Review: Ciaphas Cain gets his first model, and two new Astra Militarum vehicles join the fight
He'd be the first to tell you he doesn't deserve a model, and the first to pose for it anyway. Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium (and reluctant one at that), finally makes the leap from novel cover art to plastic kit, joined by his...
This Warhammer: The Old World Core Set has the best Chaos Warriors GW have ever made (review)
The Old World is getting its first true two-player starter set, and it arrives with some of the most detailed Chaos sculpts Games Workshop have ever produced. We're unboxing the Warhammer: The Old World 2026 Core Set, which brings brand-new Chaos Warriors, Chaos Knights, and...
Who makes the best rust & patina paint? Dirty Down vs. Green Stuff World review
Green Stuff World have released six new patina paints that oxidise just like the popular Dirty Down paints. But without the solvents, without the smell, at a lower price, and with extra colours like soot and dirt. In this video, I put all six Green...
Horus Heresy Maximus Battle Group & Whirlwind reviewed: big box, small compromises
MkIV power armour is perhaps the suit most people picture when they think of the Horus Heresy, the advanced plate that carried entire Legions through the war's bloodiest campaigns. We're unboxing two long-awaited releases: the Maximus Battle Group, which finally brings plastic MkIV Legionaries and...
My Aeldari obsession returned: Corsairs Soul Weaver, Gunner & Voidreaver showcase
The galaxy's wandering reavers are calling me back to the paint table. Aeldari Corsairs roam the void between the dying craftworlds, raiding and surviving on their own terms, and that restless spirit has finally pulled me back into painting pointy ears after a long hiatus....
Excess on parade: Lord of Hysteria, The Decadent Host & Accursed Reflection reviewed
Excess is never enough for the followers of Slaanesh, and their revised battletome arrives with reinforcements to match that appetite. We're reviewing the Lord of Hysteria, the only new model in this release, alongside two bundle boxes: Battleforce: The Decadent Host and Regiments of Renown:...
Stop abusing your lungs: this is the affordable respirator mask every hobbyist needs
Rattle cans, airbrushing, spray varnish, enamel thinners, solvents: The Warhammer hobby exposes your lungs to a surprising range of hazardous particles and chemical fumes, and an open window and even an airbrush extractor unit aren't enough. A proper respirator mask is one of the most...
Ultracryl review: ultra pigmented, ultra coverage, ultra disappointing?
I've tested the complete Ultracryl paint range – the Kickstarter sensation from Germany. Premium acrylic paint with maximum pigmentation and the finest raw materials money can buy. What could possibly go wrong? Well… this is without a doubt the most difficult review I've ever had...
Ranking every 40k starter set (plus our thoughts on Armageddon)
We're going on a journey through time, ranking every 40k starter and launch set! With pre-orders for Armageddon just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect moment to pause and look back at everything that came before. We'll tell you where we think...
Starcraft TMG Starter Set Founder’s Edition review: better value than Armageddon?
Terrans versus Zerg: one of gaming's most iconic rivalries finally comes to the tabletop, and it arrives in style. The Starcraft Tabletop Miniatures Game Founders Edition is a massive two-player starter set packed with coloured multipart plastic miniatures, a fabric gaming mat, terrain, and everything...
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