Want a Space Marine unit that looks heroic straight out of the sprue? The Bladeguard Veterans kit is one of our favourite “wow-factor” boxes in Warhammer 40k / Warhammer 40,000. Big shields, embossed iconography, and plenty of flat panels for crisp edge highlights—they’re ideal whether you’re testing your first drybrush or chasing that competition sheen. We have items in stock now at our shop, and we’ll always keep the basics on hand; if something’s missing, we can order direct from Warhammer.
Why Bladeguard work for every hobbyist
- Easy build, strong silhouette: The sculpts read clearly at arm’s length—perfect for newer painters learning placement of highlights and shadows.
- Painting playground: Those heavy shields are brilliant for freehand decals or simple weathering. Try a dark base (e.g., Macragge Blue), careful edge highlights, then a soft glaze to smooth transitions.
- Showpiece upgrades: Add a pop colour on purity seals, eyes, and power swords. Gloss the wax, matte the parchment, and you’ll get instant depth with minimal fuss.
If you’re brand new, don’t sweat the mistakes—thin coats win games (well… paint games). Practice, tidy up, keep going. Veterans, you know the drill: controlled stippling on the shields and a final graphite rub on the edges for battle-wear looks ace.
Pop in, paint chat, and more
Drop by 85 Main Street, Lithgow to grab a box and talk brushes, primers, and basing. We’re friendly to new and experienced players alike—happy to help you pick colours for your Chapter, from Ultramarines to something custom that even Roboute would “probably approve” of. While you’re here, check out our gaming computers and phone repairs—our computer shop can tune your rig so your Intercessors look as smooth on-screen as your Bladeguard on the table.
We serve hobbyists right across the Mountains—swing past from Lithgow, Bathurst, Katoomba, Leura, Oberon, Portland, Dubbo, Zigzag, Bilpin, Blackheath or even Mellow Bath. Want to browse the full range? Have a look at the official site: warhammer.com
. Pricing is competitive (no price matching, sorry), and if we ever don’t have what you’re after, we’ll order it straight in. We’re also teaming up with Lost Souls Bookshop to support tabletop and RPG events—keep an eye out!
In short: Bladeguard Veterans are a satisfying build, a forgiving paint project, and an attention-grabbing centrepiece in any Space Marine collection. Come say g’day and pick yours up while they’re on the shelf.
