The Swarm Takes Flight
Before the ground forces of a Tyranid invasion even make contact, the skies darken. Gargoyles are the winged vanguard of the Hive Mind — fast-moving airborne creatures that harry enemy lines, draw fire, and sow chaos ahead of the larger horrors that follow. A painted brood of Gargoyles swooping over a battlefield is one of the most visually striking sights in Warhammer 40,000, and this kit gives you the models to make that happen.
What's in the Box
This set contains ten multi-part plastic Gargoyles — a full brood ready to strip paint schemes from your imagination and put flesh-wings on the table. As multi-part kits, these models offer genuine pose variation and customisation options, rewarding hobbyists who want to give each creature its own sense of movement and menace. They assemble with plastic glue (sold separately) and are supplied with small flying bases, keeping the swarm airborne where it belongs. At 28mm heroic scale, they're sized to fill the mid-air space above your other Tyranid units with unsettling effect.
Who This Kit Is For
Tyranid players building out a fast-attack element will want Gargoyles in force — a single box gets you a complete brood ready for the tabletop. Painters will find the organic wing membranes and chitinous armour plates a genuinely satisfying canvas, especially for wet-blending and contrast paint techniques that reward the natural curves of alien biology. This is an intermediate assembly kit — it's not push-fit, so expect plastic glue and hobby clippers as part of the build. For gift buyers, this is a strong choice for any Tyranid collector looking to expand their swarm into three dimensions.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Games Workshop |
| Game System | Warhammer 40,000 |
| Faction | Tyranids |
| Unit Name | Gargoyles |
| Model Count | 10 |
| Scale | 28mm heroic scale |
| Material | Plastic |
| Assembly | Multi-part (plastic glue required) |
| Bases Included | Yes — small flying bases |
| Paint & Glue | Not included (sold separately) |
| Manufacturer # | 51-12 |





