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Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: AK Quick Markers

The opened complete box set of AK Quick Markers, displaying two inserts with 34 markers on a concrete background, lit with pink light
6.0

I’m testing the new Quick Markers from AK, and stacking them up against  Speedpaint Markers and the refillable markers from Green Stuff World. AK Quick Markers aim to rival The Army Painter and likewise promise “maximum contrast in a single coat”. However, there is one crucial difference: the design of the tips. Which marker technology comes out on top?

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Horus Heresy, Reviews

Review: Legio Custodes Venatari Sodality & Coronus Grav-Carrier

Horus Heresy Legio Custodes Coronus Grav-Carrier and Venatari Sodality model kit boxes arranged on a white marble background
8.5

The Legio Custodes range continues to grow as more plastic kits join the new-generation Custodes models. The Venatari Sodality bring their lethal lances and rocket-assisted wings to the tabletop in a brand-new plastic kit, while the imposing Coronus Grav-Carrier makes the leap from resin to plastic in faithful detail. In this review, we examine both kits and explore their build options with high-res sprue images.

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40k, Showcase

Showcase: Craftworld Iybraesil Infinity’s Lament

Cinematic shot of an Aeldari Infinity's Lament model, painted in the turquoise of Craftworld Iybraesil, in front of a blurry blue and pink background

When I saw this year’s Warhammer+ miniatures, as a long-time Aeldari fan I immediately knew I had to have Infinity’s Lament. Eldar collectors had to endure many years waiting for reinforcements, so I couldn’t let this wonderful little diorama vignette pass me by. In this post I’m showing you my version, painted in the turquoise of Craftworld Iybraesil.

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40k, Reviews

Review: Knight Destrier, Thalia Guld & Mechanicus Hastarii

8.0

The defenders of Agripinaa take shape in plastic as Games Workshop expands two of its most beloved factions. The Adeptus Mechanicus field a fearsome new Archmagos and a heavily armed Skitarii infantry type, while the Imperial Knights debut an entirely new class with the nimble, rocket-assisted Knight Destrier. In this review, we examine all three kits in detail and explore their build options with high-res sprue images.

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40k, Reviews

Review: Chaos Space Marines Defiler, Mutilators & Kravek Morne

Warhammer 40.000 Chaos Space Marines Mutilators, Kravok Morne, and Defiler boxes arranged on a dark concrete background, photographed for a review and unboxing
8.0

Chaos descends upon the Eye of Terror as Games Workshop unleashes a new wave of Chaos Space Marines kits. We’re reviewing the reimagined Defiler daemon engine, the long-awaited plastic Mutilators, and Kravok Morne, the new Iron Warriors Warsmith and dramatis personae. In this review, we examine all three kits in detail and explore their build options with high-res sprue images and an 4K unboxing video.

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Best of

Best of: Tale of Painters March 2026

Multipicture collage of the four best posts from Tale of Painters in February 2026

New Custodes and 40k characters, new paint sets from an old hand, Grimghast Reapers and Ultramarines – that was March on Tale of Painters. In case you missed any of it, we have rounded up our best content from the last month in this post. So, read on!

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Age of Sigmar, Reviews

Review: Sylvaneth Grove Guardian

Sylvaneth Grove Guardian box arranged on a brown wooden background, photographed for a review and unboxing
8.0

The Sylvaneth receive a new spiritual guardian with the Grove Guardian, a matronly spirit who tends the sacred soulpod groves. In this review, we examine this eye-catchin new mini diorama, explore its design and narrative details with high-res sprue images, and assess whether this tender of the groves is worth adding to your Sylvaneth collection.

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Age of Sigmar, Reviews

Review: Daughters of Khaine Blood Hags & Shrine of Dark Tribute

Age of Sigmar Daughters of Khaine Blood Hag and Shrine of Dark Tribute boxes arranged on a dark brown background, photographed for a review and unboxing
7.0

Morathi’s warrior-aelves receive deadly reinforcements with two new releases for the Daughters of Khaine. We’re reviewing the Blood Hags, elite warriors clad in heavier armour and wielding lethal polearms, as well as the Shrine of Dark Tribute, the faction’s first terrain piece. In this review, we examine both kits in detail and explore their build options with high-res sprue images.

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