Review: Maggotkin of Nurgle Festus the Leechlord, Pestigors & Pox-wretches
Here comes part 2 of our Maggotkin of Nurgle review. This time we’re looking at Festus the Leechlord, the new Pestigors in plastic, and the Pox-wretches familiar from Darkwater, which have received a standalone release. High-res sprue images and a list of all build options can be found in this post, but click quickly before all rots away.
Review: Maggotkin of Nurgle Putrid Blightkings, Sloven Knights & Rotswords
After a decade of patient rot, the Putrid Blightkings return with a fresh model update, bringing with them the brand-new Sloven Knights and Rotswords. Grandfather Nurgle’s garden is blooming with grotesque new life, and we’re here to unbox and review three of the most anticipated Maggotkin of Nurgle releases with HQ sprue images and a list of all build options.
Best of: Tale of Painters December 2025
Happy New Year! We’re starting 2026 with a look back at the best posts from December 2025. We had XXL reviews of hyped products like Vallejo True Metallic Metal paints, the new Cataphractii in the Siege Assault Battle Group, plus tips and many miniature showcases. December was also marked by the turn of the year, with Stahly and Dunk reflecting on their hobby year and sharing their resolutions for 2026.
Guide: Ranking & recapping the best miniature paints of 2025
This post is a must-read if you’re passionate about miniature paints or thinking about giving your paint collection a proper update. I’ll be crowning the top five paint releases of 2025, after spending the entire year testing paints for you. Which new paint products offer a genuine leap in quality that you’ll feel in your day-to-day painting; which paint brands are worth their money, and which ones you’re better off skipping – I’ll tell you in this guide.
Review: Legiones Astartes Siege Assault Battle Group
Right on time for the holidays, the Legiones Astartes Siege Assault Battlegroup launches an assault on your Christmas money. Here comes our XXL review: are the new Cataphractii Terminators an upgrade or downgrade? We reveal all the build options, have scale comparisons with old and new Terminators, HQ sprue images including the new Breacher Squad upgrade sprue, plus an unboxing video in 4K. Everything you need to know in this post.
Best of: Dunk’s recap of 2025 and hobby resolutions for 2026
As the year comes to an end, it’s nice to look back and reflect on the progress made. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing my thoughts on the hobby here on Tale of Painters, along with the models I’ve completed throughout the year. Before I go any further, I’d like to raise a glass to my good friends Garfy and Stahly, who have been so positive and encouraging. I can’t thank you both enough for your friendship and guidance as I continue to develop as a painter. And another cheeky toast to all our readers who have been painting along with us. Cheers to you all!
Best of: Stahly’s Recap of 2025 and Hobby Resolutions for 2026
Another year has passed, and here comes my personal #wrapped from the hobby year 2025. In this post you’ll find a gallery of all my painted models from the year (Skaven, Nighthaunt, Sons of Horus, and more), my hobby highs and lows, plus an outlook on how Tale of Painters will continue in 2026.
Review: Green Stuff World “vivid” Metal Colors
Shortly after Vallejo released the True Metallic Metal paints as next-generation metallic paints, Green Stuff World is now expanding its metallic range with five new extra-intense “vivid” paints I was already able to examine the prototypes at the Green Stuff World stand at Spiel 2025 in Essen, and have now tested them more extensively. Whether they can keep up with Vallejo or even surpass them, you’ll find out in this review.
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