Topsy
Topsy (short for Tale of Painters System) is our little skull-shaped servitor mascot. Here at Tale of Painters, he (she? it? they?) looks after all the posts that don't have a specific author from our editorial team. These include, for example, guest posts, announcements, status updates, or summaries.
Early Black Week hobby deals
It’s that time of year again: Black Friday is just around the corner. Even for the tabletop hobby, it has become one of the biggest shopping events of the year. No surprise, then, that many online shops and manufacturers are keen to stretch this period...
Top 5: Our best Ultramarines posts
Last weekend, the Ultramarines were graced with a selection of new models, and they will continue to play a key role in the 500 Worlds campaign going forward. Today, we present to you our top 5 Ultramarines posts. Everything is included, from inspiring miniature showcases...
Best of: Tale of Painters October 2025
Welcome to October's recap! This was a very review-heavy month, with unboxings of lots of new Space Marines, Ultramarines and Helsmiths of Hashut models, and the newest paint reviews. We also had a free step-by-step tutorials for the Zharrdron of Muspelzhaar, and much more.
Top 5: Warhammer Underworlds warband showcases
This weekend sees not only the release of Spitewood, the new expansion for Warhammer Underworlds, but also the reissue of 16 classic warbands across four four-warband bundle boxes. So, the perfect occasion to dig through our archives and put together our five best paint jobs from the...
Review: Warhammer Underworlds: Spitewood
Following the reboot of Warhammer Underworlds with the current second edition, the first expansion now arrives after the Embergard starter set and the individual warband boxes. Warhammer Underworlds: Spitewood shifts the setting to the Realm of Life, Ghyran, into the eponymous Spitewood forests. It includes two new warbands and Rivals decks,...
Best hobby Prime Day deals Oct 2025
Before the whole Black Friday and Cyber Monday craziness begins, Amazon is once again offering a two-day exclusive shopping event in October for Prime subscribers. Alongside all sorts of consumer electronics, the Amazon Prime Days always offer fantastic deals on Joy Toy Warhammer figures as...
Best of: Tale of Painters September 2025
Welcome to this month's recap! September on Tale of Painters was wild. We reviewed loads of new kits and products, inc. the Helsmiths of Hashut army set, had fantastic showcase posts like Stahly's Saturnine Dreadnought and a stunning Necron army, and more. So catch up...
Top 5: Imperial Knights posts
What could be more iconic for the Warhammer 40,000 universe than Imperial Knights? This weekend sees the release of the new, expanded Knight Defender kit, and to celebrate we’ve gathered together our top five knightly posts. Expect must-see model showcases, a handy magnetising guide, and...
Showcase: Necrons Nephusir Dynasty army by nicholas.painting
The Anatu system once belonged to the Nephusir Dynasty a millennia ago - and they're determined to reclaim it. Recognisable by their white masks and a soft blue energy glow;Â these robotic land-owners would like the Imperium off their property.
Best of: Tale of Painters August 2025
Welcome to this month's recap! Here on Tale of Painters, August saw some exciting reviews of the new League of Votann releases and the AMP Colors from Monument Hobbies. There's also a tutorial for Stahly's Nighthaunt, some lovingly painted Hearthkyn Warriors by Dunk, and much...

















