Cities of Sigmar review part 2: Erasmus Zonn, Battlemages & a Dawner’s Triumph
Magic, monuments, and battlemages: the Cities of Sigmar’s 2026 release wave saves some of its most characterful models for last. In this second part of our mega review, we’re putting Erasmus Zonn, the Collegiate Battlemages, and the new faction terrain piece Dawner’s Triumph under the microscope. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail and have high-res sprue images for you, so read on.
Of Cogforts and Gate Gargants: Cities of Sigmar unboxing part 1
The Cities of Sigmar have a new war engine, and it walks. The Cannonade Cogfort is one of the most ambitious kits Games Workshop has ever released for Age of Sigmar. We’re unboxing and reviewing the mighty Cogfort and the Gate Gargants, with high-res sprue images and a full unboxing video to guide you through every detail.
Vostroyans are back as Made to Order (and on Tale of Painters)
Few Astra Militarum regiments carry as much character as the Vostroyan Firstborn. First introduced back in 2006 as the centrepiece of the Fall of Medusa V campaign, these ornate, fur-trimmed soldiers have been a hobby favourite ever since. And with Games Workshop bringing the classic range back as a Made to Order release this week, now felt like the perfect moment to finally give my Vostroyan Command Squad the showcase it deserves.
Why buy paint markers, when you can fill your own (GSW refillable markers review)
Refillable paint markers promise the ultimate flexibility: fill them with any paint you like, top them up whenever you want, and swap the tips when they wear out. Green Stuff World’s latest generation of empty markers makes that promise more appealing than ever. Here’s how they hold up in practice.
Red Terror respawned – Kill Team: Terror on Devlan unboxing
The Tyranid menace takes centre stage in Kill Team’s latest expansion. Terror on Devlan pits elite Cadian Spectre Squad against one of the most iconic creatures in the Warhammer 40.000 universe, and brings the long-awaited Red Terror back in spectacular plastic form. We’ve gone through every sprue and every page of the dossier, so read on for our full unboxing and review.
The Witch from Mercury’s iconic mecha deserves a clean build, and here’s mine
Better late than never. Today I’m finally sharing my Gundam Aerial HG build, a model I picked up as a souvenir in Akihabara, Tokyo, back in 2023 and finished in early 2024. It’s been sitting on the shelf waiting for its moment in the spotlight, and today it’s finally its time. Welcome the Witch from Mercury.
Solar Auxilia Rapier Batteries & Charonite Ogryn Section review: stunning models, brutal build time
The Solar Auxilia’s heavy support options expand with three new plastic kits for The Horus Heresy. We’re reviewing the Direct Fire Battery and Fire Support Battery Rapier kits, as well as the fearsome Charonite Ogryn Section. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail and have high-res sprue images for you below, so read on for our full review.
Pro Acryl finally made their Contrast paint, and it’s actually different: the 1-Step review
I’ve had a good look at the new Pro Acryl 1step paints from Monument Hobbies – and from the very first brushstroke it became obvious: these are a quite different beast from every other Contrast and Speedpaint alternative out there. Whether that’s a good or bad thing, I’ll tell you in this deep dive video review.
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