As a fledgling tween nerd, I really wanted to get into Warhammer, but unlike my main plastic hobby, LEGO, the models didn’t look great without some serious painting skills and they weren’t much good for building anything but battlefields. If LEGO and Games Workshop had offered build-your-own miniatures half as cool as this squadron from vic mk2, there’s no way I could have resisted the call! These gold-clad warriors are no mere Space Marines — they’re the Adeptus Custodes, ultra-elite fighters who answer only to the Emperor. I believe they’re joined here by the angelic Primarch Sanguinius. Each of the 10 units has a unique weapon and power armor, which is all the more impressive in how Vic captures the Warhammer style so perfectly using mostly gold elements. There are some deep-cut parts, like Hero Factory robot heads.

As imposing as the Adeptus Custodes are, Vic has also assembled heavier firepower in LEGO, like this Blood Angels Leviathan Dreadnought. Vic achieves incredible curves in the mech’s torso without any constraction elements. Interchangeable arms allow for a range of configurations. This beast could give the Hulkbuster a run for its money.