Review: Necrons C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer & Nekrosor Ammentar
The main antagonists of the 500 Worlds campaign are the Necrons, and in this review we’re looking at the two new character models. We’re unboxing the C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer in a 4K video, which has received a breathtaking update in plastic, as well as the new special character Nekrosor Ammentar. High-res sprue images are included of course, so read on.
Review: Captain Titus and the Wardens of Ultramar
The “Ultramadness” continues – after all, we hadn’t had new Ultramarines models for four whole months! But relief is at hand with Captain Titus and the Wardens of Ultramar. In this review & video unboxing we’re taking a very close look at the main protagonists of the 500 Worlds campaign, including high-res sprue images and all possible build options.
Showcase: Miniatures of the year 2025 (painted by the Tale of Painters crew)
The best Warhammer miniatures of 2025 were chosen by you on Warhammer Community. Here on Tale of Painters we were also busy last year and painted quite a few of the chosen miniatures, putting our own unique stamp on them. We’re presenting you which ones in this showcase post.
Review: Warhammer plushies by Tomy
Today we’re taking a break from miniatures to review something that’s just as adorable but infinitely more huggable: Tomy’s official Warhammer plushies. Yes, you read that right: the grim darkness of the far future now comes in soft, cuddly form. We’ve got our hands on a Grenade Nurgling, a Gloomspite Git, and an oversized Ultramarine Space Marine to see if these plush companions are worth adding to your collection.
Showcase: Aeldari Saim-Hann Scorpion & Hornet Grav Tanks
Hi everyone, today, I’d like to share a few thoughts and musings on gaming in general together with some old Forgeworld Aeldari kits the Scorpion Grav Tank and Hornet I painted a while back.
Showcase: Goff Orks Stompa
Even though it’s a bit late for “Orktober,” I have the pleasure of presenting one of my favourite models in my collection: my Goff Stompa! This model is now over ten years old. In previous articles, I’ve touched on the fact that I’m an “old timer” in the hobby, with more years under my belt than I’d care to admit. That said, the journey I’ve taken as a hobbyist is one that only gets better with time.
Review: Warhammer 40.000 & Age of Sigmar Christmas 2025 army boxes (inc. savings breakdown)
It’s Battleforce Season! Games Workshop has again packaged a selection of army boxes that let you save as much as 37% off the retail price. The 2025 line-up features seven battleforces for Warhammer 40,000 and four for Age of Sigmar. Previous years have shown these disappear rapidly, especially from local hobby stores, so place your pre-order immediately. To help you decide, we’ve broken down the value and reviewed every box below.
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 to tutorials and reviews, because Ultramarines have always been extremely popular within the Tale of Painters crew.
Review: Kill Team: Dead Silence
The new Kill Team: Dead Silence box features two brand-new teams: the Space Wolves Wolf Scouts and the redesigned XV26 Stealth Battlesuits for the T’au. A piece of terrain is missing this time – shrinkflation or not? We’ll find out in this review, complete with high-res sprue images and a look at all possible build options.
Showcase: Ultramarines Terminator Squad
The Terminator Squad. The indomitable veterans of the Ultramarines, clad in ancient Tactical Dreadnought Armour and ready to strike fear into any foe. In this showcase, I present my finished squad, painted to complement my Terminator Captain.
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