So, you’ve built your first models and assembled your toolkit. Now it’s time to face the next big milestone: painting your first Warhammer miniatures. This is where the Warhammer hobby transforms from plastic into personality. But for many newcomers it can be a little intimidating. In this guide, we’ll walk you through every step of... Continue Reading →
Painting Warhammer Centrepiece Models: Tips For Tackling Big Projects
Painting a Warhammer centrepiece model, whether it’s a towering Wraith Knight, a putrid Great Unclean One or a well-known character, can feel intimidating. Their large size, huge amounts of detail and impressive sculpts are designed to draw attention on the table. Knowing they’ll be closely admired, might be key to tying your colour scheme together... Continue Reading →
How To Dry Brush Miniatures
Learning how to dry brush miniatures gives you one of the easiest and most effective ways to highlight the raised details of your models. With just a small amount of paint and the right technique, you can bring out texture and definition in minutes; no complex, advanced skills needed. In this guide, we’ll walk you... Continue Reading →
How To Wash And Shade Miniatures
Learning how to wash or shade miniatures is one of the simplest ways to instantly improve the look of your models. A well-applied wash can take a flat base coat and turn it into a miniature full of depth, contrast, and character - with minimal effort. This guide walks you through everything you need to... Continue Reading →
Hammering Out The Punchlines Again: We Had AI Write Us 10 New Warhammer 40k Jokes
A little while ago we convened a council of Tech Priests, completed some rituals of awakening and asked Chat GPT's machine spirit to write us some Warhammer 40K jokes. Somehow it didn’t cause a rift in the warp or summon Matt Ward back from the Immaterium. So naturally, we’re repeating the experiment in the name... Continue Reading →
Batch Painting for Warhammer: How to Paint Faster Without Losing Quality
Painting armies can be a grind, especially when you’re looking at dozens (or even hundreds) of models in your backlog. But there’s a tried-and-tested way to boost your output and keep your motivation up: batch painting. It’s a method used by hobbyists and pros alike to get models finished faster, while keeping quality consistent across... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Most Iconic Space Marine Chapters in Warhammer 40,000
Space Marines are synonymous with Warhammer 40k, getting a lot of love and attention from Games Workshop. Love them or hate them, they represent the might and indomitable spirit of the Imperium. These genetically enhanced warriors come from various chapters, each with its own unique history, iconography, and way of life. While there are an... Continue Reading →
A Beginners Guide To Warhammer Part Three: The Hobby Toolkit
So, you’ve picked a faction and made your first purchase. Congratulations! But when you open that box of sprues, it quickly becomes clear: this hobby is more than just miniatures. An often overlooked cost for a Warhammer beginner is the hobby tools. Glue. Paints. Brushes. Maybe a magnifying lamp? But before you buy one of... Continue Reading →
How To Base Paint Miniatures
Whether you’re painting your first Space Marine or building a full Orruk waaagh, learning how to base paint miniatures is one of the most important steps in painting. It’s the stage where your models go from flat primer to vibrant, recognisable warriors - setting the stage for everything that follows. Get your base coats right,... Continue Reading →
Five Must-Have Hobby Desk Upgrades for 2025
If your painting station is starting to resemble a battlefield of its own - scattered paints, misplaced brushes, and a general sense of chaos. It might be time for a change. Hobby desk upgrades don't require a complete overhaul; a few strategic additions can make a world of difference. Here are five top-notch upgrades to... Continue Reading →
A Beginners Guide To Warhammer Part Two: Buying Your First Models (Without Wasting Money)
So you’ve picked your faction. You’re ready to dive into the world of Warhammer, paintbrush in hand, credit card burning a hole in your wallet. But before you start throwing sprues into your cart, let’s take a beat. There are smarter ways to build your first collection - ways that save you time, money, and... Continue Reading →
A Beginner’s Guide to Warhammer Part One: Choosing Your Warhammer Faction
Whether you’re heading to pick up your first box of miniatures or you’ve been orbiting the Warhammer community for months like a hesitant commander about to order your drop pod launch, one question looms large. How do I go about choosing a Warhammer faction? With dozens of armies across Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar,... Continue Reading →
The Return of the Hobbyist: How to Get Back Into Warhammer After a Break
It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? Much like a lost Baneblade emerging from the mists of Armageddon, Handful of Dice is rumbling back onto the battlefield — tracks squeaking, paint chipped, but with all the same determination to bring you guys some great Warhammer content. We’ve had a break, and wanted to start our comeback... Continue Reading →
Warhammer Christmas Gift Ideas; HoD’s Christmas List
With the year drawing to a close and Da Red Gobbo loading up his sack (and Shoota) it’s time to start thinking of Warhammer Christmas gift ideas. Got a hobby fan in your life? Trying to decide what to add to your list? The HoD team have you covered. We’ve put our heads together to... Continue Reading →
This Month Ignited a Passion for Space Marines We Didn’t Know We Had
For a little while now Games Workshop have been offering a free miniature in store, as part of their Miniature of the Month promotion. Given the recent release of the incredible Warhammer 40k Leviathan box to launch 10th edition, it was obvious we were going to be seeing some Tyranids and Space Marines given out... Continue Reading →