Norn Emissary | Warhammer 40K Tyranids | MOD Shop

The Warhammer 40,000 Tyranids Norn Emissary set is a multipart plastic kit that builds one of the largest and most striking monsters in the Tyranids range — and it's a dual kit, since the same model can be assembled as either a Norn Emissary or a Norn Assimilator. Spawned by the Norn Queens to pursue a single target of strategic importance, these colossal bio-horrors tower over even a Hive Tyrant, dominating the battlefield with sheer physical menace.

On the tabletop, the two builds give you two distinct roles from one box. The Norn Emissary is a psychic powerhouse — a Synapse monster that bends minds and overcomes resistance while still tearing foes apart in melee, making it a versatile centerpiece for control-focused swarms. The Norn Assimilator trades psychic tricks for pure brute force, impaling targets with toxinjector harpoons and hauling them into a deadly embrace — ideal for hunting down enemy commanders and war engines. Both are durable, hard-hitting anchors for a hive fleet.

For hobbyists, this is a true showcase model. Posed atop a ruined structure crawling with alien growths — with the Emissary's exposed, psychically radiant brain tissue a highlight — it rewards ambitious painting and makes a dramatic display piece as much as a battlefield threat.

What's in the box

• 1 multipart plastic miniature, buildable as a Norn Emissary or a Norn Assimilator
• 58 plastic components
• 1x Citadel 100mm Round Base (modeled as a ruined structure with alien growths)
• Supplied unpainted and requires assembly — we recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints

Build & customization options

• Choose between the Norn Emissary (a psychic monster tailored to overcome all resistance) and the Norn Assimilator (a single-minded brute armed with toxinjector / toxic bone harpoons)
• Two different lower torsos let you pose the monster surveying the battlefield or stooping toward its prey, with a ball-jointed hip for additional positioning
• The distinct heads and back details for each variant make either build a commanding centerpiece — and with magnets or careful dry-fitting, some hobbyists set it up to swap between the two

Who this kit is for

Tyranids players who want a durable, hard-hitting monster — psychic support or melee bruiser, your choice — collectors after a dramatic centerpiece, and painters looking for an ambitious showcase model with plenty of organic surface and detail. The dual-build flexibility means one purchase covers two very different tactical roles.

Why buy from MOD Shop

MOD Shop LLC is an authorized Games Workshop retailer. Every miniature is 100% authentic Citadel product, packed and shipped fast from our US location — typically within 1–3 business days. We're run by actual players and hobbyists, so when you have a question about whether to build the Emissary or Assimilator, list-building, or tackling a centerpiece paint job, you're talking to people who play. Catch us live on Whatnot (@MODShopLLC) for breaks, builds, and community.

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FAQ

What does the Norn Emissary set build?
The kit builds one large Tyranid monster that can be assembled as either a Norn Emissary or a Norn Assimilator.

What's the difference between the Norn Emissary and Norn Assimilator?
The Norn Emissary is a psychic monster that excels at battlefield control and Synapse support, while the Norn Assimilator is a brute-force melee monster armed with toxinjector harpoons that drag enemies in.

What base does the Norn Emissary come on?
It comes with a Citadel 100mm Round Base, modeled as a ruined structure covered in alien growths.

Are MOD Shop's Warhammer products official?
Yes. MOD Shop LLC is an authorized Games Workshop retailer, and all Warhammer 40,000 miniatures we sell are 100% authentic Citadel product.

Do these come painted and assembled?
No. The model is supplied unpainted and requires assembly. We recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.