WizKids has revealed the primary redesigned dragon determine for its Dungeons & Dragons line. A brand new Grownup Black Dragon miniature might be launched in March 2025, with a instructed retail value of $79.99. The brand new miniature is a big miniature that sits on a gargantuan base, partially to assist help the determine’s 10-inch wingspan. This marks the primary of the newly designed dragons to get a miniature and might be launched as a standalone determine, not tied to a specific miniature set launch.
All 5 chromatic dragons and all 5 metallic dragons obtained redesigns as a part of D&D’s fiftieth anniversary, with the intent of constructing the dragons look extra iconic and have their figures and options match their precise talents. As an illustration, the black dragon’s cranium and horns are uncovered as a result of immense quantity of acid breath that the dragon makes use of on its foes. Talking with Display Rant earlier this 12 months, D&D artwork director Josh Herman identified that the Black Dragon (and the chromatics normally) had been impressed by the designs of Scar and Mustafa within the Lion King. “[Y]ou may also see that in each of these, there’s an intelligence in these designs and people creatures,” Herman mentioned. “So you possibly can inform they appear to be lions, however additionally they clearly can do one thing later, particularly within the films. We needed to take that method, particularly for the Black Dragon. We needed to make this one thing that you simply acknowledge instantly and know it is a villain, of all of the dragons, whenever you have a look at the Black Dragon.”
You’ll be able to learn the outline of the brand new miniature under, together with a full have a look at a 3D render of the brand new dragon. Coincidentally, the render additionally offers followers with a brand new look on what the black dragon seems like, with hints of inexperienced scales seen on its tails.
The D&D Icons of the Realms Grownup Black Dragon might be launched in March 2025, and the instructed value might be $79.99.
Product Description:
The Grownup Black Dragon is among the many most terrifying and hateful of the evil chromatic dragons. Wielding corrosive acid breath, Grownup Black Dragons are drawn to secluded swamps and forgotten ruins when making their lairs.
Sculpted from the latest version of the Monster Guide, the Big-sized D&D Icons of the Realms: Grownup Black Dragon pre-painted miniature sits on a 75mm (3-inch) in diameter base, making it good on your subsequent encounter. With a 10-inch wingspan, this loathsome dragon will invoke worry in gamers and awe in admirers.
