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Giant warrior with stone axe in 1/56 scale - Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for Sons of Behemat of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop, 2022 - Miniature figure reviewimage © Games Workshop
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Painted Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range (Warhammer range) from Games Workshop company

Article updated: 2022.10.10

The Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant 1/56 scale miniature figure for the Sons of Behemat faction of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop is a giant humanoid warrior with a stone axe. It was first produced in 2022.

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Details - Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for Sons of Behemat of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop

Miniature figure: Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant

Product name: Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant, Product code: set: GW-99120299086, Kit: Mega-Gargant (AoS) v2 kit, Sprue: 1x Mega-Gargant sprue #1, 1x Mega-Gargant sprue #2, 1x Mega-Gargant (AoS) sprue #3, 1x Mega-Gargant (AoS) sprue #4, 1x Mega-Gargant (AoS) sprue #5, Range: Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range (Warhammer range) - Sons of Behemat - Mega-Gargant, Setting: Mortal Realms (Warhammer: Age of Sigmar), Series: ?, Company: Games Workshop company, Production: pre-order: 2022.10.08-2022.10.14, release: 2022.10.15-

Size: Ultra Giant (S8), Species: Mega-Gargant (Humanoid), Gender: male, Technology: FantasyMedieval (Archaic), Role: Warrior, Features: wears furry mantlet, Armour:  light armour (armour) / unarmoured, no shield, Helmet: no helmet, Equipment in hand: R: gripping humans, L: stone axe / club / mace (weapon - melee weapon - one-handed melee weapon), Equipment carried: bell, porticullis, Based on: ?

Scale: 1:56 (28mm / 32mm) scale, Proportions: Realistic / Heroic scale, Size: ca. 190mm high, probably 250mm tall standing upright, Material: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) (plastic - Polystyrene), Priming: Primer is not necessary
Assembly: Multi-piece (No connector), On sprue, Needs cutting, Needs glue, Needs assembly, Posing: Hard, Paintjob: Unpainted, Base: No base, Conceptual design: ?, Sculptor: ?

Set: Mega-Gargant (AoS) v2 set: contains 1

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Review - Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for Sons of Behemat of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop

 

Magnetising the Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant

Read here: Mega-Gargant (AoS) kit for Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop, 2020 - Miniature kit review #Magnetising the Mega-Gargant model

Mega-Gargant size - How big is the Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant?

The Warstomper Mega-Gargant is 19 cm high (almost 8 inches). If it were standing upright, it would be circa 25 cm tall.

The Beast-Smasher is similar in size.

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Size comparison photos - Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for Sons of Behemat of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop

Size comparison of the size of the Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant miniatures for the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range (Warhammer range) from Games Workshop company with a Primaris Space Marine.image © Games Workshop

 

Size comparison of the size of the Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant miniatures for the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range (Warhammer range) from Games Workshop company with a Primaris Space Marine.  

Size comparison of 1/56 scale miniatures for the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range (Warhammer range) from Games Workshop company (left to right): Warstomper Mega-Gargant, running human, Mancrusher Gargantimage © Games Workshop

Size comparison of 1/56 scale miniatures for the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range (Warhammer range) from Games Workshop company (left to right): Warstomper Mega-Gargant, running human, Mancrusher Gargant

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Uses for the miniature - Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for Sons of Behemat of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop

Uses for games

Rules

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Resources - Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for Sons of Behemat of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop

Official

Games Workshop: Beast-smasher Mega-Gargant (UK): Official article.

Games Workshop: Gatebreaker Mega-Gargant (UK): Official article of the v2 set.

Games Workshop: King Brodd (UK): Official article.

Games Workshop: Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant (UK): Official article of the v2 set.

Games Workshop: Warstomper Mega-Gargant (UK): Official article of the v2 set.

Contents overview of the v1 set

Kenneth (for Kolectiv SG): Unboxing the Mega Gargant + Sub Assemblies: Contents overview and painting video. Includes a good view of the assembly guide. Shows assembly and priming.

Matt Crowther (for Sprues & Brews): Sons Of Behemat Battletome Review and Mega-Gargant Unboxing – Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Contents overview article. Includes size comparison of the Mega-Gargant with running human, Gargant, Tzeentch Lord of Change (2016), Imperial Knight Paladin, Nagash, and Archaon. Has a showcase of a Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant, and Gargants.

video version of the article: includes a detailed look of the assembly guide, and a 360 degree view of the Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant.

RagnarokAngel (for Goonhammer): Unboxing the Gargant: Contents overview article. Includes size comparison of the Mega-Gargant with an Ossiarch Bonereaper.ß

Travis Pasch (for Spikey Bits): Make All 3 With One Kit: Mega-Gargant Unboxing & Magnetizing: Contents overview article. Includes size comparison of the Mega-Gargant to Mantic Giant, Mancrusher, Albion Giant, and classic Warhammer Giants.

Size comparison of the v1 set

Andrew Babcock: Warstomper Mega-Gargant vs Bloodreaver for scale: Size comparison image, showing a Warstomper Mega-Gargant and a Bloodreaver.

Bell of Lost Souls Instagram: Gatebreaker MegaGargant / Stormcast for size comparison: Size comparison image, with Gatebreaker Mega-Gargant and a Stormcast Eternal.

same image on Twitter

Ben Johnson: I’ve been a very lucky boy to get to paint up three of the new Mega-Gargants: Showcase article, with size comparison of the Mega-Gargants to Mancrusher Gargants.

Gutrot Bloom (for Tabletop Games UK): Age of Sigmar: Sons of Behemat – Review: Compensated review article. Includes showcase of Gatebreaker Mega-Gargant, and size comparison to Mancrusher, and Goblin Shaman.

Josh Hill (warhipster): There’s not a whole lot of difference in height between these guys!: Size comparison article of Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant and 40K Necron Silent King.

Josh Hill (warhipster): Well it’s official: Size comparison article of Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant, 40K Necron Silent King, and Teclis and Celennar.

Josh Hill (warhipster): Just a few things that need priming tomorrow morning: Size comparison article of Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant, Lumineth Vanari Auralan Wardens, 40K Primaris Chaplain on Bike, Primaris Turret, Primaris ATV.

Kitetsu: BATTLETOME AND MEGA-GARGANT MODEL REVIEW: SONS OF BEHEMAT: Warhammer AoS: Compensated review video. Includes size comparison to a human-sized miniature.

Matt Crowther (for Sprues & Brews): Sons Of Behemat Battletome Review and Mega-Gargant Unboxing – Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Contents overview article. Includes size comparison of the Mega-Gargant with running human, Gargant, Tzeentch Lord of Change (2016), Imperial Knight Paladin, Nagash, and Archaon. Has a showcase of a Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant, and Gargants.

video version of the article: includes a detailed look of the assembly guide, and a 360 degree view of the Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant.

Stu Cunningham: A little late to the party, but my Mega-Gargant is taking shape: Building article, includes image of the basic build of the Mega-Gargant (AoS) kit, with bare feet. Shows size comparison to Warhammer Goblin Archer.

Stu Cunningham: phew! With about 1cm clearance, he fits in my cabinet: Size comparison article, comparing Gatebreaker Mega-Gargant to Warhammer Squigs, Squig Hoppers and cabinet with probably 20 cm between shelves.

The Spider King: Looking to shift the ultraforge giant: Size comparison article, showing Warstomper Mega-Gargant and an Ultraforge Giant.

Review of the v1 set

Bob (for War of Sigmar): Mega Gargants : Sons of Behemat review !: Review article. Includes showcase, and size comparison of Warstomper Mega-Gargant to 40K Imperial Knight.

Kitetsu: BATTLETOME AND MEGA-GARGANT MODEL REVIEW: SONS OF BEHEMAT: Warhammer AoS: Compensated review video. Includes size comparison to a human-sized miniature.

Gutrot Bloom (for Tabletop Games UK): Age of Sigmar: Sons of Behemat – Review: Compensated review article. Includes showcase of Gatebreaker Mega-Gargant, and size comparison to Mancrusher, and Goblin Shaman.

Building of the v1 set

Stu Cunningham: A little late to the party, but my Mega-Gargant is taking shape: Building article, includes image of the basic build of the Mega-Gargant (AoS) kit, with bare feet. Shows size comparison to Warhammer Goblin Archer.

Building of the v1 set: Magnetising

solepureskillz (on Reddit): Fully magnetized Mega-Gargant: Magnetising tutorial article, showing the parts you need to build, and where to put the magnets.

The Dark Artisan: ALL 3 MEGA GARGANTS FROM 1 KIT??? Magnetising a SONS OF BEHEMAT MEGA GARGANT: Magnetising tutorial video.

Building of the v1 set: Converting

Melcavuk: The Mega Gargant Thread: Article, collecting many of the images and tutorials for Mega-Gargants.

pegastyx: Humbawa, The Bloody Titan: Converting articles about creating a Chaos Mega-Gargant.

Tomb King Tristan: Tomb Kings Mega-Gargant: Converting articles about creating a Tomb Kings inspired Mega-Gargant.

Painting of the v1 set

Andrew Babcock: Painting a slightly converted Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

Artis Opus: How to paint GIANTS: Drybrush realistic flesh!: Painting tutorial video about painting realistic flesh using drybrushing. Painting a Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

Conrad_Kurze Knotley (conrad_kurze_minipaint): Painting a Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

Fabien Roche (ymh.fr): Painting a converted Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

Gravytrain Miniatures: Painting a converted Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

Josh Hill (warhipster): Painting a Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant, Bundo Whalebiter.

Kenneth Tan (for Kolectiv SG): Attack on Titan Mega Gargant Paintjob: Painting tutorial video. Painting a Gatebreaker Mega-Gargant.

Lewis Wilkinson (dozybargain): Painting a Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant.

Mini Painter Meg: How I Paint Mega-Gargant Skin and Nails: Tutorial video about painting realistic flesh, and realistic toenails, with brushes. Painting a Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant.

Ricki Smith: Frost Gargant. Painting articles. Shows a converted Mega-Gargant. Painted over black primer, by airbrushing Nightlord Blue, The Fang, Fenrisian Grey, and finally Ulthuan Grey. Highlighted with Ulthuan and Whitescar.

Melcavuk: The Mega Gargant Thread: Article, collecting many of the images and tutorials for the Frost Gargant. I've linked the first post dealing with the Frost Gargant.

Snakes Painting (paintingsnake): Painting a Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant.

  • Snakes Painting (paintingsnake): Painting progress - post 1, post 2

Sony Paintstation (seaschon): Painting a Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

  • Sony Paintstation (seaschon): Painting progress - post 1, post 2,
  • Sony Paintstation (seaschon): Showcase: post 1

Stu Cunningham: Building, slightly converting and painting a Gatebreaker Mega-Gargant. Painted over Grey Seer undercoat. Washed with Gulliman Flesh/Contrast Medium 50:50, Kislev Flesh, patchy washes of Carroburg Crimson/Druchii Violet/Casandora Yellow/Drakenhof Nightshade thinned with Lahmian Medium, Deepkin Flesh thinned with water in layers, then highlighted with Pallid Wych Flesh.

The Spider King: Painting a converted Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

tzaandor: Painting a Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

Viktor Kotyhov (as Viktor K. Miniature Painter): Painting a Warstomper Mega-Gargant.

Showcase of the v1 set

bruce lim: 1 magnetized mega gargant down: Showcase article of a magnetised Mega-Gargant.

bruce lim: 2nd magnetized/ slightly converted mega gargant: Showcase article of a magnetised Mega-Gargant. Includes conversions. The horned helmet comes from a Viking for the Spawn action figure range.

Showcase of the v1 set: Conversion

gaiden0090 (on Imgur): My completed Mega Gargant kitbash/proxy: Showcase article about converted Mega-Gargant.§

pegastyx: Humbawa, The Bloody Titan: Showcase article.

Official

Games Workshop: Beast-smasher Mega-Gargant (UK): Official article.

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Buying the product - Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for Sons of Behemat of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop

Price

Base set price (Mega-Gargant (AoS) v2 set)(2022): 130 GBP / 170 EUR / 210 USD, Price per model: 130 GBP / 170 EUR / 210 USD

Where can you buy it?

Games Workshop: Beast-smasher Mega-Gargant (UK): Official article.

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Similar models - Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant for Sons of Behemat of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop

Ultra Giant (S8) FantasyMedieval (ArchaicHumanoid Warrior, with a stone axe

Gatebreaker Mega-Gargant

King Brodd

Kraken-eater Mega-Gargant

Warstomper Mega-Gargant

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Do you have the Beast-Smasher Mega-Gargant miniature figure for the Sons of Behemat faction of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop? How do you like it? Would you recommend it to others? What further uses can you come up with? Tell your opinion in the comments!

 

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