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The Adeptus Custodes just got a major hardware upgrade. The new Support Battle Group boxes up three heavy-hitting kits — including the long-awaited plastic Telemon Heavy Dreadnought — and is the first set branded for both Warhammer 40,000 and the Horus Heresy. Here’s what’s inside, what it’s worth, and who should buy it.
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What’s in the box
The Custodes Support Battle Group contains:
- 1 × Telemon Heavy Dreadnought — the towering elite walker, now in plastic for the first time.
- 4 × Gyrfalcon Jetbikes — fast-moving jetbike cavalry.
- 1 × Pallas Grav-attack — a light grav-tank for mobile fire support.
The Telemon finally goes plastic
The headline here is the Telemon. It had been stuck in Forge World resin since 2017, making this plastic release a significant, long-requested update for the range — easier to build, easier to convert, and (usually) cheaper than its resin ancestor. For a full breakdown of Custodes walkers, see our Custodes Dreadnought guide.
Value: is it worth it?
The box has a retail price of around $230 USD. Bought as individual kits, the same contents would run roughly $292, so the bundle saves about $62 — a legitimate discount rather than a token one. For an elite, model-light army like the Custodes, a box that delivers a Dreadnought, four jetbikes, and a grav-tank in one purchase is an efficient way to add mobility and heavy firepower at once.
First dual-branded 40k + Horus Heresy box
Notably, this is the first box carrying both the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: The Horus Heresy logos — the units are usable in either game system. If you play (or plan to play) the Adeptus Custodes in 40k and dabble in the 30k Horus Heresy, that’s double the value from a single purchase.
Who should buy it?
- Existing Custodes players wanting to add a Telemon and fast elements to their force in one go.
- Horus Heresy Custodes collectors who’ve wanted a plastic Telemon for years.
- New starters who like the golden aesthetic and want an efficient, characterful core of elite units.
If you’re still assembling the basics, our Adeptus Custodes Combat Patrol review is the cheaper foundational box; the Support Battle Group is the natural next step up. And when it’s time to paint all that gold, we’ve got a how to paint Adeptus Custodes guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s in the Custodes Support Battle Group?
A plastic Telemon Heavy Dreadnought, four Gyrfalcon Jetbikes, and a Pallas Grav-attack.
How much does it cost and is it good value?
Around $230 USD, versus roughly $292 for the kits bought separately — about a $62 saving.
Can I use the box in Horus Heresy?
Yes — it’s the first box branded for both Warhammer 40,000 and the Horus Heresy, so the models work in either system.
Why is the plastic Telemon a big deal?
The Telemon had only existed in Forge World resin since 2017, so a plastic version is a long-awaited, more accessible release.
Is the Custodes Support Battle Group the same as a Combat Patrol?
No. The Combat Patrol is a starter force with its own small-game format, while the Support Battle Group is a bundle of three support kits meant to be added to an army you already have. If you’re new to Custodes, the Combat Patrol is the usual first box and the Support Battle Group is the next step up.