Each year, your local Warhammer store gets out the party hats and balloons and puts on a nine-day celebration to mark the anniversary of its opening. It’s a time to celebrate the Warhammer hobby with your community, and on top of that there’s loads of Warhammer swag to pick up too. Most importantly, there are two brilliant new miniatures for store anniversaries in 2026 – an elegant Aeldari Autarch and a regal Vampire Lord.
Path of Command
Autarchs are some of the greatest strategic minds and physical combatants among the Aeldari, having walked the Path of the Warrior for most of their extremely long lives. They command the Asuryani warhosts in battle, and fly impressive-looking back banners whilst doing so.
The Path of Command Autarch is equipped with a powerful dragon fusion pistol and star glaive, and is perfect for leading squads of Aspect Warriors or Storm Guardians who like to get stuck into a whirling melee.
Korthrain, the Crimson Blade
Vampires afflicted by the Soulblight curse are blessed with unnatural speed, potent sorcerous powers, and monstrous strength, all for the low, low price of an eternal hunger for blood. Korthrain, the Crimson Blade is a Vampire Lord suited in ornate armour, wielding an elegant blade that he uses to humiliate foes in duels before slicing them open to create a fresh and filling fountain of blood.
Both of these miniatures will be available for the first time at store anniversaries in 2026, starting in February.* They’ll be available for nine days as part of your store’s celebrations, and there will also be a range of incentives on offer during that period.
Store Anniversary Extras
Shopping in-store during the anniversaries will also score you additional extras for each £50 increment you spend, starting at £100, up to a total of £200.** There’s a set of metal Warhammer dice to add plenty of heft to your rolling, a dice rolling mat, and a double-sided 44”x30” neoprene gaming mat – perfect for games of Combat Patrol or small games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
There are also pin badges for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, available while stocks last – your store manager will let you know how to claim one!
Taking part in your local Warhammer store’s anniversary is also the perfect opportunity to help contribute to the Million Miniatures Challenge or the Call To Arms, both of which are running between January and May.
Check with your local store manager to find out when your store’s anniversary is. Our Store Finder below will show you the nearest store and their contact details.
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* Note that these miniatures may eventually be made available again in the future.
** Or local currency equivalent, contact your local store for details.
