious Commanders.
In contrast, Grôblog rose to prominence through lies and deception. Forging scavenged shards of Mithril into a rudimentary crown and sowing rumours of its great power, the crown allowed the deceitful Goblin to amass a fanatical band of followers. This pack contains one metal Durbûrz, The Goblin King of Moria, and one resin Grôblog.
Moria™ Blackshield Warband
Only the most savage and brutal Moria Goblins can join the Blackshields, veterans of countless battles with the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm. This warband contains 16 metal models – one Moria Blackshield Captain, one Moria Blackshield Shaman, two Moria Blackshield Drummers, six Moria Blackshields, and six Moria Blackshields with spears.
The Captains of the Moria Blackshields are spiteful and violent creatures born from their constant need to fight off challenges to their leadership. Blackshield Shamans wield a different kind of magic to that of other shamans, focusing their efforts on destructive spells to shatter weapons and shake the earth.
Moria™ Goblin Prowlers
Skilled in the art of striking from the shadows, these six Moria Goblin Prowlers attack their victims with a volley of throwing daggers before leaping upon the survivors with wicked two-handed axes. This pack contains six metal Moria Goblin Prowlers.
Warg Marauder
Few Goblins are brave enough to ride a Warg into battle. With space for multiple riders atop its back, the Warg lets several Goblins strike hard and fast, provided the foolhardy creatures can maintain their grip. This pack contains one resin Warg Marauder.
Easterling Mounted Commanders
Easterling War Priests wield magic that amplifies the martial skills of their warriors. Like their master Brórgîr, the War Priests devote fanatical sermons to their Dark Lord, driving allies into a frenzied state that allows them to shrug off fatal wounds and charge into battle without fear.
Alongside them, Dragon Knights are zealous warriors trained by Amdûr himself, who cast aside all thoughts of life away from the battlefield. When not carving through the enemy on the battlefield, they travel the lands of Rhûn in search of the most skilled warriors to induct into the mysterious Dragon Cult. This pack contains one resin Easterling Dragon Knight on armoured horse and one resin Easterling War Priest on armoured horse.
Look out for these miniatures returning this May, and pick them up for your collection before they make way for the next batch.