Review: Horus Heresy: Saturnine
Time to unbox the hottest release of the year: the new Saturnine box for Horus Heresy. The set includes a weighty new hardcover rulebook, a bucketload of sprues, and introduces the reimagined Saturnine Terminators, who bring a hefty (and controversial new silhouette to the 31st Millennium. In our review, we take a close look at all the new kits, with ultra high-res sprue images and scale comparisons that show just how these new designs measure up – quite literally – to their predecessors.
Review: Idoneth Deepkin Manifestations, Mathaela & Ikon of the Sea
Get ready to dive deep – the latest Idoneth Deepkin releases are almost here, and we’ve taken a close look at the upcoming wave of models: the Manifestations, Mathaela, Oracle of the Abyss, and the Ikon of the Sea/Storm. In this unboxing and review, we present high-res images and explore the build options – particularly the dual-build nature of the Ikon kit. Here’s what you need to know for expanding your Age of Sigmar collection.
Review: Space Marines Drop Pods (2025 version)
Roaring from the skies comes the re-release of the classic Space Marine Drop Pod – now available as a double pack and easier to assemble, though the doors are no longer moveable. Upgrade or downgrade? We compare the new kit with the old one, break down what’s changed in terms of design and size – and of course, you’ll find high-res sprue images, too.
Review: AK Quick Gen
​​Painting miniatures with just one coat – with this premise and promise, Citadel Contrast revolutionised the tabletop hobby in 2021, spawning multiple competing products like the popular Speedpaint from The Army Painter. And now AK, best known for their 3rd Gen acrylics, are coming along with their new Quick Gen paints. Took them long enough. Maybe even too long, considering the amount of competition that is already there. Well, I’ve tested all 80 Quick Gen paints and I’ll tell you if they were worth the wait. Can they outperform the others or are they just another me-too Contrast copycat?
Review: Grand Cathay Battalion
Join me as we unbox the Grand Cathay Battalion — a brand-new faction for Warhammer: The Old World. I’ll walk you through the sprues with high-resolution images, unpack the details of the Jade Warriors, Jade Lancers, and artillery, and compare their scale to existing models to help you see how they fit into your existing Fantasy collection.
Review: Horus Heresy Tarantulas & Rapier Batteries
In this post, I unbox and review four new heavy support kits for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – the Tarantula Sentry Guns, the Tarantula Missile Battery, and both Rapier Weapons Battery sets. With redesigned sculpts, a generous array of weapon options, and some clever design touches, these kits aim to bolster your Legion’s firepower in style. Let’s take a closer look at what’s inside the boxes.
Review: Kill Team: Typhon
Kill Team: Typhon is here, and it’s a return to the large-format expansion boxes– c omplete with sprawling campaign content, thematic new terrain, and two brand-new Kill Teams. This time, it’s the long-awaited plastic Servitors for the Adeptus Mechanicus and an elite team of Raveners for the Tyranids. In monstrous unboxing and review, we take a close look at the new sprues (with high-resolution images!), dissect each team’s gameplay and build options, and explore what the Typhon Dossier brings to the table.
Review: Chronicle Chimera Brushes, Wet Palette & hobby tools Kickstarter
Chronicle is back with their latest Kickstarter, packed with new tools and upgrades for your hobby desk. From new brush sets to a brand-new wet palette and some clever utility items, there’s plenty to unpack. I’ve had the opportunity to try out several of their latest products, and in this preview, I’ll break down what truly impressed me – and what might not be worth the space on your desk.
Review: Warpaints Fanatic Historical paint sets
The Army Painter just released three new paint sets specifically for historical miniature painters – and they claim to offer historically accurate colours developed in collaboration with a respected military historian. But are these just repackaged Fanatic paints or do they offer something new, something useful for painting WWII armies with authenticity?
Review: The perfect match(es) for 90s Goblin Green
There is something special about the 90s version of Goblin Green. It’s the colour of our childhoods, when garishly painted armies clashed on green flocked tabletops. But replicating the exact shade of classic Goblin Green seems surprisingly difficult. In this video, I test and rank similar green paints from over 14 old and new paint brands. Let’s determine once and for all which modern paint is the perfect match for the classic Goblin Green of the 90s.
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