From Dust You Came, and To Dust You Shall Return

We've heard the rumors, we've seen the open day pictures and renders.  We've been told that the studio models are being painted and we should have pictures of them soon.

But since when have we ever been content with waiting.  Mighty Ape, an online retailer in Australia has pre-orders for the new Empire of Dust, which I believe is scheduled for release the end of July (remember that when Mantic gives a release date it is the date it BEGINS shipping, not when it hits retail stores)

I do want to also clarify that these are all pre-production images and lists - and they may be subject to change.  The prices are my estimates - Mighty Ape has the australian prices - but those aren't in US $ and may be discounted (so I'm trying to guess at US MSRP).  Also all of these come with bases for everything and mantic points, so I'm not listing those with each entry.

So, without further ado - the Empire of Dust releases:

First up, like they have done for every army they have released (or re-released) for 2nd editon, they have a mega and starter army.  The mega army is basically EVERYTHING in the current release.

• 40 plastic and metal Skeleton Warriors
• 20 plastic and metal Skeleton Archers
• 20 plastic and metal Revenant infantry
• 20 premium plastic Mummies
• 3 metal Enslaved Guardians
• 3 metal Swarms
• 2 metal and plastic Balefire Catapult
• 1 metal Pharaoh/High Priest model with alternate components.
• 1 metal Revenant Champion/Army Standard Bearer with alternate components.

MGKWT101 - Mega Army - $174.99 - confirmed

The smaller starter army is also a good deal, but not as great at the mega army.

• 20 plastic and metal Skeleton Warriors
• 20 plastic and metal Skeleton Archers
• 10 premium plastic Mummies
• 1 metal and plastic Balefire Catapult
• 1 metal Pharaoh/High Priest with alternate components.

MGKWT102 - Starter Army - $84.99 - confirmed

For those who just want allies, can't commit to an army box, or need to add on to your existing army, they of course have regiment sets.

Skeletons are the core troop of the army.

MGKWT301 - 20 Plastic and metal skeleton warriors - $34.99 confirmed

Revenants are the more elite infantry.

MGKWT303 - 20 Plastic and metal skeleton revenants- $34.99 confirmed

Speaking of shooting, there are skeleton archers

MGKWT302 - 20 Plastic and metal skeleton archers - $34.99 confirmed

And for longer range, the EoD version of the Balefire catapult

MGKWT401 - 1 Plastic and metal Balefire Catapult with two crew - $19.99 confirmed

It looks like Mantic is not blowing their entire wad at once - so may be saving a few sets back for August.  The following are NOT on the release schedule (for July).

Enslaved Guardians are large infantry, that can be given either 2-Handed weapons or giant crossbows

3 Metal Enslaved Guardians Large Infantry with Options for two handed weapons or crossbows - $29.99?

Where would any desert themed undead army be without the swarms of beetles and scorpions?

3 Metal swarms - $17.99

Two hero blisters are coming out as well.  One makes either the Ahmunite Pharaoh or Cursed High Priest

1 Metal Ahmunite Pharaoh or Cursed High Priest with alternate parts - $10.99?

The other hero blister makes a Revenant Champion or Army Standard Bearer with alternate parts

1 Metal Revenant Champion or Army Standard Bearer with alternate parts - $10.99?

When I get confirmation of the MSRP (as well as item numbers) I will update these.

So for all the dry undead players that not only lost their rank and file game last year, but lost their army completely earlier this year - the Empire of Dust welcomes you to the Mantic Kings of War family.

Because it is all fun and games . . .