A Warhammer Thanksgiving


A Thanksgiving diorama / vignette with Warhammer 28mm miniatures from Citadel and Marauder Miniatures:
  • Citadel Miniatures AD&D ADD80 Blink Dogs
  • Citadel Miniatures AD&D ADD11 Female Magic User
  • Marauder Miniatures Warhammer Fantasy Battle MM65 Flagellants
  • Citadel Miniatures Warhammer Fantasy Battle Johann Van Hal from 8592V Regiment of Renown Witch Hunters aka Johan and Wilhelm Dogs of War Witch Hunter regiment
  • Citadel Miniatures Warhammer Quest WQWP9 Witch Hunter
  • Citadel Miniatures Warhammer Quest WQWP8 Warrior Priest
  • Citadel Miniatures Warhammer Fantasy Battle C27 Pygmies
  • Citadel Miniatures Warhammer Fantasy Battle CH5 Chaos Familiars Jack O’Lantern
  • Marauder Miniatures Warhammer Fantasy Battle MB14/A & MB14/B Treeman
  • Citadel Miniatures FF11-2 Treeman aka "Klinty" in "The Tragedy of McDeath"
  • Citadel Miniatures Warhammer Fantasy Battle 92-10 Wood Elf Treeman
  • Citadel Miniatures Warhammer Fantasy Battle 0534 Durthu the Treeman




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