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I've been looking at this on the GW site and it says - 3 LRBT's, 3 Hellhounds and a Hellhammer. Now does that mean that the superheavy can only be built as a Hellhammer? Or is it just the normal Baneblade kit where you can build all the variants? Just incase the reason its cheaper is that they've removed options.

In general, these boxes include all the options, as otherwise they'd have to pay people to clip individual parts off the sprue. You'll get 3 Hellhounds/Devil Dogs/ Banewolves, 3 Russes (LRBT, Vanquisher, Exterminator, Eradicator) and 1 Noun-Hitty-thing (baneblade/hellhammer ect).

Actually, the Baneblade extra options for the Stormlord/Shadowsword/Similiar variants with that top hull design could be left out easilly as they're on different sprues. The Baneblade used to be two different kits with only a small difference in options, now it's not. No idea on if the kit is all the variants or just the one though.

If it's all of them I'd be tempted to set it up to let me be able to make all the variants.

If you browse their website for all the super-heavy tanks it gives you the option to buy any of the specific ones, but mentions that any of the variants can be built with that kit. I would assume it's the same thing for the Hammer of Cadia box, can't see why they'd release a single Hellhammer kit just for that box.

Here's the text from the website on the Hellhammer kit:
"This plastic kit contains 295 components (no, that isn’t a typo) to make an Imperial Guard Hellhammer. Alternatively, you can also make a Baneblade, Banehammer, Banesword, Doom Hammer, Shadowsword, Stormlord or Stormsword super-heavy tank using this kit"

 rabidguineapig wrote:
If you browse their website for all the super-heavy tanks it gives you the option to buy any of the specific ones, but mentions that any of the variants can be built with that kit. I would assume it's the same thing for the Hammer of Cadia box, can't see why they'd release a single Hellhammer kit just for that box.

Here's the text from the website on the Hellhammer kit:
"This plastic kit contains 295 components (no, that isn’t a typo) to make an Imperial Guard Hellhammer. Alternatively, you can also make a Baneblade, Banehammer, Banesword, Doom Hammer, Shadowsword, Stormlord or Stormsword super-heavy tank using this kit"

The real question is if they're giving all the variants in the kit or just the sprues for the Baneblade (which is like two large sprues of three)

Interested to know this as well. The Baneblade / Hellhammer used to be one kit separate from the other variants and if you just get that I wouldn't be interested.

 ClockworkZion wrote:

 rabidguineapig wrote:
If you browse their website for all the super-heavy tanks it gives you the option to buy any of the specific ones, but mentions that any of the variants can be built with that kit. I would assume it's the same thing for the Hammer of Cadia box, can't see why they'd release a single Hellhammer kit just for that box.

Here's the text from the website on the Hellhammer kit:
"This plastic kit contains 295 components (no, that isn’t a typo) to make an Imperial Guard Hellhammer. Alternatively, you can also make a Baneblade, Banehammer, Banesword, Doom Hammer, Shadowsword, Stormlord or Stormsword super-heavy tank using this kit"

The real question is if they're giving all the variants in the kit or just the sprues for the Baneblade (which is like two large sprues of three)

That is the million dollar question... I wouldn't put it past em!

Edit: If you're really interested in getting it I'm sure you could call up customer service and ask. Worth the 10 minutes on the phone to be sure about the $330 you're about to drop.

 rabidguineapig wrote:

 ClockworkZion wrote:

 rabidguineapig wrote:
If you browse their website for all the super-heavy tanks it gives you the option to buy any of the specific ones, but mentions that any of the variants can be built with that kit. I would assume it's the same thing for the Hammer of Cadia box, can't see why they'd release a single Hellhammer kit just for that box.

Here's the text from the website on the Hellhammer kit:
"This plastic kit contains 295 components (no, that isn’t a typo) to make an Imperial Guard Hellhammer. Alternatively, you can also make a Baneblade, Banehammer, Banesword, Doom Hammer, Shadowsword, Stormlord or Stormsword super-heavy tank using this kit"

The real question is if they're giving all the variants in the kit or just the sprues for the Baneblade (which is like two large sprues of three)

That is the million dollar question... I wouldn't put it past em!

I get my income tax return this week (I overpaid a LOT last year) so I'm waffling on getting the kit (really tempted to start Vostroyans. Painting the ones I've had on my desk has just shown me how awesome the models really are, and the range is thinning so if I wait too long I won't get to play them ). Worse case the kit will still be a good deal for money, but if it can do everything then it's a REALLY good kit for money.

I was actually kind of interested in it too and I don't have a super heavy yet, but I'm not sure if I reaaaallly need 3 more Russes AND 3 hellhounds on top of it. The Defense Force might be a better investment but tanks are just so awesome haha.

I own a Shadowsword (it WAS a Stormlord but I decided to convert it because I wanted to give Titans the "D" (weapon that is). ). It's painted up in Vostroyan colors but it has some marring from tearing apart the other model (bent panels and the like) so I'd like to do it again, but less bad this time.

I'll probably find some excuse to buy it, I don't have any Hellhounds right now and I'd like to make some more Russes that have magnetized sponsons/weapons. Giving Titans the D might also need to happen, one of my friends keeps talking about getting a Stompa because he's tired of his Orks being crap. It'd be worth the money and the 1/3 of my army's points just for the chance to erase that thing from the table on turn 1 the first day he uses it.

If anyone finds out FOR SURE what is in that box, let us all know!

 rabidguineapig wrote:
Giving Titans the D might also need to happen, one of my friends keeps talking about getting a Stompa because he's tired of his Orks being crap. It'd be worth the money and the 1/3 of my army's points just for the chance to erase that thing from the table on turn 1 the first day he uses it.

Just make sure to put your sleaziest smirk on when you say "I'm giving your Stompa the D."

I have this set coming (should arrive today or tomorrow) and will post when I receive it.

According to the WD it's just a Baneblade kit.

 thenoobbomb wrote:
According to the WD it's just a Baneblade kit.

Right, but the "Baneblade kit" they sell as a standalone makes a LOT more than just the Baneblade, hence the confusion.

 ClockworkZion wrote:

 thenoobbomb wrote:
According to the WD it's just a Baneblade kit.

Right, but the "Baneblade kit" they sell as a standalone makes a LOT more than just the Baneblade, hence the confusion.

True, bit it also said you can make any of the variations.

Even if it was just the Hellhammer tank it's not a bad tank by any means. Some people even consider it superior than the Baneblade itself.

I saw someone building the kit at local GW last week, looked like the original Baneblade sprues (Baneblade or Hellhammer only) to me.

Kallimakus wrote:
I saw someone building the kit at local GW last week, looked like the original Baneblade sprues (Baneblade or Hellhammer only) to me.

Picked mine up yesterday.

Baneblade and Hellhammer only.

Erm... On a side note if any current baneblade owners have the sprues/bits to build a Stormsword going spare from their kit, I'd be very interested in perhaps taking them off their hands. PM me.

 alanmckenzie wrote:

Kallimakus wrote:
I saw someone building the kit at local GW last week, looked like the original Baneblade sprues (Baneblade or Hellhammer only) to me.

Picked mine up yesterday.

Baneblade and Hellhammer only.

Erm... On a side note if any current baneblade owners have the sprues/bits to build a Stormsword going spare from their kit, I'd be very interested in perhaps taking them off their hands. PM me.

Not as exciting as I was hoping, but the Hellhammer is still a good tank and it's still a good deal. Ah well.

Ah well still a good deal, what about the other kits did they have all the options? (LRBT and Hellhounds?)

Corinthius wrote:Ah well still a good deal, what about the other kits did they have all the options? (LRBT and Hellhounds?)

Yes, all the other kits have all options.

ClockworkZion wrote:

 alanmckenzie wrote:

Kallimakus wrote:
I saw someone building the kit at local GW last week, looked like the original Baneblade sprues (Baneblade or Hellhammer only) to me.

Picked mine up yesterday.

Baneblade and Hellhammer only.

Erm... On a side note if any current baneblade owners have the sprues/bits to build a Stormsword going spare from their kit, I'd be very interested in perhaps taking them off their hands. PM me.

Not as exciting as I was hoping, but the Hellhammer is still a good tank and it's still a good deal. Ah well.

Yeah, don't get me wrong, I'm happy enough just to have a Baneblade, and the box is still reasonably good value. But, I did want to build the Stormsword (I think the Banesword, Stormsword, Shadowsword are much better looking than the other variants), and when I ordered the box on the back of a White Dwarf article/advertisement that said....

WD wrote:

The Hammer of Cadia contains seven tanks....:three Hellhounds, three Leman Russ Battle Tanks and a Hellhammer Super-heavy.....
.....The most impressive vehicle is the Hellhammer, a Super-heavy tank.... It has a whopping eight configurations, from the iconic Baneblade and the siege orientated Hellhammer, to the Shadowsword...

I do feel slightly put out.

Maybe call customer service and complain that you want your other six tanks?

Seriously, it is always possible they mis-packed it. I once got a CSM Box (one of the $100+ ones that came with Possessed and a Rhino) that was missing the sprue that has the special weapons and icons on it.

If it's not a mistake... So weak GW.

 rabidguineapig wrote:
If it's not a mistake... So weak GW.

If it's not a mispack then you raise hell about false advertising.

 Corinthius wrote:
I've been looking at this on the GW site and it says - 3 LRBT's, 3 Hellhounds and a Hellhammer. Now does that mean that the superheavy can only be built as a Hellhammer? Or is it just the normal Baneblade kit where you can build all the variants? Just incase the reason its cheaper is that they've removed options.

Description



This boxed set is packed with the mainstay of the Imperial Guard’s armoured forces - Tanks! From Hellhounds that sport monstrous flame-throwers to ironclad Leman Russ Battle tanks. As if that wasnt enough firepower, this set also includes one Astra Militarum Hellhammer, built around the same chassis as the Baneblade but optimised for city fighter.

This great value kit contains: 1 Astra Militarum Hellhammer, 3 Astra Militarum Hellhounds and 3 Astra Militarum Leman Russ Battle Tanks.

This kit comes supplied unpainted and requires assembly - we recommend using Citadel Thin Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

http://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Hammer-of-Cadia

 alanmckenzie wrote:

Corinthius wrote:Ah well still a good deal, what about the other kits did they have all the options? (LRBT and Hellhounds?)

Yes, all the other kits have all options.

ClockworkZion wrote:

 alanmckenzie wrote:

Kallimakus wrote:
I saw someone building the kit at local GW last week, looked like the original Baneblade sprues (Baneblade or Hellhammer only) to me.

Picked mine up yesterday.

Baneblade and Hellhammer only.

Erm... On a side note if any current baneblade owners have the sprues/bits to build a Stormsword going spare from their kit, I'd be very interested in perhaps taking them off their hands. PM me.

Not as exciting as I was hoping, but the Hellhammer is still a good tank and it's still a good deal. Ah well.

Yeah, don't get me wrong, I'm happy enough just to have a Baneblade, and the box is still reasonably good value. But, I did want to build the Stormsword (I think the Banesword, Stormsword, Shadowsword are much better looking than the other variants), and when I ordered the box on the back of a White Dwarf article/advertisement that said....

WD wrote:

The Hammer of Cadia contains seven tanks....:three Hellhounds, three Leman Russ Battle Tanks and a Hellhammer Super-heavy.....
.....The most impressive vehicle is the Hellhammer, a Super-heavy tank.... It has a whopping eight configurations, from the iconic Baneblade and the siege orientated Hellhammer, to the Shadowsword...

I do feel slightly put out.

I'd contact them and tell them about it, you never know, they might send you a sprue for free.

I am disappointed, I was going to buy the Hammer of Cadia set but I didn't want the Baneblade/Hellhammer, I wanted the other variants.

Description



Optimised for fighting within urban areas and dense terrain, the Hellhammer is bedecked with a variety of weapons suited for blood baths at short-range.

This model kit allows you to make the Hellhammer tank as described in the Apocalypse rulebook. The sponsons can be armed with either twin-linked heavy bolters, or twin-linked heavy flamers. The turret is equipped with Hellhammer Cannon which, despite its lack of range, packs a mighty punch. Sitting alongside the Hellhammer Cannon is a co-axial autocannon, and a twin-linked heavy bolter is positioned toward the front of the hull.

Aerials, artillery shells, smoke launchers, searchlights, tools, name plates, and pintle-mounted heavy stubbers are all available as additional modelling options. On top of this you also get 3 optional turret-mounted crew who come with a variety of heads, arms and weaponry, allowing you to make an officer, driver or gunner (of course you can always glue the turret shut should you wish). And finally, there are enough parts for you to make an Imperial Guard officer on foot as well.

This plastic kit contains 295 components (no, that isn’t a typo) to make an Imperial Guard Hellhammer. Alternatively, you can also make a Baneblade, Banehammer, Banesword, Doom Hammer, Shadowsword, Stormlord or Stormsword super-heavy tank using this kit. Also included is 1 Transfer Sheet which can be used to add markings and insignia.

This kit comes supplied unpainted and requires assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.


http://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Imperial-Guard-Hellhammer


this link shows sprues & shows there are other cannons on sprues.....

 krazynadechukr wrote:
...Alternatively, you can also make a Baneblade, Banehammer, Banesword, Doom Hammer, Shadowsword, Stormlord or Stormsword super-heavy tank using this kit...

Then it's definitely missing the Stormlord/Shadowsword sprues. That'd be a different top plate, and barrels and some other extra stuff.

EDIT: Assuming GW put the full kit in the box normally. With them being seperate sprue(s) they can be left out to leave the ability to only make the Hellhammer/Baneblade. I'd definitely go with calling customer service to confirm.

When my FLGS gets mine in next week I'm double checking the box and if it ain't all there I'll be raising a little hell with Customer Service (again, I have a Leman Russ Demolisher kit that has some pieces that are bent and I can't get to unbend long enough for glue to set, namely one of the side sections and the front cover for the heavy bolter/heavy flamer/lascannon mounting. I think it didn't come out of the model right or something).

Hm. My set just arrived and I came back to this thread to report the contents and low and behold it looks like GW advertised it as having more components than actually came in the box! That is wild. I actually had to contact GW's customer service over my box because two of the Leman Russ sprues had damaged components, but when they respond I'll inquire about the missing Baneblade sprues.

Did anyone else have damaged sprues? It seems like the weight of the other sprues were too much for the Leman Russ Front Canon Assembly bits. Two of the three of those bits were cracked in half in my kit and one of the Baneblade sprues was bent funny, though the components look to be fine.