Stahly
The mysterious masked Stahly is the founder and mastermind of Tale of Painters. Hailing from Craftworld Germany, he has been walking the Path of the Warhammer Collector since childhood. Over the decades, he has painted multiple armies and countless warbands and miniatures. When he's not painting miniatures or working on his library of hand-painted colour swatches, he's testing the latest paints, tools and model kits with German precision and a no non-sense attitude.
More Armageddon reinforcements reviewed: Yarrick, Wazdakka Gutsmek, Intranzia Fraye & Inquisitor Kroyle
Four new character models have arrived for Warhammer 40,000, covering the Astra Militarum, Orks, Adepta Sororitas, and the Inquisition. We've gone through every sprue in detail and have high-res sprue images for you below.
Astra Militarum Armageddon wave reviewed: Battalion, Hippogriff, Centaur & Commissar Graves
The Astra Militarum rolls out new armoured might with the Armageddon Battalion, the first place you can get your hands on two brand-new vehicles: the wheeled Hippogriff AFV and the rugged Centaur RSV troop transport. Alongside these, we're also taking a look at Commissar Graves,...
Review: Starcraft Zerg Expansion Set Hydralisk
Archon Studios recently launched the Starcraft Tabletop Miniatures Game, bringing one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises of all time to the tabletop. We at Tale of Painters couldn't resist picking up a box at Salute and taking a closer look. So here comes...
Review: Age of Sigmar Spearhead City of Ash
The Freeguilds and Clan Eshin face off in Cities of Ash, the latest Spearhead Battlepack for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Packed with brand-new models for both factions, a modular terrain set, and a full tutorial experience for newcomers, this box rivals the Age of Sigmar...
Review: AK Quick Markers
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...
Review: Legio Custodes Venatari Sodality & Coronus Grav-Carrier
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...
Showcase: Craftworld Iybraesil Infinity’s Lament
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...
Review: Knight Destrier, Thalia Guld & Mechanicus Hastarii
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,...
Review: Chaos Space Marines Defiler, Mutilators & Kravek Morne
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...
Best of: Tale of Painters March 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....














