Warhammer 30k: Legio Custodes - Shield-Captain (2026 Battlegroup) Bits
Description: Lead your golden host with the definitive plastic Shield-Captain from the 2026 Legio Custodes Battlegroup. This model is the centerpiece of the new plastic infantry range, featuring more ornate armor and a more commanding presence than standard Custodians. These bits are essential for creating a high-status leader for The Horus Heresy or a modernized Adeptus Custodes commander for Warhammer 40,000.
Condition: New, Trimmed Off-Sprue (Plastic). Note: This is a bits listing; only the specific components shown in the listing photos are included. Parts have been professionally removed from the new 2026 sprue to preserve the fine detail of the braided cords, pteruges, and the eagle-topped Praesidium Shield. No assembly instructions or base are included.
The 2026 Shield-Captain is distinguished by several unique relic-level components:
Pyrithite Spear: A master-crafted Guardian Spear integrated with a powerful melta-weapon, featuring updated 2026 proportions.
Command Praesidium Shield: A reinforced storm shield featuring a unique, high-relief sculpted eagle that is more intricate than the standard Sentinel version.
Bedecked Armor: The torso and pauldrons are covered in braided cords, unique sigils, and additional embellishments that denote the bearer's high rank.
Exclusive Head Options: Includes both a highly detailed bare head and a specialized helmeted option, both designed to fit the new "True Scale" silhouette of the 2026 range.
This character kit is a goldmine for elite-level hobby projects:
40k "Blade Champion" Proxy: The dynamic pose and high-detail weapons make this an excellent base for a custom Blade Champion or a named Shield-Captain in 40k.
Custom Constantin Valdor: Use the legs and torso as a starting point for a plastic-conversion of the Captain-General, combining these parts with larger wings or cloaks.
Inquisitorial Lord: The level of baroque detail on the armor is perfect for a high-ranking Inquisitor in power armor, representing a lord of the Ordo Malleus.
Chaos Lord of Slaanesh: With the Imperial iconography removed, the elegant, flowing lines of the armor can be converted into a very high-end Chaos Lord or Chosen Champion.
We ensure your golden commander arrives ready for the tabletop:
Professional Sorting: Every bit is inspected before shipping to ensure the delicate melta-barrels and shield filigree are pristine.
Secure Transit: Shipped in rigid packaging to prevent the ornate braided cords and spear tips from being damaged.
Combined Shipping: Use the "Add to Basket" feature to bundle this Captain with other Legio Custodes or Sentinel Guard bits to save on shipping costs.
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