Age of Sigmar, Reviews

Review: Skaven Stormvermin, Acolyte Globadiers, Warpspark Weapon Battery & Krittok Foulblade

Skaven Stormvermin, Acolyte Globadiers, Warpspark Weapon Battery & Krittok Foulblade review and unboxing
9.0

Hel Crown has fallen under the relentless masses of the ratmen, and the Vermindoom is upon us in the form of 11 new Skaven kits. Here on Tale of Painters, we unbox all the new models, and in part 1 of our mega-review, we take a closer look at the Stormvermin, Acolyte Globadiers, Warpspark Weapon Battery, and Krittok Foulblade. Of course, complete with high-resolution sprue images and all assembly options.

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40k, Reviews

Review: Blood Angels Death Company army set

The 2024 Blood Angels Death Company themed army set on a red background
7.5

Following the Black Templars and Dark Angels, the Sons of Sanguinius are now receiving their own wave of new Primaris models and a codex for the 10th Edition. In this review, we take a look at the new Death Company-themed Blood Angels army set, including high-res sprue images and a preview of the new rulebook.

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Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: Pro Acryl Rogue Hobbies & Flameon Miniatures Signature Series & Adepticon paint set

Pro Acryl Signature Series Flameon Miniatures, Rogue Hobbies, and Adepticon paint set review
8.0

In this review, we look at the three new Pro Acryl paint sets. In mid-2024, Monument Hobbies expanded their popular paint range with two new Signature Series Sets, once again in collaboration with well-known painters and content creators. We are treated with six vibrant colours from Louise Sugden of Rogue Hobbies and NMM gold from Flameon Miniatures. The Adepticon team also had the opportunity to put together a paint set.

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Reviews, Warcry

Review: Warcry: Briar and Bone

Warcry: Briar and Bone review and unboxing
8.0

Join us in this review and unboxing of Warcry: Briar and Bone, as we unbox the contents, from models to the exclusive warband tome, and provide an in-depth review of what this new Warcry expansion has to offer. As the final showdown in the Ravening Ruin draws near, these Teratic Cohorts of the Ossiarch Bonereapers and Sylvaneth Twistweald vie for control over the potent relics hidden within the wrecked Seraphon temple ship, Talaxis.

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Necromunda, Reviews

Review: Necromunda Hive Secundus

Necromunda Hive Secundus unboxing and review
8.0

Arm yourself with the finest weaponry, ensure your lumens are fully charged, and enlist the most fearsome Spyre Hunter you can find as you prepare to delve into the terrifying depths of the Underhells. Join me as I review Necromunda: Hive Secundus, exploring the contents and the detailed miniatures that bring the dark underbelly of Hive Secundus to life.

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Age of Sigmar, Reviews

Review: Skaventide Part 2 – AoS 4th Edition Core Book, Spearhead, Fire & Jade

Age of Sigmar 4th Edition Core Book and Fire & Jade from Skaventide

In part 2 of our Skaventide review, we take a look at the new Core Book and the Fire & Jade expansion book. We examine the structure of the rules for the 4th Edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar for accessibility. From a casual player’s perspective we share our thoughts on the new edition and the new Spearhead game mode. And: Can the presentation of the books match the quality of the previous edition?

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Age of Sigmar, Reviews

Review: Skaventide Part 1 – The Models

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Skaventide launch box models unboxing and review
9.5

Skaventide is finally here, heralding the looming Vermindoom that will shape the narrative of the 4th Edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. In this review, we’re unboxing what might be the “most complete” launch box of all time and taking a closer look at the models of the Stormcast Eternals and Skaven. What options can be found on the sprues? Which models share sprues and are likely exclusive to Skaventide? How do the Clanrats and Liberators compare to their older incarnations? All this and much more in part 1 of our unboxing.

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