The Necrons are one of Warhammer 40,000's most fearsome armies. Start your collection of robotic warriors with these kits.

One of the most feared armies in the Warhammer 40,000 galaxy are the Necrons. After lying dormant for millennia, the robotic remnants of a forgotten empire have risen from their tombs to reclaim what's theirs.

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Necrons are one of the few xenos armies in the game with troops on the level of the Space Marines. In addition to their incredible resilience, the Necrons have advanced technology that lets them rip away enemy defenses and even manipulate the flow of time! Collecting, building, and fielding a Necron army gives you a force that's part Terminator, part The Mummy, and all danger.

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The basic infantry of the Necron army packs a punch thanks to their metallic bodies, Gauss rifles, and inability to feel fear. They can be assembled without glue, as these models have been designed with a peg-and-slot system that lets them snap together firmly with one push. Warriors are a perfect starting point for your Necron collection - most armies field at least two units of them, and their skeletal features offer a great chance to practice painting and perfect your color scheme before moving on to more detailed models.

This kit contains enough parts to construct ten Necron Warriors, with two head and weapon options for each figure. Additionally, it contains three Scarab Swarms to bolster your numbers and overwhelm your opponents!

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Once you have a unit or two of Necron Warriors, recruiting an Overlord to lead them is a great next step. Armed with strange and inscrutable Necron technology, the Overlord is a fearsome combatant with enough tricks up his metallic sleeves to confound any foe. The Resurrection Orb in his left hand helps keep his army fighting, getting back up after even the most grievous blow. Plus, you can paint the orb with an eerie green glow to make your robotic commander stand out on the tabletop!

Each kit contains enough parts to build one Necron Overlord equipped with a Warscythe and a Resurrection Orb.

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Players who expect the Necrons to be slow are in for a nasty surprise when the Tomb Blades arrive at the battlefield. Similar to the jetbikes of other factions, Tomb Blades blast ahead of the main Necron force, striking at weak points in the enemy formation while expertly dodging incoming fire. When you include Tomb Blades in your army, your opponent will have to choose between dealing with them or keeping the rest of your troops from advancing.

Each kit contains enough parts to build three Tomb Blades, each with a transparent stand to give them the appearance of flight. Each can be equipped with one of three different weapons, allowing you to tailor them to handle the opponents you expect to face.

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The Monolith is the most iconic Necron model in all of Warhammer. The original version was the largest model in the game at the time of its release, and each subsequent incarnation of the figure has been bigger and more imposing than the last in the twenty years since. Players new and old know to fear the Monolith... which is all the more reason to have one in your collection!

The Monolith sports a large array of powerful weapons, and can even summon more Necrons through a dimensional portal, giving your army reinforcements mid-battle! The model includes a partially-summoned Necron Warrior stepping through the portal, giving it a dynamic look that you might not expect from this ponderous contraption. This is the perfect centerpiece for your collection.

Each kit contains enough parts to construct one Monolith.

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This multi-legged war machine resembles a giant scorpion, making it one of the coolest-looking (and most intimidating) models in the Necron arsenal. Their focused energy weapons make Triarch Stalkers the perfect tank-hunters, and they're quick enough to target and destroy your opponent's most dangerous vehicles early in the match.

The Stalker is covered in energy cells and arcane Necron glyphs, making it a great piece for showcasing your painting skills. It doesn't need a base, standing in any terrain on its spindly limbs. This even translates into benefits in-game, as the Stalker can navigate terrain that would stop other vehicles in their tracks!

Each kit contains enough parts to build one Triarch Stalker.

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The armies of Warhammer 40,000 include heroes, living legends, terrifying daemons, and more. Only the Necrons, however, can summon an actual god to the battlefield. The Shard Of The Void Dragon is only a fragment of the god-being that cursed the Necrons in the distant past, but its power is still beyond that of all but the mightiest heroes in the galaxy.

Wreathed in green lightning and hovering over its base, the Shard Of The Void Dragon is the ultimate statement piece for a Necron army. It's one of the best-looking models in all of 40k, so even if you don't plan on deploying it in smaller games, it's still a must for serious Necron collectors. Even 40k enthusiasts who don't play Necrons would be glad to have this in their collection.

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