The 15 Most Expensive Miniatures You Can Buy

It is a well-known fact among many that tabletop games are pretty expensive, especially among Warhammer 40K fans. Models of the famed wargame are almost exorbitantly expensive, with army boxes running anywhere from 100 to 200 dollars, and that is just to get started. If you want a full-fledged army, it will cost much more, and to play more than just one faction, as most people do, you are going to need to be able to pay up even more.

But as expensive as this sounds, and as taxing as the process of painting and gluing these figures already is, it is nothing compared to some models in Warhammer 40K that are more expensive than entire armies. These models are often unfathomably rare, finely crafted, astoundingly massive, or all the above, hence their hefty price tag. Here are the most expensive figures in the Warhammer 40K franchise and how much they cost.

Updated On December 17th, 2024 By Joshua Leeds:
Each of these models has tabletop rules for those willing to invest the points into using them. While they will cost a pretty penny to get on the table, some can be incredibly worthwhile to get and even use. This article has been updated to include the baseline stats for each model along with the strongest weapon they have access to.

15 Astraeus Super-Heavy Tank: $420

• 525 Points
• Astraeus las-ripper:

Space Marines are one of the most prominent fighting forces in the galaxy and have a lot of the Imperium’s best weapons at their disposal. While it is very rare to be brought out, the Astraeus Super-Heavy Tank represents the height of Space Marine vehicles and combat potential.

This massive tank can take out most enemies in a single shot and is one of the more rare vehicles of humanity in the galaxy. This tank is riddled with guns making it a perfect option against any enemy or threat.

14 Ork Gargantuan Squiggoth: $510

• 440 Points
• Huge Tusks – Strike

The Ork Gargantuan Squiggoth is among the many dependable and despicable beasts utilized by Orks. A rhinoceros-like monster, this creature is the most mammoth version of a Squiggoth on the market and stands as the most powerful, using its massive size and impressive strength to trample and devour anything in its path. Few beasts and war machines compare, making the Ork Gargantuan Squiggoth a perfect choice when WAAAGH-ing!

Being the big and brutal beastie it is, the Ork Gargantuan Squiggoth demands a significant sum from collectors. The grand model costs a minimum of $510 yet often runs higher depending. The Ork Gargantuan Squiggoth is a horrible beast that complements Ork armies wonderfully and is a detailed miniature worth the price. Those looking to spice up their WAAAGH! or paint an astounding model should look to this wonderful miniature.

13 KX139 Ta’unar Supremacy Armour: $500

• 790 Points
• Heavy Rail Cannon Array

KX139 Ta’unar Supremacy Armour is among the T’au Empire’s most aspiring projects and grandest mechs, standing at a height comparable to Knights and Tyranid monstrosities. This invention was the answer to the problem of T’au heavy flyers being unable to compete with far more formidable enemies. Equipped with missiles and devastating long-range armaments, the KX139 Ta’unar Supremacy Armour can eradicate even the most imposing and towering foes, bringing them down with a barrage of shots.

KX139 Ta’unar Supremacy Armour is expensive, but for several good reasons: it is huge, detailed, and somewhat rare. The model stands tall and possesses various weaponry of equal size, everything with the utmost attention to detail, from the inner workings of the model to its massive guns. If that was not enough, the KX139 Ta’unar Supremacy Armour is always out of stock, as it is among the most prized models of any T’au army. Although, the price is well worth the fun of putting the model together and painting it.

12 Tyranid Harridan: $515

• 610 Points
• Gargantuan Scything Talons

The first expensive model is the Tyranid Harridan, a Tyranid monstrosity resembling a xenomorph-dragon hybrid with no eyes and biological guns in its wing joints. This flying nightmare is a horror that will make any army fearful of the sky, as it can unleash a flurry of living bullets and a frenzy of vicious slashes from above, all while avoiding returning fire or close-quarters confrontation with even the most determined opponents.

The only thing more terrifying than the Tyranid Harridan is the hefty price collectors must pay for it. The model costs a minimum of $515 but is known to range beyond that. Although a pretty penny, the Tyranid Harridan is worth the price, as it is a visually stunning and grand model that looks outstanding on the tabletop. The model is a worthwhile purchase regardless for Tyranid enthusiasts or painters looking for a challenge.

11 Tyranid Hierophant Bio-Titan: $515

• 810 Points
• Titanic Scything Talons

Continuing the train on monsters from the deepest pits of your nightmares, the Tyranid Hierophant Bio-Titan is a frightening Tyranid behemoth. Instead of being a monster that gives people a phobia of clear skies and clouds, this one will incite in any who gazes upon its massive figure, which can overpower the mightiest war machines and birth droves of lesser Tyranids; few creatures are as capable as this hulking beast.

Being the large and complex model it is, the Tyranid Hierophant Bio-Titan runs for a considerable price. The model costs a minimum of $515 but can surpass this number significantly. While outrageous at first, considering the size and complexity of the Tyranid Hierophant Bio-Titan model, it is understandable. It stands tall, looks petrifying, and will draw many fearful or awe-inspired eyes to it while on the tabletop.

10 Legio Custodes Ares Gunship: $550

• 580 Points
• Arachnus Magna-Blaze Cannon

The Custodes are arguably the most deadly fighting force in the galaxy, and they have the tools to back that legacy up. This Gunship represents the pinnacle of the Custodes Vehicles, only used in a dire situation when they can’t estimate their foes on foot.

Should this vehicle be brought out into battle, it will decimate any enemy with shockingly powerful guns and bombs. Few enemies will survive this ship’s wrath to face those who pilot it, and many would consider themselves lucky to not have to.

9 Mastodon Super-Heavy Assault Transport: $630

The Mastodon Super-Heavy Assault Transport is a troop transport that allows soldiers to move around safely, their protection assured by a massive tank with layers of thick armor and more guns than any carrier has any right to have. Being a mammoth vehicle, it can carry around forty Space Marines a significant distance, getting them into the thick of battle without a scratch. Moreover, the Mastodon Super-Heavy Assault Transport comes equipped with Heavy Flamers, Lascannons, Hunter-Killer Missile Launchers, and other destructive armaments, making it a killing machine in its own right.

The Mastodon Super-Heavy Assault Transport is an effective vehicle imposing size-wise and performance-wise, making it well worth the eye-catching price tag. The model goes for a cost of $630 in most places but can reach ludicrous prices depending. While this seems a considerable expense, it is worth noting that the Mastodon Super-Heavy Assault Transport is massive, effective, and overall a well-put-together model, making it a prize for any collector to assemble, paint, and put on display.

8 Acastus Knight Porphyrion: $685

• 710 Points
• Twin Magna Lascanon

The Acastus Knight Porphyrion is a super top-heavy mech that, despite this, is a devastating walking weapon, considering all of the destructive power it has. It is among the Imperium of Man’s rarest and most capable Knights, heavily armored and well-equipped with two massive twinned Magna Lascannons — heavy guns capable of tearing through the most durable war machines. Although a rare sight, when the Acastus Knight Porphyrion arrives on the battlefield, enemies know the unfavorable odds set against them.

The Acastus Knight Porphyrion is not only a finely detailed and massive model but an effective one, contributing to its hefty price tag. The model is purchasable for the sky-high cost of $685, yet its price often exceeds this. The Acastus Knight Porphyrion being the grand and awe-inspiring model it is, there is no wonder that it costs so much, especially considering its value on the tabletop. It makes for a wonderful project to put together and paint.

7 Mars Pattern Warhound Titan: $838

• 1,100 Points
• Warhound Turbo-Laser Destructor

The Mars Pattern Warhound Titan is a variant of the deadly war machine known as the Warhound Titan, an Imperial Titan best known for scouting enemy lines, flanking, and being among the smallest. However, despite their size and lesser status, they remain powerful machines of war that can turn the tide with their mobility and ambush maneuvers. The Mars Pattern Warhound Titan is more or less the same, although with a unique design inspired by the Red Planet.

The Mars Pattern Warhound Titan is expensive not only because it is a sizable and nicely designed model but also because of its distinct appearance from typical Warhound Titans. The model’s look is far more detailed and eye-catching, making it a work of art while retaining its threatening appearance and imposing stature. While a typical Warhound Titan is impressive enough, the Mars Pattern Warhound Titan makes up for its $838 price tag with its outstanding design. It will undoubtedly make for a fun project for any collector.

6 Legion Thunderhawk Gunship: $915

• 840 Points
• Turbo-laser Destructor

The Legion Thunderhawk Gunship is a flexible flying craft capable of traversing the skies and vast vacuum of space. It fulfills many roles, acting as an aerial troop transport, bomber, and gunship, making it a vehicle fit for any mission and engagement. Moreover, the Legion Thunderhawk Gunship is a formidable aircraft that requires much to bring down, and even if one manages it, one will suffer heavy casualties in the process, making it among the deadliest sky-faring vehicles in the Imperium of Man.

The Legion Thunderhawk Gunship has always been expensive, with its 1997 metal model going for $35,000, and for many good reasons. The model is $915, but as seen with the 1997 metal model, it can sell for far more depending. Being a sizeable vehicle with much attention to detail — having a customizable interior and exterior — the price makes sense. Those looking to bolster their Adeptus Astartes armies or add an awesome model to their collection should look no further than the Legion Thunderhawk Gunship.

5 Mars Pattern Reaver Titan: $1,301

• 2,200 Points
• Reaver Volcano Cannon

The Mars Pattern Reaver Titan is a variant of the Reaver Battle Titan, an Imperial Titan meant for close support as a shock or assault trooper using its well-rounded capabilities. It is a flexible medium-sized war machine that does not excel in any particular field but stands as a formidable foe all around. The Mars Pattern Reaver Titan is no different, save for its unique design that takes after the Red Planet from where its manufacturers originate.

The Mars Pattern Reaver Titan excels when it comes to detail and appearance, making it among the most well-crafted models and, thus, the most expensive. The model sells for $1,301 at a minimum but is known for exceeding that price. The Mars Pattern Reaver has an awesome design and does well to embrace the finer details, granting players the opportunity to customize the interior and exterior to their liking.

4 Legion Sokar Stormbird: $1,580

• 1,100 Points
• Twin Lascanon

The Legion Sokar Stormbird is an Imperium craft that soars the skies and treks the vastness of space, acting as a transport meant for bearing the flames of battle and returning the favor. This war machine can carry over fifty Space Marines and even has the capacity for other big vehicles, like land transports or tanks. The Legion Sokar Stormbird is an ideal vehicle for bringing soldiers into the thick of battle and keeping with them after deployment as a dangerous adversary from above.

The Legion Sokar Stormbird is massive, detailed, and undeniably a representation of Warhammer 40K and its over-the-top nature, which is why it costs so much. The model requires an expense of $1,580, but it often goes for more, considering its limited supply. The Legion Sokar Stormbird is an awe-inspiring model that collectors can work on and display while acting as a practical and devastating transport on the tabletop, where it drops in and sticks around to annihilate foes.

3 Mars-Alpha Pattern Volcano Cannon Warbringer Nemesis Titan: $1,732

• 2,600 Points
• Nemesis Volcano Cannon

The Mars-Alpha Pattern Volcano Cannon Warbringer Nemesis Titan is a special variant of the Warbringer Titan, an Imperial Titan well-known for its proficiency at ranged combat and a multitude of sub-variations, like this one. Often deployed on the front lines of Titan Legions, the Warbringer Titan can sustain much punishment and dish it back with its thick armor and devastating cannons. However, the Mars-Alpha Pattern Volcano Cannon Warbringer Nemesis Titan goes above and beyond other Warbringer Titans with its Volcano Cannon, a catastrophic weapon capable of rending enemies of its class with a single blast.

The Mars-Alpha Pattern Volcano Cannon Warbringer Nemesis Titan boasts not only a fiery design but an invaluable weapon, bringing up its price considerably. The model costs collectors $1,732, but can easily exceed that price considering its appearance and weaponry. The Mars-Alpha Pattern Volcano Cannon Warbringer Nemesis Titan features insane detail and fine points that will test the abilities of even the most experienced builders and painters, making the final product all the more worth it and affording collectors an awesome display piece or model to unleash on the battlefield.

2 Mars Pattern Warlord Titan: $2,240

• 3,500 Points
• Belicosa Volcano Canon

The Mars Pattern Warlord Titan is a variant of the Warlord Titan, an Imperial Titan that dwarfs others with its gargantuan size and cataclysmic weaponry. The sheer size of the Warlord Titan alone is enough to make the ground and enemies before them quake, but with its devastating armaments, it can level cities and reduce titanic foes to nothing. The Mars Pattern Warlord Titan is unique in design and possesses defenses and offenses that allow it to face entire armies alone yet stand as an equal match.

The Mars Pattern Warlord Titan is massive — standing nearly two feet tall — which is cause enough for its equally grand price. The model demands $2,240 and may require more depending. Being a two-foot model is justification for its price, but the Mars Pattern Warlord Titan also possesses a significant amount of detail and precision in its appearance. The time and effort alone to assemble and paint this giant miniature are worth the cost, but the final product will be a prized possession for any collector or painter needing a challenge.

1 Manta: $2,010

• 2,100 Points
• Heavy Rail Cannon

The Manta is a magnificent transport of the T’au Empire that can carry a vast number of soldiers and vehicles while remaining a deadly war machine in its own right. This air and space-faring craft can hold an entire T’au army safely to any location, able to sustain destructive shots with its tough armor and eliminate oncoming foes with weaponry more impressive than anything produced by the Imperium of Man. The Manta’s ability to transport armies and contribute to the fight makes it a prized vehicle among the T’au and a game-changing force in battle.

The Manta is the largest Warhammer 40K model that is two feet in length with a longer than two feet wingspan. The model goes for $2,010, making it the most expensive model in the tabletop. That price seems ridiculous until one considers the sheer size of the Manta, then recognizes that it is highly detailed and grants access to its interior, allowing other units to be placed and removed from it. Assembling and painting this model will take a long time, granting those working on it an excellent time killer, but when it is done, they will have a display piece unlike any other. Merely having the Manta on display is enough to justify the cost, but bringing it to the tabletop is far more thrilling.