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.
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.
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.
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, the imposing new named character aboard her heavily modified Centaur “Vigilance”. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail and have high-res sprue images for you below, so read on for our full unboxing and review.
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 our unboxing of one of the Zerg Expansion Sets, the Hydralisks. Read on for our full review of this iconic Zerg unit, inc. high-res sprue images and a scale comparison with Space Marines.
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 Spearhead starter set. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail with high-res sprue images, so read on to find out what’s inside.
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