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 →
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 →
The Best Warhammer Factions for Beginners (And Why They Work)
Starting your Warhammer journey is equal parts exciting and overwhelming. With dozens of factions across Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar, it’s easy to feel spoiled for choice - or just plain stuck. Whether you’re painting your first miniature or gearing up for your first game, choosing the right faction can shape your experience. So... 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 →
Who Are The T’au Empire?
The T’au Empire is a young, rapidly expanding interstellar xenos empire that is located on the Eastern fringes of the Milky Way galaxy, on the very edges of the Imperium of man’s sphere of influence. They are characterised by their use of highly-advanced technology, assimilation of other species and desire to introduce the entire galaxy... Continue Reading →
Age Of Sigmar Battleforce Value Breakdown 2023
As winter draws closer and the year comes to a close we know we're about to get treated to some of the best deals in Warhammer. The Age of Sigmar battleforces are just round the corner so we're bringing you our AoS battleforce value breakdown so you can get the best deals. Last year the... Continue Reading →
Warhammer 40k Battleforce Value Breakdown 2023
The nights are closing in, the weather is getting colder and that means only one thing; this year’s battleforces are drawing near. As always, Games Workshop have announced several new boxes of sprues, and as always we’re bringing you our 40k battleforce value breakdown and an analysis of how good they are. This year sees... Continue Reading →
Black Library Book Review: Necropolis (2000)
Necropolis, the third instalment of Dan Abnett's Gaunt's Ghosts series, sees the notorious Tanith First and Only deployed on Verghast. The huge hive cities on the planet are perpetually pitted against each other, vying for power through trade and occasionally force. When the hive of Ferrozoica launches a new, all out attack the out-matched Vervunhivers... Continue Reading →
Cadia Stands, But We Painted These Sitting Down
For a little while now Games Workshop have been offering a free miniature in store, as part of their Miniature of the Month promotion. Following up on the release of the Cadia Stands box, and some fresh new Astra Militarum, the latest miniature was an impressive refresh of the classic meat shield Cadian Shock Trooper... Continue Reading →
Black Library Book Review: Steel Tread (2021)
The Imperial Guard may be built on the backbone of countless ranks of infantry, but it's hard to argue that a lot of the glory (and fun) come from the roar of advancing tanks, and the big guns that never tire. Steel Tread puts you firmly at the centre of all of the armoured action.... Continue Reading →
The Emperor Returns: Henry Cavill Is Bringing Us A Warhammer Cinematic Universe
Henry Cavill has been in the news a lot recently due to his various roles. He announced he was stepping away from The Witcher, then that he was not going to be re-donning Superman's red cape. Now we have another announcement that has Warhammer Fans heads turning. Everyone's favourite nerd is going to be Executive... Continue Reading →
Warhammer 40k Battleforce Value Breakdown 2022
It's getting cold outside, the nights have drawn in and the Coca Cola advert with all the lorries has been on TV - it can all only mean one thing; the Warhammer 40k Battleforce releases are just round the corner! As they do every year Games Workshop have given us all a chance to make... Continue Reading →
Black Library Book Review: Catachan Devil (2022)
Right, let's start off like all good reviews should - by pointing out that the author is probably significantly biased towards enjoying this book. Way back when I was just a teenager and first discovered Warhammer it was the Catachan Jungle Fighters that drew me into the game. While we do our best to ignore... Continue Reading →
Who Are The Astra Militarum?
In the grim darkness of the far future the first line of defence between humanity and annihilation is the army of the Imperium of Man, known formally as the Astra Militarum, or informally as the Imperial Guard. When it comes to a universe packed full of nightmare-fuel xenos races such as the Necrons and Tyranids... Continue Reading →