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.
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.
Review: Vallejo True Metallic Metal – the next gen of metallic paints?
They say Vallejo’s new True Metallic Metal range is the future of metallic paints – the best aspects of Vallejo’s previous metallic ranges combined, one range to rule them all. But can it be… true? I’ve tested the entire set, all 80 colours, every technique, every finish, every stress test, to see if these paints are truly revolutionary… or just the next product hype cycle.
Review: Warhammer Quest: Darkwater
A new edition of the iconic Warhammer Quest board games is always something rather special. After Blackstone Fortress and Cursed City, 2025 sees the return of the series. But Warhammer Quest: Darkwater does quite a few things differently: A flat-lay map book instead of tiles, ability cards instead of dice, and a brand-new optional skirmish mode. Whether all these changes come together, and whether they justify the eye-watering price tag, is what we’ll be exploring in this review, along with a look at the gorgeous miniatures and their sprues.
Review: Chaos Marauders Army Reinforcement Set
I was not expecting that: new Chaos Marauders were not on my hobby bingo list for 2025. But now it has come true, and before us lies the first Warhammer The Old World army box with completely new models. In this review, we will take a very close look at the HQ sprue images and build options of the new Marauder and Marauder Horsemen kits.
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.
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.
First impression: Mini Colour by Artis Opus & Cult of Paint
Another month, another miniature paint Kickstarter… but this time it’s a true passion project from Artis Opus and Cult of Paint. Mini Colour promises to be the “paint for everyone”, and the Kickstarter has already surpassed the £200,000 mark. I’ve tested the prototypes and will tell you whether it’s worth jumping on board or not.
Review: Dark Arts paint set by Two Thin Coats
The fourth wave of Duncan Rhode’s Two Thin Coats paints brings 30 new colours – but this time, everything’s gone grimdark. Dark Arts is the name of the new expansion, and it does quite a few things differently from the regular Two Thin Coats paints. In this video review, I’ll be testing the new acrylics, metallics, and inks, explaining the differences and similarities, and comparing them with The Army Painter’s equally grimdark John Blanche Masterclass paints.
Review: Ultramarines Marneus Calgar, Cato Sicarius, Victrix Honour Guard & upgrades
In the past, the Ultramarines have often been given somewhat stepchild treatment when it comes to model support compared to the other big four chapters. Not anymore. Alongside newly redesigned characters such as Marneus Calgar in Terminator Armour and Cato Sicarius, we’re also taking a look at the brand-new Victrix Honour Guard and the Ultramarines Upgrade Set in this review. Courage, honour, and high-res sprue images!
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