A Mountain of Chitin and Biological Horror
Few models on a Warhammer 40,000 battlefield command attention the way a Tyrannofex does. Towering over infantry and most vehicles alike, this monstrous creature is the Tyranid swarm's answer to heavy firepower — a living weapons platform encased in layers of armoured chitin, capable of reducing fortifications and armoured targets to ruin. Putting one of these on the table signals to your opponent that the swarm means business, and finishing the kit is one of the most satisfying hobby achievements in the Tyranid range.
What's in the Box
This multi-part plastic kit contains 76 components and a Large Oval base, giving you everything needed to build one fully assembled Tyranid Tyrannofex — or, if you prefer, one Tervigon. That dual-build option is a genuine highlight of this kit: the Tervigon is a massive support creature that spawns Termagant broods mid-battle, serving an entirely different battlefield role from the Tyrannofex's heavy weapons platform identity. Both builds are enormous, imposing centrepiece models that anchor the Tyranid half of any collection. As a multi-part kit, a variety of poses and weapon loadouts are achievable, but assembly requires plastic glue and basic hobby tools — this is not a push-fit model. The detail level rewards careful painting and makes it a compelling project for hobbyists regardless of whether it ever sees a tabletop.
Who This Kit Is For
Tyranid collectors building toward a full army will want at least one of the two builds this kit provides — the Tyrannofex for heavy fire support, or the Tervigon as a force-multiplying commander. Experienced hobbyists will appreciate the 76-component part count, which allows for expressive assembly and detailed results. It also works as a standalone painting project: large-scale monster kits like this one are popular with painters who enjoy working on impressive canvases with room for blending, carapace highlighting, and biological textures. If you are buying this as a gift for a Tyranid player, check which build they already own — the dual-kit nature makes it easy to end up with a duplicate. Paints, plastic glue, and hobby clippers are sold separately and are required for assembly.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Games Workshop |
| Game System | Warhammer 40,000 |
| Faction | Tyranids |
| Unit Name | Tyrannofex / Tervigon (dual build) |
| Model Count | 1 |
| Component Count | 76 pieces |
| Scale | 28mm heroic scale |
| Material | Plastic |
| Assembly | Multi-part (plastic glue required) |
| Bases Included | Yes — Large Oval base |
| Paint & Glue | Not included (sold separately) |
