GW 51-08 Warhammer 40k - Tyranids: Hive Tyrant

Tyranids – Hive Tyrant for Warhammer 40,000

The Hive Tyrant is the supreme manifestation of the Hive Mind’s will on the battlefield. Towering above the swarming bioforms it commands, this monstrous creature is both a deadly warrior and a strategic commander. Its every motion embodies perfect biological efficiency – to strike, to kill, and to consume – all while directing the Tyranid swarm with terrifying precision.

Set contents:

• 1 plastic Hive Tyrant miniature (can also be built as a Winged Hive Tyrant or the Swarmlord)
• 59 plastic components
• 1 Citadel 60mm Round Base

Weapon and build options:

• Two Scything Talons
• Heavy Venom Cannon
• Stranglethorn Cannon
• Bonesword and Lash Whip
• Additional biomorphs: adrenal glands, toxin sacs, and more

Assembly and painting:

This multipart plastic kit builds one Hive Tyrant, the perfect centrepiece for any Tyranid army. It can be assembled as a ground-based commander, the airborne Winged Hive Tyrant, or the mighty Swarmlord. The model features a wide range of customisation options for weapons and biomorphs. The miniature requires assembly and painting – we recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

Required tools:

• Hobby knife or clippers
• Files or sanding paper
• Plastic cement (such as Citadel Plastic Glue)
• Detail brushes
• Citadel Colour acrylic paints (or other compatible paints)

About the Tyranids:

The Tyranids are a ravenous swarm of alien organisms from beyond the galaxy, driven by an all-consuming hunger to devour every living thing. The Hive Tyrant is their ultimate commander – a monstrous blend of intellect and brutality, capable of directing the swarm’s every move. Whether swooping through the skies or leading from the ground, the Hive Tyrant embodies the unstoppable evolution and terror of the Great Devourer.

About Warhammer 40,000:

Warhammer 40,000 is the legendary tabletop wargame set in the grim darkness of the far future, where there is only war. Players collect, assemble, and paint armies to battle across countless war-torn worlds, combining tactical strategy with creative artistry. Every painted miniature is both a warrior and a story in the endless war of the 41st millennium.

About the manufacturer:

Games Workshop is the British creator of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Renowned for their Citadel miniatures and hobby products, they provide players and collectors around the world with high-quality models that bring the universe of Warhammer to life in stunning detail.