How do I find the right Warhammer faction or category on Bits & Kits?

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Bits & Kits (bitsandkits.co.uk) organises its stock by game system and then by faction, so the fastest route is to pick your system first — The Old World, Bloodbowl, Horus Heresy or Bases — and then drill into the faction or unit list underneath it. If you already know the exact unit name, going straight to the site search is quicker than browsing. The category structure below reflects what is currently listed on the site; stock and ranges change, so treat it as a map rather than a fixed catalogue.

Start from the top-level categories

The homepage presents a "View Our Categories" entry point. The main groupings visible on the site are:

  • The Old World — the largest section, broken down by faction
  • Bloodbowl
  • Horus Heresy (spelled "Horus Hersey" in the site's own menu)
  • Bases

If you are unsure which system a model belongs to, this is the first decision to make, because the same faction name can appear under different systems.

Drill down inside The Old World

The Old World section is where most of the browsing happens. Each faction has its own list of units and kits. The factions currently listed include:

Faction Example units listed
Grand Cathay Astromancers of the Celestial Court, Gate Masters, Grand Cannon / Fire Rain, Jade Lancers, Jade Warriors, Shugengan Lord, Sky Lantern, Iron Hail / Crane Gunners, Peasant Levy
Orc and Goblin Tribes Black Orc Mob, Goblin Mob, Goblin Wolf Rider Mob, Night Goblin Mob, Orc Arrer Boyz Mob, Orc Boar Boyz, Orc Boar Chariot, Orc Bosses, Orc Boyz Mob, Orc Command Sprue
The Dwarven Mountain Holds Dwarf Cannon / Organ Gun, Dwarf Lords with Shield Bearers, Dwarf Thunderers / Quarrellers, Dwarf Warriors, Dwarf Gyrocopter/Bomber, Dwarf Hammerers / Long Beards, Dwarf Ironbreakers / Iron Drakes
The Empire of Men Empire Archers, Cannons and Mortars, Commanders, Demigryph Knights, General on Griffon, Great Swords, Knights, Militia, War Altar, Pistoliers, State Troops, State Troops with Handguns, Steam Tank, Volley Gun / Rocket Battery, Flagellants
The High Elf Realms Dragon Princes of Caledor, Archers, Eagle-Claw Bolt Thrower, Lord on Dragon, Lords, Lothern Skycutter, Mages, Phoenix Guard, Silver Helms, Spearmen, Tironoc Chariots, Sisters of Avelorn
The Kingdom of Bretonnia Archers, Command Sprue, Knights of the Realm, Knights of the Realm on Foot, Men at Arms, Pegasus Knights, Royal Pegasus
The Wood Elf Realms Eternal Guard, Glade Guard, Glade Riders, Wild Riders / Sisters of Thorn
Tomb Kings of Khemri Archer and Command, Chariot, Knights, Liche Priests, Necrolith Bone Dragon, Necropolis Knights / Sepulchral Stalkers, Necrosphinx, Royal Heralds, Skeleton Warriors, Tomb Guard
Warriors of Chaos Chaos Knights, Chaos Lord on Dragon, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Marauders, Chaos Warriors, Chosen, Chaos Chariot, Champions of Chaos, Chaos Lord on Manticore

There is also a The Old World Core Set, Kits and Books entry for rules and boxed items rather than individual units.

Use search when you know the unit name

If you have a specific unit in mind — for example "Necrolith Bone Dragon" or "Empire Steam Tank" — typing the name into the site search is faster than working down through faction menus. Search also helps when a unit could sit under more than one heading, such as characters that appear in several army lists.

What to do if you cannot find something

The site has a Contact page alongside Terms & Conditions and Information & Shipping. If a faction or unit is not showing in the categories, that is the place to ask whether it can be sourced, rather than assuming it is permanently unavailable.

Practical notes

  • Check the system first. "Warriors of Chaos" appears under The Old World, but Chaos units also exist in other Games Workshop ranges — make sure you are in the right section before ordering.
  • Faction names are the site's own. Some are written in full ("The Dwarven Mountain Holds") rather than the shorter names used in army books, so search using the wording shown on the site if a term does not return results.
  • Spelling variants exist. The menu shows "Horus Hersey" rather than "Horus Heresy", so try the site's spelling if a search comes back empty.
  • Worldwide postage is advertised, and the site describes itself as specialising in bits, kits and spares — useful if you need a single component rather than a full box.