When the weather is cold and you're stuck inside, there's something magical about dreaming of adventures in a galaxy far, far away. I'm not talking about any Star Wars holiday special, though; there are far better ways to immerse yourself in the scifi franchise. For example, you could pick up some bargain Star Wars: Legion miniatures at a fraction of their usual price.
Star Wars: Legion is a Warhammer-40k style miniature wargame, and I'd consider it one of the best Star Wars board games about right now. For the uninitiated, wargames are stuffed miniature armies and units battling it out in intense battlefields. In Star Wars: Legion, you'll see the likes of Stormtroopers and Ewoks, Battle Droids and Clone Troopers all fighting to win.
Whether you're a player or looking to give someone an excellent gift, retailer Chaos Cards has no shortage of brilliant Star Wars Legion expansions on sale right now. Take, for instance, the AT-ST Walker, which lets you add General Weiss or Chewbacca to pilot the powerful mech, blasting away at any terrified unit that gets in its path. As someone who's always loved the design and clumsiness of the AT-ST, this miniature really captures the essence of it. Right now, it's down to $57.49 / £43.13 at Chaos Cards.
Of course, there's also your standard warriors to make up armies, and the Mandalorian Super Commandos expansion offers seven super soldiers for your Shadow Collective army. Under Maul's leadership, these former members of the Death Watch are accurate and deadly, making them a perfect fit for your criminal organization. Best of all, they're just $30.23 / £22.68 while on sale.
Alternatively, as silly as they look, the Droidekas are fun yet frightening. They roll around,putting up protective shields that can send out torrents of blasts that even the most skilled Jedi Knights can struggle to defeat. I personally loved them the most in the Lego Star Wars videogames, but they're also excellent additions to any Star Wars: Legion match, and they're only $28.73 / £21.55 for the time being.
There's up to 43% off on selected Star Wars: Legion expansions at Chaos Cards, and considering how pricey some sets can be, now would be a good time to stock up and reinforce your armies. There's no shortage of upcoming releases in the Star Wars: Legion roadmap, so it's a good idea to grab some miniatures on sale, as opposed to waiting for those expensive new ones to launch.
Whether you're a seasoned Star Wars: Legion scoundrel or you're a newcomer to the galaxy far, far away's top-tier wargame, there's a spot for you in our Wargamer Discord. You can chat about anything from D&D to Lego Star Wars, and talk to like-minded Jedi and Sith about your favorite battles. Personally, I'm always leaning to the Dark Side.