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.

A while ago, fellow paint nerd P. Knightwind hosted a big paint ranking on Instagram, and I could hardly believe the results. Apparently, one of the best red paints came from the Green Stuff World’s Maxx Formula line. Makes Green Stuff World the sleeper hit paint range that nobody talks about? For this video review, I got my hands on the entire Green Stuff World paint catalogue – and I must say, the answer isn’t that simple.

Painting miniatures is now easier than ever – no brush required, just a single application and done. That’s the promise of the new Speedpaint Markers from The Army Painter. I’ve tested them to see whether they’re the real deal or just another hobby scam. In this review, I’ll also tell you all you need to know to get the best results, how to avoid damaging the tips, and compare them to their predecessors: the Speedpaint Markers from Deep Cut Studios.

There are two new paint sets from Monument Hobbies and Atomic Mass Games – and there’s quite a bit of confusion about what these AMP paints actually are. An expansion to Pro Acryl, or are they an entirely new standalone paint line? And is the formula different from the Pro Acryl main range? So many questions – and in this review, I’ve got the answers for you. I’ve tested both sets thoroughly and will explain the similarities and differences with Pro Acryl, and whether these AMP sets are worth a spot in your paint collection, or not.

Wave 1 of the revamped P3 hobby paints range has only just hit the shelves, and already the funding campaign for wave 2 is live on Gamefound. Alongside 64 new colours and 12 spray primers and varnishes, it’s the five premium “Pure” metallics that are really turning heads. Using an industry-first process, they promise a level of brilliance previously only seen with solvent-based metallic paints. But are they really worth £10 a bottle? I’ve put them to the test – here are my first impressions.

Remember your favourite paint range from the late 2000s? Formula P3 is back, baby! Following the unexpected acquisition of the Warmachine licence, Steamforged Games have relaunched the iconic P3 range via Kickstarter. They’re promising an updated formula and a fresh start. P3 was once hailed as the go-to paint for wet blending — but does that still hold up? And in a market now brimming with high-quality miniature paints, is that enough to make P3 stand out? In this review, I’ll test the entire new P3 range to answer these questions and more.